Abstract: Concentrated cleaning formulations for removing debris from hard surfaces and textile surfaces. An exemplary formulation includes a mixture of the following chemical components, in specified proportions: glycerin; monopropylene glycol; triethylene glycol methyl ether; a non-ionic surfactant; an emulsifier; soya methyl ester or canola methyl ester, or both; and hydroxypropyl sulfonate; The formulation is free of water other than insignificant amounts present in the chemical components combined to make the mixture. Combining the formulation with water causes a temperature of the combination to increase above the temperatures of the water and the formulation before combining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to concentrated hard surface treatment compositions which are primarily intended to be dispersed in a larger volume or quantity of water prior to use by a consumer, in order to produce a ready to use type composition.

Abstract: A solid fatty acid alkyl ester sulfonate metal salt is disclosed having an endothermic peak area between 50° C. and 130° C. of 50% or more relative to the whole endothermic peak area between 0° C. and 130° C. when determined using a differential scanning calorimter. A method for producing a fatty acid alkyl ester sulfonate metal salt powder is also disclosed, including a step of pulverizing the solid fatty acid alkyl ester sulfonate metal salt in a pulverizer, with the internal temperature of the pulverizer being adjusted to 30° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a pearlescent unitary dose composition comprising a water-soluble film encapsulating a liquid treatment composition suitable for use as a laundry or hard surface cleaning composition having turbidity of greater than 5 and less than 3000 NTU, the composition comprising a pearlescent agent and from 2% to 15% by weight of the composition of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which can be used as solvents for the cleaning of paints which are less toxic and less inflammable than white spirit, which is one of the most widely used solvents for the cleaning of paints. The preferred compositions comprise agriculturally derived materials and are preferably essentially composed of agriculturally derived materials.

Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent that contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used to destabilize prions during mechanical and manual cleaning and/or disinfection of medical and/or surgical instruments and appliances. It has been recognized that this combination enables a reliable destabilization of prions during the mechanical reconditioning of surgical instruments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent comprising less than 40% total water or non-amino functional solvent, alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant comprising greater than 20% of the 2 phenyl isomer and a gel breaker selected from the group consisting of amino alcohol compounds having a molecular weight above 61 g/mol, wherein the composition has a ratio of total surfactant to total solvent of greater than 1:1.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition exhibiting enhanced skin feel (i.e., enhanced skin softness, reduced skin irritation, reduced residue, and reduced greasy, tacky, or tight skin feel), enhanced foaming and lather, and good cleansing, more specifically, a personal cleansing composition comprising a mixture of alpha sulfonated alkyl esters or sulfonated fatty acids, or salts thereof, with an alkyl sulfoacetate or ethoxylated alkyl sulfoacetate, or salts thereof, secondary surfactants, and optional additives.

Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.

Abstract: The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning compositions with low toxicity and antibacterial efficacy on surfaces, for example, hard surfaces.

Abstract: A multiphase cleaning composition comprises a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase. The first phase may comprise, for example, an aqueous phase or a silicone solvent system. Methods of cleaning a soiled surface comprise contacting a soiled surface with a multiphase wash liquor including a first phase and a second ionic liquid phase, wherein the second phase is substantially immiscible with the first phase, and removing soils from the surface.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process to obtain a highly soluble linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS). Specifically it comprises the addition, prior or after sulfonation of linear alkylbenzene and/or neutralization of linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid of an hydrotropic composition.

Abstract: A skin cleansing composition contains, in addition to water, the following ingredients (A) to (D): (A) a polyoxyethylene alkylether sulfate, (B) an ether carboxylic acid-type surfactant, (C) an alkyl polyglycoside, and (D) one or more of a higher fatty acid and a higher alcohol. A total amount of the ingredients (A), (B) and (C) ranges from 5 to 30 wt % based on the whole composition, with the ingredient (A) amounting to from 20 to 80 wt %, the ingredient (B) amounting to from 7 to 70 wt %, and the ingredient (C) amounting to from 7 to 70 wt %, the amount of the ingredient (D) ranges from 0.3 to 3 wt % based on the whole composition. A pH of the composition ranges from 4.5 to 7 when diluted to 5 wt % by weight with deionized water. The skin cleansing composition can produce abundant foam of fine and smooth quality without an increase in foam viscosity, and therefore, allows the body to be washed with comfort.

