Abstract: A method for producing a liquid composition which contains surfactants, and to the compositions obtained by the method.

Abstract: A rheology modifier obtainable by polymerizing (i) at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; (ii) at least one nonionic ethylenically unsaturated surfactant monomer, (iii) at least one C1-C2-alkyl methacrylate, and (iv) at least one C2-C4-alkyl acrylate, where the alkyl chain length averaged over the number of alkyl groups of the alkyl acrylate is 2.1 to 4.0. The polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one hydrocarbon comprising at least one XH-group, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of O, P, N and S. Liquid formulations and particles containing liquid detergents comprising the rheology modifier are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pearly liquid detergent composition comprising a thickener, a pearlescent agent and perfume capsules. The present invention further relates to a method for cleaning textiles using such a pearly liquid detergent composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid compositions, in particular for cleaning textiles, containing: (a) at least one surfactant, and (b) at least one ?-amylase, which is at least 89% and increasing preferably at least 90%, 90.5%, 91%, 91.5%, 92%, 92.5%, 93%, 93.5%, 94%, 94.5%, 95%, 95.5%, 96%, 96.5%, 97%, 97.5%, 98%, 98.5%, 99%, 99.5% and up to 100% identical to the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO. 1 over the entire length thereof and has deletions at one or more of positions 180, 181, 182, 183, and 184 in the counting according to SEQ ID NO. 1, with the stipulation that the composition has a water activity (aw) between 0.3 and 0.95, in particular in a range of 0.4 to 0.95, at 25° C. and 1013 mbar, stabilize in particular the amylase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing liquid compositions that have a yield point and contain one or more surfactants, in which a basic formulation comprising at least one surfactant and at least one solvent is produced in a batch process in a first step, and this basic formulation is differentiated in a continuous method in a subsequent second step. The invention also relates to the compositions obtained in this manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent or cleaning agent, comprising a) an anionic surfactant neutralized with an amine, b) an alkoxylated oxo alcohol having 7 or 8 alkoxy units, and c) up to 10 wt. %, relative to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of water. The liquid detergent or cleaning agent has very good cleaning performance toward soiling containing fat and can be a component of water-soluble packagings.

Abstract: The application describes a liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising a) an alkoxylated oxo alcohol with 7 or 8 alkoxy units and b) a polymer with a soil detachment capacity. The liquid washing or cleaning agent exhibits elevated cleaning performance, in particular on greasy soiling, and improved graying inhibition.

Abstract: The application describes a water-soluble packaging having at least two chambers and containing a first liquid detergent or cleaning agent with a low content of water, a second liquid detergent or cleaning agent with a low content of water and a water-soluble wrapping, said first liquid detergent or cleaning agent with a low content of water containing an optical brightener and said second liquid detergent or cleaning agent with a low content of water containing a color transfer inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent or cleaning agent, comprising a) 5 to 85 wt %, with respect to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of surfactant, b) 0.1 to 10 wt %, with respect to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of particles, c) 0.1 to 10 wt %, with respect to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of pyrogenic silicon dioxide, and d) up to 15 wt %, with respect to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of water. The liquid detergent or cleaning agent is clear, exhibits no creaming and/or sedimentation of the dispersed capsules, and can be part of water-soluble packagings.

Abstract: The invention describes a stable liquid washing agent or liquid cleaning agent having a yield point and very good dispersing properties. The agents contain anionic and nonionic surfactants as well as inorganic salt and cosurfactant. The invention also relates to the use of the liquid washing agent or liquid cleaning agent, and to a method for manufacturing it.

Abstract: The application describes a water-soluble package which contains a liquid washing or cleaning agent and a water-soluble envelope. The liquid washing or cleaning agent contains a) nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated fatty alcohols, alkyl polyglycosides, ethoxylated methyl esters of natural fatty acids and mixtures thereof, b) anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates, fatty acid soaps, sulfonated estolides and mixtures thereof, c) organic solvent which comprises a mixture of 1,2-propanediol and ethanol, and d) up to 15 wt. %, relative to the entire washing or cleaning agent, of water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid detergent or cleaning agent, comprising a) an anionic surfactant neutralized with an amine, b) an alkoxylated oxo alcohol having 7 or 8 alkoxy units, and c) up to 10 wt. %, relative to the entire detergent or cleaning agent, of water. The liquid detergent or cleaning agent has very good cleaning performance toward soiling containing fat and can be a component of water-soluble packagings.

Abstract: The application describes a liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising a) an alkoxylated oxo alcohol with 7 or 8 alkoxy units and b) a polymer with a soil detachment capacity. The liquid washing or cleaning agent exhibits elevated cleaning performance, in particular on greasy soiling, and improved graying inhibition.

Abstract: The invention describes a stable liquid washing agent or liquid cleaning agent having a yield point and very good dispersing properties. The agents contain anionic and nonionic surfactants as well as inorganic salt and cosurfactant. The invention also relates to the use of the liquid washing agent or liquid cleaning agent, and to a method for manufacturing it.

Abstract: An adherent gelled or pasty composition for cleaning and/or scenting a toilet, wherein the composition is applied internally onto the toilet ceramic and is rinsed off only after several flushing operations, the composition comprising: a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylpolyglycosides, amphoacetates, amphodiacetates, betaines, fatty alcohol ethercarboxylic acids, fatty acid sarcosinates, cocamidopropylamine oxide, aminopropionates, and biosurfactants; perfume; and water; wherein the composition comprises, as an adhesion promoter, an ester of polyisobutene succinic acid, and wherein the composition is free of further adhesion promoters and surfactants.

Abstract: An adherent gelled or pasty composition for cleaning and/or scenting a toilet, wherein the composition is applied internally onto the toilet ceramic and is rinsed off only after several flushing operations, the composition comprising: a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylpolyglycosides, amphoacetates, amphodiacetates, betaines, fatty alcohol ethercarboxylic acids, fatty acid sarcosinates, cocamidopropylamine oxide, aminopropionates, and biosurfactants; perfume; and water; wherein the composition comprises, as an adhesion promoter, an ester of polyisobutene succinic acid, and wherein the composition is free of further adhesion promoters and surfactants.

Abstract: Liquid, low-alkaline and bleach-free dishwasher detergent having a pH value (20° C.) of 8 to 12 and containing: a) 10 to 60 percent by weight of a builder; b) more than 1.5 percent by weight of a phosphonate; c) 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of an anionic copolymer comprising: i) unsaturated carboxylic acid(s) and ii) sulfonic acid group-containing monomer(s). Detergents according to the invention exhibit a good cleaning power on bleachable dirt, particularly tea stains.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid compositions which comprise a surfactant, a bleaching agent and magnesium sulfate, wherein the bleaching agent comprises a particulate peroxocarboxylic acid which may optionally be coated, along with uses therefor are described.

Abstract: An anhydrous liquid washing or cleaning agent, which contains a bleaching agent and a particulate peroxycarboxylic acid that is enveloped with a water-soluble material.