Abstract: The present invention relates to a new tertiary or quaternary nitrogen-containing ortho ester-based surfactant, where the hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts am attached by separate ortho ester linkages. The ortho ester surfactants are stable in alkaline solutions, but are readily hydrolysed in acidic solutions. Since the hydrophobic and the hydrophilic parts of the surfactants reside in different substituents of the ortho ester, the surface activity is lost upon dydrolysis. The invention also relates to a process for making the ortho ester-based surfactants, where low molecular weight ortho esters are used as starting materials. These low molecular weight ortho esters are reacted with a hydrophobic component, which is an alcohol or an alkoxylated alcohol, and hydrophilic component, which is an alkanolamine or an alkoxylated alkanolamine. The molar amounts of the reactants are preferably 1-2 moles of the hydrophilic component per mole orthoester and 1-2 moles of the hydrophobic component per mole ortho ester.

Abstract: A fabric care composition, which is adapted for use in a domestic laundering process, comprises an anionic polymer which is capable of self cross-linking and/or of reacting with cellulosic fibers, such as cotton, and a textile compatible exhaustion agent which is also a fabric conditioner. The polymer may be a carbamoyl sulphonate terminated poly(ether) urethane or a bunte salt terminated polymer. The polymers can increase the dimensional stability of the fabric, improve its surface color definition after washing, impart a softer handle and improve its crease recovery properties.

Abstract: A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cationic surfactant is present in the sanitizer release polymer composition in an amount of about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition may also include at least one nonionic co-surfactant in combination with the cationic surfactant. The towel also includes a color label on its surface to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning towel is to be utilized. The towel may optionally include an international icon, a tactile label, and/or a label in a plurality of languages identifying the area where the towel is to be utilized.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray container that preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.

Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises (i) an organophilic clay; (ii) a functionalized oil; and (iii) water. The composition may be used to provide fabrics with softness and/or anti-wrinkle and/or other fabric benefits in laundering processes.

Abstract: A process for the soil release treatment of surfaces of textile and nontextile materials, in which cationically modified hydrophilic nanoparticles based on crosslinked polymers of

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for improving substrate characteristics. The composition has a substrate enhancing agent, like a monohydric alcohol, and the composition reduces wrinkles in substrates that have not been subjected to ironing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article containing (A) a water-insoluble substrate and (B) containing an aqueous phase and N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride. According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the composition also contains at least one C1-C4 alkyl para hydroxybenzoate and/or at least one ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid salt. The article may especially constitute a wipe for cleansing and/or removing makeup from the facial and/or body skin, and also for removing makeup from the eyes. The wipe may be in the form of a moist or dry wipe.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition is constructed for transferring the composition to wet fabric as a result of solubilizing the fabric treatment composition by contacting the fabric treatment composition with the wet fabric during a drying operation in a dryer. A method for treating fabric is provided.

Abstract: Compositions that include mixtures of (a) at least one dialkyl quat in the amount of from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the composition; and (b) at least one monoalkyl quat in the amount of from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the composition are provided. Various embodiments are provided. In one embodiment, the mixtures include dialkyl immidazoline quats and monoalkyl immidazoline quats. In one embodiment, the mixtures include dialkyl immidazoline quats and monoalkyl ammonium quats. Various methods of making immidazoline quats and quat mixtures, personal care and cosmetic products and formulations that contain the immidazoline quats and quat mixtures, methods of making such personal care and cosmetic products and formulations, and methods of using the such immidazoline quats, quat mixtures, and personal care and cosmetic products and formulations are also provided.

Abstract: A mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and a solvent system. The moisturizer system further includes a milk protein. In addition, the cleanser composition may also include an emulsifier, preservative, pH adjusting agent, thickening agent, emollient, opacifying agent, fragrance, or any combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microemulsion compositions which can be utilized as coatings to improve the drying rate, protection, and shine of various surfaces, specifically metallic vehicle surfaces. Polyisobutylene, copolymers and derivatives thereof are utilized as a hydrophobe.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating and removing residue containing hydrocarbons and other flammable substances uses a mixture of one or more cleaning members containing quaternary salts, a chelator and a dispersant, mixed with water. The preferred cleaning members are tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, benzethonium hydrochloride and 2-butoxyethanol. The chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid, and the dispersant is polyvinyl alcohol. Optionally, the cleaner contains ethanol and isopropyl alcohol.

Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.

Abstract: Fabric and textile conditioning compositions containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants are disclosed. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by weight in distilled water at 25° C., are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the polymer/surfactant combinations is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer bearing a function of acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and capable of ionizing in the application medium, (c) optionally, at least one hydrophilic monomer compound containing ethylenic unsaturation and of neutral charge, bearing one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b), the a/b molar ratio being between 60/40 and 5/95, to give a hard surface hydrophilic properties.

Abstract: Methods of treating a fabric wherein a fabric to be treated is provided, a fabric treatment composition comprising a quaternized protein hydrolyzate is provided; and the fabric is contacted with the fabric treatment composition, are described along with methods of reducing the inflammatory and/or skin-irritating effects of a fabric treatment composition by combining a quaternized protein hydrolyzate and a fabric treatment composition.

Abstract: Mixture of dialkyl imidazoline quats with specified substitution content are provided. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the mixture includes at least one dialkyl imidazoline quat having at least one C16-C30 alkyl group; the C16-30 substitution content of the mixture being from about 10% to about 95% with respect to C10+ reference substitution range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a contaminated medical instrument including the step of immersing the instrument in a solution containing an enzyme based cleaning composition including a “hospital grade disinfectant”. Compositions useful for cleaning contaminated medical instruments in accordance with the method include an enzyme, a quat biocide and an “activity protector”, which may be for example, enzyme stabilizers, enzyme stabilizing systems, micelle formation modifiers and inhibitors, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A built laundry detergent composition contains a combination of anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants which includes a highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant which is a C8-C16 alcohol ethoxylated with an average of from 20 to 50 ethylene oxide groups. The cationic surfactant may advantageously be an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. The composition exhibits improved oily soil detergency.

Abstract: Fabric treatment compositions comprising a textile compatible carrier and particles having a layered structure comprising oxygen atoms and silicon and/or phosphorus atoms and comprising organic functional groups which are bonded to silicon and/or phosphorus atoms by direct covalent bonds between the silicon and/or phosphorus atoms and a carbon atom.

Abstract: There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve various properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a nonionic polyhydric alcohol humectant and a water-soluble wetting agent selected from a cationic surfactant, a non-alkoxylated nonionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: It is disclosed a cleaning liquid used in a process for forming a dual damascene structure comprising steps of etching a low dielectric layer (low-k layer) accumulated on a substrate having thereon a metallic layer to form a first etched-space; charging a sacrifice layer in the first etched-space; partially etching the low dielectric layer and the sacrifice layer to form a second etched-space connected to the first etched-space; and removing the sacrifice layer remaining in the first etched-space with the cleaning liquid, wherein the cleaning liquid comprises (a) 1-25 mass % of a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, such as TMAH and choline, (b) 30-70 mass % of a water soluble organic solvent, and (c) 20-60 mass % of water.

Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising at least one polymeric material comprising a cationic polymer moiety and a polydialkylsiloxane moiety, and at least one other component.

Abstract: Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing compositions which are essentially free of chelating agents based on organic acid compound, especially nitrogen containing chelating agents, which composition is particularly directed for the effective removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces. The compositions of the present invention are particularly adapted to be used as a ‘ready-to-use’ type composition, as well as in a non-pressurized container which is supplied with a hand pumpable trigger spray apparatus. The present invention is also directed to the use of such a composition in the cleaning or sanitization of a hard surface, as well as methods for producing such compositions.

Abstract: A method of removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware comprising delivering a plurality of compositions including at least one organic solvent composition into the same or different cycles of an automatic dishwashing machine and washing the soiled cookware/tableware in the resulting solvent-containing wash liquor. The method includes the storage and delivery of organic solvent compositions and dishwashing detergent composition from multi-compartment containers. The method provides excellent removal of stubborn soils which are very difficult to remove in a conventional automatic dishwashing process.

Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising

Abstract: The invention relates to quaternary surfactants of formula (I) wherein R1CO represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated acyl radical, optionally having a hydroxy function, and having between 6 and 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds; R2 represents a CH2COOH radical or an alkyl radical having between 1 and 4 carbon atoms, or a CH2CH2OH or CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH2 group; and X represents a halide, alkylsulfate, alkylcarbonate or alkylphosphate.

Abstract: A method of removing cooked-, baked-, or burnt-on food soil from cookware and tableware comprising washing the cookware/tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine in the presence of an organic solvent system having a volatile organic content of less than about 50% by weight and a wash liquor concentration of from about 100 ppm to about 10000 ppm. The method includes the storage and delivery of organic solvent compositions and dishwashing detergent composition from multi-compartment containers. The method provides excellent removal of stubborn soils which are very difficult to remove in a conventional automatic dishwashing process.

Abstract: Polyelectrolyte complexes of cationic and anionic polymers which consist of (a) cationic condensates of (i) at least one amine and (ii) a crosslinking agent from the group consisting of epihalohydrins, bishalohydrins of diols, bishalohydrins of polyalkylene glycols, bishalohydrins of polytetrahydrofurans, alkylene dihalides, alkylene trihalides, bisepoxides, trisepoxides, tetraepoxides and/or mixtures of said compounds, and/or quaternized cationic condensates of (i) and (ii), and (b) anionic compounds containing at least three anionic groups and have a charge ratio between anionic and cationic polymers of from 0.01 to 20, and a process for the preparation of the polylectrolyte complexes by mixing the cationic condensates (a) with anionic compounds (b).

Abstract: An aqueous rinse cycle fabric softening composition is provided containing an esterquat softening compound which remains physically stable and which is characterized by a stable viscosity over a wide range of ambient temperatures and for extended periods of time which composition comprises:

Abstract: An aqueous rinse cycle fabric softening composition is provided containing an esterquat softening compound which remains physically stable and which is characterized by a stable viscosity below about 500 cps such that it remains easily pourable over a wide range of ambient temperatures and for extended periods of time, which composition comprises:

Abstract: A fabric softener composition in which a blend of high mono alkyl MDEA and TEA ester quats is provided. The fabric softener composition includes a blend of from about 15 to about 65%, by weight of the total blend, of a triethanol amine ester quat and from about 35 to about 85%, by weight of the total blend, of a methyl diethanol amine ester quat having a mono alkyl ester quat level of about 10% or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions providing dye protection benefits to fabric comprising: a) from about 4% to about 70% by weight, of a surfactant; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a dye maintenance polymer or oligomer, said polymer or copolymer comprising one or more linearly polymerizing monomers, cyclically polymerizing monomers, and mixtures thereof; and c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.

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 laundry conditioning agent containing up to 50% by weight of at least one fabric-softening component, at least one easier-iron component, and at least one polyether-modified siloxane as spreading agent.

Abstract: The application relates to a medium viscosity, clear fabric softening composition, comprising

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair conditioning composition that comprises stearalkonium chloride and cetrimonium chloride. The hair conditioner composition of the invention preferably imparts a silky wet feel to hair and inhibits fly-away at 34% relative humidity when applied as a rinse off conditioner. In some embodiments, the hair conditioner of the invention is essentially free of an amidoamine; is characterized by a weight ratio of cetrimonium chloride to stearalkonium chloride of from about 0.65 to about 2; and/or the total combined amount of stearalkonium chloride and cetrimonium chloride is at most about 1% by weight of the composition. The present invention also provides a method of conditioning hair.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (a) at least 5 wt % of a calcium-tolerant non-soap anionic surfactant system which comprises an alpha-olefin sulphonate; (b) at least 0.1 wt % of a cationic surfactant system in a weight ratio of (a):(b) of from 17:3 to 9:10, preferably from 3:1 to 1:1; and (c) the balance, if any, being other detergent ingredients.

