Cleaning Composition

Abstract

To provide a cleaning composition that exhibits improved grease cleaning performance and improved sebum cleaning performance.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising: (a) linear alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant; (b) alkyl ethoxylated sulphate surfactant; and (c) alkoxylated polymer comprising a core structure selected from: (i) linear oligoamine represented by the structure below; (ii) sugar alcohol comprising at least 4 hydroxy moieties; and (iii) cyclic amine represented by the structure below.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cleaning composition. The cleaning composition comprises a specific surfactant system and a specific polymer. The cleaning composition exhibits improved grease cleaning performance and improved sebum cleaning performance. [Background technology]

[0002] The present invention addresses the problem of poor grease cleaning performance and poor sebum cleaning performance in cleaning compositions such as laundry detergent compositions, dishwashing cleaning compositions, and hard surface cleaning compositions. The present invention provides good grease cleaning performance and good sebum cleaning performance by combining a specific surfactant system with a specific polymer. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0003] The present invention relates to a cleaning composition, comprising: (a) a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant; (b) an alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; and (c) an alkoxylated polymer comprising a core structure selected from: (i) A linear oligoamine represented by the structure:

[0004] [ka] wherein each L is independently -(C m H 2m )-, where the subscript m is an integer from 2 to 6, and the subscript n is an integer from 0 to 10; (ii) a sugar alcohol containing at least four hydroxy moieties; (iii) a cyclic amine represented by the following structure:

[0005] [ka] In the formula, R1 to R6 are independently selected from H, -NH2, -(C1-C4)NH2, linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, at least two of R1 to R6 are selected from -NH2 and -(C1-C4)NH2 or a combination thereof, and the subscript n is an integer of 0 to 3; At least one of the active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core is modified with an alkylene oxide moiety selected from ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), and mixtures thereof; The EO / PO / BO alkylene oxide moiety substituents are arranged randomly or in a block configuration, and the average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure is determined by: (a) when the polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine according to formula (i), y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is from 51:49 to 100:0; (b) when the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol according to formula (ii), y is 6 to 50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 51:49 to 100:0; (c) When the polymer core structure is a cyclic amine according to formula (iii), y is 1-50, and x and z are 0-50. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0006] Features and advantages of various embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification, including examples of specific embodiments intended to give a broad expression of the invention. Various modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the specification and practice of the invention. The scope is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, and the invention covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

[0007] As used herein, the articles including "the," "a," and "an," when used in a claim or the specification, are understood to mean one or more of what is claimed or described.

[0008] As used herein, the terms "include", "includes" and "including" are meant to be open-ended.

[0009] The term "substantially free" as used herein refers to a component or a completely free of minimal amounts of that component as an impurity or unintended by-product of another component. In some embodiments, a composition that is "substantially free" of a component means that the composition contains less than 0.1%, or less than 0.01%, or even 0% by weight of the component by weight of the composition.

[0010] As used herein, the term "soiled material" is used non-specifically and may refer to any type of flexible material made of a network of natural or man-made fibers, including, but not limited to, natural, man-made, and synthetic fibers, such as cotton, linen, wool, polyester, nylon, silk, acrylic, and the like, as well as various blends and combinations. Soiled materials may further refer to any type of hard surfaces, including, but not limited to, natural, man-made, and synthetic surfaces, such as tile, granite, plaster, glass, composites, vinyl, hardwood, metal, cooking surfaces, plastics, and the like, as well as blends and combinations.

[0011] In this specification, all concentrations and percentages are by weight of the cleaning composition unless otherwise stated.

[0012] Cleaning composition: The cleaning composition comprises (a) a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant; (b) an alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; and (c) an alkoxylated polymer comprising a core structure selected from: (i) A linear oligoamine represented by the structure:

[0013] [ka] wherein each L is independently -(C m H 2m )-, where the subscript m is an integer from 2 to 6, and the subscript n is an integer from 0 to 10; (ii) a sugar alcohol containing at least four hydroxy moieties; (iii) a cyclic amine represented by the following structure:

[0014] [ka] In the formula, R1 to R6 are independently selected from H, -NH2, -(C1-C4)NH2, linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, at least two of R1 to R6 are selected from -NH2 and -(C1-C4)NH2 or a combination thereof, and the subscript n is an integer of 0 to 3; At least one of the active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or NH2 moieties of the polymer core is modified with an alkylene oxide moiety selected from ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), and mixtures thereof, the EO / PO / BO alkylene oxide moiety substituents being arranged in a random or block configuration, and the average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure is determined by: (a) when the polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine according to formula (i), y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is from 51:49 to 100:0; (b) when the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol according to formula (ii), y is 6 to 50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 51:49 to 100:0; (c) When the polymer core structure is a cyclic amine according to formula (iii), y is 1-50, and x and z are 0-50.

[0015] As used herein, the phrase "cleaning composition" or "detergent composition" includes compositions and formulations designed to clean soiled materials. Such compositions include, but are not limited to, laundry cleaning compositions and detergents, fabric softening compositions, fabric enhancing compositions, fabric deodorizing compositions, laundry prewash, laundry pretreatments, laundry additives, spray products, dry cleaning agents or compositions, laundry rinse additives, cleaning additives, post-rinse fabric treatments, ironing aids, dishwashing compositions, hard surface cleaning compositions, unit dose formulations, delayed delivery formulations, detergents contained on or in porous substrates or nonwoven sheets, and other suitable forms that may be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the teachings herein. Such compositions may be used as laundry pretreatments, laundry posttreatments, or may be added during the rinse or wash cycle of a laundry operation. The cleaning composition may have a form selected from liquid, powder, single-phase or multi-phase unit dose, pouch, tablet, gel, paste, bar, or flake.

[0016] Preferably, the weight ratio of the linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant to the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant is greater than 2.0:1.

[0017] The composition may be used to remove grease and / or personal soils from surfaces.

[0018] The composition may be a laundry detergent composition, a dishwashing detergent composition, or a hard surface cleaning composition.

[0019] Alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactants: Suitable alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactants have an average degree of ethoxylation of from 0.1 to 5.

[0020] Alkoxylated Polymer: The alkoxylated polymer comprises a core structure selected from the following: (i) A linear oligoamine represented by the structure:

[0021] [ka] wherein each L is independently -(C m H 2m )-, where the subscript m is an integer from 2 to 6, and the subscript n is an integer from 0 to 10; (ii) a sugar alcohol containing at least four hydroxy moieties; (iii) a cyclic amine represented by the following structure:

[0022] [ka] In the formula, R1 to R6 are independently selected from H, -NH2, -(C1-C4)NH2, linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, at least two of R1 to R6 are selected from -NH2 and -(C1-C4)NH2 or a combination thereof, and the subscript n is an integer of 0 to 3; At least one of the active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core is modified with an alkylene oxide moiety selected from ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), and mixtures thereof; The EO / PO / BO alkylene oxide moiety substituents are arranged randomly or in a block configuration, and the average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure is determined by: (a) when the polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine according to formula (i), y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is from 51:49 to 100:0; (b) when the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol according to formula (ii), y is 6 to 50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 51:49 to 100:0; (c) When the polymer core structure is a cyclic amine according to formula (iii), y is 1-50, and x and z are 0-50.

[0023] It may be preferred that the average number of EO (x), PO (y), and BO (z) per active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure is determined by: (a) When the polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine according to formula (i), y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 60:40 to 100:0. Preferably, the ratio of (y+z) / x is 70:30 to 100:0, or 80:20 to 100:0, or 90:10 to 100:0. And (b) When the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol according to formula (ii), y is 6 to 50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 60:40 to 100:0. Preferably, the ratio of (y+z) / x is 70:30 to 100:0, or 80:20 to 100:0, or 90:10 to 100:0. And (c) When the polymer core structure is a cyclic amine according to formula (iii), y is 1 to 50, and x and z are 0 to 50. Preferably, y is 3 to 50. Preferably, (y+z)>x.

[0024] It may be preferred that the alkoxylated polymer comprises a core structure selected from a sugar alcohol comprising at least four hydroxy moieties, at least one of which is modified with an alkylene oxide moiety selected from ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), and mixtures thereof, and at least one of the hydroxy moieties derived from the alkylene oxide moiety is further substituted with an amino functional group.

[0025] Typically, the average number of EO (x), PO (y), and BO (z) per active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer are calculated based on the total moles of EO / PO / BO in the polymer molecule and the total number of active H in the -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the core structure. x=total mole of EO in polymer molecule / total number of active H y=total mole of PO in polymer molecule / total number of active H z=total mole of BO in polymer molecule / total number of active H

[0026] The polymers according to the present invention can be represented as follows: When the core is a sugar alcohol, the core / (EO / OH) x / (PO / OH) y / (BO / OH) z or When the core is a linear oligoamine or a cyclic amine, the core / (EO / NH) x / (PO / NH) y / (BO / NH) z .

