COMPOSIÇÃO LÍQUIDA CONCENTRADA DE LIMPEZA, PRODUTO LÍQUIDO DE LIMPEZA E MÉTODO DE LIMPEZA DE UMA SUPERFÍCIE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a concentrated liquid cleaning composition that is to be diluted in water and be used for cleaning both animate and inanimate surfaces. There is need for an improved concentrated liquid composition which forms a cleaning liquor on dilution in water while providing a visual cue to consumers. It has been found that select alkali swellable or soluble emulsion polymer along with pine oil and a non-ionic surfactant provide a stable homogenous liquid composition, that forms a cleaning liquor on dilution in water. The composition generates clouding while dilution thereby providing a visual cue to consumers.

Description

1 / 16 Concentrated liquid cleaning composition, liquid cleaning product and method for cleaning a surface. Field of Invention

[0001] The present invention is in the field of cleaning compositions. Specifically, the present invention relates to a concentrated liquid cleaning composition to be diluted in water and used for cleaning both animate and inanimate surfaces. Background of the Invention

[0002] Consumers are generally involved in various cleaning activities as part of their household chores. They commonly use cleaning products for cleaning as well as disinfecting various surfaces. These surfaces include inanimate hard surfaces such as floors, walls, windows, doors, furniture, and tabletops; and soft surfaces such as fabrics, towels, bedding, and pillowcases. In addition, toilets and bathrooms are further examples where microorganisms tend to proliferate, thus requiring frequent cleaning and disinfection.

[0003] These compositions can also be used to sanitize topical surfaces of the human or animal body. For example, they can be used as bath water, as shaving water, to sanitize hands in domestic environments, hospitals and medical clinics; among a host of other personal hygiene applications.

[0004] These compositions are generally marketed as a concentrate in a bottle. Consumers dilute one of these compositions in water, forming a cleaning liquid, and use it on surfaces to be cleaned. Typically, these concentrates are homogeneous liquids and provide a clear liquid after dilution. Consumers often find it difficult to assess the availability of the cleaning liquid after dilution. They look for an indication of the presence of cleaning agents in the liquid. Therefore, consumers prefer a visual indication that shows Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 7 / 50 2 / 16 indicates that the liquid is ready for use. Visual indications are certain changes in the appearance of the liquid. The formation of mist or cloudiness upon dilution is one of these indications.

[0005] In this regard, US patent 6075002 A (Reckitt & Colman Inc., 2000) discloses concentrated aqueous liquid disinfectant compositions that include: a pine oil constituent; a germicidal cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties; an organic solvent constituent; a binary solvent cosystem comprising an alkyldiphenyl solvent and a cosolvent; optionally, but desirably, at least one optional constituent. The liquid disinfectant compositions possess excellent initial volatile characteristics, as well as retention of volatility for extended periods.

[0006] Document US 2002 / 0123451 A1 (Clariant Finance, 2002) discloses a liquid pine oil cleaning composition containing: A) water; B) about 5 to 20% by weight of pine oil; C) about 2 to 10% by weight of an organic solubilizer other than said pine oil; D) about 0.1 to 5% by weight of an alkalinity agent; E) about 0.1 to 15% by weight of an anionic surfactant; F) about 0.01 to about 2% by weight of a cationic surfactant comprising a quaternary ammonium salt represented by the formula wherein R1 and R2 are independently a hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl group; R3 is a C8-C18 alkyl group; and R4 is a C1-3 alkyl group or an ethoxylate group represented by the formula -(CH2CH2O)yH, wherein y is a number from 1 to 3; and X- is a halide ion or a methosulfate, and G) about 0.1 to 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant comprising an alkoxylate alcohol.

