Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a surface treatment composition which comprises a polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture and a carrier. The polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture comprises about 2% to about 95%, by weight of the mixture, of one or more polyorganosiloxane fluid compounds; from about 1% to about 10%, by weight of the mixture, of one or more silicone resin, a protonation agent, at least about 5%, by weight of the mixture; of water; and optionally, less than about 5%, by weight of the mixture, of an emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a surface treatment composition which comprises a polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture and a carrier. The polyorganosiloxane fluid-silicone resin mixture comprises about 50% to about 99.99% by weight of one or more polyorganosiloxane fluid compounds, at least 0.01% by weight of one or more silicone resin, and a maximum of 5% by weight of water.

Abstract: A non-toxic formulation for removing cosmetic residue from glass, porcelain, polymeric and textile surfaces includes an anionic surfactant; ethanol; glycerin; water; and optionally an edible fragrance. Optionally, the exemplary formulation includes from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % iso-propyl alcohol, or about 5 wt. %. Optionally, the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sodium alpha-olefin sulfonates, and further optionally, the surfactant comprises sodium 14, 16 alpha-olefin sulfonate. In another exemplary embodiment, convenient wipes are provided that are impregnated with the formulation.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition having a preformed polymer with a zinc counterion and an amino acid based builder is useful in the reduction of corrosion in aluminum dishware.

Abstract: A dishwashing composition made by mixing vinegar powder and lemon powder for use in a dishwashing machine or for other cleaning purposes. The vinegar powder is mixed with the lemon powder in any of a variety of proportions. Both the lemon powder and the vinegar powder are non-toxic to humans and pets.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprises a hydrophobic polymer, a sulphonated polyacrylate, a pyrrolidone derivative and an anionic surfactant. The compositions find particular application in dishwashing applications and exhibit reduced tendency for spotting on the articles to be cleaned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) detergent composition comprising at least one cationic polysaccharide of molecular weight of less than 1,000,000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for eliminating, limiting or preventing the spotting and/or filming phenomena during the washing comprising the use of a detergent composition according to claim 1.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising: a) an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine said alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine comprising a polyalkyleneimine backbone, alkoxy chains and quaternization groups wherein the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine has a degree of quaternization of at least 5% and wherein: i) the polyalkyleneimine backbone represents from 0.5% to 40% by weight of the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine; ii) the alkoxy chains represent from 60% to 99% by weight of the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine; and b) a bleach system comprising bleach and optionally a bleach enhancer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to controlling the viscosity of water-based mud systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for thinning and deflocculating aqueous based fluids used in well drilling and other well operations in subterranean formations, especially subterranean formations containing oil and/or gas. The invention also relates to a drilling fluid thinner and/or dispersant having improved temperature stability, dispersing properties and “solids contamination” tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention provides unit dose detergent products, such as those in the form of compositions comprising: a water-soluble single-chamber container, such as a pouch; and a cleaning system comprising at least one detersive surfactant, and optionally one or more additional components. The invention also provides methods of production of such compositions, and methods use of such compositions in processes for cleaning dishware and/or fabrics, including garments, by introducing one or more of the unit dose products of the invention into an automatic washing machine suitable for washing dishware or laundry, whereby the cleaning system is released such that it comes into contact with a soiled article (e.g., dishware or fabrics) under conditions favoring the removal of one or more soils from the article.

Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.

Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising by weight of the composition: a) at least 9% of coated bleach particles the particles having a coating comprising at least 5% by weight of the particle of an efflorescent material; b) at least 0.5% of granulates containing active enzyme wherein the granulates comprise efflorescent material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light duty liquid detergent composition comprising a low molecular weight hydrophobically modified cellulosic polymer, to provide improved foaming properties.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition offering good performance especially in the removal of stubborn stains, such as tea stains, comprises a chelating agent selected from hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid, glucoheptonic acid, hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid, poly(acrylic acid-co-hypophosphite), and salts, complexes and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition is substantially free of phosphate containing builders and substantially free of bleaching compounds.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The cationic starch provides a layer of cationic starch on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.

Abstract: Fibrous structures containing one or more particles, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A device for washing, sanitizing, and/or sterilizing an item is disclosed. The device may comprise a solution applicator for coating a surface of said item with a washing, sanitizing and/or sterilizing solution. The device may also comprise a heating unit for heating the solution coated on the surface of said item to a working temperature. The device may further comprise a control unit for keeping the temperature of the treating substance at the working temperature for a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-bleeding, non-staining colored speckles for use in granular or powdered detergents such as laundry detergents and automatic dishwashing detergents. The colored speckles are comprised of a salt or salt-containing carrier and a coloring agent and are characterized as being substantially uniformly colored throughout the cross-sectional volume of the speckle.