[0027] Linear Oligoamines: Linear oligoamines are represented by the following structure:

[0028] [ka] Each L is independently -(C m H 2m )-, where the subscript m is an integer from 2 to 6, and the subscript n is an integer from 0 to 10; and when the polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine, as defined above, y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is from 51:49 to 100:0.

[0029] Suitable linear oligoamines according to the present disclosure may include ethylenediamine (EDA), 1,2- or 1,3-propylenediamine (PDA), butylenediamine (BDA), pentamethylenediamine (PMDA), hexamethylenediamine (HMDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA), dipropylenetriamine (DPTA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), tripropylenetetraamine (TPTA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), tetrapropylenepentamine (TPPA), pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA), pentapropylenehexamine (PPHA), hexaethyleneheptamine (HEHA), hexapropyleneheptamine (HPHA), N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, and any mixtures thereof.

[0030] Active H in -NH- and -NH2 moieties of linear oligoamines: When linear oligoamines are modified according to the present invention, at least one and all active H in -NH- and -NH2 moieties of the linear oligoamines can potentially be replaced. For each -NH- moiety, there is one active H, and for each -NH2 moiety, there are two active H.

[0031] Using ethylenediamine (EDA) as an example, there are a total of four active H's in the molecule. When ethylenediamine (EDA) is modified according to the present invention, at least one and up to four active H's can be substituted.

[0032] [ka]

[0033] Using tetraethylenepeptiamine (TEPA) as an example, there are a total of 7 active H's in the molecule. When tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) is modified according to the present invention, at least 1 and up to 7 active H's can be substituted.

[0034] [ka]

[0035] Typically, when the polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine according to formula (i), y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is from 51:49 to 100:0.

[0036] Sugar alcohol: Typically, the sugar alcohol contains at least four hydroxy moieties. Typically, when the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol as defined above, y is 6-50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 51:49-100.

[0037] Suitable sugar alcohols according to the present disclosure may include:

[0038] Sugar alcohols (also called polyhydric alcohols, polyalcohols, alditols, or glycitols) are polyol compounds derived from sugars. Suitable sugar alcohols for use in the present invention include erythritol (4-carbon), threitol (4-carbon), arabitol (5-carbon), xylitol (5-carbon), ritol (5-carbon), mannitol (6-carbon), sorbitol (6-carbon), galactitol (6-carbon), fucitol (6-carbon), iditol (6-carbon), volemitol (7-carbon), isomalt (12-carbon), maltitol (12-carbon), lactitol (12-carbon), maltotriitol (18-carbon), maltotriitol (24-carbon).

[0039] Preferably, the sugar alcohol is derived from a monosaccharide having 4 to 6 carbon atoms: erythritol (4-carbon), threitol (4-carbon), arabitol (5-carbon), xylitol (5-carbon), lithol (5-carbon), mannitol (6-carbon), sorbitol (6-carbon), galactitol (6-carbon), fucitol (6-carbon), iditol (6-carbon). Most preferably, the sugar alcohol is sorbitol.

[0040] Active H in the -OH moiety of the sugar alcohol: When a sugar alcohol is modified according to the present invention, at least one and up to all active H in the -OH moiety of the sugar alcohol can potentially be replaced. There is one active H for each -OH moiety.

[0041] Using sorbitol as an example, there are a total of 6 active H's in the molecule. When sorbitol is modified according to the present invention, at least 1 and up to 6 active H's can be substituted.

[0042] When the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol as defined above, y is 6 to 50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is 51:49 to 100:0.

[0043] Cyclic Amines: Cyclic amines are represented by the following structure:

[0044] [ka] In the formula, R1 to R6 are independently selected from H, -NH2, -(C1-C4)NH2, linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, at least two of R1 to R6 are selected from -NH2 and -(C1-C4)NH2 or a combination thereof, and the subscript n is an integer from 0 to 3.

[0045] Typically, -(C1-C4)NH2 is -CH2NH2, -CH2CH2NH2, -CH2CH2CH2NH2, -CH(CH3)CH2NH2, -CH2CH(CH3)NH2, -CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2, -CH(CH3)CH2CH2NH2, -CH2CH(CH3)CH2NH2, -CH2CH2CH(CH3)NH2, represents the group independently selected from -CH(CH3)CH(CH3)NH2, -C(CH3)2CH2NH2, -CH2C(CH3)2NH2, and all other possible isomers.

[0046] Preferably, -(C1-C4)NH2 independently represents the group selected from -CH2NH2 and -CH2CH2NH2.

[0047] Suitable cyclic amines according to the present disclosure may include 1,3-bis(methylamine)-cyclohexane, 2-methylcyclohexane-1,4-diamine, 4-methylcyclohexane-1,4-diamine, cyclohexane-1,2-diamine, cyclohexane-1,3-diamine, cyclohexane-1,4-diamine. Typically, the cyclic amines can cover all possible stereoisomers.

[0048] Preferably, suitable cyclic oligoamines according to the present disclosure can be represented by the following structure:

[0049] [ka]

[0050] Typically, active H in the -NH2 moiety of a cyclic amine: when a cyclic amine is modified according to the present invention, at least one to all active H in the -NH2 moiety of the cyclic amine can potentially be replaced. For each -NH2 moiety, there are two active H.

[0051] Using cyclohexane-1,2-diamine as an example, there are a total of four active H's in the molecule. When cyclohexane-1,2-diamine is modified according to the present invention, at least one and up to four active H's can be substituted.

[0052] Typically, y is 1-50 and x and z are 0-50 when the polymer core structure is a cyclic amine as defined above.

[0053] Laundry Detergent Compositions: Suitable laundry detergent compositions include laundry detergent powder compositions, laundry detergent liquid compositions, laundry detergent gel compositions, and aqueous laundry detergent compositions.

[0054] Dishwashing Detergent Compositions: Suitable dishwashing detergent compositions include hand dishwashing detergent compositions and automatic dishwashing detergent compositions.

[0055] Surfactant System: The cleaning composition comprises a surfactant system in an amount sufficient to impart the desired cleaning characteristics. In some embodiments, the cleaning composition comprises from about 1% to about 70% of a surfactant system, by weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the liquid cleaning composition comprises from about 2% to about 60% of a surfactant system, by weight of the composition. In further embodiments, the cleaning composition comprises from about 5% to about 30% of a surfactant system, by weight of the composition. The surfactant system may comprise a detersive surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, ampholytic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. One skilled in the art will appreciate that a detersive surfactant encompasses any surfactant or mixture of surfactants that provides a cleaning, stain removing, or laundering benefit to soiled materials.

[0056] Anionic Surfactants: In some examples, the surfactant system of the cleaning composition may comprise from about 1% to about 70% of one or more anionic surfactants by weight of the surfactant system. In other examples, the surfactant system of the cleaning composition may comprise from about 2% to about 60% of one or more anionic surfactants by weight of the surfactant system. In further examples, the surfactant system of the cleaning composition may comprise from about 5% to about 30% of one or more anionic surfactants by weight of the surfactant system. In further examples, the surfactant system may consist essentially of one or more anionic surfactants, or may even consist of one or more anionic surfactants.

[0057] Specific non-limiting examples of suitable anionic surfactants include any conventional anionic surfactant, which may include, for example, sulfate detersive surfactants for alkoxylated and / or non-alkoxylated alkyl sulfate materials, and / or sulfonic acid detersive surfactants, such as alkyl benzene sulfonates.

[0058] Other useful anionic surfactants can include alkali metal salts of alkylbenzene sulfonates, in which the alkyl group contains from about 9 to about 15 carbon atoms in a linear (straight chain) or branched configuration.

[0059] Suitable alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) can be obtained by sulfonating commercially available linear alkylbenzenes (LABs). Suitable LABs include low 2-phenyl LABs such as those supplied by Sasol under the trade name Isochem® or those supplied by Petresa under the trade name Petrelab®, and other suitable LABs include high 2-phenyl LABs such as those supplied by Sasol under the trade name Hyblene®. Suitable anionic detersive surfactants are alkylbenzene sulfonates obtained by the DETAL catalyzed process, although other synthetic routes such as HF may be suitable. In one embodiment, magnesium salts of LAS are used.

[0060] The detersive surfactant may be a mid-chain branched detersive surfactant, in one aspect a mid-chain branched anionic detersive surfactant, in one aspect a mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate and / or a mid-chain branched alkyl benzene sulfonate, e.g., a mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate. In one aspect, the mid-chain branching is 1~4 The alkyl groups are usually methyl and / or ethyl groups.

