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Machine dishwashing tablets delivering a rinse aid benefit

US5783540A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1996
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0078
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid detergent composition and a method of using the composition in a machine dishwasher is described. The product contains a first layer having an oxygen bleaching system, a buffering system of a builder, and an enzyme. The first layer dissolves to deliver a pH of about 8.5 to about 11 in the wash water. A second layer includes an effective amount of an acidity agent selected from an inorganic acid, an organic acid and mixtures thereof, a continuous medium having a melting point in the range of from about 55.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and an anti-scaling agent. The second layer dissolves in wash water to deliver a pH of from about 6.5 to about 9.

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