Stacked multi-section water-soluble unit dose automatic dish detergent pouch

Abstract

A stacked multi-segment water soluble unit dose automatic dish detergent pouch having a particular size and configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a stacked multi-compartment water-soluble unit dose automatic dishwashing detergent sachet having a specific size and configuration. Background Art

[0002] A highly desirable automatic dishwashing detergent product is a stacked sachet that includes one compartment stacked on a second compartment.

[0003] Consumers appreciate the convenience of unit dose product forms and do not have to dispense free-flowing powder or liquid from a container (such as a bottle) into the dispensing drawer of an automatic dishwashing machine, which can be messy and result in variations in the amount of detergent dispensed and thus variations in the performance of the wash cycle.

[0004] The multi-compartment aspect of the sachet also means that detergent formulators can more easily combine liquid and solid ingredients into one product form. For example, having an inner compartment containing a solid portion and a second (and different) inner compartment containing a liquid portion. This means that detergent formulators can incorporate a wider range of chemicals into the detergent product, which in turn can improve performance, typically with numerous beneficial aspects such as improved cleaning performance, and improved anti-staining, drying, care, and glean performance.

[0005] The stacked configuration of the sachet is also a desirable aspect of the detergent product. Stacked sachets tend to be more rigid, stable than other sachet forms (such as side-by-side sachet configurations), and tend to be more ergonomically preferred and easier to handle and use.

[0006] One drawback of these stacked unit dose sachets is the amount of chemicals that can be introduced into the product while still allowing the sachet to be easily used by the dispenser drawer. If more chemicals are to be incorporated into the sachet, the size and dimensions of the sachet need to be carefully controlled to achieve good performance and ease of use. In addition to ease of use, the size and dimensions of the stacked compartments also need to be carefully controlled to allow for improved performance. The rate of release from the dispenser drawer, dissolution into the wash water is affected by the size and dimensions of the compartments of the sachet.

[0007] Increasing the size of the sachet and the available volume of the detergent composition also allows for improved formulation strategies, such as improving the cleaning performance, gloss performance, anti-staining performance, care performance, environmental performance of the detergent product, and having an economical manufacturing cost and efficiency. The choice of the size and dimensions of each compartment of the stacked sachet affects the formulation strategies for achieving these improved performances. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The present invention provides a stacked multi-compartment water-soluble unit dose automatic dishwashing detergent sachet, wherein the sachet comprises a first compartment stacked onto a second compartment, wherein the first compartment comprises one or more internal compartments, wherein the second compartment comprises one or more internal compartments, wherein the sachet contains an automatic dishwashing detergent composition, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent comprises a first component and a second component, wherein the first compartment of the sachet contains the first component of the detergent composition, and wherein the second compartment of the sachet contains the second component of the detergent composition.

[0009] wherein the sachet has an ellipsoidal shape with the following dimensions:

[0010] (i) a major axis in the range of 42 mm to 90 mm;

[0011] (ii) a minor axis in the range of 30 mm to 54 mm;

[0012] (iii) a height in the range of 14 mm to 41 mm; and

[0013] (iv) a total internal compartment volume in the range of 18 ml to 199 ml,

[0014] wherein the first compartment has the following dimensions:

[0015] (i) a major axis in the range of 42 mm to 90 mm;

[0016] (ii) a minor axis in the range of 30 mm to 54 mm;

[0017] (iii) a height in the range of 10 mm to 39 mm; and

[0018] (iv) a total internal compartment volume of 12.6 ml to 189.54 ml,

[0019] wherein the second compartment has the following dimensions:

[0020] (i) a height in the range of 2.0 mm to 31 mm; and

[0021] (ii) a total internal compartment volume of at least 3.0 ml. Detailed Description

[0022] Sachet and Detergent Composition

[0023] The stacked multi-compartment water-soluble unit-dose automatic dishwashing detergent sachet comprises a first compartment stacked onto a second compartment. The first compartment comprises one or more internal compartments. The second compartment comprises one or more internal compartments. The sachet contains an automatic dishwashing detergent composition. The automatic dishwashing detergent contains a first component and a second component. The first compartment of the sachet contains the first component of the detergent composition. The second compartment of the sachet contains the second component of the detergent composition.

[0024] The sachet has an ellipsoidal shape with the following dimensions:

[0025] (i) A major axis in the range of 42 mm to 90 mm, or 45 mm to 80 mm, or 45 mm to 70 mm, or 45 mm to 55 mm;

[0026] (ii) A minor axis in the range of 30 mm to 54 mm, or 32 mm to 40 mm;

[0027] (iii) A height in the range of 14 mm to 41 mm, or 14 mm to 25 mm, or 14 mm to 20 mm; and

[0028] (iv) A total internal compartment volume in the range of 18 ml to 199 ml, or 20 ml to 150 ml, or 20 ml to 50 ml.

[0029] Typically, the first compartment also has an ellipsoidal shape. The first compartment has the following dimensions:

[0030] (i) A major axis in the range of 42 mm to 90 mm, or 45 mm to 80 mm, or 45 mm to 70 mm, or 45 mm to 55 mm;

[0031] (ii) A minor axis in the range of 30 mm to 54 mm, or 32 mm to 40 mm;

[0032] (iii) A height of 10 mm to 39 mm, or 14 mm to 23 mm, or 10 mm to 18 mm;

[0033] And

[0034] (iv) A total internal compartment volume of 12.6 ml to 189.54 ml, or 15 ml to 150 ml, or 15 ml to 47 ml.

[0035] The second compartment has the following dimensions:

[0036] (i) A height in the range of 2.0 mm to 31 mm; and

[0037] (ii) A total internal compartment volume in the range of at least 3.0 ml, or at least 3.5 ml, or at least 4.0 ml.

[0038] The sachet has an ellipsoidal shape. The ellipsoidal shape includes shapes similar to an ellipsoid, such as a distorted ellipsoidal shape. Stacking the second section onto the first section can cause the sachet to have a distorted ellipsoidal shape.

[0039] The major axis of the sachet can be considered as the maximum length or length of the sachet. The minor axis of the sachet can be considered as the maximum width or width of the sachet.

[0040] The major axis of the first section can be regarded as the maximum length or length of the first section. The minor axis of the first section can be regarded as the maximum width or width of the first section.

[0041] Preferably, the first section includes only one internal compartment. However, the first section can include more than one internal compartment, such as two or more, or three or more, or four or more, or five or more, or six or more, or seven or more, or eight or more, or nine or more, or even ten or more internal compartments. These internal compartments of the first section can each independently contain a part of the first component of the detergent composition.

[0042] The second section can include only internal compartments. However, it is preferred that the second section includes more than one internal compartment, such as two or more, or three or more, or four or more, or five or more, or six or more, or seven or more, or eight or more, or nine or more, or even ten or more internal compartments. These internal compartments of the second section can each independently contain a part of the second component of the detergent composition. Preferably, the second section includes three to six internal compartments, preferably four to six internal compartments.

[0043] The first component of the detergent composition is preferably in powder form. However, the first component can be in other forms, such as liquid, or even a combination of forms, such as a part of the first component is in powder form and a part is in liquid form. One part can be powder dispersed in the liquid part, or the liquid part (such as a gel) can be present beside the powder part.

[0044] The second component of the detergent composition is preferably in liquid form. Suitable liquids include gels. The second component can also be in other forms, such as powders, or even combinations of forms, such as part of the second component being in powder form and part being in liquid form. One part can be powder dispersed within the liquid part, or the liquid part (such as a gel) can be present alongside the powder part. When the second section includes more than one internal compartment, these internal compartments can also contain parts in different forms, such as one internal compartment containing a solid part and another internal compartment containing a liquid part. However, even when the second section includes more than one internal compartment, preferably, each of these internal compartments also contains a part in liquid form.

[0045] The first component can be in the form of solid particles. The second component can be in liquid form. The weight ratio of the first component to the second component can be in the range of 2.0:1 to 5.0:1.

[0046] The first component of the detergent composition can be in the form of solid particles and have a bulk density of less than 1000 g / l, or less than 800 g / l, or less than 600 g / l, or less than 500 g / l, or even less than 400 g / l.

[0047] Surfactant

[0048] An automatic dishwashing detergent composition can contain 2400 mg to 9000 mg, preferably 2500 mg to 7500 mg, or 2600 mg to 6000 mg, or 2700 mg to 5000 mg, or 2800 mg to 4000 mg of surfactant.

[0049] Preferably, the surfactant is selected from:

[0050] (i) R-O-EO x , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, and x is from 1 to 30; or

[0051] (ii) R-O-EO x PO y , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and y is from 1 to 20; or

[0052] (iii) R-O-PO y EO x , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and y is from 1 to 20; or

[0053] (iv) R-O-EO x PO y EOx , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, each x is independently from 1 to 20, and y is from 1 to 20; or

[0054] (v) R-O-PO y EO x PO y , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and each y is independently from 1 to 20; or

[0055] (vi) HO-EO x PO y EO x -H, where each x is independently from 1 to 50, and y is from 1 to 20; or

[0056] (vii) HO-PO y EO x PO y -H, where x is from 1 to 50, and each y is independently from 1 to 50; or

[0057] (viii) Any combination thereof.

[0058] Preferably, the second component of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises from 900 mg to 2000 mg of a surfactant having the following formula:

[0059] R-O-EO x

[0060] Wherein:

[0061] R is C6-C 18 alkyl; and

[0062] x is from 1 to 30.

[0063] This is particularly preferred when the second component is in liquid form.

[0064] Preferably, the second component of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises from 300 mg to 1000 mg of a surfactant having the following formula:

[0065] R-O-EO x PO y EO x

[0066] Wherein:

[0067] R is C6-C 18 alkyl;

[0068] each x is independently from 1 to 20; and

[0069] y ranges from 1 to 20.

[0070] This is particularly preferred when the second component is in liquid form.

[0071] Preferably, the second component of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises 300 mg to 1000 mg of a surfactant having the following formula:

[0072] HO-EO x PO y EO x -H

[0073] Wherein:

[0074] R is C6-C 18 alkyl;

[0075] Each x is independently 1 to 20; and

[0076] y ranges from 1 to 20.

[0077] This is particularly preferred when the second component is in liquid form.

[0078] Preferably, the second component of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises:

[0079] (i) 900 mg to 2000 mg of a surfactant having the following formula:

[0080] R-O-EO x

[0081] Wherein:

[0082] R is C6-C 18 alkyl; and

[0083] x is 1 to 30; and

[0084] (ii) 300 mg to 1000 mg of a surfactant having the following formula:

[0085] R-O-EO x PO y EO x

[0086] Wherein:

[0087] R is C6-C 18 alkyl;

[0088] Each x is independently 1 to 20; and

[0089] y ranges from 1 to 20; and

[0090] (iii) 300 mg to 1000 mg of a surfactant having the following formula:

[0091] HO-EO x PO y EO x -H

[0092] wherein:

[0093] each x is independently from 1 to 50; and

[0094] y is from 1 to 20.

[0095] This is particularly preferred when the second component is in liquid form.

[0096] Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises a polymer. Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises an amount of polymer such that the weight ratio of surfactant to polymer present in the composition is in the range of 8:1 to 50:1, or 8:1 to 40:1, or 8:1 to 30:1, or 8:1 to 20:1, or 8:1 to 15:1, or 8:1 to 12:1.

[0097] Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises a carboxylic acid ester polymer. Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises an amount of carboxylic acid ester polymer such that the weight ratio of surfactant to carboxylic acid ester polymer present in the composition is in the range of 8:1 to 50:1, or 8:1 to 40:1, or 8:1 to 30:1, or 8:1 to 20:1, or 8:1 to 15:1, or 8:1 to 12:1. The carboxylic acid ester polymer or a part thereof may be modified, such as sulfonation.

[0098] It is preferred that the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises a sulfonated carboxylic acid ester polymer. Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises an amount of sulfonated carboxylic acid ester polymer such that the weight ratio of surfactant to carboxylic acid ester polymer present in the composition is in the range of 8:1 to 50:1, or 8:1 to 40:1, or 8:1 to 30:1, or 8:1 to 20:1, or 8:1 to 15:1, or 8:1 to 12:1.

[0099] Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises a percarbonate bleach. Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises an amount of percarbonate bleach such that the weight ratio of surfactant to percarbonate bleach present in the composition is in the range of 7:1 to 50:1, or 7:1 to 40:1, or 7:1 to 30:1, or 7:1 to 20:1. A preferred percarbonate bleach is sodium percarbonate, such as coated sodium percarbonate. The percarbonate bleach is preferably present in the first component of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition.

[0100] The second section of the sachet may include at least three internal compartments. Each of these three internal components may contain a portion of the second component. Each of these three internal components may contain:

[0101] (i) A surfactant having the structure R-O-EO x wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group and x is from 1 to 30; and

[0102] (ii) A surfactant having the structure HO-EO x PO y EO x -H, wherein each x is independently from 1 to 50 and y is from 1 to 20.

[0103] The second section may also include a fourth internal compartment. This fourth internal compartment of the second section may contain a portion of the second component. This fourth internal compartment may contain:

[0104] (i) A surfactant having the structure R-O-EO x wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group and x is from 1 to 30;

[0105] (ii) A surfactant having the structure HO-EO x PO y EO x -H, wherein each x is independently from 1 to 50 and y is from 1 to 20; and

[0106] (iii) A surfactant having the structure R-O-PO y EO x PO y wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group, x is from 1 to 20 and each y is independently from 1 to 20.

[0107] The second section may include a fifth internal compartment. This fifth internal compartment of the second section may contain a portion of the second component. This fifth internal compartment may contain:

[0108] (i) A surfactant having the structure R-O-EO x wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group and x is from 1 to 30;

[0109] (ii) A surfactant having the structure HO-EO x PO y EO x -H, wherein each x is independently from 1 to 50 and y is from 1 to 20; and

[0110] (iii) having a structure R-O-PO y EO x PO y surfactant, wherein R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and each y is independently from 1 to 20.

[0111] Enzyme

[0112] The automatic dishwashing detergent composition may contain 0.5 mg to 20 mg, or 3.0 mg to 19 mg, or 5.0 mg to 18 mg, or 6.0 mg to 15 mg, or 7.0 mg to 14 mg, or 8.0 mg to 12 mg, or 0.5 mg to 5.0 mg, or 0.6 mg to 4.0 mg, or 0.7 mg to 3.0 mg, or 0.8 mg to 2.0 mg, or 0.9 mg to 1.5 mg of amylase based on active enzyme. Suitable amylases are described in more detail below.

[0113] The automatic dishwashing detergent composition may contain 10 mg to 150 mg, or 20 mg to 140 mg, or 40 mg to 130 mg, or 50 mg to 120 mg, or 60 mg to 110 mg, or 70 mg to 100 mg, 10 mg to 50 mg, or 10.5 mg to 40 mg, or 11 mg to 30 mg, or 11.5 mg to 20 mg, or 12 mg to 15 mg of protease based on active enzyme. Suitable proteases are described in more detail below.

[0114] The automatic dishwashing detergent composition may contain at least one, or at least two, or at least three, or at least four, or even at least five additional enzymes selected from lipase, phospholipase, bleaching enzyme, cellulase, dextranase, hemicellulose, mannanase, xylanase and / or glycosyl hydrolase.

[0115] The first component of the detergent composition may be in solid form and contain protease and / or amylase.

[0116] Complexing Agent System

[0117] A complexing agent is a material capable of chelating hardness ions, especially calcium and / or magnesium.

[0118] The automatic dishwashing detergent composition may contain:

[0119] (i) 500 mg to 3000 mg, or 500 mg to 2500 mg, or 500 mg to 2000 mg, or 500 mg to 1500 mg, or 500 mg to 1000 mg of methylglycine-N,N-diacetic acid and

[0120] / or its salts; and

[0121] (ii) Citric acid and / or its salts in an amount greater than 2000 mg to 12000 mg, or 3000 mg to 8000 mg, or 4000 mg to 6000 mg.

[0122] Preferably, the weight ratio of methylglycine - N,N - diacetic acid and / or its salts to citric acid and / or its salts is in the range of 0.08 to 0.90:1, or 0.09:1 to 0.85:1, or 0.10:1 to 0.80:1.

[0123] The first component of the automatic dishwashing detergent composition is preferably in solid form and comprises:

[0124] (i) 500 mg to 3000 mg, or 500 mg to 2500 mg, or 500 mg to 2000 mg, or 500 mg to 1500 mg, or 500 mg to 1000 mg of methylglycine - N,N - diacetic acid and / or its salts; and

[0125] (ii) Citric acid and / or its salts in an amount greater than 2000 mg to 12000 mg, or 3000 mg to 8000 mg, or 4000 mg to 6000 mg.

[0126] The first component may comprise 500 mg to 3000 mg, or 500 mg to 2500 mg, or 500 mg to 2000 mg, or 500 mg to 1500 mg, or 500 mg to 1000 mg of methylglycine - N,N - diacetic acid and / or its salts. This is preferred when the first component is in solid form.

[0127] The first component may comprise citric acid and / or its salts in an amount greater than 2000 mg to 12000 mg, or 3000 mg to 8000 mg, or 4000 mg to 6000 mg. This is preferred when the first component is in solid form.

[0128] Methylglycine - N,N - diacetic acid and / or its salts are preferably trisodium salt of methylglycine - N,N - diacetic acid.

[0129] Citric acid and / or its salts are preferably sodium citrate.

[0130] Other suitable complexing agents that may also be present include glutamic acid - N,N - diacetic acid (GLDA), iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), aspartic acid - N,N - diacetic acid (ASDA), their salts, and mixtures thereof.

[0131] The composition may further comprise 750 mg to 2000 mg of 1 - hydroxyethylidene - 1,1 - diphosphonic acid.