[0061] Other anionic surfactants useful herein are the water-soluble salts of paraffin sulfonates and secondary alkane sulfonates containing from about 8 to about 24 (and in some examples, from about 12 to 18) carbon atoms; alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates, especially C 8~18Ethers of alcohols (e.g., derived from tallow and coconut oil). Mixtures of alkylbenzene sulfonates with the above-mentioned paraffin sulfonates, secondary alkane sulfonates, and alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates are also useful. Further suitable anionic surfactants include methyl ester sulfonates and alkyl ether carboxylates.

[0062] Anionic surfactants may be present in acid form, and the acid form may be neutralized to form surfactant salts. Typical neutralizing agents include hydroxides, metal counterion bases such as NaOH or KOH. Further suitable neutralizing agents for neutralizing these acid form anionic surfactants include ammonia, amines, or alkanolamines. Non-limiting examples of alkanolamines include monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, and other linear or branched alkanolamines known in the art. Suitable alkanolamines include 2-amino-1-propanol, 1-aminopropanol, monoisopropanolamine, or 1-amino-3-propanol. Amine neutralization may be complete or partial, for example, a portion of the anionic surfactant mixture may be neutralized with sodium or potassium, and a portion of the anionic surfactant mixture may be neutralized with amines or alkanolamines.

[0063] Nonionic surfactants: The surfactant system of the cleaning composition may include a nonionic surfactant. In some examples, the surfactant system includes up to about 25% by weight of the surfactant system of one or more nonionic surfactants, e.g., as a co-surfactant. In some examples, the cleaning composition includes from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of the surfactant system of one or more nonionic surfactants. In further examples, the cleaning composition includes from about 0.3% to about 10% by weight of the surfactant system of one or more nonionic surfactants.

[0064] Suitable nonionic surfactants useful herein can include any conventional nonionic surfactant, which can include, for example, alkoxylated fatty alcohols, and amine oxide surfactants.

[0065] Other non-limiting examples of nonionic surfactants useful herein include C8-C 18 Alkyl ethoxylates (NEODOL® nonionic surfactants (Shell), etc.); C6-C 12 Alkylphenol alkoxylates (the alkoxylate units can be ethyleneoxy units, propyleneoxy units, or combinations thereof), C 12 ~C 18 C6-C with alcohol and ethylene oxide / propylene oxide block polymer 12 Alkylphenol condensates (such as Pluronic® (BASF)); C 14 ~C 22 Branched alcohol (BA); C 14 ~C 22 Medium Chain Branched Alkyl Alkoxylate, BAE x (wherein x is 1 to 30); alkyl polysaccharides, specifically alkyl polyglycosides, polyhydroxy fatty acid amides; and ether-terminated poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol surfactants.

[0066] Suitable nonionic detersive surfactants also include alkyl polyglucosides and alkyl alkoxylated alcohols. Suitable nonionic surfactants also include those sold by BASF under the trade name Lutensol®.

[0067] Anionic and Nonionic Combinations: The surfactant system may include a combination of anionic and nonionic surfactant materials. In some examples, the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to nonionic surfactant is at least about 2:1. In other examples, the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to nonionic surfactant is at least about 5:1. In further examples, the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to nonionic surfactant is at least about 10:1.

[0068] Cationic surfactants: The surfactant system may include a cationic surfactant. In some embodiments, the surfactant system includes from about 0% to about 7%, from about 0.1% to about 5%, or from about 1% to about 4% of a cationic surfactant by weight of the surfactant system, e.g., as a co-surfactant. In some embodiments, the cleaning compositions of the present invention are substantially free of cationic surfactants and surfactants that become cationic at a pH below 7 or below 6. Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include quaternary ammonium surfactants, which may have 26 or fewer carbon atoms, including alkoxylate quaternary ammonium (AQA) surfactants; dimethylhydroxyethyl quaternary ammonium; dimethylhydroxyethyl lauryl ammonium chloride; polyamine cationic surfactants; cationic ester surfactants; and amino surfactants, e.g., amidopropyl dimethylamine (APA).

[0069] Suitable cationic detersive surfactants also include alkyl pyridinium compounds, alkyl quaternary ammonium compounds, alkyl quaternary phosphonium compounds, alkyl tertiary sulfonium compounds, and mixtures thereof.

[0070] Zwitterionic surfactants: Examples of zwitterionic surfactants include secondary and tertiary amine derivatives, heterocyclic secondary and tertiary amine derivatives, or derivatives of quaternary ammonium compounds, quaternary phosphonium compounds, or tertiary sulfonium compounds. Betaines, including alkyl dimethyl betaines and cocodimethylamidopropyl betaine, C8-C 18 (For example, C12 ~C 18 ) amine oxides, and sulfo and hydroxy betaines such as N-alkyl-N,N-dimethylamino-1-propanesulfonates (wherein the alkyl group is C8 to C 18 In a specific embodiment, C 10 ~C 14 (It can be said that.)

[0071] Amphoteric Surfactants: Examples of amphoteric surfactants include aliphatic derivatives of secondary or tertiary amines, or heterocyclic secondary and tertiary amines, where the aliphatic group may be linear or branched and one of the aliphatic substituents contains at least about 8 carbon atoms, or from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, and at least one of the aliphatic substituents contains an anionic water-solubilizing group, e.g., carboxy, sulfonate, sulfate. Examples of compounds falling within this definition are sodium 3-(dodecylamino)propionate, sodium 3-(dodecylamino)propane-1-sulfonate, sodium 2-(dodecylamino)ethyl sulfate, sodium 2-(dimethylamino)octadecanoate, disodium 3-(N-carboxymethyldodecylamino)propane-1-sulfonate, disodium octadecyl-iminodiacetate, sodium 1-carboxymethyl-2-undecylimidazole, and sodium N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-sulfato-3-dodecoxypropylamine.Suitable amphoteric surfactants also include sarcosinates, glycinates, taurinates, and mixtures thereof.

[0072] Branched Detersive Surfactants: Suitable branched detersive surfactants include branched sulfate or branched sulfonate surfactants, such as branched alkyl sulfates, branched alkyl alkoxylated sulfates, and branched alkyl benzene sulfonates, and may include one or more random alkyl branches, such as C 1~4 Included are anionic branched surfactants containing alkyl groups, typically methyl and / or ethyl groups.

[0073] The branched detersive surfactant may be a mid-chain branched detersive surfactant, typically a mid-chain branched anionic detersive surfactant, such as a mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate and / or a mid-chain branched alkyl benzene sulfonate. In some embodiments, the detersive surfactant is a mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate. In some embodiments, the mid-chain branching is 1~4 The alkyl groups are usually methyl and / or ethyl groups.

[0074] Further suitable branched anionic detersive surfactants include those derived from alcohols branched at the 2-alkyl position, which are sold under the trade names Isalchem® 123, Isalchem® 125, Isalchem® 145, Isalchem® 167, etc., and are derived from the oxo process. Due to the oxo process, the branch is located at the 2-alkyl position. These 2-alkyl branched alcohols typically range in length from C11 to C14 / C15 and include structural isomers all branched at the 2-alkyl position.

[0075] Auxiliary cleaning additives: The cleaning compositions of the present invention may also contain auxiliary cleaning additives. Suitable auxiliary cleaning additives include builders, structurants or thickeners, muddy soil removal / anti-redeposition agents, polymeric soil release agents, polymeric dispersants, polymeric grease cleaners, enzymes, enzyme stabilizing systems, bleaching compounds, bleaching agents, bleach activators, bleach catalysts, brighteners, dyes, hueing agents, dye transfer inhibitors, chelating agents, suds suppressors, softeners and fragrances.

[0076] Enzymes: The cleaning compositions described herein may contain one or more enzymes that provide cleaning performance and / or fabric care benefits.Examples of suitable enzymes include, but are not limited to, hemicellulase, peroxidase, protease, cellulase, xylanase, lipase, phospholipase, esterase, cutinase, pectinase, mannanase, pectate lyase, keratinase, reductase, oxidase, phenoloxidase, lipoxygenase, ligninase, pullulanase, tannase, pentosanase, malanase, β-glucanase, arabinosidase, hyaluronidase, chondroitinase, laccase, and amylase, or mixtures thereof.A typical combination is an enzyme cocktail that may include, for example, protease and lipase together with amylase. When present in the cleaning composition, the additional enzymes described above may be present at a concentration of about 0.00001% to about 2% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 1% by weight, or about 0.001% to about 0.5% by weight of the enzyme protein of the cleaning composition.