[0007] US patent 6030936 A (Reckitt & Colman Inc., 2000) discloses concentrated volatile (blooming) germicidal compositions for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces according to the invention comprising the following constituents: from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a terpene-containing solvent which desirably includes both pine oil and d-limonene; from 0.1 Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, p. 8 / 50 3 / 16 to 12% by weight of at least one organic solvent; 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one non-ionic surfactant constituent, desirably including at least one non-ionic surfactant having an HLB greater than or equal to 10, and at least one non-ionic surfactant having an HLB value less than or equal to 8; an amount effective for volatile intensification of at least one amphoteric surfactant selected from alkyl-ampho(mono)- and (di)-acetates, alkyl-ampho(mono)- and (di)-propionates, and aminopropionates; optionally an additional non-ionic surfactant based on a C8-C18 primary alcohol ethoxylate exhibiting a cloud point of 20 degrees C in water; a germicidally effective amount of at least one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; and the remainder up to 100% by weight of water. Concentrated compositions may contain from 0 to 20% of other optional additives.

[0008] WO 99 / 49008 A1 discloses concentrated volatile compositions for cleaning hard surfaces having: 0.1 to 10% by weight of a terpene-containing solvent which desirably includes both pine oil and d-limonene; 0.1 to 12% by weight of at least one organic solvent that is not a constituent of a terpene-containing solvent; 0.1 to 20% by weight of a nonionic surfactant system which includes both at least one nonionic surfactant constituent having an HLB greater than or equal to 10, and at least one nonionic surfactant based on a primary C8-C18 alcohol ethoxylate which exhibits a cloud point of about 20 °C or less in water; an amount effective for volatile intensification of at least one amphoteric surfactant selected from alkyl-ampho(mono)- and (di)-acetates, as well as alkyl-ampho(mono)- and (di)propionates, and aminopropionates; and the remainder up to 100% by weight of water.

[0009] Although several cleaning compositions are disclosed, there is still a need for an improved concentrated liquid composition that forms a cleaning liquid upon dilution in water, while providing a visual indication to consumers. It is also desirable that the composition be stable under various storage conditions. Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 9 / 50 4 / 16

[0010] The present inventors have surprisingly found that the selected alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymer, together with pine oil and a non-ionic surfactant, provides a stable liquid composition that forms a cleaning liquid upon dilution in water. Furthermore, the composition forms a mist during dilution, thus providing a visual indication to consumers. Summary of the Invention

[0011] According to the first aspect of the invention, a concentrated liquid cleaning composition is provided comprising: (a) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of pine oil; (b) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant; (c) 0.01 to 10% by weight of an alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymer; and (d) water.

[0012] According to a second aspect, a liquid cleaning product is provided by diluting a composition according to the first aspect in water, wherein the ratio between the composition and water is in the range of 1:10 to 1:100 by weight. wherein the polymer comprises one or more monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, citraconic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, crotonic acid, maleic anhydride and citraconic anhydride, wherein the polymer is free of associative hydrophobic monomers.

[0013] According to another aspect of the invention, a method for cleaning a surface is provided comprising the steps of: a) To provide a cleaning liquid by diluting a composition according to the first aspect, thereby providing a mist-forming effect in the liquid; b) Apply the cleaning liquid to the desired surface; and c) Optionally, rinse the surface with water, using a ratio of 1:30 to 1:1000 (container / cleaner). Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 10 / 50 5 / 16 by weight. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0014] Any feature of one aspect of the present invention may be used in any other aspect of the invention. The word “comprising” is intended to mean “including,” but not necessarily “consisting of” or “composed of.” In other words, the steps or options listed need not be exhaustive. Except in operational and comparative examples, or where explicitly indicated otherwise, all numbers in this description indicating quantities of material or reaction conditions, physical or material properties and / or use, should be understood as modified by the word “about.” It is understood that numerical ranges expressed in the format “of xay” include x and y. When, for a specific feature, multiple preferred ranges are described in the format “xay,” it is understood that all ranges combining the different endpoints are also contemplated.Unless otherwise specified, quantities used in this document are expressed as a percentage by weight based on the total weight of the composition and are abbreviated as “% by weight”. The use of any and all examples or exemplary language, for example, “such as”, provided in this document is intended only to better clarify the invention and does not in any way limit the scope of the invention otherwise claimed.

[0015] The term “fog formation” or “fog effect” as used herein preferably means a milky white appearance of a solution when a transparent or visually clear liquid composition is added to water to form a dilute solution. Preferably, this provides a visual indication to consumers. Similarly, the term “fog-forming agent” as used herein preferably means a compound that assists in generating the fog effect in water.

