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Suds suppressing compositions and detergents containing them

US4265779A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 1979
Grant dateMay 5, 1981
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Expiry dateSep 4, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Storage stable, particulate suds suppressing compositions containing a liquid hydrocarbon, a nonionic ethoxylate and a compatibilizing agent capable of forming inclusion compounds are disclosed. In addition to the liquid hydrocarbon, the suds suppressing compositions frequently comprise additional suds suppressing agents such as silica and/or solid waxes. Granular detergents containing the particulate suds suppressing compositions and a method of enhancing the efficacy of liquid hydrocarbon suds regulants are also disclosed.

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