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Warewashing composition for use in automatic dishwashing machines, and methods for manufacturing and using

US7638473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2008
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0052
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.

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