Machine dishwashing detergent tablets
US5133892A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D17/0082
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A multilayer detergent tablet containing an outer layer, a barrier layer and an inner layer. The tablet releases sequentially ingredients contained in the outer layer and ingredients contained in the inner layer. The time interval between the release of the outer layer ingredients and the release of the inner layer ingredients is controlled by the particular choice of an ingredient for the barrier layer and the relative thicknesses of the inner layer, the barrier layer and the outer layer. The tablet is able to separate in time the dissolution of incompatible ingredients such as an enzyme and a chlorine bleach. The tablet also provides sequential release of a dishwashing composition and a rinse aid composition such that cleaning is accomplished prior to the release of the rinse aid.
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