Abstract: Disclosed herein are amphoterically-modified ethoxylated oligoamines, their manufacture, and methods of using them.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) from 1 to 60 wt % of one or more surfactants selected from non-soap anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) from 0.05 to 10 wt % of an amphoterically-modified oligopropyleneimine ethoxylate having a following formula (I) wherein E is an ethoxy side chain corresponding to a formula —(RO)n—R? (I) in which R units are ethylene; n has an average value from 5 to 50, preferably from 10 to 40; R? units are each independently selected from hydrogen and SO3—, wherein at least 30% of R? units, preferably at least 50%, are SO3—; Q units are each independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, H and a free electron pair, wherein at least 50% of Q units, preferably at least 80% Y, more preferably at least 90% are C1-C4 alkyl; and x ranges from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for manufacturing ethoxylated polyethylene-imines. Also described herein are the ethoxylated polyethyleneimines and methods for using the ethoxylated polyethyleneimines.

Abstract: A machine dishwash detergent composition comprising from 0.1 to 20 wt. % non-ionic surfactant; and from 0.5 to 40 wt. % of free acid equivalent of aminopolycarboxylate; and from 0.5 to 3.8 wt. % of free acid equivalent of selected hydroxamate, wherein the amount of phosphate is at most 1.0 wt. %; and wherein the amount of phosphonate is at most 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: A machine dishwash detergent composition comprising: from 0.1 to 20 wt. % non-ionic surfactant; and from 0.5 to 40 wt. % of free acid equivalent of aminopolycarboxylate; and from 0.5 to 4.0 wt. % of free acid equivalent of tetra- to octa-carboxylic acid, wherein the molecular weight is at most 1000 g/mol; and wherein the tetra to octa-carboxylic acid is does not contain N and P atoms, nor contains cyclic moieties; and wherein the amount of phosphate is at most 1.0 wt. %; and wherein the amount of phosphonate is at most 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for machine dishwashing, comprising a capsule containing two or more compartments. The first compartment contains a solid, powdered first composition; and a second compartment contains liquid or gel second composition. The bleaching performance has been optimised, leading to better removal of tea stains. This has been achieved by an optimal combination of an alkali metal carbonate, a bleach component, sodium silicate and/or sodium disilicate, a bleach catalyst, and a maximum amount of tetraacetylethylenediamine.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) from 1 to 60 wt % of one or more surfactants selected from non-soap anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) from 0.05 to 10 wt % of an amphoterically-modified oligopropyleneimine ethoxylate having a following formula (I) wherein E is an ethoxy side chain corresponding to a formula —(RO)n—R?(I) in which R units are ethylene; n has an average value from 5 to 50, preferably from 10 to 40; R? units are each independently selected from hydrogen and SO3—, wherein at least 30% of R? units, preferably at least 50%, are SO3—; Q units are each independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, H and a free electron pair, wherein at least 50% of Q units, preferably at least 80% Y, more preferably at least 90% are C1-C4 alkyl; and x ranges from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amphoterically-modified ethoxylated oligoamines, their manufacture, and methods of using them.

Abstract: A unit dose or non-unit dose machine dishwash detergent composition comprising: bleach; bleach activator; from 0.001 to below 0.010 wt. % of a bleach catalyst comprising a manganese complex of formula (A): [LnMnmXp]zYq; wherein Mn is manganese, which can be in the II, III, IV or V oxidation state or mixtures thereof; n and m are independent integers from 1-4; X represents a co-ordination or bridging species; p is an integer from 0-12; Y is a counter-ion, the type of which is dependent on the charge z of the complex which can be positive, zero or negative; q=z/[charge Y]; and L is a ligand being a macrocyclic organic molecule, as well as to a process for washing dishware in a machine dishwasher using said composition and to the use of said composition in a machine dishwasher.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic surfactants; and (ii) a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10; wherein the total amount of anionic surfactant in the composition is in the range of 3 to 18 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the total amount of anionic surfactant to the non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant is in the range of 6:1 to 60:1. Use of a liquid laundry detergent composition including said non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant for laundering textiles wherein effective foam is maintained during a main wash step and an easy rinse of the textiles is provided during a rinse step.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising anionic surfactants, optionally one or more nonionic surfactants, polyethylene glycol, and water, and wherein the liquid detergent composition has a pH of 7.0 to 7.5, wherein the liquid detergent composition has a viscosity at 25° C. and 20 s?1 in the range of 5 to 100 mPa s?1, and wherein the liquid laundry composition has stable viscosity between a temperature range of 10 and 40° C., and wherein the composition is adapted for application with a hand-held dispensing device used for washing by hand. The liquid detergent composition has a low constant viscosity throughout the temperature range of normal use and produces a stable foamy lather.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for manufacturing ethoxylated polyethylene-imines. Also described herein are the ethoxylated polyethyleneimines and methods for using the ethoxylated polyethyleneimines.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic surfactants; and (ii) a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10; wherein the total amount of anionic surfactant in the composition is in the range of 3 to 18 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the total amount of anionic surfactant to the non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant is in the range of 6:1 to 60:1. Use of a liquid laundry detergent composition including said non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant for laundering textiles wherein effective foam is maintained during a main wash step and an easy rinse of the textiles is provided during a rinse step.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting failed electronics using acoustics. The method comprising directing an acoustic wave toward a circuit component to be tested such that the acoustic wave is reflected off the circuit component, receiving the reflected acoustic wave, amplifying the reflected acoustic wave, and comparing the reflected acoustic wave with known acoustic waves to determine if the circuit component is operating properly. The apparatus comprising a data acquisition system for acquiring data, an X-Y-Z positioner to position two transducers and to hold the circuit component, and software to post-process and analyze the data. The data acquisition system further includes an oscilloscope, a pulser-receiver, two air-coupled transducers, and an amplifier.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic surfactants; and (ii) a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10; wherein the total amount of anionic surfactant in the composition is in the range of 3 to 18 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the total amount of anionic surfactant to the non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant is in the range of 6:1 to 60:1. Use of a liquid laundry detergent composition including said non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant for laundering textiles wherein effective foam is maintained during a main wash step and an easy rinse of the textiles is provided during a rinse step.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting failed electronics using acoustics. The method comprising directing an acoustic wave toward a circuit component to be tested such that the acoustic wave is reflected off the circuit component, receiving the reflected acoustic wave, amplifying the reflected acoustic wave, and comparing the reflected acoustic wave with known acoustic waves to determine if the circuit component is operating properly. The apparatus comprising a data acquisition system for acquiring data, an X-Y-Z positioner to position two transducers and to hold the circuit component, and software to post-process and analyze the data. The data acquisition system further includes an oscilloscope, a pulser-receiver, two air-coupled transducers, and an amplifier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising anionic surfactants, optionally one or more nonionic surfactants, polyethylene glycol, and water, and wherein the liquid detergent composition has a pH of 7.0 to 7.5, wherein the liquid detergent composition has a viscosity at 25° C. and 20 s?1 in the range of 5 to 100 mPa s?1, and wherein the liquid laundry composition has stable viscosity between a temperature range of 10 and 40° C., and wherein the composition is adapted for application with a hand-held dispensing device used for washing by hand. The liquid detergent composition has a low constant viscosity throughout the temperature range of normal use and produces a stable foamy lather.

Abstract: Storage-stable compositions comprising soil release polymers. Compositions are described comprising A) of from 45 to 55% by weight of one or more polyesters according to the following formula (I) wherein R and R2 independently of one another are X—(OC2H4) n—(OC3H6)m wherein X is C1-4alkyl, the —(OC2H4) groups and the —(OC3H6) groups are arranged block-wise and the block consisting of the —(OC3H6) groups is bound to a COO group or are HO—(C3H6) n is based on a molar average a number of from 12 to 120, m is based on a molar average a number of from 1 to 10, and a is based on a molar average a number of from 4 to 9, and B) of from 10 to 30% by weight of one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3 -propylene glycol, 1,2 -butylene glycol, 1,3 -butylene glycol, 1,4 -butylene glycol and butyl glycol and C) of from 24 to 42% by weight of water, the amounts in each case being based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic surfactants; and (ii) a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10; wherein the total amount of anionic surfactant in the composition is in the range of 15 to 25 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the total amount of anionic surfactant to the non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant is in the range of 6:1 to 100:1. Use of a liquid laundry detergent composition including a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10 for laundering textiles wherein increased foam is provided during a main wash step when compared to a composition having a comparable level of anionic surfactant and substantially no non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10.

Abstract: A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic surfactants; and (ii) a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10; wherein the total amount of anionic surfactant in the composition is in the range of 3 to 18 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the total amount of anionic surfactant to the non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant is in the range of 6:1 to 60:1. Use of a liquid laundry detergent composition including said non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant for laundering textiles wherein effective foam is maintained during a main wash step and an easy rinse of the textiles is provided during a rinse step.