Inorganic Silicon Containing Component Patents (Class 510/511)
-
Publication number: 20040254090Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning waxy-fatty soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Deborah A. Ihns, Helmut K. Maier, Rhonda K. Schulz
-
Patent number: 6828288Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning composition which has a superior cleaning power, bactericidal power and the like, and which is highly safe. The present invention relates to a cleaning composition which is characterized in that this composition is formed by adding a soap to a mixture containing a silicic acid compound, an aluminum compound and water, or a solution of such a mixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: IQ Center Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazuyuki Takeshima
-
Publication number: 20040186041Abstract: A method is described for producing phyllosilicate-intercalation compounds with an increased expansion rate and/or a modified onset temperature by intercalating intercalate compounds in native, expandable phyllosilicates, especially native vermiculite. The method is wherein at least one representative of the group comprising alcoholates of lithium and potassium and salts of lithium, sodium and potassium with organic acids is intercalated as intercalate compounds in the native phyllosilicate. Furthermore, the phyllosilicate-intercalation compounds obtained thereby and their use as intumescing materials, as intumescing, fire-retarding additive and/or in expanded form, can be used as additive for producing flame-retarding materials, as well as for preparing high temperature-resistant insulating panels and seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Antje Wenzel, Arne Reinheimer
-
Publication number: 20040176268Abstract: The invention relates to a pulverulent laundry and cleaning detergents ingredient, to a process for its preparation and to its use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2001Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: GUNTHER SCHIMMEL, HARALD BAUER, JOSEF HOLZ, VOLKER THEWES, RICHARD MERTENS, PETER HARDT, MATTHIAS BERGHAHN, THOMAS MULLER
-
Patent number: 6784149Abstract: The invention relates to laundry detergents and cleaners comprising microdisperse, hydrophilic silicate-containing particles. The particle diameter of the particles is preferably 1 to 500 nm. The addition of the silicate-containing particles leads to improved soil release with a simultaneous reduction in the tendency for resoiling.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Harald Bauer, Günther Schimmel
-
Patent number: 6777383Abstract: A detergent composition is described which is a solid homogeneous, evenly dispersed composition containing anionic and nonionic surfactants, soil suspending agents, chelating or sequestering agents, and alkaline builders. The detergent compositions will contain either active enzymes, an oxygen releasing bleaching agent or both. The active enzymes can be protease, amylase or lipase enzymes. Said composition can be used for laundry washing or hard surface cleaning. Manufacturing procedures and methods of use are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Sunburst Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: William H. Scepanski
-
Publication number: 20040157758Abstract: A method of protecting and maintaining a surface of a siliceous material includes restoring damaged portions of the surface of the siliceous material, cleaning the surface of the siliceous material, applying a reactive chemical solution to the surface of the siliceous material to cause a linking between carbon atoms in said reactive chemical solution to oxygen atoms in the siliceous material near the surface, thereby forming a continuous carbon chain to produce a hydrophobic surface having reduced surface tension, applying a protective coating to the hydrophobic surface to infill porosity of the hydrophobic surface to preclude contamination and to further decrease surface tension, and periodically cleaning the surface and re-applying said protective coating to maintain the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: CTEK Coatings, LLCInventors: C. Frederick Adickes, Bret W. Aiken, James D. Aiken
-
Publication number: 20040127393Abstract: A process and a composition are disclosed for producing surfaces that are self-cleaning by water, and in particular, there is disclosed an aqueous system for forming transparent self-cleaning surfaces. In the process, an aqueous mixture comprising (i) nanoparticles having a particle size of less than 300 nanometers and (ii) a surface modifier selected from the group consisting of water-soluble hydrophobic surface modifiers and water-dispersable hydrophobic surface modifiers capable of forming a continuous film from an aqueous solution is provided. The aqueous mixture is applied to a surface, and a self-cleaning transparent coating is formed on the surface upon water evaporation. In one embodiment, the aqueous mixture is essentially free of organic solvents other than coalescing solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Richard S. Valpey, Matthew A. Jones
-
Publication number: 20040121938Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Wilfried Blokzijl, Robert John Carswell, Dominique Charmot, Robert Alan Hunter, Mingjun Liu, Paul Mansky, Victor Nava-Salgado, Giovanni Francesco Unali
-