Abstract: There are described diquaternary ammonium compounds of the general formula: wherein R1 and R4 are each independently of the other C4-C16alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C10 alkyl, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are each independently of the others C1-C4alkyl, and A is a monovalent anion. The compounds exhibit a pronounced action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and also against yeast, molds and algae. They are accordingly suitable for the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces and for the preservation and disinfection of materials and cosmetic products, and especially also for the preparation of solid or liquid formulations and for the preservation of foodstuffs and drinks. The compounds are furthermore suitable for imparting antimicrobial properties to technical plant and for antimicrobial water treatment.

Abstract: Antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions that effectively clean and reduce microorganisms on a surface without resulting in unacceptable filming and/or streaking residue on the surface, generally comprise (a) cationic antimicrobial active; (b) nitrogen-containing polymer; and (c) surfactant. Preferred antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions for use in no-rinse cleaning methods comprise (a) from about 0.001% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant; (b) cationic antimicrobial active; and (c) nitrogen-containing polymer. Methods of cleaning and reducing microorganisms on hard surfaces comprises contacting the surfaces with such compositions and preferably allowing the compositions to dry on the surface without rinsing the composition from the surface using water or other rinsing solution.

Abstract: A composition, device and associated method of using the composition for use in cleaning the epidermis of a user. The composition comprises water; aloe extract; citric acid; disodium EDTA; PEG-60 lanolin; potassium sorbate; propylene glycol; quaternium-52; SD-alcohol; benzethonium chloride; pumice; methychloridsothiazolinone; methylisothiazalinone; degreaser; triethanolamine; and tocopherylactate. The device comprises a pouch containing a towelette containing the composition of the present invention. The method of using comprises the steps of obtaining, opening, pulling, and wiping.

Abstract: A process of cleaning very sparingly water soluble soaps off workpieces after cold forming them is made considerably more economical by using a cleaning solution that causes the removed soap anions to form a separate floating solid phase that can easily be skimmed from the surface of the cleaning solution. When such a separation is made, much longer intervals between replacement of the cleaning solution are possible while still obtaining satisfactory results. A preferred cleaning solution for such a process comprises hydroxides, neutral salts, polymeric quaternary ammonium cations, and a sequestering agent for the counterions of the soap anions to be cleaned.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for cleaning microelectronic substrates, particularly for post-CMP or via formation cleaning. The cleaning solution comprises a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, an organic amine, a corrosion inhibitor, optionally an organic acid, and water. A preferred cleaning solution comprises tetramethylammonium hydroxide, monoethylanolamine, gallic acid ascorbic acid, and water with the alkalinity of the cleaning solution greater than 0.073 milliequivalents base per gram of solution.

Abstract: A formulation and method of making and using that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological toxants, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents. The aqueous formulation is non-toxic and non-corrosive and can be delivered as a long-lasting foam, spray, or fog. The formulation includes solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the CW or BW toxant susceptible to attack, so that a nucleophillic agent can attack the compound via a hydrolysis or oxidation reaction. The formulation can kill up to 99.99999% of bacterial spores within one hour of exposure.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from a non-porous surface has one or more salts, such as quaternary ammonium salts, sulfates and chlorides, a chelator and a dispersant, dissolved in an aqueous solution of alcohol. The preferred salts are myristyltrimethylammonium bromide and benzethonium chloride, the chelator is tetrasodium salt ethylenediamine of tetraacetic acid, and the dispersant is polyvinyl alcohol. The cleaning composition is incorporated into a product, which has a non-woven polyester carrier impregnated with the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (a) more than 10 wt % of a calcium-tolerant non-soap anionic surfactant system; (b) from 0.1% to 10%, preferably from 0.5% to 10%, more preferably from 1% to 10% by weight of a strong builder system selected from phosphate builders and aluminosilicate builders and mixtures thereof; and (c) the balance, if any, being other detergent ingredients wherein said composition comprises less than 35 wt %, preferably less than 25 wt %, more preferably less than 15 wt % of non-functional non-alkaline water soluble inorganic salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions having enhanced fabric color protection, said compositions comprising a bleach scavenging system comprising: