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Stain removal through novel oxidizer and chelant combination

US12054694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2021
Grant dateAug 6, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/24
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising alkali metal carbonate, a chelant selected from the group consisting of MGDA, alkali metal tripolyphosphate, GLDA, and mixtures thereof, alkali metal percarbonate, and a peroxidation catalyst, wherein the molar ratio of chelant to alkali metal percarbonate is in the range of 1.8 to 3.4. The detergent composition is particularly suited for the removal of tea and coffee stains.

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