[0132] Other Ingredients

[0133] The automatic dishwashing detergent composition may be free of benzotriazole and tolyltriazole.

[0134] The automatic dishwashing detergent composition may contain 3000 mg to 10000 mg, or 3000 mg to 8000 mg, or 3000 mg to 6000 mg of percarbonate bleach. A preferred percarbonate bleach is sodium percarbonate, such as coated sodium percarbonate.

[0135] Preferably, the automatic dishwashing detergent composition contains less than 3000 mg, or less than 2000 mg, or less than 1500 mg, or less than 1000 mg, or even less than 500 mg of percarbonate bleach. Even more preferably, the composition is free of percarbonate bleach.

[0136] The composition may contain 2000 mg to 12000 mg of a filler.

[0137] Further Description of the Detergent Composition

[0138] The composition is preferably encapsulated in a water-soluble film such as polyvinyl alcohol. Particularly preferred is a unit dosage form of the composition encapsulated in a polyvinyl alcohol film having a thickness of less than 100 μm.

[0139] The composition is preferably free of phosphates.

[0140] The detergent composition may contain a terpolymer. Suitable terpolymers contain vinyl lactam monomers, (meth)acrylic acid monomers, and (meth)acrylic acid linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl ester monomers. Preferably, the terpolymer contains vinyl pyrrolidone monomers, acrylic acid monomers, and (meth)acrylic acid linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl ester monomers. Preferably, the terpolymer contains: i) about 20 wt% to about 90 wt%, preferably about 40 wt% to about 70 wt% of vinyl pyrrolidone, ii) about 1 wt% to about 55 wt%, preferably about 15 wt% to 40 wt% of (meth)acrylic acid; and iii) about 1 wt% to about 25 wt%, preferably about 5 wt% to about 20 wt% of (meth)acrylic acid linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl ester. Preferably, the terpolymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 10000 gmol-1 to about 2000000 gmol-1 as measured by appropriate techniques. A preferred (meth)acrylic acid linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl ester is lauryl methacrylate. Terpolymers suitable for use herein include Styleze 2000 and Acrylidone LM, both supplied by Ashland. Preferably, the composition of the present invention contains about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably about 0.2% to about 5% of the terpolymer by weight of the composition.

[0141] Surfactants suitable for use herein include nonionic surfactants. Preferably, the composition does not contain any other surfactants. Conventionally, nonionic surfactants have been used for surface modification purposes in automatic dishwashing, specifically for sheets, to avoid film formation and spotting and to improve gloss. It has been found that nonionic surfactants can also help prevent soil redeposition.

[0142] Preferably, the composition comprises a nonionic surfactant, preferably a nonionic surfactant system. More preferably, the nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant system has a phase inversion temperature between 20 °C and 70 °C, preferably between 35 °C and 65 °C, as measured at a concentration of 1% in distilled water. The so-called "nonionic surfactant system" herein refers to a mixture of two or more nonionic surfactants. A nonionic surfactant system is preferably used herein. Compared with a single nonionic surfactant, the nonionic surfactant system appears to have improved cleaning and conditioning properties and better stability in the product.

[0143] The phase inversion temperature is the temperature at which, below which, the surfactant or its mixture preferentially partitions into the aqueous phase as oil-swollen micelles, and above which, partitions into the oil phase as water-swollen reverse micelles. The phase inversion temperature can be visually determined by identifying at which temperature turbidity occurs.

[0144] The phase inversion temperature of the nonionic surfactant or system can be determined as follows: Prepare a solution containing 1% by weight of the corresponding surfactant or mixture in distilled water. The solution is gently stirred before phase inversion temperature analysis to ensure that the process occurs under chemical equilibrium. The phase inversion temperature is obtained in a thermostatically controlled bath by immersing the solution in a 75 mm sealed glass test tube. To ensure no leakage, the test tube is weighed before and after phase inversion temperature measurement. The temperature is gradually increased at a rate of less than 1 °C / minute until the temperature reaches a few degrees below the estimated phase inversion temperature. The phase inversion temperature is visually determined at the first turbidity mark.

[0145] Suitable nonionic surfactants include: i) ethoxylated nonionic surfactants prepared by the reaction of a monohydroxy alkanol or alkylphenol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms with preferably at least 3 moles, particularly preferably at least 5 moles and even more preferably at least 7 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol or alkylphenol; ii) alcohol alkoxylated surfactants having 6 to 20 carbon atoms and at least one ethoxy and propoxy group. A mixture of surfactants i) and ii) is preferably used herein.

[0146] Other suitable nonionic surfactants are epoxy-capped poly(alkoxylated) alcohols represented by the formula:

[0147] R1O[CH2CH(CH3)O]x[CH2CH2O]y[CH2CH(OH)R2](I)

[0148] wherein R1 is a straight-chain or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 4 to 18 carbon atoms; R2 is a straight-chain or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 26 carbon atoms; x is an integer having an average value of 0.5 to 1.5, more preferably about 1; and y is an integer having a value of at least 15, more preferably at least 20.

[0149] Preferably, the surfactant of formula I has at least about 10 carbon atoms in the terminal epoxide unit [CH2CH(OH)R2]. Suitable surfactants of formula I according to the present invention are POLY- SLF-18B nonionic surfactants of Olin Corporation, as described, for example, in WO 94 / 22800 published by Olin Corporation on October 13, 1994.

[0150] Preferably, the nonionic surfactant is a surfactant system comprising at least two nonionic surfactants. Preferably, at least one nonionic surfactant of the surfactant system is an ethoxylated alcohol which contains 5 to 25 moles of ethylene oxide / mole of surfactant. More preferably, the surfactant system further comprises an alkoxylated alcohol containing ethoxy and propoxy groups. Preferably, the weight ratio of the two nonionic surfactants (i.e., the ethoxylated alcohol and the alkoxylated alcohol containing ethoxy and propoxy groups) is from 2:1 to 1:2.

