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Near-neutral pH detergents containing anionic surfactant, cosurfactant and fatty acid

US4561998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1984
Grant dateDec 31, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/40
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Detergent compositions, preferably heavy-duty liquids, containing an anionic surfactant, a selected consurfactant and a fatty acid are disclosed. The compositions are formulated to provide an initial pH of from about 6.0 to about 8.5 at a concentration of from about 0.1% to about 2% by weight in water at 20.degree. C. The compositions preferably also contain ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, a detergent builder and enzymes.

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