Narrow range alcohol alkoxylates and derivatives thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a narrow range of alcohol alkoxylates and derivatives thereof, such as alkyl ether sulfates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention generally relates to a narrow range of alcohol ethoxylates. Background Technology

[0002] Alcohol alkoxylates and their derivatives, such as alkyl ethoxy sulfates (or alcohol ethoxy sulfates (AES)), can be used in a variety of applications, such as as surfactants in detergents. The general reaction of alcohols with ethylene oxide to form ethoxylated alcohols or ethylene oxide adducts has long been known and carried out on a commercial scale. For example, these ethylene oxide adducts have been used as detergents and cleaning agents, household and industrial laundry detergents, detergent builders, polishing agents, disinfectants, and dry cleaning materials.

[0003] Numerous documents are available in the general field of alkoxylation of alcohols. Many references also exist concerning the catalytic capabilities of various materials and the mechanisms and kinetics of these reactions. Typically, the alkoxylation of compounds with active hydrogen, such as alcohols, is carried out by condensing alkyl epoxides using a suitable catalyst. Basic catalysts such as KOH and acidic catalysts such as BF3 are known for the alkoxylation of alcohols. However, the alkoxylation of alcohols produces a distribution of various adducts (homologous series) rather than pure compounds. For example, in surfactant applications, adducts with too few ethylene oxide molecules may be ineffective due to poor solubility, while adducts with too many ethylene oxide molecules may also be undesirable because the decrease in surface tension per unit mass decreases sharply with increasing molecular weight. Therefore, for the specific application of the material, a narrow distribution of alkoxylates within a selected molar adduct range is required.

[0004] Known acid-catalyzed reactions, such as those with BF3, produce narrow-range (peaked) alcohol alkoxylates, but these catalysts generate undesirable byproducts that must be separated and removed before use. Base catalysts typically do not produce the byproduct levels seen with acid catalysts, but offer a much wider distribution of alkoxylated adducts. Therefore, it is desirable to provide alcohol alkoxylates with a narrow distribution of preferred molar adducts, produced by a catalyst system that does not generate undesirable byproducts. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure attempts to address one or more needs by providing compositions comprising alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I):

[0006]

[0007] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 4-14, wherein less than about 20% by weight of alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n < 8.

[0008] The present invention also provides compositions comprising alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I):

[0009]

[0010] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 4-14, wherein the composition comprises about 35% by weight to about 75% by weight of an alcohol ethoxylate that is an ethoxylate with n = 8-10.

[0011] The present invention also provides compositions comprising alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I):

[0012]

[0013] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 6-10, wherein less than about 20% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n < 8, and wherein about 10% to about 20% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n = 8. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The features and beneficial effects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, which includes examples intended to give a broad representation of the invention. Various modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this description and from practice of the invention. The scope is not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, and the invention covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0015] As used in this paper with respect to formula (I), the term "average of n" refers to the average number of moles of ethylene oxide, which is the same as the average degree of ethoxylation. The average n can be an integer or a fraction.

[0016] As used herein, when used in claims or the specification, the articles including “the,” “an,” and “a” are understood to refer to one or more substances protected or described in the claims.

[0017] As used herein, the term "include / includes / including" is intended to be non-restrictive.

[0018] As used herein, the terms “substantially free” or “substantially absent” mean that an ingredient is completely absent or exists only as an impurity or unintended byproduct of another ingredient in the smallest possible quantity. A composition that is “substantially free” or “absent” means that the composition contains less than about 0.5%, 0.25%, 0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.01%, or even 0%, of the component by weight of the composition.

[0019] It should be understood that each maximum numerical limit given in this specification includes each lower numerical limit, as such lower numerical limits are explicitly stated herein. Each minimum numerical limit given in this specification will include each higher numerical limit, as such higher numerical limits are explicitly stated herein. Each numerical range given in this specification will include each narrower numerical range falling within such a wider numerical range, as all such narrower numerical ranges are explicitly stated herein.

[0020] All cited patents and other documents are incorporated herein by reference in the relevant sections as if restated herein. No reference to any patent or other document should be construed as an endorsement by that patent or other document of its prior art as the present invention.

[0021] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, all concentrations and ratios are based on the weight of the detergent composition.

[0022] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be construed as strictly limited to the precise numerical values ​​cited. Rather, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to represent the stated value and a range around which it is functionally equivalent. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to represent “approximately 40 mm”.

[0023] Narrow range of alcohol ethoxylates

[0024] The alcohol ethoxylates disclosed herein have the following general formula (I):

[0025]

[0026] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15.

[0027] The alcohol ethoxylated compounds described herein are generally not single compounds as represented by their general formula (I), but rather mixtures comprising several homologues with different polyalkylene oxide chain lengths and molecular weights. Among the homologues, those having a total number of alkylene oxide units per mole of alcohol that is closer to the most common alkylene oxide adduct are desirable; homologues with a total number of alkylene oxide units that is much lower or much higher than the most common alkylene oxide adduct are less desirable. In other words, “narrow-range” or “peaked” alkoxylated alcohol compositions are desirable. A “narrow-range” or “peaked” alkoxylated alcohol composition refers to an alkoxylated alcohol composition having a narrow distribution of the number of moles of alkylene oxide adducts.

[0028] "Narrow-range" or "peaked" alkoxylated alcohol compositions may be ideal for the selected application. Homologues within the selected target distribution range can have a suitable lipophilic-hydrophilic balance for the selected application. For example, in the case of an ethoxylated alcohol product containing an average ratio of 5 ethylene oxide (EO) units per molecule, homologues with a desired lipophilic-hydrophilic balance can be in the range of 2EO to 9EO. Homologues with shorter EO chain lengths (<2EO) or longer EO chain lengths (>9EO) may be undesirable for applications where surfactants with an EO / alcohol ratio of 5 are typically selected, as these longer and shorter homologues are either too lipophilic or too hydrophilic for the application utilizing the product. Therefore, it is advantageous to develop alkoxylated alcohols with a peaked distribution.

[0029] The narrow-range alkoxylated alcohol compositions of this disclosure may have an average degree of ethoxylation of about 0 to about 15, for example, about 4 to about 14, about 5-10, about 8-11, and about 6-9. The narrow-range alkoxylated alcohol compositions of this disclosure may have an average degree of ethoxylation of 10. The narrow-range alkoxylated alcohol compositions of this disclosure may have an average degree of ethoxylation of 9. The narrow-range alkoxylated alcohol compositions of this disclosure may have an average degree of ethoxylation of 5.

[0030] This disclosure attempts to address one or more needs by providing compositions comprising alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I):

[0031]

[0032] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is about 6 to about 10, wherein less than about 10% by weight of alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n < 7, and 10% to about 20% by weight of alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n = 8.

[0033] The composition may contain an average value of about 10 for n. For each of the following n, the composition may have the following ranges:

[0034] The composition may have a maximum of 5% n=0, a maximum of 2% each for n=1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, a maximum of 4% n=6, a maximum of 10% n=7, a maximum of 12% to 20% n=8, a maximum of 15% to 25% n=9, a maximum of 15% to 30% n=10, a maximum of 10% n=11, a maximum of 20% n=12, and a maximum of 10% n>12. The composition may have between 30% and 70% n=9 to 10. The composition may have more than 50% of its composition consisting of n=8 to 11.

[0035] The ranges described above are illustrated in Table 1. As shown in Table 1 below, samples were analyzed by LCMS ESI(-) and LCMS ESI(+) after derivatization with the DMF-SO3 complex. % relative abundance is listed in the table below. The percentage relative abundance is a weighted average of the abundance of each ethoxymer relative to the total abundance of all ethoxymers in the sample.

[0036]

[0037]

[0038] Please note that LCMS-ESI(+) is insensitive to less than 3 moles of ethoxymers and free alcohols. Furthermore, ethoxymers in the 3–5 mole range are not adequately represented. Typically, if the average distribution of EO is greater than 7 moles of EO, this distribution is not significantly affected by this sensitivity limit. Additionally, when the distribution is very broad, such as in ALFONIC samples, LCMS-ESI(-) may underestimate heavier ethoxymers. Therefore, ALFONIC samples were analyzed in both + / - modes and the average was taken.

[0039] The applicant has surprisingly discovered that the obtained surfactant exhibits improved stain-removing ability by having a peak curve at n=9-10. This is confirmed in the table section of the specification.

[0040] This invention also relates to derivatives of narrow-range alcohol alkoxylates. Many suitable derivatives of narrow-range alcohol alkoxylates exist. Narrow-range molar distributions of alcohol ethoxylates are maintained in various derivatives, such as alcohol ethoxy sulfates. Various sulfation methods are well known in the art.

[0041] The compositions described herein may further contain (in addition to alcohol ethoxylates or their sulfation derivatives) residual alkoxylation catalysts, which may be considered as residues or impurities from the reaction.

