Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chip compositions containing specific polyol ester as the major carrier for liquid skin benefit agents. Addition of specific polyol esters wherein the melting temperature and HLB are specifically defined has been found to remarkably enhance the oil/humectant structuring capability of a skin cleansing bar. Such a polyol ester also permits the liquid benefit agents to be released into a personal wash liquor and then to be delivered to skin via personal wash. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a method for enhancing the bar's capability of including high levels of oil and/or humectant by applying the adjuvant technology. That is, by coextruding and stamping the mixture of chips containing skin benefit agents and base chips containing a surfactant system, high levels of oils and/or humectants can be incorporated into solid toilet bars by standard extrusion technology.

Abstract: A grease cutting soap based cleaning composition, for hand cleaning for example, has the following composition by weight:______________________________________ Ingredients Per Cent by Weight ______________________________________ Sodium salt fatty acid soap 20-25 Hydrogen peroxide solution (3%) 8-12 Glycerin 5-10 Cocoa butter 4-7 Citronella oil .05-1 Water to balance 100% ______________________________________The composition exhibits superior grease cutting and cleaning properties, with or without the use of additional water. The composition is mild and non-irritating to the skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to an acidic liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, an aliphatic carboxylic acid, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, and water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, an abrasive, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a cosurfactant and water.

Abstract: Laundry particles comprising: a) a porous carrier selected from the group consisting of Zeolite X, Zeolite Y, and mixtures thereof; and b) laundry agents comprising from about 5% to about 100% by weight of deliverable agents, preferably comprising from about 0.1% to about 50% blocker agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lamellar phase compositions comprising defined surfactant systems and a structurant selected from the group consisting of liquid fatty acids liquid alcohols and derivatives thereof which structurant is responsible for inducing the lamellar phrase. The invention also relates to a method of inducing said lamellar phase in such compositions by adding the defined structurant.

Abstract: A method of making a solid malleable non-hardenable cleansing product for personal use having a plasticine like consistency comprising 35% to 80% by weight of powder material, such as Kaolin, 10% to 25% by weight of surfactant material and 5% to 28% by weight of anhydrous base material to give a pH neutral, vegetarian, soap-free product.

Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising carbonates, 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.

Abstract: A cleansing and conditioning shampoo composition is described that contains an extract of shampoo ginger or awapuhi, Zingiber zerumbet. Other ingredients include water, surfactants, conditioning agents, thickening agents, stabilizers, preservatives, pH adjusting agents, fragrance, and color. Methods of use and methods of making the shampoo composition are also described. A hair conditioner composition and methods of making and using thereof are also described. The hair conditioner composition contains awapuhi extract, a conditioning agent, an emulsion stabilizer, an anti-static agent, a preservative, and water.

Abstract: A "stickie" remover cleaning composition consists of aliphatic petroleum distillate, d-limonene, and an aliphatic dibasic acid ester mixture containing approximately 59% dimethyl glutarate, 21% dimethyl adipate, and 20% dimethyl succinate for use in paper mill production. "Stickies" are resinous type organic materials predominately commonly found in de-inked secondary fiber. Secondary fiber is pulp derived from telephone books, computer paper, etc., and are more common in de-inked secondary fiber than in virgin pulp.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising polyamino acid compounds and salts thereof are provided. More particularly, detergent compositions containing a polyamino acid compound/protein particle comprising at least one polyamino acid compound coated with at least one protein, detergent compositions containing a polyamino acid compound/protein particle comprising at least one protein coated with at least one polyamino acid compound, and detergent compositions containing a polyamino acid compound/protein agglomerate are provided. The polyamino acid compound/protein particle and/or agglomerate resists degradation of the polyamino acid compound.

Abstract: A cleaner impregnated towel comprises a flexible, porous substrate and, impregnated into the substrate, a cleaner formulation comprising d-limonene, dibasic acid ester, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, secondary alcohol ethoxylate, sodium lauryl sulfate, polysorbate 80, a salt of a coconut oil fatty acid ester of isethionic acid, glycerine, ethyl alcohol, an antimicrobial preservative, and optionally water.

Abstract: Invention is based upon the use of a unique chemical blend for an environmentally safe cleaner/degreaser. This chemical blend comprises d-limonene and SIMPLE GREEN. Both d-limonene and SIMPLE GREEN have been shown to be effective as cleaners and degreasers, but their use in combination has been shown to be synergistic. The components of the synergistic combinations show rapid biodegradation rates (>90% in 30 days), with minimal environmental impact. The chemical blend has a pH of 7.0 plus or minus 0.2 and does not entail special handling procedures or discharge requirements. Also, the use of my invention will not cause any adverse effects to the hard surfaces being cleaned, in comparison to other cleaner/degreasers that utilize a pH near 9.0.

Abstract: The invention provides a concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition which comprises a novel microemulsion comprising a nonionic surfactant oil phase, a predominant, aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfactant oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of the microemulsion.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition, suitable for use as a soap or a shampoo, contains at least one conditioning agent, such as silicone. The composition also contains a refined agricultural grain, such as oats, that has been at least partially defatted and that has at least some of its bran removed. The conditioning agent is carried by the grain, and is substantially insoluble in the wetted composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-based personal wash compositions comprising hydrophobic, low viscosity (less than 1000 cp) emollient agents which have been specifically pre-thickened with defined polymer composition. Use of the specific thickeners allow incorporation of the low viscosity oil (viscosity less than 1000 cp) in the personal wash compositions to deliver enhanced skin benefits and desired user properties without compromising foaming.

Abstract: A solid malleable non-hardenable cleansing product for personal use having a plasticine like consistency comprising 35% to 80% by weight of powder material, such as Kaolin, 10% to 25% by weight of surfactant material and 5% to 28% by weight of anhydrous base material to give a pH neutral, vegetarian, soap-free product.

Abstract: A method for removing residues including waxes, oils, greases, resins, fluxes, diamond lapping compounds and solvent soluble resists from the surface of electronic components, optic elements, contact lenses and metals comprises the steps of contacting the surface with a solution consisting of from 60% to 100% of liquid n-paraffins, iso-paraffins or a mixture thereof having hydrocarbon chain lengths substantially in the range of from C.sub.9 to C.sub.16, from 0% to about 40% paraffin emulsifying agents and from 0% to about 25% d-limonene, allowing the solution to solubilize the residues and removing the solution from the surface.

Abstract: A composition and method for decontaminating a surface is disclosed. Specifically, the composition comprises 20 to 50 percent by weight of a terpene-based component, 20 to about 40 percent by weight of an alkyl pyrrolidone, and 5 to about 40 percent by weight of a surfactant.

Abstract: A pine oil cleaning concentrate composition comprising as essential constituents: pine oil, a nonionic surfactant with a cloud point of 20.degree. C. or less, a solubilizing agent and, water, feature reduced levels of volatile organic contents, including reduced amounts of pine oil, yet provides good blooming characteristics upon mixing of the concentrate composition with a further amount of water to produce a cleaning composition therefrom. The pine oil cleaning compositions may further include conventional additives, including germicidal agents, viscosity modification agents, fragrances (natural or synthetically produced), foaming agents, further surfactants, and coloring agents.

Abstract: A gel hand cleaner consists essentially of d-limonene, a solvent, C-11 alcohol ethoxylate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, a water-soluble acrylic polymer, sodium hydroxide, mixed isothiazolinones, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, and the balance, water.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for caring for a contact lens include an inositol phosphate component in an amount effective to at least facilitate the beneficial treatment of the lens.

Abstract: A composition and method for decontaminating a surface is disclosed. Specifically, the composition comprises 20 to 50 percent by weight of a terpene-based component, 20 to about 40 percent by weight of an alkyl pyrrolidone, and 5 to about 40 percent by weight of a surfactant.

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 composition for a moisturizing soap/shampoo contains alpha olefin sulfonate, sodium sulfoccinate ester of alkanolamide, lauroamphocarboxyglycinate, coconut amide, glycol disterate, aloe vera, wheat germ oil and water. Optionally, the composition can contain JoJoba oil, colorants, fragrances and/or preservatives.

Abstract: An improvement is described in microemulsion compositions containing, by weight: 1% to 20% of an anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 50% of an n-alkyl pyrrolidone cosurfactant; 0% to 10% of the nonionic surfactant; 0% to 5% of a fatty acid; 0.4% to 10% of perfume or a hydrocarbon and the balance being water.

Abstract: A pine oil type cleaning concentrate composition comprising as essential constituents: pine oil, one or more pine oil solubilizing agents, cationic surfactant, anionic surfactant, a surfactant compatibilizing agent, and water. Compositions according to the invention feature reduced levels of volatile organic contents, including reduced amounts of pine oil, yet provide good blooming characteristics upon mixing of the concentrate composition with a further amount of water to produce a cleaning composition therefrom. The pine oil cleaning compositions may further include conventional additives, including germicidal agents, viscosity modification agents, fragrances (natural or synthetically produced), foaming agents, detersive agent, co-surfactants, and coloring agents.

Abstract: Solvent formulations used in thinning oil-based resins and in cleaning equipment contaminated with oil-based resins include mixtures of constituents with low-, or no-toxicity and flash points generally considered to be above flammability levels. The formulations are compatible with such resins and further have drying characteristics suitable for most users. The solvating power and drying characteristics of these formulations are equivalent to turpentine and mineral spirits, but without the safety concerns associated with those thinners. The formulation components of the present invention include propylene glycol ethers comprising no more than 60% by weight of the solvent mixture, no more than 10% by weight of an isoalkane compound, and no more than 30% by weight of an oxidizing oil, and no more than 30% by weight of an odor-masking compound, preferably d-limonene.

Abstract: A pine oil cleaning concentrate composition comprising as essential constituents: pine oil, a nonionic surfactant with a cloud point of 20.degree. C. or less, a solubilizing agent and, water, feature reduced levels of volatile organic contents, including reduced amounts of pine oil, yet provides good blooming characteristics upon mixing of the concentrate composition with a further amount of water to produce a cleaning composition therefrom. The pine oil cleaning compositions may further include conventional additives, including germicidal agents, viscosity modification agents, fragrances (natural or synthetically produced), foaming agents, further surfactants, and coloring agents.