[0016] The term “transparent” or “visually clear” used herein may refer to a turbidity value less than 40 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit), more preferably less than 30 NTU, even more Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, p. 11 / 50 6 / 16 preferably less than 20 NTU, with a maximum preference of less than 10 NTU. Preferably, in the present context, the term "transparent" or "visually clear" refers to turbidity values ​​in the range of 0.5 to 40 NTU, more preferably 0.5 to 30 NTU, even more preferably 0.5 to 20 NTU and, with the highest preference, 0.5 to 10 NTU.

[0017] According to the present invention, a concentrated liquid cleaning composition is provided comprising pine oil, a non-ionic surfactant, an alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymer, and water.

[0018] Pine oil

[0019] The composition comprises from 0.1 to 10% by weight of pine oil. Preferably, the composition comprises from 0.1 to 8% by weight, more preferably from 0.1 to 6% by weight and, most preferably, from 0.1 to 5% by weight of pine oil.

[0020] Pine oil is generally commercially available from various suppliers, for example, Wuzhou Oasis Chemicals Co. Ltd, China. Typically, pine oil contains significant amounts of terpineol and other terpene-containing constituents, for example, terpinenes, terpinolene, limonene, and pinenes.

[0021] Non-ionic surfactant

[0022] The composition comprises from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a nonionic surfactant. Preferably, the nonionic surfactant is selected based on HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) values.

[0023] Preferably, the nonionic surfactant has an HLB value above 10. The HLB is calculated using Griffin's method, where HLB = 20 x Mh / M, where Mh is the molecular mass of the hydrophilic portion of the molecule and M is the molecular mass of the entire molecule, resulting in an arbitrary scale from 0 to 20. An HLB value less than 10 is generally a lipid-soluble surfactant, while a value greater than 10 is generally water-soluble.

[0024] Suitable nonionic surfactants for the present invention include those selected from alkyl polyglycosides, alcohol ethoxylates, Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 12 / 50 7 / 16 polyoxyethylene sorbitan alkyl esters, alkylphenol ethoxylates.

[0025] The nonionic surfactant in the composition may be an alkyl polyglycoside. As used herein, alkyl polyglycosides are compounds having the formula R1O(R2O)b(Z)a, wherein R1 is an alkyl radical having from about 8 to about 10 carbon atoms; R2 is an alkylene radical having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is a saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; b is a number having a value from 0 to about 12; and a is a number having a value from 1 to about 6 (the degree of polymerization). Due to the method by which they are synthesized, alkyl polyglycosides are generally present as mixtures of alkyl polyglycosides having varying amounts of carbon atoms in the alkyl radical and varying degrees of polymerization.Thus, when referring to alkyl polyglycosides, the alkyl radical is generally known to have a range of carbon atoms (e.g., C8 / 10 refers to a range of alkyl radicals having 8 to 10 carbon atoms) and the degree of polymerization is generally referred to as the average degree of polymerization of the mixture.

[0026] Preferably, the alkyl polyglycoside is an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant. Preferred alkyl polyglycosides suitable for the invention include those having the above formula, wherein Z is a glucose residue, b is zero, R1 is an alkyl group containing 8 to 10 carbon atoms, and the average value of a is about 1 to 2. These alkyl polyglycosides are commercially available, for example, as alkyl polyglycoside compositions under the brand name Glucopon® from BASF (formerly Cognis Corporation), including Glucopon® 215CS UP and 225 DK.

