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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 21, 1997
Kornelis Overkempe, Holten, NL;
Jan Joseph Ploumen, Roermond, NL;
Akzo Nobel NV, Arnhem, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a solid composition comprising a hygroscopic amphoteric surfactant and a fatty acid which is substantially free from other detergents and/or detergent additives. Preferably, the fatty acid is a linear, saturated C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 acid. The weight ratio of amphoteric surfactant to fatty acid in said composition preferably is from 4:1 to 1:2. Examples of amphoteric surfactants include amine oxides and betaines. The solid composition of the invention may be shaped into a particulate form, such as granules. The invention further pertains to a process for preparing said composition and to the use of same, for example, in soap bars.