Abstract: This invention relates to a cementitious composition comprising 70-99 wt.-% of a) an inorganic carrier for biocidally active compounds, and b) 0.1-20 wt.-% of at least one bactericidally active compound, and c) 0.1-25 wt.-% of at least one fungicidally active compound, and wherein the antimicrobial composition is present in an amount of 0.01 to 10 wt.-%, based on the weight of the cementitious composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the co-encapsulation of biocidally active ingredients in a clay mineral, the process comprising the step of bringing the clay mineral into contact with a biocidally active nitrogen compound that contains at least one hydrocarbon group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and at the same time or subsequently with at least one biocidally active compound selected from the group consisting of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one, 3-iodopropenylbutyl-carbamate and tetrahis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate. And the use of such encapsulated product in water based paints, coatings and varnishes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the co-encapsulation of biocidally active ingredients in a clay mineral, the process comprising the step of bringing the clay mineral into contact with a biocidally active nitrogen compound that contains at least one hydrocarbon group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and at the same time or subsequently with at least one biocidally active compound selected from the group consisting of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one, 3-iodopropenylbutyl-carbamate and tetrahis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate. And the use of such encapsulated product in water based paints, coatings and varnishes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cementitious composition comprising 70-99 wt.-% of a) an inorganic carrier for biocidally active compounds, and b) 0.1-20 wt.-% of at least one bactericidally active compound, and c) 0.1-25 wt.-% of at least one fungicidally active compound, and wherein the antimicrobial composition is present in an amount of 0.01 to 10 wt.-%, based on the weight of the cementitious composition.

Abstract: A gel surfactant composition suitable for hard surface cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and which can be employed for household, institutional and/or industrial applications, composed by water and a) nonionic surfactants in the range of 1 to 50%, b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 20 to 50% and c) optionally amphoteric surfactants.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the co-encapsulation of biocidally active ingredients in a clay mineral, the process comprising the step of bringing the clay mineral into contact with a biocidally active nitrogen compound that contains at least one hydrocarbon group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and at the same time or subsequently with at least one biocidally active compound selected from the group consisting of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one, 3-iodopropenylbutyl-carbamate and tetrahis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate. And the use of such encapsulated product in water based paints, coatings and varnishes.

Abstract: A gel surfactant composition suitable for hard surface cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and which can be employed for household, institutional and/or industrial applications, composed by water and a) nonionic surfactants in the range of 1 to 50%, b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 20 to 50% and c) optionally amphoteric surfactants.

Abstract: A stable, homogenous and viscous softener formulation is claimed which contains less than 50% by weight of an esterquat compound of the formula wherein R1 is —C2H4OH or —C2H4OCOR2, R2 is C11-C21-alkyl or alkenyl and A is an anion, as methylsulfate, bromide, iodide and, preferably, chloride, said esterquat being prepared by esterification of methyldiethanolamine with fatty acids and subsequent quaternization, with preferably methylchloride, the fatty acids containing at least 50% by weight of saturated C18-fatty acid, comprising a final product containing at least 50 mol % of diester quat and at least 10 mol % of monoesterquat and having an acid value of less than 0.12 meq/g of esterquat active material, the rest being water and an organic solvent.

Abstract: A concentrated esterquat composition is claimed which is especially suitable for low temperature process for production of a stable, homogenous and viscous liquid softener formulation. This concentrated esterquat composition consists of from about 50 to 95% by weight of an esterquat compound of the formula wherein R1 is —C2H4OH or —C2H4OCOR2, R2 is C11-C21-alkyl or alkenyl and A is an anion, as methylsulfate, bromide, iodide and, preferably, chloride, said esterquat being prepared by esterification of methyldiethanolamine with fatty acids and subsequent quaternization with preferably methylchloride, the fatty acids containing at least 50% by weight of saturated C18-fatty acid, comprising a final product containing at least 50 mol % of diester quat and at least 10 mol % of monoesterquat and having an acid value of less than 0.120 meq/g of esterquat active material, the rest being water and an organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric softener which has a clear appearance. The composition essentially consists of 1 to 20% of an alkyl or hydroxyethyl quaternary ammonium compound, 0.1 to 10% of a long chain alkyl amine or of a long chain alkyl amido propyl betaine, the rest being a carrier like water.

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium composition is claimed which essentially consists of a) a cationic compound with general formula: wherein R1 is C8-C22-alkyl, C8-C22-alkenyl, C8-C22-alkylamidopropyl, C8-C22-alkenyl-amidopropyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenyl(poly)alkoxyalkyl, C8-C22-alkanoylethyl or C8-C22-alkenoylethyl, R2, R3 and R4 are C1—C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or a group of the formula -A-(OA)n-OH, A is —C2H4— and/or —C3H6—, n is a number from 0 to 20 and X is an anion, b) water and c) a non-ionic solvent of the general formula R—O-(AO)nH, where R is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms, or phenyl, A is C2H4 and/or C3H6 and n is a number from 0 to 20, which composition is characterized in that it contains less than 20% by weight of water.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ester quat concentrate suitable for production of fabric softeners at lower temperatures comprising a) an esterquat compound; b) an organic solvent; c) water; d) a pH modifier. Although the presence of water in an ester quat concentrate is generally avoided due to the latter well known instability towards hydrolysis reaction, in the present invention, water is essential to the dispersibility at lower temperatures, which consequently leads to a significant increase in the final product viscosity. One way to solve this problem is by keeping the hydrolysis under control through the addition of a pH modifier.

