Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of removal of contaminants from textiles and related fabrics and garments utilizing compositions which pose no significant risk to groundwater and which are substantially biodegradable. Compositions according to the present invention are substantially non-toxic, substantially bio-degradable liquids at room temperature or higher and are effective in removing substantial quantities of contaminants from fabrics, especially including garments. The present compositions contain at least one dibasic ester, an alcohol, water and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: Stable, silicate-free, soft metal safe, alkaline cleaners are provided. The cleaners comprise calcium ions and surfactants containing hydroxyl and/or carboxylic acid groups or a combination thereof, wherein the total of the two functionalities in each surfactant is greater than or equal to 2, and alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acids. It has been surprisingly discovered that alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acids such as tartaric acid, are capable of keeping calcium ions in an alkali solution. The cleaners may also comprise nonionic surfactants to provide wetting, detergency, and foamability where required, anionic surfactants as viscosity enhancers in the case of high retention cleaners, and solvents such as alcohols, glycol ethers, or hydrotropes to enhance solubility of the system. The alkaline cleaners are safe to use on soft metal surfaces and equipment commonly found in many industries, without the presence of silicate which is normally used as a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising a disinfecting agent, four essential surfactants: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, two sulfonate surfactants, and the balance being water.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a phosphor screen (22) on an interior surface (23) of a faceplate panel (12) is characterized by the steps of: forming a light-absorbing matrix (24) on an interior surface (23) of the faceplate panel (12); applying an aqueous surfactant solution thereto to solubilize oily contaminants and emulsify undissolved oily contaminants of the matrix (24); and serially applying three light-emitting phosphors (G, B, R) to the interior surface (23) of the faceplate panel (12) to form the phosphor screen (22).

Abstract: A nonionic detergent mixture containinga) an ether corresponding to formula (I):R.sup.1 O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m R.sup.2 (I)in which R.sup.1 is an aliphatic linear alkyl or alkenyl radical containing 12 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical and m is a number of 5 to 15, andb1) an ether selected from the group consisting of an ether corresponding to formula (II): ##STR1## in which R.sup.3 is an aliphatic, linear or branched alkyl radical containing 8 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical, p is a number of 2 to 3 and q is a number of 8 to 15 andb2) an ether corresponding to formula (III): ##STR2## in which R.sup.5 is an aliphatic, linear alkyl radical containing 12 to 14 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a benzyl radical, x is a number of 0.5 to 2 and y is a number of 5 to 10.

Abstract: Stable and clear concentrated cleaning compositions comprising at least one short chain surfactant, optionally in combination with long chain nonionic surfactant and potassium carbonate. The short chain surfactants allow for the formulation of stable compositions without the need for additional stabilizers and are especially effective in cleaning greasy soil; the potassium carbonate provides reduced filming and streaking, especially when an anionic sulfonate short chain surfactant is present.

Abstract: Novel low-foaming wetting agents consisting ofI) 30 to 90% by weight of one or more substances of the formula ##STR1## and/or II) 70 to 10% by weight of one or more substances of the formula ##STR2## and III) 0 to 30% by weight of one or more substances of the formula ##STR3## where all percentages given are based on the total weight of the wetting agent and whereR.sup.1 and R.sup.2, independently of one another, denote straight-chain or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 -aryl which may be mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, or denotes C.sub.7 -C.sub.10 -aralkyl, the aromatic portion of which may be mono- to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.3 denotes straight-chain or branched C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 -alkyl, C.sub.12 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low sudsing hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a dianionic sulfosuccinamate and a polyethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant which provides non-streaking and non-filming benefits. The compositions of the present invention are effective on clear and colorless, shiny, or "semi-gloss" surfaces.

Abstract: A pourable, homogenous, abrasive aqueous detergent composition, suitable for cleaning hard surfaces contains detergent active compound which is preferably a mixture of anionic and nonionic detergent active compounds, and a water-soluble salt in an amount sufficient to provide undissolved particles which act as an abrasive. The composition has an apparent viscosity which is sufficient to maintain the particles of salt in suspension during storage while ensuring that the composition remains pourable.

Abstract: A foaming emulsion liquid composition comprisinga. an aqueous phase comprising (1) at least one high foaming anionic surfactant and (2) at least one a mild to the skin foaming surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant nonionic surfactant, or mixture thereof wherein(a) the weight ratio of a (1) to a (2) when an a (2) anionic surfactant is present is from about 10:1 to 2:1,(b) the amphoteric is present from 0 to 10 wt % of the composition, provided that if a nonionic a (2) surfactant is not present, the amphoteric surfactant is at least 1 wt % of the composition,(c) the foaming nonionic surfactant is present from 0 to 5 wt % of the composition provided that if an amphoteric a (2) surfactant is not present the foaming nonionic surfactant is at least 1 wt % of the composition, and(d) the total a surfactant is from about 12 to 30 wt % of the composition,b. an oil phase essentially insoluble in the aqueous phase present in about 3 to 15 wt % of the composition,b.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising:(A) glycerol derivative having the following Formula (I) ##STR1## (B) a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol; and (C) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, wherein component (A) and component (C) are in a ratio of from 2:1 to 1:100 by weight. When the detergent composition is used to clean skin, the skin remains moisturized after cleaning without stickiness or tackiness and without excess degreasing or dryness.

