Abstract: A substantially dust-free solid that is treated with a blend of water or other solvent and certain distillation bottoms. The distillation bottoms are at about 60.degree. C. or less and are obtained from production of an alcohol having the formula:R2--R1--OH,wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted branched, straight chain or cyclic C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 and R2 is OH or H.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition or system is provided comprising at least one polyterpene and at least one catalyst effective in catalyzing an oxygen scavenging reaction. A film, a multi-phase composition, a multi-layer composition, an article comprising the oxygen scavenging composition, a method for preparing the oxygen scavenging composition, and a method for scavenging oxygen are also provided.

Abstract: A method of preparing chlorine dioxide in a non-aqueous liquid is disclosed. An aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide is mixed and agitated with a non-aqueous liquid. The chlorine dioxide is extracted into the non-aqueous liquid. In a preferred embodiment, an aqueous chlorite solution is added to a quantity of non-aqueous liquid. Acid is added to the aqueous phase to generate chlorine dioxide. The phases are vigorously agitated to extract the chlorine dioxide into the non-aqueous phase. High concentrations of very pure chlorine dioxide are obtainable. In another preferred embodiment, chlorine is prepared in a non-aqueous liquid and is mixed and agitated with an aqueous chlorite solution. Separation of the aqueous and non-aqueous phases provides pure solutions of chlorine dioxide in the non-aqueous liquid. Very pure aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide are prepared by mixing and agitating non-aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide with water.

Abstract: A process for making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of adding to a detergent powder particles of percarbonate having a mean particle size in the range of from 250 to 900 micrometers and a powdery flow aid containing a partially hydrated crystalline sodium aluminosilicate having a moisture content of less than 15%, preferably from 5% to 12%.

Abstract: An improved oxygen scavenging system is provided. The system involves an oxygen scavenging phase containing at least one oxygen-scavenger and a second phase comprising at least one catalyst effective in catalyzing a scavenging reaction. The oxygen scavenging phase is substantially devoid of any catalyst of the scavenging reaction and the second phase is effectively separate from the oxygen scavenging phase. Nevertheless, the oxygen scavenging system provides excellent scavenging capabilities while avoiding many of the prior art problems, such as undesired oxidation during high temperature processing when the system is incorporated into a multi-layer film.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for protecting wooden members (components) against attack by destructive insects and fungi. The wood preservative is formulated as a paste and is applied in that form to an exposed surface of the member. The active ingredient is released by that same moisture which creates conditions conducive to destructive attacks on the wood. Boron-based active ingredients are preferred as are polyethylene glycol carriers for the active ingredient.

Abstract: A process for preparing high density detergent agglomerates having a density of at least 650 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (a) continuously mixing a detergent surfactant paste and dry starting detergent material into a high speed mixer/densifier to obtain detergent agglomerates, wherein the ratio of the surfactant paste to the dry detergent material is from about 1:10 to about 10:1; (b) mixing the detergent agglomerates in a moderate speed mixer/densifier to further densify and agglomerate the detergent agglomerates; and (c) drying said detergent agglomerates so as to form the high density detergent composition. The process may include one or more additional processing steps such as adding a coating agent after the moderate speed mixer/densifier to facilitate and control agglomeration.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for protecting wooden members (components) against attack by destructive insects and fungi. The wood preservative is formulated as a paste and is applied in that form to an exposed surface of the member. The active ingredient is released by that same moisture which creates conditions conducive to destructive attacks on the wood. Boron-based active ingredients are preferred as are polyethylene glycol carriers for the active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable solutions of carbonated magnesium ethylate of the formula Mg(C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O).sub.2 (CO.sub.2).sub.n in ethanol and processes for their preparation, wherein (1) the magnesium content of the solution is 2.5 to 6% by weight, based on the total solution, and the CO.sub.2 content (n) is 1.55 to 1.85, (2) the magnesium content of the solution is 1.5 to 2.5% by weight, based on the total solution, and the CO.sub.2 content (n) being 1.55 to 1.90 or (3) the magnesium content of the solution is less than 1.5% by weight, based on the total solution, and the CO.sub.2 content (n) is 1.55 to 2.2.

