Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the general formula (1) R—X—SO3—HN+(RaRbRc) (1), wherein i) R is selected from the group of C6 to C20 alkyl groups; ii) X is selected from the group a) C6H4, b) (OC2H4)nO, in which n=2 to 8, c) C(O)—N(CH3)CH2CH2, and d) R1O(O)CCH2(R1O(O)C)CH, in which R1?C6 to C20 alkyl; iii) at least two of the groups Ra, Rb, and Rc are selected independently of each other from the group consisting of C3 to C12 alkyl and C3 to C12 hydroxyalkyl groups. Also disclosed are detergents containing the compound, and washing and cleaning methods using the compound, and methods for producing same.

Abstract: A gel-like washing or cleaning agent product form which, in addition to good washing or cleaning performance, is characterized by high chemical and physical stability and simple manufacturability using sustainable substances and related methods. The product can include, amongst other things, at least one low-molecular-weight gelling agent having a molar mass of up to 2000 g/mol, at least one active washing or active cleaning agent, and at least one additional compound described by chemical formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed is a detergent preparation that contains, based on the total weight thereof, a) 20 to 50 wt. % of a mixture of alkanolamine-C8-18-alkylbenzene sulfonate and sodium-C8-18-alkylbenzene sulfonate; b) 20 to 40 wt. % non-ionic surfactant; and c) 0.2 to 12 wt. % enzyme preparation. Also disclosed are detergent supply forms containing this detergent preparation, method for cleaning textiles using this detergent preparation and method for the production thereof.

Abstract: A detergent supply form includes an outer packaging in the form of a folding box having a bottom surface, a top surface and side walls connecting the bottom surface and the top surface, and cuboid detergent shaped bodies having a lower face, an upper face and a lateral face connecting the lower face and the upper face. The outer packaging contains at least two detergent shaped bodies, which are in a sorted arrangement in the outer packaging. The outer packaging has a filling degree of 85 vol. % to 99 vol. %.

Abstract: A detergent supply form includes an outer packaging made of cardboard in the form of a single-piece folding box having a bottom surface and four side surfaces hinged to the bottom surface, a top surface and at least three side surfaces hinged to the top surface, and cuboid detergent shaped bodies. The outer packaging has a fill-level of 85 vol % to 99 vol %, and in the closed state, the side surfaces of the outer packaging hinged to the top surface overlap with the side surfaces hinged to the bottom surface of the outer packaging.

Abstract: A detergent presentation pack includes outer packaging in the form of a folding box, having a base surface, a cover surface and side walls connecting the base surface and the cover surface, and cuboidal detergent tablets with three different edge lengths and three 2-fold axes of rotation. The degree of filling of the outer packaging is from 85% by volume to 99% by volume, and the outer packaging contains at least two detergent tablets, which are arranged in the outer packaging such that the axes of rotation of the detergent tablets along which the latter have the lowest level of tablet hardness run parallel to the base surface of the outer packaging.

Abstract: A washing agent presentation form includes an outer packaging in the form of a folding cardboard box having a bottom surface, a top surface and side walls connecting the bottom surface and the top surface, and cuboidal washing agent shaped bodies. The outer packaging has a degree of filling of 85 vol. % to 99 vol. % and the cardboard used to produce the folding box has a Cobb value below 30 g/m2.

Abstract: A washing agent presentation form includes a cardboard outer packaging having a bottom surface, a top surface, and side walls located between the bottom surface and the top surface, and cuboidal washing agent shaped bodies. The outer packaging has a fill level of from 85 vol. % to 99 vol. % and at least one of the side walls of the outer packaging has a cavity with a volume that is at least 10 vol. % of the volume of the side wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing agent tablet having a printable phase made of a compressed particulate premixture, wherein the particulate premixture has a particle size distribution in which at least 60 wt. % of the particles have a particle size of between 100 ?m and 900 ?m, and at least 90% of the surface of the printable phase outside the printed region has a degree of whiteness which is defined by L*max, a*max, and b*max.

Abstract: A washing agent portion unit includes a solid washing agent or cleaning agent, and a water-soluble wrapping that completely encloses the solid washing agent or cleaning agent, wherein the water-soluble wrapping consists at least in part of a water-soluble nonwoven. The present invention further relates to a method for producing said washing agent portion unit, and to a washing method using said washing agent portion unit.

Abstract: A single-dose laundry detergent packet includes a solid laundry detergent or cleaning agents, and a water-soluble wrapping that completely surrounds the solid laundry detergent or cleaning agent, wherein the exterior of the water-soluble wrapping is at least partially covered with a fiber material. The present invention further relates to a method for the production of a single-dose laundry detergent packet, and washing methods using these single-dose laundry detergent packets.

Abstract: A multi-component detergent, including at least two components, that is contained in a container having at least two chambers, wherein a first component K1 is a first liquid composition, containing at least one catechol metal complex compound of formula (I) and at least one free catechol compound of formula (II) or the salt thereof with the proviso that the catechol compound of formula (II) and the salt thereof are different from the compounds of formula (I), and a second component K2 is a second liquid composition, containing at least one surfactant. The present invention further relates to the use of the multi-component detergent for removing bleachable stains and a method for washing textiles using the multi-component detergent.

Abstract: Catechol metal complex compounds of formula (I) are colored and can be used to give color to surfactant compositions. Detergents containing these catechol metal complex compounds do not stain the textile even after repeated use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous surfactant compositions, in particular detergents, which contain at least one catechol compound, at least one surfactant, and at least one mannanase enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of the surfactant composition for removing bleachable stains and to a method for washing textiles using the surfactant composition.

Abstract: An apparatus for production of a water-soluble shell for holding a filling substance, having a tank filled with a melt of a shell material, wherein the shell material contains a polymer and is water-soluble and is solid under standard conditions, and a male mold movably arranged in the region of the tank and automatically lowerable into the melt and withdrawable from the tank in order to form a water-soluble shell. The invention also relates to a corresponding process and to a corresponding shell and to a corresponding portion pack for use as a washing or cleaning agent.

Abstract: A multi-component detergent, including at least two components, that is contained in a container having at least two chambers, wherein a first component K1 is a first liquid composition, containing at least one catechol metal complex compound of formula (I) and at least one free catechol compound of formula (II) or the salt thereof with the proviso that the catechol compound of formula (II) and the salt thereof are different from the compounds of formula (I), and a second component K2 is a second liquid composition, containing at least one surfactant. The present invention further relates to the use of the multi-component detergent for removing bleachable stains and a method for washing textiles using the multi-component detergent.

Abstract: Catechol metal complex compounds of formula (I) are colored and can be used to give color to surfactant compositions. Detergents containing these catechol metal complex compounds do not stain the textile even after repeated use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfonic acids in detergents and cleaning agents for improving the washing or cleaning performance with respect to bleachable stains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amphiphilic star-like polyether. The core molecule is an aliphatic hyperbranched polyether polyol, which is further alkoxylated, first with ethylene oxide or combinations of ethylene oxide and C3-C20 alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, and/or glycidol, and then with a C3-C20 alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, or combination of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, then optionally anionically modified. The resulting amphiphilic star-like polyether thus has an inner core based on an aliphatic hyperbranched polyether polyol, an inner shell predominantly containing polyethylene oxide units, the inner shell comprising at least 3 ethylene oxide units and an outer shell predominantly containing polypropylene oxide units, the outer shell comprising at least 3 propylene oxide units. They optionally contain anionic groups instead of hydroxyl groups on the periphery of the macromolecule.

Abstract: Compositions and methods to improve the cleaning performance of washing agents during laundering of textiles are disclosed. Compositions described use 6-desoxy-6-amino-celluloses. Methods for laundering textiles, in which a detergent and a soil release active ingredient are used in the form of a cellulose derivative as defined above, are also included. These methods can be performed manually or as appropriate with the aid of a conventional domestic washing machine.