Abstract: A detergent composition for hard surfaces is disclosed, which contains: (a) a mixture consisting of at least two compounds represented by formula (I), wherein s is an integer from 1 to 10, representing the number of moles of the ethylene oxide group, which are different in degree of polymerization, said mixture (a) satisfying relationship (1), wherein N.sub.t is the percent by weight of a compound having t mol of the oxyethylene group added based on the weight of mixture (a). The detergent composition has excellent detergency and foaming properties and is useful for removal of denatured oily dirt in the kitchen.

Abstract: A cleaning and passivating treatment for metals comprising an amphoteric surfactant which is a caprylic acid derivative of imidazoline compounds. The treatment is substantially free of amines, alkanolamines and phosphates. The preferred treatment includes small quantities of borate ions and molybdate ions. In addition a nonionic surfactant may be added as a foam control agent.

Abstract: The present relates to a cleaning composition containing an N-alkyl aldonamide surfactant and a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, partially esterified ethoxylated glycerol surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and alkyl polyglucoside surfactants and mixtures thereof and water.

Abstract: There is disclosed various terpene based cleansing formulations for skin. The cleaning formulations include the ingredients of water in which there is dispersed a terpene, nonionic surfactants, corn meal scrubber and preservatives including antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. In one aspect of the invention the skin cleansing formulations include orange terpenes as the solvent. The nonionic surfactants present in the formulation provide stabilization of the terpene/water mixture, do not soften or otherwise attack the corn meal, and provide detergency for suspending the lifted soil.

Abstract: A novel composition, a kit for providing that composition, and method of treatment is disclosed. The composition comprises aqueous hydroxyacid, hydroxy ether, surfactant, and alkali hydroxide. In a preferred aspect, the composition comprises aqueous hydroxyacetic acid, dipropylene glycol-methyl ether, a surfactant blend of 9M tridecyl alcohol and poly`oxy-1,2-ethanediyl`, alpha-`nonylphenyl`-omega-hydroxy-surfactant, and aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: A metal cleaning composition useful in aqueous solution comprises an alkalinity providing agent and a combination of surfactants comprising an ethoxylated thiol surfactant and a nitrogen-containing surfactant which reduces the odor of the thiol-containing surfactant. The aqueous cleaning solutions of this invention are particularly useful in metal parts washers typically placed in garages, service stations and the like in which the cleaning solution can be filtered and reused in the parts washer.

Abstract: A clear aqueous disinfectant compositon containing the reaction product of (a) an N-substituted propylenediamine corresponding to formula I:R.sub.1,--NH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --NH.sub.2 (I)in which R.sub.1 is a linear alkyl radical containing 12 to 14 carbon atoms, and (b) a compound corresponding to formula II:R.sub.2 --O--CO--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH(NH.sub.2)--COOH (II)in which R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, in a molar ration of(a) to (b) of from about 1:1 to about 1:2, respectively, and further containing (c) a solubilizer selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, 2-phenoxyethanol, 1-phenoxypropanol, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a cleaning solution for degreasing metal articles which contains at least one chlorine-free nonionic surfactant with an HLB in the range of 6.5 to 9.5; a second chlorine-free nonionic surfactant with an HLB in the range of above 9.5 to about 14; a chlorinated nonionic surfactant, and an alkalinizing agent and optionally also one or more of anionic or amphoteric surfactant; hydrotroping agents; solubilizers; organic builders, and corrosion inhibitors. The preferred composition of the invention can replace a vapor degreasing process for cleaning oil, grease, and waxy-type contaminants from metal articles to the level of cleanliness required in the aerospace industry.

Abstract: Machine dishwashing detergents are disclosed containing a compatible mixture of a low-foaming nonionic surfactant and a high-foaming nonionic surfactant. Dishes and other utensils are cleaned to a sparkling clean spot-free condition by the machine washing detergent composition of the present invention. The machine dishwashing detergent compositions of the present invention are effective especially in controlling foam encountered upon washing dishes and other utensils encrusted with soils generally encountered on dishes, specifically egg and milk-derived protein soils.

Abstract: A high foaming light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising a water soluble nonionic surfactant as the major active ingredient, a supplemental amount of a water soluble, foaming, alkyl ethoxylated ether sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkyl sulfate surfactant, and a water soluble, foaming zwitterionic betaine surfactant and the balance being water.

