There are disclosed co-granules coated with hydroxymethyl cellulose and containing: b1) cyclic sulfonimine, b2) bleach activator selected from the group consisting of tetraacetylethylenediamine, decanoyloxybenzoic acid or mixtures thereof, and b3) carboxymethyl cellulose as binder, wherein the binder consists of the carboxymethyl cellulose of component b)3 which has a solubility of at least 1 g of carboxymethyl cellulose in 1 L of water at 25° C. and wherein the coating comprises hydroxymethyl cellulose in an amount of from 5 to 20 wt. % of the coated co-granules.

The disclosure relates to a method for washing textiles in a washing machine that comprises a washing chamber for receiving a washing liquid and textiles to be cleaned, as well as an activation device which has an inlet for supplying washing liquid from the washing chamber into said activation device and an outlet for conducting washing liquid out of the activation device and into said washing chamber, and which also comprises at least one activation agent that is suitable for triggering a process for the formation of free radicals in the washing liquid, within said activation device, said washing liquid containing an acylhydrazone.

A phosphorus-free automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising: (a) 0.5 to 10 wt % of a polymer comprising polymerized units of: (i) 65 to 75 wt % (meth)acrylic acid, (ii) 15 to 25 wt % of a monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and (iii) 7 to 13 wt % 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS); and having M.sub.w from 5,000 to 100,000; (b) 15 to 50 wt % carbonate, (c) 0 to 50 wt % citrate and (d) 10 to 40 wt % of a bleaching agent.

A phosphorus-free automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising: (a) 0.5 to 8 wt % of a first polymer comprising polymerized units of: (i) 60 to 82 wt % (meth)acrylic acid, (ii) 10 to 30 wt % of a monoethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and (iii) 8 to 25 wt % 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS); and having M.sub.w from 5,000 to 100,000; (b) 0.5 to 8 wt % of a second polymer comprising polymerized units of: (i) 60 to 95 wt % (meth)acrylic acid, (ii) 5 to 40 wt % 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS); and having M.sub.w from 5,000 to 100,000; (c) 15 to 50 wt % carbonate, (d) 5 to 50 wt % citrate and (e) 10 to 30 wt % of a bleaching agent.

Stabilized compositions employing a binding system for improving shelf stability of an activated bleach composition containing a peroxygen source and a catalyst activator are disclosed. Stabilized compositions employ a binding system comprising an anionic surfactant for a solid formulation of a catalyst activator and peroxygen source to provide shelf stability for an activated bleach composition. Methods of formulating and use are further disclosed.

The invention relates to a solid composition for use in the treatment of textiles, containing respectively with respect to the total weight of the solid composition, a respective total amount of 25-65 wt.-% of at least one peroxide compound, 10-20 wt.-% of at least one organic bleaching activator, 5-20 wt.-% alkali metal silicate, 1-15 wt.-% of at least one polysaccharide, 0-5 wt.-% surfactant. Said solid composition is enveloped in a water-soluble material in order to obtain storage-stable single use portions together with liquid surfactant-containing compositions. The claimed solid composition can be used as an additive in conventional textile treatment agents.

Effervescent compositions are disclosed, particularly effervescent compositions useful in toilet bowls. The effervescent composition may include at least one liquid or solid hydrogen peroxide source and at least one catalyst capable of catalyzing an oxidation of the hydrogen peroxide source in the presence of a liquid, such as water. Accordingly, the effervescent composition is capable of effervescence in the presence of a liquid. The effervescent composition may also include a non-hygroscopic solvent. The presence of the non-hygroscopic solvent may assist the effervescent composition in substantially avoiding effervescence until the composition contacts the liquid. Optionally, the ratio of the hydrogen peroxide source and catalyst to the non-hygroscopic solvent is not less than 9:1.

A composition that is useful for disinfecting surfaces, instruments, or equipment that may comprise an oxidizer precursor, a pH adjusting agent, an acetylating agent, a chelating agent, and a quaternary ammonium salt is described. The composition may be dispensed in a variety of ways, for example, such as a sprayed solution, a fog, or a foam.

Phosphate-free automatic dishwashing detergent composition including a new amylase.

Solid, concentrated, multi-use, stabilized peroxygen bleach compositions are disclosed. The solid compositions employ a C6-C18 fatty acid binding system for improving shelf stability of an activated bleach composition containing a peroxygen source and a bleach activating agent. Methods of formulating and methods of use are further provided.