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Liquid detergent compositions containing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

US4532067A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1984
Grant dateJul 30, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/225
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous liquid detergent composition containing a nonionic surfactant, a builder, a particular hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ether and optionally an anionic surfactant is disclosed having unusual stability, especially at low temperatures. The hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is characterized as having 28-30% methoxyl and 7-12% hydroxypropyl substitution with molecular weight from 5-250 cps nominal viscosity in 2% aqueous solution at 68.degree. F.

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