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: 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: A cleansing product containing: (a) a water insoluble substrate; and (b) a surfactant composition impregnated onto the substrate, the composition containing: (i) at least one lathering surfactant; and (ii) at least about 40% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of water.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparations for impregnating cosmetic wipes, characterized in that they contain (a) an emulsifier mixture containing nonionic and amphoteric surfactants in a quantity ratio of 10:1 to 1:1, based on the quantity of emulsifiers, (b) a mixture of wax components containing wax esters, partial glycerides and fatty alcohol ethoxylates and (c) at least one cationic polymer. The preparations containing wax particles lead to optimal foaming and cleansing performance and to a favorable sensorial impression.

Abstract: Aqueous-based compositions useful as body cleansers comprised of the following components:

Abstract: A process for decreasing skin irritation caused by shaving involving contacting the skin with a composition containing chitosan.

Abstract: A process for the remediation of soil, rock or water contaminated with volatile organic compounds involving: (1) forming an emulsifier comprising: (a) a sugar surfactant; and (b) a nonionic surfactant, other than the sugar surfactant which, when combined with the sugar surfactant, provides a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of from about 8.0 to about 13.0; (2) mixing the emulsifier with the volatile organic compounds to form a stable emulsion; and (3) removing the stable emulsion from the soil, rock or water.

Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from at least about 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a carboxylated alkyl polyglycoside in combination with an anionic surfactant to increase foam. The carboxylated alkyl polyglycoside, according to the invention, can be the reaction product of an alkyl polyglycoside with an alpha- or 2-halocarboxylic acid; the reaction product of an alkyl polyglycoside with an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid; or the reaction product of an alkyl polyglycoside with a cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride.

Abstract: A stable, pumpable, flowable and pourable surfactant concentrate, and a method of preparation thereof, said concentrate consisting essentially of (a) at least one anionic or amphoteric surfactant, (b) at least one alkylpolyglycoside surfactant, (c) a viscosity-adjusting agent selected from the group consisting of inorganic and organic electrolytes and (d) water. The concentrate is economically shippable and easily handleable by the formulator for dilution with water, without gelation difficulties, for a variety of end-use applications with adjuvants usually associated with the desired end-use.

Abstract: A transparent/translucent dishwashing composition in bar/paste form containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside of the formula IR.sub.1 (R.sub.2 O).sub.b (Z).sub.a (I)wherein R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6; (b) a short-chain alcohol; (c) a fatty acid; (d) an amide; and (e) a polyol.

Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising a combination of: (1) a surfactant mixture containing: (a) from about 4 to about 35 wt % actives of a linear alkyl sulfonate; and (b) from about 1 to about 20 wt % actives of an alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:R.sub.1 O(R.sub.2 O).sub.b (Z).sub.a Iwherein R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is divalent alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6, and (2) a foam additive containing a blend of: (c) from about 0.5 to about 4 wt % actives of an amide having the general formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is an alkyl group containing from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms and each R.sub.4 is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.13 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkanol, and --(C.sub.2 H.sub.

Abstract: A process for making a stabilized aqueous zeolite suspension involving: (a) providing an aqueous zeolite suspension; (b) providing at least one nonionic sugar surfactant; (c) providing at least one electrolyte; and (d) adding the sugar surfactant and electrolyte to the aqueous zeolite suspension to form a stabilized aqueous zeolite suspension.

Abstract: The invention is a composition of at least one anionic or amphoteric surfactant, water and a viscosity reducing effective amount at least one alkyl polyglycoside and at least one alkali metal chloride.