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: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents:botanical oil constituent;at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an amine oxide surfactant;a binary solvent system which includes at least one organic alcohol constituent and at least one glycol solvent constituent;optionally but desirably a polyoxycarboxylate constituent;optionally but desirably an effective amount of a chelating agent which includes at least one non-ionized acetate group, most preferably a mono-, di- or tri- alkali or alkaline ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as others known the art.

Abstract: Process for making a free-flowing, particulate dye transfer inhibiting detergent admix for inclusion in a granular laundry detergent composition consisting essentially of the steps of: charging from 50% to 95%, by weight of the dye transfer inhibiting detergent admix, of a detergent builder into a mixer/granulator; adding to the detergent builder from 5% to 50%, by weight of the dye transfer inhibiting detergent admix, of a dye transfer inhibitor solution to thereby form a mixture; and agglomerating the mixture of the dye transfer inhibitor solution and the detergent builder so as to form the dye transfer inhibiting detergent admix.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, a C.sub.12 alkyl amido propyl dimethyl amine oxide, a polyalkyl glucoside, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, and water.

Abstract: A microemulsion light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a betaine surfactant and/or amine oxide surfactant, a cosurfactant, a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, water and optionally a C.sub.8-18 mono or dialkoxylated alkylamide.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A are as defined in the description, as bleach activators in bleaching detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel class of compounds, known as alkali metal salts of hydroxyalkyl sulfonates of aminoalkyl alkanol amines and/or aminoalkyl alkanol ethers, the methods of making such compounds, the alkali-stable solutions containing such compounds, and the use of said solutions as strong detergent compositions. Those alkali-stable solutions are temperature-stable, exhibit superior wetting characteristics, and can be made into low or high foam formulations useful for hard surface cleaning, oven and grill cleaning, metal cleaning, bottle washing, steam cleaning and wax stripping formulations.

Abstract: In its broadest embodiment the present invention relates to the use of a microemulsion comprising a surfactant, an aqueous phase and droplets dispersed in said aqueous phase, said droplets comprising an essential oil or an active thereof, and said droplets having a particle sized of less than 100 nanometers, for disinfecting a surface. The present invention further encompasses a microemulsion suitable for disinfecting a surface, comprising a surfactant, an aqueous phase comprising a bleach, and droplets dispersed in said aqueous phase, said droplets comprising an essential oil or an active thereof, and said droplets having a particle size of less than 100 nanometers.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery of the fabric softening ability of fatty amines and dimethyl fatty amine oxides for washer based applications. These amine softeners are combined with other ingredients to form the softening compositions. The softeners will contain a second compound selected from the group consisting of acidic compositions, nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants, and other ingredients can be added to enhance the character of the fabric softener. Solid cast fabric softeners within the invention include compositions having between 5 and 95 percent by weight citric acid. Citric acid has adventageous properties. These solid citric acid containing fabric softeners will include a cationic surfactant such as a quarternary ammonium salt. Other solid cast fabric softener compositions in the invention have a reducing agent for reducing any remaining hypochlorite bleach. This reducing agent is combined with a fabric softening compound in the composition.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a paraffin sulfonate, an alpha olefin sulfonate, a C.sub.12 alkyl amido propyl dimethyl amine oxide, a polyalkyl glucoside, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, and water.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 50%.

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 process for producing an agglomerated detergent composition comprises premixing an acid precursor of a detersive surfactant and a water-soluble or dispersible, modified polyamine in a mixer to form a premix, inputting the premix and dry detergent materials such as builders into a high speed mixer/densifier and neutralizing the acid precursor to form agglomerates and further agglomerating in a moderate speed mixer/densifier to form a detergent composition having a bulk density of at least 650 g/l.

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: Liquid detergent compositions are presented which comprise at least 5%, by weight, anionic surfactants selected from the group of alkyl alkoxy sulfates and alkyl sulfates wherein at least 25%, by weight of the anionic surfactant, is alkyl sulfates; and from about 0.1% to about 5% of an amine cosurfactant of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 alkyl group; n is from about 2 to about 4, X is an optional bridging group which is selected from NH, CONH, COO, or O; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O(R.sub.5)) wherein R.sub.5 is H or methyl.

Abstract: Granular compositions comprising .di-elect cons.-phthalimido peroxyhexanoic acid (PAP), a N-oxide of a tertiary amine surfactant and an organic acid with PK.sub.a lower than 3.5 and soluble in water at most for 1% by weight at a temperature of 20.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabrics. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and washing the fabric to be cleaned with the detergent composition. Broadly, the detergent composition consists of from 5 to 70% by weight of a polyalkoxylated amine and from 95-30 by weight of a water-soluble nonionic surfactant. The invention has desirable foamability characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a homogenous, flowable solution of an alpha olefin sulfonate, ethanol and water which can be used in the formulation of cleaning compositions.

Abstract: A post foaming liquid cleaning composition is sprayed onto a surface to be cleaned and then the composition foams while on the surface.

Abstract: A microemulsion light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a betaine surfactant and/or amine oxide surfactant, a cosurfactant, a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, water and optionally a C.sub.8-18 mono or dialkoxylated alkylamide.

Abstract: A process is provided in which selected modified polyamines are incorporated into fully formulated detergent compositions in a manner that unexpectedly results in enhanced cleaning performance. The process involves premixing the modified polyamine with a detersive surfactant or acid precursor thereof, and thereafter, adding adjunct ingredients such as builders and water. The entire mixture is then spray dried to form spray-dried granular detergent composition.

Abstract: A microemulsion light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a betaine surfactant and/or amine oxide surfactant, a cosurfactant, a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, water and optionally a C.sub.8-18 mono or dialkoxylated alkylamide.

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: Dilute aqueous compositions for removing soap scum consisting essentially of sodium carbonate, hypochlorite bleach, alkali metal hydroxide and a surfactant system consisting either of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate and myristyldimethylamine oxide or of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate alone.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved surface safe, aqueous, liquid hard surface cleaner which contains a nonionic surfactant, or combination of nonionic and anionic surfactants, a water soluble abrasive, namely, borax pentahydrate, in an amount which takes at least a portion of the abrasive out of solution, and water.

Abstract: Dishes are cleaned by washing them with a cleaning implement which has been charged with the detergent in a solid block made from a formulation having a water-soluble alkali metal salt content of 15-60% by weight and a surfactant content of 10-70% by weight, said surfactant comprising 15-100% by weight of at least one amine oxide corresponding to the formula RR'R"NO .multidot.nH.sub.2 O in which R and R' are independently selected from methyl, ethyl, and 2-hydroxyethyl, R" is a primary alkyl group containing 12-16 carbons, and n represents 0, 1, or 2.

Abstract: A bleaching composition comprising a peroxygen bleaching compound and preferably a bleach activator. When nitrone scavengers are used in such composition, dye and/or fabric damage caused by radical generations of the peroxygen bleach (e.g., through thermal or transmit ion metal catalyzed degradation) can be minimized.

Abstract: A microemulsion light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a betaine surfactant and/or amine oxide surfactant, a cosurfactant, a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, water and optionally a C.sub.8-18 mono or dialkoxylated alkylamide.

Abstract: Washing dyed fabrics in compositions which comprise a polyamine alkoxylate component of formula (A) ##STR1## and mixtures thereof, wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl radical containing 6 to 25 carbon atoms and 0 to 3 carbon-carbon double bonds, and each ALK is ethyl or propyl, v, w, x and y are each 1-20, n is 0-10, (v+w+x+y) is (3+n) to 20, affords cleaning while inhibiting dye loss and dye transfer from the fabric.

Abstract: Dilute aqueous compositions for removing soap scum consisting essentially of sodium carbonate, hypochlorite bleach, alkali metal hydroxide and a surfactant system consisting of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate and a C.sub.8 -C.sub.10 -alkyldimethylamine oxide.

Abstract: A composition comprising: an organic chemical having a chemical group having a dipole moment of at least about 1.5 Debyes and a chemical linker selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, an ethoxylated polyhydric alcohol, a polyvinyl pyrrolidone and a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 600 to about 10,000, wherein the molar ratio of organic chemical to chemical linker is about 4:1 to 1:4.

Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning compositions and microemulsion compositions which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contain an anionic detergent, a fatty acid, an amine oxide surfactant, an ethoxylated/butoxylated nonionic surfactant, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.

Abstract: Mid-chain branched surfactants derived from mid-chain branched primary alkyl hydrophobic groups and hydrophilic groups. The present invention also relates to mixtures of mid-chain branched surfactants useful in laundry and cleaning compositions, especially granular and liquid detergent compositions.

Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from 2 to 20% by weight of a betaine having a fatty residue containing exactly 12 carbon atoms; (b) from 3 to 18% by weight of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; and (c) from 15 to 35% by weight of a fatty alcohol ether sulfate, all weights being based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous, antimicrobial, no-rinse hard surface cleaner with significantly improved residue removal and substantially reduced filming/streaking, said cleaner comprising:(a) an effective amount of a solvent selected from C.sub.1-6 alkanol, C.sub.3-24 alkylene glycol ether, and mixtures thereof;(b) an effective amount of a surfactant selected from amphoteric, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof;(c) an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium surfactant;(d) an effective amount of a builder; and(e) the remainder as substantially all water.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a magnesium salt of a sulfonate surfactant, a betaine surfactant and water.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition with improved pH and color stability comprising an amine oxide, citric acid and water.

