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Cast detergent-containing article and method of using

US4569781A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1981
Grant dateFeb 11, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/041
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Solid cast detergent-containing articles are produced for use in automatic washing machines. A liquid detergent composition is cast into a mold where it is allowed to solidify. The solid cast detergent, surrounded on all but its upper surface by the mold, is used in automatic washing machines having a dispensing device designed to dispense a liquid aqueous detergent formed from the solid cast detergent using an impinging liquid spray. The liquid aqueous detergent flows out of the dispensing device generally simultaneously with its formation in the dispenser. The cast detergent composition includes an alkaline hydratable chemical and optionally further includes one or more preformed cores or plugs comprising an available chlorine source, a defoamer, or the like.

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