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Machine dishwashing composition

US4390441A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1981
Grant dateJun 28, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/3953
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition in solid or liquid form for machine dishwashing is disclosed, containing a builder such as a phosphate salt, an alkaline material such as sodium silicate and a halite such as sodium chlorite. The composition is for use with a machine incoporating an ultraviolet light source to irradiate the dishes and/or the liquor. The composition may also include a low-foaming or non-foaming surfactant and other usual adjuncts, especially enzymes. An exemplified composition is 33% tripolyphosphate, 27% sodium disilicate, 33% chlorite, 7% sodium tetraborate.

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