[0151] Excellent drying and gloss benefits are obtained with compositions comprising a dispersant polymer and / or a complexing agent. For the purposes of the present invention, a "complexing agent" is a compound capable of binding polyvalent ions such as calcium, magnesium, lead, copper, zinc, cadmium, mercury, manganese, iron, aluminum and other cationic polyvalent ions to form water-soluble complexes.

[0152] Sulfonated / carboxylated polymers are particularly suitable for the compositions of the present invention.

[0153] Suitable sulfonated / carboxylated polymers described herein may have a weight-average molecular weight of less than or equal to about 100,000 Da, or less than or equal to about 75,000 Da, or less than or equal to about 50,000 Da, or from about 3,000 Da to about 50,000 Da, preferably from about 5,000 Da to about 45,000 Da.

[0154] Preferred sulfonated monomers include one or more of the following: 1-acrylamide-1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-acrylamide-2-propanesulfonic acid, 2-acrylamide-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-methylacrylamide-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 3-methylacrylamide-2-hydroxy-propanesulfonic acid, allylsulfonic acid, methallylsulfonic acid, allyloxybenzenesulfonic acid, methallyloxybenzenesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(2-propenyloxy)propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-propene-1-sulfonic acid, styrenesulfonic acid, vinylsulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate, sulfomethylacrylamide, sulfomethylmethylacrylamide, and mixtures of said acids or their water-soluble salts.

[0155] Preferably, the polymer comprises monomers in the following amounts: about 40% to about 90%, preferably about 60% to about 90% by weight of the polymer, of one or more carboxylic acid monomers; about 5% to about 50%, preferably about 10% to about 40% by weight of the polymer, of one or more sulfonic acid monomers; and optionally about 1% to about 30%, preferably about 2% to about 20% by weight of the polymer, of one or more nonionic monomers. Particularly preferred polymers comprise about 70% to about 80% by weight of the polymer of at least one carboxylic acid monomer, and about 20% to about 30% by weight of the polymer of at least one sulfonic acid monomer.

[0156] In the polymer, all or some of the carboxylic acid groups or sulfonic acid groups may be present in neutralized form, i.e., the acidic hydrogen atoms of the carboxylic acid groups and / or sulfonic acid groups in some or all of the acid groups may be replaced by metal ions, preferably alkali metal ions and specifically by sodium ions.

[0157] The carboxylic acid is preferably (meth)acrylic acid. The sulfonic acid monomer is preferably 2-acrylamide-2-propanesulfonic acid (AMPS).

[0158] Preferred commercially available polymers include: Alcosperse 240 and Aquatreat AR 540 supplied by Nouryon; Acumer 3100, Acumer 2000, Acusol 587G and Acusol 588G supplied by Dow. Particularly preferred polymers are Acusol 587G and Acusol 588G supplied by Dow. Suitable polymers include low molecular weight anionic carboxylic acid polymers. They can be homopolymers or copolymers with a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to about 200,000 g / mol or less than or equal to about 75,000 g / mol or less than or equal to about 50,000 g / mol or from about 3,000 g / mol to about 50,000 g / mol, preferably from about 5,000 g / mol to about 45,000 g / mol. The polymeric dispersant can be a low molecular weight homopolymer of polyacrylate with an average molecular weight of 1,000 to 20,000, specifically 2,000 to 10,000, and specifically preferably 3,000 to 5,000.

[0159] The polymer can be a copolymer of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid, a copolymer of acrylic acid and / or methacrylic acid with maleic acid, and a copolymer of acrylic acid and / or methacrylic acid with fumaric acid having a molecular weight less than 70,000. Its molecular weight ranges from 2,000 g / mol to 80,000 g / mol and more preferably from 20,000 g / mol to 50,000 g / mol and specifically from 30,000 g / mol to 40,000 g / mol, and the ratio of (meth)acrylate to maleate or fumarate segments is from 30:1 to 1:2.

[0160] The polymer can be a copolymer of acrylamide and acrylate with a molecular weight of 3,000 to 100,000 or 4,000 to 20,000, and an acrylamide content of less than 50% or less than 20% by weight of the dispersant polymer can also be used. Alternatively, such polymers can have a molecular weight of 4,000 to 20,000 and an acrylamide content of 0% to 15% by weight of the polymer.

[0161] Polymers suitable for use herein also include itaconic acid homopolymers and copolymers.

[0162] Alternatively, the polymer can be selected from the group consisting of alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines, alkoxylated polycarboxylates, polyethylene glycols, styrene copolymers, sulfate cellulose esters, carboxylated polysaccharides, amphiphilic graft copolymers, and mixtures thereof.

[0163] Inorganic and organic bleaching agents are suitable for use herein. Inorganic bleaching agents include peroxygenated salts, such as perborates, percarbonates, perphosphates, persulfates and persilicates. Inorganic peroxygenated salts are generally alkali metal salts. The inorganic peroxygenated salts can be included as crystalline solids without additional protection. Alternatively, the salts can be coated. Suitable coatings include sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium silicate and mixtures thereof. The coatings can be applied to the surface as a mixture or applied sequentially in layers.

[0164] Alkali metal percarbonates, specifically sodium percarbonate, are preferred bleaching agents for use herein. The percarbonates are most preferably incorporated into the product in coated form, which provides stability within the product.

[0165] Potassium peroxymonosulfate is another inorganic peroxygenated salt that can be used herein.

[0166] Typical organic bleaching agents are organic peroxyacids, especially dodecanedioxyacid, tetradecanedioxyacid and hexadecanedioxyacid. Monoperazelaic acid and diperazelaic acid, monopertridecanedioic acid and dipertridecanedioic acid are also suitable for use herein. Diacyl and tetraacyl peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide and lauroyl peroxide are other organic peroxides that can be used in the context of the present invention.