Abstract: A method of initiating oxygen scavenging by compositions which comprise oxidizable organic compounds and transition metal catalysts is disclosed. The method comprises initiating scavenging by exposing the composition, etc., to radiation. The radiation exposure is preferably electron beam or ultraviolet light and is preferably used on oxygen scavenging compositions which comprise a substituted or unsubstituted ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and a transition metal catalyst. Inclusion of a photoinitiator or antioxidant in the scavenging composition is also preferred to facilitate and/or control the composition's scavenging properties. The method can be used for initiating scavenging in packaging layers or articles for oxygen sensitive products such as food and beverage.

Abstract: This invention discloses a non-water dilutable remedial wood preservative containing 1/2 to 10 parts copper derived from amine-inorganic copper complexes, combined with sodium borate or sodium fluoride, or a combination thereof, in a ratio of 2 to 120 parts of the sodium salt for each part of copper in the preservative. This invention also discloses the improvement in copper penetration into the wood which occurs when the amine-inorganic copper complexes are combined with sodium borate and/or sodium fluoride, and a novel method of thickening these compositions.

Abstract: These compositions comprise a polyamide (PA) resulting from the polycondensation of an aliphatic .alpha.,.omega.-dicarboxylic acid with xylylenediamines and a salt of a metal chosen from the transition metals of group VIIIA of the Periodic Table of the elements, manganese, zinc and copper; the polyamide (PA) contains less than 150 ppm of phosphorus.These compositions may be made into packaging materials, such as containers (bottles).

Abstract: A novel and stable solution that can be applied on already existing cementitious structures or mixed with the cementitious matter prior to casting, is described. This solution is a simple, stable and environmentally safe material containing a sodium silicate, a dispersing agent and water containing a polysiloxane. Structures that have this material coated thereon or mixed therewith exhibit significant resistance to water penetration and resulting corrosion of re-bar elements and spalling of the concrete.

Abstract: A method of initiating oxygen scavenging by compositions which comprise oxidizable organic compounds and transition metal catalysts is disclosed. The method comprises initiating scavenging by exposing the composition, etc., to radiation. The radiation exposure is preferably electron beam or ultraviolet light and is preferably used on oxygen scavenging compositions which comprise a substituted or unsubstituted ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and a transition metal catalyst. Inclusion of a photoinitiator or antioxidant in the scavenging composition is also preferred to facilitate and/or control the composition's scavenging properties. The method can be used for initiating scavenging in packaging layers or articles for oxygen sensitive products such as food and beverage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substantially dust-free granules. The granules are constituted by a normally dusty inorganic solid material and a water-dispersible nonionic vinyl polymer distributed thereon. The vinyl polymer promotes retention of dust size particles to the granules of the inorganic solid material.

Abstract: A composition for preservation of wood or wood-based materials comprising 1-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole, at least one of o,o-diethyl o-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl) thiophosphate, o,o-diethyl o-(.alpha.-cyanobenzylidene-amino) thiophosphate, O-ethyl o-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-S-n-propyl dithiophosphate and o,o-diethyl o-(1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-1-phenyl-3-pyridazinyl) thiophosphate, and a suspending agent comprised of at least one of a diluent, an emulsifier and a wetting agent, is provided, together with a process of preparing the composition by mixing the components thereof.

Abstract: Environmentally preferred water-based coatings can be substituted for solvent-based coatings in commercial wood finishing processes without sacrifice of coating quality. Art-recognized discoloration of water-based coatings due to uneven leaching of chromophoric substances, such as natural tannins, is eliminated by contacting the surface with a water soluble anti-leachate compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid salts, mono/polyfunctional amines and amine derivatives and their acid addition salts. The process allows for marked reduction of VOC emissions from commerical wood finishing operations.

Abstract: A method for preventing agglomeration of powder, characterized in that a poly(oxyethylene)diglycosic acid is incorporated as an anti-agglomeration agent to the powder.

