Aqueous liquid detergent compositions containing oxidized polysaccharides
US5437810A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D1/72
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous heavy duty liquid detergent composition of controlled viscosity is disclosed. The composition comprises a homogeneous mixture of at least one water soluble anionic organic detergent, at least one detergent builder, an oxidized polysaccharide viscosity control agent, an optional salt of an acrylic polymer as a supplementary viscosity control agent, an optional clay fabric softener and water. The composition is characterized as having a considerably lower initial viscosity than compositions which do not contain the viscosity modifier and exhibit a stability or even a diminution of the initial low viscosity after prolonged storage. As a result, heavy duty liquid detergent compositions having good flowability and stability are provided.
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