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 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 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: 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: A detergent composition which is suitable for making into bars for personal washing comprises: (a) 10 to 60% wt. of a synthetic, non-soap detergent; (b) 20 to 60% wt. of water soluble material which is neither soap nor a non-soap detergent and which has a melting point in the range 40° C. to 100° C.; and (c) 5 to 50% wt. of water insoluble material which is neither soap nor a non-soap detergent and which has a melting point in the range 40° C. to 100° C. The content of water, if any does not exceed 20% wt. of the composition and better is less than 15% wt. The materials (b) and (c) serve to give structure to the bars. The compositions can be prepared by melting together the above mentioned components at a temperature of 50-100° C., without the conventional energetic working. Desirably the molten mixture contains less than 20% wt. material, other than synthetic, non-soap detergent, which does not enter the liquid phase.

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.

Abstract: Described are novel synthetic detergent base materials having a pH from 5 to 8 and consisting essentially of from 45 to 70 weight percent of mild synthetic surfactant, salts thereof, or a mixture of the mild synthetic surfactant and salts thereof; from 20 to 30 weight percent of C8-C22 fatty acid; from 1.5 to 10 weight percent of C8-C22 n-acyl sarcosine, salts thereof, or a mixture of the sarcosine and salts thereof; from 0.5 to 5 weight percent of C1-C22 alkyl aryl sulfonic acid, salts thereof, or a mixture of the sulfonic acid and salts thereof; and from 1 to 5 weight percent soap, e.g., salts of C8-C22 fatty acid. Also described are syndet bars prepared from the synthetic detergent base material.

Abstract: The invention discloses process for making 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 fatty acid to protic acid salt and specific wt. ratio of PAG and salt of protic acid to free fatty acid, applicants obtain bars having sensory feel of soap and which improve skin condition in Controlled Application Wash Tests.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaine) in which, by using floor levels of fatty acid soap and floor ratios (minimum amounts) of saturated to unsaturated soap, enhanced processing (i.e., measured as rates of extrusion) is obtained at higher levels of amphoteric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active, from about 1% to about 80% of an anionic surfactant, from about 0.1% to about 12% of a proton donating agent; from about 0.1% to about 30% of a deposition aid; and from about 3% to about 98.8% of water, wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0, wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Negative Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.3, and wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing skin and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram negative bacteria using these products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Negative Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.3. The invention also relates to these antibacterial wipes wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of greater than about 0.3.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which comprise from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an organic or silicone-grafted hair styling polymer; and from about 40% to about 94.9% by weight of water; wherein the Hair Feel Index (HFI) is at least about 0.65 and the Curl Retention Value (CRV) is at least about 70. The composition provides improved styling performance and improved hair feel from a shampoo composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bar compositions in which an emollient composition comprising thickened entrapped emollient is added to a base bar composition at or during time of extrusion to form macroscopic, concentrated domains of emollient droplets. Addition of entrapped droplets allows far greater deposition than if the non-trapped emollients had been mixed in directly to form chips which are then extruded to form final bar.

Abstract: A body and hair cleanser composition that is non irritating to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The cleanser composition contains a) a sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant, b) a polyoxyethylene-alkylsulfate anionic surfactant; c) at least one amphoteric surfactant; and d) a polyoxyethylene-sorbitan nonionic surfactant. The weight ratio of sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant to polyoxyethylene-alkylsulfate anionic surfactant is about 1:0.25 to about 1:2, and the weight ratio of sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant to total amount of amphoteric surfactant is about 1:0.25 to about 1:2.

Abstract: A liquid aqueous composition comprising:(a) a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof;(b) a silicone fluid in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt % of the composition;(c) a hydrocarbonaceous material in quantities of from about 0.1 to about 8 wt % of the composition;(d) a cationic polymer in quantities of from about 0.02 to about 1 wt % of the composition;(e) a combination of a hydroxy alkyl cellulose and a copolymer of a long chain alkylacrylate monomer and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacylic acid and one or more of a methyl, ethyl or propyl ester of said acid(s) wherein the copolymer is crosslinked with an allylic ether of a polyol, said combination in sufficient quantities to bring about a stabilized composition as visually evaluated, and(f) the remainder water.