[0077] In one aspect, the preferred enzyme may comprise a protease. Suitable proteases include metalloproteases and serine proteases, including, for example, neutral or alkaline microbial serine proteases, such as subtilisin (EC 3.4.21.62). Suitable proteases include those of animal, vegetable or microbial origin. In one aspect, such suitable proteases may be of microbial origin. Suitable proteases include chemically or genetically modified variants of the aforementioned suitable proteases. In one aspect, suitable proteases may be serine proteases, such as alkaline microbial proteases or / and trypsin-type proteases. Examples of suitable neutral or alkaline proteases include: (a) Subtilisins (EC 3.4.21.62) (including those derived from Bacillus, such as Bacillus lentus, B. alkalophilus, B. subtilis, B. amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus pumilus and Bacillus gibsonii). (b) trypsin-type or chymotrypsin-type proteases, such as trypsin (e.g., of porcine or bovine origin), including Fusarium protease, and chymotrypsin protease derived from Cellumonas. (c) Metalloproteases, including those derived from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.

[0078] Preferred proteases include those derived from Bacillus gibsonii or Bacillus lentus.

[0079] Suitable commercially available protease enzymes include those sold under the trade names Alcalase®, Savinase®, Primase®, Durazym®, Polarzyme®, Kannase®, Liquanase®, Liquanase Ultra®, Savinase Ultra®, Ovozyme®, Neutrase®, Everlase® and Esperase® by Novozymes A / S (Denmark); Maxatase®, Maxacal®, Maxapem®, Properase®, Purafect®, Purafect Prime®, Purafect Ox®, FN3®, FN4®, Excellase® and Purafect OXP® by Genencor International; These include those sold by Enzymes under the trade names Opticlean® and Optimase®, those available from Henkel / Kemira, namely BLAP (having the following mutations S99D+S101R+S103A+V104I+G159S, hereafter referred to as BLAP), BLAP R (BLAP having S3T+V4I+V199M+V205I+L217D), BLAP X (BLAP having S3T+V4I+V205I), and BLAP F49 (BLAP having S3T+V4I+A194P+V199M+V205I+L217D) (all available from Henkel / Kemira), and Kao's KAP (Bacillus alcalophilus subtilisin having the mutations A230V+S256G+S259N).

[0080] Suitable α-amylases include those of bacterial or fungal origin, including chemically or genetically modified variants. Preferred alkaline α-amylases are derived from Bacillus species, such as Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus stearothermophilus, Bacillus subtilis, or other Bacillus species, such as Bacillus species, NCIB 12289, NCIB 12512, NCIB 12513, DSM 9375, DSM 12368, DSMZ no. 12649, KSM AP1378, KSM K36, or KSM K38.

[0081] Suitable commercially available α-amylases include DURAMYL®, LIQUEZYME®, TERMAMYL®, TERMAMYL ULTRA®, NATALASE®, SUPRAMYL®, STAINZYME®, STAINZYME PLUS®, FUNGAMYL®, and BAN® (Novozymes A / S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark), KEMZYM® AT 9000 (Biozym Biotech Trading GmbH, Wehlistrasse 27b A-1200 Wien Austria), RAPIDASE®, PURASTAR®, ENZYSIZE®, OPTISIZE HT PLUS®, POWERASE®, and PURASTAR OXAM® (Genencor International Inc., Palo Alto, CA). Alto, California), and KAM® (Kao, 1-14-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8210). In one aspect, suitable amylases include NATALASE®, STAINZYME®, and STAINZYME PLUS®, and mixtures thereof.

[0082] In one aspect, such enzymes may be selected from the group consisting of lipases, including "first cycle lipases." In one aspect, the lipase is a first wash lipase, preferably a variant of wild-type lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus, including one or more of the T231R and N233R mutations. The wild-type sequence is Swiss-Prot Accession No. Swiss-Prot O59952 (269 amino acids (amino acids 23-291) from Thermomyces lanuginosus (Humicola lanuginosa)). Preferred lipases include those sold under the trade names Lipex® and Lipolex®.

[0083] In one aspect, other preferred enzymes include endoglucanases from microorganisms exhibiting endo-beta-1,4-glucanase activity (EC 3.2.1.4) and mixtures thereof. Suitable endoglucanases are sold under the trade names Celluclean® and Whitezyme® (Novozymes A / S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark).

[0084] Other preferred enzymes include pectate lyases sold under the trade names Pectawash®, Pectaway®, Xpect®, and mannases sold under the trade names Mannaway® (all from Novozymes A / S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark), and Purabrite® (from Genencor International Inc., Palo Alto, California).

[0085] Enzyme-Containing Compositions: The enzyme-containing compositions described herein may optionally comprise from about 0.001% to about 10%, in some examples from about 0.005% to about 8%, and in other examples from about 0.01% to about 6% by weight of the composition of an enzyme stabilization system. The enzyme stabilization system may be any stabilization system compatible with the detersive enzyme. In the case of aqueous detergent compositions containing proteases, reversible protease inhibitors such as boron compounds, including borate, 4-formylphenylboronic acid, phenylboronic acid, and derivatives thereof, or compounds such as calcium formate, sodium formate, and 1,2-propanediol may be added to further improve stability.

[0086] Builder: The cleaning compositions of the present invention may optionally include a builder. Built cleaning compositions typically include at least about 1% builder by weight based on the total weight of the composition. Liquid cleaning compositions may include up to about 10%, and in some instances up to 8% builder by weight of the composition. Granular cleaning compositions may include up to about 30%, and in some instances up to 5% builder by weight of the composition.

[0087] Builders selected from aluminosilicates (e.g. zeolite builders such as zeolite A, zeolite P, and zeolite MAP) and silicates assist in controlling the mineral hardness of the wash water, especially calcium and / or magnesium, or in removing particulate soils from surfaces. Suitable builders may be selected from the group consisting of phosphates such as polyphosphates (e.g. sodium tri-polyphosphate), especially the sodium salts thereof; carbonates, bicarbonates, sesquicarbonates, and carbonate minerals other than sodium carbonate or sesquicarbonates; organic mono-, di-, tri-, and tetracarboxylates, especially water-soluble non-surfactant carboxylates in the form of acid, sodium, potassium, or alkanolammonium salts, and oligomeric or water-soluble low molecular weight polymeric carboxylates including aliphatic and aromatic types, and phytic acid. These may be complemented, for example, by borates for pH buffering purposes, or by sulfates, especially sodium sulfate, and any other fillers or carriers that may be important in the engineering of a stable surfactant- and / or builder-containing cleaning composition. Additional suitable builders may be selected from citric acid, lactic acid, fatty acids, polycarboxylate builders, such as copolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acid, and copolymers of acrylic acid and / or maleic acid and other suitable ethylenic monomers with various types of additional functional groups. Also suitable for use as builders herein are synthetic crystalline ion exchange materials or hydrates thereof having a chain structure and a composition represented by the following general anhydrous form x(M2O)·ySiO2·zM'O, where M is Na and / or K, M' is Ca and / or Mg, y / x is 0.5-2.0, and z / x is 0.005-1.0.

[0088] Alternatively, the composition may be substantially free of builders.

[0089] Structurants / Thickeners: Suitable structurants / thickeners include the following: i. Dibenzylidene polyol acetal derivatives ii. Bacterial cellulose iii. Coated bacterial cellulose iv. Cellulose fibers derived from non-bacterial cellulose v. Non-polymeric crystalline hydroxy-functional materials vi. Polymeric structuring agents vii. Diamide gelling agent viii. Any combination of the above.

[0090] Polymeric Dispersants: The cleaning composition may contain one or more polymeric dispersants. Examples are carboxymethylcellulose, poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), poly(ethylene glycol), poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(vinylpyridine-N-oxide), poly(vinylimidazole), polycarboxylates such as polyacrylates, maleic acid / acrylic acid copolymers, and lauryl methacrylate / acrylic acid copolymers.

[0091] The cleaning composition has the following general structure: Bis((C2H5O)(C2H4O)n)(CH3)-N + -C x H 2x -N + The detergent may include one or more amphiphilic cleaning polymers such as a compound having the formula -(CH3)-bis((C2H5O)(C2H4O)n), where n=20-30 and x=3-8, or sulfated or sulfonated variants thereof.

[0092] The cleaning compositions may include amphiphilic alkoxylated grease cleaning polymers that have balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties to remove grease particles from fabrics and surfaces. Specific embodiments of the amphiphilic alkoxylated grease cleaning polymers of the present invention include a core structure and a plurality of alkoxylate groups attached to the core structure. These may include, for example, alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines having an inner polyethylene oxide block and an outer polypropylene oxide block.