[0042] The compositions disclosed herein may further comprise (in addition to alcohol ethoxylates or their sulfated derivatives) various impurities or byproducts of alkoxylation reactions. Impurities may vary depending on the catalyst used and the reaction conditions. Impurities include alkyl ethers, such as dialkyl ethers like bis(dodecyl) ether; diols, such as diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, pentaethylene glycol, and other polyethylene glycols; and ethoxylated sulfonates (when DDBSA is used as a catalyst).

[0043] The compositions disclosed herein may contain about 0.01% to about 4%, or about 0.1% to about 4%, or about 1% to about 4% by weight of the composition, impurities selected from alkyl ethers and diols.

[0044] Catalysts and methods for preparing narrow-range alcohol alkoxylates

[0045] The alkoxylation catalysts described herein allow for the preparation of alcohol alkoxylates with narrow distributions of alkylene oxide addition moles. It is believed that in conventional base-catalyzed alkoxylation reactions (e.g., KOH-catalyzed alcohol ethoxylation), there is a tendency for ethylene oxide to react with the alcohol ethoxylate conjugate (which is more acidic) rather than with the unreacted alcohol conjugate, resulting in a wider distribution of both free alcohols and highly ethoxylated alcohols with larger percentages.

[0046] Compared to known catalysts that provide narrow-distribution alkoxylates, the alkoxylation catalysts described herein offer several advantages for commercial manufacturing. The alkoxylation catalysts described herein utilize conventionally used, low-cost starting materials, and the catalysts can be readily prepared. The alkoxylation catalysts described herein are also stable and therefore easy to handle. Furthermore, the reaction rates using the alkoxylation catalysts described herein are similar to those of previously used basic catalysts and are suitable for commercial production.

[0047] The alkoxylation catalysts described herein are suitable for alkoxylating natural or synthetic, straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated C8-20 alcohols, alkylphenols, polyols, etc., having 4-22 carbon atoms. Suitable alcohols include pure straight-chain substances (natural substances) and those slightly branched at the C2 position. Mild random branching Highly branched at C2 position And highly branched medium-chain derivatives (HSA). Suitable synthetic alcohols include those marketed under the trademark of Shell Chemical Company. Those being sold, including 25. twenty three, 45 and 5. Suitable natural alcohols include C1214. Furthermore, known reaction procedures, reaction conditions, and reactors for epoxides can be used with the alkoxylation catalysts described herein.

[0048] The alkoxylation method described herein can also be carried out continuously, first using the acid catalyst described herein, and then using a conventional known catalyst such as KOH, to produce alkoxylated compounds with an alkylene oxide addition molar distribution that is narrower than that produced using the KOH catalyst alone but wider than that produced using the catalyst of this invention alone. Continuous alkoxylation processes may be particularly useful for targets with higher ethoxylation degrees (e.g., EO4, EO5, EO6).

[0049] The alkoxylation reaction itself can be carried out in a single-reactor or continuous process. Ethylene oxide (EO) initially reacts with a catalyst, which activates the EO to perform nucleophilic attack. Continuous equipment methods with suitable residence times can be used.

[0050] The alkoxylation method disclosed herein can be used to produce alcohol ethoxylated compounds with different degrees of ethoxylation, including the specifically proposed EO1, EO2, and EO3 targets. The alkoxylation method disclosed herein can also be used to prepare other alcohol alkoxylated compounds with different degrees of alkoxylation, such as propoxylated alcohols.

[0051] A suitable method for preparing ethoxylated alcohols as disclosed herein includes the following steps: i) reacting an excess (e.g., about 0% to about 5% excess) of ethylene oxide with a straight-chain or branched C8-C20 alcohol in a stoichiometric target molar ratio in the presence of about 1% to about 10% of a Novel or G2 catalyst.

[0052] Applications and uses

[0053] Narrow-range alkoxylated alcohols are desirable in many applications, particularly in surfactant applications. Narrow-range alkoxylated alcohols can be used directly as nonionic surfactants. Narrow-range ethoxylated surfactants have numerous uses, including in cleaning compositions or detergents, such as laundry detergents.

[0054] The narrow-range alkoxylated alcohols and their derivatives disclosed herein can be used in detergents at various concentrations. Such detergents may also contain auxiliaries. Suitable auxiliaries may include self-cleansing agents, organic polymeric compounds, enzymes, enzyme stabilizers, bleaching agents, brighteners, colorants, chelating agents, antifoaming agents, conditioning agents, wetting agents, fragrances, fillers or carriers, alkaline systems, pH control systems, and buffer solutions, as well as mixtures thereof.

[0055] Other components:

[0056] The narrow-range alkoxylated alcohols and their derivatives disclosed herein can be used in detergents at various concentrations.

[0057] surfactants

[0058] Detergent compositions may contain additional surfactants, including anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and mixtures thereof. Suitable surfactants may be linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted, and may be derived from petrochemical or biological materials. Preferred surfactant systems comprise anionic and nonionic surfactants, preferably in a weight ratio of 90:1 to 1:90. In some cases, a weight ratio of at least 1:1 of anionic surfactant to nonionic surfactant is preferred. However, a ratio below 10:1 may be preferred. When present, the total surfactant level, by weight of the subject composition, is preferably 0.1% to 60%, 1% to 50%, or even 5% to 40%.

[0059] Anionic surfactants

[0060] Anionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, those surfactants containing an organic hydrophobic group, typically containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms or typically containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms in their molecular structure, and at least one water-soluble group, preferably selected from sulfonates, sulfates, and carboxylates, to form a water-soluble compound. Typically, the hydrophobic group includes C8-C22 alkyl or acyl groups. Such surfactants are used in the form of water-soluble salts, and the salt-forming cation is typically selected from sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium, and mono-, with sodium cations being the most commonly chosen.

[0061] Anionic surfactants and auxiliary anionic surfactants may exist in acidic form, and this acidic form can be neutralized to form a surfactant salt suitable for the detergent compositions of the present invention. Typical reagents for neutralization include basic metal counterions such as hydroxides, for example, NaOH or KOH. Other preferred reagents for neutralizing the acidic form of the anionic surfactants and auxiliary anionic surfactants of the present invention include ammonia, amines, oligoamines, or alkanolamines. Alkanolamines are preferred. Suitable non-limiting examples include monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, and other straight-chain or linear alkanolamines known in the art; for example, highly preferred alkanolamines include 2-amino-1-propanol, 1-aminopropanol, monoisopropanolamine, or 1-amino-3-propanol. Amine neutralization can be completed in whole or in part, for example, a portion of the anionic surfactant mixture can be neutralized with sodium or potassium, and a portion of the anionic surfactant mixture can be neutralized with an amine or an alkanolamine.

[0062] Suitable sulfonate surfactants include methyl sulfonate, α-olefin sulfonate, alkylbenzene sulfonate, especially alkylbenzene sulfonate, preferably C 10-13Alkylbenzene sulfonates, more preferably C12 alkylbenzene sulfonates. Suitable alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) are available, preferably obtained by sulfonation of commercially available linear alkylbenzenes (LABs). Suitable LABs include lower 2-phenyl LABs, such as those marketed under trade names. Those provided by Sasol, or by product name Those supplied by Petresa, other suitable LABs include advanced 2-phenyl LABs, such as those marketed under trade names. Those provided by Sasol. Suitable anionic surfactants are alkylbenzene sulfonates obtained by DETAL catalytic methods and DETAL-PLUS catalytic methods, although other synthetic routes, such as HF and other alkylation catalysts, such as zeolites ZSM-4, ZSM-12, ZSM-20, ZSM-35, ZSM-48, ZSM-50, MCM-22, TMA potassium silicate zeolite, TEA mordenite, clinoptilolite, mordenite, REY, and zeolite β, may also be suitable. In one aspect, magnesium salts of LAS are used. Preferably, the composition may contain about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of an HLAS surfactant selected from alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, alkali metal salts or amine salts of C10-16 alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, wherein the HLAS surfactant contains more than 50% C12, preferably more than 60%, preferably more than 70% C12, more preferably more than 75%.

[0063] Suitable sulfate surfactants include alkyl sulfates, preferably C8-18 alkyl sulfates, or mainly C12 / 14 alkyl sulfates.

[0064] Alkyl sulfates and alkylbenzene sulfonates can be straight-chain or branched, including 2-alkyl-substituted or medium-chain branched types, substituted or unsubstituted, and can be derived from petrochemical or biological materials. Preferably, the branching group is alkyl. Typically, the alkyl group is selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, cyclic alkyl groups, and mixtures thereof. Single or multiple alkyl branches may be present on the main hydrocarbon chain of one or more starting alcohols used to prepare the sulfated anionic surfactants of the present invention. Most preferably, the branched sulfated anionic surfactants are selected from alkyl sulfates and mixtures thereof.