Abstract: A process for coating wet rubber pellets including coating the pellets with an inorganic partitioning agent, a thickener and binder, and an anionic water soluble dispersant, air conveying the pellets to a dryer, and compressing the pellets to form a bale. By virtue of the coating, the bales are rendered more friable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package comprising: (a) an outer set of one or more layers (1-4) and (b) an inner set of one or more layers (5-6) which layer or the outermost of which layers (5) comprises a composition comprising a polymer and having oxygen-scavenging properties, wherein (i) the outer set of layers would have, if separate from the inner set and in the absence of any oxygen-scavenging properties in any of the layers or the layer constituting the set, a permeance, for oxygen, of not more than 1.5 cm.sup.3 /(m.sup.2 atm day); (ii) the inner set of layers would have, if separate from the outer set and in the absence of oxygen-scavenging properties in any of the layers or the layer constituting the set, a permeance, for oxygen, of at least 2.0 cm.sup.3 /(m.sup.2 atm day); and (iii) the inner set of layers would have, if separate from the outer set, a permeance, for oxygen, less than the permeance specified in (ii) by at least 1.0 cm.sup.3 /(m.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidisable organic component thereof. The oxidisable organic component is preferably itself a polymer, and may be the only polymer in the composition. Preferred compositions include a blend of 96% polyethylene terephthalate and 4% poly (m-xylyleneadipamide) containing 200 ppm cobalt as catalyst, with good permeance-versus-time performance (3) when formed into a bottle.

Abstract: A sodium tripolyphosphate employed for the formulation of detergent compositions with a water content ranging from 0.8 to 6% in the form of hexahydrate crystals and containing 0.2 to 2% by weight of siliconate. Also, a process for the preparation of such a sodium tripolyphosphate comprising spraying an aqueous solution containing between 5 and 10% of siliconate at weight onto a sodium tripolyphosphate containing at least 50% of phase 1 and having a particle diameter distribution ranging from 600 to 2,500 microns; and grinding the hydrated tripolyphosphate containing the siliconate to a mean particle diameter ranging from 80 to 200 microns.

Abstract: A composite comprising: a substrate; and a polymeric coating adhered to at least one surface of said substrate, said polymer coating having a thickness of about 1 to about 100 micrometers, wherein said polymer coating comprises a neutralized carboxylated polymer having a carboxylate content of about 5 to about 300 meq. per 100 grams of said neutralized carboxylated polymer.

Abstract: A composition of matter in particulate, crystalline form. The composition comprises a hydrate-forming phosphate selected from the group consisting of sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium pyrophosphate and trisodium phosphate, between about 0.1% by weight and about 23% by weight added water in the form of water of hydration said water containing in solution sufficient surfactant to provide the composition from about 0.20 ppm and about 125 ppm of a surfactant. Methods for preparing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A paint peeling composition containing as effective components thereof 17 to 25 weight parts of polyvinylalcohol and a substance capable of forming a group of minute bubbles. And, a paint peeling method wherein the paint peeling composition is applied to an object not to be painted and then is dried to form a coating thereon and after paint is adhered to the coating the adhered paint is exposed to a liquid prepared by water-diluting a paint re-adherence preventing composition containing as an effective component thereof polyvinylalcohol and prepared by being heated up to a predetermined temperature, thereby to peel off the adhered paint.

Abstract: A composition of matter in particulate, crystalline form. The composition comprises a hydrate-forming phosphate selected from the group consisting of sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium pyrophosphate and trisodium phosphate, between about 0.1% by weight and about 23% by weight added water in the form of water of hydration said water containing in solution sufficient surfactant to provide the composition from about 0.20 ppm and about 125 ppm of a surfactant. Methods for preparing such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite comprising: a substrate; and a polymeric coating adhered to at least one surface of said substrate, said polymer coating having a thickness of about 1 to about 100 micrometers, wherein said polymer coating comprises a neutralized carboxylated polymer having a carboxylate content of about 5 to about 300 meq. per 100 grams of said neutralized carboxylated polymer.

