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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183198 | Rhamnolipid-based formulations The present invention relates to rhamnolipid-based formulations to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and act as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent for living and working environments. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of rhamnolipids to create a bi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7947643 | Laundry composition comprising a substituted polysaccharide Laundry treatment composition comprising a substituted polysaccharide having a degree of substitution, DS, of from 0.01 to 0.99 and a specific degree of blockiness, DB, such that either DS+DB is of at least 1 or DB+2DS−DS2 is of at least 1.20, and a lau... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7888308 | Cationic surfactant systems comprising microfibrous cellulose Cationic surfactant systems, using microfibrous cellulose to suspend particulates therein, are described. Methods of making these systems are also described. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7655612 | Laundry wrinkle control composition A laundry additive for removing or reducing wrinkles in fabrics, which contains a wrinkle removing or reducing component, which includes a saccharide or oligosaccharide, a polyhydroxy carboxylic acid compound, and an optional chelating agent; and one or more optiona... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7655611 | Structural family on non-ionic carbohydrate based surfactants (NICBS) and a novel process for their synthesis A novel composition of matter as well as a straightforward single step process for the preparation or production of said novel composition of matter is disclosed. The composition affords a new type of nonionic carbohydrate based surfactants (NICBS), a type of biodeg... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7638477 | Sustained-release fragrance delivery system The invention provides a method of producing a personal care product comprising combining a fragrance, a propellant and porous carrier particles, to produce a composition substantially free of pre-encapsulated fragrance particles, and containing the composition in a... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7608576 | Wetting composition and its use The present invention relates to an aqueous alkaline composition with good wetting ability, which composition is dilutable with water without exhibiting any phase separation. The composition contains a surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct of an alkyl-branch... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7534760 | Highly alkaline compositions containing a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope The present invention relates to a clear and stable, highly alkaline composition with controlled foaming, containing a high amount of surface active nonionic alkylene oxide adduct and a hexyl glycoside as a hydrotrope. This composition has a very good wetting and cl... | 05/19/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7439214 | Cationic derivatives and applications therefor This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7417020 | Compositions comprising low-DP polymerized surfactants and methods of use thereof Provided are low-irritation personal care compositions comprising a low-DP polymerized surfactants. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414017 | Low residue cleaning solution comprising a C8-C10 alkylpolyglucoside Cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and propylene glycol ethers. The low filming and streaking occurs even in the presence of quaternary ammonium biocides. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7414016 | Acidic cleaning compositions A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a fragrance containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of dye, colorant, and preservativ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407924 | Surfactant-free detergent composition comprising an anti-soil redeposition agent Washing is carried out using a detergent composition having main detergency obtained through an alkaline inorganic salt and further including at least an anti-soil redeposition agent. There is provided a clothes washing method, and a detergent composition for the sa... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7396808 | Natural cleaning compositions A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, ethanol, glycerol, and an essential oil containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of buffer, such as a natural inorgani... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7384904 | Method for producing alkyl oligoglucoside and alkenyl oligoglucoside carboxylic acid salts with reduced organochloride compounds A process for reducing the amount of halocarbons in a mixture containing water and at least one of an alkyl or alkenyl glycoside carboxylic acid. The amount of halocarbon is reduced by heating the mixture at a temperature of 50° C. to 120° C. at a pH of from 10-14... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381227 | Fabric laundering Relatively low levels of polysaccharides in combination with small, deformable, water-insoluble particles of a size in the range 0.05-5 microns are capable of giving benefits in a wash liquor in terms of reduced fabric abrasion. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375071 | Liquid detergent comprising anionic and nonionic surfactant mixtures Liquid compositions containing one or more anionic surfactants in combination with one or more polydiallyl dialkyl ammonium compounds or derivatives or copolymers thereof, these compositions being suitable for the production of liquid laundry detergents, preferably ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375064 | Functionalized polymeric surfactants based upon alkyl polyglycosides The invention relates to a series of multifunctional polyglycosides derivatives that are made by the polymerized by the reaction of polyoxyalkylene containing crosslinking reagent and polyglycosides, together with a functionalizing agent that contains a sulfate, sul... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371715 | Emulsion composition The invention relates to an emulsion composition, wherein an optically isotropic surfactant phase containing a nonionic surfactant (hereinafter the phase being referred to as the surfactant phase) is present as stable droplets in an aqueous solution phase containing... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357987 | Fabric care composition comprising a polysaccharide-grafted polymer particle The present invention is directed to a polysaccharide-grafted polymer particle containing a lubricant wherein the polysaccharide is preferably a β-1,4 linked polysaccharide. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7345015 | Low residue cleaning solution for disinfecting wipes comprising a C8-10 alkyl polyglycoside Cleaning wipes containing antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds and alkylpolyglucosides, especially C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and glycol ethers having a vapor pressure between 0.1 and 2.0 mm Hg... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341981 | Spray composition having a deposition control agent A spray composition includes an aqueous spray medium, an active ingredient, and a deposition control agent, wherein: the composition comprises at least one surfactant, and the deposition control agent is selected f... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341983 | Antimicrobial compositions including carboxylic acids and alkoxylated amines The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions including carboxylic acids, such as fatty acid antimicrobial agents, and alkoxylated amines, and to methods using these compositions. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335630 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions with silicone blends as fabric care agents The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335627 | Polymeric alkylpolyglycoside carboxylates The products of the invention are polymers of carboxylated alkylpolyglycosides. The products are very mild surfactants that are useful in personal care applications. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335628 | Cleaning composition for cleaning a printing press Disclosed is a cleaning composition for removing ink from a variety of surfaces, but more particularly from rubber. The composition has a high evaporation rate, is completely biodegradable, environmentally safe, not harmful to rubber, and has a near neutral pH. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331355 | Floor cleaning and gloss enhancing compositions The present invention relates to compositions for cleaning floors. In particular, it relates to aqueous compositions for one-step cleaning and gloss enhancement of wood surfaces, especially floors. The inventive compositions comprise specific levels of a class of co... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326677 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions comprising a silicone blend of non-functionalized and amino-functionalized silicone polymers The invention is directed to liquid laundry detergent compositions for treating non-keratinous substrates under domestic wash conditions, such composition comprise (A) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfac... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326676 | Liquid laundry detergent compositions with silicone fabric care agents The invention is directed to aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for cleaning and imparting fabric care benefits to fabrics laundered therewith. Such compositions comprise (A) at least one detersive surfactant; (B) droplets of a silicone blend comprising a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320955 | Compositions comprising complexes of cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active The present invention relates to compositions comprising (A) a complex of cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active wherein the complex is prepared by the steps of: (a) combining cyclodextr... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309685 | Textile finishing agents for imparting a sensory effect during use A method for treating fibers, yarns or textiles to improve the sensory effect for a user or weaver of a fabric article. The method treats the fiber, yarns or textiles with an emulsion containing 15-30% by weight of a mixture of waxes having melting points in the ran... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7297672 | Laundry treatment compositions comprising a β1-4 linked substituted polysaccharide A composition comprising a silicone having a viscosity modifying agent dissolved or dispersed therein and a deposition aid, wherein the deposition aid comprises a polymeric material comprising one or more moieties for enhancing affinity for a fabric, especially cott... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7285171 | Anti-filming materials, compositions and methods Anti-filming compositions and methods are provided. More particularly, compositions and methods for inhibiting film formation on surfaces, especially hard surfaces such as dishware, tableware and glassware, and soft surfaces such as fabrics and textiles are provided... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285283 | Paper substrate impregnated with an emulsion having a polyol, poly-12-hydroxystearate emulsifier, an oil component and water A paper substrate impregnated with an emulsion containing: (a) a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate; (b) an oil component selected from the group consisting of a dialkyl ether, a dialkyl carbonate, a glyceride, a hydrocarbon, a silicone oil, and mixtures thereof; (c) up... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279456 | Surfactant mixtures A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 15 to 20% by weight of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) from about 15 to 20% by weight of a betaine; and (c) from about 60 to 70% by weight of an alkyl ether sulfate, all weights being based on the weigh... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273840 | Method for providing dilution thickening using polydextrose based biphasic compositions The invention provides methods for obtaining dilution thickening behavior. Specifically, polydextrose induced biphasic compositions have been unexpectedly found to induce such behavior. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271136 | Aircraft cleaner formula A cleaning composition based on an aqueous or non-petroleum solvent, and useful for cleaning exterior surfaces such as aircraft exterior surfaces and other metal, glass, rubber and polymer surfaces possesses solvent-like properties with respect to greasy soils; inhi... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7262157 | Cationic cassia derivatives and applications therefor This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7262159 | Odor elimination composition for use on soft surfaces A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations... | 08/28/2007 |
