A description is given of a composition comprising at least one isosorbide diester, at least one isosorbide monoester and at least one fatty acid, and also of a process for the preparation thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as pearlizing agent and opacifier in cosmetic compositions and detergents.

A method of treating a building for mold contamination including the steps of assessing and locating mold growth areas, constructing a containment barrier around the mold growth areas, vacuuming, abrading and surface treating the mold growth areas, ceilings, walls and window treatments with mold cleaner, replacing air filters from air handlers, removing all registers and vent grills in the treated areas and washing the vent grills with mold cleaner, vacuuming all registers and accessible ductwork, treating the heating and ventilation system, associated ductwork and wall cavities with an atomized mold cleaner, vacuuming all flooring, horizontal surfaces, walls, furniture and mattresses, re-vacuuming all flooring, re-treating the heating and ventilation system and associated ductwork with an atomized mold cleaner and re-treating the work area including any exposed wall cavities with an atomized mold cleaner, deconstructing and discarding containment barrier and reinstalling all registers and vent grills.

Cleaning compositions and methods for removing chewing gum, its components and other sticky soils from surfaces, especially production facilities, are disclosed. Cleaning composition solutions that do not require a rinse step are disclosed and suitable for treatment of surfaces having indirect food contact. In an aspect, the cleaning compositions and methods employ a scraping-spraying-wiping procedure.

A toilet that includes a tank configured to hold water from a water supply; a reservoir fluidly connected to the tank and configured to hold a cleaning compound comprising a chemical compound and water from the water supply; and an actuator configured to control a flush cycle of the toilet upon a first activation, the actuator including at least one nozzle fluidly connected to the reservoir and configured to discharge an amount of the cleaning compound external to the tank upon at least one of the first activation or a second activation.

The invention relates to a disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising at least one triamine-based antimicrobial agent, at least one pH-dependent anionic surfactant and at least one non-ionic surfactant, which delivers effective disinfection, cleaning and low streaking or visual residues on surfaces.

Disclosed is a method for treating a system, the method comprising providing a composition comprising HCl, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of isopropyl alcohol and propargyl alcohol, an ethoxylate, and at least one ketone selected from the group consisting of methyl vinyl ketone, acetone, and acetophenone; and inserting the composition into at least one of an oil well and a gas well.

Aqueous hard surface cleaner compositions useful for removing permanent ink are disclosed. The compositions comprise 75 to 99 wt. % of water; 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a monoterpene; 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a C.sub.10-C.sub.17 fatty acid derivative; and 0.1 to 5 wt. % of one or more surfactants. The fatty acid derivative is selected from N,N-dialkyl amides, N,N-dialkyl esteramines, and N,N-dialkyl amidoamines. Preferably, a base such as sodium carbonate or monoethanolamine is also included. The invention includes concentrates comprising the non-aqueous components recited above, as well as other applications for the cleaners and concentrates such as graffiti removers and permanent ink erasers. The combination of a monoterpene and certain fatty acid derivatives, especially fatty N,N-dialkyl amides, unexpectedly enables even dilute aqueous compositions to rapidly decolorize black permanent marker from hard, non-porous surfaces.

A composition comprising a base, nonylphenol, at least one quaternary ammonium compound, and glycol ether EB is provided in a method for solubilizing calcium carbonate in an aqueous suspension or dispersion of calcium carbonate.

The invention relates to a method for fighting mold, algae, and other microorganisms on various wall, floor, or ceiling surfaces infested with said organisms, and on masonry in general. The method comprises the following steps carried out consecutively: applying a first solution to the infested surface, wherein the first solution contains at least one surfactant compound; applying at least once a second solution that was basified by means of caustic soda to the infested surface, wherein the solution contains at least one hypochlorite compound; applying a third solution to the infested surface, wherein the solution contains at least hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid as active substances, and wherein the application of the third solution is continued until the foam formation on the infested surface has ended; applying a fourth solution to the infested surface, wherein the solution contains at least one quaternary ammonium compound.

Liquid concentrated surfactant compositions including an anionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, and a cationic surfactant are disclosed. The liquid concentrated surfactant compositions are substantially free of any water or solvent and consist substantially of the surfactants. The liquid concentrated surfactant compositions are effective as cleaning compositions.