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Granular compositions

US6670311B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2001
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249995
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A granular composition, especially for incorporation in washing powder formulations, comprises at least 40% by weight of an amorphous silica and typically at least 30% by weight of a functional ingredient such as a perfume, the amorphous silica having a surface area of at least 550 m2/g, a pore volume from about 1.0 to about 2.5 ml/g and a particle size of no more than 50 microns, the granules of said composition having a particle size from about 200 to about 2000 microns.

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