Abstract: The present application describes a microcapsule comprising: (i) a lipophilic core material, and (ii) a microcapsule shell, wherein microcapsule shell formed from oil-in-water emulsion polymerisation of monomer mixture consisting essentially of: (a) greater than 70 to about 99% by weight of at least one polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, (b) about 1 to about 30% by weight of at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer or its ester, and (c) about 0 to about 30% by weight of at least one vinyl monomer. Also provides process for preparing the same and its method of use in various applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laundry or cleaning composition comprising (i) from about 0.001 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one cationic polymer selected from the group consisting of poly acrylamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride Poly(APTAC), polydiallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride poly(DADMAC), copolymers of polyAPTAC, copolymers of polyDADMAC, terpolymers of polyAPTAC, and/or terpolymers of polyDADMAC; (ii) from about 0.01 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one non-ionic surfactant; (iii) optionally, from about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of at least one enzyme; and (iv) optionally, from about 0.01 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of at least one laundry or cleaning additive, wherein said composition is capable of exhibiting color wash fastness or color maintenance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laundry or cleaning composition comprising (i) from about 0.001 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of at least one cationic polymer selected from the group consisting of poly acrylamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride Poly(APTAC), polydiallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride poly(DADMAC), copolymers of polyAPTAC, copolymers of polyDADMAC, terpolymers of polyAPTAC, and/or terpolymers of polyDADMAC; (ii) from about 0.01 wt.% to about 50 wt.% of at least one non-ionic surfactant; (iii) optionally, from about 0.001 wt.% to about 5 wt.% of at least one enzyme; and (iv) optionally, from about 0.01 wt.% to about 25 wt.% of at least one laundry or cleaning additive, wherein said composition is capable of exhibiting color wash fastness or color maintenance.

Abstract: The present application describes a microcapsule comprising: (i) a lipophilic core material, and (ii) a microcapsule shell, wherein microcapsule shell formed from oil-in-water emulsion polymerisation of monomer mixture consisting essentially of: (a) greater than 70 to about 99% by weight of at least one polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, (b) about 1 to about 30% by weight of at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer or its ester, and (c) about 0 to about 30% by weight of at least one vinyl monomer. Also provides process for preparing the same and its method of use in various applications.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to novel detergent compositions having polyalkoxylated amine foam stabilizers. The new foam stabilizers of the inventive detergent compositions build or enhance foaming and are particularly useful because of their surprisingly mild, non-skin-irritating characteristics. Mildness is a requirement of components to be included in or used in applications such as liquid dish detergents, hand cleaners and car washes.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing soils. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and applying the composition to the surface to be cleaned. Broadly, the detergent composition consists of from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one polyalkoxylated amine and from 99-1% by weight of at least one water-soluble surfactant. Other constituents may be added to enhance performance. The invention has desirable foamability characteristics.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabrics. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and washing the fabric to be cleaned with the detergent composition. Broadly, the detergent composition consists of from about 10-50% by weight of a polyalkoxylated amine and from about 90-50% by weight of a water-soluble nonionic surfactant. The invention has desirable foamability characteristics.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabrics. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and washing the fabric to be cleaned with the detergent composition. Broadly, the detergent composition consists of from 5 to 70% by weight of a polyalkoxylated amine and from 95-30 by weight of a water-soluble nonionic surfactant. The invention has desirable foamability characteristics.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to novel detergent compositions having polyalkoxylated amine foam stabilizers. The new foam stabilizers of the inventive detergent compositions build or enhance foaming and are particularly useful because of their surprisingly mild, non-skin-irritating characteristics. Mildness is a requirement of components to be included in or used in applications such as liquid dish detergents, hand cleaners and car washes.

