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Detergent compositions containing ethylene dicysteate (EDC) sequestrants

US5686402A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1995
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/3472
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Laundry detergent compositions containing a detergent surfactant, a detergent builder, and from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight ethylene dicysteate or its acid form are disclosed. These compositions provide enhanced removal of organic stains, such as food and beverage stains particularly polyphenolic stains such as wine, blueberry, tea, coffee, morello juice and the like.

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