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Detergent composition and method for removing soil

US6525015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2002
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/82
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.

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