Abstract: An improved transparently packaged bar, having increased light transmission, and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed. The packaged bar has an increased level of light transmission which is believed to be caused by the cooling of molten soap in direct contact with the stretchable transparent wrap which is used to package the bar. The bar has an unique shape which enhances its light transmission. The bar may also contain voids which enhance the appearance of the soap bar or reduce its density, or both. The soap bar, and method of manufacture, are particularly well suited for transparent, translucent, and pearlescent soaps, or a bar which is poured with a combination thereof. Additionally, objects both solid and amorphous, and flexible or rigid, may be placed within the bar which have an enhanced level of visibility inside the packaged soap bar. If desired, hues or pigments may be dispersed through some portion of the soap bar to obtain a desired artistic appearance.

Abstract: A process for preparing a homogeneous, solid cleaning composition that comprises a cleaning agent, and optionally an additive agent and a hardening agent. The compositions are processed in a continuous mixing system at high shear, at or below the melting temperature of the ingredients. Preferably, the ingredients are processed in an extruder, and the mixture is extruded directly into a mold or other packaging system for dispensing the cleaning composition. The consistency of the composition ranges from that of a fused block solid to a malleable article. The cleaning compositions are useful for warewashing and cleaning hard surfaces, rinsing, sanitizing, deodorizing, laundry detergents, conveyor lubricants, and the like.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions containing one or more .alpha.-sulfofatty acid esters, and methods for making and using the same. At least one .alpha.-sulfofatty acid ester is included in an inner portion. The invented composition can further include an outer portion which protects the .alpha.-sulfofatty acid ester from di-salt formation. The resulting composition improves the stability of the .alpha.-sulfofatty acid ester after manufacture, during shipping and storage, and in detergents. The invention further included detergents containing the invented composition, and methods of making such detergents.

Abstract: We have found that long standing problems relating to the stability of organic materials in alkaline detergents, including the reversion or hydrolysis of condensed phosphate sequestrants in alkaline solid detergent compositions can be alleviated by the use of an organic composition having vicinal hydroxyls. Such a solid block detergent can be manufactured by a process in which a source of alkalinity, a functional material including a condensed phosphate sequestering agent, an organic compound having two vicinal hydroxyl groups, are combined in a pourable composition or liquid. Such a liquid can be introduced into a plastic capsule and solidified. During manufacture and solidification, we have found that the vicinal hydroxyl compound prevents substantial hydrolysis or reversion of the condensed phosphate maintaining effective hardness ion sequestration during the use of the detergent. The stabilizer can also stabilizes color, chlorine content and dispensing properties.

Abstract: A chemical dispensing device comprising a dissolvable, multi-layered, laundry tablet for insertion in a washing machine at the initiation of the laundry washing process. The laundry tablet includes a dissolvable first or outer layer which includes an alkaline substance for raising the pH level of the wash water upon dissolving, and a dissolvable second or inner layer which includes an acidic substance for subsequently lowering or neutralizing the pH level of the wash water. The laundry tablet thus provides an effective device for automatically varying the pH level of the laundry wash water, which automatic variation is effected by the single step of depositing the tablet in the laundry wash water at the initiation of the wash cycle.

Abstract: Novel chip compositions comprise alkylene glycol, benefit agent and thickening agent (e.g., fumed silica). Use of chips comprising excess of alkylene glycol over benefit agent and thickening agent has been found to allow significant deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises bar compositions comprising mixtures of the chips of the invention and chips containing defined surfactant systems. A process for forming the chips of the invention and a method of enhancing deposition without compromising processing using the chips of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of laundry detergent bars that do not develop undesirable brittleness during storage. The disclosed compositions comprise alkyl sulfate surfactant, preferably coconut alkyl sulfate, and polyethylene glycol. The polyethylene glycol prevents the development of undesirable brittleness in such alkyl sulfate-containing laundry bars.

Abstract: Adjuvant powder compositions contain a benefit agent or benefit agents and enhance the delivery of these benefit agent or agents when used as a separate adjuvant during preparation of bar compositions. Carriers used in the formation of the adjuvants must have a melting point high enough to survive a spray-drying process.

