Ecolab Inc.

Richard D Stardig

Terry James Klos

David A Fine

Gretchen King

Kim R Smith

Victor Fuk-Pong Man

Wendy M Wiseth

Robert Dale Hei

Paul J Mattia

David W Gohl

John Birckbichler

Gretchen Louise King

The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularly for cleaning an article.

Methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions

A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The method includes mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable component without heating to provide a mixture, molding the mixture to provide a molded detergent composition, and solidifying the molded detergent composition as a result of movement of the water of hydration from the hydrated component to the hydratable component to provide the molded detergent composition as a solid under conditions of room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The hydratable component includes water, if present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight of the hydratable component. The hydratable component is a component which successfully competes with the hydrated component for at least a portion of the water of hydration. Solidification of the mixture takes between about 1 minute and about 15 minutes.

Method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition

A heterogenous cleaning composition comprises more than 75 wt % active ingredients, the active ingredients comprising at least about 20 wt % surfactant and at least about 20 wt % sequestrant, wherein the composition comprises at least one liquid and at least one powder.

Heterogeneous cleaning composition

The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularily for cleaning an article.

The present invention relates to methods of employing heterogeneous cleaning compositions.

Methods of cleaning using heterogeneous compositions

The present invention relates to heterogeneous cleaning compositions, methods employing them, and methods of making them.

The present invention relates to methods of using heterogeneous cleaning compositions, particularly for cleaning textiles.

A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The method includes a step of mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable component to provide a mixture, and molding the mixture to provide a molded detergent composition having a melting point greater than about 30&#xb0; C. The hydrated component has a melting point below about 100&#xb0; C. and includes a transhydration product of anhydrous material and water of hydration. The hydrated component is provided in a solid state during the step of mixing. The anhydrous material has a melting point greater than about 300&#xb0; C. The hydratable component includes water, if present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight of the hydratable component. A molded detergent composition and a method for using the molded detergent composition are provided.

A liquid detergent concentrate is provided. The liquid detergent concentrate includes about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % combination anionic surfactant component and nonionic surfactant component containing about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % anionic surfactant and about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % nonionic surfactant, about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a water conditioning agent, and about 40 wt. % to about 95 wt. % water. The liquid detergent concentrate can be diluted with water to provide a liquid detergent use solution containing greater than 95 wt. % water. A method for washing textiles is provided.

Liquid conditioner and method for washing textiles

A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The method includes a step of mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable component to provide a mixture, and molding the mixture to provide a molded detergent composition having a melting point greater than about 30&deg; C. The hydrated component has a melting point below about 100&deg; C. and includes a transhydration product of anhydrous material and water of hydration. The anhydrous material has a melting point greater than about 300&deg; C. The hydratable component includes water, if present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight of the hydratable component. The hydratable component of the water of a molded detergent composition is provided.

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Golden Valley, MN, United States of America

Richard D Stardig