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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7390775 | Thickened bleach compositions comprising an amine oxide and anionic polymer Surfactant-thickened active chlorine-containing bleach compositions including at least one water soluble anionic styrenic polymer are described. The styrenic polymer serves to improve the rheology properties of the thickened bleach composition. The thickened bleach ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375072 | Bleach-containing laundry detergents or cleaning compositions comprising water-soluble builder system and soil release-capable cellulose derivative A builder-containing laundry detergent or cleaning composition is comprised of: (1) alkali metal percarbonate; (2) a water-soluble builder block which comprised of: a) from 5% by weight to 35% by weight of citric acid, an alkali metal citrate, an alkali... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354892 | Low suds laundry detergents with enhanced whiteness retention A unique laundry detergent composition is described that comprises linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, alkyl ether sulfate, alcohol ethoxylate, fatty acid, an alkali metal silicate, polyacrylate, and optionally carbonate, that is low sudsing and that shows improved whit... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354888 | Antibacterial composition and methods thereof comprising a ternary builder mixture Provided is an antibacterial aqueous solution comprising a phosphate, a citrate, and a silicate; a method of controlling bacterial contamination and/or growth in food substance; a method of prohibiting the formation of, and/or facilitating the removing of, silicate ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7316995 | Detergents or cleaning agents comprising a water-soluble building block system and a cellulose derivative with dirt dissolving properties A builder-containing laundry detergent or cleaning composition comprising: (1) a water-soluble builder block which comprised of: a) from 5% by weight to 35% by weight of citric acid, an alkali metal citrate, an alkali metal carbona... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7288513 | Disinfecting and sanitizing article for hands and skin and hard surfaces A disinfecting and sanitizing article is adapted for use on objects to be disinfected and sanitized, including skin and hands and nonporous hard surfaces. The article is formed from a porous substrate formed from an absorbent fibrous matrix. A disinfecting and sanit... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285521 | Detergent composition comprising predominantly soap and palygorskite clay The invention relates to a synergistic detergent composition capable of reducing oiliness or greasiness of the skin and also reduce post wash re-accumulation of sebum on the skin. It is particularly preferred to formulate the composition as a wash off product by inc... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7256169 | Pulverulent laundry and cleaning detergent ingredient consisting of polycarbosylate and silicate The invention relates to a pulverulent laundry and cleaning detergents ingredient, to a process for its preparation and to its use. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7241726 | Complete-cycle methods for protecting glassware from surface corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances Complete-cycle methods are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances using a through-the-wash detergent composition, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, in combination with a rinse aid co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7199094 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a mixture of citric and formic acid Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions of the present invention comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone or citric acid in combination with an acid selecte... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196046 | Hard surface cleaner comprising a suspension of alginate beads The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179773 | Fungicidal composition An improved, long-lasting aqueous-based fungicidal composition is disclosed. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7132390 | Phyllosilicate adsorbate and its use The invention provides an adsorbate which comprises a soluble zinc compound of a polycarboxylic acid adsorbed on crystalline alkali metal phyllosilicate, and the use thereof. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7119055 | Hard surface cleaners comprising a thickening gum mixture The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112559 | Thickened quaternary ammonium compound sanitizer The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quatern... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105477 | Liquid detergent composition comprising a polymer having a carboxyl group and an alkyleneoxy group The liquid detergent composition is provided with a high detergency and ensuring a good dispersion stability of builder particles and comprises a liquid dispersion containing (a) 30 mass % or more of a specific inorganic builder particle and (b) a block or graft pol... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7074750 | Treatment method, which promotes the removal of dirt, for the surfaces of textiles and non-textiles 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 (a) 60 to 99.99% by weight of one or more carboxyl-... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7064098 | Composition for removing scale deposited on titanium materials 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 titan... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7030076 | Fabric care composition comprising a block copolymer having a methoxyethyl acrylate core polymer and an alkyl methacrylate flanking polymer This invention relates to a fabric care composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a textile compatible carrier, a method of treating fabric with such a composition as part of a laundering process and the use of a thermoplastic elastomer or a composition c... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6921745 | Bactericidal composition comprising polylysine and a plant essential oil This invention provides an easily handled bactericide composition necessitating no rinsing step after treatment and exhibiting a safe and excellent bactericidal effect on surfaces which may be brought into direct contact with foods, such as hard surfaces in a house ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6894019 | Base particles and detergent particles Base particles for supporting a surfactant, obtainable by a step of spray-drying a slurry comprising (A) a zeolite having an average aggregate particle diameter of 15 μm or less and a variation coefficient of a distribution of an aggregate particle diameter of 29% ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6780827 | Aqueous compositions of UV-active agents, their production and use Aqueous dispersions (U) containing: (A) a UV-light-absorbing textile treatment agent, (B) a dispersant system and (C) a carboxyl-containing crosslinked copolymer, and optionally (D) at least one formulation additive, are useful for... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6770612 | Structured surfactant systems Structured surfactant systems contain a deflocculant and, in addition, an auxiliary stabiliser to inhibit temperature instability. The auxiliary stabiliser comprises a substantially non cross-linked water soluble copolymer having a hydrophulic back-bone and sufficie... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6762162 | Disinfecting cationic polymer cleaner comprising an acrylate cationic polymer Acidic hard surface cleaners are disclosed having a disinfectant which is a quaternary ammonium biocide and/or a substituted guanidine biocide such as a biguanide biocide. There is also a cationic polymer and a surfactant which does not have an anionic moiety. Water... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6737389 | Method for treating textile A next textile treatment where the present method can be used to remove contaminants from the textile concerns rewashing. As already observed above, after dyeing textile with reactive dyestuffs, a considerable amount of dyestuff, particularly hydrolyzed dyestuff, is... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6680286 | Detergent composition comprising a quaternary ammonium salt of a carboxyl containing polymer Liquid detergent compositions, are disclosed, comprising a surfactant and a builder mainly comprised of a quaternary ammonium salt of a carboxyl-containing polymer, which has good compatibility with surfactants and is capable of providing excellent deterg... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6667287 | Light duty cleaning composition comprising an amine oxide and polyacrylic acid homopolymer The present invention relates to a toilet bowl light duty liquid cleaning composition containing at least one surfactant, a disinfecting agent, a polymeric viscosity modifier and water.... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6613728 | Use of an anti-microbial compound for disinfection A method of providing long-lasting disinfection to a hard surface, said method comprising the step of contacting said hard surface with a liquid disinfecting solution having a pH of from 2 to 6 and having low volatility, said liquid disinfecting solution ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6462013 | Isotropic liquid detergent comprising ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer-C1 to C24 chain transfer agent polymerization product An isotropic liquid detergent composition comprising at least one surfactant and from about 0.1 to about 75 weight percent, based on the total weight of the liquid detergent composition, of a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having pendant acid ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6410493 | Conditioning and detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant, a silicone, and a cationic polymer A cosmetic conditioning and detergent composition for keratinous substances, especially hair, and a process for washing the keratinous substances using the composition, wherein the composition comprises, in an aqueous medium, (A) at least one anionic surf... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6383996 | Antidandruff composition for treating the hair and the scalp, based on an antidandruff agent and an acrylic terpolymer An antidandruff composition for treating the hair and scalp combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific antidandruff agent and at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1 -C6 alk... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383995 | Composition for washing keratin materials, based on a detergent surfactant, a polyorganosiloxane, a cationic polymer and a acrylic terpolymer Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one polyorganosiloxane with a viscosity of less than 0.1 m2.multidot.s.sup.-1 ; iii) at least one cationic... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383994 | Composition for washing keratin materials, based on detergent surfactant, an functionalized silicone and an acrylic terpolymer Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii)at least one functionalized silicone; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer consisting of a monomer (a) chosen from a C... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383993 | Composition for washing keratin materials, based on a detergent surfactant, a cationic galactomannan gum and an acrylic terpolymer Composition for washing keratin materials, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one detergent surfactant; ii) at least one cationic galactomannan gum; and iii) at least one acrylic terpolymer consisting of a monomer (a) chosen from a C | 05/07/2002 |
| 6372701 | Toilet bowl cleaning compositions containing a polymeric viscosity modifier The present invention relates to a toilet bowl cleaning composition containing a nonionic surfactant, perfume, disinfecting agent, polymeric viscosity modifier and water.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6367487 | Anti-etch and cleaning composition for glass bottles A novel anti-etch and cleaning solution is described. The solution comprises a hetero functionalized polymer, caustic and optionally, an anti-etch component and unexpectedly results in glassware that is substantially free of contaminants and etching after... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6310028 | Water-softening and detergent compositions containing partially hydrated Na acetate The speed of disintegration of tablets containing a water-softening agent, especially water-insoluble, water-softening agent intended as detergency builder for fabric washing is enhanced by incorporating partially hydrated sodium acetate alone or jointly ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6310024 | Rust and scale removal composition and process Disclosed in the present application is a composition that is useful for rust and/or corrosion removal that contains a reducing agent, a chelating agent, a surfactant, and a dispersant. Disclosed also are processes for using this composition in aqueous sy... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6281180 | Automatic dishwashing compositions containing water soluble cationic or amphoteric polymers An automatic dishwashing detergent composition is described which contains an effective amount of a defined water soluble cationic or amphoteric polymer and a phosphate or nonphosphate builder. The polymers are soluble or dispersible to at least 0.01% by ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6268325 | Cleaning compositions containing thickeners and abrasive materials A cleaning composition comprises: A) 1% to 10% w/w of a colloid-forming material, B) 0.5% to 10% w/w of a polymeric thickener, C) 1% to 60% w/w of abrasive particles, and D) a bleaching agent. Preferably, the colloid-forming material is a clay and the polymeric thi... | 07/31/2001 |