Abstract: Liquid polyvinyl chloride resin stabilizer systems are provided, based on complexes of organic triphosphites with zinc chloride, and, in addition, other compatible polyvinyl chloride resin stabilizers, including particularly, thiophosphites of mercaptocarboxylic acid esters, as well as barium-cadmium and barium-zinc carboxylic acid salt combinations, and liquid barium carbonate-alkyl phenate complexes.

Abstract: Timed-release bleaching compounds containing encapsulated hypochlorite bleaching agents are disclosed, along with a method for using the compounds. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes sodium silicate-coated lithium hypochlorite. One or more additional coatings to further delay timed release are optional. The novel bleach compounds are especially useful in reducing fabric and dye damage in fabric bleaching while facilitating the inclusion of optional laundry additives such a enzymes and brighteners. The encapsulates have good shelf stability and are effective over a wide range of temperatures and concentrations.

Abstract: In the making of an impression wherein an impression material comprising an alginate, a pulverulent material and a dust-reducing coating is mixed with water to form a paste, the paste is positioned about a mold member, and permitted to harden, the improvement wherein such coating comprises an iso-paraffin. There is reduced dusting.

Abstract: A free flowing particulate heavy duty laundry detergent containing no more than 8.7% of phosphorus (from phosphate) is comprised of sodium tripolyphosphate particles having nonionic detergent in the interior and on the surface thereof, which adheres a coating of smaller particles of ion-exchanging zeolite to the phosphate. Also within the invention is a method of making such a product by pre-mixing spray dried sodium tripolyphosphate particles and smaller zeolite particles and admixing with them, as by spraying, in liquid form, onto moving particles, a normally liquid or pasty nonionic detergent, such as a higher fatty alcohol polyethylene oxide condensation product, which penetrates the sodium tripolyphosphate particles and adheres zeolite particles to the surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A protective product for treating fresh concrete or mortar. The products are a mixture of (a) an aqueous dispersion A of a film-forming synthetic polymer (the synthetic polymer is compatible with fresh concrete or mortar) having little or no permeability to water vapor with (b) at least one coagulant for the film-forming synthetic polymer when in the presence of calcium ions. The coagulant is introduced in the form of an aqueous or aqueous alcoholic solution and/or by means of an aqueous wax emulsion and/or by means of an aqueous dispersion B of a synthetic polymer which is slightly permeable or impermeable to water. The aqueous dispersion B is prepared by polymerization in the presence of the coagulant. When applied by spraying to the surface of fresh mortar, the products form a continuous waterproof film, which is readily removed by peeling.

Abstract: Improved detergent powder compositions containing at least a detergent-active material, a detergency builder and sodium perborate monohydrate, and method of making such compositions are disclosed, the improvement being that a sodium perborate monohydrate is used which has physical characteristics of specific surface area (SA in m.sup.2 /g) and pore volume (PV in cm.sup.3 /g) such that the formula (SA+31.25 PV-16.25) is greater than zero. The detergent powder compositions comprising said specific perborate monohydrate have less tendency to caking during storage under high humidity climatic conditions and have the further advantage of maintaining their quick bleach delivery in solution owing to said perborate monohydrate which retains its rapid rate of dissolution despite water-uptake during storage.

Abstract: An aqueous release agents for the temporary antiadhesive surface-finishing of tacky pellets, granulates, cubes, flakes and the like, which is a 0.5 to 25% by weight and, more particularly, a 5 to 20% by weight solution of one or more at least dihydric aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and/or one or more at least tribasic aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid or water-soluble salt thereof, optionally in combination with from 0.2 to 15% by weight of a water-insoluble salt of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 aliphatic or alicyclic mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and the use of these release agents in the production of hotmelt adhesives, more particularly pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesives.

Abstract: A composition for protection of the liquid surface from heat- and mass-trfer, for example from evaporation, contains a polymer limitedly swelling in the protected liquid or a mixture of said polymer with a neutral filler having a density lower than the density of the protected liquid.A method for protection of the liquid surface from heat- and mass-transfer comprising application of said composition on the surface of a liquid, for example petroleum, in an amount of from 0.1 to 2 kg per m.sup.2. Upon contacting of the polymer with the liquid the polymer rapidly swells and forms a continuous gel-like covering which hinders the heat- and mass-transfer on the liquid surface.

