Abstract: The present technology provides compositions that include at least about 98 weight percent (“wt %”) n-paraffins which, among other surprising features, may be suitable for use as a diesel fuel, an aviation fuel, a jet fuel blendstock, a blendstock to reduce the cloud point of a diesel fuel, a fuel for portable heaters, and/or as a charcoal lighter fluid. The composition includes at least about 98 wt % C7-C12 n-paraffins, where at least about 10 wt % of composition includes n-decane, at least about 20 wt % of the composition includes n-dodecane, and at least about 75 wt % of the composition includes even carbon number paraffins. The composition also includes less about 0.1 wt % oxygenates and less than about 0.1 wt % aromatics. The composition may be produced by a process that includes hydrotreating a biorenewable feedstock comprising at least one of palm kernel oil, coconut oil, babassu oil, microbial oil, or algal oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a specific blend of isoprenoid-based surfactants to deliver easy-rinse (low sudsing) cleaning performance.

Abstract: Provided is an internal olefin sulfonate composition which is capable of exerting good foamability at the same time with foam quality, foam dissipation property, and less irritation to the skin at high levels, and a cleansing composition containing the same. The internal olefin sulfonate composition of the present invention comprises (A) an internal olefin sulfonate having 16 carbon atoms and (B) an internal olefin sulfonate having 18 carbon atoms, wherein a mass content ratio (A/B) of component (A) to component (B) is from 75/25 to 90/10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dissolvable article in the form of a porous dissolvable solid structure, comprising from about 23% to about 75% surfactant; wherein the surfactant has an average ethoxylate/alkyl ratio of from about 0.001 to about 0.45; from about 10% to about 50% water soluble polymer; and from about 1% to about 15% plasticizer; and wherein the article has a density of from about 0.05 g/cm3 to about 0.25 g/cm3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system comprising “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactant hydrophobes or “sustainable” or bio-derived surfactants. Specifically, the invention relates to detergent compositions containing a surfactant system that has a “Surfactant Hydrophobe Sustainability Index” (SHSI) greater than or equal to 0.70 or a “Surfactant Sustainability Index” (SSI) greater than or equal to 0.70.

Abstract: Detergent compositions containing catechols, such as Tiron (1,2-dihydroxybenzene-3,5-disulfonic acid), which do not have or do not develop the reddish color associated with the catechol/ferric iron chelate are disclosed. Methods for reducing the intensity of red color in a Tiron (1,2-dihydroxybenzene-3,5-disulfonic acid) containing detergent composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of a personal care article that is a porous dissolvable solid substrate. The porous dissolvable solid substrate has a surface resident coating comprising the starch perfume complex that can provide a consumer benefit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to mixtures comprising C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates having alkyl groups in a particular distribution (e.g., bimodal, peaked, and skewed). These C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates are optionally renewable and unexpectedly provide superior results when used in consumer product cleaning and personal care compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps). The invention is further directed to a method of making a mixture of partially or wholly renewable C10-C13 alkylphenyl sulfonates having a particular alkyl group distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one alkanesulfonic acid of formula R—SO3H, in which R represents a saturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon chain containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, as agent for cleaning cement, mortar, concrete, lime, laitance and other derived products. The invention also relates to a method of cleaning cement, mortar, concrete, lime, laitance and other derived products using at least one alkanesulfonic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a fatty acid alkyl ester sulfonate metal salt mixture of (a) a fatty acid alkyl ester sulfonate metal salt having an endothermic peak area at 50 to 130° C. of less than 50% relative to the whole endothermic peak area at 0 to 130° C. as measured on a differential scanning calorimeter, and (b) a fatty acid alkyl ester sulfonate metal salt having an endothermic peak area at 50 to 130° C. of 50% or more relative to the whole endothermic peak area at 0 to 130° C. as measured on a differential scanning calorimeter, with a ratio of (a) to (b) by mass of 95/5 or less. The mixture of the invention is excellent in anti-caking properties.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for forming ester based compositions. The ester based compositions may be used in consumer products. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing acyl alkylisethionate esters by the esterification of a sulfonate composition having two or more sulfonate isomers with fatty acid(s). In another aspect, a method is provided for forming an ester based composition including a blend of acyl alkylisethionate and acylisethionate esters.

