Detergent composition

Abstract

A detergent composition comprising an amphoteric surfactant and a fragrance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a detergent composition comprising an amphoteric surfactant and a fragrance. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of detergent products, consumers' basic cleaning needs have been largely met. However, some other unmet consumer needs remain in the laundry sector. Specifically, these unmet needs include additional beneficial effects on fabrics after washing, such as a pleasant scent, whitening, antibacterial properties, odor control, softening, and insect repellency. More specifically, consumers particularly desire a pleasant scent in washed clothes. To achieve this, it is known that various fragrances can be added to laundry products. However, the fragrance provided by adding such fragrances is often unsatisfactory. Therefore, technologies to improve fragrance delivery are desired.

[0003] Betaine, or sulfobetaine, is widely used in consumer products such as shampoos and conditioners to provide beneficial foaming and creamy lather. However, it is primarily used in hair care and personal care products rather than laundry detergents, likely due to its insufficient cleaning power when washing fabrics. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention has surprisingly and unexpectedly discovered that the presence of specific amphoteric surfactants (i.e., betaine or sulfobetaine) in detergent compositions can significantly improve the efficacy of certain classes of fragrance ingredients compared to detergent formulations that do not contain betaine or sulfobetaine.

[0005] In one aspect, the present invention relates to granular detergent compositions comprising a plurality of detergent particles, wherein the composition comprises:

[0006] (a) 0.01% to 10% by weight of an amphoteric surfactant based on the weight of the composition, and

[0007] (b) 0.01% to 10% by weight of flavoring, based on the weight of the composition.

[0008] The amphoteric surfactants are betaine or sulfobetaine.

[0009] The fragrance contains fragrance raw materials (PRM) selected from the group consisting of: hexyl acetate, methyl phenyl acetate, neojasmine aldehyde, geraniol acetate, neryl acetate, terpineol acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate (RT 8.534 KI 1497), diphenyl ether, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, paeonol, isopropyl myristate, cyclopentadecanolactone, γ-methyl ionone, amyl salicylate-2, amyl salicylate-1, methyl cypressone, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-1, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-2, senna-1, ambroxol, senna ketone, and any combination thereof.

[0010] In some implementations, PRM has a logP greater than 3, preferably 3 to 100, more preferably 3.3 to 50, and most preferably 3.5 to 30 (e.g., 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or any range therebetween).

[0011] In some embodiments, the PRM has a boiling point greater than 200°C, preferably 200°C to 800°C, more preferably 220°C to 500°C, and most preferably 240°C to 400°C (e.g., 240°C, 260°C, 280°C, 300°C, 350°C, 400°C, 450°C, 500°C, or any range therebetween).

[0012] In some implementations, the PRM is selected from the group consisting of: geraniol acetate, neryl acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate (RT 8.534 KI 1497), diphenyl ether, hexylcinnamaldehyde, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-1, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-2, safflower aldehyde-1, Ambronat, and any combination thereof.

[0013] In some implementations, the PRM is selected from the group consisting of: hexyl acetate, neojasmine aldehyde, terpine acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate (RT 8.534 KI 1497), diphenyl ether, hexylcinnamaldehyde, paeononitrile, isopropyl myristate, cyclopentadenin lactone, amyl salicylate-2, amyl salicylate-1, methyl cypressinone, ambroxol, benzoyl acetonide, benzoyl acetonide, and any combination thereof.

[0014] In some embodiments, the amphoteric surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: amygdalin oleamidopropyl betaine, wild amygdalin oleamidopropyl betaine, avocado oleamidopropyl betaine, babassu oleamidopropyl betaine, behenamidopropyl betaine, low erucic acid rapeseed oleamidopropyl betaine, capryloyl / decanoamide propyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocoyl / oleamidopropyl betaine, coconut oil / sunflower seed oleamidopropyl betaine, cocoa fatty oleamidopropyl betaine, isostearamide propyl betaine, lauramide propyl betaine, meadowfoam seed oleamidopropyl betaine, lactamide propyl betaine, mink oleamidopropyl betaine, myristamidopropyl betaine, and oat oleamidopropyl betaine. Oleamidopropyl betaine, olive oil amamidopropyl betaine, palm oil amamidopropyl betaine, palm kernel oleamidopropyl betaine, ricin glycol amamidopropyl betaine, sesame amamidopropyl betaine, shea butter amamidopropyl betaine, soybean oil amamidopropyl betaine, stearamidopropyl betaine, tallow amamidopropyl betaine, undecanoamamidopropyl betaine, wheat germ oleamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (CAPHS), lauramide propyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (LAPHS), oleamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (OAPHS), tallow amamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (TAPHS), and combinations thereof. Preferably, the co-surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, oleamidopropyl betaine, tallowamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine, and combinations thereof. More preferably, the co-surfactant is selected from cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, or combinations thereof.

[0015] In some embodiments, the composition further comprises an anionic surfactant, which is preferably selected from the group consisting of: C 10 -C 18 Straight-chain or branched unalkoxylated alkyl sulfate (AS) surfactants, C 12 -C 18 Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) surfactants, C 10 -C 20 Straight-chain or branched alkyl alkoxylated sulfate (AAS) surfactants, fatty acid methyl ester sulfonate (MES) surfactants, and any combination thereof.

[0016] In some embodiments, the anionic surfactant is present at a level of 10% to 50% by weight, preferably 20% to 40% by weight, such as 20% by weight, 25% by weight, 30% by weight, 35% by weight, 40% by weight, 45% by weight, 50% by weight, or any range therebetween, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, and / or the co-surfactant is present at a level of 0.03% to 1% by weight, preferably 0.1% to 0.5% by weight, such as 0.03% by weight, 0.05% by weight, 0.08% by weight, 0.1% by weight, 0.15% by weight, 0.2% by weight, 0.25% by weight, 0.3% by weight, 0.35% by weight, 0.4% by weight, 0.45% by weight, 0.5% by weight, or any range therebetween, based on the total weight of the detergent composition.

[0017] In some embodiments, the weight ratio of the anionic surfactant to the amphoteric surfactant is 25:1 to 2000:1, preferably 30:1 to 1000:1, more preferably 30:1 to 300:1, for example 30:1, 40:1, 50:1, 60:1, 70:1, 80:1, 90:1, 100:1, 120:1, 150:1, 170:1, 200:1, 300:1, 500:1, 1000:1, 2000:1 or any range therebetween.

