Detergent compositions

The detergent composition, featuring anionic surfactants, amine N-oxides, and alcohol ethoxylates, addresses aquatic toxicity concerns by reducing surfactant-related hazards, ensuring effective cleaning and environmental safety through optimized chemical formulation.

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PCT/EP2024/065986
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WO · WO
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Priority Date
2023-07-14
Filing Date
2024-06-10
Publication Date
2024-12-19

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Technical Problem

Conventional detergent compositions pose aquatic toxicity risks due to surfactants, which can harm aquatic organisms and contaminate waterways, necessitating the development of more environmentally friendly cleaning agents with reduced toxicity while maintaining effective cleaning performance.

Method used

A detergent composition comprising specific ratios of anionic surfactants, amine N-oxides, alcohol ethoxylates, and hydrotropes/humectants, which reduces aquatic toxicity while maintaining soil removal efficiency, as demonstrated by the use of compounds like N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide and ethoxylated alcohols, formulated to minimize environmental impact.

Benefits of technology

The composition achieves reduced aquatic toxicity and maintains effective stain removal performance, as shown by lower ErCx values in aquatic toxicity tests and comparable stain removal indices to compositions without amine oxides, indicating a more environmentally friendly and effective cleaning solution.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a detergent composition [composition (C), herein after], suitable for use as cleaning compositions in laundry and in the washing of housewares such as including tableware, kitchenware, floors, and other hard surfaces, said composition (C) comprising, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), from 5.00 to 50.00 weight percentage [wt. %, herein after] of at least one anionic surfactant, from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. % of at least one amine / V-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after], from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after], and from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant.
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[0001] "DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS" FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to improved detergent compositions, suitable for use as cleaning compositions in laundry and in the washing of housewares such as including tableware, kitchenware, floors, and other hard surfaces, said detergent compositions demonstrating reduced aquatic toxicity characteristics. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing said detergent compositions and the use thereof in cleaning operations. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Detergent compositions are ubiquitous and widely applied in domestic, institutional and industrial settings, especially with reference to their use as laundry detergent compositions, (manual) dishwashing detergent compositions, hard surface detergent compositions, and cleaning compositions in general for all sorts of applications wherein materials are contaminated with soils such as carbohydrate soils, protein soils, blood and water hardness soils in terms of high amounts of dissolved calcium and magnesium in water and soap scum, food oils soils, fat soils, and greasy soils thereby including sebum, cosmetics (e.g. lipstick), and dirty motor oil. In general, detergents are complex chemical compositions composed of surfactants and various additives, such as chelating agents, anti-redeposition agents, and fragrances. Surfactants, being large volume chemicals, constitute the predominant component in detergent or cleaning compositions, whether it be for household or professional use. The incorporation of one or more surfactants in detergent compositions serves the purpose of reducing the interfacial tension between oil and water by adsorbing at the liquid-liquid and / or liquid-solid interface. When dissolved in water, surfactants provide detergent compositions with the ability to remove soil from surfaces and further dispersion of said soil in the washing liquor. Chemically, each surfactant molecule is characterized by a hydrophilic head part, said hydrophilic head part being attracted to surrounding water molecules, and a hydrophobic tail part, said hydrophobic tail part repelling surrounding water molecules and simultaneously attaching itself to oil and grease in soil. As a result, these opposing forces loosen the soil and subsequently suspend it in the aqueous environment. In other words, surfactants disperse soil that normally does not dissolve in water by itself. Therefore, surfactants constitute the key component in detergent or cleaning compositions by detaching stains and further keeping the soil in the surrounding aqueous environment thereby preventing re-deposition of the soil onto the surface from which it has been removed. In the art, surfactants are generally of four types namely anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants. Amphoteric surfactants have polar functional groups whose charge depends on the pH of the aqueous solution in which they are contained, and they exhibit cationic behavior at acidic pH, anionic behavior at alkaline pH, and are zwitterionic around their isoelectric point. For example, US 5,698,505 discloses liquid or gel dishwashing detergent compositions which exhibit good grease emulsification performance. The described detergents compositions comprise anionic surfactants including C8-22 alkyl ether sulfates, nonionic surfactants including polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, and high amounts of C12 to C16 amine oxides for spontaneously emulsifying greasy / oily soils. As one further example, US 4,133,779 describes detergent compositions useful in the removal of greasy soils, said detergent compositions containing a water-soluble amine oxide as a semi-polar nonionic detergent as combined with an alkaline earth metal salt of an anionic detergent such as including linear alkyl benzene sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates. As one further example, GB 1458798 discloses liquid, concentrated, homogenous, aqueous detergent compositions, designed in particular for hand- washing tableware. In order to achieve the desired cleaning, non-filming, and non-streaking properties, and an adequate suds pattern, balanced ratios of selected anionic and nonionic surface-active agents are described. In particular, the liquid detergent compositions of GB 1458798 preferably contain: (A) a water soluble aliphatic sulphonate of formula (I); (B) a water soluble polyethylene glycol ether sulphate of formula (II); (C) a nonionic tertiary amine oxide of formula (III); (D) a water soluble aliphatic sulphate of formula (IV); and, optionally, (E) a reaction product of ethylene oxide and an organic hydrocarbon having a reactive hydrogen atom and from 8 to 20 carbon atoms, said liquid detergent compositions further being characterized by specific (A) / (B); and (C) / [(A) + (B)] weight ratios and a maximum amount of (D) + (E). As one further example, the disclosure of GB 1458783 relates to a liquid concentrated, homogeneous, aqueous detergent composition, designed in particular for hand-washing tableware. In order to achieve the desired grease suspension properties and adequate suds pattern, balanced ratios of selected anionic and nonionic surface-active agents are described. In particular, the liquid detergent compositions of GB 1458783 preferably contain: (A) a water soluble aliphatic sulphonate of formula (I); (B) a water soluble aliphatic sulphate of formula (II); (C) a water soluble polyethylene glycol ether sulphate of formula (III); (D) a tertiary amine oxide of formula (IV); and (E) a reaction product of ethylene oxide and an organic, hydrophobic compound having 8 to 20 carbon atoms and at least one reactive hydrogen atom, said liquid detergent compositions further being characterized by specific (A) / (B); (A) / (C); (D) / (A); and (B) / (E) weight ratios and a maximum amount of (B) + (E). However, since detergent compositions mostly end up going down the drain after use and are subsequently dealt with in water treatment plants, biodegradability and aquatic toxicity are generally important parameters to be considered and evaluated accordingly. Detergent compositions may pollute water and may, when present in sufficiently high concentrations, constitute toxicity problems to aquatic organisms, especially in untreated effluents for example when spilled into rivers or lakes without purification. Numerous scientific studies reported that detergent compositions, thereby also including biodegradable detergent compositions, may have poisonous effects in one or more types of aquatic life if these compositions are present in sufficient quantities. Indeed, concern over the potential environmental impact of detergents and some of the components contained therein has led to extensive study of their environmental effects. For example, Warne, M. St. J. et al. reported that, on a molar basis, surfactants are among the main contributors to the aquatic toxicity of detergents, in particular when contained in untreated or primary treated effluents (Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 1999, 44, 196 – 206). In view of these concerns, surfactants and detergents toxicity has induced a worldwide alert followed by various regulations. It is therefore essential for striving towards a (more) sustainable cleaning industry wherein these compounds and products are characterized by a reduced toxicity risk for aquatic environments, in particular after the usage, the discharge, and the treatment thereof. The Environ. Chem. Lett.2014, 12, 275 – 287 review letter of Rebello, S. et al., describes various treatment strategies to reduce surfactant contamination after usage and discharge. These treatment strategies may include physicochemical and biological methods of surfactant detoxification. Examples of these treatment strategies may further include effective remediation methods such as oxidation-based ozonation (O3), photocatalytic degradation via exposure to UV radiation, catalyst-coupled auto-oxidation, electrochemical degradation, and microbial biodegradation. Another suitable strategy to reduce surfactant toxicity is to immediately act on the chemical and molecular architecture of the specific surfactant itself, i.e. prior to any usage and discharge thereof. Within this context, research and development directed to the development and formulation of novel detergent compositions continuously aims to improve the protection of human health and the (aquatic) environment from the risks that can be posed by the chemicals contained in said detergent compositions, and furthermore various environmental regulations have forced, and still force, the surfactant industry to manufacture surfactant compounds and detergent compositions having a significantly reduced impact on the (aquatic) environment. Particularly, the assessment of aquatic toxicity is an important component of the environmental hazard and risk assessment of all types of chemicals, and is therefore included in several pieces of EU chemicals legislation (EU Science HUB, 2021). In view of all the above, there remains a continuous and a further need for improved, more environmentally friendly, detergent compositions demonstrating a reduced aquatic toxicity, while at least maintaining good cleaning properties in terms of soil or stain removal performance. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The inventors have now surprisingly found that it is possible to provide an improved detergent composition fulfilling the above-mentioned needs. Thus, there is now provided a detergent composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising, relative to the total weight of the composition (C): a) from 5.00 to 50.00 weight percentage [wt. %, herein after] of at least one anionic surfactant; b) from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. % of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; c) from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after] Formula (IAE) wherein − m is an integer in the range from 1 to 5; − n is an integer in the range from 0 to 5; − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50; − each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group; and d) from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant. In another aspect, the present invention further provides a method for the manufacturing of the composition (C), as detailed above. In another aspect, the present invention further provides a use of the composition (C), as detailed above, in a cleaning operation for at least partially removing at least one soil from a surface or from at least part of a surface of a substrate to be cleaned. In another aspect, the present invention further provides a use of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; to reduce the aquatic toxicity of a detergent composition relative to a detergent composition comprising only N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide as the amine N- oxide. Within the context of the present invention, the term “comprising” should not be interpreted as being restricted to the means listed thereafter; it does not exclude other elements or steps. It needs to be interpreted as specifying the presence of the stated features, integers, steps or components as referred to, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps or components, or groups thereof. Thus, the scope of the expression “a composition comprising components A and B” should not be limited to compositions consisting only of components A and B. It means that with respect to the present invention, the only relevant components of the composition are A and B. Accordingly, the terms “comprising” and “including” encompass the more restrictive terms “consisting essentially of” and “consisting of”. As used herein, the terms "optional" or "optionally" means that a subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. As used herein, the prefix “poly” is used for meaning “more than one”, which when limited to integers is the same as “2 or more” or “at least 2”. The term “polyol” therefore stands for a component having at least 2 hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. The inventors have now surprisingly found that by using at least one compound (AO), as detailed above, in combination with at least one anionic surfactant, at least one compound (AE), as detailed above, and at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, the resulting composition (C), as detailed above, yields a reduced aquatic toxicity, while at least maintaining good cleaning properties in terms of soil or stain removal performance, as demonstrated in the working examples of the experimental section according to the present invention. Within the context of the present invention, the term “soil” or “stain” refers to organic and / or inorganic soils such as a non-polar oily substance, optionally further containing particulate matter. Non-limiting examples of particulate matter notably include pigments, such as cosmetic pigments in lipstick, mineral clays, sand, natural mineral matter, carbon black, graphite, kaolin, environmental dust, and dirt. The term “soil” or “stain” also refers to food soils. Non-limiting examples of food soils notably include proteinaceous soils, starchy soils, polysaccharides, fatty soils including saturated and unsaturated fatty soils, and food particulate and matter. The terms “soil” and “stain” are therefore used interchangeably herein. As used herein the term “alkyl” has the broadest meaning generally understood in the art, and may include a moiety which is linear, branched, or a combination thereof. The term “alkyl”, alone or in combination, means a straight or branched alkane-derived radical, for example, CF-G alkyl defines a straight or branched alkyl radical having from F to G carbon atoms, e.g. C2-6 alkyl defines a straight or branched alkyl radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms such as for example ethyl, 1-propyl, 2-propyl (isopropyl), 1-butyl, 2-butyl, 2-methyl-2-propyl (tert- butyl), 2-methyl-1-propyl (isobutyl), 1-pentyl, 1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3- methylbutyl, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, 1,2-dimethylpropyl, 2,2-dimethylpropyl, 1- ethylpropyl, 1-hexyl, 2-hexyl, 3-hexyl, 4-methylpent-1-yl, 4-methylpent-2-yl, 2- methylpent-2-yl, 2-methylpent-1-yl, and the like. Within the context of the present invention, the expressions “at least one anionic surfactant”, “at least one compound (AO)”, “at least one compound (AE)”, and “at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant” are intended to denote one or more than one anionic surfactant, one or more than one compound (AO), one or more than one compound (AE), and one or more than one hydrotrope and / or humectant, respectively. Mixtures of anionic surfactants, mixtures of compounds (AO), mixtures of compounds (AE), and mixtures of hydrotropes and / or humectants can also be used for the purpose of the invention, respectively. In the rest of the text, the expressions “anionic surfactant”, “compound (AO)”, “compound (AE), and “hydrotrope and / or humectant” are understood, for the purposes of the present invention, both in the plural and the singular form, that is to say the composition (C) of the present invention may comprise one or more than one anionic surfactant, one or more than one compound (AO), one or more than one compound (AE), and one or more than one hydrotrope and / or humectant. According to the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises at least one anionic surfactant. Anionic surfactants suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention are those known to a person skilled in the art of detergent compositions. Within the context of the present invention, the term “anionic surfactant” is intended to denote a surface active compound which is categorized by a negatively charged polar head group (anion) of the hydrophilic section of the molecule, wherein the negatively charged polar head group is selected from carboxylate, sulfate, sulfonate, or phosphate; or a surface active compound in which the head group of the hydrophilic section of the molecule carries no charge unless the pH is elevated to the pKa or above (for instance in the case of carboxylic acid functional groups). The anionic surfactant can further be in the form of its corresponding lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, barium, ammonium and alkanolammonium salt. Non-limiting examples of alkanolammonium salts notably include monoethanolammonium salts, diethanolammonium salts, and triethanolammonium salts. The at least one anionic surfactant of the present invention may be chemically synthesized using conventional methods known to the person skilled in the art. The at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed below, may be commercially available from a wide variety of suppliers. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above, is sulfated, sulfonated, and / or carboxylated. Non-limiting examples of suitable sulfated anionic surfactants for use in the composition (C), as detailed above, notably include non-ethoxylated primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfates; alkyl ether sulfates such as C2-4 alkyleneoxy sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 30.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 15.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 12.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, and alkyl polyethoxylate sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 15.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 12.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule; C8-12 alkyl phenol ethylene oxide ether sulfates with an average of from 1.0 to 6.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 1.0 to 4.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, such as nonylphenol ether sulfate and octylphenol ether sulfate; C5-17, preferably C9- 17, acyl-N-(C1-4 alkyl) glucamine sulfates; C5-17, preferably C9-17, acyl-N-(C1-4 hydroxyalkyl) glucamine sulfates; sulfates of alkylpolysaccharides, such as sulfates of alkylpolyglucoside; fatty acyl glycerol sulfates such as alkyl monoglyceride sulfates. Preferred sulfated anionic surfactants may be chosen among non- ethoxylated primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfates; alkyl ether sulfates such as C2-4 alkyleneoxy sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 30.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 15.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 12.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, and alkyl polyethoxylate sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 15.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 12.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule. More preferred sulfated anionic surfactants may be chosen among non- ethoxylated primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfates; or alkyl polyethoxylate sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 15.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 12.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule. Non-limiting examples of suitable sulfonated anionic surfactants for use in the composition (C), as detailed above, notably include primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfonates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfonates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfonates; aryl sulfonates, optionally substituted with C8-22 alkyl, preferably C8-18 alkyl, such as linear C8-22 alkyl benzene sulfonates, for example linear dodecylbenzene sulfonate; alpha-olefin sulfonates containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms; paraffin sulfonates containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms; alpha-sulfonated C8-24 fatty acid C1-10 alkyl esters, preferably alpha-sulfonated C10-16 fatty acid C1- 6 alkyl esters, more preferably alpha-sulfonated C10-16 fatty acid methyl esters; C8- 22 alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates, preferably C10-16 alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates; O-acyl isethionates; and N-acyl taurates. Preferred sulfonated anionic surfactants may be chosen among primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfonates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfonates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfonates; aryl sulfonates, optionally substituted with C8-22 alkyl, preferably C8-18 alkyl, such as linear C8-22 alkyl benzene sulfonates, for example linear dodecylbenzene sulfonate; or alpha-olefin sulfonates containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms. More preferred sulfonated anionic surfactants may be chosen among aryl sulfonates, optionally substituted with C8-22 alkyl, preferably C8-18 alkyl, such as linear C8-22 alkyl benzene sulfonates, for example linear dodecylbenzene sulfonate; or alpha-olefin sulfonates containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of suitable carboxylated anionic surfactants for use in the composition (C), as detailed above, notably include non-ethoxylated C8-22 alkyl carboxylates, preferably C8-18 alkyl carboxylates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl carboxylates; alkyl ether carboxylates such as C2-4 alkyleneoxy carboxylates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 30.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 15.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 12.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, and alkyl polyethoxylate carboxylates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 15.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 12.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule; fatty acid carboxylates, optionally sulfonated, such as sulfonated oleic acid; N-acyl amino acids, such as N-lauroyl glycinate and N-lauroyl phenylalaninate; N-acyl peptides; and N-acyl sarcosinates. Preferred carboxylated anionic surfactants may be chosen among non- ethoxylated C8-22 alkyl carboxylates, preferably C8-18 alkyl carboxylates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl carboxylates; or fatty acid carboxylates, optionally sulfonated, such as sulfonated oleic acid. It is further understood that all definitions and preferences as described for the at least one anionic surfactant above equally apply for this embodiment and all further embodiments, as described below. As said above, the amount of the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above, is from 5.00 to 50.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Within the context of the present invention, the expression “from 5.00 to 50.00 weight percentage [wt. %, herein after] of at least one anionic surfactant” refers either to the amount of anionic surfactant, when the composition (C) contains only one anionic surfactant, or to the sum of the amounts of anionic surfactant, when the composition (C) contains more than one anionic surfactant. This being said, it means that it is necessary that, when more than one anionic surfactant is present, then it is the sum of the amounts of each of said anionic surfactant that ranges from 5.00 to 50.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Advantageously, the amount of the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or greater than 6.00 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 7.00 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 8.00 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 9.00 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 10.00 wt. %. It is further understood that the upper limit of the amount of the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or less than 45.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 40.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 35.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 30.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 28.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 27.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 26.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 25.00 wt. %. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 6.00 to 45.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 7.00 to 40.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 7.00 to 35.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 8.00 to 30.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 8.00 to 28.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 9.00 to 27.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 9.00 to 26.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 10.00 to 25.00 wt. %. According to the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl. The inventors have surprisingly found that by choosing specific compounds (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above, i.e. by chemically extending the hydrophobic alkyl chain length of the R2 and R3 substituents on the N-atom of said compounds (AO), the aquatic toxicity of the composition (C) of the present invention now comprising one or more of said compounds (AO) and furthermore comprising the anionic surfactant, as detailed above, the compound (AE), as detailed below, and at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed below, can now be significantly reduced, while at least maintaining, and hence not negatively affecting, good cleaning properties of said composition (C) in terms of soil or stain removal performance. In particular, the inventors have surprisingly found that the aquatic toxicity of the composition (C) of the present invention can now be significantly reduced upon comparison with comparative detergent compositions comprising, as the amine N-oxide, N,N- dimethyl alkylamine N-oxides such as N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide which constitutes a widely applied amine N-oxide in detergent compositions known in the art, while at least maintaining, and hence not negatively affecting, good cleaning properties of said composition (C) in terms of soil or stain removal performance. Amine N-oxides are described in the art, in particular in the art of detergent compositions, as semi-polar nonionic surfactants. The compounds (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above, may be chemically synthesized using conventional methods known to the person skilled in the art. The compounds (AO), as detailed below, and / or the amine precursors of the compound (AO) may be commercially available. In general, the amine precursor of the compound (AO) may be chemically manufactured by methods known in the art. Non-limiting examples of such methods well-known in the art are alkylation of amines, hydroamination of olefins, alcohol aminations, reductive aminations and, as demonstrated in the experimental section of the present invention, modified Eschweiler-Clarke reactions. In addition, starting from the corresponding amine precursor, the compound (AO) may be chemically manufactured in presence of an oxidizing agent, such as peroxy acid or hydrogen peroxide, as demonstrated in the experimental section of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, each of R1 is independently selected from C8-22 alkyl, or each of R1 is independently selected from C8-20 alkyl. Desirably, each of R1 is independently selected from C8-18 alkyl, more desirably, each of R1 is independently selected from C8-16 alkyl. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, each of R2 is independently selected from C2-5 alkyl. Desirably, each of R2 is independently selected from ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, or isobutyl, more desirably, each of R2 is independently selected from ethyl, propyl, or isopropyl. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, each of R3 is independently selected from C2-5 alkyl. Desirably, each of R3 is independently selected from ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, or isobutyl, more desirably, each of R3 is independently selected from ethyl, propyl, or isopropyl. In a more preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, each of R2, as detailed above, and R3, as detailed above, are equal to each other and selected from C2-5 alkyl, desirably, selected from ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, or isobutyl, more desirably, selected from ethyl, propyl, or isopropyl. Non-limiting examples of suitable compounds (AO) of Formula (IAO) notably include N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N- oxide; N-ethyl-N-propyldodecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dibutyldodecylamine N- oxide; N,N-dipentyldodecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dihexyldodecylamine N-oxide; N,N-diethyltetradecylamine N-oxide; N-ethyl-N-propyltetradecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dipropyltetradecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dibutyltetradecylamine N-oxide; N,N- diethylhexadecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dipropylhexadecylamine N-oxide; N-ethyl- N-propylhexadecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dibutylhexadecylamine N-oxide; N,N- diethyloctadecylamine N-oxide; N,N-dipropyloctadecylamine N-oxide; N-ethyl-N- propyloctadecylamine N-oxide; and N,N-dibutyloctadecylamine N-oxide. It is further understood that all definitions and preferences as described for the at least one compound (AO) above equally apply for this embodiment and all further embodiments, as described below. As said above, the amount of the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above, is from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Within the context of the present invention, the expression “from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. % of at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO)” refers either to the amount of compound (AO), when the composition (C) contains only one compound (AO), or to the sum of the amounts of compound (AO), when the composition (C) contains more than one compound (AO). This being said, it means that it is necessary that, when more than one compound (AO) is present, then it is the sum of the amounts of each of said compound (AO) that ranges from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Advantageously, the amount of the compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or greater than 0.50 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 1.00 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 1.50 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 1.80 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 2.00 wt. %. It is further understood that the upper limit of the amount of the compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or less than 22.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 19.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 17.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 15.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 13.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 12.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 11.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 10.00 wt. %. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.50 to 22.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.00 to 19.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.00 to 17.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.50 to 15.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.50 to 13.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.80 to 12.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.80 to 11.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 2.00 to 10.00 wt. %. According to the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after] Formula (IAE) wherein − m is an integer in the range from 1 to 5; − n is an integer in the range from 0 to 5; − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50; − each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group. Compounds (AE) according to general Formula (IAE) of the present invention are known in the art, in particular in the detergent field, as nonionic surfactants. These compounds (AE) may be commercially available or may be chemically synthesized, for instance via the alkoxylation reaction between on the one hand a suitable aliphatic alcohol and on the other hand ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or mixtures thereof. The length of the hydrophilic polyoxyalkylene moiety of the compound (AE), which is alkoxylated with any particular hydrophobic group R4 as detailed in Formula (IAE), can be readily adjusted to yield a water dispersible or a water-soluble compound having the desired degree of balance between hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties of said compound (AE) within the composition (C), as detailed above. Within the context of the present invention, the term “end-capping group” is intended to denote the modification of a terminal hydroxy group in the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), i.e. when R5 is equal to hydrogen, to reduce or suppress foaming via a reaction with a further hydrophobic molecule. Non-limiting examples of these further hydrophobic molecules for the purpose of end-capping notably include benzyl chloride, short chain fatty acids, and C1-5 alkyl halides. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, m is an integer in the range from 1 to 4, or m is an integer in the range from 1 to 3. Desirably, m is an integer in the range from 1 to 2, more desirably, m is equal to 1. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, n is an integer in the range from 0 to 4, or n is an integer in the range from 0 to 3, or n is an integer in the range from 0 to 2. Desirably, n is an integer in the range from 0 to 1, more desirably, n is equal to 0. It is further understood that, within the context of the present invention, when n in the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE) is not equal to 0, i.e. when n is an integer in the range from 1 – 5, the polyoxypropylene moieties and the polyoxyethylene moieties in the compound (AE) can be in the form of a block copolymer, a random copolymer, or an alternating copolymer. Preferably, when n in the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE) is not equal to 0, the polyoxypropylene moieties and the polyoxyethylene moieties in the compound (AE) are in the form of a block copolymer. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, p is an integer in the range from 3 to 30, or p is an integer in the range from 4 to 22. Desirably, p is an integer in the range from 5 to 18, more desirably, p is an integer in the range from 5 to 14. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, each of R4 is independently selected from C8-22 alkyl, or each of R4 is independently selected from C10-22 alkyl. Desirably, each of R4 is independently selected from C10-20 alkyl, more desirably, each of R4 is independently selected from C10-18 alkyl. According to a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) according to the present invention, the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE) is a compound of Formula (IAE’) [compound (AE’), herein after]: Formula (IAE’) wherein p, R4, and R5 have the same meaning as defined above for Formula (IAE). It is further understood that all definitions and preferences as described for the at least one compound (AE) above equally apply for this embodiment and all further embodiments, as described below. As said above, the amount of the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), as detailed above, is from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Within the context of the present invention, the expression “from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE)” refers either to the amount of compound (AE), when the composition (C) contains only one compound (AE), or to the sum of the amounts of compound (AE), when the composition (C) contains more than one compound (AE). This being said, it means that it is necessary that, when more than one compound (AE) is present, then it is the sum of the amounts of each of said compound (AE) that ranges from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Advantageously, the amount of the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or greater than 0.30 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 0.50 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 1.00 wt. %. It is further understood that the upper limit of the amount of the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or less than 25.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 20.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 15.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 12.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 10.00 wt. %. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.30 to 25.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.00 to 12.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. %. According to the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant. Hydrotropes suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention are those known to the person skilled in the art, in particular within the art of detergent compositions. Within the context of the present invention, the term “hydrotrope” is intended to denote a short-chain organic compound encompassing a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part, similar to long-chain surfactants but said hydrophobic part being generally shorter upon comparison with the hydrophobic part in long-chain surfactants which have longer apolar chains. The addition of hydrotropes to detergent compositions further helps to solubilize other surfactants by modifying and increasing their aqueous solubilities, and preventing aqueous detergent compositions from phase separation as described in S.E. Friberg and M. Chiu, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 1988 – 1989, 9(5 & 6), pages 443 – 457. Non-limiting examples of suitable hydrotropes notably include C1-6 alkyl monoalcohols; C1-4 alkyl mono- or disubstituted benezene sulfonates such as xylene sulfonate, cumene sulfonate, and toluene sulfonate; C1-4 mono- or disubstituted alkyl naphthalene sulfonates; C1-7 alkyl carboxylates, non-ethoxylated and ethoxylated C1-7 alkyl sulfates. Non-limiting examples of suitable C1-6 alkyl monoalcohols as the at least one hydrotrope suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention notably include ethanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol. Non-limiting examples of suitable C1-4 alkyl mono- or disubstituted benezene sulfonates as the at least one hydrotrope suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention notably include xylene sulfonate, cumene sulfonate, and toluene sulfonate. Non-limiting examples of suitable xylene sulfonates as the at least one hydrotrope suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention notably include sodium xylene sulfonate, potassium xylene sulfonate, and ammonium xylene sulfonate. Non-limiting examples of suitable cumene sulfonates as the at least one hydrotrope suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention notably include sodium cumene sulfonate, potassium cumene sulfonate, and ammonium cumene sulfonate. Non-limiting examples of suitable toluene sulfonates as the at least one hydrotrope suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention notably include sodium toluene sulfonate, potassium toluene sulfonate, and ammonium toluene sulfonate. According to a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the at least one hydrotrope, as detailed above, may be chosen among C1-6 alkyl monoalcohols; or C1-4 alkyl mono- or disubstituted benezene sulfonates such as xylene sulfonate, cumene sulfonate, and toluene sulfonate. Humectants suitable for use in the composition (C) of the present invention are those known to the person skilled in the art. Within the context of the present invention, the term “humectant” is intended to denote a hygroscopic substance that promotes retention of moisture for moisturization and solubilization purposes. The at least one humectant can be a compound containing multiple hydrophilic groups which may form form hydrogen bonds with water, such as hydroxyl, amine, carboxylic acid, esterified carboxylic acid, and combinations thereof. Non- limiting examples of suitable humectants notably include fatty acid methyl esters, phospholipids, collagen, elastin, ceramides, lecithin, lactic acid and its salts such as sodium lactate, urea, pyrrolidone carboxylic acids and its salts, ethylene glycol, glycerol, glycerol triacetate, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol, polydextrose, and polyalkylene glycol ethers such as polyethylene glycol. According to a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the at least one humectant, as detailed above, is selected from the group consisting of: a) C2-9 alkyl polyols; b) ether alcohols derived from C2-9 alkyl polyols; c) ester alcohols derived from C2-9 alkyl polyols; and d) mono- and oligosaccharides. According to a more preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the at least one humectant, as detailed above, may be chosen among glycerol; ethylene glycol; propylene glycol; dimers of glycerol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol; trimers of glycerol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol; tri(propylene glycol) n-butyl ether, butylene glycol; hexylene glycol; or polyalkylene glycol ethers such as polyethylene glycol. It is further understood that all definitions and preferences as described for the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant above equally apply for this embodiment and all further embodiments, as described below. As said above, the amount of the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed above, is from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Within the context of the present invention, the expression “from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant” refers either to the amount of hydrotrope and / or humectant, when the composition (C) contains only one hydrotrope and / or humectant, or to the sum of the amounts of hydrotrope and / or humectant, when the composition (C) contains more than one hydrotrope and / or humectant. This being said, it means that it is necessary that, when more than one hydrotrope and / or humectant is present, then it is the sum of the amounts of each of said hydrotrope and / or humectant that ranges from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Advantageously, the amount of the hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or greater than 0.30 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 0.50 wt. %, or equal to or greater than 1.00 wt. %. It is further understood that the upper limit of the amount of the hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is equal to or less than 25.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 20.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 15.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 12.00 wt. %, or equal to or less than 10.00 wt. %. In a preferred embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.30 to 25.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.00 to 12.00 wt. %, or in an amount from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. %. According to an embodiment of the composition (C) of the present invention, the composition (C) may further comprise at least one further surfactant chosen among nonionic surfactants, or amphoteric surfactants. Within the context of the present invention, the expression “at least one further surfactant” is intended to denote one or more than one further surfactant. Mixtures of further surfactants can also be used for the purpose of the invention. In the remainder of the text, the expression “further surfactant” is understood, for the purposes of the present invention, both in the plural and the singular form. Non-limiting examples of suitable nonionic surfactants notably include amides, glucamides or polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, alkyl polyglycosides, alkylphenol ethoxylates, rhamnolipids, and sophorolipids. Non-limiting examples of suitable amides notably include those according to formula R6CON(R7)2 wherein each of R6 is independently selected from C7-21 alkyl; each of R7 is independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl optionally substituted with OH, and (C2H4O)xH wherein x is an integer in the range from 1 to 3. Non-limiting examples of suitable amide surfactants notably include lauric ethanolamide, stearic ethanolamide, dimethyl lauramide, lauramide, stearamide, lauryl lauramide, myristic N-methyl ethanolamide, butyl capramide, capric butanolamide, dibutyl capramide, dibutyl myristamide, stearic acid amide of tris(hydroxymethyl)amino methane, myristic glycerylamide, N-lauroyl morpholine, lauric glycerylamide, palmitic acid amide of 3-amino-3-methyl-2,4-propanediol, lauryl hydroxy-acetamide, myristyl formamide, lauric isopropanol amide, lauric isopropanol amide, myristic acid amide of 3-amino-3-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, and tallow acyl monoethanolamide. Non-limiting examples of suitable glucamides or polyhydroxy fatty acid amides notably include those according to formula R9CONR8Z wherein each of R8 is independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl optionally substituted with OH, OR10 wherein each of R10, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is C1-4 alkyl; each of R9 is independently selected from C5-31 alkyl; and each of Z is independently selected from a polyhydroxy-substituted alkyl with at least 3 OH functionalies directly connected to said alkyl, and alkoxylated derivates thereof. Z can be derived from a reducing sugar in a reductive amination reaction, preferably Z is glycityl. Non-limiting examples of suitable reducing sugars notably include glucose, fructose, maltose, lactose, galactose, mannose, and xylose. Non-limiting examples of suitable amphoteric surfactants notably include betaines, and sultaines. Non-limiting examples of suitable betaines and sultaines are notably described on pages 26 – 27 of WO 2020 / 236873 A1, the whole content of which is herein incorporated by reference. Suitable betaines notably include coconut acylamidopropyldimethyl betaine; hexadecyl dimethyl betaine; C2-14 acylamidopropylbetaine; C8-14 acylamidohexyldiethyl betaine; 4-C14-16- acylmethylamidodiethylammonio-1- carboxybutane; C6-18 acylamidodimethylbetaine; C12-16 acylamidopentanediethylbetaine; and C2- 16 acylmethylamidodimethylbetaine. As to the amount of the at least one further surfactant, as detailed above, it is understood that the skilled person in the art will practise said at least one further surfactant in a suitable amount according to standard and general practice known by said skilled person in the art. Typically, the amount of the at least one further surfactant, when present, in the composition (C), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is from 0.05 wt. % to 20.00 wt. %, or from 0.10 wt. % to 10.00 wt. %, or from 0.10 wt. % to 5.00 wt. %. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, may further comprise at least one additional ingredient [ingredient (IC), herein after] to enhance the appearance, storage, transport, handling, sensory experience and / or performance. Within the context of the present invention, the expression “at least one additional ingredients [ingredient (IC), herein after]” is intended to denote one or more than one ingredient (IC). Mixtures of ingredients (IC) can also be used for the purpose of the invention. In the remainder of the text, the expression “ingredient (IC)” is understood, for the purposes of the present invention, both in the plural and the singular form. Said ingredients (IC) are known to those skilled in the art of detergent compositions (C). Non-limiting examples of ingredients (IC) notably include alkaline sources, anti-redeposition agents, suspending soil polymers, suds suppressors, opacifiers or pearlescent agents, bleaching agents, chelating / sequestering agents, corrosion inhibitors, detergent builders, fillers, dyes, odorants, perfumes, fragrances, odor enhancing agents, colorants, enzymes, enzyme stabilizing systems, bactericides, germicides, neutralizers, pH modifiers, salts, silicates, and thickening agents. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkaline sources notably include alkali metal hydroxides, and alkaline earth metal hydroxides. Suitable alkali metal hydroxides notably include sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide. A suitable alkaline earth metal hydroxide notably includes magnesium hydroxide. Non-limiting examples of suitable anti-redeposition agents capable of facilitating sustained suspension of soils in a cleaning solution and preventing the removed soils from being redeposited onto the substrate being cleaned notably include fatty acid amides, polyvinyl alcohols, fluorocarbon surfactants, phosphate esters, styrene maleic anhydride copolymers, and cellulosic derivatives such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose. Non-limiting examples of suitable suspending soil polymers notably include alkoxylated polyethyleneimine (APEI) polymers, such as ethoxylated polyethyleneimine (APEI) polymers; and polyethylene glycol. Non-limiting examples of suitable suds suppressors notably include silicone-based suds suppressors. Non-limiting examples of suitable opacifiers or pearlescent agents notably include inorganic opacifiers or pearlescent agents such as TiO2, and clays; and organic opacifiers or pearlescent agents, said organic opacifiers or pearlescent agents including polymeric organic opacifiers or pearlescent agents such as styrene acrylates; and non-polymeric organic opacifiers or pearlescent agents such as glycol distearate. Non-limiting examples of suitable bleaching agents notably include a peroxygen or active oxygen source. Suitable peroxygen or active oxygen sources notably include hydrogen peroxide, perborates, sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate, phosphate peroxyhydrates, potassium permonosulfate, sodium perborate monohydrate, sodium perborate tetrahydrate, optionally in combination with activators such as tetraacetylethylene diamine. Non-limiting examples of suitable chelating / sequestering agents capable of coordinating metal ions commonly found in water to prevent these metal ions from interfering with the action of other detersive ingredients of a detergent composition notably include aminocarboxylic acids, condensed phosphates, phosphonates, iminodisuccinates, and polyacrylates. Suitable aminocarboxylic acids notably include N-hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, N-hydroxyethyl-ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid trisodium salt, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. Suitable condensed phosphates notably include sodium orthophosphate, potassium orthophosphate, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium pyrophosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, and sodium hexametaphosphate. A suitable phosphonate notably includes 1-hydroxyethane- 1,1-diphosphonic acid. Suitable polyacrylates notably include polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid-maleic acid copolymers, maleic acid-olefin copolymers, acrylic acid- methacrylic acid copolymers, polymethacrylic acid, hydrolyzed polyacrylamide, hydrolyzed polymethacrylamide, hydrolyzed acrylamide-methacrylamide copolymers, hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile, hydrolyzed polymethacrylonitrile, and hydrolyzed acrylonitrile-methacrylonitrile copolymers. Non-limiting examples of suitable corrosion inhibitors notably include the combination of one or more sources of aluminum ions and one or more sources of zinc ions. Suitable sources of aluminum ions notably include sodium aluminate, aluminum bromide, aluminum chlorate, aluminum chloride, aluminum iodide, aluminum nitrate, aluminum sulfate, aluminum acetate, aluminum formate, aluminum tartrate, aluminum lactate, aluminum oleate, aluminum bromate, aluminum borate, aluminum potassium sulfate, and aluminum zinc sulfate. Suitable sources of zinc ions notably include zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate, zinc iodide, zinc thiocyanate, zinc fluorosilicate, zinc dichromate, zinc chlorate, sodium zincate, zinc gluconate, zinc acetate, zinc benzoate, zinc citrate, zinc lactate, zinc formate, zinc bromate, zinc bromide, zinc fluoride, zinc fluorosilicate, and zinc salicylate. Non-limiting examples of suitable detergent builders and fillers notably include carbonates, bicarbonates, sulfates such as sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, borates such as tetraborates, starch, sugars, C1-10 alkylene glycols, orthophosphates, tripolyphosphates, hexametaphosphates, pyrophosphates, water-soluble amino polycarboxylates, water-soluble salts of phytic acid, water- soluble polyphosphonates, and polycarboxylates such as water-soluble salts of mellitic acid, citric acid, carboxymethyloxysuccinic acid, tartrate monosuccinate, and tartrate disuccinate. Non-limiting examples of suitable enzymes capable of facilitating the removal by degradation or alteration of one or more protein-based, carbohydrate- based, and triglyceride-based soils and stains from substrates and thereby further improving the detergency of the composition (C), as detailed above, notably include proteases, amylases, lipases, gluconases, cellulases, peroxidases, mannanases or a mixture thereof of any suitable origin, such as vegetable, animal, bacterial, fungal or yeast origin. Preferred enzymes are chosen among proteases, amylases, cellulases, or lipases. Non-limiting examples of suitable enzyme stabilizing systems notably include boric acid salts such as alkali metal borates and alkanolamine borates; water-soluble sources of calcium ions such as calcium chloride, calcium hydroxide, calcium formate, calcium malate, calcium maleate, calcium sulfate, and calcium acetate; water-soluble sources of magnesium ions such as magnesium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium formate, magnesium malate, magnesium maleate, magnesium sulfate, and magnesium acetate; chlorine scavengers such as salts containing ammonium cations with sulfite, bisulfite, thiosulfate, thiosulfate, and iodide anions; and antioxidants such as carbamates and ascorbates. Non-limiting examples of suitable neutralizers notably include amino alcohols such as amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, and triethanolamine. Non-limiting examples of suitable silicates notably include sodium silicate, and potassium silicate. Non-limiting examples of suitable thickening agents notably include inorganic thickeners such as clays, silicates, and salts such as sodium chloride; and organic thickeners such as polyacrylic acids, polyacrylates, ethoxylated cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyacrylamide, xanthan, guargum, sodium alginate and algin by-products. As to the amount of the additional ingredients (IC), it is understood that the skilled person in the art will practise said additional ingredients (IC) in a suitable amount according to standard and general practice known by said skilled person in the art. Typically, the amount of the ingredient (IC), when present, in the composition (C), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is from 0.05 wt. % to 20.00 wt. %, or from 0.10 wt. % to 10.00 wt. %, or from 0.10 wt. % to 5.00 wt. %. According to the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, may be in the form of a liquid composition (C), a gel composition (C), or a solid composition (C). Depending on the final end use and / or the form of the composition (C), the composition (C) may further comprise a balanced amount of water, relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Typically, the amount of water, when present, in the composition (C), as detailed above, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is from 0.10 wt. % to 95.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 wt. % to 92.50 wt. %, or from 5.00 wt. % to 90.00 wt. %, or from 10.00 wt. % to 87.50 wt. %, or from 15.00 wt. % to 85.00 wt. %, or from 30.00 wt. % to 75.00 wt. %, or from 40.00 wt. % to 60.00 wt. %. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises, or consists essentially of, relative to the total weight of the composition (C): a) from 7.00 to 40.00 wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant; b) from 1.00 to 19.00 wt. % of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; c) from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. % of at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after] Formula (IAE) wherein − m is an integer in the range from 1 to 5; − n is an integer in the range from 0 to 5; − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50; − each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group; d) from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant; e) from 5.00 to 90.00 wt. % of water; f) optionally at least one further surfactant chosen among nonionic surfactants, or amphoteric surfactants; and g) optionally at least one additional ingredient (IC). According to a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises, or consists essentially of, relative to the total weight of the composition (C): a) from 8.00 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant; b) from 1.50 to 15.00 wt. % of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; c) from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. % of at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after] Formula (IAE) wherein − m is an integer in the range from 1 to 5; − n is an integer in the range from 0 to 5; − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50; − each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group; d) from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant; e) from 10.00 to 87.50 wt. % of water; f) from 0.00 to 10.00 wt. % of at least one further surfactant chosen among nonionic surfactants, or amphoteric surfactants; and g) from 0.10 to 10.00 wt. % of at least one additional ingredient (IC). According to a most preferred embodiment of the present invention, the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises, or consists essentially of, relative to the total weight of the composition (C): a) from 9.00 to 27.00 wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant; b) from 1.80 to 12.00 wt. % of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; c) from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. % of at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after] Formula (IAE) wherein − m is an integer in the range from 1 to 5; − n is an integer in the range from 0 to 5; − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50; − each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group; d) from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant; e) from 15.00 to 85.00 wt. % of water; f) from 0.10 to 10.00 wt. % of at least one further surfactant chosen among nonionic surfactants, or amphoteric surfactants; and g) from 0.10 to 5.00 wt. % of at least one additional ingredient (IC). For the purpose of the present invention, the expression “consists essentially of” is intended to denote that any additional ingredient different from the at least one surfactant, the at least one compound (AO), the at least one compound (AE), the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, and the at least one additional ingredient (IC), is present in minor amounts in said composition (C), being understood that these latter do not substantially modify the properties of said composition (C), i.e. these latter do not materially affect the essential characteristics of said composition (C). In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a method for the manufacturing of the composition (C), as detailed above. It is further understood that all definitions and preferences, as described above, equally apply for all further embodiments, as described below. The composition (C) of the present invention can be prepared by a variety of methods known in the art. For manufacturing composition (C) of the present invention, several methods known in the art may adequately be used. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method for the manufacturing of the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises intimate admixing of the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above, the at least one compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), as detailed above, the at least one compound (AE) according to Formula (IAE), as detailed above, the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed above, optionally the at least one further surfactant, as detailed above, optionally the at least one additional ingredient (IC), as detailed above, and optionally water. In a preferred embodiment, the method for the manufacturing of the composition (C), as detailed above, comprises the steps of intimate admixing: − from 5.00 to 50.00 wt. %, or from 6.00 to 45.00 wt. %, or from 7.00 to 40.00 wt. %, or from 7.00 to 35.00 wt. %, or from 8.00 to 30.00 wt. %, or from 8.00 to 28.00 wt. %, or from 9.00 to 27.00 wt. %, or from 9.00 to 26.00 wt. %, or from 10.00 to 25.00 wt. %, of the at least one anionic surfactant, as detailed above; − from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. %, or from 0.50 to 22.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 to 19.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 to 17.00 wt. %, or from 1.50 to 15.00 wt. %, or from 1.50 to 13.00 wt. %, or from 1.80 to 12.00 wt. %, or from 1.80 to 11.00 wt. %, or from 2.00 to 10.00 wt. %, of the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), as detailed above; − from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. %, or from 0.30 to 25.00 wt. %, or from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. %, or from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 to 12.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. %, of the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), as detailed above; − from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. %, or from 0.30 to 25.00 wt. %, or from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. %, or from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 to 12.00 wt. %, or from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. %, of the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, as detailed above; − optionally water; − optionally at least one further surfactant chosen among nonionic surfactants, or amphoteric surfactants, as detailed above; − optionally at least one additional ingredient (IC), as detailed above; and wherein all wt. % are relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Generally said intimate admixing, as detailed above, may be carried out by using traditional mixers and blenders, high intensity mixers, and electric stirrers. It is understood that the skilled person in the art will carry out said intimate admixing according to general practice such as notably using optimal times, order of admixing of the various components as comprised in the composition (C) as detailed above, speeds, weights, volumes and batch quantities. Furthermore, it is understood that any order of intimate admixing of the various components as comprised in the composition (C), as detailed above, is acceptable. Advantageously, one or more of the steps of intimate admixing of the various components as comprised in the composition (C), as detailed above, may be carried out at atmospheric pressure at a temperature from 25 to 60 °C, preferably from 30 to 50 °C, in order to effectively enhance the mixing and homogenization of all the components comprised in said composition (C). During the method for the manufacturing of the composition (C), as detailed above, the pH of said composition (C) may be adjusted by known means in the art to the intended end-use of the composition (C). Desirably, the pH of the composition (C) is greater than 7, such as from 7.2 to 9.2. According to the present invention, the pH of the composition (C), as detailed above, can be measured according to a variety of techniques which are generally well-known in the art, thereby incorporating the use of a standard pH meter containing a voltmeter attached to a pH-responsive electrode and a reference electrode. In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a use of the composition (C), as detailed above, in a cleaning operation for at least partially removing at least one soil from a surface or from at least part of a surface of a substrate to be cleaned. In general, after removal, the at least one soil is dispersed in the washing liquor. Within the context of the present invention, the composition (C) is preferably suitable for use as a laundry detergent composition, a dishwashing detergent composition, and a hard surface detergent composition. As demonstrated in the working examples of the experimental section according to the present invention, the laundry detergent composition can also be used as a laundry pre-treater. It is further understood that all definitions and preferences, as described above, equally apply for all further embodiments, as described below. Non-limiting examples of suitable substrates notably include laundry textiles; tableware such as dishes, pots, and pans; kitchenware such as ovens, and fryers; tiles; floors; rails; counters; walls; chairs; stools; benches; doors; handles; doorknobs; sewer drain lines; and vehicles. In general, the use of the composition (C), as detailed above, in a cleaning operation for at least partially removing at least one soil from a surface or from at least part of a surface of a substrate to be cleaned is not limited to substrates made of a particular type of material. Non-limiting examples of suitable substrates notably include those substrates made of materials chosen among one or more of textile, ceramic, metal, glass, plastic, composite, wood, stone, concrete, grout, laminate, vinyl, or linoleum. It is further understood that according to the present invention the composition (C), as detailed above, can be applied to the surface or to at least part of the surface of a substrate to be cleaned, as detailed above, in any desired manner suitable for the particular surface. Among the suitable manners for applying the composition (C), as detailed above, to the surface or to at least part of the surface of a substrate mention can be notably made of conventional application methods and techniques known to those skilled in the art of cleaning operations such as pouring, spraying, wiping, mopping, and the like by using conventional equipment such as but not limited to a sprayer, a dispenser, a wipe, a mop, a sponge, a rag, and the like. It is further understood that according to the present invention the composition (C), as detailed above, can be applied to the surface or to at least part of the surface of a substrate to be cleaned, as detailed above, in suitable amounts according to standard and general practice known by the skilled person in the art and depending on the intended end-use of the composition (C). It is further understood that according to the present invention before applying the composition (C), as detailed above, to the surface or to at least part of the surface of a substrate to be cleaned, as detailed above, said composition (C) may be first diluted with a diluent. Among diluents (dil) suitable for use in the present invention mention may be notably made of water. Preferably, for diluting the composition (C), as detailed above, the weight ratio of the composition (C) to the diluent (dil), as detailed above, is equal to or at least 1 to 10, or equal to or at least 1 to 100, or equal to or at least 1 to 1000, or equal to or at least 1 to 10000. In general, after applying the composition (C), as detailed above, to the surface or to at least part of the surface of a substrate to be cleaned, as detailed above, the composition (C) is contacted with said surface for an amount of time sufficient to at least partially remove said soil from said surface. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the composition (C) is contacted with said surface for an amount of time from 30 seconds to 180 minutes, or from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, or from 1 minute to 5 minutes. According to a further embodiment of the present invention, after applying the composition (C), as detailed above, to the surface or to at least part of the surface of a substrate to be cleaned, as detailed above, and after contacting said surface for an amount of time sufficient to at least partially remove said soil from said surface, as detailed above, said surface is in a following step subjected to at least one rinsing step. In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a use of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; to reduce the aquatic toxicity of a first detergent composition relative to a second detergent composition, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is at least partially replaced, preferably completely replaced, by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO), and wherein the aquatic toxicities of the first detergent composition and the second detergent composition are measured in accordance with the standard ISO 8692:2012. According to the present invention, the aquatic toxicity of the composition (C), as detailed above, may be measured according to a variety of standards, methodologies, and / or protocols which are generally well-known in the art. In the art, aquatic toxicity is often measured, determined and assessed on organisms representing the three trophic levels, i.e. i) plants (algae), ii) invertebrates (crustaceans as Daphnia), and iii) vertebrates (fish). Within the context of the present invention, the aquatic toxicity of the composition (C) is preferably measured, determined and assessed on the first trophic level of the algae, said first trophic level being the most stringent and sensitive in terms of aquatic toxicity as compared to the other two trophic levels (see for instance Belanger, S. E. et al., Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 2016, 134, 95 - 105), and further in accordance with the standard ISO 8692:2012 (WAC / V / B / 003), as demonstrated in the working examples of the experimental section according to the present invention. It is further understood that all definitions and preferences, as described above, equally apply for all further embodiments, as described below. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a use of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; to reduce the aquatic toxicity of a first detergent composition, wherein the first detergent composition is devoid of any N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide, relative to a second detergent composition, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is at least partially replaced, preferably completely replaced, by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO), and wherein the aquatic toxicities of the first detergent composition and the second detergent composition are measured in accordance with the standard ISO 8692:2012. Consistent with ongoing efforts to ensure and assure aquatic environmental safety of cleaning products and detergent compositions in the context of sustainability as for instance described in Pickup, J. A. et al., Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management 2016, 9999, 1 – 11, the inventors have now surprisingly found that by using at least one compound (AO), as detailed above, the aquatic toxicity of a first detergent composition, wherein the first detergent composition is preferably devoid of any N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide, can now be successfully reduced relative to a second detergent composition, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is at least partially replaced, preferably completely replaced, by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO) (such as for instance N,N-dimethyl dodecylamine N-oxide (C1C12) or N,N-dimethyl tetradecylamine N-oxide (C1C14)), as demonstrated in the working examples of the experimental section according to the present invention. The use of at least one compound (AO) in a first detergent composition, wherein the first detergent composition is preferably devoid of any N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide, results in said first detergent composition being more environmentally friendly, i.e. thereby demonstrating and presenting less hazard and risk to the environment, and having a reduced aquatic toxicity, relative to a second detergent composition, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is at least partially replaced, preferably completely replaced, by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N- oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO), and therefore less stringent requirements may be imposed with regard to detergent, in particular surfactant, detoxification methods in the treatment or purification of (waste)waters. The compound (AO) may thus for instance now be used in a first detergent composition, wherein the first detergent composition is preferably devoid of any N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide, at locations where wastewater treatment capabilities are less adequate or optimal, since the disposal of said first detergent composition poses less hazard and risk to the environment, relative to a second detergent composition, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is at least partially replaced, preferably completely replaced, by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N- oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO). In a preferred embodiment of the use of the at least one compound (AO), as detailed above, the at least one N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide is a N,N- dimethyl C8-24 alkylamine N-oxide; or a N,N-dimethyl C8-22 alkylamine N-oxide; or a N,N-dimethyl C8-20 alkylamine N-oxide; or a N,N-dimethyl C8-18 alkylamine N- oxide; or a N,N-dimethyl C8-16 alkylamine N-oxide. In a further embodiment, the present invention provides for the use of the at least one compound (AO), as detailed above, for the partial or complete replacement of an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide as the amine N-oxide, wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO), in a detergent composition to reduce the aquatic toxicity thereof. EXAMPLES The invention will be now described in more detail with reference to the following examples, whose purpose is merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. General procedure for manufacturing N,N-diethyldodecylamine, N,N- dipropyldodecylamine, and N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine as tertiary amines and their corresponding amine N-oxides; general procedure for The tertiary amines N,N-diethyldodecylamine, N,N-dipropyldodecylamine, and N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine were respectively synthesized following a modified Eschweiler-Clarke reaction in a 1-liter jacketed glass reactor heated with a Julabo HT30-M1 oil circulator and equipped with an overhead stirrer, reflux cooler, and addition funnel. With reference to the synthesis of the tertiary amine N,N- diethyldodecylamine, the 1-liter double-wall glass reactor was charged with 400 mL of n-propanol and 103.43 g of diethylamine (1.4 mol). Then, 78.09 of formic acid (1.68 mol) was added dropwise to the mixture which was subsequently heated to 100 °C. In a following step, 260.39 g of dodecanal (dodecyl aldehyde; 1.4 mol), commercially available from TCI Europe, was added dropwise to said mixture in the reactor and the formation of CO2 gas was observed. After 5 hours, the reaction was completed as no CO2 formation was observed; the reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature. Next, n-propanol was removed via distillation, and the remaining reaction mixture was neutralized using 22 mL of an aqueous NaOH solution (50 wt. %). The resulting mixture was then extracted into 100 mL ethyl acetate / 100 mL n-hexane. After liquid-liquid extraction, the aqueous phase was discarded and the extraction solvents were removed from the organic phase under reduced pressure to yield N,N-diethyldodecylamine as a clear colourless liquid. The tertiary amines N,N-dipropyldodecylamine and N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine were prepared using the same recipe with di-n- propylamine and dihydroxyethylamine (diethanolamine) instead of diethylamine as the starting material, respectively. The oxidation of the tertiary amines, i.e. N,N-diethyldodecylamine, N,N- dipropyldodecylamine, N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine, and N,N-dioctyl-N- methylamine (commercially available and obtained from TCI Europe), respectively, into their corresponding tertiary amine N-oxides was performed in a 3-liter jacketed glass reactor heated with a Julabo HT30-M1 oil circulator and equipped with an overhead stirrer, reflux cooler, and addition funnel. With reference to the synthesis of the tertiary amine N-oxide N,N- diethyldodecylamine N-oxide, in the 3-liter jacketed glass reactor, 270 g of N,N- diethyldodecylamine (1.12 mol), 5.4 g of NaHCO3, and 1.35 g of Na4P2O7 were dissolved in 1000 mL of a H2O / ethanol solution (20 wt. % of H2O). The mixture was heated to 60 °C and 190.2 g of a 30 wt. % H2O2 aqueous solution was added dropwise over a period of 2 hours. An additional amount of 30 wt. % H2O2 aqueous solution may be added if any residual and unreacted tertiary amine is still detected via titration techniques generally known in the art. After 4 hours, n- propanol was removed from the reaction mixture via distillation and water was added to give a final mixture of 30 wt. % of N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide in water. Residual H2O2 was removed at 60 °C over a period of 1 to 4 hours using MnO2 followed by filtration. The tertiary amine N-oxides N,N- dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide, and N,N-dioctyl-N-methylamine N-oxide were prepared via an analogous synthesis using N,N-dipropyldodecylamine, N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine, and N,N- dioctyl-N-methylamine instead of N,N-diethyldodecylamine as the tertiary amine substrate, respectively. Table 1: components used in the compositions of the Examples and in the compositions of the Comparative Examples Anionic surfactant Supplier Description sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) Mosselman 30 wt. % in H2O sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) Mosselman 70 wt. % in H2O sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) Gova BeneluxGeosurf NS-2828 wt. % in H2O sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS)Mosselman 95 wt. %coconut fatty acid Mosselman 100 wt. % Amine N-oxide Supplier Description N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N- oxide (C1C12)Sigma Aldrich 30 wt. % in H2ON,N-diethyldodecylamine N-[1]30 – 32 wt. % in H2O oxide (C2C12) N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N- [1] 30 – 32 wt. % in H2O oxide (C3C12) N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide or N,N-[1]30 – 32 wt. % in H2O di(hydroxyethyl)dodecylamine N-oxide (C2(OH)C12) N,N-dioctyl-N-methylamine N-[1]76 – 77 wt. % in H2O oxide Alcohol ethoxylate Supplier Description ethoxylated EO5 C10-18Lutensol M5 BASF alcohols 100 wt. % ethoxylated EO7 C12-14Heliwet FA 24.7 Mosselman alcohols 100 wt. % ethoxylated EO7 C12-15 Dehydol LT7 BASF alcohols 100 wt. % Hydrotrope Supplier Description ethanol VWR 96 % (v / v) sodium cumene sulfonate Mosselman 40 wt. % in H2O Humectant Supplier Description Mosselman or Gova propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol) Benelux tri(propylene glycol) n-butyl Dow DOWANOL™ TPnB ether Additional ingredients (IC) Supplier Description citric acid VWR builder EMD Millipore sodium hydroxide pH modifier Corporation [1] The tertiary amine N-oxide was manufactured following the general procedure, as detailed above. General procedure for manufacturing a composition (C) according to the invention and the Comparative Examples: Reference is hereby made to the above Table 1 with respect to the various components used in the compositions of the Examples and used in the compositions of the Comparative Examples. The exact compositions of the Examples and the exact compositions of the Comparative Examples, with respect to the type of components contained therein and the related quantities thereof, are described in Tables 2 – 7 below. All contents in Tables 2 – 7 below are given in wt. %, expressed as the 100% active compound, relative to the total weight of the respective compositions, unless stated otherwise. The compositions of Examples and Comparative Examples were prepared by admixing and homogenizing in a clean container all the various components as describes and listed in Tables 2 – 7 below until complete and homogeneous dissolution was obtained. The admixing of the various components was carried out using an electric and magnetic stirrer (IKA C-MAG HS 7) with temperature control (IKA ETS-D5). A more detailed procedure for manufacturing the compositions of the Examples and Comparative Examples is described for each of the below experiments, respectively. In vitro aquatic toxicity of dishwashing detergent compositions – Test 1 The compositions of Example 3 (Ex 3) according to the invention and Comparative Example 2 (CEx 2) were manufactured according to the general procedure as described and detailed above. The composition of Comparative Example 1 (CEx 1) does not contain any amine N-oxide compound. This composition of Comparative Example 1 (CEx 1) was manufactured by admixing the respective components of the composition as described in Table 2 below. In particular, the compositions of Example 3 (Ex 3) and Comparative Example 1 – 2 (CEx 1 – 2) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactants and the alcohol ethoxylate were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until pH 8.0 was reached. Then, the hydrotropes ethanol and sodium cumene sulfonate and, when present, the amine N-oxide were added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed to pH 8.0. The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all detergent compositions of Example 3 (Ex 3) and Comparative Example 1 – 2 (CEx 1 – 2) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. The in vitro aquatic toxicity of the compositions of Example 3 (Ex 3) and Comparative Examples 1 – 2 (CEx 1 – 2) is determined in accordance with the standard ISO 8692:2012 (WAC / V / B / 003). The standard ISO 8692:2012 specifies a method for the determination of the growth inhibition of unicellular green algae by substances and mixtures contained in water (or by waste water). Particularly, following the standard ISO 8692:2012 (WAC / V / B / 003), the compositions of Example 3 (Ex 3) and Comparative Examples 1 – 2 (CEx 1 – 2) were tested on the growth inhibition of the green algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata. The green algae test organisms were exposed for 72 hours to a control medium and to aqueous dilution series of the respective compositions in a standardized environment. Despite the relatively short test duration, it is generally accepted within the art that this standard allows aquatic toxicity effects to be measured, determined and assessed over multiple generations. When the respective composition comprises components which appear relatively more toxic for the green algae, the growth rate of the green algae will be reduced and hence the growth rate of the green algae will be lower. The inhibition of the growth rate is calculated relative to the growth rate of the control sample. During a first test (i.e. a range finding test) a broad series of concentration ranges and dilution factors were used (0.01; 0.10; 1.00; 10.00; and 100.00 mg / L). During a subsequent definitive second test a narrower series of concentration ranges and dilution factors were used, i.e.: Comparative Example 1 (CEx 1): 0.56; 1.00; 5.60; 10.00; and 56.00 g / mL; Comparative Example 2 (CEx 2): 0.10; 0.56; 1.00; 5.60; and 10.00 mg / L; and Example 3 (Ex 3): 0.50; 1.00; 5.60; 10.00; and 56.00 mg / L. The experimental results are shown below in Table 2. The measured in vitro aquatic toxicities of the compositions of Example 3 (Ex 3) and Comparative Examples 1 – 2 (CEx 1 – 2) are expressed as ErCx values in ppm or mg / L. ErCx constitutes a generally accepted parameter in the art, particularly in toxicology, and designates the concentration of test substance or composition which results in a x percent reduction in growth rate or inhibition of growth rate (hence the term ErCx), relative to the control within a 72 hour exposure. Table 2: influence of the chemical nature of the amine N-oxide on the in vitro aquatic toxicity of detergent compositions and as expressed in ErC50 values CEx 1 CEx 2 Ex 3 Anionic surfactant Amount (wt. %) sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) 5.00 5.00 5.00 sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) 9.00 9.00 9.00 Amine N-oxide Amount (wt. %) N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 2.00 0.00 N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 2.00 Alcohol ethoxylate Amount (wt. %) ethoxylated EO5 C10-18alcohols 1.20 1.20 1.20 Hydrotrope Amount (wt. %) ethanol 2.00 2.00 2.00 sodium cumene sulfonate 0.80 0.80 0.80 Additional ingredients (IC) Amount (wt. %) aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %) pH adjustment to 8.0 Water Amount (wt. %) H2O 82.00 80.00 80.00 In vitro aquatic toxicity ErCx (mg / L or ppm), relative to the control within a 72 hour exposure definitive test ErC5 7.82 0.56 5.67 ErC10 9.66 0.74 7.12 ErC15 11.00 0.87 8.20 ErC20 12.14 0.99 9.12 ErC50 17.97 1.63 13.90 The experimental results as shown in Table 2 clearly demonstrate that, in absence of any amine N-oxide compound, the composition of Comparative Example 