[0065] Other suitable anionic surfactants include glycolipids, such as sophorolipids and rhamnolipides, and amino acid-based surfactants, such as acylglycinate, acylsarcosine, acylglutamate, and acyltaurate. Rhamnolipides can have a single rhamnosine ring or two rhamnosine rings.

[0066] Nonionic surfactants :

[0067] Suitable nonionic surfactants are selected from: C8-C 18 Alkyl ethoxylates, such as those from Shell Nonionic surfactants; alkyl polysaccharides, preferably alkyl polysaccharide glycosides and alkyl pentosaccharide glycosides; fatty acid methyl ester ethoxylates; polyhydroxy fatty acid amides; ether-terminated poly(alkoxylated) alcohol surfactants; alkyl furan sulfonates and alkenyl furan sulfonates, as well as alkyl furan sulfates and alkenyl furan sulfates and mixtures thereof.

[0068] Suitable nonionic surfactants are alkyl polyglucosides and / or alkyl alkoxylated alcohols.

[0069] Suitable nonionic surfactants include alkylalkoxylated alcohols, preferably C 8-18 Alkyl alkoxylated alcohols, preferably C 8-18 Alkyl ethoxylated alcohols, preferably alkyl alkoxylated alcohols, have an average degree of alkoxylation of 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, or 1 to 20, or 1 to 10, and preferably alkyl alkoxylated alcohols are C 8-18 Alkyl ethoxylated alcohols having an average degree of ethoxylation of 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 7, more preferably 1 to 5, and most preferably 3 to 7. In one aspect, alkyl alkoxylated alcohols are C4 alcohols having an average degree of ethoxylation of 7 to 10. 12-15 Alkyl ethoxylated alcohols. Alkyl alkoxylated alcohols can be straight-chain or branched, and substituted or unsubstituted. Suitable nonionic surfactants include those marketed under trade names. Those derived from BASF. Alkyl alkoxylated sulfates can have a broad alkoxy distribution, such as Alfonic 1214-9 ethoxylate, or a peak alkoxy distribution, such as Novel 1214-9, which is commercially available from Sasol.

[0070] cationic surfactants :

[0071] Suitable cationic surfactants include alkylpyridinium compounds, alkyl quaternary ammonium compounds, alkyl quaternary phosphonium compounds, alkyl ternary sulfonium compounds, and mixtures thereof.

[0072] Preferred cationic surfactants are quaternary ammonium compounds having the following general formula:

[0073] (R)(R1)(R2)(R3)N + X -

[0074] Where R is a straight or branched chain, substituted or unsubstituted C. 6-18The alkyl or alkenyl moiety, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the methyl or ethyl moiety, R3 is the hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl or hydroxyethyl moiety, and X is an anion that provides electroneutrality, preferably including: halide ions, preferably chloride ions; sulfate ions; and sulfonate ions.

[0075] The fabric care composition of the present invention may contain up to about 30%, or about 0.01% to about 20%, or about 0.1% to about 20% of a cationic surfactant by weight of the composition. For the purposes of the present invention, cationic surfactants include those capable of delivering beneficial fabric care effects. Non-limiting examples of usable cationic surfactants include: fatty amines, imidazoline quaternary ammonium salts, and quaternary ammonium surfactants, preferably N,N-bis(stearoyl-oxy-ethyl)N,N-dimethylammonium chloride, N,N-bis(tartrazine-oxy-ethyl)N,N-dimethylammonium chloride, N,N-bis(stearoyl-oxy-ethyl)N-(2-hydroxyethyl)N-methylmethylammonium sulfate; 1,2-bis(stearoyl-oxy-ethyl)3-trimethylammonium chloride propanedialkyldimethylammonium salts, such as di-lowererose dimethylammonium chloride, di(hard)tartrazine dimethylammonium chloride, di-lowererose dimethyl methyl ammonium chloride. Ammonium sulfate; 1-methyl-1-stearoylaminoethyl-2-stearoylimidazoline methyl sulfate; 1-tartrazine-aminoethyl-2-tartrazine; N,N″-dialkyldiethylenetriamine; the reaction product of N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,2-ethylenediamine or N-(2-hydroxyisopropyl)-1,2-ethylenediamine esterified with fatty acids and glycolic acid, wherein the fatty acids are (hydrogenated) tallow fatty acids, palm fatty acids, hydrogenated palm fatty acids, oleic acid, rapeseed fatty acids, hydrogenated rapeseed fatty acids; polyglycerol esters (PGE), oily sugar derivatives and wax emulsions, and mixtures thereof.

[0076] It should be understood that the combination of softening active substances disclosed above applies to this article.

[0077] Amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants

[0078] Suitable amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants include amine oxides and / or betaine. Preferred amine oxides are alkyl dimethyl amine oxides or alkyl amide propyl dimethyl amine oxides, more preferably alkyl dimethyl amine oxides, and especially coconut oil dimethyl amine oxides. Amine oxides may have a straight-chain or intermediately branched alkyl moiety. Typical straight-chain amine oxides include water-soluble amine oxides comprising an R1 C8-18 alkyl moiety and two R2 and R3 moieties selected from the group consisting of C1-3 alkyl and C1-3 hydroxyalkyl. Preferred amine oxides are characterized by the formula R1-N(R2)(R3)O, wherein R1 is a C8-18 alkyl group, and R2 and R3 are selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, and 3-hydroxypropyl. Specifically, straight-chain amine oxide surfactants may include straight-chain C10-C18 alkyl dimethyl amine oxides and straight-chain C8-C12 alkoxyethyl dihydroxyethyl amine oxides.

[0079] Surprisingly, it has been found that the beneficial cleaning effects of amine oxides on grease can be achieved while controlling foam levels in the wash cycle without the use of silicone defoamers. As shown in Tables 1-5, it has been surprisingly found that by utilizing the selective ratio of fatty acids (FA) to amine oxides (AO), cleaning compositions exhibiting “optimal” cleaning performance, cycle time, and water usage can be produced without the use of AES surfactants and silicone defoamers.

[0080] Other suitable ionic surfactants include betaines, such as alkyl betaines, alkylamide betaines, imidazoline betaines, sulfobetaine, and phosphate betaines.

[0081] Masking dyes

[0082] Fabric masking can be achieved by applying any suitable ingredients known in the art. Preferred fabric masking agents include fabric masking dyes, leuco dyes, pigments, and mixtures thereof.

[0083] In some cases, fabric shading that leads to improved whiteness can be achieved by applying leuco dyes using a single compound or a leuco composition comprising at least one leuco compound containing any suitable leuco moiety. In one aspect, the leuco moiety is selected from the group consisting of: diarylmethane leuco moieties, triarylmethane leuco moieties, oxazine moieties, thiazine moieties, hydroquinone moieties, and arylaminophenol moieties. The leuco compound may comprise the leuco moiety and an alkylene oxide moiety covalently bonded to the leuco moiety, wherein the alkylene oxide moiety comprises at least one ethylene oxide group, and preferably the alkyl oxide moiety also comprises at least one propylene oxide group. In one aspect, preferred leuco compounds include those conforming to the structure of formula (CVIII).

[0084]

[0085] Where R 8 The indices are H or CH3, and each index b is independently averaged to about 1 to 2. Other suitable leuco dyes are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 10,377,976, 10,377,977, 10,351,709, 10,385,294, 10,472,595, 10,479,961, 10,501,633, 10,577,570, 10,590,275, 10,633,618, 10,647,854, and 10,676,699, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0086] The composition may contain additional fabric masking agents. Suitable fabric masking agents include dyes, dye-clay conjugates, and pigments. Suitable dyes include small molecule dyes and polymer dyes. Suitable small molecule dyes include dyes selected from the color index (CI) categories of Direct Blue, Direct Red, Direct Violet, Acid Blue, Acid Red, Acid Violet, Basic Blue, Basic Violet, and Basic Red, or mixtures thereof. Preferred dyes include alkoxylated azothiophene, Solvent Violet 13, Acid Violet 50, and Direct Violet 9.

[0087] Leakage colorant diluent

[0088] Another type of component in a leuco colorant composition may be a diluent and / or solvent. The purpose of a diluent and / or solvent is generally, but not limited to, improving flowability and / or reducing the viscosity of the leuco colorant. While water is generally the preferred diluent and / or solvent due to its low cost and non-toxicity, other solvents may also be used. Preferred solvents are those with low cost and low hazard. Examples of suitable solvents include, but are not limited to, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, alkoxylated polymers such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and Tween. Tween Tween And combinations thereof. Among the polymers, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymers may be preferred. These polymers are generally characterized by a cloud point with water, which can facilitate the separation of the product from water to remove undesirable water-soluble impurities. Examples of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymers include, but are not limited to, the PLURONIC series polymers provided by BASF and TERGITOL provided by Dow. TM These polymers can also be used as nonionic surfactants when incorporated into laundry detergent compositions.