Abstract: A pourable low-foaming alkoxylated amine oxide surfactant concentrate and method for making the concentrate are disclosed. The amine oxide concentrate has novel properties in that it is both highly concentrated and pourable at ambient temperatures. The amine oxides of the amine oxide concentrate include from about 3.5-30 moles of alkoxylated units and may be based on ether and/or fatty tertiary amine precursors. The low foaming properties and pourability of the amine oxide surfactant concentrate make the invention ideal for low-foam applications and for use in surfactant formulations.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to polyalkoxylated amines used as foam stabilizers and a method for cleaning in which foam produced by a detergent composition is maintained for an extended period of time. Detergent compositions including the new foam stabilizers are also disclosed as are methods for detergent foam stabilization. The new foam stabilizers build or enhance foaming and are particularly useful because of their surprisingly mild, non-skin-irritating characteristics. Mildness is a requirement of components to be included in or used in applications such as liquid dish detergents, hand cleaners and car washes.

Abstract: A phosphate-free granular laundry detergent having a cleaning performance comparable to that of a premium phosphate-containing laundry detergent has a surfactant content of 1-30% and a detergent builder content of at least 50% by weight and contains:(A) as its sole surfactant, a mixture of 20-98% by weight of an ethoxylated fatty alcohol corresponding to the formula Z(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures capable of providing a foamability performance equal to that of any of the components of the mixture at a lower cost comprise (1) an ethoxylated fatty alcohol, (2) a fatty acid alkanolamide, and (3) an alkyl sulfate.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions which provide acceptable foamability at a lower cost than amine oxide/alkyl sulfate mixtures consist of (A) 5-85% by weight of an amine oxide corresponding to the formula RR'R"NO in which R is a primary alkyl group containing 6-24 carbons and R' and R" are independently selected from methyl, ethyl, and 2-hydroxyethyl, (B) 5-85% by weight of an alkyl sulfate surfactant, and (C) 10-50% by weight of a normally liquid polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: The divalent ion sequestration rate of a zeolite is increased by blending it with an amine oxide corresponding to the formula RR'R"NO in which R is a primary alkyl group containing 6-24 carbons and R' and R" are independently selected from methyl, ethyl, and 2-hydroxyethyl to provide about 2.3-7.0 mmols of amine oxide per gram of zeolite. Preferred ingredients are zeolite A and N-tetradecyldimethylamine oxide, and the increased sequestration rate makes the zeolite more suitable for use as detergent builder in anionic surfactant-containing cleaning compositions.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions which provide acceptable foamability at a lower cost than amine oxides consist of (A) an amine oxide corresponding to the formula RR'R"NO in which R is a primary alkyl group containing 6-24 carbons and R' and R" are independently selected from methyl, ethyl, and 2-hydroxyethyl and (B) a normally liquid polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: The rewettability of laundered fabrics, such as cotton fabrics, that are softened by the use of a laundry rinse is improved by using as the laundry rinse a rinse comprising an aqueous solution of a mixture of 20-75% by weight of N-octadecyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide and 80-25% weight of N-dihydrogenatedtallow-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride as the fabric softener.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures which have performance and/or cost advantages over either component alone consist of 5-95% by weight of an amine oxide corresponding to the formula RR'R"NO in which R is a primary alkyl group containing 6-24 carbons and R' and R" are independently selected from methyl, ethyl, and 2-hydroxyethyl and 95-5% by weight of a fatty acid alkanolamide. Preferred mixtures are those in which the amine oxide is N-tetradecyldimetylamine oxide and the alkanolamide is cocodiethanolsuperamide.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures which have foamability performance and/or cost advantages over the individual components consist of 50-95% by weight of an alkyldimethylbetaine in which the alkyl group contains 8-18 carbons and 50-5% by weight of a fatty acid alkanolamide. Preferred mixtures are those in which the betaine is tetradecyldimethylbetaine and the alkanolamide is cocodiethanolsuperamide.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures which provide denser foams than the individual components consist of 50-90% by weight of an amine oxide corresponding to the formula RR'R"NO in which R is a primary alkyl group containing 6-24 carbons and R' and R" are independently selected from methyl, ethyl, and 2-hydroxyethyl and 50-10% by weight of an alkylbenzenesulfonate surfactant. Preferred mixtures are those in which the amine oxide is N-tetradecyldimethylamine oxide and the alkylbenzenesulfonate surfactant is sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate.