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Process for preparing high bulk density detergent compositions

US5164108A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1990
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/065
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a granular detergent composition or component having a bulk density of at least 550 g/l, which comprises PA0 (i) feeding a liquid acid precursor of an anionic surfactant, a solid water-soluble alkaline inorganic material and optionally other materials into a high-speed mixer/densifier, the mean residence time being from about 5 to 30 seconds; PA0 (ii) subsequently treating the granular detergent material in a moderate-speed granulator/densifier, whereby it is brought into or maintained in a deformable state, the mean residence time being from about 1-10 minutes; and finally PA0 (iii) drying and/or cooling the detergent material.

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