Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a dispensing system positionable in the interior of an automatic dishwasher, encompassing a cartridge filled with at least one preparation, a dispenser that is couplable to the cartridge, the dispenser encompassing at least a temperature sensor and a conductivity sensor, such that the temperature sensor and/or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and/or on and/or outside the dispenser; and a delivery means for releasing a preparation from the cartridge into the interior of the automatic dishwasher.

Abstract: A phosphate-free dishwasher detergent which contains a builder, bleaching agents, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) monomers from the group of mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids; ii) monomers of general formula R1(R2)C?C(R3)—X—R4; and iii) optionally further monomers, and b) a nonionic surfactant of general formula R1—CH(OH)CH2O-(AO)w-(A?O)x-(A?O)y-(A??O)z—R2. The detergent has good cleaning and rinsing results which are comparable to those of phosphate-containing dishwasher detergents or even outdo them.

Abstract: Phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agents are disclosed that comprise (a) builder; (b) bleaching agent; (c) hydrophobically modified copolymer comprising at least one of mono- and polyunsaturated sulfonic acid monomers; (d) non-hydrophobically modified copolymer comprising at least one of mono- and polyunsaturated sulfonic acids; and (e) nonionic surfactant. The agents in accordance with the present invention are distinguished by excellent film deposition inhibition along with good washing and rinsing performance.

Abstract: Phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agents are disclosed that comprise (a) builder; (b) bleaching agent; (c) hydrophobically modified copolymer comprising at least one of mono- and polyunsaturated sulfonic acid monomers; (d) non-hydrophobically modified copolymer comprising at least one of mono- and polyunsaturated sulfonic acids; and (e) nonionic surfactant. The agents in accordance with the present invention are distinguished by excellent film deposition inhibition along with good washing and rinsing performance.

Abstract: Phosphate-free dishwasher detergents which contain a builder, bleaching agents, a nonionic surfactant, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) sulfonic acid group-containing monomers, ii) further ionic and/or nonionic monomer, and b) phosphonate. The detergents have good scale-inhibiting, cleaning and rinsing results which are comparable to those of phosphate-containing dishwasher detergents or even outdo them.

Abstract: Two- or multi-phase detergents or cleaning agents which comprise a) a bleaching agent, b) a bleach activator, c) a bleach catalyst, selected from the group of bleach boosting transition metal salts and transition metal complexes, the bleaching agent a) being present in a separate phase of the detergents or cleaning agents separate from components b) and c). The detergents or cleaning agents according to the invention are characterized in that the bleach activator b) is used in particulate form and the bleach activator particles comprise, based on their total weight, a percentage in bleach activator of more than 80% by weight. The detergents or cleaning agents according to the invention have a good cleaning power on bleachable soilings.

Abstract: Two-phase or multi-phase washing or cleaning agent comprising a) a bleaching agent, b) a bleach activator, c) a bleach catalyst selected from the group of bleach intensifying transition metal salts and transition metal complexes, wherein bleaching agent a) is present together with at least one of the components b) and c) in a phase of the washing or cleaning agent, the agent having improved cleaning performance, particularly for bleachable stains.

Abstract: One- or two-phase dishwasher tablets produced of a compacted, particulate material, wherein at least one tablet phase A comprises, based on its total weight, a) 5 to 50% by weight of citrate, b) 1 to 20% by weight of citric acid, c) 0.1 to 40% by weight of anionic polymer(s) comprising i) acid group-containing monomers, ii) other nonionic monomers. The dishwasher tablets according to the invention have excellent cleaning and rinsing results and disintegration properties with an improved hardness.

Abstract: A phosphate-free dishwasher detergent which contains a builder, bleaching agents, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) monomers from the group of mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids; ii) monomers of general formula R1(R2)C?C(R3)—X—R4; and iii) optionally further monomers, and b) a nonionic surfactant of general formula R1—CH(OH)CH2O-(AO)w-(A?O)x-(A?O)y-(A??O)z—R2. The detergent has good cleaning and rinsing results which are comparable to those of phosphate-containing dishwasher detergents or even outdo them.

