Packaged detergent composition or additive and method for packaging the same

US7407925B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Reckitt Benckiser LLC · US

Inventors

• Natascha Daschner · Ludwigshafen, DE
• Judith Preuschen · Mainz, DE
• Ralf Wiedemann · Mira, IT

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 5, 2003
• Grant date: Aug 5, 2008
• Expiry date: Mar 11, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C11D3/3942
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A packaged detergent composition and/or additive comprises at least one oxygen releasing compound for use with a device for dispensing and/or dosing the detergent composition and/or additive into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the package is made of a material with an oxygen transfer rate of more than 10 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, preferably more than 50 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, and most preferably more than 100 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, measured at 23° C. and 0% Equilibrium Relative Humidity. A method of packaging the detergent composition and/or additive is also described.