A process for producing a bio-based surfactant comprising an alkyl disulphate salt comprises the steps of methanolysis of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoic acid (mcl-PHA) to provide hydroxy fatty acid methyl ester monomers (HFAME's), reduction of the HFAME's to provide 1,3 alkyl diols, sulphation of the 1,3 alkyl diols to provide 1,3 alkyl disulphates, and neutralisation of the alkyl disulphates to provide a bio-based surfactant comprising 1,3 alkyl disulphate salt. A bio-based surfactant comprising a mixture of medium chain length 1,3 alkyl disulphate salts is also described.

A process for producing a bio-based surfactant comprising an alkyl disulphate salt comprises the steps of methanolysis of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoic acid (mcl-PHA) to provide hydroxy fatty acid methyl ester monomers (HFAME's), reduction of the HFAME's to provide 1,3 alkyl diols, sulphation of the 1,3 alkyl diols to provide 1,3 alkyl disulphates, and neutralisation of the alkyl disulphates to provide a bio-based surfactant comprising 1,3 alkyl disulphate salt. A bio-based surfactant comprising a mixture of medium chain length 1,3 alkyl disulphate salts is also described.

A fabric care composition is provided, comprising: a fabric care benefit agent; and a deposition aid polymer is provided, comprising >50 to 99 wt % of structural units of formula (I)

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wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, —C.sub.1-4 alkyl and —CH.sub.2OR.sup.3; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from —C.sub.1-12 alkyl and phenyl; and 1 to <50 wt % of structural units of formula (II)

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wherein R.sup.2 is selected from Formula (III), Formula (IV) and Formula (V)

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wherein A.sup.− is a counter anion; wherein R.sup.4 is selected from a hydrogen, a —C.sub.1-12 alkyl group and a phenyl group; and wherein R.sup.5 is selected from a hydrogen and a —C.sub.1-8 alkyl group; wherein the deposition aid polymer has a weight average molecular weight of <100,000 Daltons; and with the proviso that the deposition aid polymer has an average of ≥two structural units of formula (II) per molecule.

A cleaning composition that comprises a nonionic sorbitan alkyl polyglucoside crosspolymer, at least one functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, water, and an acid source.

Detergent compositions are disclosed which provide superior cleaning and removal of proteinaceous and starchy soils. Applicants have discovered a surfactant package which acts to enhance and improve the performance of enzymes such as proteases and/or amylases. Compositions for pot and pan warewash detergents and soaks are disclosed, as well as their use in manual or dish machine cleaning.

Detergent compositions are disclosed which provide superior cleaning and removal of proteinaceous and starchy soils. Applicants have discovered a surfactant package which acts to enhance and improve the performance of enzymes such as proteases and/or amylases. Compositions for pot and pan warewash detergents and soaks are disclosed, as well as their use in manual or dish machine cleaning.

Detergent compositions are disclosed which provide superior cleaning and removal of proteinaceous and starchy soils. Applicants have discovered a surfactant package which acts to enhance and improve the performance of enzymes such as proteases and/or amylases. Compositions for pot and pan warewash detergents and soaks are disclosed, as well as their use in manual or dish machine cleaning.

Detergent compositions are disclosed which provide superior cleaning and removal of proteinaceous and starchy soils. Applicants have discovered a surfactant package which acts to enhance and improve the performance of enzymes such as proteases and/or amylases. Compositions for pot and pan warewash detergents and soaks are disclosed, as well as their use in manual or dish machine cleaning.

The present invention relates to compositions such as cleaning compositions comprising a mix of enzymes. The invention further relates to use of compositions comprising such enzymes in cleaning processes and/or for cleaning of organic stains, methods for removal or reduction of stains.

A laundry article has a water soluble substrate that has a first predefined region on a first side and a second predefined region on a second side. The at least one of the first predefined region and the second predefined region is coated a detergent coating.