| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 510295000 |
Dosing unit (e.g., detergent-impregnated water-insoluble substrate of fabric, tissue, etc.)
| 78 |
| 510320000 |
Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g., protease, of bacterial origin, etc.)
| 75 |
| 510299000 |
With soil release or antisoiling component
| 69 |
| 510302000 |
With oxygen or halogen containing chemical bleach or oxidant component
| 60 |
| 510337000 |
Liquid composition (e.g., slurry, etc.)
| 57 |
| 510324000 |
With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing optical brightener
| 30 |
| 510281000 |
For removing stains (other than merely in the course of laundering or dry-cleaning operation)
| 23 |
| 510327000 |
With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing textile softening or antistatic component
| 19 |
| 510351000 |
Sulfur containing anionically substituted surfactant which is admixed with a diverse non-soap surfactant
| 18 |
| 510356000 |
Oxygen containing surfactant devoid of covalently bonded anionic substituents (e.g., polyethoxylated alcohol, amine oxide, etc.)
| 17 |
| 510357000 |
Sulfur-containing, anionically substituted surfactant
| 16 |
| 510349000 |
Coated, encapsulated, or impregnated particle component in a physically heterogeneous composition (e.g., coated or encapsulated particles mixed with powder, granules, etc.)
| 15 |
| 510360000 |
Poly(oxyalkylene) or plural carboxamido groups containing component (e.g., polyvinyl pyrrolidone, etc.)
| 11 |
| 510347000 |
Phosphate ester, wax, or organic silicon containing component (e.g., defoamer, etc.)
| 9 |
| 510278000 |
For pile fabric or upholstery (e.g., carpet, rug, etc.)
| 6 |
| 510319000 |
With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic or biocidal component | 5 |
| 20100120652 | TREATMENT OF BED MITE AND BED BUG INFESTATIONS - Methods for preventing or eradicating an infestation of bed mites or bed bugs in an article by contacting the article with an effective amount of an avermectin-containing composition. Avermectin-containing compositions used in the disclosed method are also described. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20130237470 | DETERGENTS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT - A liquid washing or cleaning agent comprises: a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound; a potassium salt; and an alkoxylated oxo alcohol. A method of making a washing or cleaning agent comprises: neutralizing a composition comprising a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound and an alkoxylated oxo alcohol with potassium hydroxide; and producing the washing or cleaning agent from the composition, wherein the washing or cleaning agent has a pH in the range of 7.5 to 10.5. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20150344824 | NOVEL CLEANING METHOD - The invention provides a method and formulation for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, wherein the polymeric particles comprise at least one antimicrobial agent. Preferably, the substrate is wetted so as to achieve a substrate to water ratio of between 1:0.1 to 1:5 w/w. Optionally, the formulation additionally comprises at least one additional cleaning agent, and in this embodiment, it is preferred that the polymeric particles are mixed with the at least one additional cleaning agent. Preferably, the additional cleaning material comprises a surfactant, which most preferably has detergent properties. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fibre. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of polyester or nylon, most preferably in the form of beads. The results obtained are very line with those observed when carrying out conventional aqueous cleaning processes and the method provides the significant advantage that the use of antimicrobial agents in or on the polymer bead greatly improves the overall hygiene in the washing machine by preventing mould and bacterial growth on the polymer particle surfaces, particularly at low temperatures. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160060582 | METHOD OF LAUNDERING FABRIC - The present invention relates to a method of laundering fabric using a laundry washing liquor containing a relatively low Through-The-Wash (TTW) dosage of a diphenyl ether anti-microbial agent. Such relatively low TTW ranges from about 0.25 to about 1 ppm, but it surprisingly and unexpectedly exhibits antimicrobial effect that is comparable with higher TTW dosage. The present invention also relates to anti-microbial laundry detergent compositions designed for delivering, or laundry washing liquors that contain, such a low TTW dosage of the diphenyl ether anti-microbial agent. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160108345 | Detergent composition for treating fabrics with insecticides - A detergent composition including permethrin is disclosed that is particularly adapted to launder clothing or other personal fabrics. Laundering clothing with composition provides effective insect repellant properties to the clothing. The detergent composition is especially useful for control of mosquitoes and other insects, thereby reducing the incidence of malaria and other diseases. | 04-21-2016 |
| 510301000 |
With photoactivator component or photobleaching function (e.g., porphine component, requiring use of visible or UV light, etc.) | 5 |
