Abstract: Sodium percarbonate particles with a coating layer which comprises from 70 to 99.8% by weight of anhydrous sodium sulfate and from 0.2 to 20% by weight of a sodium borate, and whose proportion by weight is from 1 to 10% based on the mass of the sodium percarbonate particle, exhibit a high storage stability in detergent and cleaning composition formulations through a synergistic effect of sodium sulfate and sodium borate on the storage stability, and at the same time only have a small content of boron.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 26, 2009
Publication date:
May 28, 2009
Applicant:
Evonik Degussa GmbH
Inventors:
Stefan Leininger, Harald Jakob, Ralph Overdick
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to dispensing devices and systems which can be used to store and/or dispense a disinfectant solution. The device can include a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment can include a first liquid composition, which includes a transition metal or alloy thereof. The second compartment is separated from the first compartment and can contain a second liquid composition that includes a peroxygen. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions.
Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2007
Date of Patent:
April 28, 2009
Assignee:
Ecolab Inc.
Inventors:
Steven E. Lentsch, Michael J. Bartelme, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 10.0 wt % of a peroxygen, and an alcohol. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal, such as colloidal silver or alloy thereof.
Abstract: Improved treatment blocks useful in the treatment of lavatory appliances, particularly toilets are provided. The improved treatment blocks are solid block compositions which provide an extended service life, particularly when used in an ITB device. Methods of producing the solid block composition and treatment blocks therefrom, as well as methods of use are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 23, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 31, 2009
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Inventors:
Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Tri Nguyen, Steven Wu
Abstract: This invention relates to organic catalysts comprising iminium or oxaziridinium moieties, cleaning compositions comprising such catalysts; and processes for making and using such catalysts and cleaning products.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 24, 2009
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Gregory Scot Miracle, George Douglas Hiler, II, Susumu Murata, Rebecca Massie Grey
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to methods and compositions for use in partially or fully decontaminating surfaces which have been contaminated with chemical or biological warfare agents. The invention includes contacting the contaminated surface with a composition capable of ameliorating the negative effects caused by the warfare agent. In one embodiment, the composition includes an aqueous vehicle of water and from 0.001 wt % to 40.0 wt % of a peroxygen. Additionally, the composition can include from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content. Optionally, an alcohol can be included in the composition. In one embodiment, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal, such as colloidal silver.
Abstract: A chemical mechanical planarization solution is useful for removing tantalum barrier materials. The solution includes by weight percent 0 to 25 oxidizer, 0 to 15 inhibitor for a nonferrous metal and 0 to 20 complexing agent for the nonferrous metal, 0.01 to 12 tantalum removal agent selected from the group consisting of formamidine, formamidine salts, formamidine derivatives, guanidine derivatives, guanidine salts and mixtures thereof, 0 to 5 abrasive, 0 to 15 total particles selected from the group consisting of polymeric particles and polymer-coated coated particles and balance water. The solution has a tantalum nitride to TEOS selectivity of at least 3 to 1 as measured with a microporous polyurethane polishing pad pressure measure normal to a wafer less than 20.7 kPa.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 25, 2003
Date of Patent:
February 17, 2009
Assignee:
Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Holdings, Inc.
Abstract: Foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition which is formed by the admixture of two aqueous compositions, particularly (a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising a bleach constituent, with (b) an aqueous acidic composition comprising a peroxide constituent, which compositions are kept separate, but which are admixed immediately prior to use or upon use to form a foamed hard surface treatment composition. The foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition are particularly useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces. Preferred foamed two-part hard surface treatment composition provide both a cleaning and sanitizing or disinfecting benefit to hard surfaces, while releasing little or no free chlorine gas to the ambient air.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2006
Date of Patent:
February 10, 2009
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Inventors:
Vesna Deljosevic, Robert Zhong Lu, Carolyn Martinez, Albert Thomas Weibel
Abstract: A treated oxidizing agent is provided according to the invention. The treated oxidizing agent includes an oxidizing agent that is solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and a chemical barrier composition provided on the oxidizing agent. The chemical barrier composition includes a hydrocarbon component having about 10 to about 85 carbon atoms, and wherein the chemical barrier composition is provided as a liquid at 25° C. A solid detergent composition is provided including the treated oxidizing agent. Methods for manufacturing are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 23, 2008
Publication date:
January 15, 2009
Applicant:
ECOLAB INC.
Inventors:
Jerry D. Hoyt, Brenda L. Tjelta, Michael E. Besse, Kent Richard Brittain
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant systems and methods which can be used to produce a disinfectant solution. The system can include a first liquid composition and a second liquid composition. The first liquid composition comprises from 0.0005 ppm to 100,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal or alloy and an alcohol, and the second liquid composition comprises water and a peroxygen compound. The first and second liquid compositions are formulated to be combined so as to yield a resultant disinfectant solution. The disinfectant solution can be used to disinfect a variety of surfaces and even liquid compositions.
Abstract: A solid formulation for use with sodium chloride and a chlorine generator to provide safe, clean chlorinated recreational water. The formulation comprises a chlorine stabilizing agent and a phosphate remover agent. An enhanced salt comprising a chlorine stabilizing agent, a phosphate remover agent and sodium chloride is also described. The formulation and enhanced salt can also contain a metal chelating agent and a pH balancing agent. A cleaning agent may also be included. A fast dissolving sodium cyanurate compound is used for the chlorine stabilizing agent. A method, kit, and system for providing safe, clean chlorinated recreational water are also disclosed.
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions and associated methods of use. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The disinfectant composition can be used in the manufacture of disinfectant wipes, disinfectant gels, and disinfectant fogs. In one embodiment, the composition can be substantially free of aldehydes. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.
Abstract: A particulate washing or cleaning composition containing (A) a phosphate-free water-soluble builder component and (B) alkali metal percarbonate particles having a coating containing alkali metal silicate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 20, 2005
Date of Patent:
November 25, 2008
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (Henkel KGaA)
Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 7, 2006
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2008
Assignee:
Ecolab Inc.
Inventors:
Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Howie Kestell, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly potent, non-toxic, disinfectant that can be used for a wide breadth of applications. The disinfectant comprises hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), orange terpene oil, orange valencia oil, a non-ionic emulsifier (polysorbate 80), and water (H2O). Applications of the disinfectant include, but are not limited to, uses as a mouthwash, skin cleanser, or as a germicidal for disinfecting surfaces such as foodstuff, plant matter, leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabrics. Methods for using the disinfectant composition of the invention are also provided.
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid detergent and cleaning agent compositions of high storage stability. They comprise a liquid medium with a water content of up to 15 wt. % and particulate coating bleaching agents suspended therein. The bleaching agent has a dissolving time of at least 5 minutes and a coating of at least two layers: The innermost layer comprises one or more hydrate-forming inorganic salts as the main component(s), and an outer layer, which makes up 0.2 to 5 wt. % of the coated bleaching agent, comprises alkali metal silicate(s) with a modulus of SiO2 to M2O (M=alkali metal) of greater than 2.5 as the main component(s). Preferred compositions comprise sodium percarbonate with an innermost layer of substantially sodium sulfate and an outermost layer of substantially 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % sodium silicate (modulus 3.2 to 4.2) as the bleaching agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 11, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 14, 2008
Assignee:
Evonik Degussa GmbH
Inventors:
Ulrike Kottke, Silke Stoschek, Klaus Zimmermann, Ralph Overdick, Michael Fender, Harald Jakob
Abstract: Combination products comprising packaging and two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B separated from each other in the packaging and having the following composition: A: 10% to 75% by weight of detergent builder(s), 0.1% to 10% by weight of enzyme(s), 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of water; and B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of detergent builder(s), 25% to 89.9% by weight of water, 0.1% to 15% by weight of bleach, characterized in that the liquid detergent A has a pH value (at 20° C.) between 6 and 9. The combination products of the invention demonstrate improved cleaning power over conventional solid or liquid dishwashing detergents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 16, 2006
Date of Patent:
September 16, 2008
Assignee:
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Inventors:
Pavel Gentschev, Christian Nitsch, Ulrich Pegelow, Arnd Kessler, Maren Jekel, Johannes Zipfel
Abstract: Detergent portions containing at least one detersive formulation wholly or partly contained in a dimensionally stable hollow body having an enclosure that wholly or partly surrounds the detersive formulation, the enclosure being formed of an uncompressed material that can disintegrate under laundering, cleaning, or washing conditions and that gives the hollow body dimensional stability, and optionally, the dimensionally stable hollow body having one or more means forming one or more compartments therein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 4, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 26, 2008
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
Inventors:
Henriette Weber, Sandra Hoffmann, Wilfried Raehse, Dieter Jung, Frank Meier, Christian Block, Rolf Bayersdoerfer, Markus Semrau, Karl-Martin Faeser, Paul Birnbrich, Dieter Nickel
Abstract: A solid calcium hypochlorite composition comprising a mixture of: solid calcium hypochlorite; a scale-inhibiting effective amount of a primarily scale-inhibiting alkali metal phosphate; and an effective residue-dispersing amount of primarily residue-dispersing alkali metal phosphate.
Abstract: Washing is carried out using a detergent composition having main detergency obtained through an alkaline inorganic salt and further including at least an anti-soil redeposition agent. There is provided a clothes washing method, and a detergent composition for the same, that uses a detergent having detergency equivalent to or greater than that of synthetic detergents containing a surface active agent as the main detergency ingredient and also has excellent anti-soil redeposition efficiency wherein main detergency is obtained by an alkaline inorganic salt.
Abstract: A packaged detergent composition and/or additive comprises at least one oxygen releasing compound for use with a device for dispensing and/or dosing the detergent composition and/or additive into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the package is made of a material with an oxygen transfer rate of more than 10 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, preferably more than 50 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, and most preferably more than 100 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, measured at 23° C. and 0% Equilibrium Relative Humidity. A method of packaging the detergent composition and/or additive is also described.
Abstract: The invention relates to gel-form cosmetic preparations containing (a) 5 to 50% by weight of surfactants; (b) 5 to 50% by weight of oils and/or waxes; (c) 0 to 15% by weight of water-soluble polyols; and component (a) contains at least 10% by weight, based on component (a) as a whole, of a mixture of citric acid esters of alkoxylated alcohols and the sum of components (a) and (b) in the preparation as a whole being from 10 to 70% by weight.
Abstract: Mixtures comprising at least one alk(en)yl polyglycoside ether carboxylate, and one or more fatty alcohols are described along with methods for preparing the same, wherein a starting mixture comprising (i) at least one alk(en)yl polyglycoside, and (ii) one or more fatty alcohols is provided, and the starting mixture is reacted with a compound selected from the group consisting of ?-halocarboxylic acids, ?-halocarboxylic acid salts, ?-halocarboxylic acid esters, and mixtures thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 2005
Date of Patent:
July 29, 2008
Assignee:
Cognis IP Management GmbH
Inventors:
Ansgar Behler, Karl Heinz Schmid, Michael Neuss, Rainer Eskuchen
Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1-2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 3, 2007
Date of Patent:
July 1, 2008
Assignee:
Steris Inc.
Inventors:
Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
Abstract: Surfactant-thickened active chlorine-containing bleach compositions including at least one water soluble anionic styrenic polymer are described. The styrenic polymer serves to improve the rheology properties of the thickened bleach composition. The thickened bleach composition additionally includes a surfactant-based thickening system including an amine oxide, and an alkaline agent to maintain the pH of the composition at about 10 or greater. The amine oxide includes at least 75% of one or more C14-C18 alkyl dimethyl amine oxides. The thickened bleach compositions have reduced viscosity, decreased elastic properties, with improved flow and pour properties resulting from the inclusion of the styrenic polymer.
Abstract: A process for cleaning (e.g., desmutting) an aluminum surface, using compositions free of nitric acid and chromic acid and comprising, in one embodiment, an oxidant and at least one mineral acid salt. In another embodiment, the process uses a composition free of nitric acid and chromic acid and comprising an oxidant, at least one mineral acid salt, and a complexing agent which is a salt of an organic acid. Due at least in part to the absence of nitric and chromic acids, and in particular, strong mineral acids, the cleaning processes of the present invention remove smut residues from aluminum surfaces without significant etching of the aluminum.
