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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7169744 | Organic catalyst with enhanced solubility This invention relates to organic catalysts comprising iminium or oxaziridinium moieties, cleaning compositions comprising such catalysts; and processes for making and suing such catalysts and cleaning products. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160850 | Compositions of monomeric surfactants Described are monomeric fluorosurfactants having two perfluoro-lower-alkyl sulfonamido segments which are more efficient and effective in lowering the surface tension of organic solvents and water compared to other C4-based fluorosurfactants. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7097669 | Colorant compositions Colorant compositions are useful for a wide variety of product applications. For example, colorants are used in tinting of polymers, providing colors to aqueous solution(s), and affording color to solid or semi-solid products such as detergents. Disclosed herein are... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7037883 | Process of making a liquid laundry detergent with polyanionic ammonium surfactant A process of making a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising a polyanionic ammonium surfactant, the process comprising: forming the polyanionic ammonium surfactant by mixing a liquid carrier with: (a1) from about 0.03% to about 85%, by weight of the composi... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018968 | Liquid laundry detergent with polyanionic ammonium surfactant A liquid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from about 0.1% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a polyanionic ammonium surfactant; (b) a liquid carrier; (c) wherein the composition is substantially free of bases having pKa equal to or greater t... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6969700 | Liquid detergent with polyanionic ammonium surfactant and a high pKa solid inorganic base A liquid laundry detergent composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a polyanionic ammonium surfactant; a substantially non-aqueous carrier; and a solid inorganic base having pKa equal to or greater than 10. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6858573 | Anionic surfactants An anionic surfactant of the formula (I): R2—Y—(O)C—(HR)C—C(HR1)—C(O)—(OA)n—X wherein one of R and R1 is a C6 to C22 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl, and the other is hydrogen; Y is ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6589924 | Cleaning tablets comprising sulfamic acid Cleaning tablets made from a cleaning composition comprising 15-80% by weight of sulfamic acid having a particle size of from 0.4 to 1.4 mm 5-60% by weight of citric acid powder 10-30% by weight of sodium carbonate 2-10% by weight of a tabletting additive up to 5% ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6562874 | Compositions comprising combination of DEFI and modified DEFI and methods of making Composition may be prepared in a single DEFI reactor comprising mixtures of (1) DEFI (directly esterified fatty acyl isethionate) and (2) a compound produced by the reaction of (a) isethionate with a fatty acid replacement (e.g., a multicarboxylic fatty a... | 05/13/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6355608 | Detergent composition A detergent composition which contains alkali metal N-methyltaurate, alkali metal taurate or alkali metal hypotaurate salt of a specific organic acid or organic alkali N-methyltaurate, organic alkali taurate or organic alkali hypotaurate salt of a specifi... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6344435 | Detergent composition The present invention is a detergent composition which contains alkali metal N-methyltaurate, alkali metal taurate or alkali metal hypotaurate salt of a specific organic acid or organic alkali N-methyltaurate, organic alkali taurate or organic alkali hypo... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6306816 | Sulfonated alkylamines as degreasers and hydrotropes The reaction product of an alkylenediamine, each amino group thereof being a primary or secondary amino group; with at least two equivalents of an acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof, wherein each amine nitrogen atom of said alkylenediamine is... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6211124 | Non-foaming liquid hard surface detergent compositions Very slightly thickened, shear-thinning, pseudoplastic liquid detergent compositions are packaged in a non-aerosol spray delivery package specifically configured to produce a minimal amount of visible foam along with a minimal amount of small particles th... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6207637 | Disulfonated alkylamines as degreasers and hydrotropes The reaction product of an alkylenediamine, each amino group thereof being a primary or secondary amino group; with at least two equivalents of an acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof, wherein each amine nitrogen atom of said alkylenediamine is... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6156721 | Use of anionic gemini tensides in formulations for washing, cleaning and body care agents The present invention relates to the use of anionic gemini tensides of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1 and R3 are, mutually independently, a hydrocarbon radical with 1 to 22 carbon atoms, R2 is a spacer containin... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6057283 | Fatty acid derivatives and their use as surfactants in detergents and cleaners Fatty acid derivatives based on epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid esters or triglycerides and reacted with amines such as hydroxy- and/or amino-substituted hydrophilic amines or amino acids and/or with alkanols or with water on the epoxy group and/or the ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6013616 | Mild detergent mixtures Surfactant mixtures which provide improve dermal compatibility and foam stability contain (a) monoglyceride(ether)sulfates, and (b) fatty acid condensation products selected from (b1) fatty acid isethionates, (b2) fatty acid taurates, and (b3) fatty acid sarcosinat... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5952278 | Light duty liquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions containing protease Mild detergent compositions which exhibit good cleaning performance comprise detergent surfactants and small amounts of protease. A preferred embodiment additionally contains suds boosters and divalent ions.