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Suds suppressor compositions and their use in detergent compositions

US4732694A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1986
Grant dateMar 22, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S516/931
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A suds suppressor composition comprising, as suds-suppressor, a blend of: PA0 (i) a high shear mix of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and hydrophobic silica, the PDMS having a viscosity of from about 20 to about 12,500 cs, and PA0 (ii) PDMS having a viscosity of at least about 25,000 cs wherein the blend has a viscosity of at least about 18,000 cs, the suds suppressor being dispersed in a water-soluble or water-dispersible organic carrier comprising: PA0 (i) from about 1% to about 100% of a first carrier component melting in the range of about 38.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. and PA0 from 0% to about 99% of a second carrier component which is an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant melting in the range from about 5.degree. C. to about 36.degree. C. The compositions are particularly suitable in high-active containing heavy duty detergent compositions and provide improved foam regulation across the range of wash temperature, product usage, soil, load and rinsing conditions.

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