With Soil Release Or Antisoiling Component Patents (Class 510/299)
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Patent number: 8389460Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Miz Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyoshi Arai, Tomoki Seo, Ryousuke Kurokawa
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Publication number: 20120264669Abstract: A polyester soil-release polymer (a) and a cosurfactant (b) are used in a laundry composition to improve primary detergency, secondary detergency, and/or soil anti-redeposition and/or to allow a reduction of the amount of surfactant(s) and/or builder(s). Also disclosed is a performance additive comprising at least 20% by weight as actives, of a mixture of (a), (b) and optionally water or other products, in an amount by weight if present of lower than 80%, and the performance additive is mixed with other ingredients to make a laundry composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Rhodia (China) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Galder Cristobal, Weizhong Edric Tan, Pascal Metivier, Rongjun Lu, Florence Lambert
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Publication number: 20120260433Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: David Tétard, Adam Phillip Robinson-Miller, Robert Richard Dykstra, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Publication number: 20120165239Abstract: Herein a solid, scent-imparting composition is disclosed that comprises a water-soluble support, a water-soluble polymer, a malodor-absorbing compound, and a perfume. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the water-soluble support is provided as a particulate that is coated with an envelope consisting of the water-soluble polymer, the malodor-absorbing compound, and the perfume. A detergent compound may be included that is at least partly in and/or on the envelope. Washing or cleaning agents comprising the scent-imparting compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Michael Dreja, Tatiana Schymitzek, Alexander Ditze, Matthias Sunder
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Publication number: 20120165237Abstract: Detergent compositions including at least one aminocarboxylate, at least one maleic/methylvinyl ether copolymer, an alkaline agent and optional additives. Embodiments of the present invention include reduced concentrations of aminocarboxylate compared to conventional compositions, while preventing scale accumulation and providing stain removal capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Carter Silvernail
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Publication number: 20120151683Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an anionic polymer in a liquid washing or cleaning agent for inhibiting graying when washing and/or cleaning textile web materials, and acrylic acid homopolymers comprising liquid washing and cleaning agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Ulrich Pegelow, Peter Schmiedel, Evelyn Langen, Sabine Schumann, Martina Hutmacher, Heinz-Jürgen Völkel, Matthias Sunder, Birgit Glüsen, Cornelius Bessler, Timothy O'Connell, Stephan Gomolka, Eva-Maria Wikker
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Patent number: 8188204Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Rhodia Inc.Inventors: Vance Bergeron, Dominic Wai-Kwing Yeung, Jean-Francois Bodet, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper
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Publication number: 20120129753Abstract: A laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent, and (c) a clay and soil removal/anti-redeposition agent; and (d) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Patrick Christopher STENGER, Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Andrew Philip MOON, Brian Joseph LOUGHNANE, Sivaramakrishnan MUTHUKRISHNAN
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Publication number: 20120129955Abstract: Compositions comprising sulfo-estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates are described. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed, as well as personal care formulations, hard surface cleaner formulations, and automatic dishwasher detergent formulations. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2× or 3× and up to 6× concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado, Eddie I. Filipovic, Christopher A. Gariepy, Ronald A. Masters, Dennis S. Murphy, Jacqueline Maas Pytel, Branko Sajic, Irene Shapiro, Jeremy Aaron Weitgenant
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Publication number: 20120129752Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent; and (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (d) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; and (e) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Patrick Christopher Stenger, Gregory Scot Miracle, Andrew Philip Moon
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Publication number: 20120122751Abstract: A laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent, and (c) a clay and soil removal/anti-redeposition agent; and (d) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Patrick Christopher STENGER, Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Andrew Philip MOON, Brian Joseph LOUGHNANE, Sivaramakrishnan MUTHUKRISHNAN
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Publication number: 20120122750Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent; (c) C.I. fluorescent brightener 260; and (d) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Patrick Christopher STENGER, Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Andrew Philip MOON, Neil Joseph LANT
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Publication number: 20120083437Abstract: A solid detergent composition is disclosed including a alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and a sole hardening agent consisting of polyethylene glycol 4000 wherein the composition does not include any free water or alkali metal hydroxides and may include a chlorine-free bleaching agent and activator. The detergent composition may further include citrate, a water conditioner, a sequestrant. The solid detergent composition may be formed into an amorphous solid. Compositions of the invention may further include a crystal modifier consisting of sodium xylene sulfonate. The detergent composition may further optionally include an optical brightener, defoamer, enzyme, antiredeposition agent, buffering agent, stabilizer or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Barbara G. Choczaj, Steven E. Lentsch
