Abstract: This invention relates to dry-cleaning systems which include anhydrous dry-cleaning compositions which contain polysulfonic acid, and a bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles. In a first embodiment, the dry-cleaning compositions includes organic solvents, polysulfonic acid, and not more than about 10 wt % water. In a second embodiment, the dry-cleaning compositions includes organic solvents and polysulfonic acid, and not more than 1 about wt % water. The invention also relates to methods of using the dry-cleaning system and dry-cleaning composition.

Abstract: A light duty liquid microemulsion composition comprises a mixture of a paraffin sulfonate and an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate; a biodegradable compound; a cosurfactant; a perfume, essential oil or water insoluble hydrocarbon; and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising one or more enzymes which are immobilized by a covalent binding on an activated polymer. Such enzymes are preferably bound to the activated polymer via a spacer molecule. The enzymes are selected from a variety of enzymes including, for example, cellulases, hemicellulases, peroxidases, proteases, glucoamylases, amylases, lipases, cutinases, pectinases, reductases, oxidases, phenoloxidases, lipoxygenases, laccases, ligninases, pullulanases, xylanases, tannases, pentosanases, manlanases, .beta.-glucanases, arabinosidases, and mixtures thereof. The polymer is selected from a variety of polymers. A preferred polymer for use in the present invention is polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: Detergent and conditioning hair-care compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic polymer and a mixture of at least one aminated silicone and at least one insoluble silicone of viscosity less than or equal to 100 Pa.s (100,000 cSt).

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 cleaning, polishing, and reconditioning composition of matter for internal parts of an engine, particularly suited for a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, composed of abrasive powder, chemical compositions of non-ferrous metals including nickel, sodium, cobalt, and molybdenum, and a carrier substance, which is either a dense liquid or has capacity of liquefying at temperatures existing within said engine.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing bleaching compositions comprising halogen bleach, a source of bromine and an organic or inorganic derived --NH.sub.2 compound whereby improved bleaching performance is obtained and compositions obtainable by said process.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a magnesium salt of a sulfonate surfactant, a betaine surfactant and water.

Abstract: A low volatile organic component stable, aqueous cleaning/degreasing composition in the form of a macroemulsion is formulated by combining (a) a nonionic surfactant having certain specified characteristics; (b) an oligomeric or mono/polyfunctional hydrophobe having certain specified characteristics; and (c) water, the nonionic surfactant and hydrophobe being present in a weight ratio of between approximately 10:1 and 1:3 and the composition having a minimum composite score of 60% removal in the soilant marking removal test. Such compositions not only contain no or low amounts of volatile organic compounds but are environmentally safe and non-toxic and exhibit excellent cleaner/degreaser activity exceeding that exhibited by either the nonionic surfactant or hydrophobe component alone at equivalent or equal concentration.

Abstract: Glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivatives and their alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts are used as complexing agents for alkaline earth metal and heavy metal ions with the exception of .alpha.-alanine-N,N-diacetic acid as textile detergent builders in powder detergent formulations and as calcium sequestrants in oral hygiene products.

Abstract: A method of cleaning carpets with a composition comprising a surfactant selected from amine oxides and acyl sarcosinates. The compositions are advantageous in that they do not leave a dulling film if not removed from the carpet after drying. Preferably, the compositions also contain a source of active oxygen for stain removal.

Abstract: A process for producing a liquid composition containing at least one active component and a diluent by mixing the active with diluent and/or liquid active to produce a liquid crystal mixture and incorporating diluent into it such that the mixture remains substantially homogeneous to produce a composition in which the concentration of active components is lower than the concentration of active components in the liquid crystal mixture. Novel apparatus for use in the process is also described.

Abstract: A cleaning solution and cleaning method are provided which: (1) make treatment at room temperature possible, and do not require heating, (2) use little chemicals and water, (3) do not require specialized apparatuses, and moreover, (4) do not require the use of specialized chemicals. The cleaning solution of the present invention comprises pure water containing 20 ppb-100 ppb of oxygen and 2 ppb or more of nitrogen. Furthermore, the cleaning solution may comprise electrolytically ionized water containing OH.sup.- and containing 20 ppb-100 ppb of oxygen. In the cleaning method of the present invention, the cleaning of a material to be cleaned is conducted in a cleaning solution comprising pure water containing 20 ppb-100 ppb of oxygen and 2 ppb-15 ppm of nitrogen, while applying ultrasound having a frequency of 30 kHz or more.

Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising carbonates, 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating synthetic textile material and a method of using it. The composition comprises a smectite clay to scour the textile material, a wetting agent to enhance addition of the clay to other components of the composition, a sequestrant to sequester metal ions that inhibit the performance of the clay, and, when the composition is an aqueous slurry, a viscosity control agent to adjust the viscosity of the composition in order to prevent separating or settling of the clay. The method comprises contacting the textile material with the synthetic textile material treating composition under conditions sufficient to remove the contaminants from the textile material and washing the textile material treating composition off of the textile material, thereby producing a treated textile material from which the contaminants have been removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. The composition also comprises a wrinkle control agent which is fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, hydrophilic plasticizer, lithium salt, or mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric.

Abstract: Acidic and basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate, alcohol ethoxylates and buffers are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits.

Abstract: A process for removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate comprises contacting the substrate with a cleaning composition comprising at least one mono-, di-, or trialkoxy-substituted perfluoroalkane, perfluorocycloalkane, perfluorocycloalkyl-containing perfluoroalkane, or perfluorocycloalkylene-containing perfluoroalkane compound, the compound optionally containing additional catenary heteroatoms. The compounds exhibit good solvency properties while being environmentally acceptable.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning compositions which comprise an analephotropic negatively charged complex, optionally, a Lewis base, neutral polymer, and water.

Abstract: A disinfectant hand wash includes triclosan and a reduced amount of surfactants in order to reduce skin irritation while maintaining improved activity against Gram negative and Gram positive organisms, including Serratia marcescens. The hand wash includes an effective amount of triclosan, preferrably 0.2-3.0% and a non-aqueous solvent. A mixture of hexylene glycol and isopropanol provide improved efficacy in killing skin-born microbes. The hand wash further includes 2-20% surfactant, preferrably at less than 10%. The hand wash further includes a chelating agent, a thickener, a buffering agent, and water.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition containing water; surfactant in a concentration which would in the absence of electrolyte form a pourable hexagonal, or cubic phase at 20.degree. C.; and sufficient dissolved electrolyte to form a substantially Newtonian or optically isotropic liquid.

Abstract: An oxidizer, preferably hydrogen peroxide, is used for cleaning the finger holes in a bowling ball and for cleaning the inserts which are placed in those holes. The hydrogen peroxide is preferably provided as part of a solution which is substantially similar to a "hair neutralizer". However a simple hydrogen peroxide 3% solution can be used, where about 3% of the solution is hydrogen peroxide and about 97% of the solution is water, by weight. In this simple 3% solution, the only other chemical, other than water and hydrogen peroxide, which may in one embodiment be provided, is a stabilizer, in typically a small percentage. The hydrogen peroxide solution can be placed or soaked onto a towlette. The towlette should be placed in a sealed plastic packet to prevent it from drying out. The hydrogen peroxide solution can then be applied to cleaning the holes in bowling balls and the inserts in bowling balls, and can also be applied to known uses such as an antiseptic to be applied to skin.

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: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a concentrated aqueous solution of an amine oxide and the use of the solution in cleaning compositions.

Abstract: Methods of removing a pigment stain from a substrate comprise cleaning the substrate with a detergent composition comprising polyamine N-oxide polymer formed of units having structural formula (I) ##STR1## wherein P is a polymerizable unit, the N--O group may be attached to or form part of P, A is ##STR2## --O--, --S--, or --N--; --x-- is 0 or 1; and R is an aliphatic, ethoxylated aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic or alicyclic group and the nitrogen of the N--O group may be attached to or from part of R.

Abstract: A method of impeding the evaporation of a solvent by at least partially dissolving a solvent soluble polymer in the solvent in sufficient amounts so as to impede the evaporation of the solvent is disclosed. In one embodiment the soluble polymer may be selected from the group including oligomeric or polymeric homo-, co-, and terpolymers wherein a vinylcyclohexyl moiety comprises at least 10% weight of the polymer. Another aspect is generally directed to a method of storing a solvent including placing the solvent in a suitable container for storage, and dissolving in at least a portion of the solvent sufficient amounts of a soluble polymer so as to impede the evaporation of the solvent. Also described are compositions including a solvent and a polymer dissolved in the solvent so as to impede evaporation of the solvent.

Abstract: Powdered, paste, or liquid media for cleaning and/or degreasing hard surfaces, especially surfaces of organic polymers (PVC) contain active ingredients of amino acids, carboxylic acids, and nonionic surfactants, possibly supplemented by action-reinforcing auxiliaries and/or demulsifying additives. Processes using these media are also claimed.

Abstract: An aqueous windshield washer fluid including 18 to about 33% by volume methanol, 1-14% by volume propylene glycol and the balance water and preferably surfactant and colorant. The fluid has a flash point over 100.degree. F., making it a combustible liquid rather than a more hazardous flammable liquid.

Abstract: An aqueous stripping composition comprising a mixture of about 55% to 70% by weight of a polar amine solvent, about 22.5 to 15% by weight of a basic amine, especially hydroxylamine, a corrosion inhibitor and water. The stripping composition is effective for stripping photoresists, residues from plasma process generated organic, metal-organic materials, inorganic salts, oxides, hydroxides or complexes in combination with or exclusive of organic photoresist films at low temperatures.

Abstract: A process for removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate comprises contacting the substrate with a cleaning composition comprising at least one mono-, di-, or trialkoxy-substituted perfluoroalkane, perfluorocycloalkane, perfluorocycloalkyl-containing perfluoroalkane, or perfluorocycloalkylene-containing perfluoroalkane compound, the compound optionally containing additional catenary heteroatoms. The compounds exhibit good solvency properties while being environmentally acceptable.

Abstract: Concentrated mixtures of three or more surfactants dissolved or dispersed in a stable form in water and which contain an acyl isethionate, an imidazoline surfactant, and at least one additional anionic surfactant are provided.

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant at least one water soluble, foaming, anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an alkyl succinamate and the balance being water.

Abstract: Aqueous detergent concentrates containing a mixture of two or more surfactants having a differing resistance to electrolytic salting out in the form of micellar solutions and having pourable viscosities are converted into lamellar solutions upon dilution with water where the dispersion contains a viscosity promoting electrolyte present at a narrow range of concentration. Transformation from the micellar phase to the lamellar phase produces an increase in viscosity such that the diluted concentrate has a viscosity equal to or higher than the viscosity of the original concentrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaner concentrate composition which can be diluted to form a viscous use solution, the cleaner composition comprising:an ammonium compound and/or an amphoteric compound; andan anionic surfactant, wherein the composition is free of amine oxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a concentrated aqueous solution of an amine oxide and the use of the solution in cleaning compositions.

Abstract: A liquid aqueous laundry detergent composition having improved cleaning properties and comprising a nonionic surfactant; about 0.25 to about 20 wt. % of an N--C.sub.8 --C.sub.20 alkyl and/or N-unsaturated C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 hydrocarbyl amine of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 monocarboxylic acid or salt thereof as an amphoteric surfactant; an alkaline substance in an amount sufficient to cause the wash liquor containing said detergent composition to have a pH of about 8 to about 11 determined ten minutes after the initiation of washing under standard conditions; and about 30 to about 95 wt. % of water, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising two or more surfactants and an associative thickener, where the type and amounts of the surfactants are selected to provide an aqueous solution having enhanced thickening properties, is disclosed. In particular, selected surfactant mixtures combined with certain hydrophobically-modified polyetherurethane thickeners provide enhanced thickening properties that are not available when the individual surfactants are combined with thickener. A method for improving the thickening properties of aqueous solutions using the mixed surfactant/associative thickener is also disclosed. The mixed surfactant/associative thickeners of the invention are useful as thickening agents in a variety of formulations such as paints, coatings, cosmetics, personal care items and cleaners.