1 (CEx 1) is characterized by having the highest ErCx values and hence the lowest in vitro aquatic toxicity for the green algae upon comparison with the compositions of Comparative Example 2 (CEx 2) and Example 3 (Ex 3) in presence of amine N-oxide compounds. The compositions of Comparative Example 2 (CEx 2) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide and Example 3 (Ex 3) in presence of N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide as the compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), respectively, are characterized by lower ErCx values and hence higher in vitro aquatic toxicities for the green algae. However, the composition of Comparative Example 2 (CEx 2) in presence of N,N- dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide is characterized by the highest in vitro aquatic toxicity, while the in vitro aquatic toxicity of the composition of Example 3 (Ex 3) according to the present invention in presence of N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N- oxide as the compound (AO) is far more similar or close to the in vitro aquatic toxicity of the composition of Comparative Example 1 (CEx 1) in the absence of any amine N-oxide compound. In vitro aquatic toxicity of dishwashing detergent compositions – Test 2 The compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) according to the invention and Comparative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) were manufactured according to the general procedure as described and detailed above. These compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) and Comperative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) were manufactured by admixing the respective components of the compositions as described in Table 3 below. In particular, the compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) and Comparative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactants and the alcohol ethoxylate were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until pH 8.0 was reached. Then, the hydrotropes ethanol and sodium cumene sulfonate and, the amine N-oxide were added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed to pH 8.0. The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all detergent compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) and Comparative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. The in vitro aquatic toxicity of the compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) and Comparative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) is determined in accordance with the standard ISO 8692:2012 (WAC / V / B / 003). The standard ISO 8692:2012 specifies a method for the determination of the growth inhibition of unicellular green algae by substances and mixtures contained in water (or by waste water). Particularly, following the standard ISO 8692:2012 (WAC / V / B / 003), the compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) and Comparative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) were tested on the growth inhibition of the green algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata. The green algae test organisms were exposed for 72 hours to a control medium and to aqueous dilution series of the respective compositions in a standardized environment. Despite the relatively short test duration, it is generally accepted within the art that this standard allows aquatic toxicity effects to be measured, determined and assessed over multiple generations. When the respective composition comprises components which appear relatively more toxic for the green algae, the growth rate of the green algae will be reduced and hence the growth rate of the green algae will be lower. The inhibition of the growth rate is calculated relative to the growth rate of the control sample. During a first test (i.e. a range finding test) a broad series of concentration ranges and dilution factors were used (0.01; 0.10; 1.00; 10.00; and 100.00 mg / L). During a subsequent definitive second test a narrower series of concentration ranges and dilution factors were used, i.e.: Comparative Example 4 (CEx 4): 0.10; 0.32; 1.00; 3.20; and 10.00 g / mL; Comparative Example 5 (CEx 5): 0.10; 0.32; 1.00; 3.20; and 10.00 mg / L; and Example 6 (Ex 6): 1.00; 1.80; 3.20; 5.60; and 10.00 mg / L. The experimental results are shown below in Table 3. The measured in vitro aquatic toxicities of the compositions of Example 6 (Ex 6) and Comparative Examples 4 – 5 (CEx 4 – 5) are expressed as ErCx values in ppm or mg / L. ErCx constitutes a generally accepted parameter in the art, particularly in toxicology, and designates the concentration of test substance or composition which results in a x percent reduction in growth rate or inhibition of growth rate (hence the term ErCx), relative to the control within a 72 hour exposure. Table 3: influence of the chemical nature of the amine N-oxide on the in vitro aquatic toxicity of detergent compositions and as expressed in ErC50 values CEx 4 CEx 5 Ex 6 Anionic surfactant Amount (wt. %) sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) 5.00 5.00 5.00 sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) 9.00 9.00 9.00 Amine N-oxide Amount (wt. %) N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide 2.00 0.00 0.00 N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 2.00 N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 2.00 0.00 Alcohol ethoxylate Amount (wt. %) ethoxylated EO7 C12-14 alcohols 1.20 1.20 1.20 Hydrotrope Amount (wt. %) ethanol 2.00 2.00 2.00 sodium cumene sulfonate 0.80 0.80 0.80 Additional ingredients (IC) Amount (wt. %) aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %) pH adjustment to 8.0 Water Amount (wt. %) H2O 80.00 80.00 80.00 In vitro aquatic toxicity ErCx (mg / L or ppm), relative to the control within a 72 hour exposure definitive test ErC50.39 0.53 3.76 ErC100.59 0.75 4.16 ErC150.76 0.93 4.42 ErC200.93 1.10 4.64 ErC50 1.99 2.11 5.59 The experimental results as shown in Table 3 clearly demonstrate that the composition of Example 6 (Ex 6) in presence of N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N- oxide as the compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO) is characterized by having the highest ErCx values and hence the lowest in vitro aquatic toxicity for the green algae upon comparison with both the composition of Comparative Example 4 (CEx 4) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide and the composition of Comparative Example 5 (CEx 5) in presence of N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively. When compared to the composition of Example 6 (Ex 6) in presence of N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N- oxide as the compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), the composition of Comparative Example 4 (CEx 4) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N- oxide and the composition of Comparative Example 5 (CEx 5) in presence of N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively, are both characterized by having significantly lower ErCx values and hence significantly higher in vitro aquatic toxicities for the green algae. When compared to the composition of Example 6 (Ex 6) in presence of N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide as the compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), the in vitro aquatic toxicity of the composition of Comparative Example 5 (CEx 5) in presence of N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide is far more similar or close to the in vitro aquatic toxicity of the composition of Comparative Example 4 (CEx 4) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide. Stain removal performance of laundry detergent compositions on greasy stains The compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) according to the invention and Comparative Examples 9 – 10 (CEx 9 – 10) were manufactured according to the general procedure described above. The compositions of Comparative Examples 7 – 8 (CEx 7 – 8) do not contain any amine N-oxide compound. These compositions of Comparative Examples 7 – 8 (CEx 7 – 8) were manufactured by admixing the respective components of the composition as described in Table 4 below. In particular, the compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactants, propylene glycol as the humectant and citric acid as a builder and additional ingredient (IC) were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until pH 7.97 was reached. Next, the alcohol ethoxylate and, when present, the amine N-oxide were added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed to a pH range from 8.29 to 8.80. The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all laundry detergent compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. In order to evaluate the stain removal performance of the laundry detergent compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10), use is made of monitors containing a single type of stain swatches (5 cm x 5 cm), said stain swatches all being commercially available from Center for Testmaterials (CFT) BV, Vlaardingen (NL), and having the following codes: − C-S-61: beef fat, colored with Sudan red, on cotton; − P-S-61: beef fat, colored with Sudan red, on polyester; − C-S-62: lard, colored with Sudan red, on cotton; and − C-S-46B: frying fat, used, colored with violet dye on cotton. The performed stain removal performance tests are directed to the measurements of the stain removal efficiency by submitting the compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10) to a washing test. The washing test was conducted by filling the drum of a washing machine (Miele W1946 / 45, without Fuzzy logic function) with, respectively, (i) a 3 kg load of clean cotton towels, said cotton towels being pre- washed three times at 60 °C with 50 g of ECE reference detergent no.2 (ECE-2) on a white / color with short & hydroplus option cycle prior to the present washing test; (ii) monitors containing stain swatches; and (iii) a soil ballast load consisting of four sheets of W-SBL 2004 (commercially available from Center for Testmaterials (CFT) BV, Vlaardingen (NL)) in order to simulate a medium soil and ballast content. These commercial W-SBL 2004 soil ballast sheets are soiled with a soil mixture which is representative for the soil present in consumer wash loads. With concern to the washing test, the washing machine was operated at 20 °C and 40 °C. The cycle duration was 95 minutes (normal cotton cycle and water hardness 2.5 mmol / L). A dosage of 35 mL of each of the compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10) was used per washing test. Per washing load, one set of monitors containing a single type of stain swatches was used (i.e. one internal replicate) and the washing test was repeated six times (i.e. six external replicates). For each of the tested laundry detergent compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10), the stain removal index (SRI) percentage was calculated accordingly in order to determine and evaluate their stain removal efficiencies for each type of stain swatch. It is generally well known in the art how to calculate stain removal index (SRI) percentages and values. The experimental results are shown below in Table 4. The measured stain removal performances, performed both at 20 °C and 40 °C, on each of the tested stain swatches for the compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) and Comparative Examples 7 – 10 (CEx 7 – 10) are expressed as the average stain removal index (SRI) percentage (n = 6). Table 4: stain removing performances at 20 °C and 40 °C of detergent compositions and as expressed as the average stain removal index (SRI) percentage CEx 7 CEx 8 CEx 9 CEx 10 Ex 11 Ex 12 Anionic surfactant Amount (wt. %) sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS)9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00coconut fatty acid 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Amine N-oxide Amount (wt. %) N,N-dimethyldodecylamine 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 N-oxide N,N-diethyldodecylamine N- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 oxide N,N-dipropyldodecylamine 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 N-oxide N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 N-oxide Alcohol ethoxylate Amount (wt. %) ethoxylated EO7 C12-158.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 alcohols Humectant Amount (wt. %) propylene glycol 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Additional ingredients (IC) Amount (wt. %) citric acid 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %)pH adjustment to 8.3 – 8.8Water Amount (wt. %) H2O 60.00 58.00 58.00 58.00 58.00 58.00 Stain removing performance on greasy beef fat stains on cotton (C-S-61) (average SRI percentage, number of replicates n = 6) at 20 °C 47.0 46.0 55.6 51.3 55.9 54.7 at 40 °C 53.8 51.6 59.0 56.0 58.0 59.7 Stain removing performance on greasy beef fat stains on polyester (P-S-61) (average SRI percentage, number of replicates n = 6) at 20 °C 48.3 46.6 55.8 52.2 54.8 55.3 at 40 °C 62.7 59.5 65.6 64.0 63.9 66.2 Stain removing performance on lard on cotton (C-S-62) (average SRI percentage, number of replicates n = 6) at 20 °C 47.3 46.6 55.0 51.8 55.5 54.6 at 40 °C 55.0 51.8 62.7 58.7 61.0 60.8 Stain removing performance on frying fat, used, colored with violet dye on cotton (C-S-46B) (average SRI percentage, number of replicates n = 6) at 20 °C 82.1 82.0 84.8 83.4 84.2 84.1 at 40 °C 87.9 85.7 89.7 90.7 90.8 89.5 The experimental results as shown in Table 4 clearly demonstrate that, in absence of any amine N-oxide compound, the compositions of Comparative Examples 7 – 8 (CEx 7 – 8) are characterized by having an inferior stain removing performance both at 20 °C and 40 °C on the tested types of stain swatches upon comparison with the compositions of Comparative Examples 9 – 10 (CEx 9 – 10) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide and N,N- dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively, and the compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) in presence of a compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), i.e. N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide or N,N- dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively. In addition, the compositions of Examples 11 – 12 (Ex 11 – 12) in presence of a compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), i.e. N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide or N,N- dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively, are characterized by having a superior stain removing performance at 20 °C on the tested types of stain swatches upon comparison with the composition of Comparative Example 10 (CEx 10) in presence of N,N-dihydroxyethyldodecylamine N-oxide. Laundry performance test of laundry detergent compositions via high throughput laundry test at 30 °C The compositions of Examples 15 – 16 (Ex 15 – 16) according to the invention and Comparative Example 14 (CEx 14) were manufactured according to the general procedure described above. The composition of Comparative Example 13 (CEx 13) does not contain any amine N-oxide compound. This composition of Comparative Example 13 (CEx 13) was manufactured by admixing the respective components of the composition as described in Table 5 below. In particular, the compositions of Examples 15 – 16 (Ex 15 – 16) and Comparative Examples 13 – 14 (CEx 13 – 14) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactants, propylene glycol as the humectant and citric acid as a builder and additional ingredient (IC) were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until pH 8.0 was reached. Next, the alcohol ethoxylate and, when present, the amine N-oxide were added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed to pH 8.0. The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all laundry detergent compositions of Examples 15 – 16 (Ex 15 – 16) and Comparative Examples 13 – 14 (CEx 13 – 14) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. In order to evaluate the stain removal performance via the high throughput laundry test at 30 °C, as detailed and described below, use is made of seven different stain swatches (5.0 cm x 2.5 cm), said stain swatches all being commercially available from Center for Testmaterials (CFT) BV, Vlaardingen (NL), and having the following codes: − C-S-216: lipstick, diluted, red on cotton; − P-S-216: lipstick, diluted, red on polyester; − C-S-132: high discriminative sebum BEY with pigment, on cotton; − C-S-46b: frying fat, used, colored with violet dye, on cotton; − P-S-46b: frying fat, used, colored with violet dye, on polyester; − C-S-65: dirty motor oil (DMO) on cotton; and − C-S-17: fluid make-up, on cotton. The combined mass of all seven different stain swatches (5.0 cm x 2.5 cm) together was measured before and after the high throughput laundry test at 30 °C. After determining the combined mass of said stain swatches prior to the high throughput laundry test, the seven stain swatches were placed in a 60 mL polypropylene sample container equipped with a low-density polyethylene screw cap (VWR article code 216-1809), to which 40 mL of a washing solution was added prior to performing the high throughput laundry test at 30 °C, and said washing solution consisting of an aqueous dilution in water of each of the compositions of Examples 15 – 16 (Ex 15 – 16) and Comparative Examples 13 – 14 (CEx 13 – 14), as detailed in Table 5 below, to a diluted concentration of 2.0 g of each of said compositions per 250 mL washing solution. Per composition to be tested, three polypropylene sample containers were prepared (number of replicates n = 3). Next, the polypropylene sample containers were closed tightly