[0093] Alkoxylated polyamines can be used for grease and particulate removal. Such compounds can include, but are not limited to, ethoxylated polyethyleneimine, ethoxylated hexamethylenediamine, and sulfated versions thereof. Polypropoxylated derivatives can also be included. A wide variety of amines and polyalkyleneimines can be alkoxylated to various degrees. A useful example is the 600 g / mole polyethyleneimine core, which is ethoxylated to 20 EO groups per NH, available from BASF.

[0094] The cleaning composition may comprise a hydrophilic backbone comprising monomers such as, for example, unsaturated C1-C6 carboxylic acids, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, sugar units, alkoxy units, maleic anhydride, saturated polyalcohols such as glycerol, and mixtures thereof, and one or more C4-C 25 Mention may be made of random graft polymers containing hydrophobic side chains such as alkyl groups, polypropylene, polybutylene, vinyl esters of saturated C1-C6 monocarboxylic acids, C1-C6 alkyl esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid, and mixtures thereof. Specific examples of such graft polymers based on polyalkylene oxides and vinyl esters, especially vinyl acetate. These polymers are typically prepared by polymerizing vinyl esters in the presence of polyalkylene oxides, with the initiator being dibenzoyl peroxide, dilauroyl peroxide, or diacetyl peroxide.

[0095] The cleaning composition may contain blocks of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide. Examples of such block polymers include ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide (EO / PO / EO) triblock copolymers, where the copolymer comprises a first EO block, a second EO block, and a PO block, and the first EO block and the second EO block are connected to the PO block. The blocks of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxide may also be arranged in other ways, such as (EO / PO) diblock copolymers, (PO / EO / PO) triblock copolymers, etc. The block polymer may also contain additional butylene oxide (BO) blocks.

[0096] Carboxylate Polymers - The cleaning compositions of the present invention may also include one or more carboxylate polymers, such as maleate / acrylate random copolymers or polyacrylate homopolymers. In one embodiment, the carboxylate polymer is a polyacrylate homopolymer having a molecular weight of 4,000 Da to 9,000 Da or 6,000 Da to 9,000 Da.

[0097] Soil Release Polymers: The cleaning compositions described herein may comprise from about 0.01% to about 10.0%, typically from about 0.1% to about 5%, and in some embodiments, from about 0.2% to about 3.0%, by weight of the composition, of a soil release polymer (also known as a polymeric soil release agent or "SRA").

[0098] Suitable soil release polymers typically have a hydrophilic segment for hydrophilizing the surface of hydrophobic fibers such as polyester and nylon, and a hydrophobic segment that deposits on the hydrophobic fibers and remains attached thereto until completion of the wash and rinse cycle, thereby serving as an anchor for the hydrophilic segment, which may make soils that are lifted after treatment with the soil release agent more easily washable in subsequent wash procedures.

[0099] The soil release agent may contain variously charged, e.g., anionic or cationic, as well as uncharged monomer units. The structure of the soil release agent may be linear, branched, or star-shaped. The soil release polymer may contain capping moieties, which are particularly useful for controlling the molecular weight of the polymer or for changing the physical or surface active properties of the polymer. The structure and charge distribution of the soil release polymer may be tailored for application to different types of fibers or fabrics, and for formulation in different detergents or detergent additive products. A suitable polyester soil release polymer has a structure defined by one of the following structural formulas (III), (IV), or (V).

[0100] [ka] (In the formula, a, b and c are each 1 to 200; d, e and f are each 1 to 50; Ar is 1,4-substituted phenylene; sAr is a 1,3-substituted phenylene substituted at the 5-position with SO3Me; Me is H, Na, Li, K, Mg+2, Ca+2, Al+3, ammonium, mono-, di-, tri-, or tetraalkylammonium, where the alkyl group is C1-C18 alkyl or C2-C10 hydroxyalkyl, or a mixture thereof; R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 is independently selected from H or C, -C18 n- or iso-alkyl; R 7 is a linear or branched C1 to C18 alkyl, or a linear or branched C2 to C30 alkenyl, or a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 9 carbon atoms, or a C6 to C30 aryl group, or a C6 to C30 arylalkyl It is based on

[0101] Suitable polyester soil release polymers are terephthalate polymers having structure (III) or (IV) above. Other suitable soil release polymers may include, for example, sulfonated and non-sulfonated PET / POET polymers, both end-capped and non-end-capped. Examples of suitable polyester soil release polymers are the REPEL-O-TEX® line of polymers supplied by Rhodia, such as REPEL-O-TEX® SRP6 and REPEL-O-TEX® SF2. Other suitable soil release polymers include TexCare® polymers, such as TexCare® SRA-100, TexCare® SRA-300, TexCare® SRN-100, TexCare® SRN-170, TexCare® SRN-240, TexCare® SRN-300, and TexCare® SRN-325, all supplied by Clariant.

[0102] Cellulosic Polymer: The cleaning compositions herein may comprise from about 0.1% to about 10%, typically from about 0.5% to about 7%, and in some embodiments, from about 3% to about 5% of a cellulosic polymer, by weight of the composition.

[0103] Suitable cellulosic polymers include alkyl cellulose, alkyl alkoxy alkyl cellulose, carboxy alkyl cellulose, and alkyl carboxy alkyl cellulose. In some embodiments, the cellulosic polymer is selected from carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl carboxymethyl cellulose, and mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, the cellulosic polymer is carboxymethyl cellulose having a degree of carboxymethyl substitution of about 0.5 to about 0.9 and a molecular weight of about 100,000 Da to about 300,000 Da.

[0104] Carboxymethylcellulose polymers include hydrophobically modified carboxymethylcelluloses such as Finnfix® GDA (sold by CP Kelko), an alkyl ketene dimer derivative of carboxymethylcellulose sold, for example, under the trade name Finnfix® SH1 (CP Kelko), or a block-based carboxymethylcellulose sold under the trade name Finnfix® V (sold by CP Kelko).

[0105] Additional amines: Various amines may be used in the cleaning compositions described herein to enhance the removal of grease and particles from soiled materials. The cleaning compositions described herein may include from about 0.1% to about 10%, in some examples, from about 0.1% to about 4%, and in other examples, from about 0.1% to about 2% of additional amines by weight of the cleaning composition. Non-limiting examples of additional amines may include, but are not limited to, polyamines, oligoamines, triamines, diamines, pentamines, tetraamines, or combinations thereof. Specific examples of suitable additional amines include tetraethylenepentamine, triethylenetetraamine, diethylenetriamine, or mixtures thereof.

[0106] For example, alkoxylated polyamines can be used for grease and particulate removal. Such compounds can include, but are not limited to, ethoxylated polyethyleneimine, ethoxylated hexamethylenediamine, and sulfated versions thereof. Polypropoxylated derivatives can also be included. A wide variety of amines and polyalkyleneimines can be alkoxylated to various degrees. A useful example is 600 g / mole polyethyleneimine core, ethoxylated to 20 EO groups per NH, available from BASF. The cleaning compositions described herein may include from about 0.1% to about 10%, in some examples from about 0.1% to about 8%, and in other examples from about 0.1% to about 6% of an alkoxylated polyamine, by weight of the cleaning composition.

[0107] Alkoxylated polycarboxylates may also be used in the cleaning compositions herein to remove grease. Chemically, these materials include polyacrylates with one ethoxy side chain for every 7-8 acrylate units. The side chains have the formula -(CH2CH2O) m (CH2) n CH3, where m is 2-3 and n is 6-12. The side chains are ester-linked to the polyacrylate "backbone" to provide a "comb" polymer type structure. The molecular weight can vary, but may be in the range of about 2000 to about 50,000. The cleaning compositions described herein may comprise from about 0.1% to about 10%, in some examples from about 0.25% to about 5%, and in other examples from about 0.3% to about 2% of an alkoxylated polycarboxylate, by weight of the cleaning composition.

[0108] Bleaching Compounds, Bleaching Agents, Bleach Activators: The cleaning compositions described herein may contain a bleaching agent, or a bleaching composition containing a bleaching agent and one or more bleach activators. The bleaching agent may be present in a concentration of about 1% to about 30% by weight, and in some examples, about 5% to about 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. If present, the amount of bleach activator may be about 0.1% to about 60% by weight, and in some examples, about 0.5% to about 40% by weight of the bleaching composition including the bleaching agent plus the bleach activator.

[0109] Examples of bleaching agents include oxygen bleaches, perborate bleaches, percarboxylic acid bleaches and their salts, peroxygen bleaches, persulfate bleaches, percarbonate bleaches, and mixtures thereof.

[0110] In some examples, the cleaning composition may also include a transition metal bleach catalyst.

[0111] Bleaching agents other than oxygen bleaches are also known in the art and can be used in the cleaning compositions. They include, for example, photoactivated bleaches, or preformed organic peracids such as peroxycarboxylic acids or their salts, or peroxysulfonic acids or their salts. A suitable organic peracid is phthaloyl imido peroxycaproic acid. If used, the cleaning compositions described herein may typically contain about 0.025% to about 1.25% by weight of such bleaches, and in some examples, zinc phthalocyanine sulfonate, based on the weight of the composition.

[0112] Brightening agents: Fluorescent or other brightening or whitening agents may be incorporated into the cleaning compositions described herein at a concentration of about 0.01% to about 1.2% by weight of the composition. Commercially available optical brightening agents that may be used herein can be divided into subgroups that include, but are not necessarily limited to, derivatives of stilbenes, pyrazolines, coumarins, benzoxazoles, carboxylic acids, methinecyanines, dibenzothiphene-5,5-dioxides, azoles, 5- and 6-membered heterocycles, and various other agents.

[0113] In some examples, the optical brightener is disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate (brightener 15, commercially available under the trade name Tinopal AMS-GX by Ciba Geigy Corporation), disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-(N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate (commercially available under the trade name Tinopal UNPA-GX by Ciba-Geigy Corporation), disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-(N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino)-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate (commercially available under the trade name Tinopal 5BM-GX by Ciba-Geigy Corporation), or disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-(N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino)-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate (commercially available under the trade name Tinopal 5BM-GX by Ciba-Geigy Corporation). More preferably, the optical brightener is disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate.

[0114] The whitening agent may be added in particulate form or as a premix with a suitable solvent, such as a non-ionic surfactant, monoethanolamine, propanediol.

[0115] Fabric hueing agents: The compositions may include fabric hueing agents (sometimes called shading agents, bluing agents, or whitening agents). Typically, the hueing agents impart a blue or blue-purple hue to the fabric. The hueing agents may be used either alone or in combination to create a particular hue shade and / or tint different types of fabric. This may be achieved, for example, by mixing red and green-blue dyes to produce a blue or purple shade. The hueing agent may be selected from any known chemical class of dyes, including, but not limited to, acridines, anthraquinones (including polycyclic quinones), azines, azos including premetallized azos (e.g., monoazos, diazos, trisazos, tetrakisazos, polyazos), benzodifuranes and benzodifuranones, carotenoids, coumarins, cyanines, diazahemicyanines, diphenylmethanes, formazans, hemicyanines, indigoids, methanes, naphthalimides, naphthoquinones, nitro and nitroso, oxazines, phthalocyanines, pyrazoles, stilbenes, styryls, triarylmethanes, triphenylmethanes, xanthenes, and mixtures thereof.

[0116] Dye transfer inhibitors: The cleaning composition may also include one or more substances effective in preventing the transfer of dye from one fabric to another during the cleaning process. Generally, such dye transfer inhibitors can include polyvinylpyrrolidone polymers, polyamine N-oxide polymers, copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone and N-vinylimidazole, manganese phthalocyanine, peroxidase, and mixtures thereof. When used, these agents may be used at a concentration of about 0.0001% to about 10% by weight of the composition, in some examples, about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition, and in other examples, about 0.05% to about 2% by weight of the composition.

[0117] Chelating agents: The cleaning compositions described herein may also contain one or more metal ion chelating agents. Suitable molecules include copper, iron, and / or manganese chelating agents and mixtures thereof. Such chelating agents may be selected from the group consisting of phosphonates, aminocarboxylates, aminophosphonates, succinates, polyfunctionally substituted aromatic chelating agents, 2-pyridinol-N-oxide compounds, hydroxamic acids, carboxymethyl inulin, and mixtures thereof. The chelating agents may be present in the form of an acid or a salt, including alkali metal salts, ammonium salts, and substituted ammonium salts thereof, and mixtures thereof.

[0118] The chelating agent may be present in the cleaning compositions disclosed herein at from about 0.005% to about 15%, from about 0.01% to about 5%, from about 0.1% to about 3.0%, or from about 0.2% to about 0.7%, or from about 0.3% to about 0.6% by weight of the cleaning compositions disclosed herein.

[0119] Aminocarboxylates useful as chelating agents include, but are not limited to, ethylenediaminetetracetate (EDTA); N-(hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetate (HEDTA); nitrilotriacetate (NTA); ethylenediaminetetraproprionate; triethylenetetraaminehexaacetate, diethylenetriamine-pentaacetate (DTPA); methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA); glutamic acid diacetate (GLDA); ethanoldiglycine; triethylenetetraaminehexaacetic acid (TTHA); N-hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid (HEIDA); dihydroxyethylglycine (DHEG); ethylenediaminetetrapropionic acid (EDTP), and derivatives thereof.

[0120] Encapsulating agent: The composition may comprise an encapsulating agent. In some embodiments, the encapsulating agent comprises a core, a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface, the shell encapsulating the core.

[0121] In certain embodiments, the encapsulant comprises a core and a shell, the core comprises a material selected from perfumes, brighteners; dyes, insect repellents; silicones; waxes; fragrances; vitamins; fabric softeners; skin care agents, such as paraffin, enzymes; antimicrobial agents; bleaching agents; sensates, or mixtures thereof, and the shell comprises a material selected from polyethylene, polyamides, polyvinyl alcohols, optionally containing other co-monomers; polystyrene; polyisoprene; polycarbonates; polyesters; polyacrylates; polyolefins; polysaccharides, such as alginates and / or chitosan, gelatin, shellac; epoxy resins; vinyl polymers; water-insoluble inorganic materials; silicones; amino resins, or mixtures thereof. In some embodiments where the shell comprises an aminoplast, the aminoplast comprises a polyurea, polyurethane, and / or polyurea urethane. The polyurea may comprise polyoxymethylene urea and / or melamine formaldehyde.

[0122] Methods for evaluating the cleaning effectiveness of polymers: The cleaning effectiveness of the polymers is evaluated using a Tergotometer. Some typical examples of test stains suitable for this test are: ASTM dust sebum on CS-94 ex CFT (Center for test materials BV). Highly discriminative sebum CS-132 on polycotton CFT (Center for test materials BV). Burnt Butter on Knitted Cotton KC-132 (Warwick Equest) (Made using burnt butter). Dyed Bacon on Knit Cotton KC-011 (Made using dyed bacon). Pigment / sebum on polycotton WFK 20 D (WFK Testgewebe GmbH.).

[0123] The fabrics were analyzed using commercially available DigiEye software for L, a, and b values.

[0124] The inventive polymer stock solution in deionized water was prepared to dispense 5 ml of the desired volume. To make 1 L of test solution, 5 ml of the polymer stock solution and the desired amount of base detergent were completely dissolved by mixing with water (defined hardness) in a tergotometer pot. The washing temperature was 20°C.

[0125] The fabrics washed in each tergotometer pot contained two pieces of each test stain (two internal replicas), approximately 3 g of a WFK SBL2004 stain sheet (from WFK Testgewebe GmbH), and additional knitted cotton ballast to bring the total fabric weight up to 60 g.

[0126] Once all the fabrics were dropped into the tergotometer pot containing the wash liquor, the wash liquor was agitated for 12 minutes. The wash liquor was then drained and the fabrics were subjected to two 5 minute rinse steps before being drained and spun dry. The washed stains were allowed to dry in an air flow cabinet and then analyzed for L, a, b values ​​using commercially available DigiEye software.

[0127] This procedure was repeated three more times for a total of four external replicas.

[0128] The Stain Removal Index (SRI) is calculated from the L, a, and b values ​​using the formula shown below: The higher the SRI, the better the stain removal. SRI=100 * ((ΔE b -ΔE a ) / ΔE b ) ΔE b =√((L c -L b ) 2 +(a c -a b ) 2 +(b c -b b ) 2 ) ΔE a =√((L c -L a ) 2 +(a c -aa ) 2 +(b c -b a ) 2 ) Subscript "b" indicates data for stains before cleaning Subscript "a" indicates data for stains after washing Subscript "c" indicates data for unstained fabric EXAMPLES

[0129] Example 1: Inventive and Comparative Examples Based on Linear Oligoamine Cores Polymers based on tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA):

[0130] [Table 1] Note: Average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure.

[0131] Polymers based on hexamethylenediamine (HMDA):

[0132] [Table 2] Note: Average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure.

[0133] Polymers based on diethylenetriamine (DETA):

[0134] [Table 3] Note: Average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure.

[0135] Polymers based on 1,3-propylenediamine (1,3-PDA):

[0136] [Table 4] Note: Average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure.

[0137] Example 2: Inventive and comparative examples based on sugar alcohols containing at least four hydroxy moieties

[0138] [Table 5] Note: Average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure.

[0139] Example 3: Inventive and comparative examples based on a cyclic amine core.

[0140] [Table 6] Note: Average number of EO (x), average number of PO (y), and average number of BO (z) per active H in the OH, -NH-, and / or -NH2 moieties of the polymer core structure.

[0141] Example 4: Synthesis of selected inventive and comparative polymers Polymer 1 of the invention: TEPA / (PO / NH) a. Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) propoxylated with 7 moles of propylene oxide A 2 liter autoclave is charged with 344.0 g of tetraethylenepentamine. The reactor is purged 3 times with nitrogen and heated to 110° C. 738.8 g of propylene oxide are added within 12 hours. The reaction mixture is reacted for 10 hours in order to complete the reaction. Water and volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90° C. A highly viscous yellow oil (1080.0 g) is obtained (which has TEPA / (PO / NH)1, 1 PO per active H).

[0142] b. Tetraethylenepentamine propoxylated with 21 moles of propylene oxide In a 2 liter autoclave, 665.0 g of tetraethylenepentamine propoxylated with 7 moles of propylene oxide (as above) and 3.1 g of potassium tert.butoxide are placed and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged three times with nitrogen. 907.4 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 12 hours. The mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. 1570 g of a light brown viscous oil is obtained. (This is TEPA / (PO / NH)3 with 3 PO per active H).

[0143] Comparative polymer 1: TEPA / (EO / NH) 10 a. Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) ethoxylated with 7 moles of ethylene oxide A 2 liter autoclave is charged with 450.0 g tetraethylenepentamine and 22.5 g water. The reactor is purged 3 times with nitrogen and heated to 110° C. 524.2 g ethylene oxide are added within 8 hours. The mixture is reacted for 10 hours to complete the reaction. Water and volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90° C. A highly viscous yellow oil (973.0 g) is obtained (which is TEPA / (EO / NH)1, with 1 EO per active H).

[0144] b. Tetraethylenepentamine ethoxylated with 70 moles of ethylene oxide In a 2 liter autoclave are placed 199.1 g of tetraethylenepentamine ethoxylated with 7 moles of ethylene oxide (as above) and 2.6 g of potassium tert.butoxide and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged 3 times with nitrogen. 1110.0 g of ethylene oxide are added in portions within 15 hours. To complete the reaction, the mixture is reacted for another 5 hours at 140° C. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. 1310.0 g of a light brown viscous oil is obtained (this is the equivalent of TEPA / (EO / NH) 10 and has 10 EO per active H).

[0145] Polymer 3 of the invention: HMDA / (BO / NH)1(PO / NH)3 a. 1,6-hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) butoxylated with 4 moles of butylene oxide A 2 liter autoclave is charged with 473.0 g of 1,6-hexamethylenediamine and 23.7 g of water. The reactor is purged with nitrogen three times and heated to 120° C. 1174.1 g of butylene oxide are added within 20 hours. The mixture is reacted for 25 hours to complete the reaction. Water and volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90° C. A highly viscous light yellow oil (1640.0 g) is obtained (HMDA / (BO / NH)1, with 1 BO per active H).

[0146] b. 1,6-hexamethylenediamine butoxylated with 4 moles of butylene oxide and propoxylated with 12 moles of propylene oxide. In a 2 liter autoclave, 199.1 g of 1,6-hexamethylenediamine butoxylated with 4 moles of butylene oxide (as above) and 1.1 g of potassium tert.butoxide are placed and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged three times with nitrogen. 351.4 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 6 hours. The mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. 555.0 g of a yellow viscous oil is obtained (this is HMDA / (BO / NH)1(PO / NH)3, with 1 BO and 3 PO per active H).

[0147] Comparative polymer 3: HMDA / (PO / NH)1 1,6-Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) propoxylated with 4 moles of propylene oxide A 2 liter autoclave is charged with 348.6 g of 1,6-hexamethylenediamine and 17.4 g of water. The reactor is purged 3 times with nitrogen and heated to 110° C. 696.9 g of propylene oxide are added within 12 hours. The mixture is reacted for 10 hours to complete the reaction. Water and volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90° C. A highly viscous light yellow oil (1040.0 g) is obtained (which is HMDA / (PO / NH)1, with 1 PO per active H).

[0148] Inventive polymer 5: diethylenetriamine / (PO / NH) Diethylenetriamine propoxylated with 15 moles of propylene oxide In a 2 liter autoclave, 250.0 g of diethylenetriamine propoxylated with 5 moles of propylene oxide and 2.5 g of potassium hydroxide (50% aqueous solution) are placed and the mixture is heated to 120° C. A vacuum is applied (less than 10 mbar) and the mixture is dehydrated for 2 hours. The vessel is purged with nitrogen up to 1 bar and heated to 130° C. 368.8 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 6 hours at 130° C. The mixture is reacted for another 6 hours at 130° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and volatile compounds are removed in vacuum at 120° C. 616.0 g of a yellow viscous oil is obtained (amine number: 167.2 mg KOH / g). (This is diethylenetriamine / (PO / NH)3 with 3 PO per active H).

[0149] Comparative polymer 4: Diethylenetriamine / (PO / NH)1 Diethylenetriamine propoxylated with 5 moles of propylene oxide A 2 l autoclave is charged with 206.3 g of diethylenetriamine. The reactor is purged three times with nitrogen and heated to 100 ° C. 580.8 g of propylene oxide are added within 6 h. The mixture is reacted for 16 h to complete the reaction. Volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90 ° C. A highly viscous light yellow oil (759.0 g) is obtained. 1H-NMR in CDCl3 shows complete conversion to diethylenetriamine propoxylated with 5 moles of propylene oxide. (This is diethylenetriamine / (PO / NH)1, with one PO per active H).

[0150] Inventive polymer 6: Propanediamine / (BO / NH)2(PO / NH)2 1,3-propanediamine butoxylated with 8 moles of butylene oxide and propoxylated with 8 moles of propylene oxide In a 2 liter autoclave, 210.6 g of 1,3-propanediamine butoxylated with 4 moles of butylene oxide and 1.3 g of potassium tert.butoxide are placed and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged with nitrogen three times. 179.9 g of butylene oxide are added in portions within 2 hours. After the complete amount of butylene oxide has been added, the mixture is stirred at 140° C. for 2 hours, followed by the addition of 278.8 g of propylene oxide in portions within 4 hours. The mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. 645.0 g of a light brown viscous oil is obtained. 1H-NMR in CDCl3 shows complete conversion to 1,3-propanediamine butoxylated with 8 moles of butylene oxide and propoxylated with 8 moles of propylene oxide (which is propanediamine / (BO / NH)2(PO / NH)2, with 2 BO and 2 PO per active H).

[0151] Comparative polymer 5: Propanediamine / (BO / NH)1 1,3-Propanediamine butoxylated with 4 moles of butylene oxide A 2 l autoclave is charged with 296.5 g of 1,3-propanediamine and 14.8 g of water. The reactor is purged 3 times with nitrogen and heated to 130° C. 1153.8 g of butylene oxide are added within 25 hours. The reaction mixture is reacted for 40 hours to complete the reaction. Volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90° C. A viscous brown oil (1410.0 g) is obtained. 1H-NMR in CDCl3 shows complete conversion to 1,3-propanediamine butoxylated with 4 moles of butylene oxide. (This is propanediamine / (BO / NH)1, with 1 BO per active H).

[0152] Polymer 8 of the invention: sorbitol / (PO / OH) Sorbitol propoxylated with 48 moles of propylene oxide a. Sorbitol propoxylated with 18 moles of propylene oxide In a 2 L autoclave, 248.9 g of sorbitol and 6.6 g of potassium hydroxide (50% aqueous solution) are placed and the mixture is heated to 125° C. A vacuum is applied (<10 mbar) and the mixture is dehydrated for 2 hours. The vessel is purged with nitrogen up to 1 bar and the mixture is heated to 140° C. 1400.0 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 40 hours. The mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. The catalyst is removed by adding 49.4 g of magnesium silicate (Ambosol®). After filtration, 1635.0 g of a light brown oil is obtained (hydroxy value: 262.0 mg KOH / g). (This is sorbitol / (PO / OH)3 with 3 PO per active H).

[0153] b. Sorbitol propoxylated with 48 moles of propylene oxide In a 2 liter autoclave, 200.0 g of sorbitol propoxylated with 18 moles of propylene oxide (as above) and 1.0 g of potassium tert.butoxide are placed and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged three times with nitrogen. 284.0 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 3 hours. The mixture is reacted for another 6 hours at 140° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. After filtration, 453.0 g of a light brown oil is obtained (hydroxy value: 125.6 mg KOH / g). (This is sorbitol / (PO / OH)8, with 8 PO per active H).

