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Implement containing cleaning composition and disappearing dye

US6677287B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2000
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/049
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A detergent composition for use with a disposable cleaning pad preferably comprising an effective amount of a superabsorbent material, said pad preferably being part of a cleaning implement comprising a handle and said cleaning pad preferably being removable. The detergent composition contains a disappearing dye and, preferably, limited amount of detergent surfactant, preferably linear in structure and relatively hydrophilic, the level of hydrophobic materials preferably being kept below about 3%, and the pH preferably being above about 9, to allow the superabsorbent material to be readily absorbed by superabsorbent material. The process of using the detergent composition with such a cleaning pad, and the provision of a kit containing both detergent composition and cleaning pad are disclosed.

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