using the polyethylene screw cap. The high throughput laundry test was conducted by filling the drum of a washing machine (Samsung WW80K7605OW AddWash) with (i) a 3 kg clean and dry ballast load of six bath towels and nine kitchen towels, said bath towels and kitchen towels being pre-rinsed at 60 °C and allowed to dry; and (ii) the tightly closed polypropylene sample containers containing the seven different stain swatches (5.0 cm x 2.5 cm) and washing solution. With regard to the high throughput laundry test, the washing machine was operated at 30 °C using the cotton program and without any rinsing phase. After completion of said program, the polypropylene sample containers were immediately removed from the drum of the washing machine. Next, the polypropylene sample containers were opened and the washing solution was subsequently discarded. The seven stain swatches were left drying in open air. After said drying of the seven stain swatches in open air, and per propylene sample container, the corresponding combined mass of the dried seven stain swatches was determined. Accordingly, an average combined mass difference was calculated for each of the tested laundry detergent compositions before and after the high throughput laundry test at 30 °C. The experimental results are shown below in Table 5. The measured high throughput laundry performances at 30 °C on seven stain swatches (5.0 cm x 2.5 cm) for the compositions of Examples 15 – 16 (Ex 15 – 16) and Comparative Examples 13 – 14 (CEx 13 – 14) are expressed as the average combined mass difference of the seven stain swatches before and after the high throughput laundry test at 30 °C. Table 5: high throughput laundry performance test at 30 °C of detergent compositions on stain swatches, as expressed as an average combined mass difference before and after a high throughput laundry test at 30 °C CEx 13 CEx 14 Ex 15 Ex 16 Anionic surfactant Amount (wt. %) sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS) 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 coconut fatty acid 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Amine N-oxide Amount (wt. %) N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Alcohol ethoxylate Amount (wt. %) ethoxylated EO5 C10-18alcohols 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Humectant Amount (wt. %) propylene glycol 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Additional ingredients (IC) Amount (wt. %) citric acid 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 aqueous sodium hydroxide (40–45 wt. %) pH adjustment to 8.0 Water Amount (wt. %) H2O 66.00 64.00 64.00 64.00 Combined average mass difference (number of replicates n = 3) at 30 °C (g) 0.124 0.147 0.158 0.148 The experimental results as shown in Table 5 clearly demonstrate that, in absence of any amine N-oxide compound, the composition of Comparative Example 13 (CEx 13) is characterized by having an inferior stain removing performance at 30 °C in the above-described high throughput laundry performance test upon comparison with the compositions of Comparative Example 14 (CEx 14) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide and Examples 15 – 16 (Ex 15 – 16) in presence of a compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), i.e. N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide or N,N- dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively. Dishwashing performance test of dishwashing detergent compositions The compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) according to the invention and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) were manufactured according to the general procedure described above. In particular, the compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactant, tri(propylene glycol) n-butyl ether as the humectant and citric acid as a builder and additional ingredient (IC) were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until a desired pH in the range from 7.5 – 8.0 was reached. Next, the alcohol ethoxylate, ethanol as the hydrotrope, and, when present, the amine N-oxide were added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed (pH 7.5 – 8.0). The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all dishwashing detergent compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. In order to evaluate the dishwashing performance of the compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17), a fat removing power test (or a grease cutting power test) was performed. In general, said test assesses the composition’s ability to disperse fat or grease and further avoid their redeposition onto the substrate being cleaned. The test is based on the suds mileage test known in the art. In particular, 1.65 – 1.70 g of a soil consisting of a mixture of 99.95 wt. % fat (lard) and 0.05 wt. % of a blue dye coloring agent was added in the middle of household plates (top external diameter equal to 13.9 cm, top internal diameter inner circle equal to 6.2 cm, bottom internal diameter equal to 9.6 cm, a depth of 2.1 cm). Next, the plates were washed in a washing solution containing a 0.4 g / L aqueous dilution in water of each of the compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) (water hardness 2.5 mmol / L). The initial temperature of the washing solution was set at 45 °C and no further heating was performed. The plates were washed one by one (one at a time) during a timeframe of 15 seconds with a controlled speed and thereby further using a mechanical brushing apparatus that simulated hand washing. The fat removing power test was stopped when fat drops started to reappear on the surface of the plates via visual observations with the naked human eye. Per dishwashing detergent composition, the fat removing power test was repeated five times (number of replicates n = 5). Accordingly, an average number of plates successfully washed without the reappearance of fat drops on the surface of said plates was calculated for each of the tested dishwashing detergent compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17). This calculated average number then provides a measure of the fat removing power or ability of said composition. The experimental results are shown below in Table 6. The measured dishwashing performances for the compositions of Examples 18 – 19 (Ex 18 – 19) and Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) are expressed as the average number of plates successfully washed until fat drops reappear on the surface of the plates. Table 6: dishwashing performance test of detergent compositions and as expressed as an average number of plates successfully washed until fat drops reappear on the surface of the plates CEx 17 Ex 18 Ex 19 Anionic surfactant Amount (wt. %) sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) 19.00 19.00 19.00 Amine N-oxide Amount (wt. %) N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide 4.80 0.00 0.00 N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 4.80 0.00 N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 4.80 Alcohol ethoxylate Amount (wt. %) ethoxylated EO5 C10-18alcohols 1.00 1.00 1.00 Hydrotrope Amount (wt. %) ethanol 2.00 2.00 2.00 Humectant Amount (wt. %) tri(propylene glycol) n-butyl ether 0.50 0.50 0.50 Additional ingredients (IC) Amount (wt. %) citric acid 0.50 0.50 0.50 aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %) pH adjustment to 7.5 – 8.0 Water Amount (wt. %) H2O 72.2 72.2 72.2 Average number of plates successfully washed until fat drops reappear on the surface of the plates (number of replicates n = 5) 7.2 9.0 7.4 The experimental results as shown in Table 6 demonstrate that the compositions of Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) in presence of N,N- dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide and Example 19 (Ex 19) in presence of N,N- dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide, respectively, both showed similar results in the above-described dishwashing performance test. In addition, the composition of Example 18 (Ex 18) in presence of N,N-diethyldodecylamine N-oxide demonstrates an improved dishwashing performance upon comparison with the compositions of Comparative Example 17 (CEx 17) and Example 19 (Ex 19). Pre-treatment laundry performance test of laundry pre-treater detergent compositions used for direct spot treatment of textiles prior to a washing step in a washing machine The compositions of Example 22 (Ex 22) according to the invention and Comparative Example 21 (CEx 21) were manufactured according to the general procedure described above. Comparative Example 20 (CEx 20) does not contain any amine N-oxide compound. This Comparative Example 20 (CEx 20) was manufactured by admixing the respective components of the composition as described in Table 7 below. In particular, the compositions of Example 22 (Ex 22) and Comparative Examples 20 – 21 (CEx 20 – 21) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactants, the alcohol ethoxylate, propylene glycol as the humectant, and citric acid as a builder and additional ingredient (IC) were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until pH 9.0 was reached. Next, when present, the amine N-oxide was added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed to pH 9.0. The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all laundry pre-treater detergent compositions of Example 22 (Ex 22) and Comparative Examples 20 – 21 (CEx 20 – 21) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. In order to evaluate the pre-treatment performance of the laundry pre- treater detergent compositions regarding the stain removal of fatty stains, use is made of four monitors per laundry detergent composition, each of said four monitors containing three stain swatches (5 cm x 5 cm), all being commercially available from Center for Testmaterials (CFT) BV, Vlaardingen (NL), and having the following codes: – P-S-61: beef fat, colored with Sudan red, on polyester; – C-S-62: lard, colored with Sudan red, on cotton; and – C-S-216: lipstick, diluted, red on cotton. Before applying the compositions of Example 22 (Ex 22) and Comparative Examples 20 – 21 (CEx 20 – 21), respectively, to each stain swatch of each of the four monitors, the corresponding DL* values (CIELAB) of each of said stain swatches of each of the four monitors were measured in the centers of the respective stain swatches with a Konica Minolta Handheld spectrophotometer (D65 daylight illuminant, CIELAB color space) and an average DL* value was calculated and determined per stain swatch accordingly. Subsequently, 1.00 mL of the compositions of Example 22 (Ex 22) and Comparative Examples 20 – 21 (CEx 20 – 21), respectively, was applied to each stain swatch of each of the four monitors using a micropipette (spot treatment). Without performing any rubbing, the composition was left soaking into the respective stain swatches of each of the four monitors during 30 minutes. Then, six wet and pre-rinsed bath towels and nine wet and pre-rinsed kitchen towels were added to the drum of a washing machine (Samsung WW80K7605OW AddWash) in presence of the pre-treated four monitors containing the pre-treated stain swatches. Each laundry pre-treater detergent composition was tested separately. The content of the drum of the washing machine was then submitted to a wash program at 30 °C having the following specifications: – no other laundry detergent compositions were added; – number of rinse cycles: 2; – spin speed: 1600 rpm; and – cotton program. After said wash program at 30 °C, the four monitors containing the washed pre-treated stain swatches were allowed to air dry. Thereafter, the corresponding DL* values (CIELAB) of the washed pre-treated stain swatches of each of the four monitors were again measured in the centers of the respective stain swatches with a Konica Minolta Handheld spectrophotometer (D65 daylight illuminant, CIELAB color space) and an average DL* value was then calculated and determined per stain swatch accordingly. The average difference in DL* value before and after pre-treatment followed by the wash program was then calculated and determined per stain swatch, as detailed above (see further below in Table 7). A negative control experiment was equally performed with 100 wt. % H2O, i.e. pre-treatment with 1.00 mL of 100 wt. % H2O (see Table 7). The average difference in DL* value before and after pre-treatment followed by the wash program was then calculated and determined per stain swatch, as detailed above. Finally, the above-described experiments were repeated in duplicate for each of the laundry detergent compositions. The experimental results are shown below in Table 7. The measured pre- treatment laundry performances at 30 °C for the compositions of Example 22 (Ex 22) and Comparative Examples 20 – 21 (CEx 20 – 21) and the negative control are expressed as an average difference in DL* values, calculated and determined before and after a pre-treatment followed by the washing step, as detailed above. Table 7: pre-treatment laundry performance test at 30 °C of laundry pre- treater detergent compositions on stain swatches, as expressed as an average difference in DL* values calculated and determined before and after a pre-treatment followed by a washing step Control CEx 20 CEx 21 Ex 22 Anionic surfactant Amount (wt. %) sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) 0.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS)0.00 1.50 1.50 1.50Amine N-oxide Amount (wt. %) N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 1.50 0.00 N,N-dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 Alcohol ethoxylate Amount (wt. %) ethoxylated EO7 C12-14 alcohols 0.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 Humectant Amount (wt. %) propylene glycol 0.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 Additional ingredients (IC) Amount (wt. %) citric acid 0.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %)- pH adjustment to 9.0Water Amount (wt. %) H2O 100.00 82.00 80.50 80.50 Average difference in DL* value (number of replicates: 4 x 2) P-S-61: beef fat, colored with Sudan 9.6 11.4 13.6 13.6 red, on polyester C-S-62: lard, colored with Sudan 16.6 17.7 19.8 20.7 red, on cotton C-S-216: lipstick, diluted, red on 8.4 14.5 15.8 15.8 cotton The experimental results as shown in Table 7 clearly demonstrate that, in presence of a compound (AO) according to Formula (IAO), i.e. N,N- dipropyldodecylamine N-oxide, the pre-treatment laundry performance of the composition of Example 22 (Ex 22) is maintained, or even improved, upon comparison with the composition of Comparative Example 21 (CEx 21) in presence of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide as the amine N-oxide compound. Viscosity testing of laundry detergent compositions The compositions of Examples 30 – 31 (Ex 30 – 31) according to the invention and Comparative Examples 23 – 29 and 32 (CEx 23 – 29 and 32) were manufactured according to the general procedure described above. The compositions of Comparative Examples 23 – 28 (CEx 23 – 28) do not contain any alcohol ethoxylate and / or any tertiary amine N-oxide compound. These compositions of Comparative Examples 23 – 28 (CEx 23 – 28) were manufactured by admixing the respective components of these compositions as described in Table 8 below. In particular, the compositions of Examples 30 – 31 (Ex 30 – 31) and Comparative Examples 23 – 29 and 32 (CEx 23 – 29 and 32) were manufactured as follows. Water was first electrically heated to 45 °C under constant low speed mixing with a magnetic rod. Gradually, the anionic surfactants, propylene glycol as the humectant and citric acid as a builder and additional ingredient (IC) were added one by one. Heating was switched off and the pH was adjusted using an aqueous sodium hydroxide (40 – 45 wt. %), until pH 8.0 was reached. Next, when present, the alcohol ethoxylate and, when present, the amine N-oxide were added under low speed mixing. Water was finally added to obtain the desired final amounts and concentrations. Then, the pH was verified again and adjusted if needed to pH 8.0. The amounts of the various components are respectively expressed as the 100% active compound. Upon manufacturing and storage, all laundry detergent compositions of Examples 30 – 31 (Ex 30 – 31) and Comparative Examples 23 – 29 and 32 (CEx 23 – 29 and 32) were stable, and no phase separation or turbid solutions were observed. In order to measure and evaluate the rheological profile of the laundry detergent compositions of Examples 30 – 31 (Ex 30 – 31) and Comparative Examples 23 – 29 and 32 (CEx 23 – 29 and 32), a classical approach was carried out at 20 °C by using an Anton Paar MCR 301 Rheometer with a 50 mm cone plate geometry. A sample is loaded between the plate and the cone after a zero- gap has been performed at the 20 °C measurement temperature. The temperature was controlled by an integrated Peltier element with an accuracy of 0.2 °C. After sample equilibration at 20 °C, a dynamic strain sweep (DSS) was performed to determine the linear regime for each sample. The dynamic strain sweep (DSS) was then followed by a dynamic frequency sweep (DFS) starting from an angular frequency ω of 100 rad / s to an angular frequency ω of 1 rad / s at a strain γ equal to 1 %, previously confirmed to be in the linear regime as determined above by the dynamic strain sweep (DSS). The dynamic frequency sweep (DFS) was then followed by a flow curve measuring the viscosity η as a function of the shear rate, with the shear rate varied between 0.1 and 1000 s-1. The experimental results are shown below in Table 8. The viscosities for the compositions of Examples 30 – 31 (Ex 30 – 31) and Comparative Examples 23 – 29 and 32 (CEx 23 – 29 and 32) are tabulated at two different shear rates of 613 s-1and 1000 s-1, respectively.

