Abstract: Cleansing bar compositions that are efficient and have excellent foam properties and low ocular and skin irritation are disclosed. The compositions include dibenzylidene sorbitol as a gelling agent, a glycol solvent, and a combination of anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants to provide detergency. The compositions may contain hydroxypropyl cellulose as a solidifying synergist.

Abstract: A solid cleansing composition comprising a. About 1 to about 90 wt. % soap, b. About 0.02 to about 2.0 wt. % of a Vitamin E precursor or mixture thereof, c. A Vitamin E precursor deposition effective amount of a cationic deposition polymer or mixture thereof, and d. From zero to the essential absence of Vitamin E.

Abstract: An improved cream soap is disclosed. The cream soap is comprised of water, a surfactant/soap system, one or more detergents, a preservative, and at least one structuring/emulsifying agent. Generally, the cream soap composition further comprises one or more of each of a colorant, a fragrance, and a skin benefit additive. The soap has a more paste-like consistency as compared to conventional cream soaps. And by virtue of its paste-like consistency, this soap can be stored in, and dispensed from a wider array of containment units, and also avoids the problem of “run off” that plagues conventional cream soaps.

Abstract: The use of one or more cosurfactants (surfactant B) in a mixture with one or more surfactants different from surfactant B (surfactant A) for reducing the binding of surfactant A to the surface of the skin.

Abstract: The invention provides bar compositions comprising anionic surfactant, soap, free fatty acid and source of divalent cation sufficiently soluble to precipitate soluble soaps found in the molten process used to make the bars. By this interaction, improved finishing properties are observed.

Abstract: A transparent solid soap or transparent soap material which comprises mainly of a salt of the fatty acid, is obtained by saponifying fatty acid or animal/vegetable oil with alkali, wherein 1) the alkali is sodium hydroxide and organic amine, and a molar ratio of sodium hydroxide to organic amine is from 1:0.8 to 1:2, and 2) a quantity of the alkali is 2 to 3 saponifying equivalents to the fatty acid or the animal/vegetable oil. The transparent solid soap and the transparent soap material according to the present invention can be easily produced without requiring a fine control of moisture content, and a maturing period till reduction in weight is settled, and, besides, good in stabilities of transparency and of weight with a passage of time.

Abstract: A monohydric alcohol-free, transparent, moisturizing bar soap having a high humectant solvent content. The formulation includes: (i) from about 38% to about 96% of one or more humectant solvents and (ii) from about 3% to about 20% of insoluble and/or soluble fatty acid soaps, with at least about 3% insoluble fatty acid soap. The weight ratio of humectant solvent to insoluble fatty acid soap ranges from about 3:1 to about 23:1. The bar soap has a standardized wear rate of less than about 15% and a hardness of from about 30 to about 100 hardness units. The transparent solid bar soap may be manufactured by a “hot pour” process with conventional batch mixing equipment designed for relatively moderate temperatures; accordingly, the bar soap may be packaged for final consumer use in the mold in which it was formed.

Abstract: A solid cleansing composition comprising

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A cleansing bar composition is described comprising an anionic surfactant, a C6 to C18 free fatty acid, and a fatty alcohol having a melting point under about 35°C. and optionally a hydrophobic emollient. Useful emolients include triglycerides, hydrocarbons, silicones, fatty esters, and mixtures thereof. Useful anionic surfactants include C8 to C18 alkali metal acyl isethionates. Suitable low melting fatty alcohols include lauryl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, and a mixture thereof. The inventive bars have excellent mush, lather and wear properties.

Abstract: A soap assembly comprising a transparent soap, an embedded toy, figurine or the like, and an embedded image layer. The soap assembly could also comprise a transparent soap with an embedded dissolvable image layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a molten process for making compositions comprising anionic, surfactant soap and free fatty acid using a source of divalent cation sufficiently soluble to interact with soluble soaps. This allows greater amounts of soap to be used while retaining good finishing properties.

Abstract: The subject invention involves high moisture containing bar compositions comprising required amounts of a borate compound. The borate compound structures water in the bar thereby enabling the retention of high amounts of moisture without compromising bar properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to soap bars comprising 6% to 13% triglyceride oils wherein said bars simultaneously have post processing properties and maintain good lather. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a process of making predominantly soap bars having noted properties comprising adding 6 to about 13% by wt. triglyceride oil(s) at finishing stage post crystallization.

Abstract: The invention relates to soap bars comprising 6% to 13% triglyceride oils wherein said bars simultaneously have post processing properties and maintain good lather. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a process of making predominantly soap bars having noted properties comprising adding 6 to about 13% by wt. triglyceride oil(s) at finishing stage post crystallization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination soap bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates and a method for manufacturing the same. A combination bar composition containing monoglyceride sulfonates of the present invention comprises fatty acid based toilet bars and monoglyceride sulfonates of the following General Formula 1: where R is an alkyl having 7 to 21 carbon atoms, and M is sodium, potassium, triethanolamine, or ammonium.

Abstract: Multiphase soaps in which the individual phases are highly visible when viewed from above and from the side have high stability. Their use permits various scent experiences to be achieved during the washing operation.

Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar which includes a synthetic detergent, a major portion of which is a sulfated ethoxylated long chain alkyl alcohol, a polyhydric alcohol, a water soluble soap, a fatty acid alkanolamide, and optionally an alkylsarcosinic acid and an alkyl polyglycoside and wherein the pH is not less than about 8.0.

Abstract: The invention discloses bars and process for making bars comprising synthetic anionic, fatty acid soap and hydroxy acid salt wherein bar can be extruded at minimum rates and wherein the bar and process are defined by specified ratio of hydroxy acid salt to calcite filler.

Abstract: A method is provided for enabling the use of high levels of fluid material (e.g. emollients and moisturizers) in the preparation of soap material (e.g. bars and noodles), whilst the soap material has a firm, smooth and homogeneous appearance. In testing, the resulting soap bars appeared to be exceptionally mild to the skin. The method comprises the use of a granular material comprising a fluid phase and a particulate material. In an alternative manner, the fluid phase and particulate material may be incorporated into the mixture separately.

Abstract: A composition for a soap bar comprises: (i) from about 0.01 to about 7% by weight of silicone; (ii) from about 0.5% to about 5%,by weight of a first emollient selected from the group consisting of from polyols, selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol, and mixtures thereof; (iii) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of a second emollient selected from the group consisting of vegetable, animal or mineral oils, free fatty acids and mixtures thereof; (iv) about 60% to 90% by weight fatty acid soap; wherein bar has L% light transmittance under 40%.

Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more refatting substances with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.

Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more amphoteric surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.

Abstract: The invention provides bar compositions comprising anionic surfactant, soap, free fatty acid and source of divalent cation sufficiently soluble to precipitate soluble soaps found in the molten process used to make the bars. By this interaction, improved finishing properties are observed.

Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more anionic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprises a. a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, b. a hydrophobic active component in quantities which brings about a perceived effect on the skin, said effect selected from the group consisting of skin conditioning, skin protection from irritants and antibacterial agents, c. a hydrocarbon containing component, and d. a cationic polymer the quantities of c and d selected so that the effect on the skin by component b is enhanced over the additive effects of c and d alone.

Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more nonionic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.

Abstract: A clear soap bar formulation based on sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) and method for producing a clear soap bar. The soap bar formulation uses a SCI prepared with metal catalyst (for example zinc) to promote faster and more economical production of SCI. The clear soap bar is formed from a preliminary mixture of propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), glycerin, water, stearic acid and myristic acid. Sodium hydroxide is added for saponification of the fatty acids to form soap. The resulting mixture is stirred until homogeneous, and a chelating agent is added. The mixture is stirred again until homogeneous. SCI is then added, and the mixture is stirred until substantially clear. The mixture is then allowed to sit without stirring for a period of time, in order to allow air bubbles to rise to the top of the vessel. The mixture is poured into molds and allowed to cool undisturbed.

Abstract: Shaped soap product comprising talc, one or more fatty acids having 12-22 carbon atoms in the form of their alkali soaps and one or more cationic surfactants with the simultaneous absence of alkyl (oligo)glycosides.

Abstract: A transparent solid detergent includes; 3.5 wt % or above of at least one fatty acid salt selected from the group consisting of compounds expressed by the following general formulas (I)-(III); R—COO−H2N+(CH3)—CH2-CH2-SO3−X+  (I) R—COO−H2 N+—C2—CH2—SO3−X+  (II) R—COO−H2 N+—CH2—CH2—SO2−X+  (III) (wherein the formulas R is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group with carbon number 7˜23, and X is an alkali metal or organic alkali) sodium salt of fatty acid and/or potassium salt of fatty acid; humectant; and water.

Abstract: Cleansing bars are formed from compositions containing a liquid phase, particulate silica and a cleansing agent. The particulate silica is present in an amount to provide sufficient hardness to the composition to facilitate processing into a bar while maintaining good foaming despite a high liquid content.

Abstract: The cleansing bar is comprised of at least one fully neutralized alkali metal salt of an alkyl or alkenyl succinic acid in which the alkyl or alkenyl group is a straight chain alkyl or alkenyl group containing about 8-14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention discloses bars comprising fatty acid soaps, free fatty acid, polyalkylene glycol and specific salts of protic acid (i.e., having pKa1 less than 6, preferably less than 5.5). Using specific equivalent molar ratios of free fatty acid to protic acid salt and specific wt. ratio of free fatty acid to PAG and salt of protic acid, applicants obtain bars having sensory feel of soap and which improve skin condition is measured in Controlled Application Wash Test.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are foamed gel air-treating compositions that have at least 50% water, between 1 and 15 percent soap surfactant, a volatile fragrance, at least 0.1 percent carbon, and a foam stabilizer. These compositions can fragrance a room as well as adsorb malodors in the room. Methods for forming these foamed gels are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for a soap bar comprises:

Abstract: Fatty acid-based compositions which include at least one neutralized fatty acid, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic ultra-violet absorber are provided. Additionally, a method of preparing such compositions is provided. The method includes neutralizing at least one melted fatty acid; adding an alkanolamine, a phenol group-containing compound, and a photostable organic UV absorber to the neutralized melted fatty acid to form a pourable composition; and cooling the pourable composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing a detergent bar composition comprising from 5 to 70% by weight fo detergent active, from 0.5 to 30% by weight of amorphous alumina, from 0.

Abstract: A detergent bar composition containing 5-70% detergent active, 0.5-30% amorphous alumina, 0.5-30% of at least one alkali metal salt of carboxylic/sulphonic acid, and 10-55% water.

Abstract: A low total fatty matter detergent bar composition comprising 15-70% total fatty matter, 0.5-40% colloidal aluminium hydroxide-phosphate complex, and 10-50% water. The invention also comprises a process for making a bar of this composition comprising the steps of reacting a mixture of one or more fats or fatty acids with phosphoric acid and an alkaline aluminium-containing material to obtain an aluminium hydroxide-phosphate complex and soap at a temperature of 25-95° C.; adding water to the complex and soap mixture; and converting the product of (b) into bars.

Abstract: A composition and a method of preparing a transparent/translucent moisturizing/cosmetic/personal cleansing bar having a final water content of about 13% by weight or less, preferably about 7% to about 11% water, thereby increasing the melting temperature of the bar to prevent melting and reduce deformation during storage and handling, increasing its hardness and durability, and substantially reducing the tendency of the bar to lose weight over time by evaporation of water by exposure to room temperature.

Abstract: A monohydric alcohol-free, transparent, moisturizing bar soap having a high humectant solvent content. The formulation includes: (i) from about 38% to about 96% of one or more humectant solvents and (ii) from about 3% to about 20% of insoluble and/or soluble fatty acid soaps, with at least about 3% insoluble fatty acid soap. The weight ratio of humectant solvent to insoluble fatty acid soap ranges from about 3:1 to about 23:1. The bar soap has a standardized wear rate of less than about 15% and a hardness of from about 30 to about 100 hardness units. The transparent solid bar soap may be manufactured by a “hot pour” process with conventional batch mixing equipment designed for relatively moderate temperatures; accordingly, the bar soap may be packaged for final consumer use in the mold in which it was formed.

Abstract: A low total fatty matter detergent bar composition comprising 15-70% total fatty matter, 0.5-40% colloidal aluminium hydroxide-phosphate complex, and 10-50% water. The invention also comprises a process for making a bar of this composition comprising the steps of reacting a mixture of one or more fats or fatty acids with phosphoric acid and an alkaline aluminium-containing material to obtain an aluminium hydroxide-phosphate complex and soap at a temperature of 25-95° C.; adding water to the complex and soap mixture; and converting the product of (b) into bars.

Abstract: A soap composition containing: (a) from 1 to 60% by weight of a fatty acid polyglycol ester sulfate; (b) from 10 to 35% by weight of a fatty acid salt; and (c) remainder, to 100%, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A process for forming detergent bars by injection molding in which a pressure is applied to a partially structured detergent composition to deliver it to a mold. The detergent composition can be delivered to the mold in a substantially semi-solid state, at a temperature below 70° C. and at a pressure at the point of injection of greater than 20 psi. Apparatus for forming detergent bars according the invention are also described.

Abstract: A method of soap making comprises pulverizing naturally scented flora or other material with components of the soap making process prior to saponification. An improved scented soap is thereby provided with an intensified natural scent.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleansing and moisturising composition comprising: a) a surface active agent selected from anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic and cationic surface active agents, soap and mixtures thereof; b) a benefit agent; and c) a cationic polymer characterised in that the cationic polymer is present in the composition at levels of 0.05-3.0% by weight, and that the benefit agent is present in the neat composition as aggregated particles.

Abstract: A bar composition comprising about 50-80% soap, about 4 to 35% by wt. free fatty acid and less than about 4% synthetic surfactant. Addition of 1% to 10% organic salt has been found to allow use of little or no surfactant while maintaining consumer desirable properties.

Abstract: The invention discloses extruded detergent bars comprising benefit agent containing capsules wherein said capsules are strong enough to withstand extrusion process while still able to release benefit agent upon washing.

Abstract: A soap bar comprises 40-85% soap, 1-40% water immiscible benefit agent 1-40% solid water soluble carrier and 5-25% water. The carrier is initially mixed with the benefits agent to form a premix which is subsequently dispersed into the soap. Suitable benefit agents are oils and humectants whereas suitable carriers are starches, modified starches and water soluble solid polymers.

Abstract: A soap bar comprises: (A) 30-60% by wt of an alkali metal salt of a fatty acid mixture consisting of: (i) 65-90% soap having 1-14 carbon atoms, which includes 2-15% soap having 1-10 carbon atoms, and which further includes 1-10% by wt soap having 1-8 carbon atoms, and (ii) 10-35% of soap having greater than fourteen carbon atoms of which 0-25% is unsaturated soap; (B) 3-35% by wt. fatty acid; (C) 2-25% by wt. structurant; and (D) the remainder water. The product provides higher and creamier lather than other toilet soaps, and also provides a preferred post-use ‘draggy’ (non-frictional) feel to consumers.