Abstract: A solid porous surfactant body of low density, for example, a tablet, comprises a high level of surfactant: at least 60 wt % and preferably at least 75 wt %. Preferably a high level of anionic surfactant is present. Inorganic salts are preferably absent, or present only in small quantities. The body is typically in the form of an assembly of solid surfactant particles, for example, flakes, bonded together by means of heat and/or a binder.

Abstract: A solid functional material comprises a functional agent such as a cleaning composition, a sanitizing agent, where a rinse agent, etc. in a solid block format. The solid block is formed by a binding agent that forms the active ingredients into a solid block. The binding agent comprises a phosphonate or amino acetate sequestrant, a carbonate salt and water in an E-Form hydrate. These materials at a specific mole ratio form a novel binding agent that can form functional materials into a solid matrix form.

Abstract: The dimensionally stable alkaline solid block warewashing detergent uses an E-form binder forming a solid comprising a sodium carbonate source of alkalinity, a metal corrosion protecting alkali metal silicate composition, a sequestrant, a surfactant package and other optional material. The solid block is dimensionally stable and highly effective in removing soil from the surfaces of dishware in the institutional and industrial environment. The E-form hydrate comprises an organic phosphonate and a hydrated carbonate.

Abstract: A soap that contains glacier silt that is harvested in its natural form from areas previously occupied by glaciers. Glacial silt is one of the finest materials known. This silt is as fine or finer than talcum powder. The silt is heated to 400 degrees, sifted for a uniform consistency, and blended into cleaning compositions (soaps) used for human skin. Applied to human skin, the composition acts as mild pumice. Glacier silt is distinctive from other abrasives or pumices because the silt, in its natural form, is made up of very fine particles and is essentially undetectable when being used.

Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate cleaning composition, wherein the tablet or a discrete region thereof contains detergency builder, characterized by containing about 0.5-10% by wt. of a composite disintegrant blend comprising, by weight, (a) about 20-80% of a water soluble salt, (b) about 80-20% of crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP), said tablet having a disintegration rate of at least 40 g/min.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a detergent tablet having at least one layer and at least one cavity in at least one surface of the tablet holding at least one pre-shaped insert therein, the process including the steps of delivering a cushioning material to the upper surface of the tablet or into the cavity and delivering a pre-shaped insert on top of the cushioning material.

Abstract: A detergent composition having a plasma-induced, water-soluble coating for controlling solubility, chemical stability and physical properties is disclosed. A process for making such a detergent composition is also disclosed which involves subjecting a detergent material to a plasma glow zone in which an organic hydrophilic monomer is introduced such that it ultimately deposits on the detergent material to form a water-soluble coating. The detergent compositions are particulate or non-particulate and can be used for laundry, dishwashing or other similar application.

Abstract: The invention relates to washing or cleaning agent shaped bodies that are mechanically stable, have an excellent rate of dissolution and a completely novel appearance. The novel washing or cleaning agent shaped bodies comprise solid(s) and gas(es) and optionally other washing or cleaning agent components. The shaped body consists of gas-filled cells (pores) that are defined by solid dividing walls. Preferred washing or cleaning agent shaped bodies in the form of solid foams have a content of 40 to 90% by weight of one or more water-soluble polymers, 10 to 60% by weight of one or more substances from the group of builders, acidifying agents, chelate complexing agents, plaque-inhibiting polymers or non-ionic tensides as well as 0 to 50% by weight of one or more adjuvants and/or fillers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-phase detergent composition of compressed particulate matter, wherein the geometric mean particle diameter of one phase differs from the geometric mean particle diameter of at least one other phase by at least 300 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-phase detergent composition of compressed particulate matter, wherein the average particle density of one phase differs from the average particle density of at least one other phase by at least 25 g/l.

