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US 2026/0125619 A1Published application
Stabilizing system for laundry emulsions
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsBJOERN PAUTSCH, Thomas Duerrschmidt, MICHAEL LEDE, RENATE SCHEGETZ
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Abstract
Improved liquid detergent concentrate compositions which are phosphorus free and utilize an acrylic copolymer to provide improved stability while maintaining viscosity are provided. Methods of using the same to wash textiles are also provided. The improved liquid detergent composition may be provided in the form of the concentrated emulsion or a use solution; and where the concentrated emulsion can be a water-in-oil emulsion or oil-in-water emulsion dependent on the amounts of water and oil in the emulsion.
Claims20
A stable liquid detergent composition comprising:
- an alkalinity source, wherein the alkalinity source is in a concentration of between about 1 wt. % and about 90 wt. %;
- a chelating/sequestering agent, wherein the chelating/sequestering agent is selected from the group consisting of a polymeric chelating/sequestering agent, an aminocarboxylic acid or salt thereof, gluconic acid or a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof,
- an acrylic copolymer thickening agent;
- at least one nonionic surfactant;
- and
- at least one whitening agent;
- wherein the pH of the composition is between about 9 and about 14;
- and
- wherein the composition comprises a stable emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase.
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