Laundry compositions

• US 7,368,418 B2
• Filed: 12/30/2004
• Issued: 05/06/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2002
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Diamond Chemical Company, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Diamond Chemical Company, Inc.
• Inventors: Schwarz, Joshua, Diamond, Harold
• Primary Examiner(s): Douyon; Lorna M.
• Application Number:
  US11/026,137
• Publication Number:
  US 20050170986A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,223 Days
• Field of Search: 510/309, 510/375, 510/378, 510/506, 510/509, 510/108, 510/276, 510/510
• US Class Current: 510/276
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 17/0039 Coated compositions or coated components in the compositions, (micro)capsules
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/188 Terpenes
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/3942 Inorganic per-compounds C11D3/3902 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/43 Solvents
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 7/248 Terpenes

Abstract

Cleaning compositions functioning in a unique manner are described. These new compositions provide improved cleaning efficacy for all types of surfaces. In addition, in textile laundry applications these compositions provide superior cleaning efficacy for all types and colors of fabrics, as well as extending the range and types of stains and dirt that commonly can be treated by present day commercial laundry compositions.

Claims

1. A cleaning composition consisting of:

2. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition has a pH greater than about 8.75 when combined with water.

3. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition has a pH greater than about 9 when combined with water.

4. A composition according to claim 1, wherein said composition has a pH greater than about 10 when combined with water.

5. A laundry detergent powder consisting of:

6. A laundry detergent powder consisting of: