Abstract: An improvement is described in a cleaning compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant and an amine oxide surfactant, and water.

Abstract: Fatty acid derivatives based on epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid esters or triglycerides and reacted with amines such as hydroxy- and/or amino-substituted hydrophilic amines or amino acids and/or with alkanols or with water on the epoxy group and/or the carboxylic ester groups are described. These fatty amides are suitable as surfactants in detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing at least two surfactants, one having a cloud point of less than about 30° C., especially below about 14° C., and another having a cloud point of greater than about 30° C., especially above about 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition comprising at least one compound selected from N-long chain acylamino acids represented by formula (I): (wherein n represents 1 or 2; and R represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 5 to 23 carbon atoms), and salts thereof.

Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plurality of liquid cleansing compositions in lamellar phase which possess a lotion-like appearance conveying signals of enhanced moisturization in one embodiment and are contained in a partitionless container in another embodiment conveying signals of a plurality of compositions. This multiphase composition is stable upon storage and is dispensed as a striped product where typically one stripe has a cleansing function and a second stripe has a moisturization function.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous liquid cleaning compositions, the compositions being free of anionic surfactants and comprising: (a) linear alcohol ethoxylate; (b) amine oxide or betaine; and other, optional components, such as a cationic ammonium compound.

Abstract: Aqueous-alcoholic solutions of hydrogenated coconut or palm kernel oil alkylamidopropylbetaines with a betaine content of greater than 50%, which are fluid, stable and pumpable are described as occupying a well-defined zone of their betaine/water/ethanol ternary diagram. They are prepared by synthesis and quaternization of the amidoamine directly in the solvent medium in which they are defined.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a surfactant, lauryol ethylenediaminetriacetate, and water.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: an alkyl benzene sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, lauryol ethylenediaminetriacetate, and water.

Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions giving improved oily soil detergency in the machine wash, especially on knitted cotton and knitted polyviscose fabrics, contain an anionic sulphonate surfactant and a zwitterionic betaine surfactant in a weight ratio of 2:1 to 99:1, preferably 3:1 to 25:1. The preferred anionic surfactant is linear alkylbenzene sulphonate and the preferred betaine surfactant is cocoamidopropyl betaine.

Abstract: A surfactant combination contains (a) one or more alkyl ether sulfates, (b) one or more alkyl sulfonates in a quantity—based on the surfactant combination—of less than 50% by weight and (c) one or more amphoteric surfactants and, to improve drying and drainage behavior, may be part of a water-based liquid composition which may be used to clean hard surfaces, more particularly tableware.

Abstract: A cleaning and biocidal composition in liquid form comprising a solvent, a polymeric biguanide, a single quaternary ammonium salt, a sequestrant, and at least one surfactant. The composition comprising the solvent including water, the polymeric biguanide including a polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride, the quaternary ammonium salt including a didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, the sequestrant including an amino acid chelating agent selected from the group consisting of: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, or mixtures thereof, the surfactant including a non-ionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: at least one linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a fatty acid monoalkanol amide, an inorganic magnesium salt, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition comprising at least one compound selected from N-long chain acylamino acids represented by formula (I): (wherein n represents 1 or 2; and R represents a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 5 to 23 carbon atoms), and salts thereof.

Abstract: Laundry detergent compositions contain a sulphate or sulphonate anionic surfactant and a defined cationic surfactant in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 99:1. The cationic surfactant is a quaternary ammonium salt containing an ethoxylated alkyl chain. The compositions exhibit enhanced removal of oily soil.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing a betaine/amine oxide mixture. This process comprises reacting, in a liquid medium, an alkali metal &ohgr;-halocarboxylate with a first tertiary amine of the formula Ra2RbN, wherein each Ra group is a hydrocarbyl group which independently has from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and wherein the Rb group is a hydrocarbyl group which has from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms, to produce a betaine product solution. To the betaine product solution is added a second tertiary amine of the formula Ra2RbN, wherein each Ra group is a hydrocarbyl group which independently has from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and wherein the Rb group is a hydrocarbyl group which has from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms, to produce an amine/betaine mixture. The first and second tertiary amines can be separate portions of the same amine. Preferably, however, the first and second tertiary amines differ from each other.

Abstract: Highly alkaline caustic cleaners used in large scale industrial applications are stabilized and enhanced with improved surface tension reduction and decreased foaming properties through the incorporation of minor amounts of a surfactant composition comprising a alkylether hydroxypropyl sultaine surfactant and a nonionic ethoxylated surfactant.

