Abstract: A cleaning composition, which is self-adhering upon application to a hard surface, is provided. The cleaning composition includes an adhesion promoter, water and a sufficient amount of a basic agent, such that a mixture of the composition with deionized water has a pH of at least about 10. The adhesion promoter typically includes one or more organic compounds, each containing at least one hydrophilic group. The cleaning compositions may also include at least one surfactant selected from the group of: anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric, and/or zwitterionic surfactants; where one or more of the surfactants may serve all or in part as the adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an alkali metal silicate, a polymer including maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate monomers, and optionally water. The cleaning composition can include approximately 10% and approximately 90% by weight of at least one alkali metal silicate, greater than or equal to approximately 0.1% by weight of the polymer containing maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate monomers, and approximately 0% to approximately 80% by weight water.

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 process for making a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a polymer in particulate form comprising: i) a carboxylic acid monomer; ii) more than about 5% by weight of the polymer of a sulfonic acid monomer; and iii) optionally a non-ionic monomer; and b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a hydrophilic silica. the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophilic silica to obtain a polymer/silica premix; and b) mixing polymer/silica premix with any additional detergent components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a water soluble magnesium salt, water soluble calcium salt, and silicate or carbonate, which have a beneficial effect on corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion of glass or aluminum. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.

Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a polymer in particulate form comprising: i) a carboxylic acid monomer; ii) more than about 5% by weight of the polymer of a sulfonic acid monomer; and iii) optionally a non-ionic monomer; and b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a hydrophobic silica the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophobic silica to obtain a polymer/silica premix; and b) mixing polymer/silica premix with any additional detergent components.

Abstract: A method of making a liquid ADW detergent composition comprising the successive steps of: a) forming a solution premix comprising: i) water; ii) an alkali metal carbonate; iii) a dispersant polymer; and b) adding an alkali metal silicate to said solution premix wherein said composition comprises a low-foaming nonionic surfactant and wherein said composition is substantially free of a phosphate builder.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid detergent and cleaning agent compositions of high storage stability. They comprise a liquid medium with a water content of up to 15 wt. % and particulate coating bleaching agents suspended therein. The bleaching agent has a dissolving time of at least 5 minutes and a coating of at least two layers: The innermost layer comprises one or more hydrate-forming inorganic salts as the main component(s), and an outer layer, which makes up 0.2 to 5 wt. % of the coated bleaching agent, comprises alkali metal silicate(s) with a modulus of SiO2 to M2O (M=alkali metal) of greater than 2.5 as the main component(s). Preferred compositions comprise sodium percarbonate with an innermost layer of substantially sodium sulfate and an outermost layer of substantially 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % sodium silicate (modulus 3.2 to 4.2) as the bleaching agent.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition in unit dose form for delivery into the main-wash cycle of an automatic dishwashing machine, the composition comprising a phosphate or non-phosphate detergency builder and a sulfonated anti-scaling polymer.

Abstract: Through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, are provided for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing.

Abstract: A machine dishwasher product comprising: a) 1 to 60% by weight of nonaqueous solvent(s), b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monomers containing sulfonic acid groups iii) optionally further ionic or nonionogenic monomers c) 5 to 30% by weight of nonionic surfactant(s). Also, the machine dishwasher product, packaged in portions in a water-soluble enclosure.

Abstract: A ceramic composition is provided to protect glassware from corrosion in a dishwasher. The ceramic composition contains at least one compound which releases an active agent during washing and/or rinsing cycles of a dishwasher to protect glassware from corrosion.

Abstract: The invention provides an adsorbate which comprises a soluble zinc compound of a polycarboxylic acid adsorbed on crystalline alkali metal phyllosilicate, and the use thereof.

