Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: Compositions and methods which utilize certain cellulosic based polymer or oligomer materials as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of softening soil deposited on a hard surface. The method comprises contacting a hard surface having soil with a composition having a soil softening additive incorporated into the composition. The compositions may be formulated at either high or low pH and preferred soil softening additives are amylase enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable softener compounds of the formula (1): [(R)4-m—N(+)—[(CH2)n—Y—R1]m]X(−) with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided. The softener can be incorporated into softener compositions to form solid and liquid compositions, including liquid dispersions and clear compositions.

Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions contains an anionic surfactant, a foam control agent, and water.

Abstract: A cleaning formulation containing an alkyl aromatic useful as a solvent. The alkyl aromatic generally is a a mono-, di-, or tri-alkylated aromatic. This cleaning composition has excellent balance between solvency, flash point and odor and is useful in a variety of cleaning situations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foaming enzyme composition and delivery method useful for the cleaning and maintenance of moist conditions of the surfaces of soiled instruments, utensils and other devices prior to final cleaning and/or sterilization. The aqueous composition preferably consists of a combination of: (1) an enzyme cleaning solution, (2) foam-building ingredients; (3) a corrosion inhibitor; and (4) an antimicrobial agent. The composition may be dispensed from a pump spray as a stable foam which covers the surfaces of the instrument to be cleaned, and remains on the surface of the instrument for at least 30 minutes, and preferably until the instruments are finally cleaned and sterilized. The composition and delivery method of the present invention is particularly useful for the pre-cleaning of complex medical instruments such as endoscopes.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: A fluorescent whitening agent comprising a mixture of compounds of the formulae Ia, Ib and Ic: ##STR1## in which the --SO.sub.3 R groups are in the meta and/or para position, and wherein R and M, independently of each other are H, Na, Li, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium, or ammonium that is mono-, di-, tri- or tetra-substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl or a mixture thereof, a process for its preparation and its use to brighten paper and especially textile materials.

Abstract: A reductive bleaching composition containing: (a) from 80 to 90% by weight of a glucose component; (b) from 1 to 5% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; and (c) from 5 to 20% by weight of a buffer salt selected from the group consisting of an inorganic buffer salt, an organic buffer salt, and mixtures thereof, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which include: a pine oil constituent; organic solvent constituent; binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl biphenyl solvent and a co-solvent; and amine oxide surfactant constituent, and optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent.The liquid hard surface cleaning compositions feature excellent initial blooming characteristics, as well as good long term blooming retention.

Abstract: A powdered laundry detergent is provided with (a) a powder laundry detergent base that includes an inorganic carrier and a surfactant and (b) post-added acidulant and discrete whitening agent particles to provide a detergent having improved cool water solubility with bulk color deterioration caused by whitening agents being minimized. The detergent includes from about 5% to about 80% of an inorganic carrier, from about 1% to about 90% of a detergent surfactant, from about 0.1% up to about 15% of an acidulant and from about 0.1% up to about 30% of the discrete whitening agent particles. The acidulant is selected from the group of acids that in an acid form are soluble in water in an amount not greater than about 8%, preferably not greater than about 0.7% by weight at 25.degree. C. and in a salt form are soluble in water at least in an amount of about 15% by weight at 25.degree. C. The whitening agent particles include a whitening agent and a surfactant.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions are disclosed that economically and effectively remove a variety of marking materials from many coated or uncoated substrate surfaces. The compositions contain a terpene compound, a pyrrolidone compound, an emulsifying surfactant, and water, the compositions being in the form of a microemulsion. Also disclosed are methods of cleaning marked surfaces with the microemulsion compositions.

Abstract: A mixed solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane and at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and perfluorohexane as the essential components, or a mixed solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane, an alcohol and at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and perfluorohexane.

Abstract: Water-soluble packets containing liquid cleaning concentrates are provided. The packets are stable despite the presence of any minor amount of water in the cleaning concentrates. Also provided are methods of cleaning in which the packets are added to a volume of water to dissolve and form a cleaning solution, which is used to clean a material.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softener compositions containing a combination of certain block copolymers and water soluble polymers to provide excellent storage stability and viscosity characteristics, especially at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A powdered laundry detergent is provided with discrete whitening agent particles that do not adversely affect the bulk appearance of the detergent during storage. The detergent includes from about 5% to about 80% of an inorganic carrier, from about 1% to about 90% of a detergent surfactant, and from 0.1% up to about 30% of the discrete whitening agent particles. The whitening agent particles include a whitening agent and a surfactant. The surfactant for the whitening agent particle includes those anionics, nonionics, zwitterionics, ampholytics, cationics, and mixtures thereof that are solids in a temperature range of from about 32.degree. F. (0.degree. C.) to about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.). The whitening agent particles, in a more desirably form, include a whitener and water. The particles are formed by extruding a homogenous mass into discrete particles. The homogenous mass includes either a whitening agent, a surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer or a whitening agent and water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foaming enzyme composition and delivery method useful for the cleaning and maintenance of moist conditions of the surfaces of soiled instruments, utensils and other devices prior to final cleaning and/or sterilization. The aqueous composition preferably consists of a combination of: (1) an enzyme cleaning solution, (2) foam-building ingredients; (3) a corrosion inhibitor; and (4) an antimicrobial agent. The composition may be dispensed from a pump spray as a stable foam which covers the surfaces of the instrument to be cleaned, and remains on the surface of the instrument for at least 30 minutes, and preferably until the instruments are finally cleaned and sterilized. The composition and delivery method of the present invention is particularly useful for the pre-cleaning of complex medical instruments such as endoscopes.

Abstract: A biodegradable liquid degreaser for use as a parts cleaner is described. The composition includes from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of an alkali metal hydroxide; from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a corrosion inhibitor; from about 1.5% to about 15% by weight of a biodegradable terpene solvent; from about 5% to about 30% by weight of a biodegradable surfactant; from about 5% to about 15% by weight of a biodegradable co-solvent/co-surfactant and the balance consisting of water. The composition provides excellent degreasing of machine parts while being safe and pleasant to use. The advantage is an inexpensive, completely biodegradable, non-volatile composition for use as a machine part degreaser.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid composition for personal cleansing and hydrating of human skin containing a cleaning agent such as an anionic, amphoteric or non-ionic surfactant, and a hydrating agent such as glycerol. The compositions of this invention substantially block transepidermal water loss.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, or metal part) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depletion potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the invention, oil, grease, rosin flux, and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds which are useful as ultraviolet absorbing agents (UVAs) and as fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs), and to a method of improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of textile fibre material, especially cotton, polyamide and wool, treated with the new compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-emulsified personal cleansing composition comprising a cleansing component further comprising a lathering surfactant and water; and an insoluble skin conditioning component, wherein the insoluble skin conditioning component has an interfacial tension index of less than about 150% in the cleansing component. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions and a method are reported using peroxynitrite for bleaching as an active substance. Stains and soil can be removed from fabrics, household hard surfaces, dentures and other substrates.

Abstract: An alkaline aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning a substrate, e.g., a plastic or metal substrate, contaminated with industrial-type soil contaminants contains (i) an aqueous portion and (ii) an active-ingredient portion composed of (A) an alkalinity-providing agent and (B) a surfactant mixture containing (a) an active concentration of an N-octyl-2-pyrrolidone surfactant and (b) an active concentration of at least one aminocarboxylic acid surfactant. The active-concentration ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) is such as to provide the cleaning composition with the ability to remove a substantial portion of the contaminants from the substrate. At an active-concentration ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) of about 2.5:1, the surfactants have a synergistic effect on the industrial-soil-removing ability of the aqueous composition.

Abstract: A composition for use in removing polyurethane adhesive/sealant. The composition consists of an effective amount of PMA Glycol Ether Acetate, Dipentene, and Nonylphenol Polyethylene Glycol Ether. Upon application of the composition to a polyurethane adhesive/sealant, the adhesive bond of the polyurethane is destroyed allowing for ease of removal without affecting materials previously bonded.

Abstract: A cleansing composition which comprises a cleansing effective amount of one or a mixture of a surfactant and a color stabilizing effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are the same or different and are isopropyl or tertiary butyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solvent mixture comprising n-propyl bromide, a mixture of terpenes and a mixture of low boiling solvents, and a method for cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, and metal parts) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the present invention is non-flammable, non-corrosive and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depleting potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the present invention, oil, grease, rosin flux and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: An alkaline aqueous cleaning composition for cleaning a substrate, e.g., a plastic or metal substrate, contaminated with industrial-type soil contaminants contains (i) an aqueous portion and (ii) an active-ingredient portion composed of (A) an alkalinity-providing agent and (B) a surfactant mixture containing (a) an active concentration of an N-octyl-2-pyrrolidone surfactant and (b) an active concentration of at least one aminocarboxylic acid surfactant such as N-coco-beta-aminopropionic acid. The active-concentration ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) is such as to provide the cleaning composition with the ability to remove a substantial portion of the contaminants from the substrate. At an active-concentration ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) of about 2.5:1, the surfactants have a synergistic effect on the industrial-soil-removing ability of the aqueous composition.

Abstract: A composition and process for enhancing the aesthetic and tactile properties of an alkyl polyglycoside involving combining an alkyl polyglycoside having the general formula I:RO(Z).sub.a (I)wherein R is a monovalent organic radical having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and a is a number having a value from about 1 to about 6, with an aliphatic alcohol having from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-soluble, acid-groups-containing graft copolymers which are at least partially biodegradable and are based on sugars and monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids and/or phosphonic acids or the salts of said acids as well as optional further monomers. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the graft copolymers at temperatures of up to 200.degree. C. by means of radical polymerization initiators, in that a total mixture of 5-60%-wt. mono-, di- and oligosaccharides, the derivatives thereof or the mixtures thereof, and 95-40%-wt. of a monomer mixture comprising at least one monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, at least one monoethylenically unsaturated sulfonic acid, one monoethylenically unsaturated sulfuric acid ester and/or vinylphosphonic acid or the salts of said acids with monovalent cations, as well as optional further monomers is polymerized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition containing from 1% to 80% by weight of a detergent builder compound; from 0.005% to 2,5% by weight of a paraffin oil; an oxygen-releasing bleaching agent such that the level of available oxygen in the composition measured according to the method herein is from 0.3% to 2.5% wherein the rate of release of said available oxygen is such that the available oxygen is completely released from the composition in a time interval of from 3.5 minutes to 10.0 minutes, using the test protocol described in the present description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface cleaner composition comprising:1) from 0.1 to 70% of tensoactive, or mixtures thereof;2) from 0 to 95% builder/softener;3) from 0 to 99.9% solvent;4) from 0 to 50% hydrotrope; and5) from 1 to 5000 ppm of a poly(oxyalkylene)-substituted colorant which is liquid in its undiluted state having the structure ABXYZ, where AB is a reactive dye moiety whereinA is an organic chromophore;B is and electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and Y, selected from the group consisting of NR, O, S, and 4-oxyanilino (--HN--Ph--O--); where R is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and YZ;Y is a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing moiety; andZ is a terminal group for Y.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition, e.g, granular or liquid, comprising:a) from 5 to 70% of tensoactive, or mixtures thereof,b) from 2 to 95% builders;c) from 0 to 25% additives; andd) from 1 to 5000 ppm of a poly(oxyalkylene)-substituted colorant which is liquid in its undiluted state having the structure ABXYZ, where AB is a reactive dye moiety whereinA is an organic chromophore;B is an electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and Y, selected from the group consisting of NR, O, S, and 4-oxyanilino (--HN--Ph--O--); where R is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and YZ;Y is a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing moiety; andZ is a terminal group for Y.

Abstract: A fabric softener composition comprising:a) from 3 to 50% by weight of fabric softener, or mixtures thereof;b) a liquid carrier including water, the pH of the composition being less than 7, andc) from 1 ppm to 5000 ppm of a poly(oxyalkylene)-substituted colorant which is a liquid in its undiluted state having the structure ABXYZ, where B is a reactive dye moiety whereinA is an organic chromophore;B is an electrophilic reactive group covalently bonded to A directly or through a linking group;X is a nucleophilic linking group covalently bonding B and Y, selected from the group conisting of NR, O, S, and 4-oxyanilino (--HN--Ph--O--); where R is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and YZ;Y is a poly(oxyalkylene)-containing moiety; andZ is a terminal group for Y.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous cleaning composition which is useful for the removal of grease or tar without any mechanical action. In particular, the instant compositions are derived from three liquid phases which merge together at the tricritical point to form one continuum forming the aqueous cleaning composition, wherein the three phases incorporate at least a polar solvent, a non-polar solvent or weakly polar solvent and a water soluble or water low molecular weight water dispersible amphiphile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer-added fabric treatment article of manufacturing to reduce the fading of fabrics from sunlight comprising:I. a composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, of a sun- fade protection active selected from the group consisting of:i. a non-fabric staining, light stable, antioxidant compound preferably containing at least one C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 hydrocarbon fatty organic moiety;ii. a non-fabric staining, light stable, sunscreen compound; andiii. mixtures thereof;B. from about 10% to about 95% by weight of the composition of a fabric conditioning compound; andII. a substrate, on which said composition is attached, which provides for release of an effective amount of said sun-fade protection active and said fabric conditioning compound onto fabrics in an automatic laundry dryer at automatic laundry dryer operating temperatures;wherein said antioxidant compound is a solid having a melting point of less than about 80.degree. C.

Abstract: A powdered laundry detergent is provided with (a) a powder laundry detergent base that includes an inorganic carrier and a surfactant and (b) post-added acidulant and discrete whitening agent particles to provide a detergent having improved cool water solubility with bulk color deterioration caused by whitening agents being minimized. The detergent includes from about 5% to about 80% of an inorganic carrier, from about 1% to about 90% of a detergent surfactant, up to about 15% of an acidulant and up to about 30% of the discrete whitening agent particles. The acidulant is selected from the group of acids that in an acid form are soluble in water in an amount not greater than about 0.7% by weight at 25.degree. C. and in a salt form are soluble in water at least in an amount of about 15% by weight at 25.degree. C. The whitening agent particles include a whitening agent and a surfactant.

Abstract: An whitening agent particle includes a whitening agent and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of those anionics, nonionics, zwitterionics, ampholytics, cationics, and mixtures thereof that are solids in a temperature range of from about 32.degree. F. (0.degree.C.) to about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C). The particle may be added to a powder detergent.

Abstract: A process for preparing discrete whitening agent particles that includes the steps of providing a whitening agent, admixing a surfactant that is a solid in a temperature range of from about 32.degree. F. (0.degree. C.) to about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.) with the whitening agent to form a substantially homogenous mass, and forming the mixture into discrete particles. The particles are preferably formed by extruding the homogeneous mass through an extruder at an elevated temperature. The particles may be added to a powder detergent.

Abstract: A powdered laundry detergent is provided with discrete whitening agent particles that do not adversely affect the bulk appearance of the detergent during storage. The detergent includes from about 5% to about 80% of an inorganic carrier, from about 1% to about 90% of a detergent surfactant, and up to about 30% of the discrete whitening agent particles. The whitening agent particles include a whitening agent and a surfactant. The surfactant for the whitening agent particle includes those anionics, nonionics, zwitterionics, ampholytics, cationics, and mixtures thereof that are solids in a temperature range of from about 32.degree. F. (0.degree.C.) to about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.).

Abstract: There is provided a bleaching composition, suitable for use in a machine dishwashing method, containing: an oxygen-releasing bleaching agent, from 0.05% to 2.5% by weight, preferably 0.1% to 0.6% by weight of a paraffin oil, from 0.005% to 3%, preferably 0.02% to 1% and most preferably from 0.05% to 0.5% of a benzotriazole compound. Preferably the bleaching composition forms a part of a detergent composition.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions are disclosed that economically and effectively remove a variety of marking materials from many coated or uncoated substrate surfaces. The compositions contain a terpene compound, a pyrrolidone compound, an emulsifying surfactant, and water, the compositions being in the form of a microemulsion. Also disclosed are methods of cleaning marked surfaces with the microemulsion compositions.

Abstract: A personal care composition in the form of an aqueous liquid comprises:i) a lipid composition comprising three components A, B and C,where A is a molecule having at least two hydrocarbon chains and a polar head group for which ##EQU1## B is a molecule having one long chain and a polar head group; and C comprises a compound capable of assisting the formation of lipid bilayers and stabilizing any lipid bilayers formed in the lipid composition; and the molar ratio of A:B:C is 1.0:1.5 to 6.0:1.1 to 8.0;ii) a surface active agent selected from anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic, amphoteric surface active agents, soap and mixtures thereof; andiii) a deposition aid.The composition may in the form of for example a shower gel or facial cleanser which is temporarily applied to the skin before being removed such as wiping or rinsing it from the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine dishwashing composition containingfrom 1% to 80% of a detergent builder component other than carbonatefrom 0% to 9%, preferably 0% to 5%, most preferred 0% of alkali-metal carbonate or bicarbonate saltan oxygen-releasing bleaching agent such that the level of available oxygen measured according to the method herein is from 0.3 to 1.7, preferably 0.5 to 1.2,from 0.05% to 2.5%, preferably 0.1% to 0.6% of a paraffin oil, the rate of release of oxygen being preferably also controlled; the present invention also encompasses a process for making such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solvent mixture comprising n-Propyl bromide, a mixture of terpenes and a mixture of low boiling solvents, and a method for cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, and metal parts) in a vapor degreaser using the solvent mixture. The solvent mixture of the present invention is non-flammable, noncorrosive and non-hazardous. In addition, it has a high solvency and a very low ozone depleting potential. Thus, using the solvent mixture of the present invention, oil, grease, rosin flux and other organic material can be readily removed from the article of interest in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: A deinking composition comprises a synergistic combination of a first nonionic surfactant material represented by the formula:R--Ph--(OC.sub.2 H.sub.4).sub.m --(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.n --(OC.sub.4 H.sub.8).sub.p --R.sup.1wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from about 5 to 20 carbon atoms, Ph is a bivalent phenylene group, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of chloro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy, phenoxy and phenyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy, m, n and p are each a number of between 0 and about 50, provided that n is a number less than 11, the sum of m, n and p is between about 1 and 50; a second deinking nonionic surfactant material(s); and an optional nonpolar solvent(s).

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising a partially esterified ethoxylated polyhydric alcohol and at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a water soluble nonionic surfactant, at least one water soluble, foaming, anionic surfactant and a water soluble, foaming zwitterionic betaine surfactant.

Abstract: An industrial solvent that is non-toxic, biodegradable, and completely safe for human and animal contact, based primarily on a d-limonene composition made up of 95 percent pure d-limonene in approximately 73 to 74 percent volume, a surfactant such as ethoxylated nonyl phenol in approximately 16 to 17 percent by volume, and a tall oil fatty acid in approximately 9 to 10 percent by volume, which is mixed together in a liquid form and applied directly at full strength to an oil spill or other waste petroleum products such as tar or grease, the composition being completely safe and cost effective for petroleum waste cleanup.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for the efficient recycling of components involved in removing water insoluble contaminants from the surface of articles. A physically emulsified terpene-containing composition is applied to the surface of articles to effectively remove water insoluble contaminants. Following application, the physically emulsified composition quickly separates, releasing the contaminants and terpene from the water. The water, terpene and contaminants are separated for reuse in accordance with the present process. The physically emulsified composition includes between about 2 weight percent and about 40 weight percent of a terpene in water.