Abstract: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content (“VOC”) and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The compositions include a quaternary ammonium compound as its primary germicidal active agent, have a low content of active constituents, and do not include organic solvents such as alcohols, glycols, or glycol ethers in significant amounts.

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: Viscoelastic surfactant based aqueous fluid systems useful as thickening agents in various applications, e.g. to suspend particles produced during the excavation of geologic formations. The surfactants are zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants such as dihydroxyl alkyl glycinate, alkyl ampho acetate or propionate, alkyl betaine, alkyl amidopropyl betaine and alkylimino mono- or di-propionates derived from certain waxes, fats and oils. The thickening agent is used in conjunction with an inorganic water-soluble salt or organic additive such as phthalic acid, salicylic acid or their salts.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleansing and moisturising composition comprising: a) a surface active agent selected from anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic and cationic surface active agents, soap and mixtures thereof; b) a benefit agent; and c) a cationic polymer characterised in that the cationic polymer is present in the composition at levels of 0.05-3.0% by weight, and that the benefit agent is present in the neat composition as aggregated particles.

Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, an alpha olefin sulfonate, a zwitterionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.

Abstract: Hard surface cleaning compositions are disclosed which provide gloss to the surfaces cleaned therewith. The compositions comprise an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a sulphonated polystyrene. Preferred compositions additionally comprise an aminophosphonate chelating agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition comprising (A) 0.5 to 60% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, (B) 0.01 to 20% by weight of a conditioning component, and (C) 0.1 to 30% by weight of a monoglyceryl ether having a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms. The composition is excellent in foaming performance, gives users a pleasant feeling upon use and brings about a sufficient conditioning effect on the skin and hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to new bleaching and disinfecting compositions containing—based on the composition (a) 1 to 8% by weight of alkali metal hypochlorites, (b) 0.1 to 2% by weight of alkali metal hydroxides, (c) 0.1 to 2% by weight of betaines, (d) 0.1 to 1% by weight of hydrotropes and (e) 0.05 to 1% by weight of sequestrants, with the proviso that the quantities add up to 100% by weight with water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives. The clear compositions are viscoelastic and show inter alia high stability in storage in addition to excellent washing and bleaching performance.

Abstract: A photoresist ashing residue cleaning agent used after the ashing of the photoresist in the production of a semiconductor circuit pattern. The photoresist ashing residue cleaning agent comprises an aqueous solution containing: a) an ammonium fluoride compound; and b) an amphoteric surfactant of which the cationic group is an ammonium salt and of which the anionic group is a carboxylate.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, a proton donating agent, a sultaine surfactant, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which comprise from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, and combinations thereof; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an organic or silicone-grafted hair styling polymer; and from about 40% to about 94.9% by weight of water; wherein the Hair Feel Index (HFI) is at least about 0.65 and the Curl Retention Value (CRV) is at least about 70. The composition provides improved styling performance and improved hair feel from a shampoo composition.

Abstract: There is provided a rinse aid composition containing an amino tricarboxylic acid or its salts or complexes. The pH of said composition as a 1% solution in distilled water at 20°C. is preferably less than 7.

Abstract: A body and hair cleanser composition that is non irritating to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The cleanser composition contains a) a sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant, b) a polyoxyethylene-alkylsulfate anionic surfactant; c) at least one amphoteric surfactant; and d) a polyoxyethylene-sorbitan nonionic surfactant. The weight ratio of sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant to polyoxyethylene-alkylsulfate anionic surfactant is about 1:0.25 to about 1:2, and the weight ratio of sulfosuccinate anionic surfactant to total amount of amphoteric surfactant is about 1:0.25 to about 1:2.

Abstract: An anhydrous foaming cleansing composition for topical application to the man skin, comprising an anionic surfactant, glycerine, polyethylene glycol, and a water insoluble benefit agent.

Abstract: Novel detergent compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base comprising at least one ether sulphate anionic surfactant and at least one surfactant of alkylbetaine type, and (B) a conditioning system comprising at least one cationic polymer, preferably dimethyldiallylammonium, and at least one aminosilicone, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid cleansing compositions in lamellar phase. Use of specific anionic surfactant has been found to enhance both initial viscosity and freeze thaw (low temperature) viscosity/stability.