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Publication number: 20120077725Abstract: Fabric care compositions for providing improved stain repellency are described. The fabric care composition includes a mixture including a hydrophobic fluid, a particulate material and an amphoteric or cationic oligomeric/polymeric deposition aid. Methods for providing improved stain repellency for a textile by treating the textile with the fabric care composition are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Xiaoru Jenny Wang, James Lee Danziger, David S. Salloum, Sohan Rajpanth Murthy, Giulia Ottavia Bianchetti, Yonas Gizaw, Edgar Manuel Marin-Carrillo, Jeffrey Scott Weaver, Mario Elmen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20120071382Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Xiaoru Jenny WANG, James Lee Danziger, David S. Salloum, Stephen Thomas Murphy, Markus Merget, Franz X. Wimmer, Richard Becker
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Publication number: 20120067766Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Xiaoru Jenny WANG, James Lee Danziger, David S. Salloum, Stephen Thomas Murphy, Markus Merget, Franz X. Wimmer, Richard Becker
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Publication number: 20120040881Abstract: The invention relates to new triazine derivatives, the use of new triazine derivatives as graying-inhibiting active substances, and washing agent compositions comprising the new triazine derivatives as graying-inhibiting active substances along with surfactant and other ingredients found in detergent compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & KGaAInventors: Thomas Eiting, Birgit Glüsen
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Publication number: 20120025125Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polymers comprising carboxyl groups in combination with bivalent cations for producing a protective layer on a textile sheet material and to textile treatment agents, in particular washing and cleaning agents containing said polymers in a suitable form of administration, in order to enable the formation of a protective layer on textile sheet materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Paula Barreleiro, Danuta Bedrunka, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Arndt Scheidgen
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Publication number: 20120004155Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent which contains a surfactant and optionally further conventional additives of detergents and cleaning agents, the detergent comprising an anti-grey polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compound or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine WARKOTSCH, Birgit MIDDELHAUVE, Marc-Steffen SCHIEDEL, Thomas EITING
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Publication number: 20110300085Abstract: The present invention relates to home and personal care compositions comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by a protein or peptide and at least one home and/or personal care ingredient. Such compositions tend to provide desirable characteristics for the care and conditioning of hair, skin and fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Emilie Courbon, Lorry Deklippel, Tatiana Dimitrova, Anne-Lise Girboux, Sophie Hanssens, Stephane Ugazio
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Publication number: 20110271460Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for household care which include a cationic nanogel, particularly for treating and/or modifying hard or textile surfaces. The composition particularly enables a hydrophilisation of hard surfaces, particularly useful in cleaning or rinsing operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Katerina Karagianni, Iñigo Gonzalez, James Wilson
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Publication number: 20110257015Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: RHODIA INC.Inventors: Vance BERGERON, Dominic Wai-Kwing Yeung, Jean-Francois Bodet, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper
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Patent number: 8034123Abstract: Textiles are washed by a method comprising contacting the textile with a cleaning composition comprising a copolymer comprising styrene, methacrylic acid, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and methyl acrylate.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co., KGaAInventor: Josef Penninger
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Publication number: 20110212869Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition including: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) C.I. fluorescent brightener 260 in alpha-crystalline form; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (d) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (e) optionally from 0 wt % to 10 wt % silicate salt; (f) optionally from 0 wt % to 10 wt % layered silicate; and (g) other detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Neil Joseph Lant, Steven George Patterson
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Publication number: 20110212870Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition including: (a) secondary alcohol-based detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (d) optionally from 0 wt % to 10 wt % silicate salt; (e) optionally from 0 wt % to 10 wt % layered silicate; and (f) other detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventor: Neil Joseph Lant
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Publication number: 20110212868Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition including: (a) greater than 5 wt % detersive surfactant; (b) greater than 5 wt % carbonate salt (c) from 0.05 wt % to 10 wt % calcium carbonate crystal growth inhibitor selected from the group consisting of 1-hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid and salt thereof; N,N-dicarboxymethyl-2-aminopentane-1,5-dioic acid and salt thereof; 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid and salt thereof; and any combination thereof; (d) from 0.05 wt % to 10 wt % carboxylate polymer having a molecular weight of from 3,000 Da to 10,000 Da; (e) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (f) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (g) optionally from 0 wt % to 10 wt % silicate salt; (h) optionally from 0 wt % to 10 wt % layered silicate; and (i) other detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Neil Joseph Lant, Katherine Esther Redfern