[0089] Fabric masking can be achieved by applying any suitable ingredients known in the art. Preferred fabric masking agents include fabric masking dyes, leuco dyes, pigments, and mixtures thereof.

[0090] In some cases, fabric shading that leads to improved whiteness can be achieved by applying leuco dyes using a single compound or a leuco composition comprising at least one leuco compound containing any suitable leuco moiety. In one aspect, the leuco moiety is selected from the group consisting of: diarylmethane leuco moieties, triarylmethane leuco moieties, oxazine moieties, thiazine moieties, hydroquinone moieties, and arylaminophenol moieties. The leuco compound may comprise the leuco moiety and an alkylene oxide moiety covalently bonded to the leuco moiety, wherein the alkylene oxide moiety comprises at least one ethylene oxide group, and preferably the alkyl oxide moiety also comprises at least one propylene oxide group. In one aspect, preferred leuco compounds include those conforming to the structure of formula (CVIII).

[0091] PA230691C

[0092]

[0093] Where R 8 The indices are H or CH3, and each index b is independently averaged to about 1 to 2. Other suitable leuco dyes are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 10,377,976, 10,377,977, 10,351,709, 10,385,294, 10,472,595, 10,479,961, 10,501,633, 10,577,570, 10,590,275, 10,633,618, 10,647,854, and 10,676,699, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0094] The laundry care compositions described herein may also contain one or more of the following non-limiting ingredients: fabric care aids; stain-removing enzymes; depositing agents; rheology modifiers; washing aids; chelating agents; bleach; bleaching agents; bleaching precursors; bleaching enhancers; bleaching catalysts; fragrances and / or fragrance microcapsules; fragrance-loaded zeolites; starch capsule encapsulation blends; polyglycerol esters; whitening agents; pearlescent agents; enzyme stabilizing systems; scavengers, including fixatives for anionic dyes, complexing agents for anionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; optical brighteners or fluorescent agents; polymers, including but not limited to detergency polymers and / or dirt-suspending polymers; dispersants; defoamers; non-aqueous solvents; fatty acids; cationic starch; scum dispersants; direct dyes; colorants; opacifiers; antioxidants; water-soluble growth promoters such as toluene sulfonates, cumene sulfonates, and naphthalene sulfonates; colored patches; colored beads, spheres, or extrudates; clay softeners; antibacterial agents. In addition to or alternatively, the composition may comprise a surfactant, a quaternary ammonium compound, and / or a solvent system. The quaternary ammonium compound may be present in the fabric reinforcing composition, such as a fabric softener, and comprises a quaternary ammonium cation with the structure NR4. + A positively charged polyatomic ion, wherein R is an alkyl group or an aryl group.

[0095] Packaging :

[0096] The composition may include an encapsulating material. In one aspect, the encapsulation includes a core and a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface, the shell encapsulating the core. The shell may contain any laundry detergent or care aid; however, it typically contains materials selected from the following: fragrances; brighteners; tinting dyes; insect repellents; silicones; waxes; flavoring agents; vitamins; fabric softeners; skin care agents; paraffin wax; enzymes; antibacterial agents; bleaching agents; sensory agents; and mixtures thereof; and the shell may contain materials selected from the following: polyethylene; polyamide; polyvinyl alcohol, optionally containing other comonomers; polystyrene; polyisoprene; polycarbonate; polyester; polyacrylate; amino plastics, in one aspect of which the amino plastics may contain polyurea, polyurethane, and / or polyurethane, in another aspect of which the polyurea may include polyoxymethylene urea and / or melamine-formaldehyde resin; polyolefins; polysaccharides, in one aspect of which the polysaccharides may include alginate and / or deacetylated chitosan; gelatin; shellac; epoxy resins; vinyl polymers; water-insoluble inorganic substances; siloxanes; and mixtures thereof.

[0097] Suitable capsules may be prescribed in accordance with USPA 2008 / 0305982 A1; and / or USPA 2009 / 0247449A1. Alternatively, suitable capsules may be available from Appleton Papers Inc. (Appleton, Wisconsin USA).

[0098] spices :

[0099] Preferred compositions of the present invention contain a fragrance. Typically, the composition contains a fragrance comprising one or more fragrance ingredients selected from those described in WO08 / 87497. However, any fragrance suitable for use in laundry care compositions may be used.

[0100] polymer :

[0101] The composition may contain one or more polymers. Examples include optionally modified carboxymethyl cellulose, modified polydextrose, poly(vinylpyrrolidone), poly(ethylene glycol), poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(vinylpyridine-N-oxide), poly(vinylimidazolium), polycarboxylic acid esters such as polyacrylates, maleic acid / acrylic acid copolymers, and lauryl methacrylate / acrylic acid copolymers.

[0102] The composition may contain one or more amphiphilic cleaning polymers. Such polymers have a balanced hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity, enabling them to remove grease particles from fabrics and surfaces.

[0103] zwitterionic polyamine :

[0104] The composition may comprise a zwitterionic polyamine, which is a modified hexamethylenediamine. Modification of the hexamethylenediamine includes: (1) one or two alkoxylation modifications of each nitrogen atom of the hexamethylenediamine. Alkoxylation modification comprises: each modification replacing a hydrogen atom on the nitrogen atom of the hexamethylenediamine with a (poly)alkoxy chain having an average of about 1 to about 40 alkoxy motifs, wherein the terminal alkoxy motif of the alkoxy chain is capped with hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a sulfate, a carbonate, or a mixture thereof; (2) substitution of one C1-C4 alkyl motif and one or two alkoxylation modifications of each nitrogen atom of the hexamethylenediamine. Alkoxylation modification comprises: each modification replacing a hydrogen atom with a (poly)alkoxy chain having an average of about 1 to about 40 alkoxy motifs, wherein the terminal alkoxy motif of the alkoxy chain is capped with hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl group, or a mixture thereof; or (3) combinations thereof.

[0105] Amphiphilic graft copolymers :

[0106] Other suitable polymers include amphiphilic graft copolymers. Preferred amphiphilic graft copolymers comprise (i) a polyethylene glycol backbone; and (ii) at least one side group selected from polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof. An example of an amphiphilic graft copolymer is Sokalan HP22 supplied by BASF. Other suitable polymers include random graft copolymers, preferably polyvinyl acetate-grafted polyethylene oxide copolymers having a polyethylene oxide backbone and a plurality of polyvinyl acetate side chains. The molecular weight of the polyethylene oxide backbone is preferably about 6000, and the weight ratio of polyethylene oxide to polyvinyl acetate is about 40 to 60, with less than or equal to one grafting point per 50 ethylene oxide units. Typically, these can be incorporated into the compositions of the present invention in amounts from 0.005% to 10% by weight, more typically from 0.05% to 8% by weight.

[0107] Detergent polymers :

[0108] The composition may comprise one or more detergency polymers. Examples include detergency polymers having a structure defined by one of the following formulas (VI), (VII), or (VIII):

[0109] (VI)-[(OCHR 1 -CHR 2 ) a -O-OC-Ar-CO-] d

[0110] (VII)-[(OCHR 3 -CHR 4 ) b -O-OC-sAr-CO-] e

[0111] (VIII)-[(OCHR 5 -CHR 6 ) c -OR 7 ] f

[0112] in:

[0113] a, b, and c range from 1 to 200;

[0114] d, e, and f range from 1 to 50;

[0115] Ar is a 1,4-substituted phenylene;

[0116] sAr is a 1,3-substituted phenylene oxide that is substituted at position 5 by SO3Me;

[0117] Me is Na, Li, K, Mg / 2, Ca / 2, Al / 3, ammonium, monoalkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium, or tetraalkylammonium, wherein the alkyl group is C1-C. 18 Alkyl or C2-C 10 hydroxyalkyl groups or mixtures thereof;

[0118] R 1 R 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 and R 6 Independently selected from H or C1-C 18 n-alkyl or C1-C 18 isoalkyl; and

[0119] R 7 C1-C, whether straight or branched 18 Alkyl groups, or straight-chain or branched C2-C 30 Alkenyl, or a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 9 carbon atoms, or C8-C 30 aryl group, or C6-C 30 Arylalkyl group.

[0120] Suitable detergent polymers are polyester detergent polymers, such as Repel-o-tex polymers, including Repel-o-tex SF, SF-2, and SRP6 supplied by Rhodia. Other suitable detergent polymers include Texcare polymers, including Texcare SRA100, SRA300, SRN100, SRN170, SRN240, SRN260, SRN300, and SRN325 supplied by Clariant. Other suitable detergent polymers are Marloquest polymers, such as Marloquest SL supplied by Sasol.

[0121] In the detergent compositions of the present invention, known polymeric detergency agents, hereinafter referred to as "SRA" or "SRA's", may optionally be used. If used, the content of SRA is generally from 0.01% to 10.0% by weight of the composition, typically from 0.1% to 5%, preferably from 0.2% to 3.0%.

[0122] SRAs may include, for example, a variety of charged units, such as anions or even cations (see U.S. Patent 4,956,447), as well as uncharged monomeric units, and may have a linear, branched, or even star-shaped structure. Examples of SRAs are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 968,451; 4,711,730; 4,721,580; 4,702,857; 4,877,896; 3,959,230; 3,893,929; 4,000,093; 5,415,807; 4,201,824; 4,240,918; 4,525,524; 4,201,824; 4,579,681; and 4,787,989; European Patent Application Nos. 0 219 048; 279,134A; 457,205A; and DE 2,335,044.

[0123] Carboxylate polymers :

[0124] The composition may contain a carboxylate polymer, such as a maleate / acrylate random copolymer or a polyacrylate homopolymer. Suitable carboxylate polymers include: polyacrylate homopolymers having a molecular weight of 4,000 Da to 9,000 Da; and maleate / acrylate random copolymers having a molecular weight of 50,000 Da to 100,000 Da, or 60,000 Da to 80,000 Da.

[0125] Alternatively, these materials may comprise polyacrylates having an ethoxylated side chain every 7-8 acrylate units. The side chain has the formula -(CH2CH2O). m (CH2) n CH3, where m is 2 to 3 and n is 6 to 12. Side-chain esters are attached to the polyacrylate “backbone” to provide a “comb” polymer structure. Molecular weights can vary, but are typically in the range of about 2,000 to about 50,000. The content of such alkoxylated polycarboxylic acid esters is about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of the compositions herein.

[0126] Polymers based on alkoxylated polyamines :

[0127] The composition may contain alkoxylated polyamines. Such materials include, but are not limited to, ethoxylated polyethyleneimine, ethoxylated hexamethylenediamine, and their sulfated forms. Polypropoxylated derivatives may also be included. Various amines and polyalkylimides can be alkoxylated to varying degrees and optionally further modified to provide the aforementioned beneficial effects. A useful example is 600 g / mol of ethoxylated polyethylimide cores with 20 EO groups / NH. A preferred ethoxylated polyethyleneimine is PE-20, available from BASF.

[0128] Cellulose polymers :

[0129] Cellulose polymers can be used according to the present invention. Suitable cellulose polymers are selected from alkyl cellulose, alkylalkoxyalkyl cellulose, carboxyalkyl cellulose, alkylcarboxyalkyl cellulose, sulfonyl alkyl cellulose, and more preferably from carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl carboxymethyl cellulose, and mixtures thereof. Suitable carboxymethyl cellulose has a degree of carboxymethyl substitution of 0.5 to 0.9 and a molecular weight of 100,000 Da to 300,000 Da. Suitable carboxymethyl cellulose has a degree of substitution greater than 0.65 and a blockiness greater than 0.45, for example, as described in WO09 / 154933.

[0130] cationic polymers :

[0131] Cationic polymers may also be used according to the invention. At the pH value at which the composition is intended to be used (generally in the range of pH 3 to pH 9, and in one embodiment between pH 4 and pH 8), suitable cationic polymers have a cationic charge density of at least 0.5 meq / gm, at least 0.9 meq / gm in another embodiment, at least 1.2 meq / gm in another embodiment, at least 1.5 meq / gm in another embodiment, but less than 7 meq / gm in one embodiment, and less than 5 meq / gm in another embodiment. Hereinafter, the “cationic charge density” of a polymer refers to the ratio of the number of positive charges on the polymer to the molecular weight of the polymer. Such suitable cationic polymers typically have an average molecular weight between 10,000 and 10 million, between 50,000 and 5 million in one embodiment, and between 100,000 and 3 million in another embodiment. Suitable cationic polymers are described in U.S. Patents 3,962,418, 3,958,581 and U.S. Publication 2007 / 0207109A1.

[0132] Dye transfer inhibitor (DTI).

[0133] The composition may contain one or more dye transfer inhibitors. In one embodiment of the invention, the inventors have surprisingly discovered that compositions containing polymeric dye transfer inhibitors in addition to the specified dye provide improved performance. This is surprising because these polymers prevent dye deposition. Suitable dye transfer inhibitors include, but are not limited to, polyvinylpyrrolidone polymers, polyamine N-oxide polymers, copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone and N-vinylimidazole, polyvinyloxazolidinone and polyvinylimidazole, or mixtures thereof. Suitable examples include PVP-K15, PVP-K30, ChromaBond S-400, ChromaBond S-403E, and Chromabond S-100 from Ashland Aqualon, and Sokalan HP165, Sokalan HP50, Sokalan HP53, and Sokalan HP59 from BASF. HP 56K HP 66. The dye control agent may be selected from (i) sulfonated phenol / formaldehyde polymers; (ii) urea derivatives; (iii) polymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, wherein the polymer molecules are imprinted with dye; (iv) fibers composed of water-insoluble polyamides, wherein the fibers have an average diameter not exceeding about 2 μm; (v) polymers obtainable by polymerizing benzoxazine monomer compounds; and (vi) combinations thereof. Other suitable DTIs are described in WO2012 / 004134. When present in the test composition, the dye transfer inhibitor may be present in an amount of about 0.0001% to about 10%, about 0.01% to about 5%, or even about 0.1% to about 3% by weight of the composition.

[0134] Other water-soluble polymers ;

[0135] Examples of water-soluble polymers include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), modified PVA; polyvinylpyrrolidone; PVA copolymers, such as PVA / polyvinylpyrrolidone and PVA / polyvinylamine; partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate; polyepoxides, such as ethylene oxide; polyethylene glycol; acrylamide; acrylic acid; cellulose, alkyl cellulose, such as methylcellulose, ethylcellulose and propylcellulose; cellulose ethers; cellulose esters; cellulose amides; polyvinyl acetate; polycarboxylic acids and salts; polyamino acids or peptides; polyamides; polyacrylamide; maleic acid / acrylic acid copolymers; polysaccharides, including starch, modified starch; gelatin; alginate; xylooligosaccharide, other hemicellulose polysaccharides, including xylan, glucuronic acid xylan, arabinoxylan, mannan, glucomannan and galactoglucomannan; natural gums, such as pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, gum arabic, tragacanth gum; and combinations thereof.

[0136] oligoamine :

[0137] Non-limiting examples of amines include, but are not limited to, ether amines, cyclic amines, polyamines, oligomeric amines (e.g., triamines, diamines, pentamines, tetraamines), or combinations thereof. The compositions described herein may contain an amine selected from oligomeric amines, ether amines, cyclic amines, and combinations thereof. In some aspects, the amine is not an alkanolamine. In some aspects, the amine is not a polyalkylene imide.

[0138] Examples of suitable oligoamines include compositions preferably comprising oligoamines. Suitable oligoamines according to this disclosure may include diethylenetriamine (DETA), 4-methyldiethylenetriamine (4-MeDETA), dipropylenetriamine (DPTA), 5-methyldipropylenetriamine (5-MeDPTA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), 4-methyltriethylenetetramine (4-MeTETA), 4,7-dimethyltriethylenetetramine (4,7-Me2TETA), 1,1,4,7,7-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (M5-DETA), triethylenetetramine (DE ... Propylene tetramine (TPTA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), tetrapropylene pentamine (TPPA), pentaethylene hexamine (PEHA), pentaethylene hexamine (PPHA), hexadecimal heptaethylene (HEHA), hexadecimal heptaethylene (HPHA), N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, 1,1,4,7,7-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (M5-DETA), dipropylenetriamine (DPTA), or mixtures thereof, most preferably diethylenetriamine (DETA). DETA is preferred because of its low molecular weight and / or relatively low production cost.

[0139] The oligoamines disclosed herein may have a molecular weight between about 100 Da and about 1200 Da, or about 100 Da and about 900 Da, or about 100 Da and about 600 Da, or about 100 Da and about 400 Da, preferably between about 100 Da and about 250 Da, most preferably between about 100 Da and about 175 Da, or even between about 100 Da and about 150 Da. For the purposes of this disclosure, the molecular weight of the oligoamine is determined using the free base form.

[0140] Etheramine :

[0141] The cleaning compositions described herein may contain ether amines. The cleaning compositions may contain about 0.1% to 10%, about 0.2% to about 5%, or about 0.5% to about 4% of ether amines by weight of the composition.

[0142] The etheramines disclosed herein may have a weight-average molecular weight of less than 1000 g / mol, or about 100 to about 800 g / mol, or about 200 to about 450 g / mol, or about 290 to about 1000 g / mol, or about 290 to about 900 g / mol, or about 300 to about 700 g / mol, or about 300 to about 450 g / mol. The etheramines of the present invention may have a weight-average molecular weight of about 150 g / mol, or about 200 g / mol, or about 350 g / mol, or about 500 g / mol, to about 1000 g / mol, or to about 900 g / mol, or to about 800 g / mol.

