Abstract: This invention provides for, inter alia, a cleaning and polishing oil-in-water emulsion which comprises: A. about 0.1 to about 25% of at least one silicone oil with a viscosity ranging between about 20 and about 100,000 mPas.; B. about 0.5 to about 25% of at least one bisquaternary organomodified silicone of the formula: [Z—M—(R?R?)SiO—[(R?R?)SiO]n—Si(R?R?)—M—Z]2+2X? ??(I) ?whereby Z is a quaternary nitrogen radical, R? and R? are independently from each other an alkyl or an aryl radical, M is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having at least 4 carbon atoms which optionally contain at least one hydroxyl group and which may be interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or groups of the type —C(O)—, —C(O)O— or —C(O)N—, n is a number between 1 and 200, X? is a inorganic or organic anion, C. about 0.1 to about 15.0% of at least one nonionic or amphoteric surfactant which has an alkyl chain length between 6 and 14 carbon atoms; D.

Abstract: Use of cationically modified, particulate, hydrophobic polymers, the surface of which has been cationically modified by coating with polyvalent metal ions and/or cationic surfactants, the particle size of which is 10 nm to 100 ?m, as additive to rinse compositions, care compositions, detergents and cleaners, and also rinse compositions, care compositions, detergents and cleaners which comprise the cationically modified, particulate, hydrophobic polymers.

Abstract: Compositions for treating shoes, especially canvas and/or leather-containing shoes, such as athletic shoes, and methods and articles of manufacture employing same to treat the shoes prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes are disclosed. The compositions are used to pre-treat the shoes prior to soiling of the shoes.

Abstract: An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and/or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or completely cooling the heated wax/oil mixture. Special-purpose additives may be added, such as salts, abrasives, suspending aids, preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, fragrances, etc. However, no solvent other than the oil is necessary, a decided improvement over existing technology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating shoes, especially leather-containing shoes, such as athletic shoes, and methods and articles of manufacture employing same to treat the shoes prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions applied to one or more shoes in need of treatment prior to and/or during and/or after washing the shoes for imparting a desired benefit to the shoes such as cleaning and/or conditioning and/or disinfecting and/or deodorizing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the dehairing (depilating) of animal pelts, hides or skins, more specifically to depilatory paint and depilatory paint (depilation paint) thickener used in the depilation process in for example fellmongeries. The invention provides a depilatory paint thickener comprising a starch containing essentially only amylopectin molecules. Such thickener, is among other things, easily soluble in cold water; improves diffusion of chemicals (like sulfide or lime) throughout the skin; improves viscosity or resistance to shear of a paint, whereby less starch is needed to exert a similar effect; and increases the suspendability of a lime, allowing less time to be used which creates environmental advantages in waste disposal.

Abstract: The invention relates to detergents for removing adherent helminth eggs from the bristles, skin, fur and feathers of live animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hide-curing additive comprising an effective biocidal amount of an essential oil and a non-ionic surfactant. The improved additive provides an effective cure for the hides, is environmentally safe and economical.

Abstract: A method of cleaning surfaces made of glass, graphite, ceramics, polymeric and metallic materials, synthetic and vegetable fibres, e.g. fabrics, textiles or waste paper, in particular membrane surfaces, by detaching or dissolving organic and inorganic soilings by a simple flushing operation, where a solution of an iminocarboxylic acid, a polyamino acid, an emulsifier or a mixture thereof is used.

Abstract: A new and improved solution is disclosed that protects and shines plastic, leather, and vinyl surfaces. The product has the capability of being bought in a wide variety of fragrances, including baby powder, lemon, pine, coconut, jasmine, bubble gum, strawberry, banana, vanilla, green apple, coffee, and mint.

Abstract: There is provided an alcohol composition obtained by dimerizing an olefin feed comprising C6-C10 linear olefins to obtain C12-C20 olefins, followed by conversion to alcohols, such as by hydroformylation. The composition has an average number of branches ranging from 0.9 to 2.0 per molecule. The linear olefin feed preferably comprises at least 85% of C6-C8-olefins. The primary alcohol compositions are then converted to anionic or nonionic surfactants, preferably sulfated or oxyalkylated or both. The sulfated compositions are biodegradable and possess good cold water detergency.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous composition for cleaning fabrics and carpets and inhibiting the resoiling of fabric and carpets. The composition includes a peroxygen compound, a surfactant system, and a polymeric or copolymeric soil resist. The resulting compositions are particularly stable and non-turbid.

Abstract: Sheets capable of developing a positive electostatic charge are used for a variety of surface cleaning operations. Polyester fabric, non-woven and chemically bonded with an acrylic latex is used to dust surfaces, to clean clothes, furniture and carpets. A light solvent such as isopropanol can be used with the sheets to loosen gummy soils. In one mode, the sheets are used in a hot air clothes dryer to remove soils and detritus from garments. Processes for cleaning a variety of fabric and hard surfaces are conducted using the sheets.