Powder Detergent Composition for Fast Dissolution Without Caking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Commercially available powder detergents suffer from caking and undesirable dissolution rates, leading to long dissolution times and user inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A powder detergent formulation comprising sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium coco sulfate, xanthan gum as a thickener, sodium benzoate as a preservative, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate as a chelating agent, and hydrated silica, with specific weight percentages to ensure fast dissolution, proper viscosity, and strong cleaning capability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional powder detergent formulations are used, then the detergent is easy to store and transport, but it suffers from caking and slow dissolution rates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical and chemical parameters of the detergent formulation by using specific surfactant combinations (anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants), controlled moisture content (5-15%), and specific additive ratios to prevent caking and enhance dissolution rate. The sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate content is optimized at 45-55% to achieve fast dissolution without caking.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a composite detergent system combining multiple surfactant types (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric), fillers (sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate), and functional additives (preservatives, chelating agents, enzymes). This composite approach creates synergistic effects that simultaneously improve dissolution rate and prevent caking through balanced formulation chemistry.
2Loss of time
If the detergent dissolves quickly, then user convenience is improved, but cleaning effectiveness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the concentration and type of surfactants to achieve both fast dissolution and strong cleaning. The specific ratio of anionic to nonionic to amphoteric surfactants, along with controlled filler content, ensures rapid water penetration and dissolution while maintaining sufficient surfactant concentration for effective cleaning performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-component surfactant system provides both rapid dissolution (through hydrophilic components) and strong cleaning capability (through amphiphilic surfactant molecules that effectively remove oils and stains). The composite formulation includes enzymes and chelating agents that enhance cleaning while the overall composition ensures fast dissolution.
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 formulation achieves rapid dissolution, proper viscosity, and effective cleaning while preventing bacterial and mold growth, with improved shelf life and reduced environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
The powder detergent includes sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium coco sulfate
Implementation Method 2
a thickener, and hydrated silica... the thickener is in an amount ranging from 5 wt % to 15 wt %
Implementation Method 3
a preservative... sodium benzoate as a preservative
Implementation Method 4
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate as a chelating agent
Data Source
AI summary
A powder detergent includes sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium coco sulfate, a thickener, a preservative, a chelating agent, and hydrated silica. Based on a total weight of the powder detergent, the sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate is in an amount ranging from 45 wt % to 55 wt %, the sodium coco sulfate is in an amount ranging from 25 wt % to 35 wt %, and the thickener is in an amount ranging from 5 wt % to 15 wt %. The sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, the sodium coco sulfate, and the thickener are in a total amount of 91.2 wt %.