[0027] The nonionic surfactant in the composition may be an alcohol ethoxylate. Preferably, the nonionic surfactant is selected from the fatty alcohol ethoxylate class and is marketed under the trade names Brij 35, Brij 97, Brij700, Brij 99, Brij 56, Brij 76, C12EO7, and Brij S10. Preferred nonionic surfactants from the fatty acid ethoxylate class are marketed under the trade names Myrj S20, Myrj S40, Myrj S40, Myrj S50, and PEG-100 stearate. Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 13 / 50 8 / 16

[0028] Preferred nonionic surfactants of the polyoxyethylene sorbitan alkyl ester class are marketed under the trade names Tween 21, Tween 20, Tween 40, Tween 60, Tween 65 tristearate, Tween 85 trioleate, and Tween 80. Preferred nonionic surfactants of the alkylphenol ethoxylate class are marketed under the trade names Triton X114, Triton X100, Triton X102, Triton X165, Triton X305, Triton X405, or Triton X705. Note that all the above-mentioned nonionic surfactants have an HLB value greater than 10.

[0029] Preferably, the nonionic surfactant is selected from the polyoxyethylene sorbitan alkyl ester class. These surfactants are available under the trade names Tween or Triton, for example, Tween 20 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, HLB = 16.7), Tween 40 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, HLB = 15.6), Tween 60 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, HLB = 14.9), Tween 65 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate, HLB = 10.5), Tween 80 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, HLB = 15.0), Tween 85 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate, HLB = 11.0), Triton (octylphenol ethoxylates), for example, HLB = 12.3), Triton X114 (HLB = 12.3), Triton (HLB = 13.4). Triton X102 (HLB=14.4), Triton X305 (HLB=17.3), Triton X405 (HLB=17.3), Triton

[0030] The preferred non-ionic surfactant is alkyl polyglycoside and / or alcohol ethoxylate.

[0031] Preferably, the composition comprises from 0.05 to 18% by weight, more preferably from 0.08 to 16% by weight, even more preferably from 0.1 to 14% by weight and, most preferably, from 0.2 to 12% by weight of the non-ionic surfactant.

[0032] Alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymer

[0033] The composition comprises an emulsion polymer that is soluble or expandable in an alkaline medium. It is observed that this polymer helps in the formation of a stable liquid composition and helps to intensify the mist-forming effect upon dilution in water. Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 14 / 50 9 / 16

[0034] Alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymers herein refer to a group of polymers that are typically available as stable emulsions at low pH (pH less than 4.5), while exhibiting increased viscosity upon expansion or dissolution at higher pH (pH greater than 5.5, preferably in the range of 5.5 to 7.5). Alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymers are generally abbreviated as 'ASE' or 'AST' (alkaline-soluble or expandable thickeners). Most often these polymers comprise at least one monomer which is a carboxyl functional group. The polymer may be a homopolymer or copolymer of one or more monomers. Alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymers can be broadly classified into two classes, namely, non-associative / conventional and associative polymers.

[0035] The polymers suitable for the present invention are non-associative or conventional polymers. The polymer comprises one or more monomers selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, citraconic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, crotonic acid, maleic anhydride and citraconic anhydride. Preferably, maleic anhydride and citraconic anhydride are present in hydrolyzed or partially esterified form. The polymer may be a homopolymer or copolymer having said monomeric building blocks. Preferably, the composition comprises acrylic acid and / or methacrylic acid monomer. Most preferably, the polymer comprises acrylic acid monomer.

[0036] Most preferably, the polymer according to the present invention is a copolymer and / or a homopolymer of acrylic acid monomer. Examples of suitable polymers include 2-propenoic acid and 2-methyl polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate; sodium salt of 2-propenoic acid homopolymer; ethyl methacrylate copolymer; acrylamide copolymer; ethanaminium chloride-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-((2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy)oxy) copolymer and acrylate copolymer.

[0037] On the other hand, soluble or expandable emulsion polymers in Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 15 / 50 10 / 16 typically associative alkaline medium polymers additionally comprise at least one hydrophobic monomer, preferably capped at one end of the polymer chain, and exhibit associative properties. These polymers are generally referred to as hydrophobically modified alkaline medium expandable or soluble polymers, or abbreviated as 'HASE' polymers. However, these polymers are not suitable for the present invention, and the composition is free of these polymers. The term 'free of' herein implies that the composition does not include an associative 'ASE' or HASE polymer as a raw material or component; however, it is possible that traces of this polymer may be present as an impurity in some of the raw materials. Preferably, the amount of these polymers is less than 10% by weight, more preferably less than 7% by weight, and most preferably less than 5% by weight of the total weight of the polymer.Ideally, the composition should not contain hydrophobically modified alkaline-soluble or alkaline-expandable emulsion polymers (HASE).

[0038] The polymer according to the present invention is free of associative hydrophobic monomer, for example, a hydrophobic alkyl or fatty chain, preferably with end capping for a main polymer chain.

[0039] Alkaline-soluble or alkali-soluble emulsion polymers are known in the art and are part of general common knowledge. Details on this topic can be found in books, for example, “Alkali-swellable and alkali-soluble thickener technology - A review” by Gregory D. Shay, chapter 25, Polymer in Aqueous Media, Glass, J., Advances in Chemistry; American Chemical Society; Washington DC, 1989, or in patent publications, for example, document WO 03 / 062288 A1.

[0040] Preferably, the amount of polymer is in the range of 0.01 to 10% by weight, more preferably 0.05 to 9% by weight, even more preferably 0.1 to 8% by weight and, most preferably, 0.1 to 7% by weight of the composition. Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 16 / 50 11 / 16

[0041] The composition may also comprise polymers that are not emulsifying or expandable in alkaline media, but which help to further improve performance. An example of such a polymer includes acrylic acid homopolymer, available as Acusol™ 445N from Dow Chemicals. This polymer may be present in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by weight of the composition.

[0042] Quaternary ammonium compound

[0043] The composition may comprise a quaternary ammonium compound. The quaternary ammonium compound is preferably selected from cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC), cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), benzalkonium chloride (BKC), benzethonium chloride (BZC), cetrimide and combinations thereof.

[0044] Preferred quaternary ammonium compounds suitable for the present invention are cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC), benzalkonium chloride (BKC), benzethonium chloride, benzethonium chloride (BZC), and combinations thereof. Most preferably, the quaternary ammonium compound is benzalkonium chloride (BKC).

[0045] The composition may comprise from 0.01 to 15% by weight of the antimicrobial agent. Preferably, the composition comprises from 0.05 to 12% by weight, more preferably from 1 to 10% by weight and, most preferably, from 1.5 to 8% by weight of the antimicrobial agent.

[0046] Inorganic salt soluble in water

[0047] The composition may additionally comprise a water-soluble inorganic salt. It is noted that this salt helps to provide a stable liquid composition.

[0048] The term “water-soluble” here refers to the fact that the compound dissolves in water without leaving any residue. Preferably, this compound has a solubility of at least 0.5 g / 100 mL at 25 °C, preferably at least 1 g / 100 mL, more preferably at least 5 g / 100 mL, and, most preferably, at least 10 g / 100 mL at 25 °C. Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 17 / 50 12 / 16

[0049] The composition preferably comprises a water-soluble inorganic salt selected from anhydrous or hydrated forms of mono- or divalent alkali metal salts, preferably anhydrous or hydrated forms of monovalent alkali metal salts, more preferably wherein the monovalent alkali metals are sodium or potassium. Examples of salts include sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, potassium bicarbonate, and mixtures thereof.

[0050] Preferably, the water-soluble inorganic salt is a chloride salt and / or a sulfate salt. Examples of these salts include sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, and potassium sulfate.

[0051] The most preferred inorganic salt soluble in water is sodium chloride or calcium chloride or combinations thereof.

[0052] The composition preferably comprises from 0.1 to 5% by weight of the water-soluble inorganic salt. More preferably, the composition comprises from 0.1 to 4% by weight and, most preferably, from 0.1 to 3% by weight of the composition.

[0053] Solvents

[0054] The composition may further comprise one or more solvents, which may further intensify the mist by dilution. Examples of such solvents include fatty alcohols having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, fatty acids, and diethylhexyl malate. Examples of suitable fatty acids are isostearic acid, oleic acid, and a combination thereof. Fatty alcohols having saturated or unsaturated long-chain alcohols having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms, such as octanol, dodecanol, isostearyl, may be considered. A suitable solvent may be polypropylene glycol butyl ether having 5 to 25, more preferably 7 to 22, and most preferably 10 to 20 ethoxy units per molecule. A preferred polypropylene glycol butyl ether is a polypropylene glycol butyl ether having 14 ethoxy units per molecule.

