Abstract: This invention is directed to an aqueous, thixotropic dishwater detergent composition which is at room temperature a paste having a viscosity of at least about 30 Pa.s as measured at 20.degree. C. with a rotational viscometer at 5 spindle revolutions per minute, the dishwasher detergent composition comprising:(a) at least one compound with cleaning action or binding capacity for ions causing hardness selected from the group consisting of polyphosphates, aluminosilicates, silicates, hydroxides, and carbonates of sodium or potassium in an amount sufficient to effect cleaning or binding;(b) an active chlorine compound in an amount sufficient to provide active chlorine to the detergent composition; and(c) a thickener compatible with components (a) and (b) in an amount sufficient to give the desired viscosity.

Abstract: A process for the production of tablet form detergent compositions is afforded, comprising:(a) the partial hydration of from 10 to 60 parts by weight of an anhydrous sodium polyphosphate to form from 30 mole percent to less than 80 mole percent of tripolyphosphate hexahydrate;(b) mixing the partial hydrate with from 20 to 70 parts by weight of a powder-form, substantially anhydrous sodium silicate (Na.sub.2 O: SiO.sub.2 =1:1 to 1:4);(c) spraying the mixture with water or an aqueous silicate solution; and(d) granulation by agitation, followed by crystallization, other detergent ingredients optionally being added along with bleaches or enzymes, and adding from 1 to 5% by weight of sodium acetate or from 0.5 to 3% by weight of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate or a mixture thereof as a tableting aid, followed by tableting under a pressure of more than 70 kp/cm.sup.2, leading to mechanically strong, but rapidly dissolving tablet form detergent compositions.

Abstract: Process and product for scenting packaging materials by direct application of perfumes to said materials, whereby well controlled perfume application is achieved without spotting or loss of perfume. The present process is accomplished by formulating the perfume prior to application into a paste and then applying the paste to the package materials.

Abstract: A detergent paste for use in dishwashers comprised of a pasty, thixotropic cleaning agent with a viscosity of at least 30 Pa.s at 20.degree. C. as determined with a rotational viscosimeter at a spindle speed of 5 revolutions per minute and(A) essentially a mixture of hydrated sodium tripolyphosphate and hydrated sodium metasilicate in the form of sodium tripolyphosphate hexahydrate and sodium metasilicate pentahydrate as finely ground substances having an average particle size of less than 0.3 mm,(B) an optional active chlorine compound and(C) a thickening agent compatible therewith for example foliated silicates of the hectorite type and a method of washing dishes in a dishwasher.

Abstract: Processes and means for perfuming packaging containers wherein absorbable carrier materials, preferably in the form of a disc, are separately perfumed and then attached to an inner wall of the packaging container.

Abstract: A process for manual and mechanical cleaning and maintaining the interior surfaces of an unloaded mechanical dishwasher machine as such consisting essentially of applying to the interior of the mechanical dishwasher in an unloaded condition a liquid, acid-reacting cleaning and maintenance composition consisting essentially of:(a) from 5% to 50% by weight of an acid having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of alkanoic acids, hydroxy substituted alkanoic acids, alkane polycarboxylic acids and hydroxy substituted alkane polycarboxylic acids,(b) from 3% to 20% by weight of a water-soluble alkane polyol,(c) from 0.

Abstract: A liquid, aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic cleaning and maintenance composition, especially for dishwashers, consisting essentially of:(a) from 5% to 50% by weight of a water-soluble, organic monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with hydroxyl groups,(b) from 3% to 20% by weight of a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol,(c) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of a low-sudsing nonionic tenside,(d) from 0 to 5% by weight of customary additives selected from the group consisting of odorants, dyes, dissolving intermediaries and corrosion inhibitors,(e) from 0 to 30% by weight of a water-miscible monohydric alcohol having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and(f) the remainder to 100% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A detergent composition with a mechanical cleaning effect for the mechanical cleaning of hard surfaces, particularly cooking and baking utensils, comprising a mixture of granular particles consisting substantially of(A) a powdered to granulated component of conventional mechanical dishwasher washing agents capable of rapidly dissolving or finely dispersing in water, and(B) a granulated component comprising finely divided, water-insoluble inorganic compounds having a particle size between dust fineness and 100 .mu., particularly under 10 .mu., granulated to a grain size of from 0.2 to 4 mm, preferably from 0.4 to 2 mm, and having a granular stability, as determined according to the method indicated in the disclosure, of a half value of 1/4 to 3 and an end value of not more than 15%.

