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| 7807614 | Quaternary surfactant concentrates Quaternary surfactants of the formula (I), wherein R1CO is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, optionally hydroxy-functionalized acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds,... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7655613 | Solubilizing systems for flavors and fragrances The present invention provides compositions and clear oil-in-water microemulsion containing up to 80% w/w of an oil, a surfactant system, a w/w oil/surfactant system ratio between 1 and 3, and a solubilizing-aid ingredient which is not a surfactant neither a VOC com... | 02/02/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7405188 | Polymeric gel system and compositions for treating keratin substrates containing same A cosmetically acceptable medium containing a component and an aqueous gel that includes water and: (a) a cationic polymer; (b) an anionic surfactant having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, where the amount of the anioni... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7387964 | Copper polishing cleaning solution A cleaning solution for removing copper complex residues from the surface of polishing pads and wafer substrates includes an amine pH-adjusting agent, which can be a unidentate or bidentate amine compound or a quartnary ammonium hydroxide compound or an amine includ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375063 | Structured body wash Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an aqueous acrylate copolymer emulsion; an anionic surfactant; and an amphoteric surfactant. Amphoteric surfactants useful herein include be... | 05/20/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7297667 | Liquid cleansing compositions Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, an alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyol, and a surfactant. Preferred alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyols among those ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7297675 | Process for the preparation of highly concentrated flowable aqueous solutions of betaines The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ω-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by... | 11/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7259131 | Mild, moisturizing cleansing compositions Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of a sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. A route to solve the intrinsic instability of suc... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256164 | High concentration surfactant compositions and methods A high concentration, aqueous liquid surfactant composition is disclosed, comprising at least one amphoteric or anionic surfactant and a liquid-stabilizing amount of at least one liquid-stabilizing agent. The liquid-stabilizing agent is a succinic acid derivative, g... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244698 | Viscoelastic surfactant composition having improved rheological properties and method of using for treating subterranean formations A viscoelastic surfactant composition having improved rheological performance comprising one or more quaternized amidoamine surfactants, one or more tertiary amine amides, one or more polymeric acids and one or more electrolytes, viscosified aqueous fluids comprisin... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7223720 | Cleaning and conditioning compositions comprising silicones and waxes Compositions, which can be used in cosmetic applications, comprising: (a) at least one wax selected from the group consisting of dialkyl(ene) alkoxy ethers corresponding to formula (I): R1—(OCnH2n)x—O—(C | 05/29/2007 |
| 7199092 | Multi-phase liquid hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting compositions Liquid cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which is separated into two phases at rest are combined and dispersed within each other upon shaking. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186675 | Quick drying washing and cleaning agent, comprising an anionic/cationic/amphoteric surfactant mixture Surfactant combinations containing: (a) one or more alkyl ether sulfates; (b) at least one quaternary ammonium compound corresponding to formula I: in which EO is ethylene ox... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7166563 | Biocidal cleaning composition comprising an onionic/nonionic/amphoteric surfactant mixture The present invention relates to a biocidal cleaning composition comprising a biocide, a surfactant of formula R—O—(G)n, and an amphoteric surfactant; wherein R is an alkyl group; G is a saccharide residue; and n is a number from 0–4 to 10. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160925 | Decomposing surfactant Use of a compound having a hydrophobic moiety attached to a hydrophilic moiety, wherein the hydrophilic moiety comprises a β-keto acid group and the hydrophobic moiety is attached via a bond from a carbon or an oxygen of the hydrophobic moiety to a carbon of the β... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7138365 | Thickener comprising hydroxyalkylated polyhydric alcohol ether compound and high-viscosity liquid detergent composition containing the same HYDROXYALKYL polyhydric alcohol ether compounds of the general formulae (I) and (II) have excellent thickening effect and stability at low temperature, are useful as a thickening agent usable for the preparation of liquid detergents, can be produced by a condensatio... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7122509 | High temperature foamer formulations for downhole injection Disclosed is a process for preparing a foamer composition having an anionic surfactant and a neutralizing amine. The process includes the steps of estimating an extent to which the anionic surfactant will decompose into acidic components under an elevated temperatur... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7094742 | Hard surface cleaning compositions containing a sultaine and a mixture of organic acids 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... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7081441 | Composition for cleaning and/or treating surfaces A composition for treating and/or cleaning surfaces comprises a nanoparticle component selected from the group consisting of metal oxyhydroxides, modified metal oxyhydroxides and mixtures thereof; a buffer/modifier component; optionally, an adjunct ingredient; and t... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7041627 | Mild, moisturizing sulfosuccinate cleansing compositions Compositions used for cleansing hair and skin based on the combination of an ethoxy sulfosuccinate surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant are described that are very mild but do not compromise in-use properties and economy. It has been found desirable to utilize a ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033983 | Detergent compositions Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera. The aloe vera is preferably present in the form of colored, preferably, green, speckles having a 1% solution pH not exceeding 9. The deterg... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033984 | Detergent compositions A particulate detergent composition, which comprises a minor amount of a herbal extract beneficial to human skin, the herbal extract being present in the form of granules comprising an aqueous solution of the herbal extract absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto a granu... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7030077 | Detergent compositions Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera or other herbal extract beneficial to the skin. The herbal extract is preferably present in the form of coloured, preferably, green, speckle... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7012049 | Multiphase aqueous cleansing composition The present invention relates to a multiphase aqueous cleansing composition for cleansing human skin and hair, which when agitated forms a single application phase, and when left standing, the composition rapidly returns to an appearance having at least two visibly ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6995123 | Use of multifunctional surface active agents to clean contact lenses Cleaning compositions for contact lenses are described. The compositions contain multifunctional anionic surfactants that include at least two hydrophilic dissociating head groups. The multifunctional surfactants described (e.g., LED3A) possess both surface a... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6984451 | Use of acylated polyamines for the modification of surfaces The present invention relates to a particulate, linear, sheet-like or three-dimensional structure comprising, at least on its surface, a hydrophilicizing amount of at least one acylated polyamine, where at least some of the polyamine nitrogen atoms bear acyl radical... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6924259 | Amine copolymers for textile and fabric protection The present invention relates to a detergent composition having from 3 to 75 percent by weight of at least one surfactant; and from 0.01 to 5 percent by weight percent of a copolymer composed of from 25 to 75 mole percent of at least one amine-functional monomer, an... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6855679 | Detergent composition and method of using same A detergent blend is prepared by admixing together a fluorinated surfactant and an amphoteric-based sultaine surfactant hydrotrope. This blend can then be formulated into a detergent concentrate which includes a caustic compound, a chelant, a descaler, and other adj... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6846785 | Liquid soap with vitamin beads and method for making same A liquid soap having vitamin-containing microcapsules including a base having an anionic surfactant and a chelating agent, a cross-linked acrylic polymer suspending agent, and multiple vitamin-containing microcapsules uniformly suspended in the liquid soap. The liqu... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6831108 | Viscoelastic surfactant fluids and related methods of use Viscoelastic surfactant based aqueous fluid systems useful as thickening agents in various applications, e.g. to suspend particles produced during the excavation of geologic formations. The surfactants are zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants such as dihydroxyl alkyl... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6812192 | Foaming cosmetic compositions, uses for cleansing or make-up removal A foaming composition for topical application, comprising at least one surfactant system comprising at least one fatty acid chosen from partially and completely neutralized fatty acids, at least one non-betaine amphoteric co-surfactant and at least one anionic co-su... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6753303 | Whipped cocoa bath A scented spa bath additive that when added to a spa produces the visual and sensual effects of sitting in a large cocoa bath. The additive is added to the hot water of a spa to produce a chocolate scent and a foaming sensation to provide the user with the sensation... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6743760 | Transparent conditioning shampoo A conditioning shampoo comprising: (a) 8-18 weight % of an anionic surfactant; (b) 0.5-0.8 weight % of a conditioning system comprising: (i) 0.1-0.75 weight % of silicone Quaternium-8; (ii) 0.1-0.5 weight % of a low molecular weight guar ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6733538 | Laundry detergent compositions with certain cationically charged dye maintenance polymers The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions providing dye protection benefits to fabric comprising: a) from about 4% to about 70% by weight, of a surfactant; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a dye maintenance polymer or oligomer, said polymer or... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6734154 | Cleaning process and composition using fluorocompounds A process for removing contaminants from the surface of a substrate comprises contacting the substrate with a cleaning composition comprising at least one mono-, di-, or trialkoxy-substituted perfluoroalkane, perfluorocycloalkane, perfluorocycloalkyl-containing perf... | 05/11/2004 |