[0143] enzymes :

[0144] Preferably, the composition comprises one or more enzymes. Preferred enzymes provide cleaning properties and / or beneficial effects on fabric care. Examples of suitable enzymes include, but are not limited to: hemicellulase, peroxidase, protease, cellulase, xylanase, lipase, phospholipase, esterase, keratinase, pectinase, mannanase, pectic acid lyase, keratinase, reductase, oxidase, phenol oxidase, lipoxygenase, ligninase, pullulanase, tannic acidase, pentosanase, melaninase, β-glucanase, arabinosease, hyaluronidase, chondroitinase, laccase, and amylase, or mixtures thereof. A typical composition may contain a mixture of enzymes, such as proteases and lipases conjugated with amylase. When present in the composition, the aforementioned additional enzymes may be present at a level of about 0.00001% to about 2%, about 0.0001% to about 1%, or even about 0.001% to about 0.5% of the enzyme protein by weight of the composition.

[0145] builder :

[0146] Preferably, the composition comprises one or more builder agents or a builder agent system. When using builder agents, the compositions of the present invention will typically contain at least 1%, 2%, to 60% builder agents. Preferably, the composition may contain low amounts of phosphates and / or zeolites, for example, 1% to 10% by weight or 5% by weight. The composition may even be substantially free of strong builder agents; substantially free of strong builder agents means "no intentionally added" zeolites and / or phosphates. Typical zeolite builder agents include zeolite A, zeolite P, and zeolite MAP. Typical phosphate builder agent is sodium tripolyphosphate.

[0147] organic acids

[0148] Detergents contain one or more organic acids selected from the group consisting of: acetic acid, adipic acid, aspartic acid, carboxymethyl oxymalonic acid, carboxymethyl oxysuccinic acid, citric acid, formic acid, glutaric acid, hydroxyethyl iminodiacetic acid, iminodiacetic acid, lactic acid, maleic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, oxydiacetic acid, oxydisuccinic acid, succinic acid, aminosulfonic acid, tartaric acid, tartaric acid-disuccinic acid, tartaric acid-monosuccinic acid, or mixtures thereof.

[0149] Preferably, the detergent composition may contain an organic acid selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.

[0150] Chelating agents :

[0151] Preferably, the composition comprises a chelating agent and / or a crystal growth inhibitor. Suitable molecules include copper, iron, and / or manganese chelating agents, and mixtures thereof. Suitable molecules include isohydroxamic acid, aminocarboxylic acid esters, aminophosphonates, succinates, their salts, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of suitable chelating agents used herein include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, N-(hydroxyethyl)-ethylenediamine-triacetic acid, hypoazinetriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetrapropionate, triethylenetetraamine-hexaacetic acid, diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid, ethanol diglycine, ethylenediaminetetra(methylenephosphonate), diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid) (DTPMP), ethylenediaminedisuccinate (EDDS), hydroxyethanedimethylphosphonic acid (HEDP), methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), N,N-dicarboxymethylglutamic acid (GLDA), their salts, and mixtures thereof. Other non-limiting examples of chelating agents used in this invention are found in U.S. Patents 7,445,644, 7,585,376, and 2009 / 0176684A1. Other chelating agents suitable for use herein are the commercially available DEQUEST series, as well as chelating agents from Monsanto, DuPont, and Nalco, Inc. Other suitable chelating agents include pyridyl N oxide types.

[0152] Fluorescent whitening agent :

[0153] Commercially available fluorescent whitening agents applicable to this disclosure can be divided into subclasses, including but not limited to stilbene, pyrazoline, coumarin, benzoxazole, carboxylic acid, methylene anthocyanin, 5,5-sulfur dioxide fluorene, azole, 5- and 6-membered heterocyclic derivatives, and a variety of other reagents.

[0154] The fluorescent whitening agent can be selected from disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-phenylamino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbene disulfonate (whitening agent 15, commercially available under the trade name Tinopal AMS-GX (BASF)), disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-phenylamino-6-(N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbene disulfonate (commercially available under the trade name Tinopal UNPA-GX from BASF), or disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-phenylamino-6-(N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino)-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbene disulfonate (commercially available under the trade name Tinopal 5BM-GX from BASF). More preferably, the optical brightener is disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-me-triazine-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbene disulfonate or disodium 2,2'-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis-2,1-vinyldiyl)bisbenzenesulfonate. The brightener may be added in particulate form or as a premix with a suitable solvent, such as a nonionic surfactant or propylene glycol.

[0155] Enzyme stabilizers :

[0156] The composition may preferably contain an enzyme stabilizer. Since water-soluble sources of calcium and / or magnesium ions are present, for example in the final fabric and home care products, any conventional enzyme stabilizer can be used, which provides such ions to the enzyme. In cases where the aqueous composition contains a protease, a reversible protease inhibitor, such as boron compounds including borate esters, or preferably 4-formylphenylboronic acid, phenylboronic acid, and their derivatives, or compounds such as calcium formate, sodium formate, and 1,2-propanediol, may be added to further improve stability.

[0157] solvent :

[0158] The solvent system in the compositions of the present invention may be a solvent system containing only water or a mixture of organic solvents that do not contain water or preferably contain water. The compositions may optionally contain organic solvents. Suitable organic solvents include C 4-14 Ethers and diethers, diols, alkoxylated diols, C6-C 16 Diol ethers, alkoxylated aromatic alcohols, aromatic alcohols, aliphatic branched alcohols, alkoxylated aliphatic branched alcohols, alkoxylated straight-chain C1-C5 alcohols, straight-chain C1-C5 alcohols, amines, C8-C 14Alkyl and cycloalkyl hydrocarbons and halogenated hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof. Preferred organic solvents include 1,2-propanediol, 2,3-butanediol, ethanol, glycerol, ethoxylated glycerol, dipropylene glycol, methylpropanediol and mixtures thereof, 2-ethylhexanol, 3,5,5,trimethyl-1-hexanol and 2-propylheptanol. The solvent may be a polyvinyl ether of glycerol or a polypropylene glycol ether of glycerol. Other lower alcohols and C1-C4 alkanolamines such as monoethanolamine and triethanolamine may also be used. For example, the solvent system from the anhydrous solid embodiments of the present invention may be absent, but is more generally present at levels ranging from about 0.1% to about 98% of the liquid detergent composition of the organic solvent, preferably at least about 1% to about 50%, more generally about 5% to about 25% by weight, or from about 1% to about 10% by weight. These organic solvents may be used in combination with water, or they may be used without water.

[0159] Structured liquids :

[0160] In some embodiments of the invention, the composition is in the form of a structured liquid. Such structured liquids may be internally structured, whereby the structure is formed by a primary component (e.g., a surfactant substance), and / or externally structured by using secondary components (e.g., polymers, clays, and / or silicate substances) as, for example, thickeners to provide a three-dimensional matrix structure. The composition may contain a structural agent, preferably 0.01% to 5% by weight, or 0.1% to 2.0% by weight. Examples of suitable structural agents are shown in US2006 / 0205631A1, US2005 / 0203213A1, US7294611, and US6855680. Structural agents are typically selected from diglycerides and triglycerides, polyethylene distearate, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose-based materials, microfibrillated cellulose, hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsions such as Polygel W30 (3VSigma), biopolymers, xanthan gum, gellan gum, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil derivatives such as their non-ethoxylated derivatives, and mixtures thereof, specifically, selected from the following: hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil derivatives, microfibrillated cellulose, hydroxyl-functionalized crystalline materials, long-chain fatty alcohols, 12-hydroxystearic acid, clay, and mixtures thereof. A preferred structural agent is described in U.S. Patent 6,855,680, which defines in detail suitable hydroxyl-functionalized crystalline materials. Hydrogenated castor oil is preferred. Some structural agents have a spiral-shaped structured system with a range of aspect ratios. Another preferred structural agent is cellulose-based and can be derived from a variety of sources, including biomass, wood pulp, citrus fibers, etc.

[0161] Conditioner :

[0162] Suitable conditioning agents include high-melting-point aliphatic compounds. High-melting-point aliphatic compounds used herein have a melting point of 25°C or higher and are selected from fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty alcohol derivatives, fatty acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof. Preferred fatty acid blends may be mixtures rich in 2-alkyl fatty acids, preferably 2-methyloctanoic acid, or fatty acid mixtures. Suitable conditioning agents also include nonionic polymers and conditioning oils, such as hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, and fatty esters.

