Abstract: A composition of which the main surfactant content is mainly bio based shows a high cleaning capability in the cleaning of textiles or fabrics. Biosurfactants and fatty acid salts further support the cleaning capability for cleaning of fatty stains. A method for cleaning a surface of an article includes combining the composition and the article with water, maintaining a temperature of the water of from 15° C. to 100° C., over a period of from 15 minutes to 240 minutes, while tentatively moving the article in the water, separating the article from the water, and optionally rinsing the article with further water.

Abstract: Compositions having at least one biosurfactant and at least one persicomycin. The at least one biosurfactant is selected from the group consisting of rhamnolipids, glucolipids and sophorolipids. The compositions optionally have at least one enzyme, at least one non-biosurfactant and/or at least one selected from the group consisting of an anti-redeposition polymer and a soil release polymer. The compositions clean surfaces of an article in a process for cleaning said article.

Abstract: A composition includes 20% to 70% by weight of at least one glucolipid of formula (I) or salts thereof and 30% to 80% by weight of water. A pH of the composition at 25° C. is from 3.5 to 8.0. A method prepares a formulation containing glucolipids by mixing a composition containing glucolipids with at least one further formulation component and adjusting the glucolipid content by adding water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a composition of Gram-negative bacteria, the method comprising (a) subjecting a wet mass of Gram-negative bacteria to spray drying; and (b) contacting the spray-dried Gram-negative bacteria from step (a) to a compound, wherein the compound has a general formula (I) of, R1O—[(C2H3R2)—O]n—H??Formula (I) where R1 is a monovalent aliphatic radical having 1 to 22, preferably 2 to 10, especially 3 to 4, carbon atoms; R2 is in each case independently a hydrogen radical or a methyl radical; and n is a number from 1 to 300, preferably from 5 to 100, especially from 10 to 30, with the proviso that at least one R2 radical is a methyl radical.

Abstract: A method of producing a composition of Gram-negative bacteria includes (a) subjecting a wet mass of Gram-negative bacteria to spray drying; and (b) contacting the spray-dried Gram-negative bacteria from step (a) to a mixture including at least one hydrophobic, partially water-insoluble polyglycerol ester in combination with at least one emulsifier to form the composition of Gram-negative bacteria, wherein the polyglycerol ester has a general formula (I) of, MaDbTc??Formula (I) wherein, M=[C3H5(OR)2O1/2], D=[C3H5(OR)1O2/2], T=[C3H5O3/2], a=1 to 10; b=0 to 10; c=0 to 3; wherein, the sum total of a+b+c is 1 to 20, wherein the radicals R are independently selected from acyl radicals R?—C(=0)- and H, with the proviso that at least one radical R is not equal to H; wherein the radicals R? are independently selected from monovalent aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals with 3 to 39 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Compositions that have glycerol fatty acid esters and particular fatty acid amidoalkyl betaines and/or particular alkyl betaines can be used for the thickening of cosmetic formulations. The composition can also be used for thickening an aqueous formulation. The composition also has 3.0% by weight to 20% by weight of glycerol fatty acid esters, wherein the weight percentages are based on the overall composition.

Abstract: A composition for producing rigid PU foam contains at least one polyisocyanate component, at least one polyol component, a blowing agent, a solid flame retardant, and optionally, a catalyst that catalyzes the formation of a urethane or isocyanurate linkage. The composition also contains at least one surfactant based on a quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Polyglycerol partial esters based on mono- and dicarboxylic acids are useful, in cosmetics in particular. The polyglycerol partial esters can be produced by esterification of a polyglycerol with a carboxylic acid mixture containing at least one short-chain dicarboxylic acid and at least one long-chain, saturated and linear monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Polyglycerol partial esters based on mono- and dicarboxylic acids are useful, in cosmetics in particular. The polyglycerol partial esters can be produced by esterification of a polyglycerol with a carboxylic acid mixture containing at least one short-chain dicarboxylic acid, at least one long-chain dicarboxylic acid, and at least one long-chain, saturated and linear monocarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A rhamnolipid ester is useful as a cosmetic additive. A method of its production involves providing at least one rhamnolipid, reacting the at least one rhamnolipid with at least one coupling reagent, reacting the at least one rhamnolipid with a polyhydric alcohol having 1 to 32 carbon atoms, and optionally purifying the at least one rhamnolipid ester.

Abstract: A composition contains at least one lipase selected from SEQ ID NO: 1 and its respective at least 60%, preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 90%, especially preferably at least 95%, 98%, or 99%, homologues at the amino acid level; at least one biosurfactant; and optionally, at least one non-bio surfactant. The composition can be used to to remove fat and/or oil-containing stains from a surface.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one compound of Formula (I) are useful as carriers for at least one active ingredient. In Formula (I), R1 is a monovalent aliphatic radical having 1 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 is in each case independently a hydrogen radical or a methyl radical; n is a number from 1 to 300; and at least one R2 radical is a methyl radical. Methods can be used for storing the active ingredient in the carrier and active ingredient compositions contain both the carrier and the active ingredient. The active ingredient compositions can be used for the treatment of plants, seed, and soils; and can be used as a biostimulant, a probiotic food supplement, a probiotic animal feed additive, a plant protection product, or a probiotic medicament. The active ingredient compositions can be used in corresponding methods of treating plants, seed, or soils.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of specific microemulsions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds for production of clear fabric softener formulations having improved performance properties, and also the corresponding formulations and a process for production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising at least one biosurfactant and fluoride.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one polyglycerol ester and preferably, at least one emulsifier, can be used as a carrier for an active microbiological ingredient. Compositions containing both the carrier and the active microbiological ingredient are useful; and methods of increasing the storage stability of the active microbiological ingredient can be used with the composition. These compositions can be also used for the treatment of plants, for the treatment of seed, for the treatment of soils, as a biostimulant, as a probiotic food supplement, or as a probiotic animal feed additive.

Abstract: Rhamnolipids are used for the deposition of at least one substance from a medium onto a surface.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one siloxane and at least one active microbiological ingredient are useful for the treatment of plants, of seeds or of soils, as biostimulant or as probiotic food supplement or animal feed additive, or as probiotic medicament. In addition, the siloxane improves the storage stability of an active microbiological ingredient.

Abstract: The invention provides derivatives of rhamnolipids, formulations comprising these, and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of specific microemulsions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds for production of clear fabric softener formulations having improved performance properties, and also the corresponding formulations and a process for production thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides ester derivatives of rhamnolipids, formulations comprising these, and the use thereof.