Abstract: Phosphate-free dishwasher detergents which contain a builder, bleaching agents, a nonionic surfactant, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) sulfonic acid group-containing monomers, ii) further ionic and/or nonionic monomers, b) methyl glycine diacetic acid. The detergents according to the invention have good cleaning and rinsing results which are comparable to those of phosphate-containing dishwasher detergents or even outdo them.

Abstract: Phosphate-free automatic dishwashing agents containing a) citrate, b) sodium percarbonate, c) nonionic surfactant, d) copolymer encompassing i) monomers from the group of the mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids, ii) monomers of the general formula R1(R2)C?C(R3)—X—R4, in which R1 to R3, mutually independently, denote —H, —CH3, or —C2H5, X denotes an optionally present spacer group that is selected from —CH2—, —C(O)O—, and —C(O)—NH—, and R4 denotes a straight-chain or branched saturated alkyl residue having 2 to 22 carbon atoms or an unsaturated, preferably aromatic residue having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, e) 0.05 to 1 wt % methylglycinediacetic acid, are notable for washing and rinsing results that are comparable or even superior to those of phosphate-containing automatic dishwashing agents.

Abstract: Phosphate-free, bleaching agent-containing dishwasher detergents which contain a) citrate, b) bleaching catalyst selected from the group consisting of the bleach-boosting transition metal salts and transition metal complexes, c) copolymer(s) which comprise i) one or more acid group-containing monomer, ii) one or more additional hydrophobic monomer. The detergents have an improved bleaching action.

Abstract: Phosphate-free dishwasher detergents which contain a builder, bleaching agents, a nonionic surfactant, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) sulfonic acid group-containing monomers, ii) further ionic and/or nonionic monomer, and b) phosphonate. The detergents have good scale-inhibiting, cleaning and rinsing results which are comparable to those of phosphate-containing dishwasher detergents or even outdo them.

Abstract: Washing- or cleaning-agent shaped elements made of a compressed particulate material, wherein the compressed particulate material encompasses a particulate surfactant granulate having a concentration of nonionic surfactants above 50 wt %, and at least 70 wt % of the particles of said surfactant granulate have a particle size below 1,250 ?m, are notable for increased transport and shelf stability, improved cleaning and rinsing performance, and an improved tablet appearance.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a washing- or cleaning-agent shaped element, encompassing the steps of a) making available a shaped element that comprises a cavity in the form of a recess or a passthrough hole, b) applying a coating agent onto the surface of the shaped element so that the surface coverage of the coated shaped-element surface with the coating agent is between 0.2 and 50 mg/cm2, are suitable for the manufacture of washing- or cleaning-agent shaped elements having excellent hardness and good solubility.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a washing- or cleaning-agent shaped element, encompassing the steps of a) making available a shaped element that comprises a cavity in the form of a recess or a passthrough hole, b) applying a coating agent onto the surface of the shaped element so that the surface coverage of the coated shaped-element surface with the coating agent is between 0.2 and 50 mg/cm2, are suitable for the manufacture of washing- or cleaning-agent shaped elements having excellent hardness and good solubility.

Abstract: Products for washing, cleaning and/or detergent applications which comprise: (a) a shaped element comprising a first agent selected from washing and cleaning actives and mixtures thereof; and (b) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible film material; wherein the film material is adherently joined to the shaped element by a heat-sealed seam, are described along with methods for their manufacture.

Abstract: Laundry detergent or cleaning product shaped bodies which comprise two or more noncompressed parts.

Abstract: Laundry detergent or cleaning product shaped bodies which comprise two or more noncompressed parts.

Abstract: Laundry detergent or cleaning product shaped bodies which comprise two or more noncompressed parts.