Abstract: Liquid manual dishwashing detergent compositions which exhibit superior foaming and detergency properties in laboratory tests are comprised of alkyl sulfates, .alpha.-olefin sulfonates alkyl betaines, and alkyl polyglycosides.

Abstract: An amine oxide having the formula: ##STR1## wherein the R.sub.1 groups are independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy groups and R.sub.2 is a branched chain C.sub.11 -C.sub.16 alkyl group; a detersive composition containing such amine oxide with amphoteric surfactants and/or alkalizing agent; and the use of said composition for cleaning hard surfaces.

Abstract: The invention herein provides bleaching compositions comprising a protease enzyme which is a carbonyl hydrolase variant having an amino acid sequence not found in nature, which is derived by replacement of a plurality of amino acid residues of a precursor carbonyl hydrolase with different amino acids, wherein said plurality of amino acid residues replaced in the precursor enzyme correspond to position +76 in combination with one or more of the following residues: +99, +101, +103, +104, +107, +123, +27, +105, +109, +126, +128, +135, +156, +166, +195, +197, +204, +206, +210, +216, +217, +218, +222, +260, +265, and/or +274, where the numbered positions corresponds to naturally-occurring subtilisin from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens or to equivalent amino acid residues in other carbonyl hydrolases or subtilisins (such as Bacillus lentus subtilisin) and a bleaching agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## useful as fabric softening compounds which exhibit enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: The present relates to a cleaning composition containing an N-alkyl aldonamide surfactant and a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, partially esterified ethoxylated glycerol surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and alkyl polyglucoside surfactants and mixtures thereof and water.

Abstract: Polyaminoacid builders or co-builders having the general formula: ##STR1## that are useful in the formulations of detergents are disclosed. Preferred detergent formulations contain from 5 to 50 percent by weight of the polyaminoacid builder, preferably polyaspartic aicd or polyglutamic acid, together with surface-active agents, aluminosilicates and other detergent additives.

Abstract: Composition for washing and/or conditioning keratinous matter, containing a silicone and an amphoteric polymer derived from diallyldialkylammonium and from an anionic monomer.Composition for washing and/or conditioning keratinous matter, characterised in that it contains, in an aqueous medium, a surface-active agent possessing detergent properties, at least one silicone which is insoluble in the medium and at least one copolymer derived from diallyldialkylammonium and from an anionic monomer.

Abstract: Provided are high lathering, conditioning shampoo compositions with improved deposition of nonvolatile, insoluble, dispersed phase fluid conditioning agent, said compositions comprising: (a) from about 5% to about 29.5%, by weight, of anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates and alkyl ethoxylated sulfates, acids thereof, and mixtures thereof; (b) from about 0.5% to about 5%, by weight, of N-acylamino acid anionic surfactant and salts thereof; (c) from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight, of nonvolatile, insoluble fluid conditioning agent dispersed in said composition; (d) from about 0.

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: A high foaming, nonionic surfactant based, light duty, liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant as the major active ingredient, in an amount in excess of 50% by weight of the total surfactant content; a supplemental amount of a water soluble, foaming, anionic surfactant excluding the ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfates; and a lesser amount of a water soluble, foaming zwitterionic betaine surfactant, a C.sub.12-14 alkyl monoalkanol amide, a C.sub.12-14 alkyl dialkanol amide, and a amine oxide.

Abstract: A thickened composition comprises:(a) an active cleaning component, present in a cleaning effective amount; and(b) a thickening system comprising an alkali metal salt of an N-alkyl-N-acyl amino acid and a mixture of myristyl/cetyl dimethyl amine oxides. In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning composition comprises an alkali metal hypochlorite and a strong base comprising an alkali metal hydroxide and an alkali metal silicate. The thickened compositions are useful as hard surface cleaners and particularly useful as drain opening compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel detergent composition containing an N-acylthreonine salt which exhibits little irritation to the skin and hair as well as an improved foam maintenance, foam quality and feel upon use.A detergent composition containing (A) N-acylthreonine salt in which the acyl group is a fatty acid residue having 8-22 carbon atoms and (B) higher fatty acid salt having 8-22 carbon atoms and also a detergent composition as such which further contains another surface-active agent.

Abstract: A noncorrosive post-etch residue cleaning composition containing:(a) 1-70% by weight of an organic polar solvent having a dipole moment of more than 3.5;(b) 1-70% by weight of selected amine compounds having at least one hydroxyl group and a boiling point higher than 150.degree. C. at atmospheric pressure;(c) 0.1-10% by weight of selected amino acid having at least one hydroxyl group;(d) 1-20% by weight of selected redox reagent having a redox potential in the range between +1.0 V and -2.0 V vs. SHE (at pH=7); and(e) 0-90% by weight of water.

Abstract: A biodegradable, acidic aqueous composition, with an anionic surfactant for the removal of rust, inorganic and organic deposits from a variety of surfaces. Said composition comprising Hydrochloric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Anionic Surfactant, Perfume Oil, Dye and Water.

Abstract: The invention concerns the discovery of the surprising and unexpected therapeutic effects of hydroxyl ions. The observed medicinal properties of these ions are both novel and broad in scope. When used appropriately as companions with hydroxyl ions, these modulating compounds obviate and attenuate the harmful effects of hydroxyl ions, unmasking and revealing their previously unknown and undemonstratable therapeutic properties. These novel hydroxyl ion modulating compounds are generally characterized as N,N-disubstituted-aminoacetate salts and substituted N,N-substituted-aminoacetate salts. Processes for preparing the present hydroxyl ion modulating components are disclosed and are within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: In order to prepare fluid, storage-stable ampholytic surface-active agents, (a) 1-hydroxyethyl-2-alkyl-2-imidazolines having formula (1), in which R.sup.1 stands for an alkyl residue with 5 to 21 carbon atoms, are quaternated or carboxymethylated with halogenated carboxylic acid salts at a pH range from 7.5 to 9, and at the same time hydrolyzed with aqueous bases, then (b) the pH value of the reaction final products is set between 5 and 7.

Abstract: A high foaming, light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin composing: a water soluble nonionic surfactant; a ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic betaine surfactant and the balance being water.

Abstract: Thickened aqueous hypochlorite compositions comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite, (b) a tertiary amine oxide with one alkyl group having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and the two other alkyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, (c) an alkali metal salt, (d) a pH stabilizer to bring the pH to a level of 11 or higher, (e) a C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 alkali metal sarcosinate, and (f) C.sub.10 -C.sub.14 straight chain alkyl benzene sulfonate. The molar ratio of (b):(f) is from about 5:1 to about 11:1 and is adjusted so that the viscosity of the composition is between 231 and 402 cps. The compositions are useful for general cleaning purposes, particularly bathrooms and toilet bowls, and also as a laundry additive.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising a hydrocarbyl-amidoalkyl-enebetaine synthetic detergent surfactant; cleaning solvent; and buffer provide superior filming/streaking and good cleaning of hard to remove grease soils. Preferred compositions contain at least one cosurfactant. The compositions can be used to clean glass as well as for general cleaning purposes.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions contain zwitterionic detergent surfactant and monoethanolamine and/or other specific beta-aminoalkanols as solvents and/or buffers for improved spotting/filming and good cleaning. Some formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions having good filming/streaking characteristics contain short chain amphocarboxylate detergent surfactant; hydrophobic, volatile cleaning solvent; and, optionally, zwitterionic detergent surfactant and/or monoethanolamine and/or other specific beta-aminoalkanols for improved filming/streaking and good cleaning. Preferred formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and/or other materials that contribute to bad spotting and filming and said formulas are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: Aqueous, liquid hard surface detergent compositions having good filming/streaking characteristics contain amido zwitterionic detergent surfactant; linear cosurfactant; hydrophobic perfume; stabilizing additive that is C.sub.2-3 fatty acid and/or C.sub.2-6 alkane diol to help stabilize the hydrophobic perfume, especially as a microemulsion; optionally, cleaning solvent, monoethanolamine and/or other specific beta-aminoalkanols, etc. Preferred formulas do not contain large amounts of builders and/or other materials that contribute to bad spotting and filming and said formulas are suitable for general purpose cleaning including cleaning of glass.

Abstract: Detergent compositions having good filming/streaking characteristics contain effective amounts of specific substantive materials to increase the hydrophilicity of the glass. Preferred formulas contain a amphoteric, including zwitterionic, and optionally, but preferably, anionic detergent surfactant at levels (e.g., from about 0.02 to about 15%); hydrophobic solvent; alkaline material, especially volatile alkaline materials comprising monoethanolamine or certain beta-amino-alkanol compounds; and salt of polycarboxylate, preferably polyacrylate, polymer at effective levels (e.g., from about 0.01% to about 10%, by weight of the composition).