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Amine oxide composition and process

US5292954A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1990
Grant dateMar 8, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C291/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pourable amine oxide composition which is suitable for use in detergent compositions is obtained by reacting a tert-amine with aqueous hydrogen peroxide in a nonionic surfactant as the sole organic solvent, at least a portion of the nonionic surfactant being an alkylphenol ethoxylate or other compound corresponding to the formula Z[OC(Z')HCH.sub.2 ].sub.m OH in which Z is an alkylphenyl group wherein the alkyl group contains 4-30 carbons, Z' is hydrogen or an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group containing 1-3 carbons, and m is an integer of 1-100. When the composition has a low water content, it is suitable for use in water-sensitive formulations, such as bar soaps and detergent concentrates.

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