Process for the production of detergent granules
US7053038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D1/29
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A low shear mechanical granulation process for the production of detergent granules, the process comprising contacting an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant, a non-surfactant acid and a solid carbonated neutralising agent wherein the solid carbonated neutralizing agent has a d3,2 average particle size no more than 90 μm, preferably no more than 80 μm, more preferably no more than 70 μm, still more preferably no more than 60 μm, yet more preferably no more than 50 μm and especially no more than 40 μm.
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