Abstract: The object of the present invention is to improve the solidification point and the hardness of a soap of the fatty acid soap series wherein a large amount of myristic acid is blended. The solid soap of the present invention to achieve the above-described object is characterized by comprising a fatty acid soap and 1 to 8 mass % of betaine, and in that the content of myristic acid is 50 mass % or more in the total fatty acid of the fatty acid soap.

Abstract: An aqueous and liquid cleansing composition comprises a fatty acid soap, a salt of a lauryl ether sulfate surfactant that is present in an amount that is at least 50% of the weight of the fatty acid soap, a betaine surfactant that is present in an amount that is at least 23% of the weight of the fatty acid soap, and at least 0.05% by weight of the composition of triclocarban. The lauryl ether sulfate and betaine surfactant in the specified amount in relation to the fatty acid soap amount keep the triclocarban from precipitating out of the composition.

Abstract: Dual-usage aqueous liquid detergent compositions having suds compatability and improved cleaning, said composition containing from about 1% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant system wherein said surfactant system contains at least 35%, by weight of the surfactant system, of alkylethoxysulfate; from 0% to about 10%, by weight of the surfactant system, of nonionic surfactant; from 0% to about 10%, by weight of the surfactant system, of soap; further contains from about 0.001% to about 4.0%, by weight of the composition, of an anti-foam selected from organomodified silicone polymers with aryl or alkylaryl substituents combined with silicone resin and the primary filler is modified silica; and mixtures thereof; and contains from about 0.01% to about 2.5%, by weight of the composition, of a structurant. Methods of using such detergent compositions for laundering textiles.

Abstract: An aqueous laundry detergent composition in the form of a liquid or gel, having a pH of from about 6 to about 11 in a 1% water solution and containing a non-soap anionic surfactant; soap; nonionic surfactant; fabric softening cationic cosurfactant having a molecular weight of less than about 1000; fabric softening quaternized polymer having a molecular weight of at least 100,000; non-quaternized, non polyamine thickener; perfume microcapsules; wherein at least one of the following is true; i) the ratio by weight of nonionic surfactant to anionic surfactant is greater than 1 and the total percentage, by weight of the composition, of the total of anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactant and soap is from 10% to 30%; and/or ii) the aqueous laundry detergent composition further comprises from about 0.5% to about 5% of a hydrotrope. Methods of laundering with such compositions.

Abstract: A flowable concentrated soap cleansing composition is provided which includes from 40 to 65% of C12-C18 fatty acid mixture in combined amount of salt and free acid forms, the mixture having C12-C14 chain length present in greater amount than C16-C18 chain length of fatty acid. Further, the composition includes 25 to 50% water, 1 to 15% of a first anti-crystallization agent, and 2 to 15% of a second anti-crystallization agent. The first anti-crystallization agent is sodium lauryl ether sulfate with a weight average ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 2 moles ethylene oxide per mole of sulfate. The second anti-crystallization agent is polypropylene glycol of weight average molecular weight ranging from 195 to 10,000. The composition has a viscosity ranging from 10 to 100 Pa*s at 20° C. as measured after 2 minutes at 10 rpm on a Brookfield Viscometer using Spindle RV 7.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising: (a) a surfactant; and (b) a thickening system comprising: (i) a gellan gum; and (ii) a thickener selected from the group consisting of polyacrylate thickeners, xanthan gums, guar flours, alginates, carrageenans, carboxy -methylcelluloses, bentonites, wellan gums, carob flours and mixtures thereof; wherein the surfactant comprises a fatty acid soap, and wherein the fatty acid soap is present in an amount of 2 to 20 % by weight based on the composition are disclosed, along with uses therefor.

Abstract: A liquid washing and cleaning composition comprising: one or more of constituents a1) through a4) a1) alkylbenzenesulfonate, a2) olefinsulfonate, a3) alkylsulfate, a4) alkyl ether sulfate or mixtures thereof, b) secondary alkanesulfonate, c) at least one soap, d) at least one nonionic surfactant and e) at least one cationic surfactant, wherein the mixing ratio of the secondary alkanesulfonate to the component AT formed from the one or more of constituents a1, a2, a3 and a4 is 4.9 to 0.1: 5.1 to 9.9.

Abstract: Liquid compositions containing one or more anionic surfactants in combination with one or more polydiallyl dialkyl ammonium compounds or derivatives or copolymers thereof, these compositions being suitable for the production of liquid laundry detergents, preferably for dye-transfer-inhibiting liquid color-protecting detergents.

Abstract: A unique laundry detergent composition is described that comprises linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, alkyl ether sulfate, alcohol ethoxylate, fatty acid, an alkali metal silicate, polyacrylate, and optionally carbonate, that is low sudsing and that shows improved whiteness retention over other fatty acid soap containing detergents in the absence of silicates.

Abstract: Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments also optionally additives. Embodiments are particularly effective for cleaning concrete.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant system and a consumable detergent composition comprising the same.

Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising 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. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an abrasive-free cleaning composition which includes, in aqueous solution, a bleach, a colloidal thickener, and a source of divalent ionic calcium. The composition further includes at least one surfactant which is effective to provide cleaning activity and, in association with the colloidal thickener, thickening. The composition also includes an electrolyte/buffer which is effective to promote an environment in which the thickener and the surfactant associate to provide proper thickening. The inventive cleaning composition, with its ionic calcium source, has desirable viscosity and rheological properties, and demonstrates significant viscosity stability, rheological stability, phase stability and bleach stability. The cleaning composition maintains these desirable properties under typical storage conditions as well as over extended times and at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An improvement is described in thickened all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, a short chain amphiphile or a water soluble cosurfactant, a polymeric thickener, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water and optionally, an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid cleansing compositions in lamellar phase. Use of minimum amounts of defined polymeric hydrophilic emulsifier in combination with a lamellar phase inducing structurant has been found to enhance both initial viscosity and free thaw (low temperature) viscosity/stability.

Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning composition comprises a hypochlorite bleaching component, a hypochlorite compatible surfactant, and a capped nonionic ethoxylated surfactant, wherein said nonionic surfactant reduces the foaming due to said hypochlorite compatible surfactants.

Abstract: An aqueous cleansing composition, which comprises:(a) a short-chain anionic surfactant chosen from C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 alkyl ether sulphates, C.sub.8 -C.sub.11 acyl lactylates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 acyl methyl taurates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 acyl isethionates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.11 fatty acid soaps, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 alkyl sulphates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.11 acyl sarcosinates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 alkyl sulphosuccinates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 alkyl ether sulphosuccinates, or mixtures thereof;(b) a long-chain anionic surfactant chosen from C.sub.13 -C.sub.18 alkyl ether sulphates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.18 acyl lactylates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.16 acyl methyl taurates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.15 acyl isethionates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.16 alkyl sulphates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.16 acyl sarcosinates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.16 alkyl sulphosuccinates, C.sub.13 -C.sub.16 alkyl ether sulphosuccinates, or mixtures thereof;(c) optionally, a medium-chain anionic surfactant chosen from C.sub.10 -C.sub.12 alkyl ether sulphates, C.sub.12 acyl lactylates, C.sub.10 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides a flowable pearly luster concentrate comprising 5-30% of behenic acid formulated in an aqueous dispersion comprising 1-50% of C.sub.12 -- to C.sub.14 -- ether sulfates or acylisethionates and, if desired, from 0.1 to 10% of polyhydric alcohols. The composition according to the invention can be used in liquid surfactant formulations.

Abstract: Cleansing and moisturizing personal cleansing compositions which contain from about 5% to about 50% of a surfactant; from about 3% to about 40% of an insoluble, nonionic oil or wax or mixture thereof; from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of a fatty acid having an average chain length of from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms; from about 1.5% to about 10% by weight of citric acid or water soluble citrate salt or mixture thereof; and water are disclosed.

Abstract: The inventive compositions are pourable aqueous bleach composition which contain abrasives, suitable for use in cleaning hard surfaces such as are found, for example, in lavatories and kitchens. The compositions of the invention show good shelf life, exhibit a high level of bleach stability and show good stain and soil removal, particularly from hard surfaces.

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

Abstract: A storable, substantially water-free flowable surfactant mixture containing 40% by weight to 70% by weight of a nonionic surfactant of the formula R.sup.1 --(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.n --OH wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 10 to 20 carbon atoms and an average degree of ethoxylation n of from 1 to 8; 20% by weight to 50% by weight of a nonionic surfactant, liquid at room temperature, of the formula: R.sup.2 --(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.r --(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.p --OH wherein R.sup.2 is an alkyl or alkenyl group containing 10 to 20 carbon atoms, an average degree of ethoxylation r of from 2 to 8 and an average degree of propoxylation p of from 1 to 6; and 1% by weight to 10% by weight of a C.sub.10 to C.sub.22 carboxylic acid and/or alkali metal salts thereof. The flowable surfactant mixture provides a base for forming a pseudo-plastic detergent formulation.

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: Hypochlorite-comprising cleaning compositions which have improved mildness to the skin which comprise a combination of an amine-oxide and an alkyl sulfate surfactant. The hypochlorite-containing compositions also contain a fatty acid, and may contain additional ingredients including additional detersive surfactants. The compositions preferably have a pH of at least about 12.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains a quick drying agent, an anionic detergent, optionally, a partially esterified ethoxylated polyhydric type alcohol, a cosurfactant, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.

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: A composition for cleaning and caring of floors wherein the composition contains synthetic anionic surfactant and a floor-care substance selected from the group consisting of waxes, film-forming polymers, soap and mixtures thereof and wherein at least 20% by weight of the surfactant and soap are present in the form of lithium salts. The composition is diluted with water, wiped on the floor with an absorbent article and allowed to dry.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid detergent composition comprising a primary alkyl sulphate material, which is present in a non-solid dispersed phase.