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Composition and method for prevention of discoloration of detergents using nonionic surfactants and an alkaline source

US6387864B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A laundry detergent composition comprising about 1 to about 75 parts by weight of at least one caustic compound, about 0.5 to about 50 parts by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant, about 1 to about 35 parts by weight of at least one primary amine compound having the following general formula:NH2—CH2—(CHR)n—OHwhere each R is independently hydrogen, C1 to C30 alkyl, aryl, etheral, amino, hydroxy, alkoxy, or ester and n is 0 to 12, and about 1 to about 60 parts by weight of at least one builder, filler, or mixture thereof.

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