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Detergent composition comprising synergistic hydrotrope mixture of two classes of organic phosphate esters

US4137190A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1977
Grant dateJan 30, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 4, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/721
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a detergent composition comprising a low-foaming, non-ionic surfactant and a synergistic hydrotrope mixture. The hydrotrope mixture is composed of two classes of organic phosphate esters A and B wherein A is the reaction product of a compound of the formula EQU R -- OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --.sub.n OH wherein R is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl and n is 1 to 10, with phosphorus pentoxide and B is the reaction product of a compound of the above formula with polyphosphoric acid. The weight ratio of A:B is 1:9 to 9:1. The composition may further comprise an alkaline builder.

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