Abstract: Provided are compositions containing a compatible mixture of a cationic surfactant and an anionic surfactant. A composition according to the invention comprises: (a) a first surfactant of formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, and R3 Y, X, and n are as defined below; (b) a second surfactant that is oppositely charged to the first surfactant.

Abstract: Acylalkylisethionate esters are produced by reacting one or more carboxylic acids with one or more alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates under esterification reaction conditions. The alkyl-substituted hydroxyalkyl sulfonates used as a raw material in producing the esters are prepared by reacting bisulfate with one or more alkylene oxides. The acylalkylisethionate esters may be used in consumer products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel mixtures of scattered-branched chain fatty acids and derivatives of scattered-branched chain fatty acids. Further disclosed are uses of these mixtures in cleaning compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners,) and/or personal care compositions (e.g., skin cleansers, shampoo, hair conditioners).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in an aqueous medium: (a) at least one first anionic surfactant in the form of a magnesium salt, (b) at least one second anionic surfactant different from the first, (c) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (d) at least one oxyethylenated sorbitan ester, and (e) at least one polymer chosen from cationic polymers and amphoteric or zwitterionic polymers. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying such a composition to the hair.

Abstract: A liquid washing and cleaning composition comprising: one or more of constituents a1) through a4) a1) alkylbenzenesulfonate, a2) olefinsulfonate, a3) alkylsulfate, a4) alkyl ether sulfate or mixtures thereof, b) secondary alkanesulfonate, c) at least one soap, d) at least one nonionic surfactant and e) at least one cationic surfactant, wherein the mixing ratio of the secondary alkanesulfonate to the component AT formed from the one or more of constituents a1, a2, a3 and a4 is 4.9 to 0.1: 5.1 to 9.9.

Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an alkoxylated anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 1 wt % to 25 wt % of an non-alkoxylated anionic detersive surfactant; (c) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % zeolite builder; (d) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % phosphate builder; and (e) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % silicate salt.

Abstract: A process for producing powder, flakes, or pellets containing ?-sulfo fatty acid alkylester salt in high concentrations, the process including: (1) a step of preparing a paste containing ?-sulfo fatty acid alkylester salt; (2) a step of aging the thus obtained paste; (3) a step of making the aged paste into flakes or pellets containing equal to or less than 10 wt % of water and then optionally crushing the resulting flakes or pellets into a powder having an average particle diameter of 100-1500 ?m; and (4) a step of aging The powder, flakes, or pellets.

Abstract: A laundry detergent composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a polyamine mono-anionic surfactant; and a solubiliser; in a defined weight ratio. Also, a process of making the polyamine mono-anionic surfactant and the laundry compositions containing the same.

Abstract: An aqueous hair cleansing composition made up of a sulfate surfactant, at least one amino-modified silicone and/or at least one water soluble cationic polymer, and a silicon oil.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant particle for use in laundry detergent compositions has an anionic surfactant content of at least 95 wt % of anionic surfactant and comprises linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LAS) and primary alcohol sulphate (PAS) in a weight ratio of from 5:1 to 1:3. The particle, which is preferably in the form of a flake, is of low hygroscopicity and dissolves rapidly in water.

Abstract: A descaling composition for use in removing scale deposited on a member made of titanium or a titanium alloy, the descaling composition containing a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a sulfamic acid and ammonium sulfate as effective components and effectively inhibiting titanium ions from dissolving out.

Abstract: A terpene-free cleaning composition containing: (a) an oil-soluble anionic surfactant; (b) a water-soluble anionic surfactant; (c) a primary solvent consisting of a C1-4 alkyl ester; (d) a short-chain cosurfactant; and (e) water.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing granular detergent composition including a first step of dry neutralizing an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant with a particulate water-soluble alkaline material in a high speed mixer for a mean residence time of about 0.2 to about 50 seconds, thereby partly or totally neutralizing the acid precursor and producing a dry neutralized material containing the anionic surfactant, in the form of a free-flowing powder; and a second stop of agglomerating the free-flowing powder into a detergent agglomerate using an agglomeration binder. The agglomeration binder is preferably a viscous surfactant paste binder. The resulting agglomerates are dry, free-flowing, and have a substantially more narrow particle size distribution, compared to the free-flowing powder, with reduced fine particles and over-sized particles that generally are recycled.

Abstract: A detergent granule and tablets which comprises an anionic surfactant system which comprises an anionic sulphate surfactant and/or an anionic sulphonate surfactant and other detergent active ingredients, the granule comprising at least a first and a second particulate component and optionally a binding agent, characterised in that the ratio of anionic sulphate surfactant to anionic sulphonate surfactant in the particulate components and in the optional binding agent is less than 1:4 or more than 4:1, preferably even less than 1:5 or more than 5:1. The invention also relates to specific granules comprising restricted degree of mixing of anionic sulphonate surfactant and zeolite, anionic sulphate surfactant and carbonate salts and/or restricted degree of mixing of polymeric builder and anionic surfactant, in particular sulphate surfactants.

Abstract: A non-tower process for preparing a granular detergent composition, the process comprising the following steps: (i) fluidizing powder materials in a high-speed mixer/granulator having both a stirring action and a cutting action, the powder materials comprising: particulate solid water-soluble alkaline inorganic material in an amount in excess of that required for neutralization, optionally in admixture with one or more other particulate solids, and recycled fines, the powder materials having a total surface area; (ii) adding the liquid detersive materials to the high-speed mixer/granulator, the liquid detersive materials comprising: a liquid acid precursor, optionally in admixture with one or more other liquid materials, whereby neutralization of the acid precursor by the water-soluble alkaline inorganic material occurs; and (iii) granulating the mixture in the high-speed mixer/granulator to form detergent particles, wherein the ratio of the total surface area of the powder materials to the amount of liquid d

Abstract: A particulate laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of 550 to 900 g/l comprises at least two different granular multiingredient components. A first granular component (preferably non-spray-dried) has a bulk density of 550 to 1000 g/l and has a weight ratio of a first ingredient type to a second ingredient type of r; a second granular component (preferably spray-dried) has a bulk density of from 300 to 550 g/l and has a weight ratio of the first ingredient type to the second ingredient type of r′, wherein the ratio of r to r′ is within the range of from 1.25:1 to 1:1.25.

Abstract: The invention relates to a neutralization and granulation method wherein a neutralizing foam is used as granulation adjuvant. The neutralizing foam was previously obtained by mixing an anionic surfactant in its acid form, which was expanded using a gaseous medium, and a highly concentrated, aqueous alkaline component, which was expanded using a gaseous medium. The neutralizing foam has an average pore size of less than 10 mm, preferably less than 5 mm and especially less than 2 mm.

Abstract: The present invention discloses dry effervescent granules comprising an acid, carbonate source and optionally a binder, wherein said acid, carbonate source and optionally binder are in close physical proximity. The invention also discloses granular compositions, containing effervescence material comprising an acid and a carbonate source, which has an effervescence index (EI) of at least 50. The granular compositions may be obtainable by incorporating said pre-formed dry effervescent granules into said granular compositions, especially detergent compositions. Improved effervescence is obtained when diluting these granular detergent compositions with water to obtain a washing/soaking liquor, resulting thereby in improved dissolution/dispensing characteristic and improved stain removal performance on soiled fabrics.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing a granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, while wetting the surfactant coated with the fine powder with finely atomized liquid, in a mixer, and (b) thoroughly mixing the agglomerates in a mixer. Step (b) can also be followed by further step (c), i.e., granulating the agglomerates from step (b) in one or more fluidizing apparatus, during which further coating can be used to prevent over-agglomeration.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.

