Surfactants for cleaning products

Amino acid derivatives with surface-active properties are used in cleaning compositions to enhance cleaning and degreasing by reducing surface tension and forming micelles, addressing inefficiencies in existing surfactant formulations.

JP7746486B2Active Publication Date: 2025-09-30ADVANSIX RESINS & CHEMICALS LLC
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024124559
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-03-11
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-09

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Technical Problem

Existing surfactant formulations for cleaning and degreasing applications often require multiple surfactant classes and do not efficiently lower surface tension or form micelles at optimal concentrations, leading to suboptimal cleaning performance.

Method used

Derivatives of amino acids with surface-active properties are formulated into cleaning compositions, including laundry detergents, bleach products, and dry cleaning solutions, utilizing specific surfactants like 6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-oxohexan-1-aminium iodide and dodecyl 6-(dimethylamino)hexanoate N-oxide, which have low critical micelle concentrations and reduce surface tension effectively.

Benefits of technology

The amino acid derivatives provide enhanced cleaning and degreasing capabilities by reducing surface tension and forming micelles at lower concentrations, improving the efficacy of cleaning products on various surfaces.

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Abstract

To provide a formulation including one or a plurality of surfactants, for use in cleaning and conditioning a fabric, a hard surface, and a plastic surface.SOLUTION: The formulation for use in cleaning a hard surface and a plastic surface, includes a surfactant including at least one of 6-(dodecyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-6-(oxo-hexane)-1-aminium iodide, 6-(dimethylamino)hexanoate N-oxide, 6-(dodecyloxy)-N, N-dimethyl-6-(oxo-hexane)-1-aminium chloride, 4-((6-(dodecyloxy)-6-oxohexyl)dimethylammonio)butane-1-sulfonate, and 6-(dodecyloxy)-6-(oxo-hexane)-1-aminium chloride, and at least one detergent or at least one species of soap.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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