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Binding agent for solid block functional material

US6653266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2000
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0065
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid functional material comprises a functional agent such as a cleaning composition, a sanitizing agent, where a rinse agent, etc. in a solid block format. The solid block is formed by a binding agent that forms the active ingredients into a solid block. The binding agent comprises a phosphonate or amino acetate sequestrant, a carbonate salt and water in an E-Form hydrate. These materials at a specific mole ratio form a novel binding agent that can form functional materials into a solid matrix form.

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