Cleaning compositions comprising renewable surfactant

EP4758239A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-17KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2026-06-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cleaning compositions derived from renewable sources often suffer from poor cleaning capability and poor foam stability due to the replacement of geologically derived surfactants, resulting in low viscosity and ineffective cleaning performance.

Method used

The development of cleaning compositions that incorporate a significant proportion of biomass-derived ingredients, specifically using extracts from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe, which contain saponins as primary surfactants, along with secondary and tertiary surfactants to enhance cleaning performance.

Benefits of technology

The proposed cleaning compositions demonstrate improved cleaning capability and foam stability, maintaining high viscosity and effectively addressing the limitations of conventional renewable surfactants, thereby providing superior cleaning performance.

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Abstract

Disclosed are cleaning compositions comprising a surfactant derived from a renewable source and methods of making said cleaning compositions. The cleaning compositions may comprise an extract derived from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe, a secondary surfactant, and a carrier. The extract of a non-woody plant of the genus Hesperaloe may comprise at least one saponin.
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