Abstract: Peroxide treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where a peroxide activator is stabilized without the presence of phosphorus-containing compounds (e.g., phosphorus-containing stabilizers), through use of a nonionic surfactant (e.g., alkoxylated alcohol) with a cloud point above 45° C. Use of a single nonionic surfactant, or a surfactant package that may include a small fraction (e.g., less than 0.5%) of sodium lauryl sulfate or another anionic surfactant has been found to be surprisingly effective at stabilizing the peroxide/activator combination, even where water content may be 85% or greater. The composition can have a pH of 5 or less (e.g., 3 to 4). The composition may be free of other anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, magnesium salts, borates and boric acid, hydroxides, chelating agents, various amine oxides, ethoxylated amines, and the like.

Abstract: Treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where the compositions include an inorganic zinc salt potentiated by a phenolic solvent, to provide sanitization. The compositions can include an inorganic zinc salt, and a phenolic solvent, e.g., at an acidic pH (e.g., 2 to 5, or 3.5 to 4.5). The composition can include an anionic surfactant (e.g., alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, etc.) and/or a nonionic surfactant (e.g., an alkyl polyglucoside). The composition may be free of alkoxylated nonionic surfactants which are not stable in the present compositions, which have high ionic strength (e.g., due to ˜3% of the zinc salt included in the formula). The composition may be free of various other components that would not be stable in such high ionic strength conditions, or otherwise interfere with stability and efficacy of the sanitizing and/or disinfecting laundry composition.

Abstract: Peroxide treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of providing sanitization through the wash e.g., for use with a detergent, where a peroxide activator is stabilized without the presence of phosphorus-containing compounds (e.g., phosphorus-containing stabilizers), through use of a nonionic surfactant (e.g., alkoxylated alcohol) with a cloud point above 45° C. Use of a single nonionic surfactant, or a surfactant package that may include a small fraction (e.g., less than 0.5%) of sodium lauryl sulfate or another anionic surfactant has been found to be surprisingly effective at stabilizing the peroxide/activator combination, even where water content may be 85% or greater. The composition can have a pH of 5 or less (e.g., 3 to 4). The composition may be free of other anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, magnesium salts, borates and boric acid, hydroxides, chelating agents, various amine oxides, ethoxylated amines, and the like.

Abstract: Treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of effectively removing stains better than detergent alone, and which can be used both through the wash and as a pre-treatment. As a pre-treatment, the compositions remove stains “right before your eyes”. The compositions may be free of oxidizing agents so as to be safe for use on a wide variety of fabrics and dyes. The composition may include one or more alkoxylate surfactants and a polymeric anti-redeposition agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated polyethyleneimine polymer, and an acrylate copolymer. The composition may be free of enzymes, ether sulfate surfactants, and alkylene oxide (“EO” and “PO”) sulfate surfactants.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for dishwashing including an alkoxylated polyethylenimine and a surfactant actives component. The surfactant actives component includes an anionic surfactant, an additional surfactant, a betaine, and an amine oxide. A method of forming the cleaning composition is also disclosed. The method includes the step of combining the alkoxylated polyethylenimine and the surfactant actives component to form the cleaning composition.

Abstract: Treatment compositions for use in laundry capable of effectively removing stains better than detergent alone, and which can be used both through the wash and as a pre-treatment. As a pre-treatment, the compositions remove stains “right before your eyes”. The compositions may be free of oxidizing agents so as to be safe for use on a wide variety of fabrics and dyes. The composition may include one or more alkoxylate surfactants and a polymeric anti-redeposition agent selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated polyethyleneimine polymer, and an acrylate copolymer. The composition may be free of enzymes, ether sulfate surfactants, and alkylene oxide (“EO” and “PO”) sulfate surfactants.

Abstract: A proppant includes a surface treatment comprising an antistatic component and a hydrophilic component. The antistatic component comprises a quaternary ammonium compound. The hydrophilic component comprises a polyether polyol. A method of forming the proppant comprises the step of applying the surface treatment onto the proppant.

