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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2009
Dennis S. Murphy, Libertyville, IL (US);
Randal J. Bernhardt, Antioch, IL (US);
Lourdes R. Alonso, Deerfield, IL (US);
Gregory P. Dado, Chicago, IL (US);
Dennis S. Murphy, Libertyville, IL (US);
Randal J. Bernhardt, Antioch, IL (US);
Lourdes R. Alonso, Deerfield, IL (US);
Gregory P. Dado, Chicago, IL (US);
Stepan Company, Northfield, IL (US);
Abstract
Formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides that contain magnesium ions are described. Methods of manufacture and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing magnesium ion containing formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2×, 3×, 6×, or higher concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine. Methods for laundering fabrics with the compositions are also disclosed.