[0167] Other typical organic bleaching agents include peroxyacids, specific examples being alkyl peroxyacids and aryl peroxyacids. Preferred representatives are (a) peroxybenzoic acid and its ring-substituted derivatives, such as alkyl peroxybenzoic acids, and peroxy-α-naphthoic acid and magnesium monoperphthalate, (b) aliphatic or substituted aliphatic peroxyacids, such as peroxylauric acid, peroxystearic acid, ε-phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic acid [phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic acid (PAP)], o-carboxybenzamidoperoxyhexanoic acid, N-nonenamidohexadioic acid and N-nonenamidosuccinate, and (c) aliphatic and araliphatic diperoxycarboxylic acids, such as 1,12-diperoxycarboxylic acid, 1,9-diperoxynonanedioic acid, diperoxysebacic acid, diperoxytetradecanedioic acid, diperoxyphthalic acid, 2-decyldiperoxybutane-1,4-dioic acid, N,N-terephthaloyl bis(6-aminoperoxyhexanoic acid).

[0168] Bleaching activators are generally organic peracid precursors that enhance bleaching during the cleaning process at 60 °C and lower temperatures. Bleaching activators suitable for use herein include compounds that provide, under perhydrolysis conditions, aliphatic peroxycarboxylic acids preferably having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, specifically 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and / or optionally substituted perbenzoic acid. Suitable substances have O-acyl and / or N-acyl groups and / or optionally substituted benzoyl groups with the specified number of carbon atoms. Preferred are polyacylated alkylenediamines, specifically tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED), acylated triazine derivatives, specifically 1,5-diacetyl-2,4-dioxohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine (DADHT), acylated glycolurils, specifically tetraacetylglycoluril (TAGU), N-acylimides, specifically N-nonanoylsuccinimide (NOSI), acylated phenolsulfonates, specifically n-nonanoyl or isononanoyloxybenzenesulfonates (n- or iso-NOBS), decanoyloxybenzoic acid (DOBA), carboxylic anhydrides, specifically phthalic anhydride, acylated polyols, specifically triacetin, ethylene glycol diacetate, and 2,5-diacetoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran, and triethyl acetylcitrate (TEAC).

[0169] The compositions herein preferably contain a bleaching catalyst, preferably a metal-containing bleaching catalyst. More preferably, the metal-containing bleaching catalyst is a transition metal-containing bleaching catalyst, especially a manganese- or cobalt-containing bleaching catalyst.

[0170] Bleaching catalysts preferably used herein include manganese triazacyclononane and related complexes; Co, Cu, Mn, and Fe bipyridylamines and related complexes; and pentaamine cobalt(III) acetate and related complexes.

[0171] The composition preferably contains an inorganic builder. Suitable inorganic builders are selected from the group consisting of carbonates, silicates, and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred for use herein is sodium carbonate.

[0172] When describing the enzyme variants herein, the following nomenclature is used for ease of reference: original amino acid: position: substituted amino acid. The standard enzyme IUPAC 1-letter code for amino acids is used.

[0173] Suitable proteases include metalloproteases and serine proteases (including neutral or alkaline microbial serine proteases), such as subtilisin (EC 3.4.21.62) and chemically modified or genetically modified mutants thereof. Suitable proteases include subtilisin (EC 3.4.21.62), including those derived from the genus Bacillus, such as Bacillus lentus, Bacillus alkalophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus pumilus, and Bacillus gibsonii.

[0174] Particularly preferred proteases for use in the detergents of the present invention are polypeptides that exhibit at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, more preferably at least 98%, even more preferably at least 99%, and particularly 100% identity to the wild-type enzyme from Bacillus lentus, using the BPN' numbering system and amino acid abbreviations as shown in WO00 / 37627 (which is incorporated herein by reference), and the polypeptide contains mutations at one or more, preferably two or more, and more preferably three or more of the following positions: V68A, N87S, S99D, S99SD, S99A, S101G, S101M, S103A, V104N / I, G118V, G118R, S128L, P129Q, S130A, Y167A, R170S, A194P, V205I, and / or M222S.

[0175] Most preferably, the protease is selected from the group consisting of the following mutations (BPN' numbering system) relative to the PB92 wild-type (SEQ ID NO:2 in WO 08 / 010925) or the subtilisin 309 wild-type (sequence according to the PB92 backbone, except containing the natural variation N87S).

[0176] (i) G118V + S128L + P129Q + S130A

[0177] (ii) S101M + G118V + S128L + P129Q + S130A

[0178] (iii) N76D + N87R + G118R + S128L + P129Q + S130A + S188D + N248R (iv) N76D + N87R + G118R + S128L + P129Q + S130A + S188D + V244R (v) N76D + N87R + G118R + S128L + P129Q + S130A

[0179] (vi) V68A + N87S + S101G + V104N

[0180] Suitable commercially available proteases include those sold by Novozymes A / S (Denmark) under the trade names and those sold by Genencor International under the trade names and those sold by Solvay Enzymes under the trade names and those sold, and those purchased from Henkel / Kemira, namely BLAP.

[0181] Enzymes preferably used herein include α - amylases, including those derived from bacterial or fungal sources, including chemically modified or genetically modified mutants (variants). Preferred alkaline α - amylases are derived from strains of Bacillus, such as Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus stearothermophilus, Bacillus subtilis or other Bacillus sp., such as Bacillus sp. NCIB 12289, NCIB 12512, NCIB 12513, DSM 9375 (USP 7,153,818), DSM 12368, DSMZ No. 12649, KSM AP1378 (WO 97 / 00324), KSM K36 or KSM K38 (EP 1,022,334). Preferred amylases include:

[0182] (a) The variants described in US 5,856,164 and WO99 / 23211, WO 96 / 23873, WO00 / 60060 and WO

[0183] 06 / 002643, particularly variants having one or more substitutions at the following positions relative to the AA560 enzyme listed as SEQ ID No. 12 in WO 06 / 002643:

[0184] 9, 26, 30, 33, 82, 37, 106, 118, 128, 133, 149, 150, 160, 178, 182, 186, 193, 195, 202, 214, 231, 256, 257, 258, 269, 270, 272, 283, 295, 296, 298, 299, 303, 304, 305, 311, 314, 315, 318, 319, 320, 323, 339, 345, 361, 378, 383, 419, 421, 437, 441, 444, 445, 446, 447, 450, 458, 461, 471, 482, 484, and these variants preferably further comprise the deletion of D183* and G184*.

