Methods and compositions for fabric cleaning
US9150993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/38681
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method of laundering fabric which uses a pourable liquid detergent composition comprising 10-40% wt of surfactant, essentially consisting of nonionic and/or anionic surfactant (typically less than 90% wt LAS and at least 10% wt of nonionic surfactant) in which 10-40% wt of surfactant preferably passes the Calcium Tolerance Test described in the patent. The composition comprises no more than 15% wt of soap, (present as a minority in wt % terms of the total surfactant). In the method, the composition is diluted by a factor of greater than 500 to obtain a wash liquor which comprises 0.8-0.05 g/l of surfactant, and, the wash liquor is contacted with fabrics. The composition may further comprise one or more of and preferably combinations of lipase, polyethyleneimine, a blue violet dye, preferably with an optical adsorption peak in the range 540-600 nm, a fluorescer, a dye transfer inhibition polymer, a polycarboxylate anti-redeposition agent, a soil release polymer and a perfume (preferably encapsulated).
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