The present invention provides for obtaining microemulsion formulations without the presence of an oil phase for the removal of oil from solid surfaces, specifically in sandstone rocks. Oil impregnation on solid surfaces is a major challenge due to the need to purify environments affected by environmental disasters and accidents related to the oil and gas industry. Thus, the study and development of technologies capable of preventing or remedying the effects that oil contamination on solid surfaces can cause is justified, Several technologies present themselves as promising candidates for the remediation of contaminated surfaces, but many of them can have high execution costs, as in the case of classic microemulsions, or generation of secondary residues. The process of the present invention does not present these disadvantages, consisting of obtaining microemulsion systems containing nonionic surfactants of different degrees of ethoxylation (lauryl alcohol with 10, 8 and 6 ethoxylation bonds), short-chain alcohol (1-butanol) and distilled water for the extraction of heavy crude oil impregnated in sandstone rocks. The formulations presented are capable of using low active matter compositions, unlike classical microemulsions which, in most cases, require a high amount of surfactant.

This invention relates to a process for preparing an inverse emulsion comprising mixing an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble (co)polymer A synthesized from at least one cationic monomer and an inverse EMI 2 emulsion comprising a water-soluble (co)polymer B synthesized from at least one cationic monomer, optionally followed by distillation.

This invention also relates to the inverse emulsion thus obtained, a detergent or cosmetic or softening composition comprising such an inverse emulsion, as well as the use of such an inverse emulsion to improve the softening properties of a fabric softening composition.

This invention relates to a water in oil emulsion composition which provides enhanced delivery of water soluble skin benefit agent. The invention more particularly relates to a wash off composition e.g that for washing hair, body, hand or face which generally contain anionic surfactants and yet provide enhanced delivery of such agents. It does this by delivering the actives through a specific water-in-oil emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion comprises a hydrophobic phase preferably petrolatum with preferred emulsifiers being non-ionic surfactant of specified HLB range.

Described herein are compositions and methods for use in automotive care. The present disclosure includes compositions directed to, for example, a wheel cleaner.

The present invention concerns a detergent comprising a deoxyribonuclease (DNase). The present invention further relates to methods and uses of the detergent comprising a deoxyribonuclease (DNase) for laundering.

This invention relates to a process for preparing an inverse emulsion comprising mixing an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble (co)polymer A synthesized from at least one cationic monomer and an inverse EMI 2 emulsion comprising a water-soluble (co)polymer B synthesized from at least one cationic monomer, optionally followed by distillation. This invention also relates to the inverse emulsion thus obtained, a detergent or cosmetic or softening composition comprising such an inverse emulsion, as well as the use of such an inverse emulsion to improve the softening properties of a fabric softening composition.

An acidic liquid fabric care composition that includes: citric acid and/or a salt thereof; a first sulfur-containing compound selected from a sulfate compound, a bisulfate compound, or a combination thereof; a fragrance material; and water. Related methods of making and using such compositions.

An emulsion having a volatile silicone solvent or silicone solvent blend, a primary non-ionic emulsifier substantially free of silicone or a blend of non-ionic emulsifiers substantially free of silicone, and water.

Self-invertible inverse latex including as an inverting agent for surfactant species of the alkylpolyglycoside family, the alkyl chain of which includes from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and use thereof as thickener and/or emulsifier and/or stabilizer for a detergent or cleaning formulation for industrial or household use.

Described herein are compositions and methods for use in automotive care. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to water-based compositions comprising silicone combinations that delivery cleaning, protective, preservative and shine qualities.