C17-C18 Secondary Alkane Sulfonate Surfactant Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for detergent compositions with enhanced performance using secondary alkane sulfonate surfactants, particularly those with longer alkyl chains like C17-C18, to improve cleaning efficacy.
Innovation Solution
A detergent composition comprising greater than 50 wt.% C17-C18 secondary alkane sulfonate surfactants, combined with other surfactants, cleaning boosters, and enzymes, optimized for laundry applications, utilizing linear alkyl chains sourced from renewable triglycerides.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional secondary alkane sulfonate surfactants with C14-C16 alkyl chains are used, then the detergent composition is easy to manufacture from conventional feedstocks, but the cleaning performance is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the carbon chain length parameter of the secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant from conventional C14-C16 to C17-C18, which improves cleaning performance by enhancing surfactant properties such as micelle formation and soil removal capability, while maintaining compatibility with existing manufacturing processes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite surfactant system combining C17-C18 secondary alkane sulfonate with complementary surfactants (anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric) to achieve synergistic effects that enhance overall cleaning performance while allowing each component to contribute its unique properties
2Reliability
If C17-C18 secondary alkane sulfonate surfactants are used to enhance cleaning performance, then the detergent composition achieves superior soil removal, but the formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selecting specific carbon chain lengths (C17-C18) for the secondary alkane sulfonate component to optimize particular cleaning functions, while using different surfactant types with complementary properties to address specific cleaning challenges such as grease removal, stain elimination, and foam control
3Productivity
If conventional surfactant systems are used, then the detergent formulation is simpler, but the cleaning efficacy is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a composite surfactant system comprising multiple types of surfactants (anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric) in specific combinations that work synergistically to enhance cleaning efficacy across different soil types and washing conditions, with each surfactant class contributing unique functional properties
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes multiple parameters including surfactant concentration ratios, hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB), and carbon chain distribution to maximize cleaning productivity while maintaining formulation manageability through systematic parameter optimization
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition achieves enhanced cleaning performance by leveraging the superior properties of C17-C18 secondary alkane sulfonates, providing improved soil removal and sustainability through renewable sources.
Implementation Method 1
Surfactants comprise an oil soluble hydrocarbon chain with a water solubilising group attached to it. Detergent compositions comprise surfactants to remove soils from substrates.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant, wherein wherein greater than 50 wt.% of the secondary alkane sulfonate is C17 and/or C18 secondary alkane sulfonate; the invention also concerns a detergent composition comprising the secondary alkane sulfonate surfactant; the invention also concerns a method, preferably a domestic method of treating a textile.