Abstract: A transparent toilet bar with an embedded decorative concentric pattern comprised of colored transparent soap formulations, and a method for producing the bar. The preferred embodiment of the bar is a transparent semi-circular rainbow pattern of three or more colors embedded in a transparent rectangular bar with a glittering agent. The preferred method of producing the rainbow is to pour a first color into a small circular mold and then to place that circular soap article into a larger mold and pour a second color around the soap article. A third concentric ring is created by repeating the process with a larger third mold. The finished disk is cut in half to create two rainbow soap articles. In the preferred embodiment of the method, all soap compositions are identical except for color or glitter additives.

Abstract: A bar composition comprising about 50-80% soap, about 4 to 35% by wt. free fatty acid and less than 5% 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 present invention relates to synthetic bar compositions comprising amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaine) in which, by using floor levels of fatty acid soap and floor ratios (minimum amounts) of saturated to unsaturated soap, enhanced processing (i.e., measured as rates of extrusion) is obtained at higher levels of amphoteric.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of triclocarban (N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl) urea; trichlocarbanilide) as an antibacterial active ingredient in liquid soaps.

Abstract: The invention discloses handwash or personal wash shampoo compositions comprising surfactant(s), cationic wheat protein and an antibacterial agent. The cationic wheat protein provides enhanced skin feel relative to other proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin cleansing bar composition in which polyalkylene glycols of very specific molecular weights are used to define compositions which are mild, foam well and provide consumer-desired sensory profiles. A significant amount of these specific PEGs must be incorporated into the bar to deliver these desired effects. To properly process such a bar composition, the cast-melt method is the preferred technique.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid detergent compositions generally comprising anionic/amphoteric/nonionic surfactant systems. Addition of specific polyol esters wherein the melting temperature and HLB are specifically defined has been found to remarkably enhance the oil/humectant structuring and releasing capabilities of a skin cleansing bar. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a method for enhancing the bar's capability of including high levels of oil and/or humectant by carefully balancing the polyol ester's weight ratio to the oil and/or humectant. In the third embodiment, the invention relates to a method of enhancing the bar's capability of incorporating high levels of oil and/or humectant and delivering the oil and/or humectant for skin benefit by carefully balancing the polyol ester's weight ratio to the other costructurants such as PEG 8000 and fatty acid.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.

Abstract: A process for making a superfatted personal cleansing bar involving the steps of: (a) providing a solid-form superfatting agent consisting of: (i) a fatty component selected from the group consisting of C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 free fatty acids, C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 fatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) a nonionic sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl polyglycoside of formula I:R.sub.1 O(Z).sub.a Iwherein R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6, a polyhydroxy fatty acid amide, and mixtures thereof; (b) providing a solid-form neutralized tallow/coco fatty acid soap mixture; (c) mixing components (a) and (b) to form a superfatted soap bar stock; and (d) stamping the superfatted soap bar stock into a finished personal cleansing bar.

Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprising a hydrophobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.

Abstract: A translucent personal cleansing bar containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside of formula I:R.sub.1 O(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to 10 carbon atoms, and a is a number having a value of from about 1.40 to 1.55; (b) a soap component; and (c) water.

Abstract: A bar composition in which use of specific ratio of cationic to surfactant as been found to remarkably enhance deposition of oil/emollient benefit agent.

Abstract: Cleansing bars are formed from compositions containing an oil 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 oil content.

Abstract: A surfactant composition consisting essentially of: (a) from about 20 to about 63% by weight of an acyl isethionate; (b) from about 3 to about 52% by weight of a nonionic sugar surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl glucose esters, aldobionamides, gluconamides, glyceramides, glyceroglycolipids, polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, alkyl polyglycosides 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 a 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 mixtures thereof; (c) from about 7 to about 23% by weight of a free fatty acid; and (d) remainder, water, all weights being based on the weight of the surfactant composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which comprise from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an organic or silicone-grafted hair styling polymer; and from about 40% to about 94.9% by weight of water; wherein the Hair Feel Index (HFI) is at least about 0.65 and the Curl Retention Value (CRV) is at least about 70. The composition provides improved styling performance and improved hair feel from a shampoo composition.

Abstract: A foaming cleansing product is provided as a cleansing composition packaged in a non-aerosol mechanical dispenser. The dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid composition, a dispensing head with a housing enclosing a pump mechanism and a screen material in the flow path to convert liquid composition into a foam, and a diptube for delivering liquid from the container to the dispensing head. The cleansing composition is free of water insoluble emollients and includes an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant of structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a fatty alkyl of 6 to 22 carbons; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COOH and C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa; and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of COONa, CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 SO.sub.3 Na, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa, CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COOH and CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COONa.

Abstract: A detergent composition which is suitable for making into bars for personal washing comprises:(a) 10 to 60% wt. of a synthetic, non-soap detergent;(b) 20 to 60% wt. of water soluble material which is neither soap nor a non-soap detergent and which has a melting point in the range 40.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.; and(c) 5 to 50% wt. of water insoluble material which is neither soap nor a non-soap detergent and which has a melting point in the range 40.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. The content of water, if any does not exceed 20% wt. of the composition and better is less than 15% wt. The materials (b) and (c) serve to give structure to the bars. The compositions can be prepared by melting together the above mentioned components at a temperature of 50-100.degree. C., without the conventional energetic working. Desirably the molten mixture contains less than 20% wt. material, other than synthetic, non-soap detergent, which does not enter the liquid phase.

Abstract: Surfactant mixtures which provide improve dermal compatibility and foam stability contain(a) monoglyceride(ether)sulfates, and(b) fatty acid condensation products selected from(b1) fatty acid isethionates,(b2) fatty acid taurates, and(b3) fatty acid sarcosinates.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a magnesium salt of a sulfonate surfactant, a betaine surfactant and water.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition which comprisesa. 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, andd. a cationic polymerthe 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: A composition for personal or fabric washing comprises:(i) 25 to 70% by weight of surfactant active;(ii) 0.05 to 5% by weight of water soluble anionic polymer and/or copolymer having a molecular weight of from 500 to 30,000;(iii) 15 to 50% by weight of water; and(iv) other additives making up the total balance.Such a composition is particularly suited for producing bars with high water content whilst retaining structural properties and processability. Enhanced physical properties such as higher yield stress, lathering and lower mush are also attained.

Abstract: Cleansing and moisturizing personal cleansing compositions which contain from about 5% to about 50% of a surfactant; from about 3% to about 40% of an insoluble, nonionic oil or wax or mixture thereof; from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of a fatty acid having an average chain length of from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms; from about 1.5% to about 10% by weight of citric acid or water soluble citrate salt or mixture thereof; and water are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash bar compositions, particuly compositions comprising (1) lathering anionic surfactants (e.g., sodium acyl isethionate or fatty acid soap); (2) specific solid, less hygroscopic amphoteric surfactants (e.g., disodium N-lauryl iminodipropionate). The invention relates to the incorporation of significant levels of said solid amphoteric surfactant into the specific bar compositions to achieve superior skin mildness and bar user properties. The invention especially addresses the advantages of using solid, less hygroscopic amphoteric surfactants to reduce the processing difficulties in extrusion and modified extrusion processes.

Abstract: Transparent soap bars having improved lathering and foaming characteristics contain (1) an alkanolamine; (2) 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: (3) a polyol; (4) a fatty acid which is at least 70% neutralized by sodium hydroxide, and; (5) water wherein the water to free alkanolamine weight ratio is greater than 1.0 and the ratio of the weight of the polyol to the sum of the weights of free alkanolamine+alkyl polyglycoside+polyol+water is less than about 0.4.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to specific synthetic bar compositions wherein relatively small amounts of specified alkoxylated nonionic surfactant has been found to enhance mildness of bar compositions without sacrificing processability and desired user properties, such as lather and bar smoothness.

Abstract: The invention relates to new syndet soaps which contain alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides as surfactant component and starch as builder. The products are distinguished by a particularly rich and creamy foam and by an optimized feeling on the skin.

Abstract: Novel compositions are prepared in a non-molten process. In particular, compositions comprise optional fillers with both soap and high levels of synthetic surfactants. When high levels of soap and surfactant are normally used in such process, there is a significant "grittiness" problem. Pre-processing the surfactant containing chip (e.g., "DEFI" chip) has been unexpectedly found to remedy this problem.

Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprises a hydro-phobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.

Abstract: Novel chip compositions comprise alkylene glycol, benefit agent and thickening agent (e.g., fumed silica). Use of chips comprising excess of alkylene glycol over benefit agent and thickening agent has been found to allow significant deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises bar compositions comprising mixtures of the chips of the invention and chips containing defined surfactant systems. A process for forming the chips of the invention and a method of enhancing deposition without compromising processing using the chips of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hand laundry detergent and composition includes a surfactant mixture containing a base soap and one or more fatty acid methyl ester sulfonates (MES) having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a fatty alkyl chain having 6-20 carbon atoms, M+ is a monovalent or divalent salt. A method for cleaning soiled fabrics and/or laundry which includes treating the laundry and/or fabrics with this detergent composition is also provided.