Binding agent for solidification matrix
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsRoger L. Stolte, Ross M. Skadsberg, Scott P. Lyon
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Abstract
Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is formed by the use of MGDA, or a salt or derivative thereof, and water to produce a solid binding agent. In some embodiments, the MGDA and water combines and can solidify to act as a binder material or binding agent dispersed throughout a solid composition that may contain other functional ingredients that provide the desired properties and/or functionality to the solid composition.
Claims18
A solid block composition comprising:
- (a) a solid binding agent consisting of:
- MGDA or derivatives or salts thereof;
- and
- about 2 to about 20% by weight water based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the water is not water of hydration;
- and (b) an additional functional ingredient selected from sodium tripolyphosphate, a linear alcohol, and linear alkylate sulfonate,
- wherein the MGDA cooperates with the water in the formation of the binding agent, the binding agent hardens to a solid form within about 1 minute to about 2 hours, and the solid block has a weight of 50 grams or greater.
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