Abstract: The present invention washes clothes using a phosphorous-free detergent composition for clothes, which contains an organic alkaline chelating agent as an essential ingredient, and an anti-soil redeposition agent, but no surfactant.

Abstract: New cleaning compositions including novel amphoteric dispersant polymers containing anionic and nitrogen containing substitution are disclosed. In particular, cleaning compositions containing modified polysaccharides having anionic and nitrogen containing substitution and methods of forming the same are disclosed.

Abstract: New cleaning compositions including novel suds boosting and stabilization biopolymers containing alkoxy, anionic and nitrogen containing substitution are disclosed. In particular, cleaning compositions including suds boosting and stabilization biopolymers containing modified polysaccharides having alkoxy, anionic and nitrogen containing substitution and methods of forming the same are disclosed.

Abstract: New fabric care compositions including soil release polymers containing anionic substitution, nitrogen containing substitution, and alkoxy substitution are disclosed. In particular, fabric care compositions containing modified polysaccharides having anionic substitution, nitrogen containing substitution, and alkoxy substitution and methods of forming the same are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to detergent compositions containing pyridinol-N-oxide compounds and being substantially free of bleach. Methods for treating a stained fabric using such detergent compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions containing a corrosion inhibitor are provided for removing soil from carpets, upholstery and the like without subjecting common metal alloys used in aircraft and other constructions to corrosive attack. Cleaning compositions include at least one dispersing agent, at least one anti-redeposition agent, at least one corrosion inhibitor, at least one pH modifier, at least one chelating agent and at least one stabilizing agent. The compositions also optionally include at least one fragrance and/or at least one preservative agent. Methods for making and using the cleaning compositions are also described.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to processes for making stable compositions via combining a mixture containing at least one cationic polymer and a mixture containing at least one anionic surfactant in the presence of a high energy dispersion step, followed by incorporation of an external structurant using a low energy dispersion step, and compositions made according to the disclosed processes.

Abstract: A laundry additive article comprises surfactant, water-soluble and/or water-dispersible film-forming polymer, plasticizer, bleach, suds suppressor and Remaining Water. The article is in the form of a first flexible porous dissolvable solid structure having a dry density and having a Percent open cell content.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to detergent compositions containing tiron, a ligand capable of binding iron, an iron-displacing species, and iron. Methods for altering the color in a tiron-containing detergent composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.

Abstract: A particle comprising an aminocarboxylic builder and sulphate or citrate wherein the aminocarboxylic builder and the sulphate or citrate are present in a weight ratio of from about 6:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in fragrance compositions. Novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds of the present invention are represented by formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy; and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.

Abstract: Laundry treatment composition comprising a substituted cellulose having a degree of substitution, DS, of from 0.01 to 0.99 and a specific degree of blockiness, DB, such that either DS+DB is of at least 1 or DB+2DS?DS2 is of at least 1.20, and a laundry adjunct ingredient.

Abstract: This invention discovers that laundry-strength hypochlorite bleach compositions are described by three essential components; hypochlorite, hydroxide, and the concentration ratio (CR), the latter defined as the concentration of hypochlorite over the concentration of hydroxide (also, its reciprocal). The hypochlorite content determines fabric cleaning efficacy, the hydroxide content determines stability, and the CR indicates quality of fabric safety, such quality ranging from damaging to gentle. Therefore, hypochlorite bleach compositions can range from fabric damaging to degrees of fabric protection, depending upon the values of CR. Values of CR (as defined) greater than 30:1 characterize fabric-damaging common regular bleach. By decreasing the ratio value, fabric protection progressively improves to a relatively broad maximum at a ratio value about 2:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for producing stable polymer containing two phase systems, polymers for use in two phase systems as well as products comprising such systems and methods of making and using same. Such polymer containing two phase systems offer enhanced rheology and active delivery benefits without the stability negatives that are associated with the addition of polymers to two phase systems.

Abstract: Branched polyesters with sulfonate groups obtainable by the reaction of the components A, B, optionally C and optionally D to give branched polyesters, where the component A is selected from the group of ?,?-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, and the component B is selected from the group of tri- or higher-functional alcohols, the optional component C is selected from the group of difunctional alcohols or of difunctional carboxylic acids without ?,?-olefinically unsaturated bonds, the optional component D is selected from fatty acids or fatty alcohols, and the subsequent reaction of the resulting branched polyesters with hydrogen sulfite, where the molar amount of hydrogen sulfite is at most 95 mol %, based on the amount of ?,?-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations include a) at least 5 wt % of at least one enzyme preparation active in washing or cleaning; and b) at least 0.5 wt % cumenesulfonate, wherein the liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations are characterized by a good phase stability and enzyme stability and good cleaning performance.