Abstract: A stable oil-in-water microemulsion cleaning composition is provided which is essentially effective for the removal of oily and greasy soil from a hard surface and for repelling insects therefrom. The aqueous phase of said microemulsion comprises by weight of the total composition: (A) from about 0.1 to about 25% of a surfactant mixture of (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an ethoxylated glycerol-based nonionic surfactant mixture; the weight ratio of (i) and (ii) being from about 1:1 to about 5:1; and (iii) a salt of a multivalent metal cation in an amount sufficient to provide from 0.5 to 1.5 equivalents of cation per equivalent of (i); the anionic surfactant, the nonionic surfactant and amount of multivalent metal cation being selected so as to provide a cloud point of at least about 45.degree. C. in the finished microemulsion composition; (B) from about 0.1% to about 30% of a water-soluble cosurfactant having substantially no ability to dissolve oily or greasy soil; and (C) the balance water.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising a surfactant system that is either (1) a mixture of zwitterionic detergent surfactant and/or amphoteric (non-zwitterionic) detergent surfactant with nonionic detergent surfactant; or (2) short chain nonionic detergent surfactant; a suds reducing amount of a suds controlling alkoxylated material of the formula: C.sub.n (PO).sub.x (EO).sub.y (PO).sub.z in which C.sub.n is a hydrocarbon group containing n carbon atoms, n is a number from about 6 to about 12, x is a number from about 1 to about 6, y is a number from about 4 to about 15, and z is a number from about 4 to about 25; optional, but preferred, hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and polycarboxylate, especially dicarboxylate, detergent builder, provide superior cleaning of all of the soils commonly found in the bathroom while maintaining a desirable low suds profile and good rinsing properties. The compositions have a pH of from about 1 to about 5.5, preferably from about 2 to about 4 when the dicarboxylate builder is used.

Abstract: Rinse aids for dishwashing machines comprising(1) an alkyl polyglycoside,(2) an alkyl polyglycol ether, and(3) an organic carboxylic acid wherein the rinse aid is substantially free from foam inhibitors and thickeners.

Abstract: A composition for thickening aqueous based personal care products is comprised of a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a diol, the mono alkyl ether of a diol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alcohol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alkyl phenol, and a complex organic phosphate ester; water; a nonionic surfactant and, an ester of an ethoxylated polyol.

Abstract: A composition for thickening aqueous based personal care products is comprised of a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a diol, the mono alkyl ether of a diol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alcohol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alkyl phenol, and a complex organic phosphate ester; water; a nonionic surfactant and, a complex ester.

Abstract: An improvement is described in gelled microemulsion compositions which contain an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a grease release agent, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water which comprises the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient in a proportion sufficient to form a gelled microemulsion composition containing, by weight, 2% to 35% of an anionic detergent, 1 to 50% of a cosurfactant, 0.1% to 10% of a grease release agent, 0.4% to 25% of perfume and the balance being water.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a hard surface with concentrated all-purpose liquid cleaning compositions that contain high levels of surfactants and solvents and which exhibit improved cleaning performance and homogeneity in solution. A preferred formulation incorporates an actives systems of a three component mixture: an anionic surfactant such as alkyl ethoxy sulfates, alkyl ethoxy carboxylates and mixtures thereof, a nonionic surfactant such as fatty alcohol ethoxylates, nonylphenol ethoxylates, alkylpolyglycosides and mixtures thereof, a glycol ether solvent and optional ingredients to provide a concentrated cleaning composition which can be diluted to the desired strength.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses cleaning compositions comprising a nonionic surfactant system containing a mixture of highly hydrophilic and highly hydrophobic nonionic surfactants. The present invention also encompasses a method of cleaning wherein said compositions are diluted in water before they are used to clean hard surfaces. The present invention also encompasses the diluted cleaning composition obtained in the method according to the present invention.

Abstract: A surfactant composition containing a fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether represented by formula (1):R(OR.sup.1).sub.n OR.sup.2 (1)wherein R represents an alkanoyl or alkenoyl group having from 10 to 18 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 represents an alkylene having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a lower alkyl group; andn is from 5 to 100 on the average; and a fatty acid monoglyceride represented by formula (2):R.sup.3 OCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 OH (2)wherein R.sup.3 represents an alkanoyl group having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms or an alkenoyl group having from 12 to 22 carbon atoms;are disclosed.The foaming properties of a fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether of formula (1) are improved by adding a fatty acid monoglyceride represented by formula (2) to the fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether of formula (1).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning and etching an aluminum surface with a low etch, low phosphate alkaline cleaner solution are disclosed. The preferred composition employs a stable combination of an alkali metal hydroxide, gluconic acid, a detergent source, an aluminum sequestrant, an oil emulsifier, a defoamer, and a hydrotrope.

Abstract: Mildly acidic multi-purpose liquid cleaning compositions which comprise a specific nonionic surfactant system are disclosed. The nonionic surfactant system comprises at least four different nonionic surfactants belonging to four different HLB classes. The compositions can be used for laundering, hard surface cleaning for bathrooms, kitchens or floors, as well as for cleaning carpets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface cleaning composition comprising from about 0.1 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight, basis the total weight of the composition, of one or more secondary alkyl sulfate compounds.