Abstract: A machine dishwashing method comprises: dispensing two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B into the interior of a machine dishwasher during the cleaning dishwashing cycle, wherein the liquid detergent A has a pH at 20° C. of 6 to 9 and the liquid detergent B has a pH at 20° C. of 9 to 14 and is dispensed at cleaning cycle time t2; and wherein the liquid cleansers or detergents A and B comprise, respectively: A: 10% to 75% by weight of a detergent builder, 0.1% to 10% by weight of an enzyme, 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of a detergent builder, 25% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and wherein neither liquid cleanser or detergent A nor liquid cleanser or detergent B individually comprises more than 2% by weight of a bleaching agent.

Abstract: The use of preparations comprising (a1) at least one copolymer obtainable by copolymerization of (a1.1) at least one N-vinylamide, (a1.2) vinyl acetate, (a1.3) at least one polyether, (a1.4) optionally at least one further comonomer, (a2) at least one alkoxylate of the general formula (I) R1—(OCH2CHR2)mOR3 ??(I) where the variables are defined as follows: R1 is C8-C24-alkyl, linear or branched, R2 is C1-C10-alkyl, in each case identical or different, linear or branched, or hydrogen, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, linear or branched, m is 1 to 100, in formulations for machine dishwashing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) wherein R is a linear or branched saturated alkyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms or a linear or branched unsaturated alkenyl group with one or more double bonds and comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 20, and M is a counter ion, and b) one or more nonionic surfactants having a cloud point of 30° C. or more, and c) one or more builder substances. The inventive automatic dishwashing detergent compositions in particular possess an advantageous anti-spotting behavior.

Abstract: A method of providing fast drying and/or delivering shine on a hard surface with a composition comprising an amphiphilic graft polymer based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component, wherein said amphiphilic graft polymer is water-soluble or water-dispersible and has a weight average molar mass of from about 3,000 to about 100,000, and wherein said hard surface is selected from the group consisting of a household hard surface; a dish; flatware; glassware; cutlery; and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) RO?CH2CH2O?nCH2—COOM??(I) wherein R is a linear or branched saturated alkyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms or a linear or branched unsaturated alkenyl group with one or more double bonds and comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 20, and M is a counter ion, and b) one or more builder substances, and which are characterized in that the automatic dishwashing detergent compositions are free of nonionic surfactants. The inventive automatic dishwashing detergent compositions in particular possess an advantageous anti-spotting behavior.

Abstract: A cleaning composition including an ethoxylated alcohol and monoethoxylated quaternary amine blend, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biodegradable, volatile organic compound free, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates with substantially similar cleaning of food soils.

Abstract: A dishwashing detergent composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning dishware are provided. In some embodiments, the dishwashing detergent composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A particle comprising an aminocarboxylic builder obtainable by a process comprising the steps of: a) providing a solution comprising the aminocarboxylic builder; b) optionally adding an acidifying agent; c) adding sulphate or citrate to the solution resulting from of step b) to form a mixture; and d) converting the mixture resulting from step c) into particles.

Abstract: A phosphate and phosphonate-free gel automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The gel detergent may also be free of a bleach ingredient (i.e., it does not contain either chlorine bleach or an oxygen bleach).

Abstract: A cartridge, in particular for use in water-conveying household appliances, encompassing an enzyme-containing preparation that contains at least one enzyme protein and has a specific heat capacity cp at 20° C. of less than 3.8 J/(g*K), preferably less than 3.0 J/(g*K), and is stocked in a cartridge or cartridge chamber having an internal volume of between 20 and 500 ml and an average wall thickness of between 0.1 and 2 mm, and the cartridge material has a specific heat capacity cp at 20° C. of between 1 and 2 J/(g*K), preferably between 1.15 and 1.9 J/(g*K), particularly preferably between 1.5 and 1.8 J/(g*K).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener preparable by a process which comprises obtaining a cationic polymer by inverse emulsion polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one cationic monomer, optionally at least one anionic monomer and/or optionally at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at least one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, the temperature being kept constant during the inverse emulsion polymerization and being at least 40° C., preferably 50 to 90° C., and after the inverse emulsion polymerization has ended, activator being added to obtain the thickener.

Abstract: A mixed powder or mixed granule for use in detergent formulations for machine dishwashing contains the following components: a) from 10 to 95% by weight of a copolymer of a1) from 50 to 93 mol % of acrylic acid and/or of a water-soluble salt of acrylic acid, a2) from 5 to 30 mol % of methacrylic acid and/or of a water-soluble salt of methacrylic acid, and a3) from 2 to 20 mol % of at least one nonionic monomer, wherein monomers a1) to a3) are copolymerized in a random or block manner, b) from 5 to 80% by weight of a complexing agent selected from the group consisting of a glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivative and glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid and salts thereof, c) from 0 to 20% by weight of a polyethylene glycol, of a nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions and compositions of matter, having polyvalent metal compounds and high levels of low-foaming, nonionic surfactants, are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent composition for use in the main wash of a dishwasher to provide drying wherein the detergent comprises an esterified alkyl alkoxylated surfactant of general formula (I) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 8 to 16 carbon atoms; R3, R1 independently of one another, are hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is an unbranched alkyl radical having 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n independently of one another, are a number from 1 to 5 and m is a number from 13 to 35; and a dispersant selected from the group of organic polymers, organic builders and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A core-shell particle wherein the core comprises an aminocarboxylic builder and the shell comprises a water-soluble inorganic salt.

Abstract: Formulations comprising (A) at least one compound selected from aminocarboxylates and polyaminocarboxylates, and salts and derivatives thereof, (B) at least one zinc salt, and (C) at least one homopolymer or copolymer of ethyleneimine.

Abstract: Formulations comprising (A) at least one compound selected from aminocarboxylates and polyaminocarboxylates, and salts and derivatives thereof, (B) at least one salt of bismuth, and (C) at least one homopolymer or copolymer of ethyleneimine.

Abstract: Cleaner compositions, associated cleaners, and associated methods are disclosed. The cleaner compositions are capable for use in making thickened cleaners that are capable of removing from vertical and inverted surfaces fresh, greasy soils and baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. The cleaner compositions include one or more alkalinity sources, one or more chelants, one or more surfactants, one or more thickening agents, one or more buffers, and as a remainder, water. Cleaner compositions of the invention are substantially free of phosphates and have a low caustic content making them user and environmentally friendly. Yet the cleaners of the invention are surprisingly effective at removing tenacious baked-on soils encountered in the food service industry. Compositions of the invention have a viscosity of about 700 cps and are applied using a foaming or misting dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactant hydrophobes or “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactants. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system that has a “Surfactant Hydrophobe Sustainability Index” (SHSI) greater than or equal to 0.70 or a “Surfactant Sustainability Index” (SSI) greater than or equal to 0.70.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a blend of selected isoprenoid-based surfactants and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides easy to handle, stable bleach material particle comprising a co-granulate of a bleach material, a water soluble binder and a disintegrant. It also provides easy to handle, stable shaped bodies comprising bleach material, a binder and a disintegrant where at least the bleach material and the binder are preferably co-granulated together. Detergent compositions comprising the bleach material particle or the shaped body are also provided. The products of the invention exhibit good solubility characteristics and bleachable stain removal performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a specific blend of isoprenoid-based surfactants to deliver high suds cleaning performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising a highly branched surfactant as the primary surfactant. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising greater than about 25% of a highly branched surfactant.

Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided including an alkalinity source, a corrosion inhibitor and optionally, a cleaning agent. The glass corrosion inhibitor includes at least a soluble lithium salt and optionally includes a soluble aluminum salt and/or a soluble silicate salt. The warewashing detergent composition has a pH of at least about 8.

Abstract: A method for producing compressed tablets comprising bleach material, the method comprising the steps of; 1) forming a co-granulate comprising a bleach material and a water soluble binder, 2) adding the co-granulate from step 1, or a mixture comprising the co-granulate from step 1, to a mould cavity of a tablet-compressing machine, 3) applying a mean compression force to the co-granulate or the mixture in step 2 to form a compressed tablet and wherein the mean compression force used in step 3 is in the range of from 0.25 kN to 5 kN. The preferred bleach is PAP. The compressed tablets produced by the method exhibit good dissolution properties and good performance on bleachable stains.

Abstract: An ADW composition comprising a builder and a water-soluble copolymer which comprises: (a) from about 30 to 60 mol % of the copolymer having a structural unit originating from a monoethylenic unsaturated dicarboxylic acid (or dicarboxylate) monomer having 4 to 6 carbon atoms or its anhydride at; (b) from about 30 to 60 mol % of the copolymer having a structural unit originating from a monoethylenic unsaturated monocarboxylic acid (or monocarboxylate) monomer having 3 to 8 carbon atoms; and (c) from about 5 to 15 mol % of the polymer having a structural unit originating from a monoethylenic unsaturated monomer having a sulfonic (or sulfonate) group; wherein the water-soluble copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 50,000 wherein the copolymer is polymerized with hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing an aqueous detergent dispersion comprising mixing at least one silane compound, colloidal silica particles, and a detergent to form an aqueous detergent dispersion comprising silanized colloidal silica particles. The invention also relates to a dispersion obtainable by the method and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA.