Abstract: A novel class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from surfactants, such as betaines, amine oxides. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these novel ionic liquids and method of using the same.

Abstract: Processes for modifying a textile to improve its performance which comprise the steps of a) contacting a textile comprising fibers with a treating composition comprising an ionic liquid under conditions sufficient to modify at least surfaces of the fibers, thereby provide a performance improvement to treated textile; b) optionally, contacting a textile comprising fibers with a composition comprising a benefit agent; and c) at least partially removing the treating composition from the textile. In specific embodiments, the surface modification comprises a partial dissolution of at least one outer layer of the fibers and/or crystal structure change in at least surfaces of the fibers. The surface modification can impart improvements to the textile or allow embedding or attachment of a benefit agent in the fibers.

Abstract: An alkyl glyceryl sulfonate and/or sulfate surfactant mixture of oligomers and a detergent composition using the same to provide improved starch soil cleaning.

Abstract: A composition for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the composition comprises a lipophilic fluid, a polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant, and a second surfactant.

Abstract: A process for sulfating alkoxylated amines, alkoxylated polyols, hydrophobic polyamine ethoxylate polymers, via the use of sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing modified polyaminoamides and a surfactant system for improved soil cleaning and soil dispersing.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a limited amount of a solubilizing anionic surfactant for increased speed of cooked grease cleaning and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A method of identifying, selecting, and designing polymers that give surfactant boosting properties in the presence of free ion hardness. Such methods also result in increased cleaning when used in a cleaning composition.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a limited amount of a solubilizing nonionic surfactant for increased speed of cooked grease cleaning and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A polyol polymeric structure comprising a bleach activating moiety to give benefits in detergent compositions such as bleaching action, soil suspension, increased surfactant availability in the presence of free hardness.

Abstract: A modified polyol having alkoxylation and amine capping units, uses of the modified polyol having alkoxylation and amine capping units, and leaning compositions having the modified polyol having alkoxylation and amine capping units.

Abstract: Novel fatty acids and derivatives thereof such as salts, new surfactant systems comprising one or more of these compounds, consumer products such as laundry products, personal care products, pharmaceutical compositions, industrial cleaners, and the like comprising said compounds or surfactant systems.

Abstract: A hydrophobic polyamine ethoxylate and modifications thereof to give improved cleaning benefits, improved formulability, and prevention of formation of larger ordered aggregates with in the presence of hard water and anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a limited amount of a solubilizing anionic surfactant for increased speed of cooked grease cleaning and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising a limited amount of a solubilizing nonionic surfactant for increased speed of cooked grease cleaning and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Process of making alkyl-capped alkoxylated esters. More specifically, a process of making alkyl-capped alkoxylated esters that are comprised substantially of triethylene alkoxy ester and substantially free from ethylene glycol monoalkoxy monoester and diethylene glycol monoalkoxy monoester.

Abstract: An improved fabric article treatment method in a laundering appliance involving a fluid switchover step such that the first predominant fluid is at least partially removed and a second predominant fluid is added. Specifically, the first and the second predominat fluids are selected to have different dielectric constatns. The fluid swichover method is also useful in controlling the surfactant carryover in a laundering process.

Abstract: Fabric article treatment in a domestic appliance using at least a first and a second predominant fluids. Specifically, the first and the second predominat fluids are selected to be different in order to deliver more effective results. The first and the second predominant fluids are independently selected from the group consisting of water, linear or cyclic silicones, hydrocarbons, glycol ethers, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating, refreshing or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery.

Abstract: A process for fabric article treatment in a single appliance using a substantially aqueous mediumd comprising a first predominant fluid and a substantially non-aqueous medium comprising a second predominant fluid. Specifically, the first and the second predominant fluids are selected to be different in order to deliver more effective results. The first predominant fluid is water and the second predominant fluid is selected from the group consisting of linear or cyclic silicones, hydrocarbons, glycol ethers, and mixtures thereof.