Abstract: Liquid aqueous machine dishwasher products comprising a) 20 to 50% by weight of one or more water-soluble builder(s), b) 0.1 to 70% by weight of copolymers of i) unsaturated carboxylic acids ii) monomers containing sulfonic acid groups iii) optionally further ionic or nonionogenic monomers c) 5 to 30% by weight of nonionic surfactant(s). Also, the composition packaged in portions in a water-soluble enclosure.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition in unit dose form for delivery into the main-wash cycle of an automatic dishwashing machine, the composition comprising a phosphate or non-phosphate detergency builder and a sulfonated anti-scaling polymer.

Abstract: Solid laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and cleaners which are obtained by mixing gemini surfactants of the formula (I), R1CH(OH)CHR3(OCH2CH2)nOCHR4CH(OH)R2??(I) in which R1 and R2,independently of one another, are linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl radicals having 4 to 22 carbon atoms, R3 and R4, independent of one another, each represents a hydrogen or an alk(en)yl radical having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms and n is a number from 5 to 400, with inorganic or organic carriers.

Abstract: A method is provided for using a ceramic composition to protect glassware from corrosion in a dishwasher. The ceramic composition contains at least one compound which releases an active agent during washing and/or rinsing cycles of a dishwasher to protect glassware from corrosion.

Abstract: The invention relates to laundry detergents and cleaners comprising microdisperse, hydrophilic silicate-containing particles. The particle diameter of the particles is preferably 1 to 500 nm. The addition of the silicate-containing particles leads to improved soil release with a simultaneous reduction in the tendency for resoiling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sparingly soluble alkali metal silicate which comprises alkali metal phyllosilicate in finely divided form in a non-phyllosilicatic alkali metal silicate environment of the formula x MI2O.y SiO2, in which MI is an alkali metal and y/x (1.9 to 500): 1; a process for its preparation and its use in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: A water soluble glass is used in dishwashing machines as corrosion protection for glassware. The water soluble glass consists of at least one compound which, in the cleaning and/or rinsing cycles, releases an agent that protects glassware against corrosion. Each of the compounds accounts for no more than 85 molar % of the glass and the solubility of the water soluble glass is defined by a mass loss of at least 0.5 mm under the conditions specified in DIN ISO 719.

Abstract: Alkaline liquid detergent compositions comprising a diacyl peroxide, solvent and chelant are disclosed. The solvent is preferably selected based upon the solubility parameter of the diacyl peroxide present. Preferred compositions are for use in automatic dishwashing detergents, are substantially phosphate free and contain detersive enzymes. The compositions are effective in removing stains, especially carotenoid, under various temperature and pH conditions from plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid to paste machine dishwashing detergent which, in addition to customary machine dishwashing detergent ingredients, comprises a crystalline, layered silicate of the formula aA2O.bBO.cC2O3.dD2O5.eSiO2.fH2O, in which A is an alkali metal and/or hydrogen, B is an alkaline earth metal, C is an element from the third main group of the Periodic Table, and D is an element from the fifth main group of the Periodic Table, and the following also apply: 0≦a≦1; 0≦b≦0.5; 0≦c/e≦0.05; 0≦d/e≦0.25; 1.9≦e≦4; 0≦f≦20. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of this machine dishwashing detergent and to its use.

Abstract: A solid-form dishwasher detergent that contains a builder combination of conventional phosphates and crystalline layer silicates. Despite its phosphate content, the detergent provides improved protection to sensitive tableware, more particularly glasses and decorated tableware, and improved cleaning performance.

Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.

Abstract: A pink colored automatic dishwasher detergent composition is formulated as a gel-like aqueous product of exceptionally good physical stability, low bottle residue, low cup leakage, red color stability and improved cleaning performance.