Abstract: Provided herein are cleaning compositions that are particle-free. The compositions comprises a solution containing one or more alkyl polyglucosides and one or more 2-propylheptanol alkoxylates, wherein the one or more 2-propylheptanol alkoxylates have a relatively low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value. Also provided are methods of making and using same.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides comprising (a) about 71-76% by weight of one or more C8-C22 fatty acid monoethanolamides, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of one or more hydrotropes, based on the fluid formulation, wherein the fluid formulation is homogeneous, pumpable and color stable at a temperature of less than 55° C. A preferred embodiment is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of cocamide monoethanolamide (CMEA) consisting of (a) about 71-76% by weight of CMEA, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of glycerol, based on the fluid formulation. Methods of preparing the fluid concentrate formulations mulations are also disclosed. The fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides are useful in the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A cleaning composition, useful for dishwashing, comprises about 1 to about 35 weight percent (wt. %) of an anionic surfactant, about 1 to about 35 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant, and at least about 1 wt. % of lactic acid. The anionic and nonionic surfactants are present in a combined amount of at least about 8 wt. %. Each of the weight percentages is based on 100 parts by weight of the composition. The composition has a pH of no greater than about 4. A method of forming the composition comprises the steps of combining the anionic and nonionic surfactants to form a first solution, and combining a supplemental acid different from lactic acid with the first solution to form a second solution. The second solution has a pH of no greater than about 5. The method further comprises the step of combining the lactic acid and second solution to form the composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are cleaning compositions that are particle-free. The compositions comprises a solution containing one or more alkyl polyglucosides and one or more 2-propylheptanol alkoxylates, wherein the one or more 2-propylheptanol alkoxylates have a relatively low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value. Also provided are methods of making and using same.

Abstract: A composition for dissolving and/or inhibiting deposition of scale on a surface of a system comprises an acidic component, a wetting agent, and a corrosion inhibitor. The composition may further comprise water. The acidic component comprises an alkanesulfonic acid, e.g. methanesulfonic acid (MSA). The wetting agent comprises a surfactant. The corrosion inhibitor comprises an amphoteric surfactant. The alkanesulfonic acid is present in an amount of at least about 50 weight percent (wt %), the surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 30 wt %, and the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.025 to about 20 wt %, each based on 100 wt % of the alkanesulfonic acid, the surfactant, and the amphoteric surfactant combined. A method of dissolving and/or inhibiting deposition of scale on the surface of the system comprises the step of contacting the surface of the system with the composition.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides comprising (a) about 71-76% by weight of one or more C8-C22 fatty acid monoethanolamides, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of one or more hydrotropes, based on the fluid formulation, wherein the fluid formulation is homogeneous, pumpable and color stable at a temperature of less than 55° C. A preferred embodiment is drawn to fluid concentrate formulations of cocamide monoethanolamide (CMEA) consisting of (a) about 71-76% by weight of CMEA, (b) about 15-17% by weight of water, and (c) about 10-12% by weight of glycerol, based on the fluid formulation. Methods of preparing the fluid concentrate formulations mulations are also disclosed. The fluid concentrate formulations of fatty acid monoethanolamides are useful in the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid cleaning composition comprising (i) at least one nonionic surfactant, (ii) at least one anionic surfactant, (iii) at least one non-aqueous solvent, and (iv) water, characterized in that the water content of the composition is below 10% by weight, and the composition is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, water-soluble packages such as pouches or sachets, containing the liquid cleaning composition, are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.

Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition, particularly useful for cleaning vertical or other surfaces where superior surface cling is important and preferably in the form of an oil-continuous microemulsion, comprising one or more primary solvents, one or more polar solvents, and one or more primary emulsifiers, one or more secondary emulsifiers, one or more co-surfactants, one or more thickeners, water, and, optionally, one or more auxiliary additives.

Abstract: A surfactant composition including an alkyl polyglycoside, an ethoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol, and an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide and about 2 to about 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol, with a ratio of moles of ethylene oxide to moles of propylene oxide of about 1:2 is provided. The surfactant composition including about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an ethoxylated alcohol, and, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol is also provided. A cleaning composition including the surfactant compositions described above is also provided. A method for cleaning hard surfaces includes applying to a hard surface the surfactant and cleaning compositions described above is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is a thickened aqueous acid solution wherein the thickener is an aliphatic or alicyclic betaine of the formula in which R is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic of alicyclic group containing from 12-30 carbon atoms. The aliphatic group can be straight chain or branched. The betaine is present in a range of from 1.0% to 15% by weight of the acid solution. The acid solution has a pH of less than 3 and a concentration of the acid from 4% to 20% by weight of the solution.

Abstract: A terpene-free cleaning composition containing: (a) an oil-soluble anionic surfactant; (b) a water-soluble anionic surfactant; (c) a primary solvent consisting of a C1-4 alkyl ester; (d) a short-chain cosurfactant; and (e) water.

Abstract: A surfactant composition including an alkyl polyglycoside, an ethoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol, and an alkoxylated alcohol with an average of about 1 to about 30 moles of ethylene oxide and about 2 to about 60 moles of propylene oxide per mole of alcohol, with a ratio of moles of ethylene oxide to moles of propylene oxide of about 1:2 is provided. The surfactant composition including about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkyl polyglycoside, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an ethoxylated alcohol, and, about 1% to about 50% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol is also provided. A cleaning composition including the surfactant compositions described above is also provided. A method for cleaning hard surfaces includes applying to a hard surface the surfactant and cleaning compositions described above is also provided.