Binding agent for solidification matrix
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1. A solid cleaning composition, comprising:
- (a) one or more functional ingredients including at least one of a chelating agent;
a sequestering agent;
an inorganic detergent;
an alkaline source;
an organic detergent;
a surfactant;
a rinse aid;
a bleaching agent;
a sanitizer;
an anti-microbial agent;
an activator;
a detergent builder;
a filler;
a defoaming agent;
an anti-redeposition agent;
an optical brightener;
a dye;
an odorant;
a secondary hardening agent;
a solubility modifier;
a pesticide;
a bait for pests;
or mixtures or combinations thereof; and
a solid binding agent distributed throughout the solid cleaning composition for binding the one or more functional ingredients, the solid binding agent comprising hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA) and water, wherein a ratio of HEDTA to water by weight is 6;
1 to 18;
1, with HETA constituting about 25% to about 93% by weight of a total weight of the solid cleaning composition.
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Abstract
Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is formed by the use of hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), or a derivative thereof, and water to produce a solid binding agent. In some embodiments, the HEDTA and water combines and can solidify to act as a binder material or binding agent dispersed throughout a solid composition that may contain other functional ingredients that provide the desired properties and/or functionality to the solid composition.
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1. A solid cleaning composition, comprising:
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(a) one or more functional ingredients including at least one of a chelating agent;
a sequestering agent;
an inorganic detergent;
an alkaline source;
an organic detergent;
a surfactant;
a rinse aid;
a bleaching agent;
a sanitizer;
an anti-microbial agent;
an activator;
a detergent builder;
a filler;
a defoaming agent;
an anti-redeposition agent;
an optical brightener;
a dye;
an odorant;
a secondary hardening agent;
a solubility modifier;
a pesticide;
a bait for pests;
or mixtures or combinations thereof; anda solid binding agent distributed throughout the solid cleaning composition for binding the one or more functional ingredients, the solid binding agent comprising hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA) and water, wherein a ratio of HEDTA to water by weight is 6;
1 to 18;
1, with HETA constituting about 25% to about 93% by weight of a total weight of the solid cleaning composition. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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2. The composition of claim l, wherein the ratio of HEDTA to water by weight is about 9:
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20. A solid cleaning composition produced by the process comprising:
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providing one or more functional cleaning ingredients including at least one of a chelating agent;
a sequestering agent;
an inorganic detergent;
an alkaline source;
an organic detergent;
a surfactant;
a rinse aid;
a bleaching agent;
a sanitizer;
an anti-microbial agent;
an activator;
a detergent builder;
a filler;
a defoaming agent;
an anti-redeposition agent;
an optical brightener;
a dye;
an odorant;
a secondary hardening agent;
a solubility modifier;
a pesticide;
a bait for pests;
or mixtures or combinations thereof;providing hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA) such that the HEDTA constitutes about 25% to about 93% by weight of a total weight of the solid cleaning composition; providing water, such that a ratio of HEDTA to water by weight is at least about 6;
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1; andadmixing the one or more functional cleaning ingredients, the HEDTA, and the water such that the HEDTA and water form a solid binding agent distributed throughout the solid cleaning composition for binding the one or more functional cleaning ingredients within the solid cleaning composition. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A method of forming a solid cleaning composition, the method comprising:
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providing one or more functional cleaning ingredients including at least one of a chelating agent;
a sequestering agent;
an inorganic detergent;
an alkaline source;
an organic detergent;
a surfactant;
a rinse aid;
a bleaching agent;
a sanitizer;
an anti-microbial agent;
an activator;
a detergent builder;
a filler;
a defoaming agent;
an anti-redeposition agent;
an optical brightener;
a dye;
an odorant;
a secondary hardening agent;
a solubility modifier;
a pesticide;
a bait for pests;
or mixtures or combinations thereof;providing hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA) such that the HEDTA constitutes about 25% to about 93% by weight of a total weight of the solid cleaning composition; providing water, such that a ratio of HEDTA to water by weight is 6;
1 to 18;
1; andadmixing the one or more functional cleaning ingredients, the HEDTA, and the water such that the HEDTA and form a solid binding agent distributed throughout the solid cleaning composition for binding the one or more functional cleaning ingredients within the solid cleaning composition. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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Current AssigneeEcolab USA Incorporated (Ecolab, Inc.)
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Original AssigneeEcolab, Inc.
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InventorsKlos, Terry J., Besse, Michael E., Stolte, Roger L., Dziuk, Michael P., Bradt, Kevin R.
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Primary Examiner(s)Douyon; Lorna M
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Application NumberUS10/717,729Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,755 DaysField of Search510/445, 510/224, 510/294, 510/298, 510/451, 510/480, 424/409US Class Current510/445CPC Class CodesC11D 17/0065 Solid detergents containing...C11D 3/33 Amino carboxylic acids