Abstract: The invention set out to improve the oxidizing and bleaching effect of inorganic peroxygen compounds in dishwashing, more particularly machine dishwashing, in terms of their storage stability. This was essentially achieved by using particulate compounds corresponding to formula R1R2R3N−CH2CN X+, in which R1, R2, and R3 independently of one another represent an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in addition to which the groups R2 and R3 may even be part of a heterocycle including the N atom and optionally other hetero atoms, and X is a charge-equalizing anion. Dishwashing detergents, more particularly machine dishwashing detergents, contain about 1% by weight to 10% by weight of this bleach-boosting agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a speckled powdered automatic dishwashing composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powdered automatic dishwashing composition disposed in a water soluble package that can be added directly into an automatic dishwasher.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled metal surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, and beer kettles, ceramic surfaces such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters, and plastic surfaces. The cleaning composition is noncaustic and includes a peroxygen compound, a chelate, and a metasilicate and/or sesquisilicate. A preferred cleaning composition further includes a surfactant and hydrated builder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic dishwashing composition which can be in the form of a tablet which generally comprises an alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an alkali metal carbonate, a dialkali metal disilicate, a nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal metasilicate, a polymer containing sulfonic acid groups, a chlorine bleach compound, a hydrotrope and a clay.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition is described which contains an effective amount of a defined water soluble cationic or amphoteric polymer and a phosphate or nonphosphate builder. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25.degree. C. A method of using the polymers to prevent fading or corrosion of dishware is also described.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising phosphate builder and metal-containing bleach catalyst, preferably catalysts containing manganese and/or selected from selected cobalt/ammonia catalysts. Preferred compositions comprise cobalt bleach catalyst having the formula:[Co(NH3).sub.n (M).sub.m (B).sub.b ]T.sub.ywherein cobalt is in the +3 oxidation state; n is 4 or 5 (preferably 5); M is one or more ligands coordinated to the cobalt by one site; B is a ligand coordinated to the cobalt by two sites; b is 0 or 1 (preferably 0); and when b=0, then m+n=6, and when b=1, then m=0 and n=4; and T is one or more appropriately selected counteranions present in a number y, wherein y is an integer to obtain a charge-balanced salt (preferably y is 1-3; most preferably 2 when T is a -1 charged anion); and wherein further the catalyst has a base hydrolysis rate constant of less than 0.23M.sup.-1 s.sup.-1 at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition which is in the form of a multilayer table comprises an alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an alkali metal carbonate, a dialkali metal disilicate, a nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal metasilicate, optionally a polymer containing sulfonic acid groups, a wax coated chlorine bleach compound, and a hydrotrope.

Abstract: The caustic cleaner of the present invention has a freezing point of no more than about 40.degree. F. The caustic cleaner is a mixture of aqueous sodium hydroxide and an organic salt derived from the reaction of sodium hydroxide and gluconic acid at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising phosphate builder and metal-containing bleach catalyst, preferably catalysts containing manganese and/or selected from selected cobalt/ammonia catalysts. Preferred compositions comprise cobalt bleach catalyst having the formula:?Co(NH3).sub.n (M).sub.m (B).sub.b !T.sub.ywherein cobalt is in the +3 oxidation state; n is 4 or 5 (preferably 5); M is one or more ligands coordinated to the cobalt by one site; B is a ligand coordinated to the cobalt by two sites; b is 0 or 1 (preferably 0); and when b=0, then m+n 6, and when b=1, then m=0 and n=4; and T is one or more appropriately selected counteranions present in a number y, wherein y is an integer to obtain a charge-balanced salt (preferably y is 1-3; most preferably 2 when T is a -1 charged anion); and wherein further the catalyst has a base hydrolysis rate constant of less than 0.23M.sup.-1 s.sup.-1 at 25.degree. C. Preferred automatic dishwashing compositions further comprise amylase and/or protease.

Abstract: An alkaline degreasing solution containing 0.01 to 3 g/l of alkali silicate calculated as Si concentration, and 0.01 to 10 g/l of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value (=20.times.Mw/M, where Mw represents the weight of a hydrophilic group part and M represents the molecular weight of the surfactant) of 5 to 11 and a structure being expressed in the following general formula (I), with a pH value of at least 9.5:R--O--(EO).sub.m (AO).sub.n H (I)where R represents alkyl group, EO represents ethylene oxide group, AO represents alkylene oxide group (propylene oxide group and/or butylene oxide group), m represents an addition molar number of EO which is an integer of 3 to 7, n represents an addition molar number of AO which is an integer of 1 to 6, and m and n satisfy the relation of n<m .ltoreq.3n.

