Biodegradable surfactant blend
AssigneeEcolab Inc.
InventorsAltony J. Miralles, Amanda R. Blattner, Charles A. Hodge
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Abstract
A degreasing composition is disclosed comprising an alkyl polyglucoside; and a nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C6 or less. The nonionic surfactant comprises linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate. In an embodiment the linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate comprises from about 3 to about 6 moles of ethylene oxide. In another embodiment the alkyl polyglucoside and the alcohol ethoxylate comprise an active ratio of from about 3:1 to about 1:1 in the composition. The composition of the invention is useful in formulating a laundry detergent, a hard surface cleaner, an automatic dishwashing detergent, a hand dishwashing detergent, an oven cleaner, hand soap, or an automotive detergent.
Claims19
1) A degreasing composition consisting essentially of:
- a) an alkyl polyglucoside;
- b) a single nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C6 or less;
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- c) optionally including water, solvent, chelant or combinations thereof.
11) A method of removing grease and/or oil from a surface comprising applying a composition consisting essentially of an alkyl polyglucoside and a nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C6 or less to the surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.