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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4181634 | Mild cleansing compositions comprising an alkyleneoxylated bisquaternary ammonium compound and an anionic or amphoteric detergent such as a phosphobetaine Mild cleansing compositions comprising at least one detergent and at least one alkyleneoxylated bisquaternaryammonium compound are described. Suitable bisquaternary ammonium compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic ... | 01/01/1980 |
| 4180468 | Disubstituted aliphatic carboxylamidoamines as well as detergents and toiletry compositions containing same Disubstituted aliphatic carboxylamidoamines of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R stands for an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group with 7-17 carbon atoms and M for a hydrogen atom or an alkali metal atom. Detergents and toiletry compositions incorporat... | 12/25/1979 |
| 4162172 | Method of removing dental cement from surfaces Carboxylate and zinc oxyphosphate types of dental cement are removed from dental products by applying a solution containing an organic acid having a COOH radical to the dental product. A preferred organic acid is citric acid.... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4155870 | Skin cleaning compositions containing water-insoluble glass bubbles Skin cleaning compositions are disclosed comprising a conventional skin cleaning base having incorporated therein 0.3 to 32 percent by weight of water-insoluble glass bubbles. The glass bubbles aid in cleaning and removing stains from the skin without imp... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4148762 | Cosmetic cleaning agents containing betaines and process The present invention relates to cosmetic cleaning agents containing surface-active betaines of the formula. ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atoms and/or hydrogen and the sum o... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4144201 | Liquid detergent compositions having improved drain-dry and mildness properties An improved cleaning composition, comprising an amine oxide, an alkylether sulphate, casein and optionally other nonionic detergent compounds and an organophosphorus compound. The composition, which is free from alkylbenzene sulphonates, alkyl sulphonates... | 03/13/1979 |
| 4133772 | Aqueous detergent compositions containing amphoteric surfactants having anti-microbial and preservative properties Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R is an alkyl group of from 8 to 14 carbon atoms, and where M' M'', M''' amd MIV may be the same or different and represent a monovalent moiety selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, al... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4130497 | Detergent composition A single liquid phase detergent composition, such as a foam bath product, contains a cosmetically acceptable oil as a skin benefit agent and a mixture of anhydrous anionic detergents. In use, when diluted in water, the composition is capable of producing ... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4129456 | Method of removing dental cement Carboxylate cement is removed from dental products by use of a solution containing an organic acid having a COOH radical. A preferred organic acid is citric acid.... | 12/12/1978 |
| 4115313 | Bile acid emulsions The invention is directed to emulsion compositions of, or including, bile acids, their conjugates, lower alcohol esters or salts of said acids or conjugates; water to effect solution of one or more of said defined bile acids; and at least one of: glycerid... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4115548 | Detergent compositions comprising modified proteins Compositions are provided which protect keratinous material such as skin and hair from the deleterious effects of detergents and adverse climatic conditions. Said compositions contain a modified protein and a surface active agent.... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4110263 | Mild cleansing compositions containing alkyleneoxylated bisquaternary ammonium compounds Mild cleansing compositions comprising at least one detergent and at least one alkyleneoxylated bisquaternary ammonium compound are described. Suitable bisquaternary ammonium compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4107328 | Antimicrobial compositions and methods for utilizing the same employing mixtures of amines There are provided antimicrobial compositions of the low toxicity having enhanced activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as fungi or protozoa and consists essentially of: (a) an alkyl-N-betaine in amounts up to 40 parts, by weight, (... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4075350 | Antimicrobial compositions employing certain betaines and certain amine oxides There is provided an antimicrobial composition of low toxicity having enhanced gram positive and gram negative activity and comprises: (a) an acyl-N-betaine (0.1 part - 40.0 parts, by weight), (b) an alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, an alkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylamine ... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4058629 | Polyhydroxyl monosulfoxide shampoo compositions A polyhydroxyl monosulfoxide surfactant, usefully employed, for instance, in a cosmetic composition such as a shampoo, a hair dye formulation or a bath foam composition, has the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of line... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4026825 | Foaming and conditioning detergent composition This invention relates to a foaming and conditioning composition, especially a liquid detergent conditioning composition having a low viscosity and able to provide in the bath tub a desirable quantity of suds and water-insoluble oil material having skin-s... | 05/31/1977 |
| 3962150 | Foam producing cleansing compositions An aqueous skin cleansing composition is described suitable for use as a non-pressurized, aerated, low-density foam cleanser.... | 06/08/1976 |
| 3960745 | Cleansing compositions The disclosure relates to cleansing compositions containing a soluble salt of chlorhexidine, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block co-polymer and an inert diluent or carrier.... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3950261 | Anhydrous liquid iodophor solution A substantially anhydrous liquid iodophor detergent solution is used as a pre-surgical skin cleansing agent. This substantially anhydrous system in which the iodophor is stabilized by the addition of iodides can be incorporated easily into surgical scrub ... | 04/13/1976 |
| 3943234 | Acidic emollient liquid detergent composition Liquid compositions containing an amine oxide, an occlusive emollient, and a pH controlling agent exhibit enhanced adsorption of the emollient material on keratinous substrates such as skin when employed as a detergent composition at an acid pH.... | 03/09/1976 |