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be formulated to include only food-grade ingredients. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising photosenitizer that can be used to provide lipophilic fluids with bleaching capabilities, lipophilic fluid cleaning compositions having bleaching capabilities and processes of making and using same. Such compositions provide the cleaning benefits of typical lipophilic solvents and additional cleaning benefits that include bleaching.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 24, 2004
Date of Patent:
March 18, 2008
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Alan David Willey, Brian Jeffreys, Anthony Harriman, Vladimir Garstein, William Michael Scheper
Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release system that can be incorporated in cosmetic, personal care, and household products to effectively encapsulate wide range of active ingredients and sensory markers and release them in response to moisture or over an extended period of time. The controlled release system of the present invention consists of oil absorbing polymer nanospheres coated with water sensitive surface active polymers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 3, 2004
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2008
Assignee:
Rohm and Haas Company
Inventors:
Willie Lau, Curtis Schwartz, Adi Shefer
Abstract: A prepackaged, peroxide-based, cleaning composition is described which is suitable for on-site dilution, and for cleaning substrates such as air conditioner coils.
Abstract: The present invention relates to support-fixed bleaching catalyst(s)suitable or the catalysis of peroxide compounds, characterized in that the support-fixed bleaching catalyst(s) is/are covalently bonded to a support by means of at least one organic ligand of the bleaching catalyst. The bleaching catalyst(s) form(s) a complex with at least on transition metal. The invention further relates to support-fixed bleaching catalysts for the catalysis of peroxide compounds, where at least one ligand, covalently bonded to a support, is a transition-metal-free ligand, which chelates with transition metal, derived from another source, preferably from the bleaching composition and/or added water and thus forms the complex with a transition metal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 21, 2004
Date of Patent:
February 26, 2008
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien
Inventors:
Pavel Gentschev, Steve Döring, Jacques Breyer, Antonio Machin
Abstract: New cleaning compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are in tablet form, with the tablets being dissolvable in water at the point-of-use for ease of storing and shipping. The compositions comprise sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, an alkali metal alkylbenzene sulfonate, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a trialkyl glycol monoalkyl ether, limonene, and mixtures thereof, and other ingredients depending upon the embodiment. The diluted cleaner has a very low impact on the environment due to the low levels of surfactants in the diluted solution. Furthermore, the cleaning solution performs well on protein stains due to the production of CO2 and the presence of sodium perborate. The inventive composition can be used on a wide range of substrates, from hard surfaces to fabrics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 2007
Date of Patent:
February 5, 2008
Assignee:
Kegel, LLC
Inventors:
Dennis Sheirs, Brandy Padilla, Donald Wall
Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash compositions comprising, non-silicate particles, wherein the basal layer(s) carries a net cationic charge. The use of these specific particles results in enhanced properties (e.g., enhanced foaming, hydrotroping) of the personal wash products. The invention further discloses process for decreasing viscosity and/or increasing foam comprising formulating compositions with non-silicate layer compounds as specified.
Abstract: The solution is useful for removing a barrier material from a semiconductor substrate. The solution comprises, by weight percent, 0.01 to 25 oxidizer, 0 to 15 inhibitor for a nonferrous metal, 0 to 15 abrasive, 0 to 20 complexing agent for the nonferrous metal, 0.01 to 12 barrier removal agent and balance water. The barrier removal agent is selected from the group comprising imine derivative compounds, hydrazine derivative compounds and mixtures thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 25, 2003
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2007
Assignee:
Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Holdings, Inc.
Inventors:
Jinru Bian, Kai Hu, Hugh Li, Zhendong Liu, John Quanci, Matthew R. VanHanehem
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of removing coloured stains from plastic by treating the substrate in an automatic dishwashing machine with an aqueous liquor comprising a hydrophobic component having a density in the range of 0.06 to 1 gram cm3.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 12, 2003
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2007
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckisder N.V.
Inventors:
Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Marcus Richter
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2005
Date of Patent:
August 14, 2007
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Inventors:
Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Pamela A. Boone, Steven Wu, Benjamin Costa
Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for the removal of mould and mildew is provided. The composition includes a water soluble source of chlorine, a surfactant, chitosan and water and has improved anti-fungal activity.
Abstract: A substrate surface cleaning liquid medium and a cleaning method using the cleaning liquid medium are capable of removing finely particulate contaminants more efficiently than conventional techniques from substrates for devices in the production of semiconductor devices, display devices, etc., which cleaning liquid medium contains the following ingredients (A), (B), (C), and (D), has a pH of 9 or higher, and a content of ingredient (C) of 0.01 to 4% by weight: (A) an ethylene oxide addition type surfactant which has an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group and a polyoxyethylene group in the same molecular structure and in which the ratio of the number of carbon atoms contained in the hydrocarbon group (m) to the number of oxyethylene groups in the polyoxyethylene group (n), m/n, is m/n?1.5, (B) an alkali ingredient, (C) hydrogen peroxide, and (D) water.
Abstract: A method of treating the surfaces of medical instruments which are contaminated with prions includes contacting the surface with a composition containing a source of peroxide ions, such as hydrogen peroxide, at a molar concentration of at least 1.5M peroxide (equivalent to approximately 5% hydrogen peroxide) and preferably, about 2M peroxide (approximately 7% hydrogen peroxide). The composition is optionally in the form of a gel. The composition is retained in contact with the surfaces for about 1–2 hours until all or substantially all prion contamination is removed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 9, 2006
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2007
Assignee:
Steris Inc.
Inventors:
Gerald E. McDonnell, Herbert J. Kaiser, Kathleen M. Antloga, Mildred R. Bernardo
Abstract: A storable, stable composition that provides the effective antimicrobial benefits of halogenated agents is presented. The invention includes a water-soluble biocidal composition. The composition includes: about 0.01 to about 10 wt. % of a water-soluble inorganic halide; about 5 to about 60 wt. % of an oxidizing agent which, in aqueous solution, reacts with the inorganic halide to generate hypohalite ions; about 1 to about 15 wt. % of N-succinimide; and about 1 to about 30 wt. % of a pH buffering agent. The invention also includes a method of producing the above composition.
Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 2004
Date of Patent:
March 27, 2007
Assignee:
Ecolab, Inc.
Inventors:
Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Howie Kestell, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 27, 2007
Assignee:
Ecolab Inc.
Inventors:
Steven E. Lentsch, Michael J. Bartelme, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
Abstract: A process for the production of a flowable suspension containing phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic acid by combining phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic acid in granular form with a liquid alcohol and grinding the combination to form a flowable suspension of the phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic acid in the alcohol.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2007
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (Henkel KGaA)
Inventors:
Matthias Sunder, Christian Schoth, Theodor Voelkel, Dieter Nickel
Abstract: Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain a stabilizer system made up of a stannate stabilizer, a phosphorus containing stabilizer or a mixture of phosphorus containing stabilizers; and an aromatic chelating agent or a mixture of aromatic chelating agents. The compositions are suitable for use as disinfectants, as cleaning agents, and in various personal care applications such as hair care and tooth whitening.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 4, 2005
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2007
Assignee:
Arkema Inc.
Inventors:
Xue Wang, Keith Genco, Claire Jaubert, Benoit Requieme
Abstract: A composition for disinfecting contaminated drinking water. The composition can include a disinfecting agent for disinfecting or sanitizing the water and a masking agent for masking or minimizing undesired characteristics of the disinfecting agent, such as taste and odor. The disinfecting agent can be a halogen-based disinfecting agent, such as a chlorine-based disinfecting agent. The masking agent can be a chlorine-compatible masking agent or flavorant, such as a citrus fruit derived flavor. The composition can also include a substrate. The substrate can be a clay, zeolite, water-soluble carrier, water-insoluble carrier, or mixtures thereof. The flavorant can be loaded onto the substrate. The composition can include other components, such as a primary coagulant, a coagulant aid, a bridging flocculant, a polymeric material, an alkali agent, an autocatalytic oxidant, and mixtures thereof.
Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use solution having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2003
Date of Patent:
November 14, 2006
Assignee:
Ecolab Inc.
Inventors:
Steven E. Lentsch, Michael J. Bartelme, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson