Detergent having improved color retention properties
US5962389A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D1/66
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A carbonate-based detergent having improved properties is provided. Preferably, a base detergent includes an alkali metal carbonate builder, an anionic surfactant, an inert diluent, a copolymer, and a chlorine scavenger. The base detergent may be mixed with an agglomerate including nonionic surfactants and a builder such as an alkali metal carbonate. The detergent has improved color retention properties. A method of preparing the improved detergent composition is also provided.
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