Abstract: A washing and cleaning agent shaped body in the form of a granulate, extrudate, agglomerate, or tablet, containing fine microparticles that contain one or more washing or cleaning agent components, wherein the fine microparticles form the shaped body as such or are present within it. The washing or cleaning agent component is selected from surfactants, fragrances, dyes, enzymes, enzyme stabilizers, builders, substances to adjust the pH, bleaches, bleach activators, silver protectants, soil-repelling substances, optical brighteners, antiredeposition agents, disintegration auxiliaries, and mixtures thereof. At least 10% of the fine microparticles, based on the total number of microparticles, have a particle size distribution of ≦20 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A detergent tablet comprising from about 80% to about 100%, by weight of the tablet, of detergent granules, the granules comprising (a) from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the granules, of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 2% to about 15%, by weight of the granules, of acetic acid salt; (c) from about 50% to about 80%, by weight of the granules, of a solid ingredient comprising an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a solid alkaline neutralizing agent, an aluminosilicate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for coating laundry detergent or cleaning product tablets that contain builder(s) and also, if desired, further laundry detergent and cleaning product ingredients, by transporting the tablets on a conveyor belt provided with a multiplicity of apertures and forcing coating material through the conveyor belt apertures from below with a force such that the coating material forced over the conveying plane forms a surge through which the tablets are transported.

Abstract: A cleaning tablet which has a plurality of discrete regions with differing compositions, characterised in that at least one first region of the tablet is a smooth region and at least one second region of the tablet is a solid region and wherein the concentration of surfactants in said first region is at least 5 times the concentration of surfactants in said second region.

Abstract: A composition having a plasma-induced, graft polymerized, water-soluble coating for controlling solubility, chemical stability and physical properties is disclosed. A process for making such a composition is also disclosed which involves subjecting a particulate material to plasma after which a water-soluble organic monomer is graft polymerized onto at least a portion of the particulate material. The compositions are particulate or non-particulate in form and can be used in shampoos, skin care and other cosmetic products, deodorant products, laundry, dishwashing, carwashing or other similar detergent products.

Abstract: Washing tablets of compacted particulate washing composition are marked with indicia on their surfaces, the indicia preferably being of a contrasting color. Processes for applying the markings are also described, as is a combination of the marked tablets with a packaging system.

Abstract: A solid detergent composition comprising a clay system, said clay system comprises a hectorite clay and a dioctahedral smectite clay, wherein the weight ratio of said hectorite clay to said dioctahedral smectite clay is less than 1:1. The two clay types may be present in a solid detergent composition in the form of an agglomerate.

Abstract: Solid mixtures comprising: (a) a solid carrier, (b) a surfactant component, (c) a component which is liquid at room temperature, and (d) a hydrocolloid are described along with processes for their production and their use.

Abstract: Multiphase soaps in which the individual phases are highly visible when viewed from above and from the side have high stability. Their use permits various scent experiences to be achieved during the washing operation.

Abstract: A process for preparing a homogeneous, solid cleaning composition that comprises a cleaning agent, and optionally an additive agent and a hardening agent is provided. 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: A single-dose quick dissolving cleansing agent, also with preventing and treating activity for disorders and diseases in human beings and animals, wherein the agent comprises a surfactant, a first and second disintegrating agents combined for causing a sudden disintegration and dissolution of the agent upon contacting the agent with a liquid medium, an agglutinating agent, a phyto-therapeutic extract providing the preventing and treating activity, and bactericide, essences and colorants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent system comprising a plurality of pre-formed subunits wherein at least one of the subunits is a liquid, paste or gel-filled water-soluble capsule or pouch and wherein the subunits are packaged together in a water-soluble film wrap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a granule comprising a core and a coating, wherein the core comprises an active compound, and the coating comprises filaments prepared from atomizing a liquid coating composition having the property that said liquid coating composition forms filaments upon atomization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid or fluid composition, kit and method for treating and/or cleaning surfaces. In one aspect, the composition contains a nanoparticle component, selected from the group consisting of metal oxyhydroxides, modified metal oxyhydroxides and mixtures thereof; and a buffer/modifying agent component.

