Abstract:
Processes for modifying a textile to improve its performance which comprise the steps of a) contacting a textile comprising fibers with a treating composition comprising an ionic liquid under conditions sufficient to modify at least surfaces of the fibers, thereby provide a performance improvement to treated textile; b) optionally, contacting a textile comprising fibers with a composition comprising a benefit agent; and c) at least partially removing the treating composition from the textile. In specific embodiments, the surface modification comprises a partial dissolution of at least one outer layer of the fibers and/or crystal structure change in at least surfaces of the fibers. The surface modification can impart improvements to the textile or allow embedding or attachment of a benefit agent in the fibers.
Abstract:
This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions. The catalysts are zwitterionic sulfate derivatives of 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline.
Abstract:
A class of ionic liquids and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Specifically, these novel ionic liquids can be derived from anionic surfactants, such as alkyl aryl sulfonates, and mid-chain branched derivatives of alkyl sulfates, alkyl alkoxy sulfates, and alkyl aryl sulfonates. In addition, ionic liquids can be derived from other anionic surfactants, such as methyl ester sulfonates (MES), alkyl glycerol ether sulfonates, and alpha olefin sulfonates. Anions may be paired with a variety of cations to achieve various advantageous properties. The present invention also relates to compositions containing these ionic liquids and method of using the same.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions that can be used to provide lipophilic fluids with bleaching capabilities, lipophilic fluid cleaning compositions having bleaching capabilities and processes of making and using same. Such compositions provide the cleaning benefits of typical lipophilic solvents and additional cleaning benefits that include bleaching.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for the controlled availability of formulation components, such as organic catalysts, into a wash solution. More particularly, the present invention relates to products and bleaching compositions containing such formulation components and laundry methods employing such formulation components.
Abstract:
Asymmetrical bleach activators are provided. The compounds have formula (I), wherein L is a leaving group selected from the group consisting of: (II), (III), (IV), (V) and (VI); wherein j is 0 or 1 and furthermore, when j is 0, then i is 0, and when j is 1, then i is 0 or 1. The spacer group Z, when present, is selected from the group consisting of C2-C16 linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, aryl, and (VII), wherein m = 1 to 10 and each of R -R are independently selected from H and CH3; wherein the group G can be R or R ; R is a C7-C13 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C7-C11 linear or branched chain saturated alkyl group, R is independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C8 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl and aryl, preferably a C1-C4 linear saturated alkyl group and R is a C1-C4 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group. Preferred compounds include the compounds when R is a C7-C11 linear or branched saturated alkyl group, and most preferably when R is a linear C8 or C9 saturated alkyl group and R , when present, and R are CH3. Bleach additive and bleaching compositions including the asymmetrical bleach activators and methods of cleaning fabrics are also provided. 00000
Abstract:
Unsymmetrical acyclic imide bleach activators are provided. The compounds have formula (I) wherein R1 is a C7-C13 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, R2 is a C1-C8 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group and R3 is a C1-c4 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group. Preferred compounds include the compounds when R1 is a C7-C11 linear or branched saturated alkyl group, and most preferably when R1 is a linear C8 or C9 saturated alkyl group and R2 and R3 are CH3. Bleach additive and bleaching compositions including the unsymmetrical acyclic bleach activators and methods of cleaning fabrics are also provided.
Abstract:
Unsymmetrical acyclic imide bleach activators are provided. The compounds have formula (I) wherein R1 is a C7-C13 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, R2 is a C1-C8 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group and R3 is a C1-c4 linear or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group. Preferred compounds include the compounds when R1 is a C7-C11 linear or branched saturated alkyl group, and most preferably when R1 is a linear C8 or C9 saturated alkyl group and R2 and R3 are CH3. Bleach additive and bleaching compositions including the unsymmetrical acyclic bleach activators and methods of cleaning fabrics are also provided.