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| 7332463 | Colloidal cleaning system comprising a saponified fatty acid and an anionic/nonionic surfactant mixture Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments also o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7119051 | Process for making bar composition having little or no efflorescence The invention relates to novel method of incorporating free fatty acid into soap-based bars to minimize or eliminate efflorescence and to compositions made by the process. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7018971 | Process for the production of detergent granules A process for the preparation of detergent granules, the process comprising: (i) a first step of admixing in a mechanical granulator, an aluminosilicate and a first liquid binder comprising at least one surfactant, to produce a pow... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6949493 | Soap bars comprising synergestically high levels of both free fatty acid and filler The present invention comprises novel bar compositions comprising relatively high levels of soap and of filler while maintaining good user properties. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6815403 | Toilet drain cleaning composition A new and improved toilet drain composition and method of using is disclosed for use in disinfecting and decalcifying. The toilet drain composition comprises a phosphoric acid derivative admixed with paradichlorobenzene and a diluent. The phosphoric acid derivative ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6800601 | Bar made by delivering composition under pressure of injector head at entry to substantially closed mold A detergent bar is made by (1) applying pressure to a detergent composition to deliver it to a substantially closed mold at a temperature less than 70° C.; (2) ensuring the pressure on the composition at point of entry is greater than 29.4 psi under the action of a... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6770611 | α-sulfofatty acid ester laundry detergent composition with reduced builder deposits A washing composition is disclosed which includes an α-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, ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6723693 | Method for dispensing a detergent comprising an amionic/silicate agglomerate 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 p... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6673766 | Solid detergent compositions containing mixtures of surfactant/builder particles 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 th... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6660708 | Process for preparing fluid detergent compositions A process for the preparation of fluid detergent product comprising an anionic surfactant in which the acid precursor of the anionic surfactant is fed through at least two mixing devices, sufficient neutralising agent to neutralise 25-75 wt % of the acid ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6630439 | Solid detergent compositions comprising sesquicarbonate Solid detergent compositions comprising from 8-60 wt. % of a surfactant system and having a Grand Compatibility Index of at least 0.5, preferably at least 0.6, are claimed. The use of these detergent compositions in a washing process for soiled laundry is... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6610644 | Detergent compositions comprising aggolomerates of layered silicate and anionic surfactant 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 surfa... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6518234 | Production of anionic surfactant granules by in situ neutralisation A process for the production of detergent particles, comprises feeding an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant and a neutralising agent into a horizontal thin-film evaporator/drier comprising a mixing region, a drying region and a cooling region. The r... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6518233 | Production of anionic surfactant granules by in situ neutralization In process for producing detergent particles, an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant and a neutralizing agent are fed into a horizontal thin-film evaporator/drier where they are neutralized, granulated and dried. The neutralizing agent is present in a... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514930 | Production of anionic surfactant granules by in situ neutralisation A process for the production of detergent particles comprises feeding an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant, a neutralizing agent and aluminosilicate detergency builder into a horizontal thin-film evaporator/drier. The evaporator/drier comprises a mi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6509310 | Compositions containing -sulfofatty acid esters and method of making the same Compositions and methods for a composition comprising at least one -sulfofatty acid ester in a first portion and at least one basic material in a second, different portion. After preparing the first and second portions separately, the first and sec... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6440908 | High moisture retaining bars compositions comprising borax as water structurant The subject invention involves high moisture containing bar compositions comprising required amounts of a borate compound. The borate compound structures water in the bar thereby enabling the retention of high amounts of moisture without compromising bar ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6432906 | Solid acid cleaning block and method of manufacturing A stable, substantially homogeneous, solid block cleaning composition can be made for general purpose cleaning and for cleaning hard surfaces such as floors of varying surface composition. Unique solid block materials contain substantially useful concentr... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6407050 | -sulfofatty acid methyl ester laundry detergent composition with reduced builder deposits A washing composition is disclosed which includes an -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 ze... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6395702 | Solid detergents with active enzymes and bleach 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 c... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6395703 | Solid detergents with active enzymes and bleach 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 c... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6355606 | Process for making a low density detergent composition by controlled agglomeration in a fluid bed dryer A process for producing a low density detergent composition is provided. The process involves: (a) agglomerating a detergent surfactant paste or precursor thereof and dry starting detergent material in a first high speed mixer to obtain detergent agglomer... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6352964 | Cleansing bar with high levels of liquid and particulate silica Cleansing bars are formed from compositions containing a liquid phase, particulate silica and a cleansing agent. The particulate silica is present in an amount to provide sufficient hardness to the composition to facilitate processing into a bar while mai... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6331516 | Grease cutting light duty liquid detergent containing lauryol ethylene diamine triacetate A light duty, liquid comprising: a surfactant, lauryol ethylenediaminetriacetate, and water.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6288020 | Compositions containing -sulfofatty acid esters and methods of making and using the same The invention includes compositions containing one or more -sulfofatty acid esters, and methods for making and using the same. At least one -sulfofatty acid ester is included in an inner portion. The invented composition can further include ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6207636 | Process for preparing a low TFM detergent bar composition A low total fatty matter content detergent bar composition comprising a surfactant 25-70% total fatty matter, 9-16% by weight colloidal aluminium hydroxide and 12-52% water. The invention also comprises a process for preparing a detergent bar comprising a... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6090763 | Hydrogel soap What is disclosed herein are new and novel hydrogel soaps and a process for obtaining them which comprises providing surface active agents in a pre-hydrogel mixture, and then forming the hydrogel. The process affords solid soaps which do not change signif... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6054425 | Cleansing bar with high levels of emollients and particulate silica Cleansing bars are formed from compositions containing an oil phase, particulate silica and a cleansing agent. The particulate silica is present in an amount to provide sufficient hardness to the composition to facilitate processing into a bar while maint... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5998341 | Bar composition comprising water-soluble anionic polymer and/or copolymer A composition for personal or fabric washing comprises: (i) 25 to 70% by weight of surfactant active; (ii) 0.05 to 5% by weight of water soluble anionic polymer and/or copolymer having a molecular weight of from 500 to 30,000; (iii) 15 to 50% by weight of water; an... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5985808 | Synthetic bar composition comprising alkoxylated surfactants The present invention is directed to specific synthetic bar compositions wherein relatively small amounts of specified alkoxylated nonionic surfactant has been found to enhance mildness of bar compositions without sacrificing processability and desired us... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5981451 | Non-molten-mix process for making bar comprising acyl isethionate based solids, soap and optional filler Novel compositions are prepared in a non-molten process. In particular, compositions comprise optional fillers with both soap and high levels of synthetic surfactants. When high levels of soap and surfactant are normally used in such process, there is a s... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5968892 | Non-brittle laundry bars comprising coconut alkyl sulfate and polyethylene glycol Disclosed are compositions of laundry detergent bars that do not develop undesirable brittleness during storage. The disclosed compositions comprise alkyl sulfate surfactant, preferably coconut alkyl sulfate, and polyethylene glycol. The polyethylene glyc... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5965501 | Personal washing bar compositions comprising emollient rich phase/stripe The present invention relates to bar compositions in which an emollient composition comprising thickened entrapped emollient is added to a base bar composition at or during time of extrusion to form macroscopic, concentrated domains of emollient droplets.... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5955409 | Bar compositions comprising adjuvant powders for delivering benefit agent Adjuvant powder compositions contain a benefit agent or benefit agents and enhance the delivery of these benefit agent or agents when used as a separate adjuvant during preparation of bar compositions. Carriers used in the formation of the adjuvants must ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5952289 | Soap-based laundry bars with improved firmness The subject invention involves laundry bar compositions comprising: (a) from about 20% to about 70% surfactant, the surfactant consisting essentially of from about 50% to 100% soap and from 0% to about 50% alkylbenzene sulfonate; (b) from about 12% to about 24... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5945389 | Personal cleansing soap-synthetic bar compositions with low levels of nonionic, polyethylene/polypropylene glycol polymers for improved mildness The present invention relates to personal cleansing bar compositions comprising: A. from about 1 parts to about 70 parts by bar weight of a mild synthetic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium topped cocoyl ise... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5922660 | Composition In accordance with the invention there is a composition comprising a. an antibacterial agent, and b. a solubilizing effective amount for the purposes of solubilizing b of a compound or the formula. ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of four to twenty carbon atom... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5888953 | Use of microwave energy to form soap bars A process for making a soften or fluid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) providing a solid personal cleansing stock consisting essentially of an acyl isethionate; (b) heating the solid personal cleansing stock using microwave energy to form a... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5869441 | Bar compositions comprising novel chelating surfactants The invention relates to bar compositions comprising an alkali metal salt of hydrophobically modified ethylenediaminetriacetic acid.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5858939 | Method for preparing bars comprising use of separate bar adjuvant compositions comprising benefit agent and deposition polymer A method of enhancing deposition of benefit agent from bars which method comprises separately preparing an adjuvant composition comprising benefit agent and deposition polymer (e.g., cationic polymer); and base bar composition comprising a surfactant syst... | 01/12/1999 |