Abstract: A solvent or composition that includes a glycerin short-chain aliphatic ether may be used in a method for coupling, coalescing or adjusting viscosity of a composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surfactant composition containing an alkyl sulfate ester salt derivative represented by the following general formula (1). R—O—(PO)n—SO3m (1) (In the formula, R represents a linear alkyl group having 8-24 carbon atoms; PO represents a propyleneoxy group; n represents an average mole number of added PO that is a number satisfying 0<n?0.9; and M represents a cation.

Abstract: A method and composition for removing stubborn stains that includes the application of a mixture comprising alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides, bleach, and water. A major advantage of the method is that the composition solution is strong enough to remove stubborn stains from soft and hard surfaces and restore original appearance and scent to old fabrics, yet sufficiently mild to not damage delicate and colored fabrics or pose a threat to the person treating the stain.

Abstract: Dye mixtures, comprising at least one red dyeing dye of the formula (1) and at least one blue, yellow, orange or brown dyeing dye from the group of the formulae (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), wherein B is an aliphatic bridging member, R1, R3 and R8 are each independently of the others hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, R2, R4, R5, R9, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy or sulfo, R6 and R10 are each independently of the other amino or C1-C4alkyl, (R7)j denotes j identical or different substituents selected from the group C2-C4alkanoylamino, ureido, C1-C4alkyl and C1-C4alkoxy, (R17)i denotes i identical or different substituents selected from the group C2-C4alkanoylamino, ureido, sulfo, C1-C4alkyl and C1-C4alkoxy, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6 are each independently of the others halogen, 3-carboxypyridin-1-yl or 3-carbamoylpyridin-1-yl, Z1, Z2 and Z3 are each independently of the others a fibre-reactive group of the formula —SO2—Y8, (7a) or —NH—CO—(CH2)2-3—SO2—

Abstract: This invention relates to non-bleeding and quick color releasing colored speckles for use in granular laundry detergents and other consumer products. The speckles are comprised of a porous carrier, a releasing agent, and a coloring agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods to reduce smoking and/or haze during a heated laundry process. The compositions include a smoke reducing surfactant package and a detersive surfactant containing an amount of free alcohol. The smoke reducing surfactant package includes an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant or mixtures thereof. The surfactants are selected such that the amount of smoke or haze produced is reduced and or eliminated when garments contacted with the compositions containing the surfactants are heated to at least about 250° F. Methods of using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.

Abstract: Compositions, such as alkali builder compositions for the laundry industry, are provided and include water, an alkali metal hydroxide component, a chelating component and a hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid (HEIDA) component. Methods for producing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Metal bleach catalysts that are complexes of a transition-metal and a dioxo ligand, cleaning compositions comprising such metal bleach catalysts, and methods of using such metal bleach catalysts, are described herein.

Abstract: A bleach catalyst includes a complex of Fe—, Mo—, Mn— and/or W with a ligand having a skeleton of formula (I).

Abstract: Aerosol odor eliminating compositions are described which are aqueous based and include at least one alkylene glycol, at least one surfactant wherein one or more of the at least one surfactant has an HLB of about 7 to about 20, compressed gas propellant, at least one fragrance, a buffering system and water. The composition excludes inclusion of a low molecular weight monohydric. The compositions have a volatile organic content (VOC) of less than 5.0% of the total composition based on 100 wt. %, or alternatively, a VOC of less than 0.1% as to the total composition based on 100 wt. % in absence of the wt. % of the active fragrant material of the fragrance. The compositions additionally have a consistent spray rate at multiple pressure ranges.

Abstract: Particles containing a polymer and a volatile material, such as a perfume, and particle gas saturated solution (PGSS) processes for making such particles are provided.

