Laundry detergent
First Claim
1. A composition comprising a mixture of the biocides Poly-(hexamethylene-guanidium chloride) and N,N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly(oxyethyl) ammonium propionate, said biocides having synergistic effect in regard to the total biocidal activity, wherein said composition does not comprise a surfactant.
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Abstract
A biocidal composition is provided, which comprise a mixture of the biocides Poly-(hexamethylene-guanidium chloride) and N,N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly(oxyethyl) ammonium propionate, which biocides have a synergistic biocidal effect against bacteria and fungi. Specifically, the provided composition can be as disinfectants and general biocidal products; preservatives; pest control; control; preservatives for food or feedstocks; antifouling products; embalming and taxidermist fluids; and control of other vertebrates; vermin control on domestic animals, livestock or pets; alga control; and products for use in spas or swimming pools.
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34 Claims
- 1. A composition comprising a mixture of the biocides Poly-(hexamethylene-guanidium chloride) and N,N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly(oxyethyl) ammonium propionate, said biocides having synergistic effect in regard to the total biocidal activity, wherein said composition does not comprise a surfactant.
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2. A detergent composition comprising a mixture of the biocides Poly-(hexamethylene-guanidium chloride) and N,N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly(oxyethyl)ammonium propionate, said biocides having synergistic effect in regard to the total biocidal activity and one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of non-ionic surfactants and monovalent cationic surfactants, wherein said one or more surfactants are of the general formula (I):
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R(OCH2CH2)xOHwherein i) R is C7-20-alkyl whereby the alkyl is of 7-20 carbon atoms;
wherein R is optionally substituted with;a) one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, C3-8-cycloalkyl, C3-8-cycloalkyl-C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkyl-C3-8-cycloalkyl, aryl-C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkyl-aryl, C1-6-alkyl-oxy, C3-8-cycloalkyl-oxy, C3-8-cycloalkyl-C1-6-alkyl-oxy, C3-8-cycloalkyl-oxy-C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkyl-oxy-C3-8-cycloalkyl, C1-6-alkyl-C3-8-cycloalkyl-oxy, aryl-C1-6-alkyl-oxy, and aryl;
orb) one or two groups selected from the group consisting of —
C7-20-alkyl(OCH2CH2)yOH and —
C7-20-alkyl-(OCH2CH2)zOH;wherein each of y and z is an integer selected from 2-12; whereby the polyethyleneglycol comprises 2-12 repetitions of OCH2CH2; and ii) x is an integer selected from 2-12, whereby the polyethyleneglycol comprises 2-12 repetitions of OCH2CH2; and iii) with the proviso that when R is C18-alkyl then y is not greater than x; and z is not greater than x; and the surfactant may not comprise an alkoxylated moiety that comprises higher alkoxides than the ethylene oxides. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
ii) one or more chelating agents.
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4. The composition according to claim 2, wherein x is 4-8.
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5. The composition according to claim 2, wherein R is C12-14-alkyl.
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6. The composition according to claim 2, wherein at least 80% by weight of R is C12-alkyl, C13-alkyl or C14-alkyl or mixtures thereof.
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7. The composition according to claim 2, said composition comprising a surfactant of formula (I) wherein R is substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of
C1-6-alkenyl, C1-6-alkynyl, C3-8-cycloalkenyl, C3-8-cycloalkenyl-C1-6-alkenyl, C3-8-scycloalkenyl-C1-6-alkynyl, C1-6-alkenyl-C3-8-cycloalkenyl, C1-6-alkynyl-C3-8-cycloalkenyl, aryl-C1-6-alkenyl, aryl-C1-6-alkynyl, C1-6-alk enyl-aryl, C1-6-alkynyl-aryl, C1-6-alkenyl-oxy, C1-6-alkynyl-oxy, C3-8-cycloalkenyl-oxy, C3-8-cycloalkenyl-C1-6-alkenyl-oxy, C3-8-scycloalkenyl-C1-6-alkynyl-oxy, C3-s-cycloalkenyl-oxy-C1-6-alkenyl, C3-8-cycloalkenyloxy-C1-6-alkynyl, C1-6-alkenyl-oxy-C3-8-cycloalkenyl, C1-6-alkynyl-oxy-C3-8-cycloalkenyl, C1-6-alkenyl-C3-8-cycloalkenyl-oxy, C1-6-alkynyl-C3-8-cycloalkenyl-oxy, aryl-C1-6-alkenyloxy, aryl-C1-6-alkenyl-oxy, aryl-oxy-C1-6-alkenyl, aryl-oxy-C1-6-alkynyl and aryl. -
8. The composition according to claim 2, said composition comprising a surfactant of formula (I) wherein R is substituted with one or two groups selected from —
- C7-20-alkyl-(OCH2CH2)yOH and —
C7-20-alkyl-(OCH2CH2)zOH.
- C7-20-alkyl-(OCH2CH2)yOH and —
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9. The composition according to claim 2, said composition comprising a surfactant of formula (I) wherein R is not substituted.
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10. The composition according claim 2, wherein the one or more surfactants are selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants.
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11. The composition according to claim 2, wherein the one or more surfactants are selected from the group consisting of a C12-14 alcohol polyethylene glycol ether mixture.
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12. The composition according to claim 2, said composition comprising only one surfactant which is selected from the group consisting of a C12-14 alcohol polyethylene glycol ether mixture.
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13. The composition according to claim 2, said composition comprising only one surfactant which is selected from the group consisting of iso-C12-14 alcohol ethoxylates and combinations thereof.
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14. The composition according to claim 2, which is characterized in that CMC(biocid)>
- MIC(biocid).
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15. The composition according to claim 2, which is characterized in that CMC(detergent)>
- MIC(biocid).
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19. The composition according to claim 2, wherein the composition is suitable for washing at low temperatures in a range of 5°
- C. to 40°
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- C. to 40°
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20. The composition according claim 2, wherein the composition is a delicate laundry detergent composition.
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21. The composition according to claim 2, wherein the composition is for washing of clothing or textiles considered to be a source of infection.
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22. The composition according to claim 2, wherein the composition does not comprise enzymes.
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23. The composition according to claim 2, which is a liquid laundry detergent.
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25. The composition according to claim 2, said composition comprising only one surfactant which is selected from the group consisting of a mixture of fatty alcohols with 9 mol ethylene oxide and fatty alcohols with 3 mol ethylene oxide.
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26. The composition according claim 10, wherein the one or more surfactants are alkoxylated nonionic surfactants.
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27. The composition according to claim 11, wherein the one or more surfactants are selected from the group consisting of a mixture of fatty alcohols with 9 mol ethylene oxide, fatty alcohols with 3 mol ethylene oxide, and iso-C13 alcohol ethoxylate, and combinations thereof.
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28. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the mixture is a mixture of fatty alcohols with 9 mol ethylene oxide and fatty alcohols with 3 mol ethylene oxide.
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29. The composition according to claim 13, said composition comprising the surfactant is iso-C13 alcohol ethoxylate.
- 30. A composition comprising a mixture of the biocides Poly-(hexamethylene-guanidium chloride) and N, N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly(oxyethyl) ammonium propionate, said biocides having synergistic effect in regard to the total biocidal activity.
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