| 20090054292 | Encapsulated phthalocyanine granulates - The present invention relates to encapsulated granulates of phthalocyanine compounds wherein the encapsulating layer consists of at least one finely particulate solid and at least one hydrophobic coating material, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to washing agent formulations comprising such granulates. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100197555 | TRIPHENODIOXAZINE DYES - The present invention concerns the use of a blue or violet triphenodioxazine direct dye in a laundry composition. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100298196 | ENZYME AND PHOTOBLEACH CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to compositions comprising certain lipase variants and a photobleach and processes for making and using such compositions. Including the use of such compositions to clean and/or treat a situs. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20140357542 | SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOTOCHROMIC DYES - Compositions and methods for treating surfaces comprising photochromic dyes, particularly for laundry treatment. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150031590 | Compositions comprising granules of phthalocyanines - The present invention relates to compositions comprising granules of phthalocyanine compounds, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in washing agent and additive formulations. The composition comprises a) At least one water-soluble phthalocyanine compound; b) At least one cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone component; c) At least one hydrophilic binding agent; and, optionally, d) Further additives suitable for the preparation of solid agglomerates; and may be liquid, solid, paste-like or gel-like. | 01-29-2015 |
| 510285000 |
Dry cleaning (e.g., using nonaqueous fluid, etc.) | 4 |
| 20130244919 | Compressed Gas Aerosol Composition In Steel Can - An aqueous compressed gas aerosol formulation in combination with a lined steel can, which may also optionally be tin plated, to provide corrosion stability, fragrance stability and color stability. An aerosol formulation of particular advantage for use is an air and/or fabric treatment formulation. The combination provides a compatibility which allows for the ability to use a broader fragrance pallet for the air and/or fabric treatment formulation which is aqueous based in major proportion. The formulation includes, in addition to an aqueous carrier, a fragrance, nonionic surfactant(s) or a blend of nonionic surfactant(s) and cationic surfactant(s), a compressed gas propellant(s), pH adjuster(s), and corrosion inhibitor(s). The formulation has a pH of about 8 to less than 10. The corrosion inhibitor(s) is(are) mild in strength and used in a minor amount. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20080274935 | Detergent Composition for Halogenated Dry Cleaning Solvents - A composition that optimizes the performance and maintenance of halogenated dry cleaning solvents is disclosed. One embodiment of a detergent composition for use with halogenated dry cleaning solvents includes water, a surfactant, a solubilizer, a coupling agent, an acid-accepting stabilizer, and a halogenated solvent. Optionally, the composition can include an oil-based fragrance and/or an optical brightener. When used in a dry cleaning process, the detergent composition replenishes the acid-accepting stabilizer depleted from the dry cleaning solvent and the halogenated solvent suppresses the flash point of the acid-accepting stabilizer. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090005285 | Composition For Treating Or Cleaning Fabrics - A composition for treating or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery, wherein the composition comprises a lipophilic fluid, a polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant, and a second surfactant. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20120077725 | FABRIC CARE FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Fabric care compositions for providing improved stain repellency are described. The fabric care composition includes a mixture including a hydrophobic fluid, a particulate material and an amphoteric or cationic oligomeric/polymeric deposition aid. Methods for providing improved stain repellency for a textile by treating the textile with the fabric care composition are also described. | 03-29-2012 |
| 510361000 |
Polycarboxylic acid component, or acid anhydride or salt thereof (e.g., sodium citrate, maleic anhydride polymer, polyacrylic acid, etc.) | 4 |
| 20090325851 | Neutralisation Process for Producing a Laundry Detergent Composition Comprising Anionic Detersive Surfactant and Polymeric Material - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a laundry detergent composition comprising the steps of: (a) contacting an acid surfactant precursor with a polymeric material to form an mixture; and (b) contacting the mixture with an alkalinity source to form a composition comprising anionic detersive surfactant and polymeric material. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110183881 | Laundry Detergent Bar Composition - The present invention relates to a non-phosphate laundry detergent bar composition having specific polycarboxylate compounds as builders instead of the traditional phosphate compound builders. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120015861 | POLYMERS FOR LAUNDRY DETERGENTS - A detergent composition having at least two components. The first component is from 8 to 50 wt % surfactants. The second component is from 0.05 to 4 wt % of a polymer which has polymerized residues of 40 to 80 wt % C | 01-19-2012 |
| 20150368590 | COLOR-PROTECTING DETERGENT - The color protection properties of detergents when used to wash colored textiles is to be improved. This is substantially achieved in that polymers are used which are molecularly imprinted using dyes. | 12-24-2015 |
| 510350000 |
Nitrogen containing surfactant devoid of covalently bonded anionic substituents which is admixed with a diverse non-soap surfactant | 4 |