[0018] In some embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more filler salts, preferably sodium sulfate and / or sodium chloride. Preferably, the filler salt content is in the range of 1% to 85%, more preferably 5% to 75%, more preferably 10% to 65%, and most preferably 15% to 60% by weight of the total detergent composition.

[0019] In some embodiments, the composition further comprises an alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the alkali metal carbonate content, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, is in the range of 1% to 85%, more preferably 5% to 75%, more preferably 10% to 65%, and most preferably 15% to 60%.

[0020] In some embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more components selected from the group consisting of polymers, siloxanes, nonionic surfactants, and combinations thereof.

[0021] In some embodiments, the total surfactant content in the granular detergent composition is 10% to 80% by weight of the composition, preferably 12% to 70%, more preferably 14% to 65%, and most preferably 16% to 60%.

[0022] In some embodiments, the composition comprises:

[0023] (a) 15% to 20% by weight of LAS based on the weight of the composition; and / or

[0024] (b) 4% to 8% AS by weight of the composition; and / or

[0025] (c) 0.05% to 0.35% by weight of cocamidopropyl betaine based on the weight of the composition; and / or

[0026] (d) 0% to 5% by weight of zeolite detergent builder based on the weight of the composition; and / or

[0027] (e) Sodium carbonate, ranging from 5% to 40% by weight based on the weight of the composition; and / or

[0028] (f) Sodium sulfate, at 5% to 40% by weight of the composition; and / or

[0029] (g) 0% to 5% by weight of silicate based on the weight of the composition; and / or

[0030] (h) 0% to 5% by weight of whitening agent based on the weight of the composition.

[0031] In some embodiments, the detergent composition is in the form of an agglomerate, spray-dried powder, and / or extruded powder.

[0032] In some embodiments, the detergent composition is a laundry detergent composition.

[0033] In another aspect, the present invention relates to the use of the above-described detergent composition for washing fabrics.

[0034] Compared to laundry detergent compositions that do not contain betaine or sulfobetaine, this laundry detergent composition has the advantage of improving the efficacy of fragrance ingredients.

[0035] These and other aspects of the invention will become more apparent when reading the following detailed description of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The features and beneficial effects of various embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, which includes examples of specific embodiments 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 of the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, and the invention covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0037] As used herein, when used in claims, articles such as “a” and “an” are understood to refer to one or more substances protected or described by the claims. The terms “comprising,” “containing,” and “including” are all intended to be non-limiting.

[0038] As used herein, the term "particle" refers to trace amounts of solid matter, such as powders, granules, encapsulations, microcapsules, and / or spheres. The particles of the present invention can be spheres, rods, plates, tubes, cubes, cuboids, disks, stars, or flakes of regular or irregular shapes, but they are non-fibrous. The particles of the present invention can have a median particle size of about 2000 µm or less as measured by the median particle size test described herein. Preferably, the particles of the present invention have a median particle size as measured by the median particle size test described herein, ranging from about 1 µm to about 2000 µm, more preferably from about 10 µm to about 1800 µm, even more preferably from about 50 µm to about 1700 µm, even more preferably from about 100 µm to about 1500 µm, even more preferably from about 250 µm to about 1000 µm, and most preferably from about 300 µm to about 800 µm.

[0039] As used herein, the term "detergent granules" refers to granules containing one or more detergency agents, including but not limited to surfactants, bleaching agents, enzymes, polymers, chelating agents, and combinations thereof.

[0040] Unless otherwise specified, as used herein, the term "cleaning composition" includes multipurpose or "heavy-duty" detergents in granular or powder form, particularly detergents for fabric cleaning, and cleaning aids such as bleach, rinsing aids, additives, or pretreatment types; hand-washing dishwashing detergents or light-duty dishwashing detergents, especially those with high foaming properties; machine-washing dishwashing detergents; mouthwash, denture cleaners, car or carpet cleaners, bathroom cleaners; hair shampoos and hair rinses; bath gels and foam baths, and metal cleaners; and cleaning aids such as bleach additives or pretreatment types. In a preferred aspect, the cleaning composition is a solid laundry detergent composition, and more preferably a free-flowing granular laundry detergent composition (i.e., granular laundry detergent products).

[0041] As used herein, the term "primary surfactant" refers to a surfactant present in a composition in an amount greater than that of any other surfactant contained in such a composition.

[0042] As used herein, the term “median particle size” refers to the midpoint of the particle size distribution of detergent particles, as measured by a sieving test as disclosed herein.

[0043] As used herein, the term “aspect ratio” refers to the ratio of the maximum diameter of an article to the minimum diameter of such articles that is orthogonal to the maximum diameter.

[0044] As used herein, the term “water solubility” refers to the solubility of deionized water greater than about 25 g / L, measured at 20°C and atmospheric pressure.

[0045] As used herein, the term "consistently of" means that the composition contains less than about 1%, preferably less than about 0.5%, of any other ingredients not listed.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "substantially free of," "substantially free of," or "substantially non-existent" mean that the indicated material is present in an amount of 0% to about 0.5% by weight, preferably 0% to about 0.1% by weight, or more preferably 0% to about 0.01% by weight, and most preferably not present at an analytically detectable level. The terms "substantially pure" or "substantially pure" mean that the indicated material is present in an amount of about 99.5% to about 100% by weight, preferably about 99.9% to about 100% by weight, and more preferably 99.99% to about 100% by weight, and most preferably all other materials are present only as impurities below an analytically detectable level.

[0047] As used herein, unless otherwise specified, all concentrations and ratios are by weight. Unless otherwise specified, all temperatures are in degrees Celsius (°C). Unless otherwise specified, all conditions are at 20°C and atmospheric pressure. Unless otherwise specified, all polymer molecular weights are determined as weight-average molecular weights.

[0048] Spice ingredients

[0049] The detergent compositions according to this disclosure may contain fragrance ingredients selected from the group consisting of: hexyl acetate, methyl phenyl acetate, neojasmine aldehyde, geraniol acetate, neryl acetate, terpineol acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate (RT 8.534 KI 1497), diphenyl ether, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, paeonol, isopropyl myristate, cyclopentadecanolactone, γ-methyl ionone, amyl salicylate-2, amyl salicylate-1, methyl cypressone, ISO E SUPER ORWOOD-1, ISO E SUPER ORWOOD-2, senna-1, ambroxol, senna ketone, and any combination thereof.

