Solid Enzymatic Detergent Matrix for Stable Dilution Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing enzymatic detergents are predominantly liquid, posing stability and spillage risks, and are difficult to incorporate into solid compositions while maintaining efficacy.
Innovation Solution
Development of stable solid enzymatic detergent compositions comprising an alkali metal carbonate, an acid, and a surfactant, which form a solidification matrix that retains enzyme efficacy upon dilution, allowing for low foaming and non-foaming properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If enzymes are incorporated into solid detergent compositions, then packaging and safety concerns related to spillage are reduced, but enzyme stability and efficacy are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the detergent from liquid to solid form while incorporating enzymes. This is achieved by formulating a solid matrix containing the enzyme, surfactant, and cleaning agents that maintains enzyme stability in solid form and releases it upon contact with water during use, thus eliminating spillage risk while preserving enzyme efficacy.
2Reliability
If liquid enzymatic detergents are used, then enzyme efficacy is maintained, but packaging and safety concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transforms the detergent formulation from liquid to solid state while incorporating water-soluble or water-dispersible enzymes that maintain their catalytic activity. The solid formulation is contained in simpler packaging without spillage risks, and the enzyme remains effective upon dissolution in water during the cleaning process.
3Loss of substance
If enzymes are formulated in solid detergent compositions, then packaging is reduced, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite solid detergent formulation combining enzyme powder or granules with solid cleaning agents, surfactants, and fillers. This composite structure allows the enzyme to be embedded within the solid matrix, reducing packaging requirements while the formulation complexity is managed through careful selection of compatible materials that maintain enzyme stability.
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 solid enzymatic detergents maintain cleaning efficacy in solid form and upon dilution, reducing packaging and safety concerns associated with liquid detergents.
Implementation Method 1
Enzymes can help break these soils down
Implementation Method 2
The solid enzymatic detergents maintain cleaning efficacy in solid form and upon dilution
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a solid, enzymatic detergent compositions and methods of making and using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the detergent compositions are particularly useful for cleaning medical and dental instruments. In a preferred embodiment the compositions are particularly use for cleaning ware.