Abstract: Improved liquid automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising phosphate builder, a bleach, and a silicate which provides a high pH, namely about 11.5 or greater, wash solution and has a reserve alkalinity of about 6.2 or greater. The compositions of this invention are substantially free of carbonate salts.

Abstract: An alkaline degreasing solution containing 0.01 to 3 g/l of alkali silicate calculated as Si concentration, and 0.01 to 10 g/l of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value (=20.times.Mw/M, where Mw represents the weight of a hydrophilic group part and M represents the molecular weight of the surfactant) of 5 to 11 and a structure being expressed in the following general formula (I), with a pH value of at least 9.5:R--O--(EO).sub.m (AO).sub.n H (I)where R represents alkyl group, EO represents ethylene oxide group, AO represents alkylene oxide group (propylene oxide group and/or butylene oxide group), m represents an addition molar number of EO which is an integer of 3 to 7, n represents an addition molar number of AO which is an integer of 1 to 6, and m and n satisfy the relation of n<m.ltoreq.3n.

Abstract: A solid detergent composition and a method of using the composition in a machine dishwasher is described. The product contains a first layer having an oxygen bleaching system, a buffering system of a builder, and an enzyme. The first layer dissolves to deliver a pH of about 8.5 to about 11 in the wash water. A second layer includes an effective amount of an acidity agent selected from an inorganic acid, an organic acid and mixtures thereof, a continuous medium having a melting point in the range of from about 55.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and an anti-scaling agent. The second layer dissolves in wash water to deliver a pH of from about 6.5 to about 9.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a certain combination of metasilicate with other silicate (polymeric) components are disclosed. Particularly preferred compositions also comprise low foaming surfactant and detergency builders.

Abstract: Stratified solid cast alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed in which the concentrations of an active alkalinity source and water of hydration which contain at least one granular material in varying concentration throughout the composition. Methods of making and using the disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Improved automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially granular detergents, comprising bleach activators which form multiperacids, especially specific monoquaternary substituted bis(peroxycarbonic) acids, upon perhydrolysis are provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing a granular automatic dishwashing detergent composition with improved solubility which comprises incorporating low foaming nonionic surfactant with a melting point between about 77.degree. F. (25.degree. C.) and about 140.degree. F. (60.degree. C.) into alkali metal silicate particles, and admixing the silicate with substantially silicate free base granules.

Abstract: Liquid or granular automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising silicate and low molecular weight polyacrylate copolymer exhibiting enhanced hard water filming performance.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergents are provided in convenient, compact form without chlorine bleaches or phosphate builders. Thus, monopersulfate bleach such as 2KHSO.sub.5.KHSO.sub.4.K.sub.2 SO.sub.4 is used in combination with protease or amylase enzymes and acrylate organic dispersants to provide good cleaning of tableware. Weak builders such as citrate and pH-adjusting agents such as carbonate, bicarbonate and silicate can be present in the composition.

Abstract: We have found an alkaline warewashing detergent composition that can contain a critical amount of a nonionic rinse agent that when used in automatic warewashing machines permits the use of a potable water rinse without the addition of a separate rinse agent. Sufficient residual nonionic surfactant from the alkaline detergent remains on the surface ware and internal machine and rack surfaces after washing to promote adequate sheeting in the rinse cycle. The residual nonionic surfactant on internal surfaces dissolves in the rinse water to create an effective aqueous rinse agent. The nonionic rinse agents can be a single nonionic for both foam reduction cleaning and sheeting or can be a blend of nonionic materials providing these functions. The detergent can be in the form of a particulate, pelletized or block solid.