[0050] In some embodiments, the fragrance raw materials may be selected from the group consisting of: geraniol acetate, neryl acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate (RT 8.534 KI 1497), diphenyl ether, hexylcinnamaldehyde, ISO E SUPER ORWOOD-1, ISO E SUPER ORWOOD-2, safflower aldehyde-1, Ambronat, and any combination thereof.

[0051] In some embodiments, the fragrance raw materials may be selected from the group consisting of: hexyl acetate, neojasmine aldehyde, terpine acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate (RT 8.534 KI 1497), diphenyl ether, hexylcinnamaldehyde, paeonol, isopropyl myristate, cyclopentadecanolactone, amyl salicylate-2, amyl salicylate-1, methyl cypressone, ammonium argentide, amidinium, succinate, and any combination thereof.

[0052] PRMs are characterized by their boiling point (BP) measured at atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg) and their octanol / water partition coefficient (P), which can be described by logP and determined according to testing methods commonly used in industry. Based on these properties, PRMs can be classified into Quadrant I, Quadrant II, Quadrant III, or Quadrant IV fragrances, as detailed below. Fragrances with multiple PRMs from different quadrants may be desirable, for example, to provide beneficial aromatic effects at different points of contact during normal use.

[0053] Specifically, flavor raw materials (PRMs) having a boiling point (BP) below about 250°C and a logP of less than about 3 are generally referred to as Quadrant I flavor raw materials. Quadrant I flavor raw materials are preferably limited to less than 30% of the flavor composition. Flavor raw materials having a BP above about 250°C and a logP greater than about 3 are generally referred to as Quadrant IV flavor raw materials, flavor raw materials having a BP above about 250°C and a logP less than about 3 are generally referred to as Quadrant II flavor raw materials, and flavor raw materials having a BP below about 250°C and a logP greater than about 3 are generally referred to as Quadrant III flavor raw materials.

[0054] In some embodiments, the level of PRM in this disclosure may be from 0.001 wt% to 1 wt%, preferably from 0.002 wt% to 0.5 wt%, for example 0.002 wt%, 0.005 wt%, 0.01 wt%, 0.03 wt%, 0.05 wt%, 0.07 wt%, 0.09 wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.3 wt%, 0.5 wt%, or any range thereto, based on the total weight of the detergent composition.

[0055] Amphoteric surfactants

[0056] The amphoteric surfactant in the detergent particles described in this invention can be betaine having formula (I).

[0057] (I)

[0058] Wherein R1 is a straight-chain alkyl group containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 is an alkylene group containing 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethylene or propylene group; R3 and R5 are independently alkyl groups containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably methyl or ethyl groups; R4 is an alkylene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and preferably a methylene or ethylene group.

[0059] Or sulfobetaine of formula (II),

[0060] (II)

[0061] Wherein R1 is a straight-chain alkyl group containing 8 to 22 carbon atoms; R2 is an alkylene group containing 2 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably an ethylene or propylene group; R3 and R5 are independently alkyl groups containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and preferably methyl or ethyl groups; R4' is an alkylene or hydroxyalkylene group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and preferably a methylene, ethylene, or hydroxypropylene (CH2CHOHCH2) group.

[0062] Preferably, the amphoteric surfactant can be betaine or sulfobetaine selected from the group consisting of: amygdalin oleamidopropyl betaine, wild amygdalin oleamidopropyl betaine, avocado oleamidopropyl betaine, babassu oleamidopropyl betaine, behenamidopropyl betaine, low erucic acid rapeseed oleamidopropyl betaine, capryloyl / decanoyl oleamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocoyl / oleamidopropyl betaine, cocoyl / sunflower seed oleamidopropyl betaine. Aminopropyl betaine, cocoa fatty acid aminopropyl betaine, isostearamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, meadowfoam seed oleamidopropyl betaine, lactamidopropyl betaine, mink oleamidopropyl betaine, myristamidopropyl betaine, oat oleamidopropyl betaine, oleic acid aminopropyl betaine, olive oil aminopropyl betaine, palm oil aminopropyl betaine, palm kernel oleamidopropyl betaine Betaine, ricinoleic acid amamidopropyl betaine, sesaminamide propyl betaine, shea butteramide propyl betaine, soybean oil amamidopropyl betaine, stearamide propyl betaine, tallow amamidopropyl betaine, undecanoamide propyl betaine, wheat germ oil amamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (CAPHS), lauramide propyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (LAPHS), oleamide propyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (OAPHS), tallow amamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (TAPHS), and combinations thereof; preferably selected from the group consisting of cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramide propyl betaine, oleamide propyl betaine, tallow amamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine, and combinations thereof; and more preferably selected from cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramide propyl betaine, or combinations thereof.

[0063] Anionic surfactants

[0064] The detergent compositions according to this disclosure may contain anionic surfactants. The content of anionic surfactants in the finished product (i.e., the detergent composition) may be in the range of 15% to 60% by weight, preferably 15% to 50% by weight, more preferably 20% to 40% by weight, for example 20% by weight, 25% by weight, 30% by weight, 35% by weight, 40% by weight, 45% by weight, 50% by weight, or any range therebetween, based on the total weight of the detergent composition.

[0065] Anionic surfactants can be selected from the group consisting of the following: C 10 -C 20 Straight-chain or branched alkyl alkoxylated sulfate (AAS) surfactants; C6-C 20 Straight-chain or branched unalkoxylated alkyl sulfate (AS) surfactants; C 10 -C 20Linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) surfactants; fatty acid methyl ester sulfonates (MES) surfactants and combinations thereof.

[0066] Alkyl sulfates, alkylalkoxylated sulfates, and alkylbenzene sulfonates can be straight-chain or branched, substituted or unsubstituted, and can be derived from petrochemical or biological materials. Suitable alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) are available, preferably obtained by sulfonating commercially available straight-chain alkylbenzenes (LABs). Suitable LABs include lower and higher 2-phenyl LABs, such as those marketed under the trade name Hyblene. ® Those supplied by Sasol. Suitable sulfate detergency surfactants include alkyl sulfates, preferably C8-C18 alkyl sulfates, or primarily C-12 alkyl sulfates.

[0067] Specifically, the anionic surfactant used in the detergent compositions of the present invention may comprise a branched or straight-chain unalkoxylated alkyl group containing about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms, and is therefore also referred to as a medium-cut AS or MCAS. Preferably, the AS has the general formula RO-SO3. - M + Where R is a branched or straight-chain non-alkoxylated C6-C 16 The surfactant contains an alkyl group, and M is an alkali metal cation, an alkaline earth metal cation, or an ammonium cation. More preferably, the R group of the AS surfactant contains about 8 to about 16 carbon atoms, more preferably about 10 to about 14 carbon atoms, and most preferably about 12 to about 14 carbon atoms. R may be substituted or unsubstituted, and is preferably unsubstituted. R does not have any degree of alkoxylation. M is preferably a sodium cation, a potassium cation, or a magnesium cation, and more preferably a sodium cation.

[0068] The amount of AS surfactant present in the detergent compositions of the present invention can range from about 50% by weight to about 95% by weight, and preferably from about 75% by weight to about 93% by weight, based on the total weight of the detergent particles. Having this high content of one or more AS surfactants, the detergent particles of the present invention exhibit high detergency and very good solubility characteristics. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the detergent particles contain about 75% by weight to about 93% by weight, preferably about 80% by weight to about 86% by weight, of an AS mixture, which is substantially composed of about 70% by weight to about 80% by weight of C 12 AS and 20% to about 30% C 14 AS is composed of.

[0069] Detergent composition

[0070] The detergent compositions of the present invention may be in the form of granular detergent compositions, liquid detergent compositions, or unit-dose products. Preferably, the detergent compositions of the present invention may comprise detergent particles. Detergent particles may be in the form of agglomerates, spray-dried powders, and / or extruded powders.

[0071] In some embodiments, the detergent composition is a laundry detergent composition.

[0072] Method for preparing detergent granules

[0073] This invention relates to a method for preparing detergent particles, wherein the detergent particles comprise: (i) a main surfactant selected from the group consisting of: C 10 -C 20 Straight-chain or branched alkyl alkoxylated sulfate (AAS) surfactants; C6-C 20 Straight-chain or branched unalkoxylated alkyl sulfate (AS) surfactants; C 10 -C 20 The surfactant comprises (ii) a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) surfactant; (iii) a fatty acid methyl ester sulfonate surfactant; (iv) an amphoteric surfactant, which is betaine or sulfobetaine; and (iii) a water-soluble inorganic salt. An exemplary preparation method comprises the following steps in sequence: first, preheating the main surfactant at about 50°C to 80°C; second, adding a water-soluble inorganic salt to the preheated main surfactant at 50°C to 80°C with stirring to form a mixture; third, adding a co-surfactant to the mixture at 50°C to 80°C to form a mixed paste; and finally, drying the mixed paste to form detergent particles.

[0074] For example, the preparation method includes the following steps: (a) providing a mixture of an amphoteric surfactant and a water-soluble inorganic salt; (b) preheating the main surfactant at 50°C to 80°C; (c) adding the mixture from step (a) to the preheated main surfactant in step (b) at 60°C to 75°C with stirring to form a mixed paste; and (d) drying the mixed paste formed in step (c) to form detergent particles. The premixing step (a) can be performed before, after, or simultaneously with the preheating step (b). The premixing step (a) can be performed at ambient temperature or at an elevated temperature of 30°C to 80°C.

[0075] In some implementations, the temperature of the paste during manufacturing is set to a preferred range, such as 60°C to 75°C. It is not desirable to be bound by theory; it is believed that the temperature of the paste may have a significant impact on the drying rate.

[0076] Water-soluble inorganic salts

[0077] The detergent particles described in this invention also contain 0.5% to 20% water-soluble inorganic salts as fillers.

[0078] Adding water-soluble salts can help improve the flowability of the granules, making them easier to handle during storage, transportation, and manufacturing. On the other hand, if the detergent granules contain excessively high amounts of water-soluble inorganic salts, it may be necessary to reduce the amount of surfactant in such detergent granules, which is undesirable. The water-soluble salts in the detergent granules used in this invention are selected from the group consisting of sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, sodium silicate, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the water-soluble salts are selected from sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, or combinations thereof.

[0079] The amount of water-soluble salt present in the detergent particles of the present invention can be in the range of about 0.5% by weight to about 70% by weight, for example, 5% by weight, 10% by weight, 20% by weight, 30% by weight, 40% by weight, 50% by weight, 60% by weight, 70% by weight or any range thereto.

[0080] In some embodiments, the preferred level of water-soluble salts (e.g., sodium sulfate) in the detergent particles is 10% to 30% by weight. It is not desirable to be bound by theory, but it is believed that the content of water-soluble salts can have a significant impact on the drying rate.

[0081] Water content

[0082] The detergent granules of the present invention may contain about 1% to about 5% by weight, preferably about 1.5% to about 4% by weight, and more preferably about 2% to about 3% by weight of water. Excessive water in the detergent granules may adversely affect their flowability and handleability.

[0083] Other ingredients

[0084] The detergent particles of the present invention may contain one or more other ingredients, such as nonionic surfactants, bleaching active substances, fragrances, enzymes, polymers, chelating agents, brighteners, tinting dyes, colorants, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixatives, siloxanes, fabric softeners (such as clay), flocculants (such as polyethylene oxide), defoamers, or any combination thereof. The detergent particles may also contain alkaline reagents, such as NaOH.

[0085] Suitable nonionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of: C8-C18 alkyl ethoxylates (such as NEODOL from Shell). ®Nonionic surfactants); C6-C12 alkylphenol alkoxylates, wherein preferably the alkoxyl unit is an ethylene oxy unit, a propylene oxy unit, or a mixture thereof; condensates of C12-C18 alcohols and C6-C12 alkylphenols with ethylene oxide / propylene oxide block polymers (such as Pluronic from BASF). ® ); alkyl polysaccharides, preferably alkyl polyglycosides; methyl ester ethoxylates; polyhydroxy fatty acid amides; ether-terminated poly(alkoxylated) alcohol surfactants; and mixtures thereof.

[0086] Preferred nonionic detergency surfactants are alkyl glycosides and / or alkyl alkoxylated alcohols. The alkyl alkoxylated alcohols are preferably C8-C18 alkyl alkoxylated alcohols having an average degree of alkoxylation of 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, or 1 to 20, or 1 to 10. More preferably, the alkyl alkoxylated alcohols are C8-C18 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. The alkyl alkoxylated alcohols may be straight-chain or branched, and substituted or unsubstituted. Suitable nonionic surfactants also include BASF's Lutensol (trade name). ® Those that are sold.