[0163] Suitable conditioning agents include those typically characterized as siloxanes (e.g., silicone oils, polysiloxanes, cationic siloxanes, siloxane gums, high-refractive-index siloxanes, and siloxane resins), organic conditioning oils (e.g., hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, and fatty esters), or combinations thereof, or those conditioning agents that form liquid dispersion particles in an aqueous surfactant matrix herein. The compositions of the present invention may also contain about 0.05% to about 3% of at least one organic conditioning oil as a conditioning agent, which may be used alone or in combination with other conditioning agents (such as the siloxanes described above). Suitable conditioning oils include hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, and fatty acid esters.

[0164] Probiotics :

[0165] The composition may contain probiotics, such as those described in WO2009 / 043709.

[0166] pearlescent agent :

[0167] Non-limiting examples of pearlescent agents include: mica; titanium dioxide-coated mica; bismuth oxychloride; fish scales; mono- or diesters of alkylene glycols. The pearlescent agent may be ethylene glycol distearate (EGDS).

[0168] sunblock :

[0169] In one embodiment, the composition may further comprise a light-blocking agent. As used herein, the term "light-blocking agent" is a substance added to a material to ensure that the system is opaque. In a preferred embodiment, the light-blocking agent is Acusol, which is available from Dow Chemicals. Acusol light-blocking agents are provided in liquid form at a specific solids percentage. As provided, Acusol light-blocking agents have a pH in the range of 2.0 to 5.0 and a particle size in the range of 0.17 to 0.45 μm. In a preferred embodiment, Acusol OP303B and 301 may be used.

[0170] In another embodiment, the opacifier can be an inorganic opacifier. Preferably, the inorganic opacifier can be TiO2, ZnO, talc, CaCO3, and combinations thereof. The composite opacifier-microsphere material is easily formed at a preselected specific gravity, resulting in a very low tendency for material separation.

[0171] Water-soluble growth promoters :

[0172] The composition may optionally contain an effective amount of a water-soluble growth promoter, i.e., about 0% to 15%, or about 1% to 10%, or about 3% to about 6%, such that the composition is compatible in water. Water-soluble growth promoters suitable for use herein include anionic water-soluble growth promoters, particularly sodium xylenesulfonate, potassium xylenesulfonate, and ammonium xylenesulfonate; sodium toluenesulfonate, potassium toluenesulfonate, and ammonium toluenesulfonate; sodium isopropylbenzenesulfonate, potassium isopropylbenzenesulfonate, and ammonium isopropylbenzenesulfonate; and mixtures thereof, as disclosed in U.S. Patent 3,915,903.

[0173] antioxidants :

[0174] The composition may optionally contain an antioxidant present in the composition at a concentration of about 0.001% by weight to about 2% by weight. Preferably, the antioxidant is present at a concentration in the range of 0.01% by weight to 0.08% by weight. A mixture of antioxidants may be used.

[0175] Antioxidants are substances described in Kirk-Othmer (Vol. 3, p. 424) and In Ullmann's Encyclopedia (Vol. 3, p. 91).

[0176] One type of antioxidant used in this invention is alkylated phenol, which has the following general formula:

[0177]

[0178] Where R is C1-C 22 Straight-chain or branched alkyl, preferably methyl or branched C3-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, preferably methoxy; R1 is a C3-C6 branched alkyl, preferably tert-butyl; x is 1 or 2. Hindered phenolic compounds are of the type of preferred alkylated phenols having this formula.

[0179] Examples of such hindered phenolic antioxidants include, but are not limited to: 2,6-bis(1-methylpropyl)phenol; 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol (also known as hydroxybutylated toluene, "BHT"); 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol; 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; methyl 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid; 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol; 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol; 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid 1,1'-[2,2-bis[ [3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl] ester; octadecyl 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionate; 2,2'-methylenebis[6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol; 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol; 2,4,6-tris(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol; 4,4'-methylenebis[2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol; 4,4',4”-[(2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-phenyltriyl)tri(methylene)]tris[2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol]; N,N'-1,6-hexyl Dimethylbis[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionamide; hexadecyl 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzoate; p-[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methylphosphonate diethyl ester; 1,3,5-tris[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione; 3,5-bis(1,1-5-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionate 2-[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropyl]hydrazine; 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy 1,1'-[1,2-ethylenedimethylbis(oxy-2,1-ethylenediyl)] ester of 5-methylphenylpropionic acid; 4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 4-[[4,6-bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 1,1'-(thiodi-2,1-ethylenediyl) ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid; 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzoic acid; 1,1'-(1,6-hexanediyl) ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid;1,1'-[2,4,8,10-tetraoxazolo[5.5]undecane-3,9-diylbis(2,2-dimethyl-2,1-ethylenediyl)] ester of 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-b-[3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-4-hydroxy-b-methylphenylpropionate 1,1'-(1,2-ethylenediyl) ester of 2-[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-2-butylmalonic acid 1,3-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) ester; 1,3-[2-[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]-2-butylmalonic acid 1,3-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionate 1-[2-[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl] ]-1-oxopropoxy]ethyl]-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidin ester; 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-(2R)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol; 2,6-dimethylphenol; 2,3,5-trimethyl-1,4-benzenediol; 2,4,6-trimethylphenol; 2 3,6-Trimethylphenol; 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)-bis[2,6-dimethylphenol]; 1,3,5-tris[[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl]methyl]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione; 4,4'-methylenebis[2,6-dimethylphenol]; and mixtures thereof.

[0180] Preferably, the hindered phenolic antioxidant comprises at least one phenolic -OH group having at least one C3-C6 branched alkyl group at a position adjacent to the at least one phenolic -OH group. More preferably, the hindered phenolic antioxidant is an ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid, and most preferably a C1-C22 straight-chain alkyl ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid. Commercially available C1-C22 straight-chain alkyl esters of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid include those derived from Raschig USA (Texas, USA). It is a methyl ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid; and derived from BASF (Ludwigshafen, Germany). TS is an octadecyl ester of 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid.

[0181] In addition, the antioxidants used in the composition may be selected from α-, β-, γ-, δ-tocopherol, ethoxyquin, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline, 2,6-di-tert-butylhydroquinone, tert-butylhydroxyanisole, lignin sulfonic acid and its salts, and mixtures thereof. It is noteworthy that ethoxyquinoline (1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline) is marketed under the trade name Raluquin. TM By company Raschig TM Commercially available.

[0182] Other types of antioxidants that can be used in compositions include 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylbenzodihydropyran-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox). TM ) and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (Proxel GXL TM ).

[0183] Another class of antioxidants suitable for use in compositions are benzofurans or benzopyran derivatives having the following formula:

[0184]

[0185] R1 and R2 are each independently alkyl, or R1 and R2 can be combined to form a C5-C6 cyclic hydrocarbon moiety; B is absent or is CH2; R4 is a C1-C6 alkyl; R5 is hydrogen or -C(O)R3, where R3 is hydrogen or C1-C 19 Alkyl; R6 is a C1-C6 alkyl; R7 is hydrogen or a C1-C6 alkyl; X is -CH2OH or -CH2A, wherein A is a nitrogen-containing unit, a phenyl, or a substituted phenyl. Preferred nitrogen-containing A units include amino, pyrrole, piperidine, morpholine, piperazine, and mixtures thereof. The cleaning compositions disclosed herein may contain tannins selected from gallantanine, ellagitannin, complex tannins, condensed tannins, and combinations thereof.

[0186] Sanitary agent :

[0187] The compositions of the present invention may also contain components to deliver hygienic and / or odor-friendly effects, such as zinc ricinoleate, thymol, quaternary ammonium salts (such as... ), polyethyleneimine (such as that from BASF) ( ) and one or more of its zinc complexes, silver and silver compounds (especially those designed for slow release of Ag+ or nanosilver dispersions).

[0188] The cleaning compositions of the present invention may also contain antimicrobial agents. The cationic active ingredients may include, but are not limited to, n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, dialkyl dimethyl quaternary ammonium compounds such as dialcyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, N,N-ddecyl-N-methyl-poly(oxyethyl)propionate ammonium, dioctyl dialcyl ammonium chloride, and quaternary ammonium substances such as benzyl chloride, alkylpyridinium chloride, and quaternary ammonium compounds having inorganic or organic counterions such as bromide, carbonate, or other portions, including dialkyl dimethyl ammonium carbonate, and antimicrobial amines such as chlorhexidine gluconate, PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide), biguanide salts, substituted biguanide derivatives, organic salts of quaternary ammonium compounds, or inorganic salts of quaternary ammonium compounds, or mixtures thereof. More preferably, the antimicrobial agent is selected from 4-4'-dichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether (“Clethodim”), 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether (“Triclosan”), and combinations thereof. Most preferably, the antimicrobial agent is 4-4'-dichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether, which is available from BASF under the trade name... HP100 purchased commercially.