[0154] Comparative polymer 7: Sorbitol / (EO / OH)4 Sorbitol ethoxylated with 24 moles of ethylene oxide In a 2 L autoclave, 148.7 g of sorbitol and 4.0 g of potassium hydroxide (50% aqueous solution) are placed and the mixture is heated to 125° C. A vacuum is applied (<10 mbar) and the mixture is dehydrated for 2 hours. The vessel is purged with nitrogen up to 1 bar and the mixture is heated to 140° C. 845.8 g of ethylene oxide are added in portions within 26 hours. To complete the reaction, the mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. 985.0 g of a light brown oil is obtained (hydroxy value: 254.1.0 mg KOH / g). (This is sorbitol / (EO / OH)4, with 4 EO per active H).

[0155] Polymer 9 of the invention: MCDA / (PO / OH)4 Methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine, propoxylated with 16 moles of propylene oxide, mixture of isomers (MCDA) In a 2 liter autoclave, 288.4 g of methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine propoxylated with 4 moles of propylene oxide, mixture of isomers and 1.7 g of potassium tert.butoxide are placed and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged three times with nitrogen. 557.6 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 10 hours. The mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. to complete the reaction. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. After filtration, 845.0 g of a light brown oil is obtained (hydroxyl number: 125.6 mg KOH / g). (This is MCDA / (PO / OH)4, with 4 PO per active H).

[0156] Polymer 10 of the invention: MCDA / (PO / OH)8 Methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine, propoxylated with 32 moles of propylene oxide, mixture of isomers (MCDA) a. Methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine propoxylated with 4 moles of propylene oxide, mixture of isomers A 2 liter autoclave is charged with 410.2 g of methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine, a mixture of isomers and 20.5 g of water. The reactor is purged 3 times with nitrogen and heated to 110° C. 743.4 g of propylene oxide are added within 11 hours. The mixture is reacted for 20 hours to complete the reaction. Water and volatile compounds are removed in vacuum (20 mbar) at 90° C. A highly viscous light yellow oil (1150.0 g) is obtained (this is MCDA / (PO / OH)1, with 1 PO per active H).

[0157] b. Methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine propoxylated with 32 moles of propylene oxide, mixture of isomers In a 2 liter autoclave are placed 162.2 g of methyl-cyclohexyl-1,3-diamine, propoxylated with 4 moles of propylene oxide (as above), a mixture of isomers, and 1.8 g of potassium tert.butoxide, and the mixture is heated to 140° C. The vessel is purged three times with nitrogen. 731.8 g of propylene oxide are added in portions within 10 hours. To complete the reaction, the mixture is reacted for another 10 hours at 140° C. The reaction mixture is stripped with nitrogen and the volatile compounds are recovered under reduced pressure at 80° C. 1300.0 g of a light brown oil is obtained (which is MCDA / (PO / OH)8, with 8 PO per active H).

[0158] Example 5: Base Detergent Chassis The following liquid detergents I-IV are prepared by conventional means known to those skilled in the art by mixing the listed ingredients.

[0159] Base Detergents I, II and IV:

[0160] [Table 7] 1 Contains protease, mannase, and amylase

[0161] Base Detergent III

[0162] [Table 8]

[0163] Example 6: Cleaning Effect of Polymer 1 of the Invention and Comparative Polymer 1 The cleaning effectiveness of Inventive Polymer 1 and Comparative Polymer 1 in Liquid Base Detergent I was evaluated according to the Test Procedure. Inventive Polymer 1 cleaned grease and sebum stains much better than Comparative Polymer 1.

[0164] [Table 9] Standard: Liquid base detergent I (1600 ppm) Polymer Level: 40ppm

[0165] The cleaning effectiveness of Inventive Polymer 1 and Comparative Polymer 1 in Liquid Base Detergent II was evaluated according to the Test Procedure. Inventive Polymer 1 cleaned grease and sebum stains much better than Comparative Polymer 1.

[0166] [Table 10] Reference: Liquid Base Detergent II (1600ppm) Polymer Level: 40ppm

[0167] Example 7: Cleaning effectiveness of inventive polymers 2, 3, 4 and comparative polymers 2, 3. The cleaning effectiveness of the inventive polymers 2, 3, 4 and the comparative polymers 2 and 3 in liquid-based detergent III was evaluated according to the test procedure. The inventive polymers clean grease and sebum stains much better than the comparative polymers.

[0168] [Table 11] Standard: Liquid base detergent III (2000ppm) Polymer Level: 25ppm Adjust the pH of the cleaning test solution to 8.2.

[0169] Example 8: Cleaning effectiveness of inventive polymer 5 and comparative polymer 4. The cleaning effectiveness of Inventive Polymer 5 and Comparative Polymer 4 in Liquid Base Detergent I was evaluated according to the Test Procedure. Inventive Polymer 5 cleans grease and sebum stains much better than Comparative Polymer 4.

[0170] [Table 12] Standard: Liquid base detergent I (1584 ppm) Polymer level: 48ppm

[0171] Example 8: Cleaning effectiveness of inventive polymers 6, 7 and comparative polymer 5. The cleaning effectiveness of Inventive Polymers 6, 7, and Comparative Polymer 5 in Liquid Base Detergent I was evaluated according to the Test Procedure. Inventive Polymers 6 and 7 clean grease and sebum stains much better than Comparative Polymer 5.

[0172] [Table 13] Standard: Liquid base detergent III (2000ppm) Polymer level: 48ppm

[0173] Example 9: Cleaning effectiveness of inventive polymer 8 and comparative polymers 6, 7, 8. The cleaning effectiveness of Inventive Polymer 8 and Comparative Polymers 6, 7, 8 in Liquid Base Detergent I was evaluated according to the Test Procedure. Inventive Polymer 8 cleans grease and sebum stains much better than Comparative Polymers 6, 7, 8.

[0174] [Table 14] Standard: Liquid base detergent I (1600 ppm) Polymer Level: 40ppm

[0175] Example 10: Cleaning effect of polymers 9 and 10 of the present invention. The cleaning effectiveness of inventive polymers 9 and 10 in liquid base detergent IV was evaluated according to the test procedure. Inventive polymers 9 and 10 show significant cleaning against sebum stains.

[0176] [Table 15] Standard: Liquid base detergent I (750 ppm) Polymer level: 39ppm

[0177] Dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​recited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."

Claims

1. 1. A cleaning composition comprising: (a) a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant; (b) an alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; and (c) an alkoxylated polymer comprising a core structure selected from: (i) A linear oligoamine represented by the following structure: 【Chemistry 1】 In the formula, each L is independently -(C ｍ H ２ｍ )-, where the subscript m is an integer from 2 to 6, and the subscript n is an integer from 0 to 10; (ii) a sugar alcohol containing at least four hydroxy moieties; The -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH of the polymer core ２ at least one of the active H's in the moiety is modified with an alkylene oxide moiety selected from ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), and mixtures thereof; The EO / PO / BO alkylene oxide moiety substituents are arranged randomly or in a block configuration and are preferably substituted with -OH, -NH-, and / or -NH of the polymer core structure. ２ The average number of EOs (x), POs (y), and BOs (z) per active H in the moiety are determined by: (a) when said polymer core structure is a linear oligoamine according to formula (i), y+z is greater than 2 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is greater than or equal to 80:20 and less than 90:10; (b) when the polymer core structure is a sugar alcohol according to formula (ii), y is from 6 to 50 and the ratio of (y+z) / x is greater than or equal to 51:49 and less than 90:10, with the proviso that the hydroxy and alkylene oxide moieties do not include anionic capping units; Cleaning composition.

2. The cleaning composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a non-ionic surfactant.

3. 3. The cleaning composition of claim 2, wherein the nonionic surfactant is an alkyl ethoxylated alcohol having an average degree of ethoxylation of 1-10.

4. A cleaning composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the alkyl ethoxylated sulphate surfactant is characterised by an average degree of ethoxylation of from 0.1 to 5.

5. 5. The cleaning composition of claim 1, wherein the alkoxylated polymer comprises a core structure selected from a sugar alcohol comprising at least four hydroxy moieties, at least one of the hydroxy moieties being modified with an alkylene oxide moiety selected from ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), butylene oxide (BO), and mixtures thereof, and at least one of the hydroxy moieties derived from the alkylene oxide moiety being substituted with an amino functional group.

6. 6. The composition of claim 5, wherein the weight ratio of the linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant to the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant is greater than 2.0:

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7. Use of a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6 for removing grease and / or personal soils from surfaces.

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