Abstract: Liquid skin cleansing compositions comprising (1) mild surfactant systems; (2) 0.5% to 9% by wt. of a hydroxy carboxylic compound or compounds which buffer the pH of the composition; and (3) 1% to 99% water to potentiate the bactericidal activity. In a second embodiment of the invention, the buffering compound or compounds potentiates antibacterial effect in compositions already containing an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Detergent compositions, essentially free of peroxygen or chlorine bleach compounds, containing a surfactant, builder, enzyme and from about 0.001% to about 5% by weight polyethyleneimine (PEI) or salts thereof are disclosed. These compositions provide enhanced removal of organic stains, particularly on polyphenolic stains such as morello juice (cherry juice), blueberry juice, red wine, tea and coffee. Improvement was also demonstrated on certain non-polyphenolic stains such as grass.

Abstract: A microemulsion composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, dipropylene glycol mono methyl ether, a water insoluble hydrocarbon and water.

Abstract: A post-foaming gel shaving composition is disclosed which contains from about 40 to about 90 percent by weight water; from about 4 to about 25 percent by weight water-soluble soap; from about 0.5 to about 12 percent by weight aliphatic liquid post-foaming agent selected from the group consisting of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons; from about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one water-soluble gelling agent forming in said composition a gel having a yield value sufficiently high to restrain said composition from foaming for at least about 60 seconds; and from about 0.1 to about 2 percent by weight of a poly(ethylene oxide) having an average molecular weight of at least 2.times.10.sup.5.

Abstract: A substantially transparent liquid cleanser includes water, a fatty acid surfactant, and from about 0.1 weight percent to about 6 weight percent behenamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride. This cleanser provides a luxurious lather that cleanses, conditions, and can function as a shaving foam.

Abstract: A stripping and cleaning composition for removing resists and etching residue from substrates containing hydroxylamine and at least one alkanolamine is described. Further, a cleaning composition for removing etching residue from semiconductor substrates containing hydroxylamine, at least one alkanolamine, at least one chelating agent, and water is described. The preferred chelating agent is 1,2-dihydroxybenzene or a derivative thereof. The chelating agent provides added stability and effectiveness to the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A solution for cleaning metal surfaces particularly non ferrous alloys such as copper, brass and high strength aluminum alloys. The solution is prepared by mixing Ca(OH).sub.2 and KOH with equivalent sulfuric acid in water then passing the solution through a 10 micron filter. the resulting concentrate can be used full strength or diluted depending on the degree of surface oxidation of the metal to be treated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for use of a towelette to clean stains from clothing and upholstery. The towelette is impregnated with a cleaning solution that is primarily water, but also contains a volatile cleaning agent and a surfactant. The pH and surfactant concentrations of the cleaning solution are regulated. The wipe reduces the incidence of readily visible rings around treated stains.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of a mixture of oil and kaolin soil, contains a negatively charged complex, a Lewis base, neutral polymer, and water.

Abstract: A descalant means, comprising L.sub.E structured liquid crystals which when placed close to, or into a liquid stream, cause the formation of microscopic liquid crystalline structures, which act as nucleation sites for the formation of crystal structures of normally liquid-soluble or insoluble salts, and other suspended particles, these crystalline structures being chemically stable and causing a large reduction in the scaling potential of the liquid, thereby avoiding scale buildup on metal or other containment surfaces and also initiating descaling of surfaces already containing scale buildup. Furthermore, said means will reduce the amount of detergents, soaps, surfactants and polymers required in washing and other forms of water use.

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant at least one water soluble, foaming, anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an alkyl succinamate and the balance being water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, beer kettles and similar equipment that normally requires caustic soda based cleaners to clean. The present invention is also useful in cleaning ceramics such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters. The present invention is particularly useful in cleaning brass and aluminum parts and equipment without causing corrosion damage. Further, since the cleaning composition of the present invention is not based on caustic soda, the composition is not considered hazardous. Further, the cleaning composition of the present invention dissolves readily in water, providing a solution that can be used in mechanical sprayers, soak-tanks and clean-in-place equipment. Also the cleaning composition may be effectively used at lower temperatures than caustic cleaning agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a concentrated aqueous solution of an amine oxide and the use of the solution in cleaning compositions.