Abstract: Reversible switchable surfactants are provided. A surfactant is the salt of an amidine or guanidine: having at least one R group that is a hydrophobic moiety selected from the group consisting of higher aliphatic moiety, higher siloxyl moiety, higher aliphatic/siloxyl moiety, aliphatic/aryl moiety, siloxyl/aryl moiety, and aliphatic/siloxyl/aryl moiety. The other R groups are smaller moieties such as H, C1 to C4 aliphatic or the like. The surfactant is turned on by a gas that liberates hydrogen ions, such as, for example, carbon dioxide, which liberates hydrogen ions in the presence of water. The surfactant is turned off by exposure to a flushing gas and/or heating. When “on” the surfactants are useful to stabilize emulsions, and when “off” they are useful to separate immiscible liquids or a liquid and a solid. The surfactants find uses in polymerization and in the oil industry.

Abstract: Spray-dried laundry detergent particles including: (a) organic anionic detersive surfactant; (b) water-soluble inorganic salt selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate and/or sodium sulphate; (c) essentially no zeolite builder; (d) essentially no phosphate builder; (e) essentially no bleach; (f) essentially no clay: (g) essentially no non-ionic detersive surfactant; and (h) other detergent ingredients, wherein from 5 wt % to 25 wt % of the particles are small particles having a particle size of less than 250 micrometers, wherein from 75 wt % to 95 wt % of the particles are large particles having a particle size of 250 micrometers or greater, wherein the ratio of (i) the organic carbon to inorganic carbon weight ratio of the small particles to (ii) the organic carbon to inorganic carbon weight ratio of the large particles is in the range of from 1.00 to 1.25, and wherein the water-soluble inorganic salt has a volume average particle size in the range of from 10 micrometers to 50 micrometers.

Abstract: Spray-dried laundry detergent particles wherein from 5 wt % to 25 wt % of the particles are small particles having a particle size of less than 250 micrometers, wherein from 75 wt % to 95 wt % of the particles are large particles having a particle size of 250 micrometers or greater, wherein the ratio of the organic carbon content of the small particles in weight percent to the organic carbon content of the large particles in weight percent is in the range of from 1.00 to 1.20, and wherein the water-soluble inorganic salt has a volume average particle size in the range of from 10 micrometers to 50 micrometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxane compositions having a VOC of about 19 g/l, a flash point above 140° F., and a vapor pressure of less than seven millimeters of mercury (7 mm Hg). The siloxane compositions consist essentially of unsubstituted and/or alkylated cyclicsiloxanes having 5 or 6 silicon atoms, an alkylated cyclicsiloxane having 3 or 4 silicon atoms, a linear alkylated siloxane fluid, at least one alkylene glycol alkylether and an alkylene glycol having at least six carbon atoms.

Abstract: Filaments that contain a filament-forming material and an additive, nonwoven webs, and methods for making such filaments are provided.

Abstract: An aqueous solution containing a combination of Phosphoric Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Triethlyene Glycol, Cocamido Propyl Beatine, Lauryl Alcohol, EDTA-Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (polyamino carboxylic acid) and Sodium Hydrochloride is applied directly to stains on clothing that are caused by perspiration and/or the interaction of perspiration with commercial antiperspirants containing aluminum compounds. The aqueous solution converts aluminum oxide into a water-soluble phosphate compound that can be washed out when laundering the clothing, thereby effectively removing the stain.

Abstract: Washing products which comprise a dye transfer inhibitor selected from the group consisting of triazine derivatives of the general formulae I, II, III and combinations thereof: T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)a)bHalc??(I) X(NH-T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)a)eHalf)2??(II) X(NH-T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)d—NH-T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)a)Hal)Hal)2??(III) wherein T represents a 1,3,5-triazinyl residue; each Ar independently represents a naphthalene or benzene moiety; X represents a divalent hydrocarbyl moiety selected from the group consisting of linear or branched C1-20 hydrocarbon groups which may optionally include one or more —N(H)— carbon chain interruptions, stilbene groups and biphenyl groups which may optionally be mono- or poly-SO3Na-substituted; each Hal independently represents a halogen selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, and iodine; each of a and d independently represents 1, 2 or 3; b and c each represent 1 or 2 such that b+c=3; e represents 1 or 2 and f represents 0 or 1 such that e+f=2; and wherein the triazinyl residue substitue

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising selected deposition polymers for improved deposition of fabric care benefit agents, such as organosilicones, polyolefin dispersions, polymer latexes, microencapsulated fabric care actives, onto fabrics through the laundering operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dye transfer inhibiting polymers in powder, pellet and granule form, having higher storage stability and improved processability and to their application in laundry detergents and cleaners, in textile auxiliaries, and also further applications in cosmetics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carboxyl-containing polymers having higher storage stability and improved processability in the form of powders, pellets or granules and to their use in laundry detergents and cleaners, and also in further fields of use.

