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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097578 | Concentrated base for detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene comprising a combination of at least three non-ethoxylated surfactants The invention relates to a concentrated base, particularly for detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene, comprising a combination of at least three surfactants selected from the group consisting of acylmethyltaurates, alkylamidopropylbetaines, a... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8030268 | Cleaning compositions that provide grease removal and fragrance delivery Disclosed is a cleaning composition that contains at least two surfactants selected from a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactants, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate salt, a sulfated alcohol ethoxylate, an amine oxide, and an amphoteric surfactant; and a fragranc... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026203 | Surfactant concentrate The present relates to a surfactant concentrate comprising at least 75% of an essentially completely neutralized anionic sulphated surfactant and 5% to 25% carboxylic acid, of which 4% to 96% of the carboxylic acid is in its free acid form, the process for making it... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8022028 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions and methods of manufacture and use thereof comprising organic acids The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning composi... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017570 | Composition containing α-sulfofatty acid ester and hydrotrope and methods of making and using the same Compositions containing a α-sulfofatty acid ester and a hydrotrope. The α-sulfofatty acid ester and the hydrotrope reduce the pH drift in the composition and solubilize the α-sulfofatty acid ester in solution. Methods are also disclosed for making such compositio... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7923426 | Detergent composition A detergent composition comprising: a non-sulphated anionic surfactant, alkyl sulphate surfactant(s) of formula R2—O—SO3−M+, with R2 being a linear or br... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7910538 | Detergent composition A detergent composition comprising at most 15% by weight of phosphate builder(s) and aluminosilicate builder(s), and comprising at least one short chain anionic surfactant selected from alkyl sulfate surfactant(s) and alkyl sulfonate surfactants. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7871973 | Highly branched primary alcohol compositions, and biodegradable detergents made therefrom There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7820612 | Laundry detergent containing methyl ester sulfonate Laundry detergent compositions containing from about 6% to about 35% of a surfactant component; wherein the surfactant component comprises: from about 0.5 to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of an MES blend having an average level of disalt of from about 8% ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7781390 | Highly branched primary alcohol compositions, and biodegradable detergents made therefrom There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7737104 | Enhanced oil delivery from structured surfactant formulations Spherulite-containing compositions are described, including compositions comprising a surfactant component, a salt, and an oil phase, wherein the surfactant component comprises (a) about 6 to about 8.25 weight % sodium trideceth sulfate; (b) about 1.8 to about 3.0 w... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7718595 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions and methods of manufacture and use thereof comprising organic acids The invention encompasses liquid cleaning compositions, for example, dish washing liquids, and methods of their manufacture and use, which possess enhanced cleaning ability. The cleaning compositions of the invention include acidic light duty liquid cleaning composi... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7674759 | Stable liquid cleansing compositions containing high level of fatty acid isethionate surfactant products having more than 10 wt. % of fatty acid/fatty soap content The invention provides liquid cleanser compositions which contains fatty acyl isethionate surfactant products having at least 10 wt % free fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt used as the primary surfactant at a level at least 60 wt % of total fatty acyl isethionate an... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7642227 | Cleansing and disinfecting compositions Cleansing compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting surfaces such as hard surfaces are provided. ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7632798 | Composition containing α-sulfofatty acid ester and hydrotrope and methods of making and using the same Compositions containing a α-sulfofatty acid ester and a hydrotrope. The α-sulfofatty acid ester and the hydrotrope reduce the pH drift in the composition and solubilize the α-sulfofatty acid ester in solution. Methods are also disclosed for making such compositio... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7582598 | Oligomeric alkyl glyceryl sulfonate and/or sulfate surfactant mixture and a detergent composition comprising the same An alkyl glyceryl sulfonate and/or sulfate surfactant mixture of oligomers and a detergent composition using the same to provide improved starch soil cleaning. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7442674 | Beauty wash product compositions delivering enhanced visual benefits to the skin with specific optical attributes The present invention relates to compositions delivering enhanced visual benefits to the skin with specific optical attributes. These are delivered using specific deposition systems (where oil/emollient comprises part of deposition system) and/or by ensuring dispers... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7427588 | Ether sulfonate surfactants and process for making same Novel compositions of matter and the process of preparing these surfactants having the structure: R1[—(O—(R2O)m—(R3O)n—(R4)]y where: ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7399367 | Rust-preventive water-oil separating cleaner composition and a cleaning method using the same A rust-preventive water-oil separating cleaner composition contacts a part to be cleaned to which an oil attaches. The composition separates the oil from the part, while providing the part with a rust-preventive property, thus forming an oil layer containing the oil... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7387992 | Laundry detergent with polyamine mono-anionic surfactant A laundry detergent composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a polyamine mono-anionic surfactant; and a solubiliser; in a defined weight ratio. Also, a process of making the polyamine mono-anionic surfactant and the laund... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7368417 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a lauryl hydroxysultaine A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid pr... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7326671 | Ordered liquid crystalline cleansing composition with particulate optical modifiers An ordered liquid crystalline phase cleansing composition is disclosed that contains a solid particulate optical modifier that modifies the appearance of the skin after rinsing the skin. A method of depositing the solid particulate optical modifier to the skin or ha... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7304022 | Cleaning compositions comprising an organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287594 | Foamed treatment fluids and associated methods Methods of treating subterranean formations using foamed treatment fluids comprising water, a gas, and a foaming and foam stabilizing surfactant mixture comprising a plurality of alkali salts of alkyl ether sulfates wherein the alkyl group in each of the alkyl ether... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282475 | Compositions and methods employing zwitterionic detergent combinations The present invention provides lysis reagents, containers, methods and kits relating to the extraction or the extraction and isolation of a cellular component from a host cell. More specifically, the invention provides combinations of zwitterionic compounds that may... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273103 | Cement compositions comprising environmentally compatible defoaming agents and methods of use Provided herein are defoaming agents that comprise lecithin and a solvent. Optionally, they may comprise hydrophobic particles. One embodiment provides a method comprising: providing a well fluid that comprises foam; providing a defoaming agent that comprises lecith... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268100 | Shale inhibition additive for oil/gas down hole fluids and methods for making and using same An under-balanced drilling fluid additive is disclosed which reduces reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations, where the additive includes an effective amount of a choline salt. A method for under-balanced drilling is also disclo... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249492 | Method and device for evaluating and/or adjusting the cleaning performance of a cleaning liquid A method and device are provided for measuring and/or adjusting the cleaning performance of a cleaning liquid. One method of the invention includes determining a control value (i.e., the number of drops of the cleaning liquid to provide a selected volume) indicative... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7226897 | Water soluble barrier film conformal coating composition A composition having a first nonionic nonylphenol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic nonylphenol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and optionally, a bio-film permeation ag... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223722 | Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another e... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216710 | Thiol/aldehyde corrosion inhibitors Methods of inhibiting corrosion comprising providing a corrosive environment; adding a corrosion inhibitor comprising a reaction product of a thiol compound and an aldehyde compound. Methods of acidizing a near well bore region of a subterranean formation comprising... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7199093 | Liquid composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198680 | Process for cleaning surfaces of medical equipment A method for cleaning contaminated surfaces of surgical waste management equipment. The method includes rinsing surfaces of the equipment with water to remove water soluble contaminants and waste material. A rinse solution is applied to the surfaces of the equipment... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7183250 | Surfactant composition containing hydrophobically modified polymer The present invention is related to a concentrated surfactant composition containing a hydrophobically modified polymer and/or a hydrotrope. The addition of the polymer or hydrotrope to the concentrated surfactant changes the physical properties of the concentrated ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7148187 | Low residue cleaning composition comprising lactic acid, nonionic surfactant and solvent mixture A cleaning composition with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a nonionic surfactant gives good antimicrobial performance and good filming and streaking performance. The composition can contain a solvent with low water solubility, a volatile solvent that is miscible in ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135449 | Composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles and method The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7134497 | Foamed treatment fluids and associated methods Foamed treatment fluids comprising water, a gas, and a foaming and foam stabilizing surfactant mixture comprising an alkali salt of an alkyl ether sulfate, wherein the alkali salt of the alkyl ether sulfate comprises an alkali salt of a C6-10 alkyl ether ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101834 | Process of treating a carpet with a composition comprising an absorbent gelling material The present invention relates to a process of treating a fabric with a composition comprising a pre-swollen absorbent gelling material. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7091166 | Acidic, phosphate-free plastic cleaner composition with reduced mild steel equipment etch for cleaning plastic parts An aqueous liquid composition comprising water; at least one acid selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids, and inorganic acids other than phosphoric acid wherein the at least one acid is present in an amount from about 1.0 to ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087567 | Antibacterial light duty liquid cleaning composition A light duty, liquid cleaning composition comprising: at least two different surfactants, lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate, a zinc inorganic salt, and water. ... | 08/08/2006 |