Abstract: A method of cleaning carpets with a composition comprising a surfactant selected from amine oxides and acyl sarcosinates. The compositions are advantageous in that they do not leave a dulling film if not removed from the carpet after drying. Preferably, the compositions also contain a source of active oxygen for stain removal.

Abstract: A microemulsion light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, and a betaine surfactant and/or amine oxide surfactant, a cosurfactant, a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, water and optionally a C.sub.8-18 mono or dialkoxylated alkylamide.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and A are as defined in the description, as bleach activators in bleaching detergents and cleaners.

Abstract: An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following:(a) either a nonionic or amphoteric surfactant with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of the surfactants being present in a cleaning effective amount;(b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., present in a solubilizing--or dispersion--effective amount;(c) Ammonium ethylenediamine--tetraacetate (ammonium EDTA) as a chelating agent, present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner, and(d) the remainder, water.

Abstract: Disclosed for cleaning hard surfaces is a detergent gel containing:(a) a detergent composition without thickeners having(i) a first surfactant, wherein the first surfactant is a non-ionic glycolipid, and(ii) a second surfactant, wherein the second surfactant is a charged surfactant, wherein the ratio of the first surfactant and the second surfactant is 1:10-10:1;(b) water, wherein the detergent composition is mixed with a sufficient amount of water to induce a phase change from a liquid phase to a gel phase; and(c) one or more enzymes.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a magnesium salt of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a sodium salt of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, an amine oxide, a polyalkylglucoside, and water.

Abstract: Hard surface cleaning compositions which cause little or no vinyl staining comprise from about 1% to about 60% of an amine oxide detergent surfactant having the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 NO, wherein R.sup.1 has from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each individually has from about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; an aqueous carrier liquid; an amine; and no more than about 2% anionic surfactant. At least a portion of the amine is protonated, and the molar ratio of protonated amine to amine oxide is at least 0.1:1.

Abstract: A light duty, liquid cleaning composition with good grease cleaning properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a nonionic polymer, a cationic surfactant and an amine oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing amine surfactants. More particularly, the invention is directed to detergent compositions containing anionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of alkyl alkoxylated sulfates and alkyl sulfates, said composition further containing specific primary and/or tertiary amines.

Abstract: Disclosed are mildly acidic liquid compositions for use in cleaning hard surfaces. The compositions contain from about 1% to about 60% of an amine oxide detergent surfactant, an aqueous carrier liquid, and an acidifying agent having a pK.sub.a of less than about 6.0. The compositions contain enough of the acidifying agent to protonate at least about 10% of the amine oxide species within the compositions and to provide a composition pH of between about 3 and 7. These no-rinse liquid hard surface cleaning compositions have excellent cleaning properties, they do not leave a visible residue when they dry, and they cause minimal or no staining of vinyl surfaces. Also disclosed are a method for cleaning vinyl surfaces using the liquid compositions, and non-liquid compositions from which the mildly acidic liquid compositions can easily be obtained by adding an aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A pourable low-foaming alkoxylated amine oxide surfactant concentrate and method for making the concentrate are disclosed. The amine oxide concentrate has novel properties in that it is both highly concentrated and pourable at ambient temperatures. The amine oxides of the amine oxide concentrate include from about 3.5-30 moles of alkoxylated units and may be based on ether and/or fatty tertiary amine precursors. The low foaming properties and pourability of the amine oxide surfactant concentrate make the invention ideal for low-foam applications and for use in surfactant formulations.

Abstract: An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following:(a) either an anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of the surfactants being present in a cleaning effective amount;(b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0.001 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., present in a solubilizing--or dispersion--effective amount;(c) Tetrapotassium ethylenediamine-tetraacetate (potassium EDTA) as a chelating agent, present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner; and(d) the remainder, water.

Abstract: Disclosed are detergent compositions comprising a suds inhibiting amount of a synergistic antifoaming combination, and preferably further comprising a high-sudsing surfactant such as an amine oxide surfactant. The antifoaming combination consists of a carboxylated poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol cosurfactant and a silicone antifoaming agent in a weight ratio of from about 1:50 to about 1000:1. Both individual elements of the antifoaming combination are known. The carboxylated poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol has the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbon-containing group having from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms; each R' is independently selected from the group of hydrogen, methyl and carboxylic acid-containing groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms wherein the cosurfactant contains at least one such carboxylic acid-containing group; M is selected from the group of hydrogen and sulfate; x is a number from about 3 to about 75.