[0055] Other polar oils that may also be considered in the present Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 18 / 50 13 / 16 inventions include octanoic acid, iso-decanol, diethyl malonate, oleyl alcohol, iso-cetyl alcohol, di-isobutyl adipate, di-caprylyl maleate, diethylhexyl succinate, di-isopropyl sebacate, dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, PPG-15 stearyl ether, diethylhexyl phthalate, etc.

[0056] The quantity of said solvent, when present, is preferably in the range of 0.1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to 8% by weight and, most preferably, 0.1 to 6% by weight of the composition.

[0057] The composition may also comprise various additional components known to a person skilled in the art. These additional components include, but are not limited to, perfumes, pigments, preservatives, emollients, sunscreens, emulsifiers, gelling agents, or thickening agents.

[0058] pH

[0059] Preferably, the composition has a pH in the range of 5.5 to 9.0. More preferably, the composition has a pH in the range of 6.0 to 8.5 and, most preferably, from 6.5 to 8.0.

[0060] Water

[0061] The composition is an aqueous composition; it comprises water. Preferably, the composition comprises up to 100% by weight of water, i.e., the water acts as a balance in the composition. The composition may comprise from 10 to 98% by weight of water, more preferably from 20 to 95% by weight and, most preferably, from 40 to 95% by weight of water.

[0062] The composition according to the present invention may include additional components to improve or enhance performance in use. These components include color, fragrance, soiling agents in suspension, detergent enzymes, performance-enhancing polymers, compatible bleaching agents, freeze-thaw stabilizers, bactericides, preservatives, hydrotropes, and perfumes.

[0063] Application

[0064] The composition is a liquid concentrate for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. The composition is considered a concentrate because it generally must Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 19 / 50 14 / 16 should be used after dilution with water, and then applied to the desired surfaces for disinfection.

[0065] A liquid cleaning product is provided by diluting the composition in water, wherein the ratio of the composition to water is in the range of 1:10 to 1:100 by weight. Preferably, the ratio of the composition to water is in the range of 1:10 to 1:80, more preferably 1:10 to 1:60 and, most preferably, 1:10 to 1:50 by weight. The liquid product can be stored in a secondary container and used later. Preferably, the liquid product further diluted in water provides a cleaning liquid that is used for cleaning a surface.

[0066] A method of cleaning a surface is provided, comprising the steps of providing a cleaning liquid by diluting the composition, thereby providing a mist-forming effect in the liquid, applying the cleaning liquid to the surface and, optionally, rinsing the surface with water, wherein the ratio of the composition to water is in the range of 1:30 to 1:1000 by weight.

[0067] Preferably, the ratio of the composition to water is in the range of 1:50 to 1:800, more preferably 1:80 to 1:700 and, most preferably, 1:100 to 1:600, applying the diluted composition to the desired surface and, optionally, rinsing the surface with water.

[0068] Preferably, the diluted composition comes into contact with the surface for 10 seconds to 5 minutes.

[0069] The composition can be applied to an inanimate surface, for example, tabletops, floors, cabinets, tiles and kitchen counters. Preferably, consumers dose an aliquot of the composition into a tube or bucket of water and use it for cleaning surfaces. The applied composition can be cleaned using a cleaning implement, for example, a brush, sponge, paper, cloth, mop or wipes moistened with or without water, or rinsed with water, optionally running water.

[0070] The composition can be used on living surfaces, such as human skin, for cleaning or disinfection purposes, for example, hand washing, Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 20 / 50 15 / 16 use in hand washing. For example, they can be used as bath water, as shaving water, to sanitize hands in domestic environments, hospitals and medical clinics; among a host of other personal hygiene applications.

[0071] The invention will now be illustrated with the help of the following non-limiting examples. Examples

[0072] Exs. A to E were prepared according to the recipe shown in Table 1. Table 1 Component (% w / w) Ex. A Ex. B Ex. C Ex. D Ex. E Pine oil1 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 C12-C14 alkyl ethoxylate (9EO) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Benzalkonium chloride 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 Sodium hydroxide (50%) 0.075 0.075 0.075 0.075 0.075 Sodium chloride - - - 0.3 0.3 Calcium chloride - - - 0.3 0.3 Alkaline expandable emulsion polymer having acrylic copolymer2 (ASE) - 0.4 - - - Acrylic acid homopolymer4 - - - - 0.4 Hydrophobically Modified Alkaline Expandable Emulsion Polymer (HASE) - - 0.4 - - Perfume 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 Water Up to 100 Up to 100 Up to 100 Up to 100 Up to 100 Notes: Appearance Unstable Stable Unstable Stable Stable Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 21 / 50 16 / 16 Turbidity (NTU) by dilution in water - 403 - No haze formation 150 1Purchased from Wuzhou Oasis Chemicals Co. Ltd, China; 2Carbopol Aqua SF-1; 3Acusol™ 805S; 4Acusol™ 445N.

[0073] Ex. B, D, and E were considered stable homogeneous liquids, while Ex. A and C were unstable. The term unstable used here implies that the compositions did not form a homogeneous composition, but resulted in two phases. Ex. D was a homogeneous liquid, however, it did not show haze formation upon dilution. Ex. E showed significantly less haze formation compared to the others.

[0074] To evaluate the haze effect upon dilution, 2 g of each composition (Ex. 1 and Ex. C) were added to 1000 mL of water in a glass beaker. Typically, 'haze formation' refers to a milky white appearance of the solution during dilution. The haze effect was evaluated by measuring the turbidity of the solution within 30 seconds of dilution at room temperature (23 ± 2 °C). Turbidity is expressed in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU), with a higher NTU value implying greater turbidity. In the present context, a higher NTU value means better haze formation. The measured turbidity values ​​for each composition are shown in Table 1. Petition 870250084392, dated 09 / 19 / 2025, page 22 / 50

Claims

1 / 2 Claims 1. Concentrated liquid cleaning composition, characterized by comprising: (a) 0.1% to 10% by weight of pine oil; (b) 0.1% to 20% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (c) 0.01% to 10% by weight of an alkaline-soluble or expandable emulsion polymer; and (d) water; wherein the polymer comprises one or more monomers selected from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid; wherein the polymer is free of associative hydrophobic monomer.

2. Composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the composition comprises from 0.1 to 8% by weight of pine oil.

3. Composition according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the nonionic surfactant is selected from alcohol ethoxylate, alkyl polyglycoside and combinations thereof.

4. Composition, according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the composition comprises from 0.05 to 9% by weight of the polymer.

5. Composition, according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the polymer comprises acrylic acid monomer and / or methacrylic acid.

6. Composition according to claim 5, characterized in that the polymer is a copolymer and / or a homopolymer of acrylic acid monomer.

7. Composition, according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the composition further comprises from 0.01 to 15% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound.

8. Composition according to claim 7, characterized in that the quaternary ammonium compound is selected from cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC), cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), benzalkonium chloride (BKC), benzethonium chloride (BZC), cetrimide and combinations thereof.

9. Composition, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the composition further comprises from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a water-soluble inorganic salt.

10. Composition according to claim 9, characterized in that the water-soluble inorganic salt is a chloride salt and / or a sulfate salt.

11. Composition according to claim 10, characterized in that the water-soluble inorganic salt is selected from sodium chloride, calcium chloride and a combination thereof.

12. Liquid cleaning product, characterized by being obtained by diluting a composition, as defined in any one of claims 1 to 11, in water, wherein the ratio between the composition and water is in the range of 1:10 to 1:100 by weight.

13. A method for cleaning a surface, characterized by comprising the steps of: (a) providing a cleaning liquid by diluting a composition, as defined in any one of claims 1 to 11, in water, thereby providing a mist-forming effect in the liquid; (b) applying the cleaning liquid to the surface; and (c) optionally rinsing the surface with water, wherein the ratio of the composition to water is in the range of 1:30 to 1:1000 by weight. Petition 870250084392, dated 19 / 09 / 2025, p. 24 / 50