Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a nonionic surfactant-containing powder detergent composition wherein a spray-dried sodium sulphate-free base powder containing a portion of the nonionic surfactant is obtained and the remaining portion of the nonionic surfactant is in part sprayed onto the base powder and in part added subsequently in a form obtained by granulation with a carrier containing a mixture of zeolite and alkali metal perborate monhydrate and wherein the other detergent components are added subsequently to the base powder. A detergent composition prepared in this manner has a high bulk density despite its high AD content.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing detergent powder containing heat-sensitive components is disclosed. The process involves preparation of two separate crutcher slurries, one containing the relatively heat-stable components which is sprayed in a conventional manner and a second containing heat-sensitive components which is sprayed into the spray-drying tower at a level lower than the level at which the drying air is injected. Desirably the second slurry is sprayed in a direction which includes an upward component, so as to lengthen the pathway of the sprayed droplets.