Abstract: A free-flowing granular detergent component comprises a high level (at least 30 wt %) of a heat-sensitive surfactant, preferably an alkyl ether sulphate; a water-insoluble silica or silicate carrier material of high oil absorption capacity; and a film-forming or crystal-forming structurant. The granular component may be used in conjunction with one or more other granular components containing surfactant and/or detergency builder, to form a particulate laundry detergent composition. The granular component is preferably prepared by mixing and granulation in a high- or moderate-shear mixer and drying in a fluidized bed.

Abstract: There are described concentrated liquid formulations (a) comprising (a1) 1 to 80% by weight of a microbicidally active ingredient, (a2) 20 to 99% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and concentrated liquid formulations (b) comprising (b1) 5.1 to 30% by weight of microbicidally active ingredient, (b2) 0 to 80% by weight of sulfonate, (b3) 1 to 60% by weight of a C1-C11monocarboxylic acid or of a C3-C12di- or -polycarboxylic acid; (b4) 0 to 90% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and water to 100%, it always being necessary for one of the components (b2) or (b4) to be present. The formulations according to the invention are used as microbicidally active ingredient in cosmetic products, household articles or hand disinfectants, as preservatives in household articles and cosmetic products and as disinfectant and decontamination agent for textile fibre materials or the skin and hard surfaces.

Abstract: A process for making detergent agglomerates in which a high active surfactant paste containing mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate surfactant and a detergent builder are agglomerated together is disclosed. The process entails maintaining the high active surfactant paste in highly stable, pumpable and transportable form over an extended period of time. In this way the process facilitates multi-locational, large-scale manufacture of modern compact detergent products. In particular, the high active surfactant paste can be manufactured in one facility, and thereafter, stored and transported to a remote facility for further processing in to the finished detergent agglomerates.

Abstract: The present invention is targeted to obtain a high-density granular detergent composition for clothes washing having sufficient detergency even when the amount of dosage is small without lowering its detergency even after long-term storage by blending a non-soap anionic surfactant and a crystalline alkali metal silicate in a state of non-contact as much as possible. The high-density granular detergent composition for clothes washing, the granular detergent composition having a bulk density of from 0.7 to 1.2 g/cm3, including (A) a non-soap anionic surfactant; (B) a crystalline alkali metal silicate; and (C) a metal ion capturing agent other than Component (B).

Abstract: A process for preparing low density detergent agglomerates is provided. The process involves the step of: (a) agglomerating a detergent surfactant paste or precursor thereof and dry starting detergent material having a median particle size in a range from about 5 microns to about 70 microns in a first high speed mixer to obtain detergent agglomerates having a median particle size of from about 100 microns to about 250 microns; (b) mixing the detergent agglomerates with a binder in a second high speed mixer to obtain built-up agglomerates having a median particle size in a range of from 140 microns to about 350 microns; and (c) feeding the built-up agglomerates into a fluid bed dryer in which the built-up agglomerates are agglomerated with another binder and dried to form detergent agglomerates having a median particle size in a range from about 300 microns to about 700 microns and a density in a range from about 300 g/l to about 550 g/l.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent compositions having a density of at least of about 600 g/l comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, while wetting the surfactant coated with the fine powder with finely atomized liquid, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed and (b) granulating the first agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent compositions having a density of at least of about 600 g/l comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed and (b) granulating the first agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus.

Abstract: A granular detergent composition which includes a surfactant system containing linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, acyclic quaternary ammonium salt, alkyl sulfate and alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactants in selected molar ratios is provided. The composition has improved performance in cold temperature (i.e., 5° C. to 30° C.) laundering operations.

Abstract: A nontoxic sanitizing cleaner comprising an organic acid having a pH less than 3, a chelating agent, and a surfactant. The invention also contemplates a buffering agent in the cleaner. In a preferred embodiment, the sanitizing cleanser is in the form of a solution containing 94% citric acid, 4% EDTA, 1% sodium laurel sulfate, and 1% monosodium phosphate, by weight. The invention also contemplates using the nontoxic sanitizing cleaner in a cosmetic lotion, and in processes for cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment.

Abstract: A stabilized liquid enzyme preparation containing a cleaning-active enzyme, a solvent selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizer comprising a basic nitrogen compound selected from the group consisting of N,N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)-dodecyl amine, a salt of N,N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)-dodecyl amine, and mixtures thereof. Also, a method of cleaning an article by diluting the stabilized liquid enzyme preparation with water in a weight ratio of enzyme preparation to water of 1:500 to 1:5000 to form a cleaning solution, adding to the cleaning solution 0.01% to 0.2% by weight, based on the weight of cleaning solution, of a buffer concentrate to adjust the pH of the cleaning solution to 7 to 10; and contacting the article with a portion of the cleaning solution to effect cleaning thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions having high foaming power and minimal effect on the skin which comprise (A) from about 1 to about 50% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants having 1 or 2 lipophilic groups each of which has from 1 to 22 carbon atoms and a polar group selected from the group consisting of a carboxylate, a sulfate, and a sulfonate group; (B) from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of one or more alkyl glycosides of the formula R(G)x wherein R is a linear, saturate C8-22 alkyl group, (G) is a glycoside or oligoglycoside moiety, and x is a number from 1 to 4; (C) from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of an anionic polymer; (D) from about 35 to about 98.4% by weight of water; wherein the sum total of components (B) and (C) is no greater man the amount of component (A).

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed, (b) thoroughly mixing the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed, and (c) spraying finely atomized liquid onto the second agglomerates in a mixer.

Abstract: A water-free surfactant composition containing: (a) a fatty alcohol sulfate corresponding to the formula R.sup.1 O--SO.sub.3 X, where R.sup.1 is a linear alkyl chain, and X is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkyl ammonium, alkanolammonium or glucammonium; and (b) an alkyl benzenesulfonate corresponding to the formula R.sup.2 --Ph--SO.sub.3 X where R.sup.2 is an alkyl chain containing 10 to 14 carbon atoms, Ph is a phenyl group and X is alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkyl ammonium, alkanolammonium or glucammonium. The fatty alcohol sulfate and alkyl benzenesulfonate are present in the surfactant composition in a weight ratio of 50:50 to 90:10. The water-free surfactant composition provides a reduced potential for irritation, good flow behavior and solubility in cold water. The surfactant composition is useful in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to structured surfactant compositions comprising a detergent surfactant and hydrophilic silica particulates to be used in granular detergent compositions. The preferred silica particulate is hydrophilic precipitated silica. The process for making a structured surfactant composition comprising a detergent surfactant and hydrophilic silica particulates is also included. The present invention encompasses a structured surfactant composition consisting essentially of: (a) from about 35% to about 60% of a detergent surfactant; (b) from about 1% to about 20% of hydrophylic, finely-divided silica particulate; and (c) from about 15% to about 25% moisture.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a low density, preferably about 300 g/l to about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) (i) dispersing an aqueous or non-aqueous surfactant, and (ii) coating the surfactant with fine powders having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in the mixer which is operated under certain conditions to obtain irregular shape granules and excessive fine powders and, (b) spraying on finely atomized liquid to the irregular shape granules and excessive fine powders from step (a), in a mixer which is operated under certain conditions to bind the excessive fine powders onto the irregular-shaped granules.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed, (b) thoroughly mixing the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed, and (c) granulating the second agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus. The process can also comprise further step (b'), i.e., spraying finely atomized liquid onto the second agglomerates in a mixer, between step (b) and step (c).

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, an amine oxide, a magnesium containing inorganic compound, and water.

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns in a mixer fitted with choppers, and (b) granulating the agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus, wherein finely atomized liquid is sprayed onto the first agglomerates in a mixer between step (a) and (b).

Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the overall steps of: (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed; (b) spraying finely atomized liquid onto the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed; and (c) granulating the third agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus. The process is improved by further step (b'), by thoroughly mixing the second agglomerates in a mixer, between step (b) and step (c), wherein, in step (b'), choppers are used to reduce the amount of oversized agglomerates.