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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2023
Ecolab Usa Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Kelly Anne Rightmire, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Eileen Mcintire, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Erik C. Olson, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Kerrie E. Walters, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Stephan Hubig, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Saint Paul, MN (US);
ECOLAB USA INC., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Solid cleaning compositions that are safe for contact without the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have optimal dissolution rate and degreasing performance. In particular, the solid cleaning compositions include a non-hydroxide alkali metal alkalinity source(s), acid(s), water conditioning agent(s), a cleaning surfactant comprising an amphoteric, anionic and/or nonionic surfactant(s) and/or a coating surfactant comprising a nonionic surfactant(s) to provide the optimal dissolution and performance while being PPE-free are disclosed. Methods of providing concentrate and/or use solutions of the solid cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are also disclosed.