Abstract:
A concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition is provided which comprises a microemulsion comprising an oil phase of which the "oil" is a nonionic surfactant, a predominant aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfactant oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of said microemulsion, the cleaning composition dilutable with water for use as an all purpose cleaner and characterized by exhibiting the feature of blooming upon such dilution even in the absence of a lipophilic oil (or solvent). The blooming phenomenon is associated with the formation of a liquid crystal dispersion, which liquid crystal state is found to greatly enhance the cleaning effectiveness of the composition. In one aspect of the invention, one of the dispersing agent surfactants is a cationic surfactant which may be a quaternary ammonium compound capable of imparting an antimicrobial effect to the composition.
Abstract:
A concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition is provided which comprises a microemulsion comprising an oil phase of which the "oil" is a nonionic surfactant, a predominant aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfactant oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of said microemulsion, the cleaning composition dilutable with water for use as an all purpose cleaner and characterized by exhibiting the feature of blooming upon such dilution even in the absence of a lipophilic oil (or solvent). The blooming phenomenon is associated with the formation of a liquid crystal dispersion, which liquid crystal state is found to greatly enhance the cleaning effectiveness of the composition. In one aspect of the invention, one of the dispersing agent surfactants is a cationic surfactant which may be a quaternary ammonium compound capable of imparting an antimicrobial effect to the composition.
Abstract:
A concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition is provided which comprises a microemulsion comprising an oil phase of which the "oil" is a nonionic surfactant, a predominant aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfactant oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of said microemulsion, the cleaning composition dilutable with water for use as an all purpose cleaner and characterized by exhibiting the feature of blooming upon such dilution even in the absence of a lipophilic oil (or solvent). The blooming phenomenon is associated with the formation of a liquid crystal dispersion, which liquid crystal state is found to greatly enhance the cleaning effectiveness of the composition. In one aspect of the invention, one of the dispersing agent surfactants is a cationic surfactant which may be a quaternary ammonium compound capable of imparting an antimicrobial effect to the composition.
Abstract:
A concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition is provided which comprises a microemulsion comprising an oil phase of which the "oil" is a nonionic surfactant, a predominant aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfacta nt oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of said microemulsion, the cleaning composition dilutable with water for use as an a ll purpose cleaner and characterized by exhibiting the feature of blooming upon such dilution even in the absence of a lipophilic oil (or solvent). The blooming phenomenon is associated with the formation of a liquid crystal dispersion, which liquid crystal state is found to greatly enhance the cleaning effectiveness of the composition. In one aspect of the invention, o ne of the dispersing agent surfactants is a cationic surfactant which may be a quaternary ammonium compound capable of imparting an antimicrobial effect to the composition.
Abstract:
The invention is a hard surface abrasive scouring cleanser having no significant syneresis, undue viscosity or yield stress increase, stably suspends abrasives, and has excellent rinsing characteristics. Furthermore, the present invention provides a stably suspended abrasive scouring cleanser which uses relatively small amounts of surfactants, thus lowering the total cost of producing these cleansers. The lesser amount of surfactant also affords the cleanser a milder feel and lower unaesthetic surfactant odor, while also requiring lower levels of fragrance. The absence of solvents results in a less irritating product as well. In one aspect the invention comprises, in aqueous solution: (a) a cross-linked polyacrylate; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) a pH adjusting agent; and (d) a calcium carbonate abrasive. In a further aspect the invention comprises, in aqueous solution: (a) a cross-linked polyacrylate thickener; (b) a mixed surfactant system which comprises one anionic surfactant and an amine oxide nonionic surfactant; (c) a pH adjusting agent; (d) a hydrotrope; and (e) a particulate abrasive.
Abstract:
A concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition is provided which comprises a microemulsion comprising an oil phase of which the 'oil' is a nonionic surfactant, a predominant aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfactant oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of said microemulsion, the cleaning composition dilutable with water for use as an all purpose cleaner and characterized by exhibiting the feature of blooming upon such dilution even in the absence of a lipophilic oil (or solvent). The blooming phenomenon is associated with the formation of a liquid crystal dispersion, which liquid crystal state is found to greatly enhance the cleaning effectiveness of the composition. In one aspect of the invention, one of the dispersing agent surfactants is a cationic surfactant which may be a quaternary ammonium compound capable of imparting an antimicrobial effect to the composition.
Abstract:
A concentrated, dilutable cleaning composition is provided which comprises a microemulsion comprising an oil phase of which the "oil" is a nonionic surfactant, a predominant aqueous continuous phase, a polar organic solvent coupling agent, and a combination of surfactants different from the surfactant oil phase as the dispersing agent facilitating formation of said microemulsion, the cleaning composition dilutable with water for use as an all purpose cleaner and characterized by exhibiting the feature of blooming upon such dilution even in the absence of a lipophilic oil (or solvent). The blooming phenomenon is associated with the formation of a liquid crystal dispersion, which liquid crystal state is found to greatly enhance the cleaning effectiveness of the composition. In one aspect of the invention, one of the dispersing agent surfactants is a cationic surfactant which may be a quaternary ammonium compound capable of imparting an antimicrobial effect to the composition.
Abstract:
Una composición limpiadora concentrada, que se puede diluir, de una microemulsión clara, que comprende: a) al menos el 70% en peso de agua, siendo dicho agua parte de una fase continua predominantemente acuosa; b) 0, 1-25% en peso de un primer tensioactivo no iónico que tiene un HLB menor de 10, constituyendo efectivamente el mencionado primer tensioactivo no iónico un fase de aceite, de ligeramente soluble a esencialmente insoluble en agua; c) 0, 01-5% en peso de un tensioactivo catiónico o aniónico; d) 0, 05-10% en peso de un segundo tensioactivo no iónico que tiene un HLB mayor de 10, siendo la relación del total del primer y segundo tensioactivos no iónicos respecto del tensioactivo catiónico o aniónico, al menos, mayor de 1:1, constituyendo el tensioactivo catiónico y el segundo tensioactivo no iónico, un agente dispersante para la primera fase de tensioactivo no iónico; y e) hasta el 25% de un agente de acoplamiento que comprende un solvente polar orgánico; caracterizándose dicha composición limpiadora por presentar la característica de formar una eflorescencia tras su dilución con agua, incluso en ausencia de un aceite lipófilo.
Abstract:
The invention is a hard surface abrasive scouring cleanser having no significant syneresis, undue viscosity or yield stress increase, stably suspends abrasives, and has excellent rinsing characteristics. Furthermore, the present invention provides a stably suspended abrasive scouring cleanser which uses relatively small amounts of surfactants, thus lowering the total cost of producing these cleansers. The lesser amount of surfactant also affords the cleanser a milder feel and lower unaesthetic surfactant odor, while also requiring lower levels of fragrance. The absence of solvents results in a less irritating product as well. In one aspect the invention comprises, in aqueous solution: (a) a cross-linked polyacrylate; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) a pH adjusting agent; and (d) a calcium carbonate abrasive. In a further aspect the invention comprises, in aqueous solution: (a) a cross-linked polyacrylate thickener; (b) a mixed surfactant system which comprises one anionic surfactant and an amine oxide nonionic surfactant; (c) a pH adjusting agent; (d) a hydrotrope; and (e) a particulate abrasive.