[0190] (b) variants that exhibit at least 95% identity to the wild-type enzyme (SEQ ID NO:7 in US 6,093,562) from Bacillus sp. 707, especially those comprising one or more of the following mutations: M202, M208, S255, R172, and / or M261. Preferably, the amylase comprises one of the M202L or M202T mutations.

[0192] Suitable commercially available α-amylases include and (Novozymes A / S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark), (9000Biozym Biotech Trading GmbH, Wehlistrasse 27b, A-1200 Wien, Austria), OPTISIZE HT and PURASTAR (Genencor International Inc., Palo Alto, California) and (Kao, 14-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8210, Japan). Particularly preferred amylases for use herein include STAINZYME and mixtures thereof.

[0193] Preferably, the protease and / or amylase of the composition is in the form of granules, the granules containing less than 29% by weight of sodium sulfate based on the weight of the granules, or the weight ratio of sodium sulfate to active enzyme (protease and / or amylase) being less than 4:1.

[0194] The composition preferably comprises an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine, more preferably polyethyleneimine, and even more preferably it is ethoxylated polyethyleneimine. Preferably, the composition of the present invention comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 3% by weight of the composition of polyalkyleneimine. The composition containing an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine further contributes to drying and gloss, especially when the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine contains an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine which comprises a polyalkyleneimine backbone, an alkoxy chain and a quaternized group, wherein the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine has a degree of quaternization of 40% to 98%, and wherein:

[0195] i) the polyalkyleneimine backbone accounts for 1% to 40% by weight of the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine;

[0196] ii) the alkoxy chain accounts for 60% to 99% by weight of the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine.

[0197] The alkoxylation of the polyalkyleneimine backbone includes one or two alkoxylation modifications in the nitrogen atoms, depending on whether the modification occurs at the internal nitrogen atoms in the polyalkyleneimine backbone or at the terminal nitrogen atoms, and the alkoxylation modification involves replacing the hydrogen atoms in the polyalkyleneimine by a monoalkoxy chain or preferably a polyalkoxy chain having an average of about 1 to about 50 alkoxy units, wherein the terminal alkoxy unit of the polyalkoxy chain is capped with hydrogen, a C1-C4 alkyl or a mixture thereof. Additionally, each nitrogen atom in the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine can carry a saturated or unsaturated straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl, alkylaryl or aryl substituent, or a combination thereof, preferably a benzyl substituent and / or a C1-C12, preferably C1-C4 alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl substituent, resulting in a neutral or cationic charge on each nitrogen atom, depending on the total number of substituents. These modifications can lead to the permanent quaternization of the nitrogen atoms of the polyalkyleneimine backbone. The degree of permanent quaternization is at least 5%, preferably at least 20%, more preferably at least 40% to 100% of the nitrogen atoms of the polyalkyleneimine backbone.

[0198] Preferably, all nitrogen atoms will contain alkoxylation modifications, although there may be polyalkyleneimines in which only a portion of the nitrogen atoms have been alkoxylated.

[0199] Examples of possible modifications are shown herein, where the modification corresponds to a terminal nitrogen atom in the polyethyleneimine backbone, where R represents an ethylene spacer group, and E represents a C1-C12 alkyl unit, and X- represents a suitable water-soluble counterion (such as chlorine, bromine or iodine), sulfate (i.e., -O-SO3H or -O-SO3-), alkylsulfonate such as methylsulfonate, arylsulfonate such as toluenesulfonate, and alkylsulfate such as methylsulfate (i.e., -O-SO2-OMe).

[0200] Examples of possible modifications are shown where the modification corresponds to an internal nitrogen atom in the polyethyleneimine backbone, where R represents an ethylene spacer group, and E represents a C1-C12 alkyl unit, and X- represents a suitable water-soluble counterion.

[0201] Similarly, by way of example but not limitation, possible modifications to an internal nitrogen atom in the polyethyleneimine backbone are shown below, where R represents an ethylene spacer group, and E represents a C1-C12 alkyl unit, and X- represents a suitable water-soluble counterion.

[0202] The alkoxylation modification of the polyalkyleneimine backbone may include replacing a hydrogen atom by a polyalkyleneoxy chain having on average from about 1 to about 50 alkoxy units, preferably from about 2 to about 40 alkoxy units, more preferably from about 3 to about 30 alkoxy units, and especially from about 3 to about 20 alkoxy units. The alkoxy units are selected from ethoxy (EO), 1,2-propoxy (1,2-PO), butoxy (BO), and combinations thereof. Preferably, the polyalkyleneoxy chain is selected from ethoxy units and combinations of ethoxy and propoxy units. More preferably, the polyalkyleneoxy chain contains on average from about 1 to about 50, more preferably from about 2 to about 40, and especially from about 3 to 20 ethoxy units. It has been found that polyalkyleneimines comprising this degree of ethoxy units provide optimal performance in removing bleach-stainable stains, especially tea and coffee stains. In terms of removing bleach-stainable stains, it is also preferred that the polyalkyleneoxy chain comprises a mixture of ethoxy and propoxy chains, preferably the polyalkyleneoxy chain contains on average from about 1 to about 30 ethoxy units, and more preferably on average from about 0 to about 10, more preferably from about 2 to about 20 ethoxy units and from about 1 to about 10 propoxy units of propoxy units.

[0203] A crystal growth inhibitor is a material that can bind to calcium carbonate crystals and prevent further growth of substances such as aragonite and calcite.

[0204] A particularly preferred crystal growth inhibitor for use herein is HEDP (1-hydroxyethylidene 1,1-diphosphonic acid).

[0205] Metal care agents can prevent or reduce dulling, corrosion or oxidation of metals, including aluminum, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals such as silver and copper.

[0206] Glass care agents can protect the appearance of glass articles during dishwashing. Preferably, the glass care agent is a zinc-containing material, especially hydrozincite.

[0207] The automatic dishwashing composition of the present invention preferably has a pH of about 9 to about 12, more preferably about 10 to less than about 11.5 and especially about 10.5 to about 11.5, measured in distilled water as a 1% weight / volume aqueous solution at 20 °C.

[0208] The automatic dishwashing composition of the present invention preferably has a reserve alkalinity of about 10 to about 20, more preferably about 12 to about 18, at a pH of 9.5, as measured in NaOH with 100 grams of the product at 20 °C.

[0209] Examples

[0210] The following are exemplary embodiments of the sachets according to the present invention.

[0211] A stacked ellipsoidal sachet made of a polyvinyl alcohol film, enclosing an automatic dishwashing detergent composition. The sachet has a major axis of 50 mm, a minor axis of 35 mm and a height of 15 mm, with a total internal compartment volume of 24 ml. The solid components of the composition are enclosed in a first section. The first section has a major axis of 50 mm, a minor axis of 35 mm and a height of 10 mm, and a total internal volume of 20 ml. The liquid components of the composition are enclosed in a second section having 4 separate compartments. The height of the second section is 5 mm, and the total internal volume of the second section is 4 ml.

[0212] The composition has the following composition.

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[0215] The dimensions and values disclosed herein should not be construed as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to represent the recited value and a range functionally equivalent to that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to represent "about 40 mm".

Claims

1. An overlaid multi-compartment water-soluble unit-dose automatic dishwashing detergent sachet, wherein the sachet comprises a first compartment overlaid on a second compartment, wherein the first compartment comprises one or more internal compartments, wherein the second compartment comprises one or more internal compartments, wherein the sachet contains an automatic dishwashing detergent composition, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent comprises a first component and a second component, wherein the first compartment of the sachet contains the first component of the detergent composition, and wherein the second compartment of the sachet contains the second component of the detergent composition, wherein the sachet has an ellipsoidal shape, and the ellipsoidal shape has the following dimensions: (i) A major axis in the range of 42 mm to 90 mm; (ii) A minor axis in the range of 30 mm to 54 mm; (iii) A height in the range of 14 mm to 41 mm; and (iv) A total internal compartment volume in the range of 18 ml to 199 ml, wherein the first compartment has the following dimensions: (i) A major axis in the range of 42 mm to 90 mm; (ii) A minor axis in the range of 30 mm to 54 mm; (iii) A height in the range of 10 mm to 39 mm; and (iv) A total internal compartment volume in the range of 12.6 ml to 189.54 ml, wherein the second compartment has the following dimensions: (i) A height of 2.0 mm to 31 mm; and (ii) A total internal compartment volume of at least 3.0 ml.

2. The sachet according to claim 1, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent contains 2600 mg to 6000 mg of surfactant.

3. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition contains a surfactant selected from: (i) R-O-EO x , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, and x is from 1 to 30; or (ii) R-O-EO x PO y , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and y is from 1 to 20; or (iii) R-O-PO y EO x , where R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group, x is from 1 to 20, and y is from 1 to 20; or (iv) R-O-EO x PO y EO x , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, each x is independently from 1 to 20, and y is from 1 to 20; or (v) R-O-PO y EO x PO y , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and each y is independently from 1 to 20; or (vi) HO-EO x PO y EO x -H, wherein, each x is independently 1 to 50, and y is 1 to 20; or (vii) HO-PO y EO x PO y -H, where x is from 1 to 50 and each y is independently from 1 to 50; or (viii) Any combination thereof.

4. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second compartment comprises at least three internal compartments, each of the three internal components contains a portion of the second component, and each of the three internal components contains: (i) A surfactant having the structure R-O-EO x wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group and x is from 1 to 30; and (ii) having the structure HO-EO x PO y EO x -H surfactant, wherein each x is independently 1 to 50, and y is 1 to 20.

5. The sachet according to claim 4, wherein the second compartment comprises a fourth internal compartment, the fourth internal compartment of the second compartment contains a portion of the second component, and the fourth internal compartment contains: (i) A surfactant having the structure R-O-EO x wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group and x is from 1 to 30; (ii) having the structure HO-EO x PO y EO x -H surfactant, wherein, each x is independently 1 to 50, and y is 1 to 20; and (iii) Surfactants having the structure R-O-PO y EO x PO y wherein R is C6-C 18 alkyl x is 1 to 20, and each y is independently 1 to 20.

6. The sachet according to claim 5, wherein the second compartment comprises a fifth internal compartment, the fifth internal compartment of the second compartment contains a portion of the second component, and the fifth internal compartment contains: (i) A surfactant having the structure R-O-EO x wherein R is a C6-C 18 alkyl group and x is from 1 to 30; (ii) having the structure HO-EO x PO y EO x -H surfactant, wherein each x is independently 1 to 50, and y is 1 to 20; and (iii) A surfactant having the structure R-O-PO y EO x PO y , where R is C6-C 18 alkyl, x is from 1 to 20, and each y is independently from 1 to 20.

7. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent contains 0.5 mg to 5.0 mg of amylase in terms of active enzyme.

8. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent comprises 10 mg to 50 mg of protease in terms of active enzyme.

9. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent comprises, in terms of active enzyme: (i) 0.5 mg to 5.0 mg of amylase; and (ii) 10 mg to 50 mg of protease.

10. The sachet according to any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises at least two additional enzymes selected from lipase, phospholipase, bleaching enzyme, cellulase, dextranase, hemicellulose, mannanase, xylanase and / or glycosyl hydrolase.

11. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent comprises: (i) 500 mg to 2000 mg of methylglycine-N,N-diacetic acid and / or its salt; and (ii) more than 2000 mg to 12000 mg of citric acid and / or its salt.

12. The sachet according to claim 11, wherein the weight ratio of methylglycine-N,N-diacetic acid and / or its salt to citric acid and / or its salt is in the range of 0.08 to 0.90:

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13. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent composition does not contain benzotriazole and tolyltriazole.

14. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprises less than 3000 mg of percarbonate bleach.

15. The sachet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first component is in the form of solid particles, and wherein the second component is in the liquid form, and wherein the weight ratio of the first component to the second component is in the range of 2.0:1 to 5.0:1.

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