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Consumer product packets with enhanced performance

US8236747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2009
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/2075
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.

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