Abstract: A liquid hard surface detergent composition comprising a liquid mixed alkoxylate fatty alcohol non-ionic surfactant comprising a greater number of the lower higher alkoxylate group than the higher alkoxylate group in the molecule and a builder. The compositions provide good shine/anti-spotting characteristics on hard surfaces and are especially suitable for use as automatic dishwashing compositions.

Abstract: A particulate material comprising a crystalline polycarboxylate wherein the particles of the material have a coating. A solid detergent composition comprising a crystalline polycarboxylate containing particulate material of the invention is also provided. The particulate material of the invention exhibits good building/chelancy properties and is especially suitable for use in detergent tablets.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition comprising: a compound of formula 1; a liquid non-ionic surfactant; and at least one solid non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: A hard surface detergent composition is provided, said composition comprising a peroxygen bleach capable of exhibiting bleaching properties at a pH of below 9, and an amino ketone or derivative thereof bleach activator, and wherein a 1% wt solution in distilled water at 25° C. of the composition has a pH lower than 9. Potassium monopersulphate is the preferred bleach compound and diethyl amino acetone or derivative thereof is the preferred bleach activator. The compositions exhibit good bleaching performance at pHs of less than 9.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition comprising from 0.05 to 7.5 wt % of a surfactant and from 0.1 to 90 wt % of a compound of Formula 1; wherein R is selected from the group consisting of —H, —CH3, —CnH2nCH3, —CnH2nOH, —CnH2nCOOH, —CnH2nSO3H, —CnH2nNH2, —CnH2nNHR?, —CnH2nNRV?2, —NHC(?O)—R? and —CnH2nPO(OR?)2; wherein n?1; and R? is H, alkyl or aryl, and further wherein the composition comprises a bleach selected from inorganic peroxy compounds, organic peracids and salts derived therefrom. The compound of Formula 1 is biodegradable, stable to bleach and yet is an effective builder. The compositions of the invention can be readily formulated as tablet compositions if desired as the compound of Formula 1 is not overly hygroscopic.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprises an MGDA containing particulate material. The MGDA particulate is at least partially coated with a coating of a water soluble/dispersible material having a melting point of less than 100° C. The coating material exhibits a pH of greater than or equal to 7 in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyaspartic acid (PAS) derivatives and the use of said compositions in washing processes, especially in automatic dishwashing.

Abstract: A shaped body of detergent composition comprising a chemically and/or physically cross-linked dissolution retarding agent, and at least one of a surfactant and/or builder. The dissolution retarding agent is preferably a copolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and a cross-linking agent, or a salt thereof. The shaped bodies dissolve predominantly in the main wash of an automatic washing process and do not dissolve significantly in the pre-wash and are of particular application in automatic dishwashing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising at least one surfactant, at least one biodegradable builder and, at least one source of metal ions, wherein the metal ions are selected from zinc; tin; magnesium; calcium; strontium; titanium; zirconium; manganese; and/or bismuth. The composition is especially suitable for use as a dishwasher detergent composition. The present invention also relates to methods for using such a composition as well as methods of washing dishes with the composition.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing machine cleaning composition for use during one or more wash and/or rinse cycle(s) of the dishwashing machine, the composition having an alkaline pH and comprising at least one non-starch carbohydrase which exhibits activity at a pH of 8 or above. A method of using said composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer.

Abstract: A hard surface detergent composition is provided, said composition comprising a peroxygen bleach capable of exhibiting bleaching properties at a pH of below 9, and an amino ketone or derivative thereof bleach activator, and wherein a 1% wt solution in distilled water at 25° C. of the composition has a pH lower than 9. Potassium monopersulphate is the preferred bleach compound and diethyl amino acetone or derivative thereof is the preferred bleach activator. The compositions exhibit good bleaching performance at pHs of less than 9.

Abstract: A process for producing a shaped detergent body having a solid component comprising at least 65 wt % of builders, wherein the process comprises injection molding.

Abstract: The invention provides multi-phase detergent body comprises in one phase a dispersible/soluble detergent formulation and in a second phase a non-water soluble/dispersible body which, at least partially, encloses the detergent formulation. The body is prepared in an injection moulding process. Also provided is an injection moulding process for the preparation of a multi-phase detergent body.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for receiving and holding a plurality of unit doses of a detergent composition and/or additive and for individually dispensing said unit doses into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the device comprises (i) a housing adapted to receive said plurality of unit doses each separately contained in a package or compartment thereof, (ii) means for opening said package or compartment or for at least partly ejecting said unit dose therefrom; and (iii) means to allow access of water or wash liquor to said unit doses contained in the opened package or compartment or ejected therefrom within a controlled time period after opening thereof to allow dissolution of the unit dose into the water or wash liquor of the machine, as well as to a blister pack for use therewith.

Abstract: A filter cleaning composition for use between dishwashing operations in a dishwasher, the composition comprising at least one non-starch carbohydrase, for example a cellulase. A method of using said composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition, preferably pH neutral, and comprising a strong biodegradable builder and optionally a bleach, and optionally a sulfonated polymer.

Abstract: A packaged detergent composition and/or additive comprises at least one oxygen releasing compound for use with a device for dispensing and/or dosing the detergent composition and/or additive into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the package is made of a material with an oxygen transfer rate of more than 10 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, preferably more than 50 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, and most preferably more than 100 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, measured at 23° C. and 0% Equilibrium Relative Humidity. A method of packaging the detergent composition and/or additive is also described.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprises an MGDA containing particulate material. The MGDA particulate is at least partially coated with a coating of a water soluble/dispersible material having a melting point of less than 100° C. The coating material exhibits a pH of greater than or equal to 7 in an aqueous medium.