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Cleaning composition for handling water hardness and methods for manufacturing and using

US7592301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2003
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaning composition is provided. The cleaning composition includes an anionic surfactant and a water hardness anti-precipitant mixture. The water hardness anti-precipitant mixture includes a dispersant and at least one of a sheeting agent and a humectant. The weight ratio of the dispersant to the total amount of the sheeting agent and the humectant can be at least about 1:75 and less than about 75:1. Methods for providing and using a ready to use cleaning composition are provided.

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