Sulfonic Acid Or Sulfate Monoester Substituent In The Component, Or Salt Thereof Patents (Class 510/495)
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Patent number: 6429184Abstract: A granular detergent product is made by spraying a liquid binder to contact a particulate solid starting material in a low shear granulator such as a fluidized bed apparatus. The d3,2 average droplet diameter of the liquid binder is not greater than ten times the d3,2 average particle diameter of that fraction of the solid starting material which has a d3,2 particle diameter of from 20 &mgr;m to 200 &mgr;m provided that if more than 90% by weight of the solid starting material has a d3,2 average particle diameter less than 20 &mgr;m then the d3,2 average particle diameter of the total solid starting materials shall be taken to be 20 &mgr;m. If more than 90% by weight of the solid starting material has a d3,2 average particle diameter greater than 200 &mgr;m than the d3,2 average particle diameter of the total starting solid material shall be taken to be 200 &mgr;m.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Lever & Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Hendrikus Akkermans, Michael Frederick Edwards, Andreas Theodorus Groot, Cornelis Paulus Montanus, Roland Wilhelmus Pomeren, Korkut Ahmet Yuregir
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Patent number: 6391844Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing a granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, while wetting the surfactant coated with the fine powder with finely atomized liquid, in a mixer, and (b) thoroughly mixing the agglomerates in a mixer. Step (b) can also be followed by further step (c), i.e., granulating the agglomerates from step (b) in one or more fluidizing apparatus, during which further coating can be used to prevent over-agglomeration.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Wayne Edward Beimesch, Manivannan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 6387189Abstract: A method of cleaning surfaces made of glass, graphite, ceramics, polymeric and metallic materials, synthetic and vegetable fibres, e.g. fabrics, textiles or waste paper, in particular membrane surfaces, by detaching or dissolving organic and inorganic soilings by a simple flushing operation, where a solution of an iminocarboxylic acid, a polyamino acid, an emulsifier or a mixture thereof is used.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andreas Gröschl, Torsten Groth, Volker Hassmann, Jürgen Horn, Ingo Janisch, Winfried Joentgen, Bernhard Lehmann, Wolfgang Zarges
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Patent number: 6380302Abstract: The present invention provides a surfactant composition for emulsion polymerization. The surfactant composition for emulsion polymerization comprises a compound (a) represented by the formula (I) and having a critical micelle concentration (CMC) in the range of from not less than 0.007 mol L−1 to not more than 0.1 mol L−1 and a compound (b) represented by the formula (II) and having a CMC in the range of from not less than 1×10−5 mol L−1 to less than 0.007 mol L−1, as essential components, and the molar ratio of the components (a) to (b) in terms of (a)/(b) is from 5/95 to 75/25: R1O—(A1O)m—SO3M1 (I) R2O—(A2O)n—SO3M2 (II) (in the formulae, R1 and R2 are monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon groups; A1 and A2 are alkylene groups having 2 to 4 carbons; m and n are numbers from 1 to 50; and M1 and M2 are monovalent cations).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takayuki Ikenaga, Atsuhito Mori, Hiroyuki Aizawa, Hiroki Sawada, Yasuo Ishii, Yoshinori Mitsuda
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Patent number: 6369020Abstract: A free-flowing granular detergent component comprises a high level (at least 30 wt %) of a heat-sensitive surfactant, preferably an alkyl ether sulphate; a water-insoluble silica or silicate carrier material of high oil absorption capacity; and a film-forming or crystal-forming structurant. The granular component may be used in conjunction with one or more other granular components containing surfactant and/or detergency builder, to form a particulate laundry detergent composition. The granular component is preferably prepared by mixing and granulation in a high- or moderate-shear mixer and drying in a fluidized bed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USAInventors: Reinhard Kohlus, Remy Antal Verburgh, Gilbert Martin Verschelling
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Patent number: 6369016Abstract: A heavy oil remover comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a volatility stabilizer, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Dotolo Research Ltd.Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 6355608Abstract: A detergent composition which contains alkali metal N-methyltaurate, alkali metal taurate or alkali metal hypotaurate salt of a specific organic acid or organic alkali N-methyltaurate, organic alkali taurate or organic alkali hypotaurate salt of a specific organic acid. The detergent composition of the present invention is an excellent detergent composition which has better foaming and foam quality, less pH dependence of the foaming, creamy foam, no creaking feeling or stretched feeling and no offensive odor.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Shiseido Co., Ltd.Inventors: Reiji Miyahara, Koji Abe, Keiichi Uehara, Toshio Fukuda, Takahiro Akutsu