[0087] Suitable bleaching active materials of the present invention may include the following sources: hydrogen peroxide, bleaching activators (such as tetraacetylethylenediamine and / or alkyloxybenzenesulfonates), bleaching catalysts (such as oxazinidine bleaching catalysts, transition metal bleaching catalysts, especially manganese and iron bleaching catalysts), pre-formed peracids (such as phthalimide peroxyhexanoic acid), and photobleaching agents (such as zinc sulfonated phthalocyanine and / or aluminum sulfonated phthalocyanine). Particularly suitable bleaching agents include combinations of hydrogen peroxide sources with bleaching activators and / or bleaching catalysts.

[0088] Suitable enzymes can be selected from the group consisting of: proteases, amylases, cellulases, lipases, bleaching enzymes (such as peroxidases / oxidases), pectin lyases (including those of plant, bacterial, or fungal origin), and their variants.

[0089] Suitable polymers can be selected from the group consisting of: carboxylate polymers, detergency polymers, anti-redeposition polymers, cellulose polymers, and care polymers.

[0090] Preferred polymers are carboxylate polymers, more preferably copolymers, comprising: (i) 50% to less than 98% by weight of structural units derived from one or more monomers containing carboxyl groups; (ii) 1% to less than 49% by weight of structural units derived from one or more monomers containing sulfonate moieties; and (iii) 1% to 49% by weight of structural units derived from one or more types of monomers selected from ether-containing monomers. Preferably, the carboxylate polymer has a weight-average molecular weight of at least 30 kDa, or at least 50 kDa, or even at least 70 kDa. 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 30,000 Da to 100,000 Da, or 50,000 Da to 100,000 Da, or 60,000 Da to 80,000 Da.

[0091] Suitable detergent polymers are produced by Clariant with TexCare. ® A range of polymers are available for sale, such as TexCare. ® SRN240 and TexCare ® SRA300. Other suitable detergency polymers are available from Solvay with Repel-o-Tex. ® A range of polymers are available, such as Repel-o-Tex. ® SF2 and Repel-o-Tex ® Crystal.

[0092] Suitable anti-redeposition polymers include polyethylene glycol polymers and / or polyethyleneimine polymers. Suitable polyethylene glycol polymers include random graft copolymers comprising: (i) a hydrophilic backbone comprising polyethylene glycol; and (ii) hydrophobic side chains selected from the group consisting of: C4-C25 alkyl groups, polypropylene, polybutene, vinyl esters of saturated C1-C6 monocarboxylic acids, C1-C6 alkyl esters of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and mixtures thereof. Suitable polyethylene glycol polymers have a polyethylene glycol backbone with randomly grafted polyvinyl acetate side chains. The average molecular weight of the polyethylene glycol backbone can range from 2,000 Da to 20,000 Da, or from 4,000 Da to 8,000 Da. The molecular weight ratio of the polyethylene glycol backbone to the polyvinyl acetate side chains can range from 1:1 to 1:5, or from 1:1.2 to 1:2. The average number of grafting sites per ethylene oxide unit can be less than 1 or less than 0.8, and can be in the range of 0.5 to 0.9, or in the range of 0.1 to 0.5 or 0.2 to 0.4. A suitable polyethylene glycol polymer is Sokalan HP22.

[0093] 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.

[0094] Suitable care polymers include cationic or hydrophobically modified cellulose polymers. Such modified cellulose polymers can provide fabrics with beneficial anti-abrasion and dye-locking effects during washing cycles. Suitable cellulose polymers include cationic modified hydroxyethyl cellulose. Other suitable care polymers include dye-locking polymers, such as condensation oligomers produced by the condensation of imidazole and epichlorohydrin, preferably in a 1:4:1 ratio. A suitable commercially available dye-locking polymer is Polyquart. ® FDI (Cognis). Other suitable care polymers include amino-siloxanes, which can provide beneficial effects on fabric feel and fabric shape retention.

[0095] Suitable chelating agents are selected from: diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), diethylenetriaminepenta (methylphosphonic acid), ethylenediamine-N'N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), ethylenediaminetetra (methylenephosphonic acid), hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid (HEDP), hydroxyethanedi (methylenephosphonic acid), NTA, MGDA, GLDA, etc. Preferred chelating agents are EDDS and / or GLDA and / or MGDA. The composition preferably contains EDDS or a salt thereof. Preferably, EDDS is in the S,S enantiomer form. Preferably, the composition contains disodium salt of 4,5-dihydroxy-isophthalic acid. Preferred chelating agents can also act as inhibitors of calcium carbonate crystal growth, such as: HEDP and its salts; N,N-dicarboxymethyl-2-aminopentane-1,5-diacid and its salts; 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid and its salts; and combinations thereof.

[0096] Suitable toners include small molecule dyes, typically belonging to the color index (CI) classifications of acidic, direct, basic, reactive (including their hydrolyzed forms), or solvent or disperse dyes, such as dyes classified as blue, violet, red, green, or black, and providing the desired hue alone or in combination. Preferred toners of this type include Acid Violet 50, Direct Violet 9, 66, and 99, Solvent Violet 13, and any combinations thereof.

[0097] Suitable dye transfer inhibitors include polyamine N-oxide polymers, copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone and N-vinylimidazole, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyloxazolidinone, polyvinylimidazole, and mixtures thereof. Preferred are poly(vinylpyrrolidone), poly(vinylpyridine betaine), poly(vinylpyridine N-oxide), poly(vinylpyrrolidone-vinylimidazole), and mixtures thereof. Suitable commercially available dye transfer inhibitors include PVP-K15 and K30 (Ashland), Sokalan. ® HP165, HP50, HP53, HP59, HP56K, HP56, HP66 (BASF), Chromabond ® S-400, S403E and S-100 (Ashland).

[0098] Suitable flavorings comprise flavoring materials selected from the following groups: (a) flavoring materials having a Clog P of less than 3.0 and a boiling point of less than 250°C (quadrant 1 flavoring materials); (b) flavoring materials having a Clog P of less than 3.0 and a boiling point of 250°C or greater (quadrant 2 flavoring materials); (c) flavoring materials having a Clog P of 3.0 or greater and a boiling point of less than 250°C (quadrant 3 flavoring materials); (d) flavoring materials having a Clog P of 3.0 or greater and a boiling point of 250°C or greater (quadrant 4 flavoring materials); and (e) mixtures thereof. For flavorings, a flavoring delivery technology is preferred. This delivery technology also stabilizes and enhances the deposition and release of flavoring materials. This flavoring delivery technology can also be used to further increase the persistence of the flavoring. Suitable flavoring delivery technologies include: flavoring microcapsules, pre-flavorings, polymer-assisted delivery, molecular-assisted delivery, fiber-assisted delivery, amine-assisted delivery, cyclodextrins, starch-encapsulated blends, zeolites and other inorganic carriers, and any mixtures thereof.

[0099] Suitable siloxanes include polydimethylsiloxane and aminosiloxane.

[0100] Solid detergent composition

[0101] The solid detergent composition of the present invention is a fully formulated, free-flowing granular detergent composition comprising the aforementioned detergent particles. Typically, the solid detergent composition comprises the aforementioned detergent particles, or contains no other particles, or is combined with one or more, usually two or more, or five or more, or even ten or more particles selected from the following: surfactant particles, including surfactant agglomerates, surfactant extruders, surfactant needles, surfactant strips, surfactant flakes; phosphate particles; zeolite particles; silicate particles, especially sodium silicate particles; carbonate particles, especially sodium carbonate particles; polymer particles, such as carboxylate polymer particles, cellulose polymer particles, starch particles, polyester particles, polyamine particles, terephthalic acid polymer particles, polyethylene glycol particles; aesthetic particles, such as colored strips, needles, layered particles, and ring particles; enzyme particles, such as protease particles, amylase particles, lipase particles, cellulase particles, mannanase particles, pectinase lyase particles, xyloglucanase particles, bleaching enzyme particles, and co-particles of any of these enzymes, preferably containing... Sodium sulfate; bleaching agent particles, such as percarbonate particles, especially coated percarbonate particles, such as percarbonate coated with carbonates, sulfates, silicates, borosilicates, or any combination thereof, perborate particles, bleaching activator particles such as tetraacetylethylenediamine particles and / or alkyloxybenzene sulfonate particles, bleaching catalyst particles such as transition metal catalyst particles, and / or isoquinoline onyx bleaching catalyst particles, preformed peracid particles, especially coated preformed peracid particles; filler particles, such as sulfate particles and chloride particles; clay particles, such as montmorillonite particles and clay with siloxane particles; flocculant particles, such as polyethylene oxide particles; wax particles, such as wax agglomerates; siloxane particles; whitening agent particles; dye transfer inhibitor particles; dye fixative particles; fragrance particles, such as fragrance microcapsules and starch-encapsulated fragrance blends, and pre-fragrance particles, such as Schiff base reaction product particles; tinting dye particles; chelating agent particles, such as chelating agent agglomerates; and any combination thereof.

[0102] How to use

[0103] This cleaning composition is typically used for cleaning and / or treating areas, particularly surfaces or fabrics. As used herein, "surface" can include surfaces such as plates, glass, and other cooking surfaces, hard surfaces, hair, or skin. Such methods include the steps of contacting an embodiment of the cleaning composition (in pure form or diluted in a washing liquid) with at least a portion of the surface or fabric, and then optionally rinsing such surface or fabric. The washing step may be performed on the surface or fabric prior to the rinsing step described above. For the purposes of this invention, "washing" includes, but is not limited to, scrubbing, wiping, and mechanical agitation.

[0104] The pH of the composition solution is selected within a wide range of pH, from about 5 to about 11, to best suit the target surface to be cleaned. For personal care applications such as skin and hair cleaning, the pH of such compositions is preferably from about 5 to about 8, and for laundry cleaning compositions, it is preferably from about 8 to about 10. The composition is preferably used at a concentration of from about 200 ppm to about 10,000 ppm in solution. The water temperature is preferably in the range of from about 5°C to about 100°C.

[0105] In one aspect, a method for washing fabrics using the cleaning composition of the present invention is disclosed. The method may include the step of contacting the fabric to be washed with the cleaning composition or a washing liquid formed therefrom. The fabric may include most fabrics that can be washed under normal consumer use conditions.

[0106] The cleaning composition described herein is particularly suitable for hand washing environments. It can also be used in pulping washes using top-loading or front-loading automatic washing machines.

[0107] The cleaning composition can be used in solution at a concentration of about 500 ppm to about 15,000 ppm, and optionally, more diluted washing conditions can be used. Optionally, 50 g or less, or 45 g or less, or 40 g or less, or 35 g or less, or 30 g or less, or 25 g or less, or 20 g or less, or even 15 g or less, or even 10 g or less of the cleaning composition is dissolved in water to form a washing liquid. The washing liquid preferably has a pH of about 8 to about 10.5. The washing liquid may contain 40 liters or less of water, or 30 liters or less, or 20 liters or less, or 10 liters or less, or 8 liters or less, or even 6 liters or less of water. The washing liquid may contain more than 0 liters to 15 liters, or 2 liters to 12 liters, or even up to 8 liters of water. For diluted washing conditions, the washing liquid may contain 150 liters or less, 100 liters or less, 60 liters or less, or 50 liters or less, especially for hand washing conditions, and may vary depending on the number of rinses. The water-to-fabric ratio is typically from about 1:1 to about 30:1. Generally, 0.01 kg to 2 kg of fabric is added to the washing liquid per liter.

[0108] Preferably, the cleaning composition can be used in hard water conditions, wherein the water hardness is between about 17 ppm and about 600 ppm; or about 34 ppm to about 340 ppm; or about 51 ppm to about 300 ppm of hard water ions, such as Ca. 2+ Mg + etc., or such as Ca 2+ and Mg 2+It is also preferred that the cleaning composition can be used at cold water temperatures, wherein the temperature is from about 5°C to about 40°C, or from about 20°C to about 30°C, or from about 15°C to about 25°C, and all other combinations in the range of about 15°C to about 35°C, and all ranges in the range of 10°C to 40°C.

[0109] Test methods

[0110] The following techniques must be used to determine the properties of the detergent particles and detergent compositions of the present invention in order to fully understand the invention described and claimed herein.

[0111] Test 1: Particle size distribution test

[0112] Particle size distribution was measured using a Malvern Mastersizer 2000, which disperses dried particles (e.g., PCC) in water with approximately 15% masking, a dynamic laser diffraction technique.