Abstract: The present invention discloses aqueous LCD cleaning agent compounds and their fabrication methods. Said cleaning agent compounds comprise of double fatty acid polyethylene glycol ester, fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, polyethylene(3) glycol alkyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate and/or polyethylene(3) glycol enyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate, alkyl benzenesulfonic acid, lecithins and water. In particular, the weight of the ingredients in the compounds as a weight percentage of the weight of the compounds is: double fatty acid polyethylene glycol ester (10-50 wt %), fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether (5-60 wt %), polyethylene(3) glycol alkyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate and/or polyethylene(3) glycol enyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate (5-20 wt %), alkyl benzenesulfonic acid (1-15 wt %), lecithins (1-10 wt %), water (5-50 wt %).

Abstract: The invention provides liquid cleanser compositions which contains fatty acyl isethionate surfactant products having at least 10 wt % free fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt used as the primary surfactant at a level at least 60 wt % of total fatty acyl isethionate and synthetic cosurfactants in the liquid composition. The key is to insure a specific combination of surfactant crystal modifiers so that the fatty acyl isethionate-containing liquid composition will be stable at low and high temperatures.

Abstract: An aqueous structured surfactant composition, contains water, one or more anionic surfactants, and one or more alkoxylated nonionic surfactants, wherein at least one alkoxyl unit per molecule of the alkoxylated nonionic surfactants is a propoxyl unit or a butoxyl unit, exhibits shear-thinning viscosity, is capable of suspending water insoluble or partially water soluble components, and is mild to the eyes and skin.

Abstract: Liquid washing and cleaning compositions are claimed, which comprise, as a surfactant, one or more of the components of linear alkylbenzenesulfonate, olefinsulfonate, alkylsulfate as well as soap and a nonionic surfactant, and, as a dye fixative, homo- and copolymers of diallyldimethylammonium chloride or the reaction products of cyanamides with aldehydes and ammonium salts or cyanamides with aldehydes and monoamines or monoamines and/or polyamines with epichlorohydrin or polyamines with cyanamides and amidosulfuric acid.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing stable liquid laundry detergent compositions containing sulfonated fatty acid alkyl ester surfactants and compositions resulting therefrom.

Abstract: A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, at least one ammonium or metal salt of an ethoxylated C8-C18 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, and at least one betaine surfactant; wherein (a) a total amount of surfactant in the composition is at least 30 weight %, (b) the composition has a pH less than 7 and a viscosity of less than 75 cPs measured at 25° C., (c) if a magnesium salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is present in the composition, it is present in an amount of 0.1 to less than 3 or greater than 16% by weight of the composition, and (d) the composition does not contain an inorganic magnesium salt.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition containing refractive particles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least one nonionic surfactant constituent; at least one organic solvent constituent; at least one inorganic chloride salt; optionally one or more further constituents and the balance, water.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid washing agents and detergents containing, as surfactants, at least one of the constituents of linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, olefin sulfonate, alkyl sulfate, and ether carboxylate and/or betaine and a non-ionic surfactant, and as colour fixing agents, homopolymers or copolymers of diallyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride or the reaction products of cyanamides with aldehydes and ammonium salts, or cyanamides with aldehydes and monoamines, or monoamines and/or polyamines with epichlorhydrine, or polyamines with cyanamides and amidosulphuric acid.

Abstract: Compositions containing surfactant compounds according to formula (I) R4OCH2CH(OH)CR2R3ZR1 ??(I) wherein Z is S, SO, or SO2, can have a range of equilibrium and/or dynamic surface tensions and a range of foaming performance attributes, depending upon the particular values of Z, R1, R2, R3, and R4. The compounds of formula (I) may be prepared by a process that includes reaction of a thiol with a glycidyl ether.

Abstract: Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, an alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyol, and a surfactant. Preferred alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyols among those useful herein may include ethoxylated and/or propoxylated methyl glucoside polyols.

