Pectin comprising effervescent compositions
AssigneeDalli-Werke GmbH & Co. KG
InventorRobbert De Boer
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Abstract
A water softener, detergent compositions and co-granulates contain an effervescent agent and pectin. Unit portions contain the co-granulates or compositions. The compositions or co-granulates can be used in a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible water softening, cleaning or detergent formulations, and pectin can be used to stabilize effervescent tablets. The effervescent agent can contain an acidic component such as a tricarboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid other than tartaric acid, inorganic acids, and a basic component.
Claims18
A water softener or detergent composition comprising:
- (i) an effervescent agent, and
- (ii) pectin or pectin comprising matter.
A co-granule comprising at least one of acidic or alkaline components of an effervescent agent and pectin, preferably consisting of at least one of components of an effervescent agent and pectin, more preferred consisting of an effervescent agent and pectin.
A method of stabilizing an effervescent detergent or a water softener tablet or particle, comprising adding pectin to the effervescent detergent or the water softener tablet or particle.
A method of preparing a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible water softening formulation or detergent formulation, comprising adding the water softener or detergent composition to the water softening formulation or detergent formulation.
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