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Process for preparing coated alkali metal percarbonate, coated alkali metal percarbonate obtainable by this process, its use in detergent compositions, and detergent compositions containing it

US7371717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2001
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0039
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing coated particulate alkali metal percarbonate in which coating is carried out by mixing percarbonate with a solid particulate coating and agent and optionally with an aqueous liquid, so that the amount of water present during mixing does not exceed 12% of the total weight of the mixture. Coated alkali metal percarbonate obtainable by this process and its use as active bleach in detergent compositions is also disclosed.

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