Abstract: Detergent composition at least comprising a soluble alkali metal silicate, wherein the composition further comprises at least 0.01% by weight of calcium silicate, preferably up to 25% by weight and more preferably up to 10% by weight. Further the composition may comprise magnesium silicate or calcium carbonate or a combination thereof. Also methods for the preparation of silicate suspensions and silicate granules containing calcium silicate are described.

Abstract: A modified aluminosilicate in powder form comprising alkali metal silicate deposited onto aluminosilicate of the zeolite P type particles presents increased Liquid Carrying Capacity.

Abstract: Suspension, having a high storage stability, comprising an aqueous silicate solution and a filler material, wherein the silicate solution has a silicate content of at least 20% by weight, the filler material has an average particle size of 0.8 to 15 &mgr;m and a specific weight of below 2.75 Kg/l.

Abstract: A modified aluminosilicate in powder form comprising alkali metal silicate deposited onto aluninosilicate of the zeolite P type particles presents increased Liquid Carrying Capacity.

Abstract: In order to enhance the stability of sodium percarbonate bleach in particulate detergent compositions, crystalline aluminosilicate and a water-soluble alkali metal silicate in an amount of from 1-20% by weight based on the aluminosilicate are included in the non-spray dried base powder. In order to obtain the stabilizing effect, the crystalline aluminosilicate comprises zeolite MAP or the alkali metal silicate is homogeneously dispersed with respect to the aluminosilicate.

Abstract: Methods of preparing granules which contain a water soluble or water dispersable polymer suitable for use in detergents are disclosed, in which a solution of the polymer in a liquid or a dispersion of the polymer in a liquid is formed into granules, in a single drying and granulation stage, wherein the polymer solution or dispersion is introduced into a substantially horizontal drum containing a multiplicity or rotating arms proximate its internal surface, which internal surface has an elevated temperature, and a gas is introduced into the drum at an elevated temperature via a gas inlet. Granules prepared by such methods may be used in detergent compositions, water treatment compositions, agrochemical compositions, adhesive compositions and cosmetic compositions, and may be used as pigment dispersants, mineral dispersants, cement additives, oil field additives, textile additives and paper additives.