Abstract: Stable, alkaline, granulated dishwashing agent composition containing active chlorine for use in mechanical dishwashers, having a content of builder salts, alkali metal silicates, alkali metal carbonates and, optionally, nonionic surface-active compounds and containing from 1% to 30% by weight of finely divided trichloroisocyanuric acid in the form of granulates or prills with a total surface area as small as possible and having a degree of purity of .gtoreq. 99% as determined by laser-Raman spectroscopy, and from 10% to 40% by weight of granulated alkali metal hydroxide with a total surface area as small as possible.

Abstract: A clear-rinse agent concentrate for mechanical dishwashers containing, as sheeting component, from 10% to 80% by weight of a reaction product obtained by reacting under acid catalysis conditions (1) an aldose selected from the group consisting of a reducing monosaccharide having 5 to 6 carbon atoms and an oligosaccharide thereof having from 2 to 4 monosaccharide units, with (2) a polyglycol ether having an average molecular weight of from 190 to 450, in a molar ratio of from 1:0.4 to 1:1.5; as well as the method of clear-rinsing employing said agent.

Abstract: Process for the rinsing of dishes in dishwashing machines having one or several clear-rinsing cycles using an aqueous solution of an adduct of from 2 to 14 moles of ethylene oxide and from 0 to 7 mols of propylene oxide to the monocarboxylic acid ester of an alkanediol with a linear alkane chain of 8 to 20 carbon atoms, and having vicinal hydroxyls, as well as clear-rinsing concentrates for use in the process.

Abstract: A powdered dishwasher detergent with a clear rinsing effect consisting essentially of water-soluble salts of condensed phosphates, silicates, carbonates, hydroxides, citrates, as well as nonionic surface-active compounds and compounds releasing chlorine in aqueous solutions comprising from 3.5% to 8% by weight on an anhydrous basis of compounds releasing active chlorine in aqueous solutions, from 3.5% to 10% by weight of low sudsing nonionic surface-active compounds, from 5% to 20% by weight of water-soluble salts of citric acid, and from 0 to 10% by weight of water-soluble salts of an organic monocarboxylic acid or an organic polycarboxylic acid; as well as the process of machine washing dishes employing the above detergent.

Abstract: A method for the mechanical washing of dishes, wherein the soiled dishes are treated with an aqueous alkaline liquor having a pH of from 8 to 13 which contains at least one compound inhibiting alkaline earth metal ion precipitation, rinsing and recovering cleaned dishes comprising using finely-dispersed, water-insoluble silicate compounds having a calcium-binding power of at least 50 mg CaO/gm of anhydrous substance and having the formula, combined water not shown, of(M.sub.2/n O).sub.x .multidot. Me.sub.2 O.sub.3 .multidot. (SiO.sub.2).sub.ywhere M is a cation of the valence n, exchangeable with calcium, x is a number of from 0.7 to 1.5, Me is a member selected from aluminum and boron and y is a number of from 0.8 to 6, as said compound inhibiting alkaline earth metal ion precipitation as well as alkaline-reacting mechanical dish washing compositions containing said silicate compounds.

Abstract: Process for rinsing of dishes in dishwashing machines having one or several clear-rinsing cycles using an aqueous solution of an adduct of from 5 to 20 moles of ethylene oxide and from 1 to 10 moles of propylene oxide to a secondary alkanol with a linear alkane chain of from 10 to 20 carbon atoms as clear-rinsing agents for use in the process.