Abstract: An antibacterial liquid hand cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, a hydroxy containing organic acid and water.

Abstract: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content ("VOC") and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The compositions include a quaternary ammonium compound as its primary germicidal active agent, have a low content of active constituents, and do not include organic solvents such as alcohols, glycols, or glycol ethers in significant amounts.

Abstract: An improvement is described in a cleaning compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant and an amine oxide surfactant, and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environment safeguarding aqueous detergent composition which maximizes the decomposing action of an enzyme, and minimizes the use of a surface active agent. These compositions are an environment safeguarding aqueous detergent composition containing (a) 0.1 to 20% by weight of one or more chief ingredients selected from the group consisting of essential oils and essential oil components which have been isolated from the essential oils or synthesized, (b) 0.25 to 20% by weight of a surface active agent for solubilizing the chief ingredients, and (c) an enzyme, the weight ratio of the (a) to the (b) being in the range of 1:0.5 to 1:15, and an environment safeguarding, dishwashing detergent composition containing (a) 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of an essential oil component selected from the group consisting of a terpene alcohol, limonene, pinene, linalyl acetate, and bornyl acetate, and (b) 3.0 to 20.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an inorganic acid and water.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of triclocarban (N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl) urea; trichlocarbanilide) as an antibacterial active ingredient in liquid soaps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the disinfection of surfaces with a disinfecting composition comprising from 0.1% to 15% by weight of the total composition of hydrogen peroxide, and an antimicrobial essential oil or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system which includes glycol mono-n-butyl ether or a binary system including a glycol ether with a linear primary alcohol, and either one or more betaines, or one or more amine oxides as a surfactant constituent.

Abstract: A stable, pumpable, flowable and pourable surfactant concentrate, and a method of preparation thereof, said concentrate consisting essentially of (a) at least one anionic or amphoteric surfactant, (b) at least one alkylpolyglycoside surfactant, (c) a viscosity-adjusting agent selected from the group consisting of inorganic and organic electrolytes and (d) water. The concentrate is economically shippable and easily handleable by the formulator for dilution with water, without gelation difficulties, for a variety of end-use applications with adjuvants usually associated with the desired end-use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an amphoteric compound as solubilizer and discloses an alkaline concentrate in the form of a clear aqueous solution which, after diluting with water, is suitable for use as detergent and which contains as least 4% by weight of a nonionic alkoxylate surfactant containing 2-12, preferably 3-10 alkyleneoxy groups having 2-4 carbon atoms, at least 50% of the alkyleneoxy groups being ethyleneoxy groups, at least 13% of a complexing agent, and 1-15% by weight of an amphoteric compound.

Abstract: A tableted household cleaning composition for cleaning glass and other hard surfaces and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The cleaning composition is in tablet form and includes an acidic component selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures thereof; a basic component selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal bicarbonates and mixtures thereof; and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in a composition, of a combination of a chelating agent, a surfactant, and an essential oil or an active thereof, to provide disinfecting properties to said composition.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid bathroom cleaning compositions which are especially effective in the prevention of soap scum buildup containing a zwitterionic surfactant, a glycol ether cosurfactant, an agent for the prevention of soap scum buildup and water.

Abstract: A novel, salt-free monoamphopropionate amphoteric surfactant is prepared in yields of from 75% to 80%, from a reaction comprising an imidazoline and a mixture of acrylic acid and sodium acrylate in an aqueous medium. The acrylic acid/sodium acrylate mixture is comprised of the two components in a range of molar ratios of from about 1:6 to about 1:3, respectively, and by replacing methyl acrylate, the reaction does away with the production of methanol which is an unwanted, hazardous and toxic byproduct. The imidazoline reacts in amounts in excess of 90% resulting in the highly pure yields and any left over unreacted acrylic acid can be easily removed by treating it with sodium bisulfate.

Abstract: An aqueous, flowable preparation contains 5 to 30% by weight of a mixture of betaines, which consists of 15 to 60% by weight of betaines based on fatty acid amides of fatty acids with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, 85 to 40% by weight of betaines based on polymer acid amides; and 95 to 70% by weight of water, alkali salts and optionally conventional additives, such as solubilizers, preservatives, etc. The preparation, optionally after admixture with other surfactants, is suitable particularly as detergents and cleaning agents for personal grooming, as auxiliaries in the textile industry and as cleaning agents for technical purposes.