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Patent number: 6339054Abstract: A concentrate and a ready-to-use or diluted formulation for an aqueous vehicle cleaner can remove a wide range of different types of traffic film using either low pressure application, hand pressure application, water jet spray apparatus, clean-in-place systems or other manual or mechanical washing systems. The compositions may comprise, for example, one or more solutions that each or collectively contain or comprises: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant; and c) an alkaline agent. Optional additional ingredients may comprise at least one polycarboxylic acid chelating agent (preferably an aminocarboxylic acid chelating agent), at least one non-ionic or amphoteric surfactant, at least one hydrotrope, inorganic and/or organic acids and at least one silicate. The alkaline agent may provide a pH (when the finished product is diluted to 0.5 to 5% by weight in water) will be between about 9 to 13.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Levitt, Terry J. Klos, Michael E. Besse, Robert D. Hei, Jerry D. Hoyt, Cathleen O'Connor, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
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Patent number: 6310263Abstract: A heavy oil remover comprises a hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Dotolo Research Ltd.Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 6303562Abstract: The present invention relates to certain alkylated 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl) benzenesulfinic acid and 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzenesulfonic acid compounds and compositions which consist essentially of 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl) benzenesulfinic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzenesulfonic acid and/or substituted derivatives thereof. The compositions of the invention are useful as hydrotropes and are also of use as, or as starting materials for, surfactants, and as starting materials for the synthesis of other useful chemicals such as, polymers and resins, solvents, adhesives and biocides.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Enchira Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Elaine A. Lange, Qun Lin
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Patent number: 6294513Abstract: A process for making detergent agglomerates in which a high active surfactant paste containing mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate surfactant and a detergent builder are agglomerated together is disclosed. The process entails maintaining the high active surfactant paste in highly stable, pumpable and transportable form over an extended period of time. In this way the process facilitates multi-locational, large-scale manufacture of modern compact detergent products. In particular, the high active surfactant paste can be manufactured in one facility, and thereafter, stored and transported to a remote facility for further processing in to the finished detergent agglomerates.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael Chris Jensen, Gayle Elizabeth Culver
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Patent number: 6281188Abstract: A non-tower process for preparing a granular detergent composition having a low density of less than 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of: (a) mixing an anionic surfactant paste comprising from about 35% to about 85% anionic surfactant and from about 15% to about 65% water with a sufficient amount of a particulate water absorbing material to form a solid mass having a penetration value of from about 75 gf to about 4,000 gf, then (b) agglomerating the solid mass from step (a) and an amount of one or more other detergent ingredients in a mixer so as to produce agglomerates having an anionic surfactant content of from about 12% to about 60%.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Manivanan Kandasamy, Yuji Nakamura
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Patent number: 6274544Abstract: A granular detergent product is made by spraying a liquid binder to contact a particulate solid starting material in a low shear granulator such as a fluidised bed apparatus. The d3,2 average droplet diameter is not greater than ten times the d3,2 average particle diameter of that fraction of the solid starting material which has a d3,2 particle diameter of from 20 &mgr;m to 200 &mgr;m provided that if more than 90% by weight of the solid starting material has a d3,2 average particle diameter less than 20 &mgr;m then the d3,2 average particle diameter of the total solid starting materials shall be taken to be 20 &mgr;m. If more than 90% by weight of the solid starting material has a d3,2 average particle diameter greater than 200 &mgr;m then the d3,2 average particle diameter of the total starting solid material shall be taken to be 200 &mgr;m.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Hendrikus Akkermans, Michael Frederick Edwards, Andreas Theodorus Groot, Cornelis Paulus Montanus, Roland Wilhelmus Pomeren, Korkut Ahmet Yuregir
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Patent number: 6258773Abstract: A process for preparing low density detergent agglomerates is provided. The process involves the step of: (a) agglomerating a detergent surfactant paste or precursor thereof and dry starting detergent material having a median particle size in a range from about 5 microns to about 70 microns in a first high speed mixer to obtain detergent agglomerates having a median particle size of from about 100 microns to about 250 microns; (b) mixing the detergent agglomerates with a binder in a second high speed mixer to obtain built-up agglomerates having a median particle size in a range of from 140 microns to about 350 microns; and (c) feeding the built-up agglomerates into a fluid bed dryer in which the built-up agglomerates are agglomerated with another binder and dried to form detergent agglomerates having a median particle size in a range from about 300 microns to about 700 microns and a density in a range from about 300 g/l to about 550 g/l.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul R Mort, III, Allen Dale Beer, Ricci John Jones, Millard Edward Sullivan
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Patent number: 6255275Abstract: A higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound composition represented by the general formula (1): , wherein the composition comprises 30 to 90 mol % of the higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound (X) having a methyl group for R1 and 70 to 10 mol % of the higher secondary alcohol alkoxylate compound (Y) having an alkyl group of 2 or more carbon atoms for R1, a method for the production thereof, and a detergent and an emulsifier using the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yukio Kadono, Kunihiko Kimata, Kenji Rakutani, Yoshiyuki Onda
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Patent number: 6240935Abstract: A process for descaling, derusting, dissolving, and removing machining lubricants coated on steel and other iron alloy objects, the process comprising the steps of: (a) providing an alkaline cleaning solution consisting of: water; about 2.5% to 25% by weight of a water-soluble alkali; about 2% to 8% by weight of sodium gluconate; about 5% to 20% by weight of sodium xylene sulfonate; and about 2% to 20% by weight of a water-soluble surfactant consisting of C9-C11 alcohol ethoxylates and 6 ppm of ethylene oxides; and (b) contacting the soiled object with the alkaline cleaning solution at a temperature of about 60° F. to 200° F. for about 3 to 30 minutes, wherein the object is descaled, derusted, and the machining lubricant is dissolved and removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Cathleen H. Chang
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Patent number: 6239094Abstract: This invention relates to a nonaqueous liquid detergent containing a surfactant selected from the alkali metal salts of C10-C16 alkylbenzene sulfonic acid having 2-phenyl isomer content lower than 22%.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Iwein Jozef Maria Jaak Goderis, Roger Jeffery Jones, Mark Allen Smerznak, Diane Parry
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Patent number: 6239088Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition based on the composition of lachrymal fluid. The cleansing composition comprises an ionic aqueous base containing one or more electrolytes, a basic protein or amino acid, and optionally, a mucomimetic compound and a lysozyme. The cleansing composition is gentle to both skin and eyes, and is highly effective in removing even transfer-resistant makeup.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Color Access, Inc.Inventors: Liliana George, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Daniela Toma, Saul Miklean
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Patent number: 6228830Abstract: A heavy oil remover comprises d-limonene, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a carboxylated anionic detergent, an ethoxylated tallow amine, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Dotolo Research Ltd.Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 6228821Abstract: A cleaning composition includes ingredients useful for formulating laundry and cleaning compositions selected from the group consisting of cationic or nonionic fabric softening agents, detersive surfactants, builders, bleaching compounds, polymeric soil release agents, dye transfer inhibiting agents, polymeric dispersing agents, suds suppressors, optical brighteners, chelating agents, fabric softening clays, anti-static agents, and mixtures thereof; an enzyme; a perfume; and an effective amount of a stabilizer to provide an enhanced perfume effect. The stabilizer is selected from the group of antioxidants, reducing agents, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Amway CorporationInventor: Philip G. Sliva
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Patent number: 6211137Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent compositions having a density of at least of about 600 g/l comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed and (b) granulating the first agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Wayne Edward Beimesch, Jose Francisco Correa Romo, Steven Barrett Rogers
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Patent number: 6211138Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent compositions having a density of at least of about 600 g/l comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, while wetting the surfactant coated with the fine powder with finely atomized liquid, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed and (b) granulating the first agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Wayne Edward Beimesch
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Patent number: 6207635Abstract: A process for preparing detergent agglomerates is disclosed. The process includes the steps of (a) preparing a mixture of detergent components in a mixer, and (b) agglomerating the mixture from step (a) in a moderate speed mixer to produce detergent agglomerates. The detergent components include (1) from about 20% to about 35% of a surfactant compound selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants and acid precursors of anionic surfactants; (2) from about 0% to about 65% of a particulate phosphate builder selected from the group consisting of polyphosphate, pyrophosphate, and mixtures thereof; (3) from about 6% to about 60% of a particulate carbonate selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Scott Adams, Bruce Albert Yeazell, Eric Fitzgerald Riddick, Junan Kao
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Patent number: 6207637Abstract: The reaction product of an alkylenediamine, each amino group thereof being a primary or secondary amino group; with at least two equivalents of an acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof, wherein each amine nitrogen atom of said alkylenediamine is reacted with a single molecule of the acrylamidoalkane sulfonic acid or salt thereof provides a useful surfactant or hydrotrope.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: The Lubrizol CorporationInventors: Philip W. Pike, Bryan A. Grisso, Richard W. Jahnke
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Patent number: 6197738Abstract: A nontoxic sanitizing cleaner comprising an organic acid having a pH less than 3, a chelating agent, and a surfactant. The invention also contemplates a buffering agent in the cleaner. In a preferred embodiment, the sanitizing cleanser is in the form of a solution containing 94% citric acid, 4% EDTA, 1% sodium laurel sulfate, and 1% monosodium phosphate, by weight. The invention also contemplates using the nontoxic sanitizing cleaner in a cosmetic lotion, and in processes for cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Inventor: Robert R. Regutti
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Patent number: 6191097Abstract: A process for producing solid detergent granular materials is presented involving (a) forming an aqueous surfactant paste of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant or mixtures thereof, and (b) drying and granulating the aqueous paste in a horizontal thin-layer evaporator or dryer having rotating fittings, wherein the drying is carried out at a temperature of 120° C. to 130° C. The process produces granules having a bulk density greater than 600 grams/liter and a uniform particle size distribution.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Thomas Lueder, Konstantinos Scholinakis, Bernhard Gutsche, Christoph Breucker, Norbert Wrede
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Patent number: 6191089Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition which is in the form of a tablet generally comprises an alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an alkali metal carbonate, a lubricant, a dialkali metal disilicate, a nonionic surfactant, a polymer containing sulfonic acid groups, a wax coated chlorine bleach compound, and optionally an anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Philip Gorlin, Leonard Zyzyck, Gary Jakubicki
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Patent number: 6176937Abstract: Aqueous acidic solutions of hydrogen peroxide used for metal surface treatments suffer from an increased decomposition rate of the hydrogen peroxide, caused by the dissolved metals such as iron, copper or titanium. A method is provided wherein stabilization can be achieved by employing a combination of a) a hydroxybenzoic acid, preferably p-hydroxybenzoic acid; b) a hydrotropic sulphonic acid, preferably p-toluene sulphonic acid; and c) a hydrophobic alkaryl sulphonic acid, preferably dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Solvay Interox LimitedInventors: Sarah J. Colgan, Neil J. Sanders, Colin F. McDonogh
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Patent number: 6174849Abstract: A water-free surfactant composition is presented having (a) a fatty alcohol sulfate corresponding to the formula R1O—SO3X where R1 is a linear alkyl chain containing 16 or 18 carbon atoms and X is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium or glucammonium and (b) an alcohol sulfate corresponding to the formula R2O—SO3X where R2 is an alkyl chain containing 12 to 15 carbon atoms consisting of a minimum 20 percent by weight branched alkyl chains and a maximum 80 percent by weight unbranched alkyl chains, and X is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium or glucammonium. The surfactant composition has a reduced potential for irritation and good flowability and solubility in cold water. The surfactant composition is useful in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents and other cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Karl-Heinz Schmid, Ditmar Kischkel, Thomas Krohnen, Andreas Syldath
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Patent number: 6174845Abstract: The present invention relates to bar compositions in which an emollient composition comprising thickened entrapped emollient is added to a base bar composition at or during time of extrusion to form macroscopic, concentrated domains of emollient droplets. Addition of entrapped droplets allows far greater deposition than if the non-trapped emollients had been mixed in directly to form chips which are then extruded to form final bar.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Gail Beth Rattinger, Georgia Shafer, James Dalton, Michael Massaro, Harry Crookham, Michael Aronson, Terence Farrell
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Patent number: 6174851Abstract: Storage-stable homogeneous granules with detersive properties, which are obtained by agglomeration of one or more solids with one or more granulation liquids in a free-fall mixer divided into a mixing zone and a post-mixing zone and comprising a knock-down bar fixed to an end plate from which it crosses the entire mixing zone and optionally extends into the post-mixing zone and are optionally aftertreated, may be produced by in situ neutralization of anionic surfactant acids. The products thus produced show distinct performance advantages, the process also having cost-efficient aspects.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf AktienInventors: Hubert Harth, Franz Pfeifer, Gisela Nitsch, Johann Seif, Herbert Senger, Petra-Stefanie Madle
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Patent number: 6172033Abstract: A process for conditioning pastes comprising at least 40% by weight of anionic surfactant is provided. The paste is conditioned by mixing alkyl sulphate powder with the surfactant paste in a ratio of at least 1 part powder to 100 parts paste. This conditioning step increases the viscosity of the surfactant paste. The conditioned paste is processed into agglomerates by granulating with builder powders wherein the ratio of high viscosity paste to builder powder is from 9:1 to 1:5. This process enables detergent agglomerates with high surfactant activity to be formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lucas Goovaerts, Liben Hailu
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Soap bar compositions comprising alpha sulfonated fatty acid alkyl esters and long chain fatty acids
Patent number: 6172026Abstract: Disclosed are compositions suitable for formation into mild personal cleansing or laundry detergent bars, as well as other uses. The compositions generally comprise: (a) from about 30% to about 99% by weight of a mixture of anionic surfactants comprising: i) an alpha sulfonated alkyl ester; and ii) a sulfonated fatty acid; (a) from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of a fatty acid; and (b) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight water; wherein the ratio of i) to ii) is from about 10:1 to about 0.5:1, and wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) is about 1:1 to about 11:1.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Carlos E. Ospinal, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Catherine J. Sporer, Marshall J. Nepras -
Patent number: 6172034Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed, (b) thoroughly mixing the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed, and (c) spraying finely atomized liquid onto the second agglomerates in a mixer.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: The Procter & GambleInventors: Angela Gloria Del Greco, Manivannan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 6165962Abstract: A microemulsion comprising: a functionalized hydrocarbon, an anionic surfactant, a diol having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and water.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1998Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignees: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Comapny, The University of DelawareInventors: Eric W. Kaler, Timothy Donald Krizan, Larry D. Ryan, Martin Swanson Vethamuthu
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Patent number: 6162780Abstract: A carbonate-based detergent having improved properties is provided. Preferably, a base detergent includes an alkali metal carbonate builder, an anionic surfactant, an inert diluent, a copolymer, and a chlorine scavenger. The base detergent is mixed with an agglomerate including nonionic surfactants and a builder such as an alkali metal carbonate. The detergent has improved color retention properties. A method of preparing the improved detergent composition is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Terrell L. Partee, Charles Varker, Elaine T. Morse, Ronald D. Morgan
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Patent number: 6156719Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a low density, preferably about 300 g/l to about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) (i) dispersing an aqueous or non-aqueous surfactant, and (ii) coating the surfactant with fine powders having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in the mixer which is operated under certain conditions to obtain irregular shape granules and excessive fine powders and, (b) spraying on finely atomized liquid to the irregular shape granules and excessive fine powders from step (a), in a mixer which is operated under certain conditions to bind the excessive fine powders onto the irregular-shaped granules.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Angela Gloria Del Greco, Manivanan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 6150323Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed, (b) thoroughly mixing the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed, and (c) granulating the second agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus. The process can also comprise further step (b'), i.e., spraying finely atomized liquid onto the second agglomerates in a mixer, between step (b) and step (c).Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Angela Gloria Del Greco, Wayne Edward Beimesch, Manivannan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 6143889Abstract: Asymmetric compounds having the formula: in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine: Xa and Xb are the same or different and each is NH.sub.2 ; NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); NH(C.sub.2 -.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl); N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).sub.2 ; N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH).sub.2 ; a group NH--Z--NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 in which Z is C.sub.2 -C.sub.14 alkylene or optionally substituted arylene, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are each attached, form a morpholino, piperidino or piperazino ring; an aminoacid residue; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; hydroxy-substituted-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; ##STR1## and Ya and Yb are the same or different and each is a substituted amino group having both UVA and UVB-absorbing properties having the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 is CN; SO.sub.2 R.sub.5 in which R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, NH.sub.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Georges Metzger, Dieter Reinehr, Claude Eckhardt, Fabienne Cuesta
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Patent number: 6143711Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns in a mixer fitted with choppers, and (b) granulating the agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus, wherein finely atomized liquid is sprayed onto the first agglomerates in a mixer between step (a) and (b).Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Angela Gloria Del Greco, Wayne Edward Beimesch
