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Detergent compositions in tablet form

US6472362B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2000
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Detergent compositions in the form of tablets used in fabric washing which incorporate most of the surfactants in particles which constitute a substantial part but not all the composition of the tablet. The organic surfactant in this particles provides a substantial part but not all of the weight of the particles. The mixture of anionic and nonionic detergent surfactants is employed wherein anionic is clearly in the majority. The balance of the composition contains a substantial proportion of material other than organic surfactant which is water-soluble.

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