[0189] Example Composition

[0190]

[0191]

[0192]

[0193] 1C12-15EO2.5S alkylethoxy sulfate, wherein the alkyl moiety of AES contains approximately 13.9 to 14.6 carbon atoms.

[0194] 2. PE-20 is available from BASF.

[0195] 3. Nucleases as described in co-pending European patent application 19219568.3

[0196] 4. Antioxidant 1 is methyl 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionate [6386-38-5]

[0197] Antioxidant 2 is Tinogard TS, which is commercially available from BASF.

[0198] 6. The sanitary agent is Tinosan HP 100, which is available from BASF.

[0199] 7. Dow Corning offers defoamer blends containing the following: 80%-92% ethyl methyl methyl (2-phenylpropyl)siloxane; 5%-14% octyl stearate solution of MQ resin; 3%-7% modified silica or AF8017 supplied by Dow Corning.

[0200] 8. The fluorescent whitening agent is 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazine-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbene disulfonate disodium salt or 2,2'-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyldi-2,1-vinyldiyl)bisbenzenesulfonate disodium salt.

[0201] Stain removal

[0202] Technical dyeing samples of CW120 cotton, including CFT ASTM Dust and Sebum PCS94 and CFT Sebum Identification PCS132, were purchased from Advanced Product Design Co., Inc. (Cincinnati, OH). Available for purchase. The samples were washed in a top-loading washer (standard 64-liter wash cycle) using water with a hardness of 7 grains / gallon and at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Linear alkylbenzene sulfonates and nonionic surfactants were mixed in a 2:1 ratio. The total amount of surfactants in the wash solution was 200 ppm. This is illustrated in the table below.

[0203]

[0204]

[0205]

[0206] 1. PE-20 is available for purchase from BASF.

[0207] 2. The sanitary agent is Tinosan HP100, which is available from BASF.

[0208] Image analysis was used to compare each stain to an unstained fabric control. The software converted the captured images into standard colorimetric values ​​and compared these to a standard based on the commonly used Macbeth color reproduction chart, assigning a colorimetric value (stain content) to each stain. Eight parallel measurements were prepared for each.

[0209] The following measurements were taken to assess the effectiveness of the stain removal on the samples:

[0210] Stain Resistance Index (SRI) = ΔE_initial - E_wash x 100

[0211] ΔE initial

[0212] ΔE_initial = Stain content before washing

[0213] ΔE (washing weight) = stain content after washing

[0214] Calculate the stain removal index score for each type of stain and list them in the table below. :

[0215]

[0216] These results demonstrate the surprising detergency of the PCS132 sebum and PCS94 dust sebum (as used in samples II, III and IV) of this disclosure compared to broad-range peaked nonionic ethoxylates (as used in sample I).

[0217] Technically dyed samples of CW120 cotton containing CFT ASTM Dust Sebum PCS94 and CFT Sebum Identification PCS132 were purchased from Warwick Equest (England, United Kingdom). The samples were washed in a Hitachi top-loading washer (standard 43-liter wash cycle) with water hardness of 3 grains / gallon at 20°C for two rinse cycles. The stain removal index score for each dye was calculated and is listed in the table below.

[0218] Sample VΔSRI to sample V Sample VIΔSRI vs. Sample V PCS 132 sebum 0.0 +1.3 PCS94 Dust and Sebum 0.0 +6.4

[0219] These results demonstrate that the PCS132 sebum and PCS94 dust sebum of this disclosure (as used in sample VI) have surprising detergency advantages compared to broad-range peaked nonionic ethoxylates (as used in sample V).

[0220] Other embodiments

[0221] A. A composition comprising an alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I):

[0222]

[0223] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 4-14, wherein less than about 20% by weight of alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n < 8.

[0224] B. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) contains an average value of n of 5 to 10.

[0225] C. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of an ethoxylate of n=8.

[0226] D. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I), wherein less than about 10% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n < 7.

[0227] E. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) has an average n value of 8 to 11.

[0228] F. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises about 30% to about 55% by weight of an ethoxylate of n = 9-10.

[0229] G. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises more than 80% by weight of an ethoxylate in which n>7.

[0230] H. The composition according to paragraph A, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate is derived from natural alcohols, synthetic alcohols, or mixtures thereof.

[0231] I. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to paragraph A, wherein the detergent composition is in the form of a group selected from the group consisting of: granular detergents, stick detergents, liquid laundry detergents, gel detergents, single-phase or multi-phase unit-dose detergents, detergents contained in single-phase or multi-phase or multi-compartment water-soluble pouches, liquid hand-washing dishwashing compositions, laundry pretreatment products, detergents contained on or in porous substrates or nonwoven sheets, automatic dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, fabric softener compositions, and mixtures thereof.

[0232] J. A composition comprising an alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I):

[0233]

[0234] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 4-14, wherein

[0235] The composition comprises about 35% to about 75% by weight of an alcohol ethoxylate, n=

[0236] Ethoxylated compounds of 8-11.

[0237] K. The composition according to paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) contains an average value of n of 5 to 10.

[0238] L. The composition according to paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of an ethoxylate of n=8.

[0239] M. The composition according to paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I), wherein less than about 10% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n < 7.

[0240] N. The composition according to paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) has an average n value of 6 to 9.

[0241] O. The composition according to paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises about 30% to about 55% by weight of an ethoxylate of n = 9-10.

[0242] P. According to the composition described in paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises more than 80% by weight of an ethoxylate in which n>7.

[0243] Q. The composition according to paragraph J, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate is derived from natural alcohols, synthetic alcohols, or mixtures thereof.

[0244] R. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to paragraph J, wherein the detergent composition is in the form of a group selected from the group consisting of: granular detergents, stick detergents, liquid laundry detergents, gel detergents, single-phase or multi-phase unit-dose detergents, detergents contained in single-phase or multi-phase or multi-compartment water-soluble pouches, liquid hand-washing dishwashing compositions, laundry pretreatment products, detergents contained on or in porous substrates or nonwoven sheets, automatic dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, fabric softener compositions, and mixtures thereof.

[0245] S. A composition comprising an alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I):

[0246]

[0247] R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 6-9, wherein less than about 20% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n < 8, and wherein about 10% to about 20% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n = 8.

[0248] T. A detergent composition comprising the composition described in paragraph S, wherein the detergent composition is in the form of a group selected from the group consisting of: granular detergents, stick detergents, liquid laundry detergents, gel detergents, single-phase or multi-phase unit-dose detergents, detergents contained in single-phase or multi-phase or multi-compartment water-soluble pouches, liquid hand-washing dishwashing compositions, laundry pretreatment products, detergents contained on or in porous substrates or nonwoven sheets, automatic dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, fabric softener compositions, and mixtures thereof.

[0249] Unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited, every reference cited herein, including any cross-references or related patents or patent applications, and any patent application or patent claiming priority to or benefiting from it, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Reference to any reference is not an endorsement of it as prior art to any disclosed or protected art herein, nor is it an endorsement of any such invention, either on its own or in combination with any one or more references. Furthermore, where any meaning or definition of a term in this invention conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in referenced documents, the meaning or definition given to that term in this invention shall prevail.

[0250] While specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that all such changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention be covered in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A composition for detergency, said composition comprising: a. Ethoxylated alcohols of formula (I): R is selected from saturated or unsaturated, straight-chain or branched C8-C. 20 Alkyl groups, wherein more than 90% of n is 0 ≤ n ≤ 15, and wherein the average value of n is 4-14, wherein less than 20% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n < 8, and b. 0.5% to 30% by weight of the composition of a surfactant selected from alkali metal salts or amine salts of C10-16 alkylbenzene sulfonic acids or alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, wherein: In the alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I), 10% to 20% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n=8. Less than 10% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n < 7; In the alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I), 30% to 55% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n = 9-10. In the alcohol ethoxylates of formula (I), more than 80% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylates are ethoxylates with n > 7; and In the composition, 35% to 75% by weight of the alcohol ethoxylate is an ethoxylate with n = 8-11.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises an average value of n of 5 to 12.

3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate of formula (I) comprises an average value of n of 8 to 11.

4. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the alcohol ethoxylate is derived from natural alcohols, synthetic alcohols, or mixtures thereof.

5. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is in the form of the group consisting of: granular detergents, stick detergents, liquid laundry detergents, gel detergents, and mixtures thereof.

6. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is a single-phase or multi-phase unit-dose detergent.

7. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is a liquid hand-washing dishwashing composition.

8. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is a laundry pretreatment product.

9. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is a detergent contained on or in a porous matrix or nonwoven sheet.

10. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is an automatic dishwashing detergent.

11. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is a hard surface cleaner.

12. A detergent composition comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the detergent composition is a detergent contained in a single-phase, multi-phase, or multi-compartment water-soluble sachet.

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