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Patent number: 6140302Abstract: A process for the production of anionic surfactant granules comprising the steps of:A) Neutralizing an acidic anionic surfactant with a base in a horizontal thin-layer evaporator or thin-layer dryer; andB) Drying the resulting neutralized anionic surfactant in the evaporator or dryer to form surfactant granules; wherein the acidic anionic surfactant and the base taken together have a solids content such that the total quantity of water in the evaporator or dryer at no time exceeds about 15 % by weight and wherein the neutralization and drying are carried out in countercurrent flow with air or an alkaline gas stream at a temperature in the range of from about 120 to about 130.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Thomas Lueder, Bernhard Gutsche, Konstantinos Scholinakis
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Patent number: 6136777Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the overall steps of: (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed; (b) spraying finely atomized liquid onto the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed; and (c) granulating the third agglomerates in one or more fluidizing apparatus. The process is improved by further step (b'), by thoroughly mixing the second agglomerates in a mixer, between step (b) and step (c), wherein, in step (b'), choppers are used to reduce the amount of oversized agglomerates.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Angela Gloria Del Greco, Wayne Edward Beimesch, Manivannan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 6133223Abstract: A granular detergent product is made by contacting a liquid binder and a solid neutralizing agent. The binder has an acidic component comprising an anionic surfactant acidic precursor and an inorganic acid. The inorganic acid is at least 2.5% by weight of the acidic component. The neutralizing agent and at least some of the binder are granulated in a low-shear granulator.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Bernardete Barreto Sampaio, Lazaro Valli
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Patent number: 6126755Abstract: Aqueous acidic solutions of hydrogen peroxide used for metal surface treatments suffer from an increased decomposition rate of the hydrogen peroxide, caused by the dissolution of metals such as iron, copper, or titanium. Stabilization can be achieved by employing a combination of a) hydroxybenzoic acid, preferably p-hydroxybenzoic acid; b) a hydrotropic sulphonic acid, preferably p-toluene sulphonic acid; and c) a hydrophobic alkaryl sulphonic acid, preferably dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Solvay Interox LimitedInventors: Sarah J. Colgan, Neil J. Sanders, Colin F. McDonogh
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Patent number: 6121229Abstract: A non-tower process for continuously preparing granular detergent composition having a density of at least about 600 g/l is provided. The process comprises the overall steps of (a) dispersing a surfactant, and coating the surfactant with fine powder having a diameter from 0.1 to 500 microns, in a mixer, wherein first agglomerates are formed, (b) spraying on finely atomized liquid to the first agglomerates in a mixer, wherein second agglomerates are formed, and (c) the second agglomerates are thoroughly mixed in a mixer to provide rounding and growth.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Angela Gloria Del Greco, Manivannan Kandasamy
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Patent number: 6103681Abstract: A solid lavatory cleansing composition comprises phenyl ethyl alcohol of at least 2.5% by weight which acts as a fragrance and also as an antibacterial agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Quest International B.V.Inventors: Stephen John Chantler, Paul Henry Dobson
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Patent number: 6093689Abstract: An asphalt and heavy oil degreaser comprises a cyclic hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, and an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Dotolo Research Ltd.Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 6090769Abstract: An asphalt and heavy oil degreaser comprises a cyclic hydrocarbon solvent, dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, a volatility stabilizer, a salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, a branched alcohol ethoxylate, and an ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Dotolo Research Ltd.Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 6077820Abstract: A process for producing a detergent powder or a composition therefore involving partial granulation in a high or low shear granulator followed by granulation in a very low shear mixer, for example a fluid bed is disclosed. The process allows powders to be produced over a wide range of bulk densities without the use of a spray-drying step.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Lever Brothers Company Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Vinodkumar Ramniranjan Dhanuka, Fakhruddin Esmail Pacha
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Patent number: 6063753Abstract: Surfactant mixtures based on acyloxyalkanesulfonates prepared by reacting more than one mole of one or more fatty acids with one mole of a mixture of alkali metal and/or alkanline earth metal hydroxyalkanesulfonate and ammonium hydroxyalkanesulfonate in the presence of an esterification catalyst at a temperature from 100 to 260.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventor: Bernd Nestler