Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a cross-bridged tetraaza macrocyclic ligands having formula (I), wherein each R is independently C1-C22 linear alkyl, C1-C22 branched alkyl, C7-C22 alkylenearyl, C8-C22 alkyl substituted alkylenearyl, and mixtures thereof; each index n is independently from 0 to 3, by contacting the a di-quaternary cis tetracycle precursor with as little as one equivalent of a borohydride reducing agent. The present process eliminates the need to use up to a twenty fold excess of reducing agent thereby further eliminating the need for work-up conditions which liberate significant amounts of hydrogen gas and which requires the disposal of large amounts of boron waste products.

Abstract: Voltage regulation of power transformers by the use of a separate, removable, detachably coupled device external to the main transformer that can be attached to a main transformer unit when voltage regulation is desired. The device is connected to the three neutrals of the main transformer and can comprise: (a) a bank of three capacitors connected in wye, (b) a bank of three medium voltage (MV) or low voltage (XV) transformers, (c) one three-phase low voltage or medium voltage transformer, or (d) a combination of a XV/MV transformer and a capacitor bank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching, pre-soak, pre-treatment, and laundry detergent compositions comprising:

Abstract: Voltage regulation of power transformers by the use of a separate, removable, detachably coupled device external to the main transformer that can be attached to a main transformer unit when voltage regulation is desired. The device is connected to the three neutrals of the main transformer and can comprise: (a) a bank of three capacitors connected in wye, (b) a bank of three medium voltage (MV) or low voltage (XV) transformers, (c) one three-phase low voltage or medium voltage transformer, or (d) a combination of a XV/MV transformer and a capacitor bank.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount, preferably from about 0.0001% to about 99.9%, more typically from about 0.1% to about 25%, of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; (b) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic percarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Improved synthesis of a macropolycycle, more particularly, of a cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycle.

Abstract: Improved synthesis of a macropolycycle, more particularly, of a cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using said compositions which comprise:

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount, preferably from about 0.0001% to about 99.9%, more typically from about 0.1% to about 25%, of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; (b) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic percarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: The first aspect of the present invention relates to transition metal complexes having the formula: 1

Abstract: Improved synthesis of a macropolycycle, more particularly, of a cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycle.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) an effective amount, preferably from about 0.0001% to about 99.9%, more typically from about 0.1% to about 25%, of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; (b) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic percarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: a) an effective amount of a bleach activator and/or organic percarboxylic acid; b) a catalytically effective amount of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and c) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts in combination with bleach activators and/or organic perearboxylic acids.

Abstract: Improved synthesis of a macropolycycle, more particularly, of a cross-bridged tetraazamacrocycle.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent is disclosed. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: A cationic ester surfactant comprising at least one ester linkage and at least one cationically charged group, characterized in that said cationically charged group is an ammonium group substituted by at least one hydrodyalkyl group. Surfactant systems and detergent compositions containing the cationic surfactant which are suitable for use in laundry and dishwashing are provided, as are methods of use.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising certain cobalt catalysts are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits (especially tea stain removal) through the selection of cobalt bleach catalyst having the formula:?Co(NH.sub.3).sub.n (M).sub.m (B).sub.b !T.sub.ywherein cobalt is in the +3 oxidation state; n is 4 or 5 (preferably 5); M is one or more ligands coordinated to the cobalt by one site; m is 0, 1 or 2 (preferably 1); B is a ligand coordinated to the cobalt by two sites; b is 0 or 1 (preferably 0), and when b=0, then m+n=6, and when b=1, then m=0 and n=4; and T is one or more appropriately selected counteranions present in a number y, where y is an integer to obtain a charge-balanced salt (preferably y is 1 to 3; most preferably 2 when T is a -1 charged anion); and wherein further said catalyst has a base hydrolysis rate constant of less than 0.23M.sup.-1 s.sup.-1 (25.degree. C.).

Abstract: Modified polyamines comprise polyalkyleneoxy or carboxylate-like or carboxylate-derived substituents or mixtures thereof, said polyamines are useful in laundry detergent compositions, presoak compositions or conditioning compositions for the control of dye fabric color loss or fading or for the prevention of graying or yellowing of white fabric. The present invention also relates to a method for preventing the fading of colored fabric or the build up of yellow or gray color on white fabric.