Abstract: An encapsulated active substance for a manual detergent for hard surfaces comprises an essentially anhydrous active substance with at least one surfactant and at least one liquid polymer carrier encapsulated in a water-soluble or water-dispersible capsule, the active substance containing: less than 25 wt. % of carrier; at least one unbranched or branched, acryclic or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated alcohol with 1 to 10 carbon atoms and one or two primary, secondary or tertiary hydroxy groups and a carbon chain optionally having one or more —O— groups; or being free of glycerol. The encapsulated active substance can be used as a manual detergent for hard surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a pH of less than about 7, for treating a hard surface comprising: at least one low residue surfactant and/or an alkyl ethoxylate surfactant; and a polymeric biguanide.

Abstract: A method of substantially reducing biofilm-associated microorganisms on a surface and a composition designed to substantially reduce biofilm-associated microorganisms on surfaces are disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition is an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, alkyl sulfonates, and aryl sulfonates with alkyl or aryl substituents, an acid, and an alcohol solvent, wherein the pH of the composition is between pH 1 and pH 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provide a composition suitable for use as a foaming hand dishwashing composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer having molecular weight of at least 500 and comprising butylene oxide moieties with the proviso that the composition does not comprise greater than 5% by weight of the composition of builder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface cleaners which provide improved fragrance retention properties to the treated hard surface, and methods for using them. The cleaners include a fragrance, a carrier, and a surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymers, polyglycosides, ethoxylated alkyl alcohols, and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers functionalized with a fatty alcohol moiety. The cleaner may also contain water and a base.

Abstract: Compositions of the invention include: (a) a terpene compound; (b) a surfactant; and (c) an ethoxylated aryl alcohol.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for removing organic deposits from hard to reach surfaces. In its basic embodiment, the cleaning composition comprises: a) a water miscible solvent; b) an inorganic salt in crystal form; and c) water. The inorganic salt in crystal form comprises from about 30 to about 70% weight of the total composition.

Abstract: A detergent for glass-ceramic surfaces has a certain abrasive agent content and a pH value lower than about 6. The abrasive agent contains particles of an organic material, preferably in an amount of at least about 20% of the abrasive agent, and more preferably substantially the entire abrasive agent. The organic material may be a polyolefin or polyurethane, for example, and may be predominantly present as particles with a particle size in the range of about 10 to 1000 &mgr;m. The abrasive agent may also include mineral particles.

Abstract: Neutral to basic compositions comprising surfactants other than amphoteric surfactants, copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and an alkylenically unsaturated monomer, and a polysaccharide polymer. Also, employment of these compositions in processes for treating hard surfaces, providing a shine benefit to the hard surfaces, reducing limescale deposits and watermarks from hard surfaces, and for providing a “next-time” cleaning benefit to hard surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hard surface antimicrobial cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a low concentration of high molecular weight ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer and a carrier. This provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds, and biofilms. The cleaners contain other surfactants, and preferably also water and an organic acid.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process of cleaning an enamel surface with a liquid acidic composition comprising an enamel safe acid wherein the pKa of said acid is 3.5 or higher, with the proviso that non mono-lower alkyl ethers or phenyl ethers or benzyl ethers of diethylene glycol, wherein the lower alkyl is of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, are present in said composition. The composition employed in said process is safe to enamel.

Abstract: A process of cleaning an enamel surface with a liquid acidic composition comprising an enamel safe buffering system, wherein said buffering system comprises a salt having an anion selected from the group consisting of hydroxide and carbonate; and a cation that has an ionic radius larger than 115 pm; with the proviso that no ethers of diethylene glycol are present in said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions, which bloom when added to a larger volume of water, comprise: an organic solvent constituent; a germicidal constituent which provides a primary sanitizing benefit, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound; a binary co-solvent system comprising an alkyl diphenyl solvent and at least one co-solvent; optionally, a further detersive surfactant constituent; optionally, but desirably, at least one constituent selected from chelating agents, coloring agent, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents and pH buffers.

Abstract: A chewing gum remover composition containing: (a) a C1-4 alkyl ester of a C6-22 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acid; (b) a terpene; and (c) optionally, an oil-soluble surfactant, and wherein (a) and (b) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 10:1 to about 1:10.

Abstract: A method for preparing an antifoaming composition containing: a) at least one compound of formula (I): (Z)y-(G)x—O—RA  (I); b) at least one compound of formula (II): Z—O—[CH2CH(R1)—O]n—Ra  (II); c) optionally one or more compounds of formula (IV): (G)x—O—RA  (III), and d) optionally one or more compounds of formula (IV): HO—[CH2—CH(R1)—O]n—RB  (IV).