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Claims

CLAIMS 1. A detergent composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising, relative to the total weight of the composition (C): a) from 5.00 to 50.00 weight percentage [wt. %, herein after] of at least one anionic surfactant; b) from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. % of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl; c) from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one alcohol ethoxylate of Formula (IAE) [compound (AE), herein after]Formula (IAE) wherein − m is an integer in the range from 1 to 5; − n is an integer in the range from 0 to 5; − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50;− each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group; and d) from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant.

2. The composition (C) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is sulfated, sulfonated, and / or carboxylated.

3. The composition (C) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is a sulfated anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-ethoxylated primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfates; alkyl ether sulfates such as C2-4 alkyleneoxy sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 30.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 15.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 12.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, and alkyl polyethoxylate sulfates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 15.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 12.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule.

4. The composition (C) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is a sulfonated anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of primary and secondary C8-22 alkyl sulfonates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfonates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl sulfonates; aryl sulfonates, optionally substituted with C8-22 alkyl, preferably C8-18 alkyl, such as linear C8-22 alkyl benzene sulfonates; and alpha-olefin sulfonates containing from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms.

5. The composition (C) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is a carboxylated anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-ethoxylated C8-22 alkyl carboxylates, preferably C8-18 alkylcarboxylates, more preferably C10-16 alkyl carboxylates; alkyl ether carboxylates such as C2-4 alkyleneoxy carboxylates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 30.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 15.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 12.0 moles of C2-4 alkylene oxide per molecule, and alkyl polyethoxylate carboxylates derived from the alkoxylation product of a C8-24 alcohol, preferably a C10-22 alcohol, more preferably a C10-16 alcohol, with an average of from 0.5 to 20.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, preferably from 0.5 to 15.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 1.0 to 12.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule, more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 moles of ethylene oxide per molecule; fatty acid carboxylates, optionally sulfonated; N-acyl amino acids; N- acyl peptides; and N-acyl sarcosinates.

6. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 6.00 to 45.00 wt. %.

7. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 7.00 to 40.00 wt. %.

8. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 7.00 to 35.00 wt. %.

9. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 8.00 to 30.00 wt. %.

10. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 8.00 to 28.00 wt. %.

11. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 9.00 to 27.00 wt. %.

12. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 9.00 to 26.00 wt. %.

13. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 10.00 to 25.00 wt. %.

14. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.50 to 22.00 wt. %.

15. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.00 to 19.00 wt. %.

16. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.00 to 17.00 wt. %.

17. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.50 to 15.00 wt. %.

18. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.50 to 13.00 wt. %.

19. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.80 to 12.00 wt. %.

20. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative tothe total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.80 to 11.00 wt. %.

21. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 2.00 to 10.00 wt. %.

22. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE) is a compound of Formula (IAE’) [compound (AE’), herein after]:Formula (IAE’) wherein − p is an integer in the range from 3 to 50; − each of R4 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; and − each of R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, or end- capping group.

23. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.30 to 25.00 wt. %.

24. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. %.

25. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), relative to thetotal weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. %.

26. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.00 to 12.00 wt. %.

27. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE), relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. %.

28. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the at least one hydrotrope is selected from the group consisting of C1-6 alkyl monoalcohols; C1-4 alkyl mono- or disubstituted benezene sulfonates such as xylene sulfonate, cumene sulfonate, and toluene sulfonate; C1-4 mono- or disubstituted alkyl naphthalene sulfonates; C1-7 alkyl carboxylates, non- ethoxylated and ethoxylated C1-7 alkyl sulfates.

29. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 28, wherein the at least one humectant is selected from the group consisting of C2-9 alkyl polyols; ether alcohols derived from C2-9 alkyl polyols; ester alcohols derived from C2-9 alkyl polyols; and mono- and oligosaccharides.

30. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.30 to 25.00 wt. %.

31. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.50 to 20.00 wt. %.

32. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 31, wherein the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 0.50 to 15.00 wt. %.

33. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 32, wherein the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.00 to 12.00 wt. %.

34. The composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 33, wherein the at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant, relative to the total weight of the composition (C), is present in an amount from 1.00 to 10.00 wt. %.

35. A method for the manufacturing of the composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 34, wherein the method comprises the steps of intimate admixing: − from 5.00 to 50.00 wt. % of at least one anionic surfactant; − from 0.10 to 25.00 wt. % of at least one compound (AO) according to general Formula (IAO); − from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one compound (AE) according to general Formula (IAE); − from 0.10 to 30.00 wt. % of at least one hydrotrope and / or humectant; − optionally water; − optionally at least one further surfactant selected from nonionic surfactants, or amphoteric surfactants; − optionally at least one additional ingredient (IC); and wherein all wt. % are relative to the total weight of the composition (C).

36. A use of the composition (C) according to any one of claims 1 to 34 in a cleaning operation for at least partially removing at least one soil from a surface or from at least part of a surface of a substrate to be cleaned.

37. A use of at least one amine N-oxide of Formula (IAO) [compound (AO), herein after] Formula (IAO) wherein − each of R1 is independently selected from C8-24 alkyl; − each of R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is independently selected from C2-6 alkyl;to reduce the aquatic toxicity of a first detergent composition relative to a second detergent composition, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is at least partially replaced by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N- dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO), and wherein the aquatic toxicities of the first detergent composition and the second detergent composition are measured in accordance with the standard ISO 8692:2012.

38. The use according to claim 37, wherein the second detergent composition is the first detergent composition wherein the amount of the compound (AO) is completely replaced by an N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide wherein said N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide has the same R1 substituent as the compound (AO).

39. The use according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the first detergent composition is devoid of any N,N-dimethyl alkylamine N-oxide.

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