Abstract: The present patent relates to a solid softener composition suitable for treatment of fabrics and garments, composed by: a) a cationic compound with softener properties; b) an organic/inorganic carrier system; c) a solubilizer system; and d) optionally a fatty system. Methods for production and application of the softener composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A liquid softener composition suitable for treatment of clothes and/or fabrics, composed by a) anionic surfactants of the formula R—O-(AO)n—SO3? M+ in the range of 1 to 20% b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 1 to 40% c) optionally amphoteric and/or non-ionic surfactants in the range of 0.1 to 20%; wherein the cationic compounds and anionic surfactants are present in a weight ratio of 1.5:1 to 19:1 (cationics/anionics).

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium composition is claimed which essentially consists of a) a cationic compound with general formula (I) wherein R1 is C8-C22-alkenyl, C8-C22-alkylamidopropyl, C8-C22 alkenyl-amidopropyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenyl(poly)alkoxyalkyl, C8-C22-alkanoylethyl or C8-C22-alkenoylethyl, R2, R3 and R4 are C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or a group of the formula -A-(OA)n, —OH, A is —C2H4— and/or —C3H6—, n is a number from 0 to 20 and X is an anion, b) water and c) a non-ionic solvent of the general formula R—O-(AO)nH, where R is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms, or phenyl, A is C2H4 and/or C3H6, and n is a number from 0 to 20, which composition is characterized in that it contains less than 20% by weight of water.

Abstract: The inventions relates to stable cosmetic compositions preferably hair treatment compositions, comprising a) from 0,1% to 70% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant b) from 0,05% to 10% by weight of at least one cationic surfactant of the formula (1) Wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of (C8–C22)-alkyl, (C8–C22)-alkenyl, (C8–C22)-alkylamidopropyl, (C8–C22)-alkenylamidopropyl, (C8–C22)-alkoxypropyl and (C8–C22)-alkenyloxypropyl, R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of (C1–C22)-alkyl, (C1–C22)-alkenyl and groups having the formula —A—(AO)n—OH, wherein A is C2H4 and/or C3H6, n is a number from 0 to 20, with the provision that at least one the radicals R2, R3 and R4 is a group having said formula —A—(AO)n—OH, and X is an anionic; and c) optionally from 0.1% to 15% by weight of one or more amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clear liquid detergent composition suitable for use in dishwashing and multipurpose cleaners for household applications as well as for industrial and institutional uses. The clear liquid detergent comprises a) 1 to 40 percent an anionic surfactant or group of anionic surfactants, b) 0.01 to 10 percent cationic surfactants, and c) optionally, 0.05 to 15 percent amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants. More particularly, the light duty detergents of the present invention cationic compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is C8-C22-alkyl, C8-C22-alkenyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenylamidopropyl, C8-C22 alkoxyalkenylethyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenyi(poly)alkoxyalkyl, C8-C22-alkanoylethyl or C8-C22-alkenoylethyl, R2 is C1-C22-alkyl, Cl—C22-alkenyl or a group of the formula —A—(OA)n—OH, R3 and R4 are C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C21-alkenyl or a group of the formula —A—(OA)n—OH, A is —C2H4— and/or —C3H6— and n is a number from 0 to 20 and X is an anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid all-purpose cleaning composition that is suitable for cleaning hard surfaces such as plastic, vitreous, metal, and glass. The liquid all-purpose cleaner of the present invention comprise an aqueous composition comprising water, non-ionic and/or anionic surfactants, optional amphoteric surfactants, and cationic compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is C8-C22-alkyl, C8-C22-alkenyl, C8-C22-alkylamidopropyl, C8-C22-alkenylamidopropyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenyi(poly)alkoxyalkyl, C8-C22-alkanoylethyl or C8-C22-alkenoylethyl, R2, R3, and R4 are C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C22-alkenyl or a group of the formula -A-(OA)n-OH, A is —C2H4— and/or —C3H6—, n is a number from 0 to 20 and X is an anion.

Abstract: A liquid softener composition suitable for treatment of clothes and/or fabrics, composed by a) anionic surfactants of the formula R—O-(AO)n—SO3− M+ in the range of 1 to 20% b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 1 to 40% c) optionally amphoteric and/or non-ionic surfactants in the range of 0.1 to 20%; wherein the cationic compounds and anionic surfactants are present in a weight ratio of 1.5:1 to 19:1 (cationics/anionics).

Abstract: A clear liquid detergent composition suitable for use in dishwashing and multipurpose cleaners for household application as well as for industrial and institutional uses, composed by a) an anionic surfactant or association of anionic surfactants in the range of 1 to 40% b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 0.01 to 10% c) optionally amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants in the range of 0.05 to 15%.