Abstract: A wood-treating composition useful for the control of surface molds and as a wood preservative is provided. The composition includes a certain fungicide effective to protect wood against surface molds and compatible with chromated copper arsenate, a wood preservative. Also provided is treated wood having the fungicide and the wood preservative applied thereto.

Abstract: Novel composites or solid solutions made from heretofore immiscible chemical components and methods for making such composites or solid solutions. A wall of a deposition cell is cooled to a temperature within the range of about -273.degree. C. to about -20.degree. C. A solid host component and one or more guest components are vaporized and codeposited onto the cold wall of the deposition cell so as to form a solid solution. The resultant solid solutions are stable at room temperature and often at much higher temperatures. The present invention also provides methods for modifying the surface structure of solid materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing free-flowing stabilizer and lubricant compositions for halogenated polymers comprising combining two or more lubricant and stabilizer components to form a mixture of powdered compounds, which mixture consists at least partly of organic compounds and lubricants and stabilizers solid at room temperature, and intensely fluid-mixing said mixture together with from about 0.2 to 5 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the mixture, of an organic lubricant for halogenated polymers that is liquid at room temperature, the process being carried out so that melting or softening of the powdered compounds does not occur. The organic lubricant liquid at room temperature is selected from the group consisting of the 2-ethylhexyl, isononyl, isodecyl, isotridecyl, and isooctadecyl esters of 2-ethylhexanoic, isononanoic, isodecanoic, isotridecanoic, or isooctadecanoic acid or of a fatty acid having from 16 to 18 carbon atoms or a mixture thereof, such as stearic acid.

Abstract: An aqueous release agents for the temporary antiadhesive surface-finishing of tacky pellets, granulates, cubes, flakes and the like, which is a 0.5 to 25% by weight and, more particularly, a 5 to 20% by weight solution of one or more at least dihydric aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and/or one or more at least tribasic aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid or water-soluble salt thereof, optionally in combination with from 0.2 to 15% by weight of a water-insoluble salt of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 aliphatic or alicyclic mono- or dicarboxylic acid, and the use of these release agents in the production of hotmelt adhesives, more particularly pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesives.

Abstract: A process for preventing the agglomeration of agglomerative powder, such as TEDA monomer piperazine, sodium chloride and ammonium chloride, comprising adding TEDA polymer to the agglomerative powder or adding TEDA to a solution from which the powdery material is crystallized.

Abstract: A powdered carpet composition comprising a blend of an inorganic salt carrier, an agglomerating agent, a fragrance and a polysiloxane material, said composition exhibiting anti-caking and fragrance retention properties and being in proper form for ready application to and removal from carpets so as to provide deodorizing and freshening effects thereto.

Abstract: A method for granulating a cationic surfactant having good water dispersibility and good storage stability comprising the steps of:(i) mixing 100 parts by weight of a powdered di (long-chain alkyl) quaternary ammonium salt having an average particle diameter of 150 .mu.m or less with 10 to 30 parts by weight of finely divided silica having an average primary particle diameter of 0.1 .mu.m or less;(ii) adding 20 to 80 parts by weight of a self-adhesive substance to the resultant mixture in the step (i), followed by granulation; and(iii) adding 30 to 150 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of finely divided zeolite having an average primary particle diameter of 0.1 to 10 .mu.m, finely divided calcium carbonate having an average primary particle diameter of 0.01 to 10 .mu.m, and a mixture thereof, followed by granulation.

Abstract: There is disclosed an anticaking composition comprising a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkyl amine, either unneutralized or as a salt, in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water.There is also disclosed a method of treating hygroscopic or water soluble material in particulate form comprising contacting said material with an anticaking composition which comprises a dispersion of an alkyl or cycloalkylamine in a liquid medium comprising a water-in-oil emulsion containing from about 5 to about 60 percent, by weight, of water, in an amount sufficient to reduce the tendency of said material to agglomerate.