Abstract: A device for in-situ production of caustic and increasing alkalinity of a detergent and methods for increasing alkalinity of a detergent are disclosed. In particular, in situ electrochemical conversion of bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate or carbonate sources into caustic provides a safe means for increasing alkalinity of a detergent for a variety of cleaning applications. The invention further discloses methods for cleaning using the electrochemically enhanced detergent according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to malodor controlling bacteria and related methods and compositions for the control and prevention of malodor.

Abstract: Embodiments of cleaning compositions for removing polymeric soils comprise at least one surfactant, at least one amine, and a solvent blend comprising at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one dibasic ester, and at least one terpene solvent.

Abstract: A the process of producing a hydrophobically modified polymer that can be used as a cosmetically acceptable composition prepared by incorporating hydrophobic moieties into a polymer composed acrylamide, one or more cationic monomers and optionally one or more anionic monomers. The composition may be incorporated into products for treating hair, skin and nails and also into household products such as household cleaners and laundry detergents.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a pearlescent liquid treatment composition suitable for use in laundering fabrics comprising a fabric care benefit agent selected from the group consisting of fabric softening agent, color protection, pill reduction, anti-abrasion, anti-wrinkle agents and mixtures thereof and a pearlescent agent, said pearlescent agent having D0.99 volume particle size of less than 50 ?m.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing: (a) a nonionic surfactant containing a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether of which alkylene oxide moiety has an average number of moles of from 4 to 8; (b) an anionic surfactant, excluding a fatty acid and a salt thereof; and (c) a clay mineral represented by the general formula (I): [Si8(MgaAlb)O20(OH)4]X?·MeX+??(I) wherein a, b and x satisfy 0<a?6, 0<b?4, and x=12?2a?3b, and Me is at least one member selected from Na, K, Li, Ca, Mg and NH4, wherein the clay mineral is contained in an amount of 3% by weight or more, wherein a weight ratio of the component (a) to the component (b), (a)/(b), exceeds 1 and is less than 5.

Abstract: Washing products comprising a dye transfer inhibitor selected from triazine derivatives of the general formulae T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)a)bHalc (I), X(NH-T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)a)eHalf)2 (II), X(NH-T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)d—NH-T(NH—Ar(SO3Na)a)Hal)Hal)7 (III) and combinations thereof, wherein T represents a 1,3,5-triazinyl; each Ar independently represents a naphthalene or benzene; X represents a divalent hydrocarbyl selected from linear or branched C1-20 hydrocarbon groups optionally including one or more —N(H)— carbon chain interruptions, stilbene and biphenyl groups which may optionally be mono- or poly-SO3Na-substituted; each Hal independently represents a halogen selected chlorine, bromine, and iodine; each of a and d independently represents 1, 2 or 3; b and c each represent 1 or 2 such that b+c=3; e represents 1 or 2 and f represents 0 or 1 such that e+f=2; and wherein the triazinyl substituents are located at the 2, 4 and 6 positions of the 1,3,5-triazinyl.

Abstract: A composition is provided for removing protein soil and preventing redeposition of soils onto a surface. The composition includes between about 1% and about 90% by weight sugar, between about 1% and about 80% by weight alkalinity source and between about 15 and about 10% by weight surfactant composition. The sugar may be a saccharide or a non-saccharide based sugar. The composition is substantially free of phosphorus-containing compounds and includes less than about 0.05% by weight alkali earth metal.

Abstract: A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the composition layer is adhered to a stain on clothing, and the clothing is laundered to treat the stain. The carrier layer dissolves or disperses during the laundering.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions, such as fabric care, hair care and skin care compositions, containing an aminosilicone, one or more anionic surfactants and one or more deposition aids. The disclosed compositions have improved rheology and performance. The disclosed compositions may provide one or more fabric care benefits including, for example, fabric softness and/or an anti-wrinkle benefit. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises polymers having optionally substituted aromatic residues in the polymer backbone and/or side chains, useful for the removal and/or dispersion of hydrophilic soils from textiles. The present invention also comprises a method for the removal of hydrophilic soils from textiles comprising the step of contacting the soil with a polymer that comprises optionally substituted aromatic residues in the backbone and/or side chains. The present inventive polymers and method are particularly useful in the context of washing or pretreatment agents that effectively remove red wine, fruit, vegetable, food product, or beverage stains from textiles.