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Automatic dishwashing compositions comprising cobalt III catalysts

US5798326A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1997
Grant dateAug 25, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/168
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions comprising certain cobalt catalysts are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits (especially tea stain removal) through the selection of cobalt (III) catalysts having the formula: EQU Co(NH.sub.3).sub.n M.sub.m B.sub.b T.sub.t Q.sub.q P.sub.p !Y.sub.y Preferred automatic dishwashing compositions comprise amylase and/or protease enzymes. Included are methods for washing tableware in domestic automatic dishwashing appliances using the cobalt catalysts.

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