Intercalated Magnesium Hypochlorite for Stable Bleach Formulations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current chlorine bleach products do not offer excellent performance across a wide range of criteria such as formulation flexibility, odor, stability, and moisture sensitivity, making them unsuitable for various applications.
Innovation Solution
Development of intercalated bleach compositions with a molar ratio of alkaline earth metal to hypochlorite of at least 3:1, which are stable, odorless, and exhibit improved pH buffering characteristics, allowing for controlled hypochlorite release and compatibility with various adjuvants, including surfactants and acids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional chlorine bleach products are used, then cleaning and bleaching effectiveness is achieved, but formulation flexibility and odor characteristics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters by using magnesium or calcium hypochlorite with a molar ratio of metal to hypochlorite of at least 3:1, creating an intercalated structure that provides both effectiveness and formulation flexibility while reducing odor
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite material system combining magnesium or calcium hypochlorite with oxidizing agents, achieving synergistic effects that improve both cleaning effectiveness and formulation flexibility simultaneously
2Illumination intensity
If sodium hypochlorite phosphate adduct is used, then solution clarity is improved, but compatibility with certain applications deteriorates due to phosphate content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes phosphates from the bleach formulation by using magnesium or calcium hypochlorite instead of sodium hypochlorite phosphate adduct, maintaining solution clarity while eliminating the incompatibility with laundry detergents
Solution Approach 2:
By changing the metal cation from sodium to magnesium or calcium and adjusting the molar ratio to at least 3:1, the patent achieves phosphate-free formulation that maintains solution clarity and improves compatibility with laundry applications
3Quantity of substance
If existing bleach products are used, then chlorine availability is achieved, but stability and moisture sensitivity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the metal cation to magnesium or calcium with a molar ratio of at least 3:1, which fundamentally alters the stability parameters and reduces moisture sensitivity while maintaining chlorine availability
Solution Approach 2:
The intercalated magnesium or calcium hypochlorite structure provides a stable, moisture-resistant formulation that maintains chlorine availability over time without the degradation issues of conventional products
4Reliability
If conventional bleach formulations are used, then cleaning capability is achieved, but compatibility with adjuvants deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The magnesium or calcium hypochlorite intercalated structure provides universal compatibility with various adjuvants including surfactants, acids, and other cleaning agents, enabling multi-functional formulations while maintaining cleaning capability
Solution Approach 2:
By adjusting the metal cation and molar ratio parameters, the patent creates a chemically compatible formulation that works synergistically with a broad range of adjuvants, expanding formulation versatility
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The intercalated bleach compositions demonstrate enhanced stability, reduced odor, and improved compatibility with adjuvants, providing effective cleaning and disinfecting capabilities while maintaining stability in humid environments and avoiding self-propagating decomposition reactions.
Implementation Method 1
The intercalated bleach compositions demonstrate enhanced stability, reduced odor, and improved compatibility with adjuvants, providing effective cleaning and disinfecting capabilities while maintaining stability in humid environments and avoiding self-propagating decomposition reactions
Implementation Method 2
Development of intercalated bleach compositions with a molar ratio of alkaline earth metal to hypochlorite of at least 3:1, which are stable, odorless, and exhibit improved pH buffering characteristics, allowing for controlled hypochlorite release
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to compositions, methods of use, and methods of manufacture for an intercalated bleach compound and compositions thereof. The intercalated bleach compound has the formula Mx(OCl)y(O)m(OH)n where M is an alkaline earth metal such as magnesium, calcium or mixture thereof. The values of x and y independently equal any number greater than or equal to 1 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), and m and n independently equal any number greater than or equal to 0 (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), but m and n are not both 0. In addition, the molar ratio of the alkaline earth metal (e.g., magnesium or calcium) to hypochlorite is at least 3:1. In other words, x is ≧3y. The compounds exhibit excellent stability, little or no chlorine bleach odor, exhibit excellent pH buffering characteristics, and less reactivity with organic materials as compared to alternative chlorine bleach products.