Cleaning agents for automatic washing machines

Abstract

We provide a cleaning agent for automatic washing machines that combines strong cleaning power with low foaming properties. [Solution] The cleaning agent for automatic washing machines contains (a) a polyoxyalkylene-based nonionic surfactant with a cloud point of 30-50°C and an HLB of 10-16, and (b) a polycarboxylic acid and / or a salt thereof. The cleaning agent for automatic washing machines further contains a chelating agent. The cleaning agent for automatic washing machines further contains an alkaline agent. The cleaning agent for automatic washing machines further contains an antifoaming agent. The cleaning agent for automatic washing machines is used to clean dirt containing at least one selected from the group consisting of proteins, pigments, silicone-based water repellents, and oils and fats.

Claims

1. (a) Polyoxyalkylene-based nonionic surfactants having a cloud point of 30 to 50°C and an HLB of 10 to 16, and (b) Polycarboxylic acids and / or salts thereof A cleaning agent for automatic washing machines containing the following ingredients.

2. Furthermore, the cleaning agent for automatic washing machines according to claim 1, further containing a chelating agent.

3. Furthermore, the cleaning agent for automatic washing machines according to claim 1 or 2, further containing an alkaline agent.

4. Furthermore, the cleaning agent for automatic washing machines according to claim 1 or 2, further containing an antifoaming agent.

5. A cleaning agent for an automatic washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, used for cleaning dirt comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of proteins, pigments, silicone-based water repellents, and oils and fats.

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