| 20090124531 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS WITH AMPHIPHILIC WATER-SOLUBLE POLYALKYLENIMINES HAVING AN INNER POLYETHYLENE OXIDE BLOCK AND AN OUTER POLYPROPYLENE OXIDE BLOCK - Laundry detergent and cleaning compositions comprising amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkylenimine polymer having an inner polyethylene oxide block comprising 20 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and an outer polypropylene oxide block comprising 10 to 50 polyethylene oxide units and especially to such alkoxylated polyalkylenimines wherein the ratio of polyethylene oxide units and polypropylene oxide units is proportionally related to the square root of the number of polyalkylenimine units present in the backbone. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100035790 | Branched Polyorganosiloxanes Modified With Aromatic Substances - The invention relates to fragrance-modified branched polyorganosiloxanes, methods for producing them and their use. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20160010036 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING FERMENTED FRUIT SOLUTIONS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160010037 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING FERMENTED FRUIT SOLUTIONS | 01-14-2016 |
| 510293000 |
Multiple-dose article (e.g., detergent-containing plastic bottle, etc.) | 4 |
| 20140336096 | LAUNDRY STAIN AND SOIL PRETREATMENT DEVICES - A laundry stain and soil pretreatment sheet including a water soluble or water dispersible carrier layer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, a removable separator layer, and a layer of cleaning agent composition therebetween. The separator layer is removed, the composition layer is adhered to a stain on clothing, and the clothing is laundered. The carrier layer dissolves or disperses during the laundering. The separator layer can be water soluble or water dispersible. Depressions can be provided in the carrier layer to hold the layer of cleaning agent composition. Without the separator layer, a sheet of the carrier layer can be folded over to hold the cleaning agent composition. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20090099054 | METHOD FOR FORMULATING A REDUCED PHOSPHORUS BRANDED CLEANING PRODUCT OR CLEANING SYSTEM - A phosphorus-containing cleaning product manufactured or sold in association with a brand may be replaced by a substitute similarly-branded cleaning product or cleaning system containing less phosphorus-containing compound, and containing (or used with a water treatment product containing) sufficient magnesium compound to provide commercially acceptable cleaning performance when the substitute cleaning product contains or is used with hard water. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110257060 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING BLEACH PARTICLES THAT ARE SUSPENDED WITHIN A CONTINUOUS LIQUID PHASE - A non-unit dose laundry detergent composition suitable for use in a single-compartment container including: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % water; (c) bleach; (d) optionally, from 0 wt % to 5 wt % citric acid; and (e) optionally, from 0 wt % to 5 wt % fatty acid, wherein the composition comprises at least 1 wt % solid particles suspended within a continuous liquid phase, wherein the suspended solid particles comprise bleach, wherein the weight average particle size of the suspended solid bleach particles is at least 1 micrometer, wherein at least 95 wt % of the suspended solid bleach particle sizes have a size in the range of from 0.1 micrometers to 500 micrometers, wherein the density of the suspended solid bleach particles is less than 500 g/l, and wherein the dynamic viscosity of the continuous liquid phase is in the range of from 100 mPas to 500 mPas. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20150099684 | COMPACT FLUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - Compact liquid or gel-form laundry detergent compositions processes for manufacturing such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise at least a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine and a coupling polymer component and preferably a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine, a coupling polymer and a crystalline structurant component. | 04-09-2015 |
| 510336000 |
Gel, cream, or paste | 3 |
| 20090082245 | METHOD FOR FORMULATING A BRANDED CLEANING PRODUCT - An aminocarboxylate- or polycarboxylate-containing cleaning product manufactured or sold in association with a brand may be replaced by a substitute similarly-branded cleaning product or cleaning system containing less of one or both of the aminocarboxylate or polycarboxylate, and containing (or used with a water treatment product containing) sufficient magnesium compound to provide commercially acceptable cleaning performance when the substitute cleaning product contains or is used with hard water. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110065625 | EXTERNAL STRUCTURING SYSTEM FOR LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - Liquid or gel-form detergents can be externally structured with a structuring system comprising crystallizable glyceride(s) emulsified with an alkanolamine-neutralized anionic surfactant. Crystallizable glyceride(s) of use include hydrogenated castor oil. The liquid or gel-form detergents may be packaged in unit dose form. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20140187464 | CONTROLLING A RELEASE OF A CLEANING AGENT WITH SILICA PARTICLES - Compositions and apparatus are provided for controlling a release of a cleaning agent with silica particles. Silica particles disposed within the gel composition and are configured to at least partially dissolve in an alkaline environment. Further, an active cleaning agent sorbed by the silica particles is configured to be released from the silica particles upon partial dissolution of the silica particles. | 07-03-2014 |
| 510353000 |
Higher fatty acid component, or salt or glyceride ester thereof (e.g., soap, vegetable oil, magnesium stearate, etc.) | 3 |
| 20100069284 | Laundry Composition - A particle having a hueing dye and C | 03-18-2010 |
| 20160032222 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HIGH FATTY ACIDS - A cleaning composition, preferably a granular laundry detergent composition, containing relatively high levels of fatty acids or salts thereof in a specific surfactant system containing a C | 02-04-2016 |
| 20090029898 | Washing or Cleaning Composition Comprising Dye Transfer Inhibitor - Washing or cleaning compositions that contain a surfactant and a fatty alkyl dialkylhydroxyethylammonium salt as a dye transfer inhibitor, as well as processes for making the compositions and for washing or cleaning colored textile fabrics. | 01-29-2009 |
| 510277000 |
Multifunctional assembly (e.g., package with detergent and prespotter in separate containers, etc.) | 2 |
| 20090011970 | LAUNDRY MULTI-COMPARTMENT POUCH COMPOSITION - This invention relates to a laundry pouch made from a water-soluble film and having at least two compartments, containing a solid component and a liquid component, wherein the solid phase contains a peroxide source and the liquid phase contains bleach activator. The present invention also relates to a method for treating laundry by placing the pouch, according to the present invention, in the drum of the washing machine. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090312220 | Multi-Compartment Pouch - The present relates to a multi-compartment pouch suitable for use in a laundry application comprising a water-soluble film and having at least a first and a second compartment, wherein each compartment comprises a composition, characterised in that the second compartment comprises a whitening agent that exhibits a hueing efficiency of at least 5 and a wash removal value in the range of from about 30% to about 95%. | 12-17-2009 |
| 510346000 |
Sulfonium, phosphonium, or nonanionic sulfoxy containing organic component (e.g., sulfoxide, sulfonamide, etc.) | 2 |
| 20150018264 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A laundry detergent composition comprising;
| 01-15-2015 |
| 20160010028 | SULFOXIDE-BASED SURFACTANTS | 01-14-2016 |
| 510344000 |
Whole plant or animal material component or crude extract thereof (e.g., glue, flour, etc.) | 2 |
| 20110263475 | Fabric Softening Laundry Detergent - Aqueous laundry detergent compositions containing surfactants and fatty acid, having a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and containing a polymer having a number average molecular weight of from about 700,000 to about 4,000,000 and comprising monomeric units including: nonionic monomers selected from acrylamide, N,N-dialkyl acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dialkylmethacrylamide, hydroxyalkyl acrylate and vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof; cationic monomers selected from N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate, | 10-27-2011 |
| 20150031592 | MICROFIBRILLAR CELLULOSE AS DIRT-REMOVING ACTIVE SUBSTANCE - The cleaning performance of detergents and cleansers when washing textiles or cleaning hard surfaces was to be improved. This was successful substantially due to the use of microfibrillar cellulose. | 01-29-2015 |
| 510292000 |
For delicate material (e.g., wool, silk, fine fabric, etc.) | 1 |
| 20080248986 | Liquid laundry detergents containing cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer - Aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions useful for cleaning fabrics wherein the compositions contain from about 0.05% to about 0.4%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer having a degree of substitution of the cationic charge of from about 0.01 to about 0.20; from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant; and from about 2% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of fatty acid. Use of such aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for handwashing delicate fabrics. Use of such aqueous liquid laundry detergent compositions for machine washing of delicate fabrics, wherein the machine washing occurs at a delicate machine setting. | 10-09-2008 |
| 510348000 |
Titanium dioxide or inorganic alkaline earth metal salt component (e.g., calcium or magnesium carbonate, etc.) | 1 |
| 20100041578 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A detergent composition containing:
| 02-18-2010 |
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| 20080242578 | Oil Containing Starch Granules For Delivering Benefit-Additives to a Substrate - An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090029896 | Fast Release Granules - The present invention provides a granule that releases antioxidants rapidly. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090088362 | Cleaning and/or treatment compositions - This invention relates to compositions comprising a xyloglucan conjugate and processes for making and using such compositions including the use of such compositions to clean and/or treat a situs. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090099053 | GRAFT POLYMER WITH HYDROCARBON GROUP AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a polymer-based detergent builder which is capable of effectively suppressing deposition of a surfactant, and effectively preventing soil re-deposition, even in washing using high hardness water. Specifically, the present invention solves the above problem by a graft polymer with a hydrocarbon group made by graft polymerization of monomer components containing a hydrophilic monomer having an anionic group or a hydroxyl group, on a polyoxyalkylene-based compound represented by the following formula (1): | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090124529 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS WITH ALKOXYLATED POLYALKANOLAMINES - Laundry detergent and cleaning compositions comprising alkoxylated polyalkanolamine polymers obtainable by condensation of N-(hydroxyalkyl)amines and reacting the remaining hydroxy and/or secondary amino groups of the condensation product with alkylene oxides and/or derivatives obtainable by quaternization, protonation, sulphation and/or phosphation of said polymers. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090137441 | Fast Release Granules - The present invention provides a granule that releases antioxidants rapidly and a method of preparing an antioxidant granule comprising the steps of: (i) melting a non-ionic surfactant the nonionic surfactant having a starting melting point of 40° C. or above as measured by differential scanning calorimetry; (ii) dissolving an antioxidant in the melted non-ionic surfactant with mixing to form a antioxidant/non-ionic solution; (iii) cooling the antioxidant/non-ionic solution to form a solid whilst forming a particulate matter. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090176679 | Detergent Compositions - The present invention provides a laundry detergent composition, a process for making said composition, the use of the composition in a laundry detergent and a method for treating fabric with the composition. Said laundry detergent compositions | 07-09-2009 | |