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Publication number: 20110183880Abstract: The present invention provides a (meth)acrylic acid-based copolymer useful to a detergent which is excellent in efficient removal capability of soil of clothes (in particular, hydrophobic soil such as collar dirt or greasy dirt), and prevention capability of soil redeposition, not to re-adhere the soil to laundries, even in carrying out washing with small amount of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Nippon Shokubai Co., LtdInventors: Atsuro Yoneda, Akiko Hemmi
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Publication number: 20110172136Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions that provide soil release benefits to all fabric comprising an organophosphorus soil release agents and optional non-cotton secondary soil release agents. The present invention further relates to a method for providing soil release benefits to cotton fabric by contacting cotton articles with a water soluble and/or dispersible organophosphorus material. The contacting can be during washing or by pretreating by applying the composition directly to stains or by presoaking the clothing in the composition prior to washing. The present invention further relates to providing soil release benefits to all fabric in the laundry wash load in the presence of a bleaching agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Tobias Johannes FÜTTERER, Lawrence Alan Hough, Robert Lee Reierson
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Publication number: 20110152161Abstract: A granular detergent composition comprises greater than about 1.5% of amphiphilic graft copolymer. The amphiphilic graft copolymer in turn comprises a graft copolymer of polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutylene oxide with vinyl acetate in a weight ratio of from about 1:0.2 to about 1:10. The granular detergent composition has an L?3b value of at least about 73.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Rohan Govind Murkunde, Sarah Jane Melville, Malcolm McClaren Dodd, Stefan James Egan, Christopher Charles Driffield, Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton
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Publication number: 20110152160Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising amphiphilic graft copolymer. The granular detergent composition may have an L-3b value of at least about 73.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Rohan Govind Murkunde, Sarah Jane Melville, Malcolm McClaren Dodd, Stefan James Egan, Christopher Charles Driffield, Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton
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Publication number: 20110143990Abstract: A laundry detergent composition comprising a graft copolymer of polyethylene, polypropylene or polybutylene oxide with vinyl acetate in a weight ratio of from about 1:0.2 to about 1:10; from about 0.2% to about 8% of organic solvent; and from about 2% to about 20% of a surfactant system; wherein said detergent composition is in a form selected from: liquid; gel; and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Lee Danziger, Frank Hulskotter, Frederik Vandenberghe, Robb Richard Gardner, Arturo Luis Casado-Dominguez
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Patent number: 7902138Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising an effective amount of an enzyme, 0.001-3% wt of a perfume ingredient, and 0.005-2% wt of an anti-oxidant. It has been found that the storage stability of the enzyme—which is preferably a protease—can be drastically improved by the addition of the anti-oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Maartje Ouwendijk-Vrijenhoek, Derdiyok Sonmezer, Simon Marinus Veerman
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Publication number: 20110053821Abstract: A method and 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 1% and about 10% by weight surfactant component. 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Ecolab IncInventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Publication number: 20100286018Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules, microcapsule preparations, and detergents and cleaners comprising these, where the microcapsules comprise, in their core, one or more scents or fragrance(s) whose release behavior from the core of the microcapsules is considerably slowed through the use of more than one crosslinker.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Hans-Peter Hentze, Marc Rudolf Jung, Tobias Joachim Koplin, Juergen Detering
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Publication number: 20100275382Abstract: Textiles are simultaneously cleaned and conditioned in aqueous laundry cleaning using detergent surfactant and non-ionic fatty amino-amide/ester fabric conditioner. The conditioner particularly includes compound(s) of the formulae (IIa), to (IId), (III), (IV) and/or (V): Formula R1—CO—NH—(CH2)n—NR2—(CH2)n—O2C—R1 and Formula R1—CO—NH—(CH2)n—NR2—(CH2)n—NHCO—R1. Formula (IIc) or formula (IId). R1, R2 and n are defined with R1 and/or R2 including fatty hydrocarbyl; formula [R4—(CH2)p]3—N. R4 is HO—, or R8CO2—; R6 is hydrocarbyl (including fatty hydrocarbyl); and p is 2 to 6; formula R7—N—[(AO)m—R8]2. R7, R8, AO and m are defined with R7 and/or R8 including fatty hydrocarbyl; formula (R1—CONH)q—R10. R1 as in formulae (Ia) or (Ib), R10 is polyalkyleneimine after removal of q primary amino groups; and q is at least 1, desirably at least 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Michael Ernest Calvert
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Publication number: 20100261634Abstract: The present invention relates to amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines having an inner polyethylene oxide block comprising 20 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and an outer polypropylene oxide block comprising 10 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and especially to such alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines wherein the ratio of polyethylene oxide units and polypropylene oxide units is proportionally related to the square root of the number of polyalkyleneimine units present in the backbone. The present invention further relates to the use of these alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines as a soil detachment promoting additive to laundry detergents and cleaning compositions and to laundry detergents and cleaning compositions which comprise these alkoxylated mono- or polyalkyleneimines.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Andrea Misske, Sophia Ebert, Stefan Frenzel, Dieter Boeckh, Frank Huelskoetter, James Danziger
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Publication number: 20100256036Abstract: Method for improving the primary detergency of detergents, especially for washing textiles soiled with oil- and/or fat-containing materials. This is accomplished by incorporation of nitrogen-containing surfactants, produced in particulate form.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Konstantin Benda, Matthias Sunder, Michael Dreja
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Publication number: 20100240569Abstract: Fluid detergent compositions comprising from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of an external structurant comprising dibenzylidene sorbitol acetal derivatives for providing desired rheological benefits such as product thickening, shear thinning behavior, as well as particle suspension capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Myriam Bouilliche, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Sohan Rajpanth Murthy, Mario Elmen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20100240571Abstract: Fluid detergent compositions comprising an external structurant comprising dibenzylidene polyol acetal derivatives for providing desired rheological benefits such as product thickening, shear thinning behavior, as well as particle suspension capabilities, and a detersive enzyme such as lipase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Myriam Boulliche, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Sohan Rajpanth Murthy, Mario Elmen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20100229313Abstract: A method of cleaning a textile load in a professional laundry machine the method comprises subjecting the load to main-wash, rinse and optionally pre-wash cycles wherein the load is contacted during a rinse cycle with a liquor containing a low level of soil release polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Raphael Angeline Alfons Ceulemans, Matthew Thomas Heisey, Edward Robert Offshack
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Publication number: 20100144579Abstract: The invention relates to a shelf-stable aqueous detergent or cleaning agent simultaneously comprising an optical brightener and a color transfer inhibitor. The detergent or cleaning agent has a pH value in the neutral range in order to stabilize both ingredients. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a liquid detergent or cleaning agent, and to the use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Theodor Võlkel, Sabine Schümann, Lars Janzen, Tatiana Schymitzek
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Publication number: 20100081602Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: John Christopher Deak, John Christian Haught, Joseph Michael Ladd, JR., John Cort Severns, Christian Arthur Jacques K. Thoen, Jerome Howard Collins
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Patent number: 7687450Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobial agent, an enzyme inhibitor, and an odor-reacting compound, can be used by a consumer to remove contaminants from the carpet and to prevent the odor associated with the decomposition of future contamination. Specifically, the composition has been shown effective in neutralizing odors associated with the decomposition of organic materials (such as urine or food spills) by absorbing and/or removing the odor-generating source. A manufacturing treatment composition and methods for using are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Milliken & Co.Inventors: Shulong Li, Richard A. Mayernik
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Publication number: 20100075887Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company Attention: Chief Patent CounselInventors: Xiaoru Jenny Wang, Yonas Gizaw, Jeffrey Scott Dupont
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Publication number: 20100041577Abstract: This disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent (e.g., 3×+ ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent). For example, this disclosure relates to ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent having superior water dispersibility at low temperatures (e.g., from about 14° C. to about 19° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Melaleuca, Inc.Inventors: Denette M. Tippetts, James L. Kurtz, Earl David Brock
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Publication number: 20100024135Abstract: A detergent composition comprising an esterified substituted benzene sulfonate, a hydrogen peroxide source, a soil suspending polymer, and an organic catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Scott Leroy Cron, Xinbei Song, Kevin Patrick Christmas, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 7655609Abstract: The invention relates to a soil release agent comprising a multi-branched soil release/wetting agent having an oxygen-containing polyfunctional base compound and at least two surfactant branches attached thereto, wherein each surfactant branch includes at least one hydrophilic and at least one hydrophobic constituent and a polyester release agent in an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Emily W. Michaels
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Publication number: 20100022428Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent which contains a surfactant and optionally further conventional additives of detergents and cleaning agents, the detergent comprising an anti-grey polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compound or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Birgit Middelhauve, Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Thomas Eiting
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Publication number: 20100017969Abstract: Formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides that contain magnesium ions are described. Methods of manufacture and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing magnesium ion containing formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2×, 3×, 6×, or higher concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine. Methods for laundering fabrics with the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Dennis S. Murphy, Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado
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Patent number: 7651993Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer including: (A) repeating units derived from a fluorine-containing macromonomer of the general formula: CH2?C(—X)—COO—(Y)1—Z—MfmMrn—H (I) wherein X, Y, Z and MfmMrn are as described herein, and (B) repeating units derived from a polyalkyleneglycol (meth)acrylate.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Ikuo Yamamoto, Norimasa Uesugi