Patent number: 6752998Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an exothermic composition, which includes at least one zeolite; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a composition, which includes a means for making the composition exothermic; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Other embodiments of the present invention provide processes for removing make-up from or cleansing the skin or mucous membrane, and articles which include the composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Delphine Verdrel-Lahaxe, Lien Bui-Bertrand
-
Patent number: 6743766Abstract: The invention relates to a sparingly soluble alkali metal silicate which comprises alkali metal phyllosilicate in finely divided form in a non-phyllosilicatic alkali metal silicate environment of the formula x MI2O.y SiO2, in which MI is an alkali metal and y/x (1.9 to 500): 1; a process for its preparation and its use in detergents and cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2000Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Harald Bauer, Josef Holz, Guenther Schimmel, Alexander Tapper
-
Publication number: 20040092425Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Stefano Scialla
-
Publication number: 20040087471Abstract: Detergent composition at least comprising a soluble alkali metal silicate, wherein the composition further comprises at least 0.01% by weight of calcium silicate, preferably up to 25% by weight and more preferably up to 10% by weight. Further the composition may comprise magnesium silicate or calcium carbonate or a combination thereof. Also methods for the preparation of silicate suspensions and silicate granules containing calcium silicate are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Theo Jan Osinga
-
Patent number: 6723693Abstract: The invention provides a method for improving the dispensing of a detergent composition or component thereof, comprising a surfactant and other detergent components, by providing a detergent composition comprising an intimate mixture of the surfactant component or part thereof and a crystalline layered silicate.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Francisco Ramon Figueroa, Sylvestre Canceil
-
Publication number: 20040053810Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprisingType: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Jo Anne Tully, Shayne J. Landon, Emie Silvestre
-
Patent number: 6699831Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition being excellent in detergency and dispersion stability and a process for producing the same. The invention provides a liquid detergent composition having a degree of separation by volume of 5% or less after storage for 1 month at 25° C., comprising a liquid phase as the phase (a), a polymeric dispersant as the component (b)] and at least one selected from the group consisting of a crystalline silicate compound and an aluminosilicate compound as the component (c), wherein the component (b) has a cation exchange capacity of not less than 120 CaCO3 mg/g when the water content of the composition is 5% by weight or less and then the aluminosilicate compound only is used as the component (c) or when the water content of the composition is larger than 5% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Tomoe Takano, Koji Yui, Takashi Oda, Akira Ishikawa, Osamu Takiguchi
-
Patent number: 6689739Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions which comprise low levels of inorganic sulphate filler salts, but instead high levels of carbonate salts and a system to counter balance the carbonate. This system comprises a floculating agent and a clay. Preferably only very low levels of an inorganic sulphate salt are present. Preferably, also other salts or silicates are present, including phosphates and/or zeolites.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Robin Gibson Hall
-
Publication number: 20040018146Abstract: A fine A-type zeolite particle having an average primary particle size of 0.1 &mgr;m or less and a variation coefficient of 90% or less, wherein a ratio of a peak area above a background level to all peak are in the range of 2&thgr;=20° to 40° in a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum of said fine A-type zeolite particle is 30% or more; a process for preparing the fine A-type zeolite particle, comprising reacting a silica source with an aluminum source in the presence of an organic compound having an oxygen-containing functional group and a molecular weight of 100 or more; and a detergent composition comprising a surfactant and the fine A-type zeolite particle. The fine zeolite particle is suitably used for detergent builders, water treatment agent, fillers for paper, resin fillers, oxygen-nitrogen separating agents, adsorbents, catalyst carriers, soil improvers for gardening, polishing agents, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Hiroji Hosokawa, Kazuo Oki
-
Publication number: 20040005993Abstract: A solid detergent composition comprising a clay system, said clay system comprises a hectorite clay and a dioctahedral smectite clay, wherein the weight ratio of said hectorite clay to said dioctahedral smectite clay is less than 1:1. The two clay types may be present in a solid detergent composition in the form of an agglomerate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Alison Lesley Main, Nathalie Sophie Letzelter, Barry Thomas Ingram
-
Patent number: 6673766Abstract: The invention relates to detergent compositions comprising from 10-60 wt % of a surfactant system and having a maximum Residues Index of 25 and a maximum Secondary Residues Index of 15. The detergents claim provide good performance in the wash based on the quantities of detergent components in the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Zayeed Alam, Sylvestre Canceil, Alan Thomas Brooker, Gerard Marcel Baillely, Kevin Norwood, David Scott Bohlen
-
Publication number: 20030232737Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises at least one non-polar solvent in an amount less than 100 percent based on the total weight of the solution, at least one polar co-solvent in an amount up to 10 percent based on the total weight of the solution, at least one ionic surfactant, and at least one emulsifier in a sufficient amount to form a stable emulsion. The aforementioned composition may be employed to clean both polar and non-polar stains from various articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Steven J. Stoessel, Frank J. Mondello
-
Patent number: 6664220Abstract: A solution capable of removing adherent organic material from the surface of a solid substrate at room temperature. The solution includes a first solvent, preferably water, having dissolved therein: up to 2% alkali metal silicates, a source of alkalinity that is substantially free of alkali metal hydroxide ions, an organic solvent, and an amount of hydrotrope effective to render the organic solvent or solvents soluble in the solution, an amino alcohol may be included, at least one surfactant, and a corrosion inhibitor may be included. The solution should have an alkaline pH less than about 12. The solution is used to remove the adherent organic material by soaking the object having such material thereon in such a solution, preferably at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Kay Chemical, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Riley Mayhall, Eddie D. Sowle, Charles Allen Hodge
-
Patent number: 6660707Abstract: The dimensionally stable alkaline solid block warewashing detergent uses an E-form binder forming a solid comprising a sodium carbonate source of alkalinity, a metal corrosion protecting alkali metal silicate composition, a sequestrant, a surfactant package and other optional material. The solid block is dimensionally stable and highly effective in removing soil from the surfaces of dishware in the institutional and industrial environment. The E-form hydrate comprises an organic phosphonate and a hydrated carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: EcoLab Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Keith E. Olson
-
Publication number: 20030220217Abstract: An aqueous fabric conditioning composition comprises a cationic softening agent and a silicone having a viscosity of from 1 to less than 10,000 cSt wherein the silicone comprises a cyclic polydi-(C1-6)alkyl siloxane. A silicone is used in a fabric conditioning composition comprising a cationic fabric softening agent to reduce the drying time of laundered fabrics and/or to increase the rate of water removed from the fabrics during the spin cycle of an automatic washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Gillian Sheila McHattie, Tom Matthew Salmon, Samantha Small
-
Patent number: 6653264Abstract: The invention relates to a method for surface treatment of board based on biological fibrous material comprising a step of contacting the surface of said board based on biological fibrous material with an aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide. The invention further concerns a composition suitable such treatment.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Carl-Erik Sundman, Pia Hellström, Pär Nilsson
-
Patent number: 6627596Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic particle containing an aqueous cationic surfactant solution adsorbed to a water-insoluble high absorbing material. Preferably, the water-insoluble high absorbing material has an oil absorption (using d-butyl phthalate) of from about 140 mL/100 g to about 400 mL/100 g. A process for making the cationic particle is also described herein. The cationic particle can be incorporated into a particulate detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Manivannan Kandasamy, Kenji Naemura, Daniel James Dufton, Eric San Jose Robles, Aram Armand Dedeyan
-
Patent number: 6620209Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (a) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) a cationic polymer; and (c) a zeolite.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Jutta Stute
-
Patent number: 6616705Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (a) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof; (b) a cationic polymer; and (c) a phosphate.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Jutta Stute
-
Patent number: 6610644Abstract: The invention provides a detergent composition comprising from 0.5 to 60% by weight of an agglomerate comprising from 35 to 68% by weight of the agglomerate of a crystalline layered silicate, from 32 to 55% by weight of the agglomerate of an anionic surfactant and comprising less than 10% by weight of the agglomerate of free moisture.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Keith Fenney, David Urquhart
-
Patent number: 6608022Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a bleach.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Steve Zabarylo, John Fletcher
-