| 20090215664 | Melt Granules for Detergents and Cleaning Agents - Melt granules for detergents and cleaning agents, obtained by certain melting-solidification methods. The melt granules make possible dust-free, abrasion-resistant solid detergents and cleaning agents. The melt granules can also be used for scenting purposes. The production methods described offer many possibilities for influencing the product aesthetics. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090270301 | HETEROGENEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS - The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090318324 | Polymers for laundry applications - The present invention relates to use of a compound for promoting antiredeposition during laundering of a textile fabric, in which the compound is a polymer comprising a polysaccharide backbone substituted by one or more groups -L-R | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090325844 | Low Built, Anionic Detersive Surfactant-Containing Spray-Dried Powder that Additionally Comprises Clay - The present invention relates to a spray-dried powder comprising: (a) anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (d) at least 2 wt % water; (e) clay; and (f) optionally from 0 wt % to 20 wt % silicate salt. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090325845 | Low-Built, Anionic Detersive Surfactant-Containing Solid Laundry Detergent Compositions that Additionally Comprises Clay - The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; (d) at least 2 wt % water; (e) clay; and (f) optionally from 0 wt % to 20 wt % silicate salt, wherein the clay is in non-spray-dried form, and wherein at least part of the anionic detersive surfactant is in spray-dried form. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090325846 | Spray-Drying Process - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a spray-dried powder comprising: (i) anionic detersive surfactant; (ii) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % zeolite builder; (iii) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % phosphate builder; and (iv) from 3 wt % to 15 wt % silicate salt; the process comprising the steps of: (a) heating an aqueous slurry to a temperature above 100° C. to form a heated slurry; and (b) spraying the heated slurry at temperature above 100° C. into a spray-drying tower; (c) spray-drying the slurry to form a spray-dried powder. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090325847 | Process for Preparing a Powder - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a powder comprising:
| 12-31-2009 |
| 20100029537 | DELIVERY PARTICLE - The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents that do not require or require a reduced amount of scavenger materials. Such encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents are processed such that no or lower levels of scavenger materials are required. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100069282 | Particles Comprising a Hueing Dye - A particle for use in a composition comprising: | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100240565 | Composition - Disclosed is use of an aqueous composition comprising a bleach and an optical brightener as a pre-treatment composition in a laundry/fabric washing operation, as well as compositions and dispensing devices comprising the pre-treatment composition. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100240566 | Washing or Cleaning Agents with Amidine Compounds and/or Amidinium Bicarbonates - Washing and cleaning agents containing a specific amidine compound and/or specific amidinium bicarbonate. These washing or cleaning agents enable an improved removal of contaminants due to pigment contamination and fat and oil soiling. Use of special amidine compounds and amidinium bicarbonate in a washing solvent is also described, which enables carbon dioxide from ambient air to bind in the washing solvent. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100261633 | DETERGENT BUILDER GRANULE - Detergent builder granules containing (component A) a water-soluble inorganic salt containing an inorganic salt having and/or being capable of forming a hydrate crystal and (component B) a clay mineral, wherein the component B is contained in an amount of 60% by weight or less, the component A and the component B are in a weight ratio, i.e. A/B, calculated as an anhydrate, of from 5/95 to 80/20, and a percentage of water loss upon heating to a temperature of 200° C. is from 3 to 30% by weight. According to the present invention, the detergent builder granules for laundry detergents having excellent dispersibility in cold water and a detergent composition containing the detergent builder granules can be obtained. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100267601 | FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ORGANOSILOXANE POLYMERS - The present composition relates to fabric care compositions comprising an organosiloxane polymer. Methods of using such compositions including contacting a fabric with the composition and rinsing the fabric are also disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110021405 | Continuous Process for Making a Laundry Detergent Composition - A continuous process for making a solid particulate laundry detergent composition having the steps of: (a) forming a soft surfactant particle having a cake strength of from about 30N to about 200N; and (b) contacting the soft surfactant particle with a free-flowing heterogeneous particulate mixture having multiple chemically distinct detergent particle populations, wherein said free-flowing heterogeneous particulate mixture has a cake strength of from about 0N to about 20N, wherein the free-flowing heterogeneous particulate mixture has a weight average particle size of from about 50 micrometers to 2000 micrometers, and wherein the ratio of (i) the cake strength of the soft surfactant particle in N to (ii) the time between step (a) and step (b) in minutes is in the range of from 6Nmin | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110218135 | Detergent Composition - Detergent compositions with improved sudsing properties having anionic surfactant and specific mono alcohol(s) in a specific ratio. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110257058 | Detergent Composition - Detergent composition in free flowing particulate form, wherein the detergent composition has free flowing secondary particles having a particle size of from 200 μm to 1500 μm and has primary particles which have a particle size of from 2 μm to 50 μm and which have at least 80% by weight of insoluble polymeric material. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257059 | Process for Making a Detergent - A process for the production of a spray-dried detergent powder including a hexagonal-phase-in-water-forming surfactant the process including the steps of: (i) spraying into a spray-drying tower a detergent slurry preferably free of a hexagonal-phase-in-water-forming surfactant; and (ii) simultaneously spraying a paste having a hexagonal-phase-in-water-forming surfactant, whereby droplets of the slurry encounter droplets or powder of the hexagonal-phase-in-water-forming surfactant paste so as to form composite granules. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110294713 | Colored Speckles Having Delayed Release Properties - This invention relates to non-bleeding and controlled color-releasing speckles for use in granular laundry detergents and other consumer products. The speckles are comprised of a salt or salt-containing carrier, a coloring agent, and a water-insoluble (or minimally water-soluble) salt coating. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120157369 | WASHING PERFORMANCE USING POLYMERS CONTAINING AROMATIC GROUPS - The present invention comprises polymers having optionally substituted aromatic residues in the polymer backbone and/or side chains, useful for the removal and/or dispersion of hydrophilic soils from textiles. The present invention also comprises a method for the removal of hydrophilic soils from textiles comprising the step of contacting the soil with a polymer that comprises optionally substituted aromatic residues in the backbone and/or side chains. The present inventive polymers and method are particularly useful in the context of washing or pretreatment agents that effectively remove red wine, fruit, vegetable, food product, or beverage stains from textiles. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120157370 | WASHING PERFORMANCE USING RADICAL TRAPS - The invention relates to the use of radical traps in detergents and cleaners in order to improve cleaning performance, in particular for dirt containing polymerizable dyes. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120196785 | TRIAZINE DERIVATIVE DYE TRANSFER INHIBITORS, WASHING PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME AND USES THEREFOR - Washing products comprising a dye transfer inhibitor selected from triazine derivatives of the general formulae T(NH—Ar(SO | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120264668 | DETERGENTS OR CLEANING AGENTS CONTAINING A BLEACH-ENHANCING TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX WHICH IS OPTIONALLY PRODUCED IN SITU - A bleach catalyst includes a complex of Fe—, Mo—, Mn— and/or W with a ligand having a skeleton of formula (I). | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120302486 | Mixtures of Fibre-Reactive Dyes and Their Use in a Method for Di- or Trichromatic Dyeing or Printing - Dye mixtures, comprising at least one red dyeing dye of the formula (1) and at least one blue, yellow, orange or brown dyeing dye from the group of the formulae (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), wherein B is an aliphatic bridging member, R | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120322714 | BRANCHED POLYESTERS WITH SULFONATE GROUPS - Branched polyesters with sulfonate groups obtainable by the reaction of the components A, B, optionally C and optionally D to give branched polyesters, where the component A is selected from the group of α,β-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, and the component B is selected from the group of tri- or higher-functional alcohols, the optional component C is selected from the group of difunctional alcohols or of difunctional carboxylic acids without α,β-olefinically unsaturated bonds, the optional component D is selected from fatty acids or fatty alcohols, and the subsequent reaction of the resulting branched polyesters with hydrogen sulfite, where the molar amount of hydrogen sulfite is at most 95 mol %, based on the amount of α,β-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120329697 | STABLE POLYMER CONTAINING TWO PHASE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to processes for producing stable polymer containing two phase systems, polymers for use in two phase systems as well as products comprising such systems and methods of making and using same. Such polymer containing two phase systems offer enhanced rheology and active delivery benefits without the stability negatives that are associated with the addition of polymers to two phase systems. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130029896 | DETERGENTS HAVING ACCEPTABLE COLOR - This disclosure relates to detergent compositions containing tiron, a ligand capable of binding iron, an iron-displacing species, and iron. Methods for altering the color in a tiron-containing detergent composition are also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130045910 | DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PYRIDINOL-N-OXIDE COMPOSITIONS - This disclosure relates to detergent compositions containing pyridinol-N-oxide compounds and being substantially free of bleach. Methods for treating a stained fabric using such detergent compositions are also disclosed. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130123161 | SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SHEILDING SALTS - A surface treatment composition comprising from about 6% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of cationic polymer; from about 6% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, of anionic surfactant; and from about 4% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of a shielding salt, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to cationic polymer is between about 0.5:1 and about 4:1. The shielding salt is defined by having a molecular weight of from about 25 to about 500 and being incapable of lowering the surface tension of water below 50 mN/m when added to water at concentrations of up to 0.01M. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130165366 | Fragrance Tablet and Method - A fragrance tablet having a fragrance selected from the group consisting of synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances and essential oils; and a fragrance tablet delivery device, wherein said fragrance tablet delivery device is water soluble and related method is disclosed. The fragrance tablet dissolves in wash water and mixes with non-fragranced laundry detergent to create a desired scent. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130210693 | PROTECTION OF THE COLOR OF TEXTILE FIBERS BY MEANS OF CATIONIC POLYSACCHRIDES - The present invention relates to the use of a cationic polysaccharide in a detergent composition used for treating dyed textile fibers in an aqueous medium, in order to reduce the loss of color of the dyed fibers when treating same using said detergent composition. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130252873 | METHOD FOR REDUCED ENCRUSTATION OF TEXTILES USING A POLYMER COMPRISING MALEIC ACID, VINYL ACETATE, AND ALKYL ACRYLATE - A laundry detergent composition includes an alkalinity source, at least one nonionic surfactant and a polymer comprising maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate monomers. The alkalinity source is present in an amount between about 1% and about 75% by weight of the laundry detergent composition and includes at least one member selected from alkali metal hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates. The polymer comprising maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate monomers is present in an amount equal to or greater than about 0.5% by weight of the laundry detergent composition. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130324452 | SPRAY-DRIED DETERGENT POWDER - The present invention is a spray-dried powder comprising: (i) from 20 to 80 wt % of a first spray-dried particle comprising less than 5 wt % sulphate, anionic detersive surfactant and having a bulk density of from 300 g/l to 450 g/l: and (ii) from 20 to 80 wt % of a second spray-dried particle comprising at least 45 wt % sulphate, 0 wt % to 15 wt % anionic detersive surfactant, and having a bulk density of from 350 g/l to 700 g/l. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130345107 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SOLVENT FOR WASHING AND DRY-CLEANING, AND LAUNDRY COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a solvent for cleaning textiles or clothes. The present invention provides a solvent for cleaning which has a specified formula that is safe on the human body and environment, as well as good cleaning ability against oil-based and water-based contaminants and can be quickly dried. The solvent of the present invention and a composition comprising the same can be effectively used to water clean or dry clean textiles or clothes at home. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140187461 | POLYMERIC AGENTS THAT IMPROVE PRIMARY WASHING EFFICIENCY - The primary washing power of washing and cleaning agents was to be improved, in particular with respect to oil- and/or fat-containing stains. This was achieved substantially by the incorporation of polymers that derive from N,N-dimethylacrylamide. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187462 | POLYMERIC AGENTS THAT IMPROVE PRIMARY WASHING EFFICIENCY - The primary washing power of washing and cleaning agents was to be improved, in particular with respect to oil- and/or fat-containing stains. This was achieved substantially by the incorporation of polymers having an aggregation parameter X | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140249066 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BENEFIT AGENT DELIVERY PARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to benefit agent delivery particles containing at least one benefit agent and at least one cellulosic polymer. The disclosure further relates to compositions containing benefit agent delivery particles and processes for making and using such compositions. The disclosure further relates to methods of imparting a benefit delivery capability to a cleaning composition. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140342969 | ENCAPSULATES - The present application relates to encapsulated, solid, water soluble benefit agents and products comprising such encapsulates, as well as processes for making and using such encapsulates and products comprising such encapsulates. In one aspect, the present application relates to a melamine formaldehyde and/or urea formaldehyde encapsulation process that offers as solution to the dissolution of solid, water soluble benefit agents during the process's emulsification step. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140349906 | COLOR-PROTECTING WASHING OR CLEANING AGENT - The color preservation of detergents and cleaners during their use for the washing or cleaning of colored textiles may be improved through the use of fiber-like polyamides in a washing composition. Color transfer inhibition arises through the use of water-insoluble polyamides when these are present in the form of fibers with a small fiber diameter. This invention relates to fibers, compositions and methods relating to inhibition of color transfer in the washing or cleaning of colored textiles. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140357541 | DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PYRIDINOL-N-OXIDE COMPOSITIONS - This disclosure relates to detergent compositions containing pyridinol-N-oxide compounds and being substantially free of bleach. Methods for treating a stained fabric using such detergent compositions are also disclosed. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150018263 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - A laundry detergent composition comprising an agglomerate particle wherein the agglomerate particle comprises;
| 01-15-2015 |
| 20150105310 | Laundry Additives from Crude Protein Sources - Modified protein compositions that provide benefits in laundry products are produced by minimal processing of crude protein sources. Modifications include reaction with one or more of 1) cationic functional agents, 2) anionic functional agents, 3) proteolytic enzymes, 4) redudng agents and 5) oxidizing agents. They may be complexed with a surfactant to improve the separation from insoluble cellulosic carbohydrate materials in the crude protein sources, and to improve their dispersibility and effectiveness in laundry products. The resulting products may provide benefits of preventing soil redeposition, preventing dye transfer, soil repellency, and fabric wear reduction in laundry operations. The invention also encompasses the laundry products comprising the protein compositions. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150148278 | NOVEL CLEANING METHOD - The invention provides a method and formulation for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, wherein the formulation is free of organic solvents. Preferably, the substrate is wetted so as to achieve a substrate to water ratio of between 1:0.1 to 1:5 w/w. Optionally, the formulation additionally comprises at least one cleaning material and, in this embodiment, it is preferred that the polymeric particles are coated with the at least one cleaning material. Preferably, the cleaning material comprises a surfactant, which most preferably has detergent properties. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fibre. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of nylon, most preferably in the form of nylon chips. The results obtained are very much in line with those observed when carrying out conventional dry cleaning processes and the method provides the significant advantage that the use of solvents, with all the attendant drawbacks in terms of cost and environmental considerations, can be avoided. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150148279 | METHOD OF REMOVING POLYMERIC CONTAMINANTS FROM PAPERMAKING SURFACES - Embodiments of methods of removing polymeric soils from papermaking machine surfaces including developing a solvent blend that is a solubility match for the polymeric soils as defined by a Hansen Solubility factor less than 4 for all polymeric soils, producing an aqueous cleanser comprising the solvent blend, and applying the aqueous cleanser to papermaking surfaces such that the aqueous cleanser solubilizes and removes the polymeric soils from papermaking surfaces. The solvent blend comprises at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one dibasic ester, and at least one terpene solvent. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150307816 | FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYURETHANE, POLYUREA AND/OR POLYURETHANEUREA POLYMERS - The present disclosure relates to compositions and systems comprising fit retention polymers and methods of making and using the same. Methods of using such compositions including contacting a fabric with the fabric care composition are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150329800 | METHODS FOR PREVENTION AND REDUCTION OF SCALE FORMATION - Methods of preventing or reducing scale formation or corrosion may include combining at least one scale-forming fluid including at least one scaling compound with at least one anti-scale material chosen from at least one scale-adsorbent agent. The methods may reduce or prevent the formation of scale on surfaces of liquid-related process equipment, such as boilers and heat exchangers. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160090563 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A POLYETHERAMINE - The present invention relates generally to cleaning compositions and, more specifically, to cleaning compositions containing a polyetheramine that is suitable for removal of stains from soiled materials. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160376535 | HEPMC - The present application relates to high efficiency particles and compositions, such as consumer products, comprising such high efficiency particles as well as processes for making and using such high efficiency particles and compositions comprising such high efficiency particles. Such high efficiency particles and compositions provide enhanced benefit agent delivery to a situs that is treated with such high efficiency particles and compositions. | 12-29-2016 |