Abstract: Novel water-based cleaning compositions comprising: (a) a surfactant component, (b) a solvent component comprising ethylene glycol pentyl ether which contains at least about 90% by weight of mono-ethylene, diethylene or triethylene glycol n-pentyl ether, and (c) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clear and stable, highly alkaline composition with controlled foaming, containing a high amount of surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct and a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope. This composition has a very good wetting and cleaning ability and can be used for cleaning of hard surfaces, in a mercerization process and for a cleaning, desizing or scouring process of fibres and fabrics.

Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (A) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I: R1O(R2O)b(Z)a  I wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R2 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 (B) at least one product of a reaction between: a) at least one linking agent of formula IV: R4(Y)3  (IV)  wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups with two adjacent carbon atoms in the R4 group and an oxygen atom form an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and (b) at least one compound of formula (II) R3(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pX  (II)  wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to about 36 carbon

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.

Abstract: Removing particles and metallic contaminants without corrosing the metallized wirings and without giving adverse effect of planarization on the semiconductor substrate surface can be effectively achieved by use of a cleaning agent which comprises an organic acid having at least one carboxyl group and a complexing agent having chelating ability.

Abstract: The present invention may include a cleanser having a liposome and greater than about 40 weight percent of a solvent. The liposome may be loaded with the solvent more than about 7 days after the manufacture of the liposome. The solvent may be an isoprenoid or ester solvent. Furthermore, the solvent may be d-limonene or a dibasic ester. In addition, the liposome may be selected from the group consisting of large unilamellar vesicles, multilamellar vesicles, paucilamellar vesicles, and small unilamellar vesicles. Desirably, the liposome is a paucilamellar vesicle. Desirably, the cleanser may have a solvent weight percent greater than about 60. More desirably, the cleanser may have a weight percent of solvent greater than about 80. Moreover, the solvent is about a 1:1 weight ratio of d-limonene and dibasic ester.

Abstract: Hard surface cleaning formulations include an associative thickener and a blend of at least two nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated alcohols and ethoxylated fatty acids. The formulations exhibit an advantageously high foam volume of at least about 150 cc when a 100 ml aqueous solution containing about 0.1 wt. % of the formulation is agitated at 2,500 rpm for a cumulative agitation period of about 1200 seconds. The formulations also exhibit satisfactory foam stability sufficient to clean at least about 25 plates (ASTM D4009-92). Preferably, the associative thickener is the reaction product of a C6 or greater epoxide compound with a polyoxyalkylene polyol. The ethoxylated alcohols and ethoxylated fatty acids each most preferably contain C8 to C18 carbon chains which are ethoxylated with between about 3 to about 20 moles of ethylene oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a metallic or an enameled surface comprising flooding a metallic surface contaminated with deposits with a mixture comprising (i) water, (ii) chippings of woods selected from the group consisting of merantis, bongossis, mahoganies, sipos, khayas, lauans, and sapellis, and (iii) a member selected from the group consisting of polyaspartic acid, salts of polyaspartic acid, and polysuccinimide, and thereby cleaning the surface.

Abstract: Cleaning formulations and methods are provided by which solid deposition is inhibited on hydrophobic hard surfaces typically encountered in bathroom and outdoor environments without detrimentally affecting the appearance of such surfaces. The formulations most preferably include an aqueous mixture of an organically solvated nonionic copolymer, a polyacrylic acid homopolymer and a nonionic surfactant. Optionally, a hydrotrope may also be present in the formulation. Most preferably, the formulations of this invention have a pH between about 4.0 to about 7.0, most preferably around neutral (i.e., about 7.0).

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions a mannanase and a carbohydrase selected from cellulases, amylases, pectin degrading enzymes and/or xyloglucanases. These compositions provide superior cleaning performance, i.e. superior stain removal, dingy cleaning and whiteness maintenance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a hard surface with a liquid neutral to alkali composition comprising a polymer and a surfactant system wherein said surfactant system comprises a sulphated or sulphonated anionic surfactant, a neutralizing co-surfactant and an alkoxylated nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a hard surface with a liquid acidic composition comprising a surfactant system, wherein said surfactant system comprises: a sulphated or sulphonated anionic surfactant; a neutralising co-surfactant; and a sulfobetaine and/or an alkoxylated nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, and water.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, a liquid crystal suppression additive and water.

Abstract: A composition useful for removal of organic deposits from a ceramic, glass, plastic, or metal substrate, and a method of use thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the invention pertains to a composition for cleaning an organically fouled smoking apparatus such as a pipe, a cigarette holder, or a water pipe, and to a process whereby the smoking apparatus is cleaned and disinfected.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises: A) 1% to 10% w/w of a colloid-forming material, B) 0.5% to 10% w/w of a polymeric thickener, C) 1% to 60% w/w of abrasive particles, and D) a bleaching agent. Preferably, the colloid-forming material is a clay and the polymeric thickener is a copolymer of acrylic acid. Such a composition can stably suspend the abrasive particles and has the desired rheological properties for a cleaning composition for use on hard surfaces such as ceramic bathroom fittings and toilets.

Abstract: Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; 0.1-10% by weight of a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic solvents; 1-8% by weight of a surfactant and/or hydrotrope constituent; 0-20% by weight of one or more optional constituents; the balance to 100% by weight, water wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 7.0 or less, especially a pH of 5.0 and less. Although acidic, the improved hard surface cleaning compositions feature low irritability to the eyes and skin of consumers. The compositions also provide disinfecting effects. Processes for the production of the said compositions, as well as methods for their use are also described.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, a liquid crystal suppression additive and water.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents: botanical oil constituent; at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an amine oxide surfactant; an alkyl diphenyl solvent constituent; a binary solvent system which includes at least one organic alcohol constituent and at least one glycol solvent constituent; optionally but desirably a polyoxycarboxylate constituent; optionally but desirably an effective amount of a chelating agent which includes at least one non-ionized acetate group, most preferably a mono-, di- or tri- alkali or alkaline ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants,

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents:botanical oil constituent;at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an amine oxide surfactant;a binary solvent system which includes at least one organic alcohol constituent and at least one glycol solvent constituent;optionally but desirably a polyoxycarboxylate constituent;optionally but desirably an effective amount of a chelating agent which includes at least one non-ionized acetate group, most preferably a mono-, di- or tri- alkali or alkaline ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as others known the art.

Abstract: An improved acidic cleaning composition comprising a low acetate xanthan gum as a rheological control agent exhibits greater, longer lasting stability and shelf-life than acidic cleaning compositions with xanthan gum have exhibited in the past.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, a liquid crystal suppression additive and water.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil containing a nonionic surfactant, a liquid crystal suppression additive and water.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one anionic surfactant, a cosurfactant, an aliphatic organic ester and water.

Abstract: An aqueous viscous composition comprises: (a) from 0.5% to 1.2% of an ingredient comprising an amine, amine oxide or a mixture thereof; (b) between 4% and 7% of an ingredient comprising a secondary alkyl sulfate, secondary alkyl sulfonate, primary monobranched alkyl sulfate, primary monobranched alkyl sulfonate or mixture thereof, (c) between 2% and 4% hydrotrope; and (d) between 4% and 8% citric acid. The amount of component (b) is in excess of component (a), and the composition has a pH of from 3 to 4. A 1.2%, by weight, aqueous solution of the composition has an average rate of foam collapse of from 1.00 to 1.50 cm/min.

Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.

Abstract: Invention is based upon the use of a unique chemical blend for an environmentally safe cleaner/degreaser. This chemical blend comprises d-limonene and SIMPLE GREEN. Both d-limonene and SIMPLE GREEN have been shown to be effective as cleaners and degreasers, but their use in combination has been shown to be synergistic. The components of the synergistic combinations show rapid biodegradation rates (>90% in 30 days), with minimal environmental impact. The chemical blend has a pH of 7.0 plus or minus 0.2 and does not entail special handling procedures or discharge requirements. Also, the use of my invention will not cause any adverse effects to the hard surfaces being cleaned, in comparison to other cleaner/degreasers that utilize a pH near 9.0.

Abstract: A floor stripper composition is provided, having a pH-value above 9.0, and comprising a soap, water and a glycine-N,N-diacetic acid compound, which is preferably methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA). The diacetic acid is desirably in the form of a divalent metal complex thereof. A process is also provided for removing a zinc containing acrylate polymer film from a floor surface, wherein a floor stripper composition of the invention is applied. A good floor stripper performance could be obtained with this composition owing to its low foaming behaviour.

Abstract: The hard floor surface in common food preparation sites can have complex soils that are difficult to remove. Such floor can have two surface qualities. A first surface contains an array of quarry tile. The second surface contains a grid of grout lines surrounding the tile completing the surface. Each surface provides particular soil removal problems. We have found a unique product sequence, used in a method for cleaning hard surface or hard quarry tile floors, that is surprisingly effective in removing soil from both the floor tile surface and grout lines. The resulting clean floor surface maintains a clean quarry tile surface, a white new appearing grout line having no substantial build-up of soil residue. The floors obtain a clean, slip-free surface that is clean, sanitized, and has improved safety from slip and fall accidents.

Abstract: A mold removal composition useful to remove molds adhered to furnishing and walls of homes, particularly kitchen sinks and bathroom walls, ceilings, and tiles, and a mold bleaching method are provided. The mold removal composition contains peroxide, dicyandiamide, alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline-earth metal hydroxide, and water. Its pH is 8.0-13.0.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one surfactant, a cosurfactant, an organic ester and water.