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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 1995
Filed:
Sep. 23, 1993
Clement K Choy, Alamo, CA (US);
Brian P Argo, Tracy, CA (US);
Kevin J Brodbeck, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Lynn M Hearn, Livermore, CA (US);
The Clorox Company, Oakland, CA (US);
Abstract
The invention is a hard surface abrasive scouring cleanser having no significant syneresis, undue viscosity or yield stress increase, stably suspends abrasives, and has excellent rinsing characteristics. Furthermore, the present invention provides a stably suspended abrasive scouring cleanser which uses relatively small amounts of surfactants, thus lowering the total cost of producing these cleansers. The lesser amount of surfactant also affords the cleanser a milder feel and lower unaesthetic surfactant odor, while also requiring lower levels of fragrance. The absence of solvents results in a less irritating product as well. In one aspect the invention comprises, in aqueous solution: