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Solid cast detergents containing encapsulated halogen bleaches and methods of preparation and use

US4681914A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1986
Grant dateJul 21, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0039
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An active-halogen bleach such as dichloroisocyanurate encapsulated in a coating of dihydratea synthetic detergent such as sodium octyl sulfonate. The capsule may further comprise an initial coating of a soluble inorganic detergent builder or filler such as an alkali metal phosphate or sulfate. The capsule is stable in highly alkaline environments such as detergent compositions. Solid cast detergent-bleach composition having minimal bleach degradation comprising an alkaline hydratable chemical such as sodium hydroxide, a hardness sequestrant such as sodium tripolyphosphate, water of hydration and encapsulated active-halogen bleach formed in accordance with this invention. Optionally the detergent-bleach composition may contain a polyelectrolyte such as polyacrylate.

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