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US 4,289,644 AGranted
Pre-wash stick cleaner
AssigneeArmour-Dial, Inc.
InventorsRoger C. Steinhauer, Isabelle M. Gabriel
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Abstract
A solid, non-thixotropic pre-wash cleaner is disclosed. Its ingredients are a balanced system of selected paraffinic hydrocarbon solvents and nonionic synthetic detergents, tallow soap and sorbitol. The sorbitol binds the composition into a solid mass suitable for forming into a soap stick. Sodium thiosulfate, perfume and color are optional ingredients and may be added for preservation and aesthetic enhancement.
Claims7
A pre-wash cleaner composition comprising the following ingredients by weight made into a solid, non-thixotropic stick:
- about 70% of a balanced system of paraffinic hydrocarbon solvents having an average molecular weight of about 143, and a boiling point about 300.degree..+-.5.degree. F., and nonionic detergents having the equivalent of about 3 ethylene oxide units;
- about 15% tallow soap;
- and about 15% sorbitol (70%).
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