Patent number: 6605583Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Philip Gorlin
-
Publication number: 20030144169Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, and laundry compositions comprising said compounds, which are capable of providing enhanced anti-wrinkle benefits to cellulosic fiber containing fabric, said compounds having the formula: 1Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Scott Dupont, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Jiping Wang
-
Patent number: 6596676Abstract: A colloidal composition for application to the walls of a clean, warm oven and accessories contained therein to prevent the adherence of carbon-based residues thereto. The composition is shaken to disburse the colloidal particles, then applied to the clean, warm (˜140° F.) surface of the oven walls with an applicator such as a brush or sponge and the oven is ready for use. After a coating of carbonized residue has accumulated on the composition-coated surface, both the residue and the composition are easily removed with a mild detergent solution using a sponge or towel. The composition is nontoxic, environmentally safe and its use does not expose the user to harsh chemicals or fumes. In a preferred embodiment, the colloidal composition is provided in a container having a removable lid with a fine-bristled nylon applicator brush affixed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Robert Prochilo
-
Patent number: 6596682Abstract: A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Philip Gorlin, Steve Zabarylo, Harry Aszman, John Fletcher
-
Publication number: 20030119702Abstract: A washing composition is disclosed which includes an &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and a silicate builder to control water hardness while reducing builder deposits on clothing. The composition is free of added inorganic phosphate builders and insoluble zeolite builders, yet provides comparable cleaning performance to detergents containing such builders.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Paul Danton Huish, Laurie Jensen
-
Publication number: 20030119711Abstract: Compositions and methods for removing and/or reducing incidental soils from fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of incidental soils, either with or without a subsequent wash process or other entire fabric care process are provided. The compositions and methods are safe for use on a wide range of fabric articles, even in the home.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: William Michael Scheper, Michael Stanford Showell, Hiroshi Oh, David Lee Daugherty
-
Publication number: 20030087795Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition containing an abrasive agent and a saponifying agent, namely sodium metasilicate, is provided. The composition of the present invention is abrasive enough to adequately break up carbon based stains which are adhered to hard surfaces such as ceramic, glass and the like, but is not as corrosive as prior cleaning compositions for similar applications. The cleaning composition is an improved pour-on, liquid cleaner which may be applied for immediate stain removal when coupled with a rubbing action, or which may be allowed to soak and penetrate stubborn stains over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: William A. Wood, John H. Beasley
-
Patent number: 6551411Abstract: A detergent composition useful for cleaning away a resin remaining in a molding machine after molding, comprising a thermoplastic resin, water and wollastonite.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Asahi Kasei Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Mikihiko Ito, Noriko Yamauchi
-
Publication number: 20030073605Abstract: The invention relates to builder compositions with improved dissolution residue behavior, obtained by bringingType: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: Clariant GmbHInventors: Harald Bauer, Josef Holz, Gunther Schimmel
-
Publication number: 20030073600Abstract: A hard surface antimicrobial cleaner is disclosed. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain wherein the cleaner kills bacteria on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto and wiped from the hard surface. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner may include a solvent, a sequesterant, a surfactant, or a water soluble organosilane. Another version of the cleaner also includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain and inhibits biofilm formation on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being sprayed onto the hard surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Shannon L. Bakich, Roberta A. Wick, Harry E. Bryant
-
Patent number: 6539954Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid to paste machine dishwashing detergent which, in addition to customary machine dishwashing detergent ingredients, comprises a crystalline, layered silicate of the formula aA2O.bBO.cC2O3.dD2O5.eSiO2.fH2O, in which A is an alkali metal and/or hydrogen, B is an alkaline earth metal, C is an element from the third main group of the Periodic Table, and D is an element from the fifth main group of the Periodic Table, and the following also apply: 0≦a≦1; 0≦b≦0.5; 0≦c/e≦0.05; 0≦d/e≦0.25; 1.9≦e≦4; 0≦f≦20. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of this machine dishwashing detergent and to its use.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Günther Schimmel, Lothar Westermann, Harald Bauer
-
Patent number: 6541443Abstract: A multifunctional detergent material, useful in laundry and cleaning product compositions, containing functional ingredients including a condensed phosphate material and a silicate material, and optionally other inorganic materials, such as carbonate and sulfate. The condensed phosphate material forms an amorphous phase containing polyphosphates, while the silicate material is present as crystalline particulate. The composition can be used to provide multiple functions for laundry and cleaning products in a single ingredient, including the functions of a builder, a filler, and an alkaline source.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Jose Andres Rojo
-
Publication number: 20030060386Abstract: This invention is directed to a surfactant comprising a heterocyclic group that results in superior cleaning in a dry cleaning system. The surfactant can have one or more heteroatom and can result in reverse micelle formation in a densified gas like densified carbon dioxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart
-
Publication number: 20030060396Abstract: Compositions for removing incidental soils from fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, provide improved cleaning of incidental soils, either with or without a subsequent wash process. Methods for use of the compositions are also provided. The compositions and methods are safe for use on a wide range of fabric articles, even in the home.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: John Christopher Deak, Robert James Perry
-
Publication number: 20030060395Abstract: A solventless cleaning and treating composition for carpet is described. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stainblocking polymer, a silsesquioxane anti-soiling polymer, a surfactant and optionally a sequesting agent or salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: John C. Chang, Robert F. Deutsch
-
Patent number: 6537962Abstract: The present invention pertains to a composite powder comprising (A) an alkali metal silicate particle having an average particle size of from 1 to 500 &mgr;m; and (B) a water-soluble salt particle having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 50 &mgr;m, of which solubility to water at 20° C. is 1 g/100 g or more, wherein the alkali metal silicate particle has a composition formula in an anhydride form represented by: xM2O.ySiO2.zMeO (I) wherein M stands for Na and/or K; Me stands for Ca and/or Mg; y/x is from 0.5 to 4.0; z/x is from 0 to 1.0; and Mg/Ca in MeO is from 0 to 10, and wherein the composite powder has a (A)/(B) weight ratio of from 1/9 to 99/1; and a detergent composition comprising the composite powder. The composite powder is a composite powder having a remarkably enhanced storage stability of the alkali metal silicate without impairing the ion exchange capacity owned by the alkali metal silicate.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Kazuo Oki, Takashi Miyaji, Kazuhiro Otsuka, Mikio Sakaguchi
-
Patent number: 6531439Abstract: Surfactant combinations containing C12-18 alkyl sulfates wherein less than 10% by weight of the C12-18 alkyl sulfates, based on the C12-18 alkyl sulfates, have carbon chains with fewer than 14 carbon atoms and C9-13 alkyl benzenesulfonates in a weight ratio of 1:10 to 10:1. The combinations are useful in powder and granular as well as liquid washing and cleaning detergents.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Georg Meine, Andreas Syldath, Dieter Nickel, Thomas Mueller-Kirschbaum, Dagmar Zaika, Ansgar Behler, Hans-Christian Raths, Peter Sandkuehler
-
Publication number: 20030036497Abstract: Disintegration adjunct particles for use in detergents and cleaning agents include an alkali layer silicate and a water swellable compound. The adjunct particles provide increased disintegration of solid particles in detergents and cleaning agents by facilitating the penetration of water into the adjunct particles and hence increase the expansion rate of the water swellable compound. The adjunct particles may also include a readily soluble, non-bleaching active detergent substance to thereby increase the disintegration rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Applicant: Clariant International, Ltd.Inventors: Scott D. Manske, Harald Bauer, Josef Holz, Gunther Schimmel
-
Patent number: 6521585Abstract: Detergent formulations incorporating crystalline alkali metal silicate granules provide enhanced performance in removing sebum dirt stains at low dosages of detergent in the wash. The detergent formulations are prepared by combining an alkali metal silicate having a high pH value with a nonionic surfactant and an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant capable of having a lamellar orientation. The formulation is granulated by tumbling in an agitating mixer while increasing the bulk density at elevated temperatures to yield alkali metal silicate granules having a bulk density of from 0.6 to 1.2 g/ml.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Yamashita, Shu Yamaguchi, Teruo Kubota, Katsuhiko Kasai, Shigeru Tamura, Masaki Tsumadori
-
Publication number: 20030019048Abstract: The process of the present invention is directed to a dry cleaning process, comprising the use of volatile cyclic, linear or branched siloxanes in the vapor phase for the cleaning of soiled or stained fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert J. Perry, Patricia A. Hubbard