Abstract: An article is provided herein which includes an aqueous liquid detergent and a package for the aqueous liquid detergent which is in direct contact with the aqueous liquid detergent, wherein the package is formed from a water-soluble, film-forming material. The aqueous liquid detergent includes at least about 25% by weight of water based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent, and at least about 25% by weight of a water-binding agent based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent. The pH of the aqueous liquid detergent is in the range of about 7 to about 10, and the water activity of the aqueous liquid detergent is in the range of about 0.34 to about 0.64.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for visualizing a soiling substance on a fabric and, in some aspects, methods of quantifying the efficacy of a composition for removal of a soiling substance from a fabric. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods for visualizing a soiling substance on a fabric which include providing a fabric that includes at least one soiling substance, applying a signaling agent to an area of the fabric that includes the at least one soiling substance, illuminating at least a portion of the area of the fabric that includes the at least one soiling substance and the signaling agent with light of a wavelength or wavelength band that is one or both of absorbed by the signaling agent or effective to cause fluorescent emission from the signaling agent, detecting one or both of an absorbance signal and an emission signal from the signaling agent when illuminated.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for controlling swelling of a clay when in contact with an aqueous medium. The methods may include contacting clay with a content of an ionic liquid sufficient to modify one or more transport properties of water through the clay. In particular, in some embodiments, the present disclosure provides clay-based animal litter compositions having controlled flow and clump shape, and a related method. The animal litter can include a clay-based liquid absorbing material and at least one ionic liquid.

Abstract: An article is provided that comprise a solid detergent formulation provided within a fabric pouch. The detergent can be formed of a typical detergent that is combined with a polymer granulation aid to provide the detergent as a formulation comprising a plurality of particles. The fabric pouch can be water-soluble and can particularly be formed of fibers (e.g., woven or non-woven) that are water soluble. The fabric pouch can have a plurality of pores that provide for rapid infiltration of water for dissolution of the detergent therein and the pouch itself while still avoiding any significant loss of the detergent therefrom prior to use in washing. A method of forming a detergent formulation is also provided.

Abstract: An article is provided including an aqueous liquid detergent, and a package for the aqueous liquid detergent which is in direct contact with the aqueous liquid detergent, wherein the package is formed from a water-soluble, film-forming material. The aqueous liquid detergent includes at least about 40% by weight of water based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent, a builder comprising potassium carbonate, wherein the potassium carbonate is present in an amount of at least about 25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent, a first surfactant, wherein the first surfactant is an anionic surfactant, and a second surfactant, wherein the second surfactant is a nonionic or an amphoteric surfactant. The first surfactant and the second surfactant are present in a combined total amount of about 0.1% to about 25% percent by weight based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid detergent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for mitigating residue transfer from diatomaceous earth-based compositions. Some aspects of the disclosure provide a method of reducing residue transfer from a diatomaceous earth-based material by contacting a diatomaceous earth-based material with a content of a layered silicate solution sufficient to reduce residue transfer therefrom. Other aspects of the disclosure provide animal litter compositions including particles of a diatomaceous earth material at least partially coated by a layered silicate. Still other aspects of the disclosure provide a method of preparing an animal litter composition having reduced residue transfer, the method including forming an animal litter composition as a mixture of particles of a diatomaceous earth-based material and a layered silicate.

Abstract: An animal litter composition having enhanced dust reduction properties, and a related method, are disclosed. The animal litter can include a plurality of particles a liquid adsorbing material, such as diatomaceous earth. The animal litter can also include a dust reducing composition, which composition particularly can comprise polyvinyl alcohol and nanoparticulate silica.

Abstract: An animal litter composition having enhanced odor reduction properties, and a related method, are disclosed. The animal litter can include a zeolite-based liquid adsorbing material. The animal litter can also include a nanosilicate odor reducing agent that reduces an odor of litter waste, the animal litter composition having a total nanosilicate odor reducing agent content of about 0.5% by weight to about 13% by weight based on the total weight of the animal litter composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and products formed therefrom. In particular, the disclosure provides elastomeric latex articles, such as gloves and condoms, that can be prepared utilizing a styrene-polyisoprene-styrene (SIS) latex. The elastomeric articles can exhibit desired tensile properties while being substantially or completely free of undesired components, such as sulfur and zinc oxide, which can be allergens. The disclosure further provides methods of preparing elastomeric latex articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful in the deactivation of allergens. The compositions can comprise a peroxide and can particularly be at a relatively low pH (e.g., less than 5). The compositions exhibit efficacy for deactivation of a wide variety of allergens and are suitable for application to one or more types of surfaces to provide for deactivation of at least a portion of allergens present on the surface.

Abstract: An alkaline liquid cleaning composition is provided, the cleaning composition including a liquid medium having hydrogen peroxide, water, and nanoparticles dispersed in the liquid medium. The nanoparticles are insoluble in the liquid medium and exhibit an overall negative charge at the particle-liquid interface. The nanoparticles can be nanosilicates.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful in the deactivation of allergens. The compositions can comprise a peroxide and can particularly be at a relatively low pH (e.g., less than 5). The compositions exhibit efficacy for deactivation of a wide variety of allergens and are suitable for application to one or more types of surfaces to provide for deactivation of at least a portion of allergens present on the surface.

Abstract: A stable, liquid bleach composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a peroxide-based bleaching agent, water, a metal catalyst, and a polyol. The polyol is a secondary solvent that promote peroxide stability in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: A unit dose cleaning product for delivering a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent component containing a peroxide-containing bleaching agent and a first at least partially water soluble material encapsulating the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, a peroxide bleach activating agent component including a peroxide bleach activating agent, and having the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component dispersed therein forming a cleaning composition, and a pouch made of a second at least partially water soluble material enclosing the cleaning composition, wherein the first at least partially water soluble material of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component exhibits a substantially longer dissolution time than the second at least partially water soluble material of the pouch.

Abstract: A depilatory composition, and a method of using a depilatory composition, where the present invention is a depilatory composition comprising: (1) a film-forming polymer; (2) depilatory active ingredients; and (3) a solvent system, wherein the depilation composition forms a peelable film after drying. The depilation composition of the present invention uses a blend of fully and partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol).

Abstract: A peroxide-containing cleaning composition with enhanced peroxide stability includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, at least one surfactant, an alkali metal salt in amounts sufficient to maintain an alkaline pH, a silane quaternary ammonium compound present in an amount sufficient to enhance the stability of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, and an aqueous diluent. A method of stabilizing a peroxide-containing cleaning composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A unit dose cleaning product for delivering a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent component containing a peroxide-containing bleaching agent and a first at least partially water soluble material encapsulating the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, a peroxide bleach activating agent component including a peroxide bleach activating agent, and having the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component dispersed therein forming a cleaning composition, and a pouch made of a second at least partially water soluble material enclosing the cleaning composition, wherein the first at least partially water soluble material of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component exhibits a substantially longer dissolution time than the second at least partially water soluble material of the pouch.

Abstract: A chemically modified animal litter that is comprised of at least one acid-activated liquid absorbing material and at least one peroxide, wherein the litter provides a surprisingly steady and consistent malodor inhibition.

Abstract: A peroxide-containing cleaning composition with enhanced peroxide stability includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, at least one surfactant, an alkali metal salt in amounts sufficient to maintain an alkaline pH, a silane quaternary ammonium compound present in an amount sufficient to enhance the stability of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, and an aqueous diluent. A method of stabilizing a peroxide-containing cleaning composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an absorbent composition and its method of production and use. More specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising a liquid absorbing material, at least one alkaline earth metal peroxide, and an acidic material. The acid maintains a high hydrogen peroxide release profile under acidic conditions, such that the composition is found surprisingly effective in mitigating fecal odor.