Solid Detergent Branched Fatty Acid Disintegrator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Solid detergent compositions face challenges in rapid dissolution and enhanced cleaning ability, particularly in aqueous solutions, due to segregation issues and instability during storage and use.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a branched fatty acid disintegrator, such as sodium isononanoate, into the detergent composition to improve dissolution rates and cleaning efficacy by lowering surface tension and stabilizing the detergent in aqueous solutions, while maintaining a solid form at elevated temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If solid detergent compositions are used for improved handling and safety, then handling safety and storage stability are improved, but dissolution rate is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by incorporating specific disintegrators (amides, esters, or carboxylic acids with specific carbon chain lengths and structures) to modify the dissolution behavior of the solid detergent, enabling rapid dissolution while maintaining solid form stability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite detergent formulation combining multiple components including surfactants, builders, and specifically selected disintegrators to achieve both solid-state stability and rapid dissolution properties that neither component could provide alone
2Stability of the object's composition
If solid detergent compositions are used to eliminate component segregation, then storage stability is improved, but dissolution rate and cleaning ability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the chemical parameters by selecting disintegrators with specific molecular structures (branched-chain fatty acid derivatives with 4-12 carbon atoms) that optimize both storage stability maintenance and dissolution rate enhancement for improved cleaning performance
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional solid detergent formulations are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but dissolution rate and stability in aqueous solutions are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adjusts the chemical composition parameters by incorporating specific disintegrator compounds (amides, esters, or carboxylic acids with defined molecular structures) to enhance aqueous solution stability and dissolution characteristics while maintaining compatibility with conventional manufacturing processes
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 use of branched fatty acid disintegrators significantly enhances the dissolution rate of solid detergents, ensuring rapid and complete dissolution in aqueous solutions, thereby improving cleaning performance and stability, especially at temperatures up to 155°F (68.3°C).
Implementation Method 1
improve dissolution rates and cleaning efficacy by lowering surface tension and stabilizing the detergent in aqueous solutions
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AI summary
A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.