Cleaning/sanitizing methods, compositions, and/or articles for produce
US6831050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D10/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inanimate surfaces are disclosed.
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