INTERCALATED BLEACH COMPOSITIONS, RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

• US 20190144796A1
• Filed: 01/09/2019
• Published: 05/16/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Clorox Company
• Original Assignee: Clorox Company
• Inventors: Rumberger, Evan, Macnaughtan, Marisa, Smith, William L., Kornaus, Kelsey
• Granted Patent: US 10,450,536 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 25/08 containing solids as carriers or diluents
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 25/34 Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other sub-group of this main group
• CPC Class Codes: A01N 59/06 Aluminium; Calcium; Magnesium; Compounds thereof
• CPC Class Codes: C01B 11/064 Hypochlorites of alkaline-earth metals
• CPC Class Codes: C01B 11/066 Magnesium hypochlorite
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 1/00 Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 17/0073 Tablets
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 17/041 Compositions releasably affixed on a substrate or incorporated into a dispensing means
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 17/06 Powder; Flakes; Free-flowing mixtures; Sheets
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/04 Water-soluble compounds
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/042 Acids
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/044 Hydroxides or bases
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/046 Salts
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/08 Silicates
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/10 Carbonates ; Bicarbonates
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/12 Water-insoluble compounds
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/1213 Oxides or hydroxides, e.g. Al2O3, TiO2, CaO or Ca(OH)2
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/3757 (Co)polymerised carboxylic acids, -anhydrides, -esters in solid and liquid compositions
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/3953 Inorganic bleaching agents C11D3/3951 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/3956 Liquid compositions
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/50 : Perfumes

Abstract

The invention relates to compositions, methods of use, and methods of manufacture for an intercalated bleach compound and compositions thereof. The intercalated bleach compound has the formula M_x(OCl)_y(O)_m(OH)_n where M is an alkaline earth metal such as magnesium, calcium or mixture thereof. The values of x and y independently equal any number greater than or equal to 1 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), and m and n independently equal any number greater than or equal to 0 (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), but m and n are not both 0. In addition, the molar ratio of the alkaline earth metal (e.g., magnesium or calcium) to hypochlorite is at least 3:1. In other words, x is ≥3y. The compounds exhibit excellent stability, little or no chlorine bleach odor, exhibit excellent pH buffering characteristics, and less reactivity with organic materials as compared to alternative chlorine bleach products.

Claims

1. A composition comprising:

a bleach compound having the formula;

M_x(OCl)_y(O)_m(OH)_n

wherein M is at least one of magnesium or calcium and optionally, at least one additional alkaline earth metal;

wherein x and y independently are any number greater than or equal to 1;

wherein m and n independently are any number greater than or equal to 0, but m and n are not both 0;

wherein x is ≥

3y; and

wherein a solution may be reconstituted from the composition either directly, or by means of a flow through system where a liquid is passed over or in contact with the composition.

2. The composition of claim 1, further comprising at least one of:

a builder, a surfactant, a water soluble polymer, an acid, a filler, a diluent, a desiccant, a buffer, a solid processing aid, a preservative, a colorant, an anti-corrosion inhibitor, a dye, a fragrance, a hydrotrope, a polymer dispersant, a chelating agent, a water-swellable polymer, a disinfectant, an antimicrobial, an essential oil, or an enzyme.

3. The composition of claim 1, further comprising an antimicrobial.

4. The composition of claim 1, further comprising an acid.

5. The composition of claim 1, further comprising a builder.

6. The composition of claim 1, wherein x, y, m, and n are integers.

7. A composition comprising:

a bleach compound having the formula;

M_x(OCl)_y(O)_m(OH)_n

wherein M is at least one of magnesium or calcium and optionally, at least one additional alkaline earth metal;

wherein x and y independently are any number greater than or equal to 1;

wherein m and n independently are any number greater than or equal to 0, but m and n are not both 0;

wherein x is ≥

3y; and

wherein the composition comes out through a dual chamber bottle or package.

8. The composition of claim 7, further comprising at least one of:

a builder, a surfactant, a water soluble polymer, an acid, a filler, a diluent, a desiccant, a buffer, a solid processing aid, a preservative, a colorant, an anti-corrosion inhibitor, a dye, a fragrance, a hydrotrope, a polymer dispersant, a chelating agent, a water-swellable polymer, a disinfectant, an antimicrobial, an essential oil, or an enzyme.

9. The composition of claim 7, further comprising an antimicrobial.

10. The composition of claim 7, further comprising an acid.

11. The composition of claim 7, further comprising a builder.

12. A composition comprising:

a bleach compound having the formula;

M_x(OCl)_y(O)_m(OH)_n

wherein M is at least one of magnesium or calcium and optionally, at least one additional alkaline earth metal;

wherein x and y independently are any number greater than or equal to 1;

wherein m and n independently are any number greater than or equal to 0, but m and n are not both 0;

wherein x is ≥

3y; and

wherein the composition may employed as an automatic toilet bowl cleaner.

13. The composition of claim 12, wherein 2m+n≥

5y.

14. The composition of claim 12, wherein x=0.5y+m+0.5n.

15. The composition of claim 12, wherein x, y, m, and n are integers.

16. The composition of claim 12, wherein the bleach compound has a range of available chlorine from about 3% to about 25%.

17. The composition of claim 12, further comprising at least one of:

a builder, a surfactant, a water soluble polymer, an acid, a filler, a diluent, a desiccant, a buffer, a solid processing aid, a preservative, a colorant, an anti-corrosion inhibitor, a dye, a fragrance, a hydrotrope, a polymer dispersant, a chelating agent, a water-swellable polymer, a disinfectant, an antimicrobial, an essential oil, or an enzyme.

18. The composition of claim 12, further comprising an antimicrobial.

19. The composition of claim 12, further comprising an acid.

20. The composition of claim 12, further comprising a builder.