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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7405190 | Mixtures of fatty alcohol(s) and alk(en)yl polyglycoside ether carboxylate(s), methods for their production and uses thereof Mixtures comprising at least one alk(en)yl polyglycoside ether carboxylate, and one or more fatty alcohols are described along with methods for preparing the same, wherein a starting mixture comprising (i) at least one alk(en)yl polyglycoside, and (ii) one or more f... | 07/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7144847 | Detergent A detergent for removing deposits on a mold for use in molding a thermoplastic resin, comprising limonene and ethanol is disclosed. Provided, is a detergent for removing mold deposits, said detergent being capable of easily removing deposits (the so-called mold depo... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7119135 | Seed oil based coatings and their applications A coating containing seed oil comprising the following: a seed oil used as a film forming component for the coating with at least one film forming component for the coating; at least one component to provide opacity and solar reflectivity to the coating; at least on... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7109154 | Combination toilet bar composition A combination toilet bar composition is described that contains soap, both amphoteric, and synthetic anionic surfactants in a specified ratio and a blend of hydrophobic emollients including a hydrocarbon with a titer of less than about 50 C. The toilet bar provides ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7064099 | Process for the production of particulate detergents A process for the production of particulate detergents or premixes suitable for their production by application of a flowable acidic component to a particle consisting at least partly of an alkaline detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of alkali m... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7053029 | Use indicating soap There is provided a soap that contains an indicator that produces an observable change after a period of time to show that sufficient cleaning has been done or to indicate the thoroughness of the cleaning. The soap is preferably made from two components that produce... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037348 | Alternative fuel composition This alternative fuel is composed of agricultural products. A blend of esters of soybean oil and terpine hydrocarbons can be used for outdoor activities. The blend is useful for charcoal fluid, campfire fuel or decorative lamp fuel. The esters are a low volatile mat... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7001878 | Liquid unit dose detergent composition The present invention relates to a liquid unit dose comprising a water-soluble packet and a liquid encased within the packet, the liquid being a detergent composition comprising: from 5% to 80% by weight of surfactant; ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6987085 | Skin cleansing compositions The present invention relates to a skin cleansing composition containing from 20 to 50% by weight of fatty acids and salts thereof, wherein the content of fatty acids having 20 to 24 carbon atoms is from 10 to 30% by weight of the total fatty acid components, and a ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6972278 | Laundry detergent gel with suspended particles A shear-thinning lamellar gel detergent composition containing suspended particles, employing a non-neutralized fatty acid as a structuring agent, in a specific amount, depending on the total surfactant level. The weight % ratio of non-neutralized fatty acid to the ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6936578 | Nonaqueous liquid detergent compositions A liquid detergent composition comprising: a) a surfactant, and b) a fatty acid salt containing a fatty acid chain having at least one carbon—carbon double bond, wherein said composition, when di... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6852349 | Storage stable pan release coating and cleaner The pan release coating is provided which includes water, mono and diclycerides, polysorbate, and an antimicrobial effective amount of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium benzoate. Desirably, the composition of the present invention is composed of water in an amount... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6849587 | Liquid or gel laundry detergent which snaps back at the end of dispensing Liquid and/or gel laundry detergent compositions which snap back at the end of dispensing, thus eliminating or minimizing the dripping from the container. Employing a non-neutralized fatty acid to the total surfactant weight % ratio within a specific range, defined ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6815409 | Gel laundry detergent and/or pretreater which piles up after dispensing Gel detergent compositions which pile-up on a surface, upon dispensing, to minimize the spreading of the gel to a substantially larger area. The gels that can pile up are less messy to use and provide better stain removal, since more detergent is concentrated on the... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6794348 | Gel laundry detergent and/or pre-treater composition A sher-thinnig lamellar gel detergent composition, employing non-neutralized fatty acid in a specific amount, depending on the total surfactant level. The weight % ratio of non-neutralized fatty acid to the total surfactant within a specific range, defined by the Ge... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6794347 | Process of making gel detergent compositions According to the inventive method of making gels, the main mixture comprising most of the ingredients with the exception of a non-neutralized fatty acid or sulphonic acid, and/or other anionic surfactant acids is mixed, using at least one in-line static mixer, with ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6784148 | Sprayable hard surface cleaner and method of use The present invention is a non-corrosive, low-fuming oven cleaning composition that can be used easily on vertical oven surfaces. The present invention is a cleaning composition containing a tripolyphosphate and a thickening agent to promote in adherence to vertical... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6683037 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, triethanol amine, water, a perfume and a fatty acid.... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6653268 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, a perfume, glycerine or of ethylene glycol and a fatty acid.... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6649579 | Soy based hand cleaner and method of use A composition for cleaning hands is composed of methyl soyate, a surfactant, an emulsifier, an emollient, a wetting agent, a pH-modifying agent, water and optionally other ingredients. The composition lacks d-limonene. Hands are cleaned by applying the co... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6624135 | Cleaning sheet A cleaning sheet having high cleaning ability and with which finished quality of a surface after cleaning is excellent. A cleaning sheet comprising a sheet base material impregnated with an aqueous cleaning composition that has a pH value of 8 to 11, the ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6617301 | Mixtures of surfactants used as wetting agents and/or emulsifiers in agrochemical preparations The present invention relates to surfactant mixtures with improved wetting and/or emulsifying properties for use in agrochemical preparations, comprising: A) at least an alkylpolyglucoside, B) at least an anionic derivative of an alkylpolyglucoside, and C... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6613376 | Storage stable pan release coating and cleaner The pan release coating is provided which includes water, mono and diclycerides, polysorbate, and an antimicrobial effective amount of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium benzoate. Desirably, the composition of the present invention is composed of water i... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6589922 | Skin cleanser comprising a steareth, poloxamer, and a glyceryl monoester A non-irritating skin cleanser that contains water, a non-ionic surfactant, and a glyceryl monoester of a fatty acid. The skin cleanser is especially useful for cleansing irritated, diseased, damaged, or sensitive skin. The cleanser is especially useful f... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6544349 | Method for in situ cleaning of machine components A method is provided for in situ cleaning of lubricated parts of a machine in which the machine is operated with a lubricating fluid that contains an effective concentration of a cleaning composition comprising a synthetic ester of a naturally occurring f... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6514350 | Process for removing rust from metal surfaces This invention relates to a process for removing rust from metal surfaces. The process uses an aqueous solution of a benzoate.... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6468957 | Granulation method The invention relates to a neutralization and granulation method wherein a neutralizing foam is used as granulation adjuvant. The neutralizing foam was previously obtained by mixing an anionic surfactant in its acid form, which was expanded using a gaseou... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6455487 | Liquid cleaning composition containing a preservative and an effective chelating agent An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative, a chelatin... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6426326 | Liquid cleansing composition comprising lamellar phase inducing structurant with low salt content and enhanced low temperature stability The invention relates to liquid cleansing compositions in lattellar phase which possess a lotion-like appearance conveying signals of enhanced moisturization. However, these liquids often undergo an irreversible decrease in viscosity under freeze/thaw con... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6420323 | Low-foam emulgator system and emulsion concentrate containing the same A low-foam emulsifier system is presented containing (a) an ethoxylate/propoxylate of one or more C8 -C18 fatty alcohols, where the ethoxylate/propoxylate contains 2 to 6 ethylene oxide units and 4 to 8 propylene oxide units, with (b... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6384009 | Use of alkoxylated carboxylic acid esters for reducing viscosity of aqueous surfactant systems A process for reducing the viscosity of an aqueous surfactant composition involving: (a) providing an aqueous surfactant composition containing at least one surfactant, other than an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester; (b) providing a viscosity-reducing ag... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6369012 | Detergent compositions comprising polymeric suds volume and suds enhancers and methods of washing with same The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions comprising polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhancers. These polymeric materials provide enhanced suds volume and suds duration during hand washing of dishwasher, flatware, and pots and... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6358906 | Concentrated liquid accumulations comprising a microbicidally active ingredient There are described concentrated liquid formulations (a) comprising (a1) 1 to 80% by weight of a microbicidally active ingredient, (a2) 20 to 99% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and concentrated liquid formulation... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6326345 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition containing a short chain amphiphile disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a fatty acid.... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6290732 | Laundry process with enhanced ink soil removal An improved process for removing ink soil from porous substrates, preferably from woven fabrics which include cellulosic materials such as cotton towels is described herein. The process includes an initial contacting step with an alkyl fatty acid ester, a... | 09/18/2001 |