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5952282 | Sulfonylimine derivatives as bleach catalysts The use is claimed of compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which the radicals A and R are as defined in the description. The novel compounds are employed as bleach catalysts in bleaching detergents and cleaning products.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5952290 | Anionic gemini surfactants and methods for their preparation The present invention comprises a new, improved class of anionic gemini surfactants consisting of two hydrophilic groups and two hydrophobic moieties joined by a bridge that possess improved surfactant functionalities yet may be characterized as mild for ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5912218 | Low foaming automatic dishwashing compositions Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a mixed surfactant system comprising low cloud point nonionic surfactant and charged surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5895781 | Cleaning compositions for ceramic and porcelain surfaces and related methods A cleaning composition for removing kinetically inert high oxidation state metal coordination complex stains, lime scale, soap scum, soil, grease, and biofilm deposits from ceramic surfaces, such as porcelain and glass, and other hard surfaces. The compos... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5885955 | Amides, method for preparing the amides, and detergent compositions containing the amides An amide represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are C1-C24 alkyl, etc.; B is C2-C10 alkylene, etc.; A1 and A2 are C1-C6 alkylene, etc.; Y1 and Y2 are ... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5866040 | Complex and emulsified composition A novel complex containing an ampholytic and/or semi-polar surfactant as well as a higher fatty acid, and if necessary, a clay mineral, and an emulsified composition containing this complex.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5861369 | (2-carboxy-3-hydroxy-propyl)-iminodiacetic acid and derivatives The present invention relates to compounds of the formula 1 ##STR1## wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen and -R4 -R5 where R4 is selected from nothing C1 -C20 linear or branched alkyl... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5817614 | Color-safe bleach boosters, compositions and laundry methods employing same Bleach boosters comprising quaternary imine zwitterions are disclosed. The bleach boosters increase bleaching effectiveness in lower temperature solutions and demonstrate superior color safety profiles. The bleach boosters are ideally suited for inclusion... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5801270 | Amine derivative and detergent composition containing the same The present invention relates to an amine derivative represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R2 and R3 mean individually an alkyl or alkenyl group which may have --OH and has 1-24 carbon atoms, A denot... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5783554 | Cleaning compositions containing anionic surfactants having multiple hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups According to the invention, an improved class of surfactants having improved surfactant properties characterized as mild and environmentally safe have been provided comprising compounds of the formula: ##STR1## The anionic surfactants of the inventio... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5780421 | Sulfated/sulfonated surfactants A process for making a surfactant product involving the steps of: (1) providing a solid water-free sugar surfactant; (2) providing a co-reactant selected from the group consisting of alpha-olefins, internal olefins, linear alkylbenzene, branched alkylbenz... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5759979 | Detergent mixtures comprising APG and fatty alcohol polyglycol ether Detergent mixtures containing a) alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycosides corresponding to formula (I) R1 O--G!p (I) in which R1 is an alkyl or alkenyl radical containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5749923 | Method for bleaching denim textile material A method for chlorine-free bleaching of denim textile material composed of warp yarn which is dyed with at least one of (a) indigo dye and at least one sulfur dye, and (b) at least one derivative of indigo dye and at least one sulfur dye, and weft yarn wh... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5733859 | Maleic acid-based aqueous cleaning compositions and methods of using same Acidic aqueous cleaning compositions containing a strong acid and maleic acid are disclosed. The maleic acid provides improved surface safety.... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5719118 | Detergent compositions having polyalkoxylated amine foam stabilizers and method for cleaning including stabilized detergent foam The disclosure is directed to polyalkoxylated amines used as foam stabilizers and a method for cleaning in which foam produced by a detergent composition is maintained for an extended period of time. Detergent compositions including the new foam stabilize... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5710116 | Color-safe bleach boosters, compositions and laundry methods employing same Bleach boosters comprising zwitterionic imines and anionic imine polyions having a net negative charge are disclosed. The bleach boosters increase bleaching effectiveness in lower temperature solutions and demonstrate superior color safety profiles. The b... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5705469 | Process for the manufacture of a liquid detergent composition comprising a sulphiting agent and an enzyme system A process is disclosed for the manufacture of a liquid detergent composition comprising a sulphiting agent and an enzyme system. Said enzyme system and said sulphiting agent interact together so as to generate odors which result in an odor deviation in sa... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5696069 | Personal foaming cleansing composition A detergent, personal cleansing or cosmetic composition comprising: a) one or more surfactants selected from anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and mixtures thereof, and which comprises at least one surfactant having a structure incorporating ac... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5693603 | Sulfanimines as bleach catalysts Novel bleaches, a method for bleaching substrates using these materials and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are sulfanimines. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the sulfanimine an... | 12/02/1997 |
