The invention provides a detergent composition for the non-oxidative laundering of fabric stains, the composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 to 10% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of ethylenediamine-N,N′-bis-(2-hydroxyphenyl) acetic acid (EDDHA) and/or salts thereof, and (b) from 3 to 80% (by weight based on the total weight of the composition) of one or more detersive surfactants.

A caustic composition for cleaning apparatus, said composition comprising: a caustic component; a first low foaming anionic surfactant; a second nonionic surfactant; and a foam controlling agent comprising an amino acid. Methods of using such compositions are also disclosed.

A caustic composition for cleaning apparatus, said composition comprising: a caustic component; a first low foaming anionic surfactant; a second nonionic surfactant; and a foam controlling agent comprising an amino acid. Methods of using such compositions are also disclosed.

A reconstitutable surfactant-based powder has good solubility in water and forms a stable gel when dispersed in water. The reconstitutable surfactant-based powder consists of a polymer/gum system and a dry powder extract.

The invention includes ware detergent compositions which provides superior cleaning and removal of oily and fatty soils, without the production of excessive foam. According to the invention applicants have discovered that use of a quaternary cationic surfactant in combination with a nonionic low foaming surfactant can provide oily soil removal from ware that is superior to traditional warewash detergent formulations. Compositions for alkaline, preferably solid, warewash detergents are disclosed, as well as their use in dish machines and methods of manufacture.

The invention includes ware detergent compositions which provides superior cleaning and removal of oily and fatty soils, without the production of excessive foam. According to the invention applicants have discovered that use of a quaternary cationic surfactant in combination with a nonionic low foaming surfactant can provide oily soil removal from ware that is superior to traditional warewash detergent formulations. Compositions for alkaline, preferably solid, warewash detergents are disclosed, as well as their use in dish machines and methods of manufacture.

A cleaning composition having an aqueous solutions containing amino carboxylic acid chelators comprising (a) trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid monohydrate or salt thereof or (b) iminodiacetic acid or salt thereof may be used as an alternative for phosphates, NTA, and/or EDTA. The cleaning composition is used in industrial, commercial, or residential settings.

A cleaning composition having an aqueous solutions containing amino carboxylic acid chelators comprising (a) trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid monohydrate or salt thereof or (b) iminodiacetic acid or salt thereof may be used as an alternative for phosphates, NTA, and/or EDTA. The cleaning composition is used in industrial, commercial, or residential settings.

The present invention is directed towards a process for manufacturing a complexing agent, said process comprising the steps of (a) Providing a nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b) ##STR00001## With M being selected from alkali metal and hydrogen and combinations thereof, (b) Saponification with a total alkali amount of 2.5 to 2.9 mol of alkali metal hydroxide per mole of nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and a pH value in the range of from 9.5 to 11.5 at the end of step (b), (c) Adding an amount of alkali metal hydroxide so that the total alkali content is 2.9 to 3.15 moles per mole nitrile according to general formula (I a) or (I b), respectively, and (d) Allowing further conversion.

Provided herein are compositions for removing and/or suppressing a hazardous material from an environment or from a body after an activity in athletic and recreational facilities. The hazardous material includes dusts or contaminants, including per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and heavy metals. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the compositions and methods for decontamination of a surface with the compositions.