Abstract: The present invention is a polymer-containing cosmetic hair shampoo comprising one or more pregelatinized, crosslinked starch derivatives. Preferably, the hair care agent further comprises one or more polymers. In one embodiment, the polymer includes cationic polymers. In another embodiment, the polymer includes nonionic, amphoteric, or anionic polymers.

Abstract: A process for enhancing skin, mucous membranes and textile compatibility with an anionic surfactant composition involving: (a) providing an anionic surfactant composition; (b) providing an acid selected from the group consisting of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, an ester of a hydroxycarboxylic acid with an ethoxylated alcohol, and mixtures thereof; and (c) mixing (a) and (b).

Abstract: A detergent composition containing at least 0.1% by weight of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of 1) a polycarboxylic acid-based polymer containing a polyalkylene glycol chain in the structure thereof, 2) a sulfonic acid group-terminated (meth)acrylic acid-based polymer, and 3) an acrylic acid (salt)-maleic acid (salt)-based copolymer having a clay dispersibility under a condition of 50 ppm of calcium carbonate of 0.3 or more; and at least 0.5% by weight of a longer alkyl chain mid-chain branched surfactant compound. The detergent composition can enhance anti-gelling properties to calcium ions, improve the dispersibility to solid particles at low temperatures or under high-hardness conditions, and improve detergency against stains such as mud and carbon black.

Abstract: Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of an ethoxy sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. It has been found desirable to utilize a mixture of a Mid-Chain alkyl ethoxy sulfosuccinate and a Long-Chain alkyl ethoxy sulfosuccinate wherein the Long-Chain component is present in the composition at a level from about 0.1% to about 6% based on the total weight of the Mid-Chain component.

Abstract: A stable wetting concentrate includes octyl or dodecyl pyrrolidone, an ethoxylated alcohol, and a compatabilizing agent for dilution of the concentrate with water, suitably a polar material, such as an anionic emulsifier, or polyol, which prevents separation of the two base components in water, and, optionally, water, provides a stable wetting composition upon dilution with water, which exhibit superior wetting and spreading properties.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid neutralized with an alkanolamine, said alkyl benzene sulfonic acid containing less than 25%, preferably less than 20%, of the 2-phenyl isomer; and b) an organic solvent; said composition containing less than 3 wt. % water.

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: Process incorporating an organic solvent and being composed of detergent components present together within specific ranges have now been found so as to produce a non-aqueous liquid detergent composition without the attendant drawbacks of non-aqueous liquids. In particular, this process produces a liquid detergent composition which is easy to handle in bulk, has excellent long-term stability and is readily soluble in a wash liquor.

Abstract: Stable aqueous laundry detergents containing vinly pyrrolidone copolymers are provided. The stable aqueous laundry detergents contain, in addition to the vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, a combination of anionic and nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: This invention addresses methods and compositions for providing alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid blends at useful viscosities for use in surfactants such as DOWFAX-containing surfactants. The low viscosity alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid blend is made by admixing a fatty acid having a carboxylic chain length between 1 and 12 (e.g., formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butanoic acid, pentanoic acid, valeric acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, or dodecanoic acid into an alkyl diphenyl oxide sulfonic acid reaction product to provide between about 5 weight percentage and about 50 weight percentage of fatty acid in the admixture.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for removing photoresist, probing ink and wafer bonding adhesive from a substrate containing one or more (C6-C16)olefins, one or more (C1-C6)alkoxybenzenes, and one or more organic sulfonic acid compounds are provided. Such compositions show reduced metal corrosion, low toxicity and rapid removal rates of both photoresists and probing inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises at least a surfactant mixture and an oil component, the surfactant mixture comprising at least an anionic or zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an alkyl phosphate component. The composition according to the invention is extremely well tolerated by the skin, mucosa and eyes, and has excellent foam formation.

Abstract: A detergent composition containing efficient enduring perfume composition is provided. Specifically, the detergent composition comprises: a perfume composition comprising at least about 70% of enduring perfume ingredients characterized by having boiling points, measured at the normal, standard pressure, of about 250° C. or higher, and an octanol/water partitioning coefficent P of about 1,000 or higher, i.e., having a logP, or calculated logP, of about 3 or higher. The perfume is substantially free of halogenated fragrance materials and nitromusks. The composition also contains from about 0.01% to about 95% of a detergent surfactant system, preferably containing anionic and/or nonionic detergent surfactants. The compositions can be in the form of granules, liquids, pastes, bars, etc.

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 personal wash liquid composition which comprises 10 to 40% of one or more anionic surfactants, 30 to 50% of one or more humectants, and less than 55% water, characterized in that the water activity of the product is less than 0.9. Compositions according to the invention have been found to have self-preserving properties.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, particulate-containing heavy duty liquid laundry detergent compositions that are in the form of a stable suspension of particulate material, essentially including from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the detergent composition of an ethoxylated quaternized amine clay material. These compositions preferably include a peroxygen bleaching agent and an organic detergent builder, dispersed in a liquid phase preferably structured with a surfactant. Such compositions provide especially desirable cleaning and bleaching of fabrics laundered therewith and also exhibit especially desirable aesthetics.

Abstract: Disclosed are thickened light-duty or gel dishwashing detergent compositions that are especially useful for the manual washing of heavily soiled dishware. Such compositions essentially contain an alkyl ether sulfate-based anionic surfactant, a polyhydroxy fatty acid amide-based nonionic surfactant component, a sud booster which is preferably an amine oxide, an aqueous liquid carrier, a pH control agent such as potassium carbonate to provide a relatively alkaline product, and an acrylic copolymer thickener such as Acusol™ 820.

Abstract: The use of comb polymers obtained by condensation of a) a polycarboxylic acid or a polyalcohol b) one or more optionally sulfo-substituted polyalcohols having 2 to 4 OH groups or polyglycols of the formula HO—(XO)a—H, in which X is C2H4 and/or C3H7 and a is a number from 2 to 35, preferably from 2 to 5, c) one or more optionally sulfonated C2-C10-dicarboxylic acids and d) one or more compounds of the formulae NH2R, NHR2, ROH, R1COOH, HO(XO)b—H and HO(CH2CH2)dSO3K, in which R is C1-C22-alkyl or C6-C10-aryl, R1 is C1-C22-alkyl, C1-C22-sulfoalkyl, C6-C10-aryl or C6-C10-sulfoaryl, X is C2H4 and/or C3H7, b is a number from 3 to 40, preferably 3 to 20, d is a number from 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 4, and K is a cation, as soil release polymers.

Abstract: A higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound composition represented by the general formula (1): , wherein the composition comprises 30 to 90 mol % of the higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound (X) having a methyl group for R1 and 70 to 10 mol % of the higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound (Y) having an alkyl group of 2 or more carbon atoms for R1, a method for the production thereof, and a detergent and an emulsifier using the composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nonaqueous liquid detergent containing a surfactant selected from the alkali metal salts of C10-C16 alkylbenzene sulfonic acid having 2-phenyl isomer content lower than 22%.

Abstract: A high wax content heavy oil remover comprises dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, branched alcohol ethoxylate, d-limonene, and white oil.

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: A water-free surfactant composition is presented having (a) a fatty alcohol sulfate corresponding to the formula R1O—SO3X where R1 is a linear alkyl chain containing 16 or 18 carbon atoms and X is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium or glucammonium and (b) an alcohol sulfate corresponding to the formula R2O—SO3X where R2 is an alkyl chain containing 12 to 15 carbon atoms consisting of a minimum 20 percent by weight branched alkyl chains and a maximum 80 percent by weight unbranched alkyl chains, and X is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium or glucammonium. The surfactant composition has a reduced potential for irritation and good flowability and solubility in cold water. The surfactant composition is useful in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and other cleaners.

Abstract: A solid surfactant mixture, comprising one or more fatty acid polyhydroxyamides of the formula IRCONR.sup.1 Z (1)in which R is C.sub.7 -C.sub.31 -alkyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.31 -alkenyl, Z is a polyhydroxyhydrocarbon group having at least two hydroxyl groups, which may also be alkoxylated, and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.x NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 O(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl, R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and x is a number from 1 to 10 and n is a number from 2 to 4, one or more other nonionic surfactants and/or one or more anionic surfactants.