Abstract: Alkylarylsulfonate compositions containing low 2-phenyl alkylbenzene sulfonates and alkylated diphenyl oxide sulfonates are provided. The compositions have improved solubility and detergency properties and are useful in aqueous base detergent formulations. Also provided are intermediate compositions suitable for cosulfonation and neutralization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 17, 1984
Date of Patent:
February 24, 1987
Assignee:
Monsanto Company
Inventors:
Michael J. Dolan, John N. Rapko, William W. Morgenthaler
Abstract: Solid phase compositions having improved storage stability comprising polymeric acetal carboxylates in intimate admixture with a basic additive and a method of producing such admixtures are disclosed. The compositions are useful as builders in detergent formulations.