Detergent compositions containing polycarboxylates and calcium-sensitive enzymes
US5308530A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 3, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/386
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides detergent compositions, particularly liquid compositions, utilizing one or more polycarboxylates as builders, or as anti-redeposition agents, wherein the polycarboxylates are novel polymers comprising repeating units of the structure: ##STR1## wherein m is a mole fraction from 0.70 to 0.95; n is a mole fraction from 0.05 to 0.30; A is derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer; B is derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and B is not A; and C is: ##STR2## wherein X is --H, ##STR3## or a combination thereof, R.sup.1 is --H, --CH.sub.3, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.q CH.sub.3, or a combination thereof, and q is 1-5; R.sup.2 is: ##STR4## or R.sup.3 , or a combination thereof, and R.sup.3 is a C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 linear or branched alkyl chain; the interpolymer being prepared by polymerizing the monomers in a solvent system in which the monomers and interpolymer are soluble. Also provided are liquid detergent formulations containing calcium-sensitive enzyme(s) wherein selected builders are employed which improve detergency without destabilizing the enzyme.
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