Abstract: Sodium perborate particles are coated or at least partially coated with a salt of a lower alkyl siliconic acid and/or polymerization product(s) thereof which may be formed from such acid on storage. The coated sodium perborate particles are useful as components of heavy duty fabric softening laundry detergent compositions, such as those which contain bentonite to soften laundry. The coating material, which may be more simply referred to as the siliconate, assists in stabilizing the sodium perborate when such is incorporated in detergent compositions, helps to prevent adherence of the coated particles to container or compartment walls and can aid in controlling the foaming activity of the built synthetic organic detergents.

Abstract: A particulate built synthetic organic detergent composition which includes a synthetic organic detergent which is an anionic detergent, a nonionic detergent or a mixture thereof, and a building proportion of a water soluble and/or water insoluble builder, includes a dispensing assisting proportion of a siliconate. The detergent composition described preferably also includes bentonite as a fabric softening agent. Also described is a method of making the heavy duty laundry detergent composition which includes spray drying a crutcher mix of the synthetic organic detergent(s) and the builder(s) to particles of desired size and applying to the surfaces of such particles a dispensing assisting proportion of a siliconate.

Abstract: Poorly flowing or caked detergent powders which include synthetic organic detergent, inorganic salt and moisture (with at least some of the moisture hydrating the salt) are reconditioned by mixing therewith a small proportion of hydratable molecular sieve zeolite, preferably of an initial moisture content of less than 3%. The reconditioned powders are free flowing, non-tacky and non-caking and the compositions resulting, rather than being less effective, have additional water softening and building properties due to the presence of the molecular sieve zeolite. Preferably, the molecular sieve zeolite employed is anhydrous and of type 4A and the detergent composition is a heavy duty non-phosphate product.

Abstract: A heavy duty laundering and textile softening detergent composition, in particulate form, useful for automatic machine washing of laundry in water, especially hot water, and readily dispensable from a charging compartment of an automatic washing machine (by action of water being fed through such compartment) includes a synthetic organic detergent, a builder for such detergent and a laundry softening proportion of bentonite, with which there is present a dispensing assisting proportion of a siliconate or similarly functioning derivative of such siliconate. In addition to tending to inhibit firm adherence to the charging compartment walls of the bentonite, which is advantageously in separately agglomerated bead form, and promoting release thereof from such walls, the siliconate also aids in controlling the foaming activity of the built synthetic organic detergent and strengthening the bentonite agglomerates.

Abstract: A heavy duty laundering and textile softening detergent composition, in particulate form, useful for automatic machine washing of laundry in water, especially hot water, and readily dispensable from a charging compartment of an automatic washing machine (by action of water being fed through such compartment) includes a synthetic organic detergent, a builder for such detergent and a laundry softening proportion of bentonite, with which there is present a dispensing assisting proportion, at least 0.15%, of a siliconate or similarly functioning derivative of such siliconate. In addition to inhibiting adherence to the charging compartment walls of the bentonite, which is advantageously in separately agglomerated bead form, and promoting release thereof from such walls, the siliconate also aids in controlling the foaming activity of the built synthetic organic detergent and strengthening the bentonite agglomerates.

Abstract: A free flowing antistatic composition is provided in a solid particulate form for use with polymeric materials. The composition is a flowable mixture of predominantly C.sub.18 alkyl ethoxylated primary amine particulates with micron sized silica gel particulates. The composition of the present invention is particularly useful with food packaging polyolefin materials.

Abstract: A free flowing particulate heavy duty laundry detergent containing no more than 8.7% of phosphorus (from phosphate) is comprised of sodium tripolyphosphate particles having nonionic detergent in the interior and on the surface thereof, which adheres a coating of smaller particles of ion-exchanging zeolite to the phosphate. Also within the invention is a method of making such a product by pre-mixing spray dried sodium tripolyphosphate particles and smaller zeolite particles and admixing with them, as by spraying, in liquid form, onto moving particles, a normally liquid or pasty nonionic detergent, such as a higher fatty alcohol polyethylene oxide condensation product, which penetrates the sodium tripolyphosphate particles and adheres zeolite particles to the surfaces thereof.