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Detersive system with an improved hardness ion complexing agent

US4971714A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1988
Grant dateNov 20, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0017
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved softening agent dispersed in an aqueous detergent comprising droplets having an exterior organic phase containing a complexing agent and an inner aqueous phase comprising an acid or salt. The ability of the softening agent to remove hardness ions is improved by a novel complexing agent.

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