Abstract: The dimensionally stable alkaline solid block warewashing detergent uses an E-form binder forming a solid comprising a sodium carbonate source of alkalinity, a sequestrant, a surfactant package and other optional material. The solid block is dimensionally stable and highly effective in removing soil from the surfaces of dishware in the institutional and industrial environment. The E-form hydrate comprises an organic phosphonate and a hydrated carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making a viscous reaction product and making this into a solid or suspendable component, so that it can be incorporated in solid and liquid compositions such as cleaning compositions or for example fabric care compositions. The process comprises the steps of: a) reacting at least two compounds with one another to form a first active material to form a viscous mixed product which has a viscosity of at least 500 cps or even at least 1000 cps at 20° C., thereby preferably mixing this with a second active material; b) mixing the product of step a) with a liquid carrier material, (which can then be suspended in a liquid composition); or if slid components are required, step b) being followed by: c) mixing the mixture of step b) with a solid granulation agent to form a solid component; d) optionally forming the solid component of step c) into granules.

Abstract: A solid-shaped detergent comprising particles for detergent, wherein the particles have a dissolution rate of 90% or more, under conditions where the particles are supplied in water at 5° C.; stirred for 60 seconds under the stirring conditions that 1 g of the particles are supplied to a 1-L beaker having an inner diameter of 105 mm which is charged with 1 L of hard, water having 71.

Abstract: The solid component comprises a finely divided component, preferably a sensitiser, and a specific polymeric component, whereby the solid component has a tressed Heubach Index of less than 1000. The solid component is preferably present in the detergent composition, preferably in a granular composition, a tablet or bar.

Abstract: Solid detergent compositions comprising from 8-60 wt. % of a surfactant system and having a Grand Compatibility Index of at least 0.5, preferably at least 0.6, are claimed. The use of these detergent compositions in a washing process for soiled laundry is also claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to detergent or cleanser tablets, which have at least one cavity and whose content of non-ionic surfactants ranges from 5 to 25 wt. % with regard to the tablet. In multi-phasc tablets, it is sufficient to add an appropriate material to the mixture that forms the phase containing the cavity. The invention also relates to a method for producing recessed tablets.

Abstract: Modified bleaching agents and enzymes for detergent compositions are described. The modified bleaching agents and enzymes have a wax clad and detergent compositions having the modified bleaching agents and enzymes display superior cleaning benefits.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid laundry additive compositions in tablet form. More particularly, it relates to enzyme-containing bleaching compositions for use primarily in home laundering.

Abstract: The invention relates to an enzyme composition in tablet form comprising one or more enzymes, tabletting auxiliaries, effervescent additives and substantially no detergent components, to a process for its preparation and to the use of such enzyme composition for the treatment of textile materials and the use in paper and pulp industry.

Abstract: A method of making a compacted granular detergent tablet comprising a clay component, said method comprising the steps of:

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of single-phase or multiphase detergent shaped bodies containing surfactant(s), builder(s), perfume and optionally other typical ingredients of detergent shaped bodies, in which a perfume-free detergent shaped body is subsequently treated with a perfume or perfume-containing active-substance mixtures. The end products of this flexible process are distinguished by an improved odor impression.

Abstract: Shaped bodies with high surfactant contents can be produced in a simple manner if, after shaping, the shaped bodies are subsequently treated with surfactant-containing active-substance mixtures.

Abstract: A compacted laundry detergent tablet which comprises (a) solid particulate detergent base powder comprising surfactant and optionally builder; (b) optionally other particulate detergent ingredients; and (c) a binder material between the detergent base powder particles and/or the optional particulate detergent ingredients wherein the binder comprises (c)(i) from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a nonionic surfactant having a melting point of from 30 to 70° C.; and (c)(ii) from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of a water-soluble organic material having a melting point of from 30 to 70° C. Preferred nonionic surfactants are the primary and secondary aliphatic alcohol ethoxylates and preferred organic materials are the polyethylene glycols.

Abstract: Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that successfully softens service water used in manufacturing aqueous detergents from the composition, but also obtains substantially improved organic soil removal on dishware or flatware. The solid block detergents of the invention comprise large masses of the chemical ingredients having a weight of greater than about 500 grams in a solid block product format that is typically dispensed using a spray on water dispenser that creates an aqueous concentrate that is used in a washing machine.

Abstract: The invention provides a tablet of a compacted particulate composition for use in fabric washing which contains detergent-active, detergency builder and other ingredients, characterized in that the tablet contains:

Abstract: Detergent compositions, preferably tablets, comprise an improved solubility aid wherein the solubility aid contains an organic molecule, which has a first polar group and a second polar group separated from each other by less than 5 aliphatic carbon atoms. The use of the solubility aid provides detergent tablets which are both strong and durable to resist breakage during storage and transportation, but which also disintegrate rapidly upon contact with an aqueous wash solution so that the components of the tablet can provide detersive benefits during the wash process.

Abstract: A solid block detergent composition is described which can be dispensed with a water spray to form an aqueous detergent for cutting and removing grease, removing and suspending soils and rinsing easily leaving cleaned ware. The aqueous detergent concentrate can be used in a cleaning liquid having exceptional soil, particularly grease removing properties with stable foam properties. The solid block detergent contains a package of surfactants including a neutralized anionic surfactant with either one or a mixture of an alkali and alkaline earth metal salt thereof and an alkylpolyglycoside. The active ingredients and polyethylene glycol as a hardening agent are dispersed in a matrix which hardens to form a solid block.

Abstract: A single-dose quick dissolving cleansing agent, also with preventing and treating activity for disorders and diseases in human beings and animals, wherein the agent comprises a surfactant, a first and second disintegrating agents combined for causing a sudden disintegration and dissolution of the agent upon contacting the agent with a liquid medium, an agglutinating agent, a phyto-therapeutic extract providing the preventing and treating activity, and bactericide, essences and colorants.

Abstract: Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that successfully softens service water used in manufacturing aqueous detergents from the composition, but also obtains substantially improved organic soil removal on dishware or flatware. The solid block detergents of the invention comprise large masses of the chemical ingredients having a weight of greater than about 500 grams in a solid block product format that is typically dispensed using a spray on water dispenser that creates an aqueous concentrate that is used in a washing machine.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.

Abstract: A cleaning composition having a compacted particulate premix, the premix containing: (a) a hydroxy mixed ether; (b) a surfactant other than the hydroxy mixed ether; and (c) a builder, and wherein the composition is in solid form.

Abstract: A tablet or pellet for cleaning mineral deposits from the interior of a dishwasher machine is placed within the machine, and the machine is run through its normal dishwashing cycle. The pellet or tablet is formed of a mixture of a binder matrix and a chelating agent capable of carrying out chelation solubilization on the mineral deposits. The pellet or tablet withstands substantial dissolving during the initial rinse cycle or cycles, and then dissolves to provide a pH no greater than 6 during the wash cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent system comprising at least one solid detergent composition in the form of a tablet and at least one liquid or gel filled water-soluble pouch composition packaged together in a water-insoluble film wrap.

Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.

Abstract: An aqueous fabric conditioning composition comprises a solid particulate material, perfume and an oil. Preferably the composition is in the form of an emulsion. A method of treating fabrics comprising contacting the fabric conditioning composition with fabrics during a laundry treatment process. The solid particulate material and the perfume in the fabric conditioning composition are used to stabilise the oil.

Abstract: Cleaning tablets made from a cleaning composition comprising 15-80% by weight of sulfamic acid having a particle size of from 0.4 to 1.4 mm 5-60% by weight of citric acid powder 10-30% by weight of sodium carbonate 2-10% by weight of a tabletting additive up to 5% by weight of a tenside up to 10% by weight of an additive selected from the group consisting of disinfectants and bleeching agents up to 7% by weight of a disintegrating agent and up to 5% by weight of conventional additives.