Pouched compositions
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsNigel Patrick Somerville-Roberts, Andy Chi Chien Wong
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Abstract
The present invention relates to free-flowable compositions in a pouch which contain different free-flowable components fixed in different regions and to process for making these pouched compositions. The pouch and the compartment (s) thereof are preferably made from stretchable, elastic film which is water-soluble. The compositions are preferably cleaning compositions or fabric care compositions.
Claims19
A composition in a pouch, the composition comprising two or more particulate components and the pouch comprising one or more water-disintegrating, water-soluble or water-dispersable compartments, whereby at least two of the particulate components are present in one and the same compartment and each particulate component form a fixed region in said compartment.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim whereby the compartment is formed from a stretchable material, preferably a film, preferably an elastic material or film.
A composition according to any preceding claim whereby the compartment is formed from a material of non-uniform thickness, having a variation in thickness of at least 10%, preferably from 40% to 500%.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim whereby the compartment and the pouch are water-soluble.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim whereby the regions are in the form of layers.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim whereby the compartment is formed from a film comprising polyvinyl alcohol polymer.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim, whereby one component comprises a hygroscopic compound and another component comprises a moisture-sensitive compound.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim which is a cleaning composition in a pouch, preferably a laundry or dish washing detergent in a pouch.
A composition in a pouch according to any preceding claim whereby one component comprises an enzyme compound and another component comprises a peroxygen bleach, preferably a salt of percarbonate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.