[0113] Use the following measurement parameters to measure all granular samples:

[0114] • Refractive index: 1.6;

[0115] • Absorption: 0.1;

[0116] • Outcome model: General, with options for normal and irregular;

[0117] • Measurement cycles per sample: 60;

[0118] • Sample measurement time per cycle: 1 minute;

[0119] • Background measurement time: 2 minutes;

[0120] • Masking / Filtering: Off; and

[0121] • Alert: Off.

[0122] Each sample is loaded into a Scirocco and fitted with a universal tray. The Scirocco is equipped with a fine mesh sieve and approximately 20 to 25 fluid dispersion balls. The sample is then fed through the Mastersizer using a feed air pressure of 3.5 bar, and the vibratory feed rate is adjusted to achieve a laser shielding of 3% to 12%. After measurement, the results are recalculated using the result transformation function in Malvern software to convert the volume-based distribution to a number-based distribution. When using the result transformation function, it is important to remember that the fundamental parameter of the measurement is volume. Conversions to numbers or lengths should be handled with care, especially in the following cases:

[0123] 1) The measured materials showed a significant proportion of submicron materials (>15%).

[0124] 2) If there is an unmeasured proportion of the distribution, because any error is cubic when converting to a numerical distribution.

[0125] Test 2: Headspace Test of Flavor Raw Materials (PRM)

[0126] A. The headspace of wet fabric in fabrics being washed in a washing machine.

[0127] The programmable machine (Electrolux W565H) pre-washes the fabric in a self-cleaning mode (90°C water, 1-hour cycle) before each wash.

[0128] Cotton fabrics (Heavy Cotton, CW98, obtained from Daxin Textile Co., Beijing, China) (20cm × 20cm, 4 test fabrics in each washing machine) were washed with 58g of sample (i.e., detergent composition) in different machines, and the samples are shown in the table below:

[0129]

[0130] The test fabric was washed together with 1.7 kg of ballast (cotton to fabric ratio of 8:2) and 2 soil ballast sheets (SBL2004, purchased from WfK Testgewebe GmbH, Brüggen, Germany) in the following cycle:

[0131]

[0132] The washed wet test fabrics were wrapped in aluminum foil and stored at 4°C before headspace measurement.

[0133] Using GCMS (Agilent Technologies 7800B GC system, Agilent Technologies 5977BMSD, column: Agilent Technologies 122-5532UI DB-5MS UI 30m*0.250mm, 0.25 Micro, -60 to 325 / 350°C, SN: USN754641H, Gerstel multipurpose sampler)

[0134] SPME (Solid Phase Microextraction) fiber assembly 50 / 30um DVB / CAR / PDMS, Stableflex (2cm) 23 Ga, autosampler, Gray-Notched, SUPELCO 57299-U) for measuring fragrance headspace.

[0135] The washed fabric was cut into 5cm × 8cm pieces and then inserted into 20ml headspace vials, which were then capped. The capped vials were equilibrated at room temperature (25°C) for 2 hours and then loaded onto a GCMS for analysis.

[0136] To load the headspace active material, the vials were incubated at 65°C for 15 minutes before use. SPME fibers were used to extract the headspace for 5 minutes at 65°C, then transferred to the GCMS injection port for desorption at 270°C for 3 minutes. The desorbed contents were then analyzed by GCMS; no fragmentation was observed during GC and MS scans. GCMS reaction data were processed and quantified using Agilent MassHunter software, followed by analysis using JMP.

[0137] B. The headspace of wet fabric in fabrics washed in a washing machine.

[0138] Prior to testing the fragrance headspace, the test fabric is prepared and treated according to the following procedure. The fabric is typically desized and / or peeled off any finishing agents from the manufacturer that may be present, pre-conditioned with a fabric strengthening agent according to A, dried, cut into fabric samples, and then treated with a detergent composition in a washing machine.

[0139] B1. Fabric Desizing Method. New fabrics are desizing by washing for two cycles in a top-loading washing machine such as the Kenmore 80 series at 49°C (120°F) using zero-particle water. After the second cycle, all fabrics are tumble dried for 45 minutes in a Kenmore series dryer with a cotton / high-resilience drum.

[0140] B2. Fabric Pre-conditioning Method. Desized fabrics are pre-conditioned using detergent and liquid fabric softener by washing for 3 cycles in a top-loading washing machine (such as the Kenmore 80 series) with 6 grains / gallon of water at 32°C. After filling the machine with water at the start of the wash cycle, the detergent (Tide) is added. ® Add 83g of the product to the washing machine drum, then add 2.5kg of desized 100% cotton thick fleece towel (30.5cm x 30.5cm, RN37000-ITL, purchased from Calderon Textiles, LLC 6131W 80th St Indianapolis IN). During the rinse cycle, once the rinse water is filled, add the liquid fabric softener (Downy). ®46g) was added to the drum. After the second cycle, all fabrics were dried in a Kenmore series dryer with cotton / high-resilience drums for 45 minutes. Each treated fabric was punched into a circular sample with a diameter of 1.4cm using an Atom Clicker Press SE20C (purchased from Manufacturing Suppliers Services, Cincinnati, OH).

[0141] B3. Fabric treatment methods in washing machines with high washing power.

[0142] The washing machine was filled to a 1L capacity and programmed for a 12-minute agitation time and a 10-minute rinsing cycle. The agitation speed was 300 rpm. Washing was performed with 15 g pg of water at 30°C and rinsing with 15 g pg of water at 25°C (77℉). The agitation angle was 15°. After the washing and rinsing steps, water was removed by centrifugation at 1500 rpm for 2 minutes. After filling the tank with 350 g of water, 1.5 g of sample (i.e., the detergent composition) was added, and the tank was agitated for 60 seconds. Pre-treated fabric (circular specimens, 8 x 1.4 cm in diameter) was added to a glass sample vial (#24694, purchased from Restek, Bellefonte, PA), and the weight was recorded (approximately 0.63 g ± 0.07 g for an 8 x 1.4 cm circular specimen). The vial was then capped (#093640-094-00, purchased from Gerstel, Linthicum, MD). Once detergent and all test fabrics were added to the washing machine tub, a timed cycle began. After the washing cycle was complete, the fabrics were removed and dried for 30 minutes at 62°C. For headspace analysis of each fragrance, 12 replicate samples were prepared and analyzed according to the above method.

[0143] B4. Spice headspace measurement

[0144] Similarly, the spice headspace was measured using GCMS.

[0145] Example

[0146] Example 1: Improving the efficacy of spice ingredients by adding betaine

[0147] Detergent granules with the compositions shown in Table 1 below were prepared using conventional preparation methods. Typically, a suitable preparation method includes the following steps: preheating anionic surfactant paste, then adding an amphoteric surfactant and an inorganic salt to the paste in a mixer, and finally drying the paste to provide detergent granules. These detergent granules can then be mixed with other ingredients to provide a granular detergent composition. Specifically, Sample 1 does not contain betaine, while Sample 2 does contain betaine.

[0148] Table 1

[0149]

[0150] The efficacy of the fragrance ingredients was tested according to Test 2: Fragrance Ingredient (PRM) headspace test. Surprisingly and unexpectedly, as shown below, the concentrations of certain PRMs (highlighted in the table) in the headspace of washed fabrics were surprisingly increased for detergent compositions containing betaine. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that PRMs classified in Quadrant IV (i.e., those with a logP greater than about 3 and a boiling point above about 250°C) tend to benefit from the presence of betaine. Based on this surprising finding, the inventors provide detergent compositions with improved freshness in the presence of betaine.

[0151] Table 2

[0152]

[0153]

[0154] 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 the range surrounding its functional equivalent. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to represent “approximately 40 mm”.

[0155] 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.

[0156] While specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described by way of example, 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 by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A detergent composition comprising: (a) 0.01% to 10% by weight of an amphoteric surfactant based on the weight of the composition, and (b) 0.01% to 10% by weight of the flavoring, based on the weight of the composition. The amphoteric surfactant mentioned above is betaine or sulfobetaine. The fragrance comprises fragrance raw material (PRM) selected from the group consisting of: hexyl acetate, methyl phenyl acetate, neojasmine aldehyde, geraniol acetate, neryl acetate, terpineol acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate, diphenyl ether, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, paeonol, isopropyl myristate, cyclopentadecanolactone, γ-methyl ionone, amyl salicylate-2, amyl salicylate-1, methyl cypressone, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-1, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-2, safflower aldehyde-1, ambronat, senna ketone, and any combination thereof.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: amygdalin oleamidopropyl betaine, wild amygdalin oleamidopropyl betaine, avocado oleamidopropyl betaine, babassu oleamidopropyl betaine, behenamidopropyl betaine, low-erucic acid rapeseed oleamidopropyl betaine, capryloyl / decanoamide propyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocoyl / oleamidopropyl betaine, cocoyl / sunflower seed oleamidopropyl betaine, cocoa fatty oleamidopropyl betaine, isostearamide propyl betaine, lauramide propyl betaine, meadowfoam seed oleamidopropyl betaine, lactamide propyl betaine, mink oleamidopropyl betaine, myristamide propyl betaine, oat oleamidopropyl betaine. Aminopropyl betaine, oleamidopropyl betaine, olive oil amamidopropyl betaine, palm oil amamidopropyl betaine, palm kernel oleamidopropyl betaine, ricin glycol amamidopropyl betaine, sesame amamidopropyl betaine, shea butter amamidopropyl betaine, soybean oil amamidopropyl betaine, stearamidopropyl betaine, tallow amamidopropyl betaine, undecylenoamamidopropyl betaine, wheat germ oleamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (CAPHS), lauramide propyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (LAPHS), oleamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (OAPHS), tallow amamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine (TAPHS), and combinations thereof; Preferably, the amphoteric surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, oleamidopropyl betaine, tallowamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysulfonate betaine, and any combination thereof; and More preferably, the amphoteric surfactant is selected from cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, or a combination thereof.

3. The composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is present at a level of 0.03% to 1% by weight, preferably 0.1% to 0.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, and / or wherein the fragrance is present at a level of 0.1% to 5% by weight, preferably 0.2% to 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the detergent composition.

4. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the PRM is selected from the group consisting of: geraniol acetate, neryl acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate, diphenyl ether, hexylcinnamaldehyde, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-1, ISO E SUPER OR WOOD-2, safflower aldehyde-1, Ambronat, and any combination thereof.

5. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the PRM is selected from the group consisting of: hexyl acetate, neojasmine aldehyde, terpine acetate, dimethyl benzyl butyrate, diphenyl ether, hexylcinnamaldehyde, paeonyl nitrile, isopropyl myristate, cyclopentadecanolactone, amyl salicylate-2, amyl salicylate-1, methyl cypressone, Ambronat, succinyl ketone, and any combination thereof.

6. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the PRM has a logP greater than 3, preferably 3 to 100, more preferably 3.3 to 50, and most preferably 3.5 to 30, and / or The PRM wherein the PRM has a boiling point greater than 200°C, preferably 200°C to 800°C, more preferably 220°C to 500°C, and most preferably 240°C to 400°C.

7. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the composition further comprises an anionic surfactant, the anionic surfactant preferably selected from the group consisting of: C 10 -C 18 Straight-chain or branched unalkoxylated alkyl sulfate (AS) surfactants, C 12 -C 18 Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) surfactants, C 10 -C 20 Straight-chain or branched alkyl alkoxylated sulfate (AAS) surfactants, fatty acid methyl ester sulfonate (MES) surfactants, and any combination thereof.

8. The composition according to claim 7, wherein the anionic surfactant is present at a level of 10% to 50% by weight, preferably 20% to 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, and / or wherein the weight ratio of the anionic surfactant to the amphoteric surfactant is in the range of 25:1 to 2000:1, preferably 30:1 to 1000:

1.

9. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the composition further comprises one or more filler salts, preferably sodium sulfate and / or sodium chloride. Preferably, the filler salt content, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, is in the range of 1% to 85%, preferably 5% to 75%, more preferably 10% to 65%, and most preferably 15% to 60%.

10. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the composition further comprises an alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the content of alkali metal carbonate, based on the total weight of the detergent composition, is in the range of 1% to 85%, preferably 5% to 75%, more preferably 10% to 65%, and most preferably 15% to 60%.

11. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition further comprises one or more components selected from the group consisting of polymers, siloxanes, fragrances, nonionic surfactants, and combinations thereof.

12. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the total surfactant content in the detergent composition is 10% to 80%, preferably 12% to 70%, more preferably 14% to 65%, and most preferably 16% to 60% by weight of the composition.

13. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the detergent composition is a powder detergent composition.

14. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the detergent composition is a laundry detergent composition.

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