Abstract: A composition for a soap bar comprises:(i) from about 0.5% to about 5%, by weight, of silicone;(ii) from about 0.5% to about 5%, by weight, of a first emollient selected from polyols, selected from glycerin, sorbitol, or mixtures thereof;(iii) up to about 5%, by weight, of a second emollient selected from vegetable, animal or mineral oils, or free fatty acids, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Novel chip compositions comprise specifically defined carriers; benefit agent; and thickening agent (e.g., fumed silica). Use of chips comprising excess of these carriers over benefit agent and thickening agent has been found to allow significant deposition of benefit agent without compromising processing. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises bar compositions comprising mixtures of the chips of the invention and chips containing defined surfactant systems. A process for forming the chips of the invention and a method of enhancing deposition without compromising processing using the chips of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar having a logo or other design or message printed on a dissolvable polymer material embedded at approximately the mid-point of the bar. The message is printed on both sides of a very thin sheet of dissolvable plastic material. The bar is formed from transparent modified soap material. The printed sheet is positioned between the two halves of the bar which form the transparent bar having the printed message at the midpoint. The message is viewable through the transparent bar. Upon normal use, the surface of the bar wears away. When the bar is worn or wasted to the midpoint and the printed polymer sheet is exposed to water, the printed sheet dissolves to avoid any disposal problems. An improved method for forming the transparent cleansing bar with a dissolvable, printable film also is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair cleansing and care agent in tablet form, wherein the tablet comprises a base compound which, upon contact with water, sets free a physiologically harmless gas, preferably CO.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to mixed fatty acid soap based bar compositions, which may include synthetic surfactants as co-actives, wherein relatively small amounts of specified polyoxyethylene-polypropylene nonionic polymer has been found to enhance mildness and reduced mush of bar compositions without sacrificing the user properties and processability of the formulations.

Abstract: An extruded toilet bar composition comprises mixtures of chips containing polyalkylene glycol, benefit agent and fumed silica, and chips containing a surfactant system.

Abstract: Block-form cleaners for flush toilets which consist of at least two masses of different composition, one of the masses being at least partly surrounded by the other mass(es) and the surrounded mass containing an active substance in a concentration at least 1.3 times higher than in the surrounding mass. This distribution ensures that the active substance is more uniformly released over the useful life of the cleaning block.

Abstract: Personal cleansing bar compositions which contain a fragrance-releasing complex and a bar carrier. The fragrance-releasing complex contains a hydrophilic inorganic porous fragrance carrier and a fragrance impregnated within the fragrance carrier. The ratio of the fragrance:fragrance carrier ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:10.

Abstract: Isotropic liquid detergent composition comprises specific soil antiredeposition polymers containing a hydrophilic backbone and monomer with hydrophobic side chains. When the molar ratio of the number hydrophilic groups to number of hydrophobic groups on said polymers is below certain critical levels, it has been unexpectedly found that the stability (i.e., clarity) of the composition remarkably increases. The solubility of the polymer is further dependent on the type and amount (minimum required) of hydrotrope; surfactant type and levels; and minimum electrolyte levels.

Abstract: A bar soap comprising:A) from about 70 to about 85% by weight of at least one fatty acid salt,B) from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of at least one fatty acid,C) from about 1 to about 10% by weight of at least one alkyl ether sulfate, andD) from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of at least one of an alkyl oligoglycoside and an alkenyl oligoglycoside.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to skin cleansing bar soap compositions comprising:(a) from about 40% to about 95% surfactant component comprising fatty acid soap and/or synthetic surfactant, such that the composition comprises:(1) from 0% to about 95% fatty acid soap;(2) from 0% to about 50% synthetic surfactant;(b) particles of absorbent gellant material, the amount of absorbent gellant material, dry weight basis, in the composition being from about 0.02% to about 5%, the absorbent gellant material having an extractable polymer content of less than about 25%;(c) from about 5% to about 35% water;(d) from 0% to about 25% moisturizer;(e) from 0% to about 15% other ingredients comprising one or more of polymeric skin feel and mildness aid, perfume, solvent, colorant, antibacterial agent, and preservative.

Abstract: a method of forming a bar of soap from a plurality of soap bar slivers including the steps of: providing a cementing agent including a mixture containing powdered bar soap and powdered talcum in proportions equal to between two-to-one and ten-to-one powdered bar soap to powdered talcum that has been mixed with sufficient water to form a paste; and utilizing the cementing agent to cement the soap slivers into an agglomeration bar.

Abstract: Stratified solid cast alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed in which the concentrations of an active alkalinity source and water of hydration which contain at least one granular material in varying concentration throughout the composition. Methods of making and using the disclosed compositions are also disclosed.