Sorbent Carrier Detergent Composition for Antiperspirant Fabric Staining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Antiperspirant use leads to fabric staining on garments due to the acidic nature of active antiperspirant compounds and the presence of inorganic metals, which existing solutions fail to adequately address, especially in terms of efficacy and prevention of staining caused by factors other than the active compounds.
Innovation Solution
Detergent compositions are developed that include a sorbed component comprising acids and surfactants sorbed by a sorbent carrier, specifically hydrophobic silica particles, which are designed to release in an alkaline washing environment, thereby targeting and preventing fabric staining.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If less active antiperspirant compound is incorporated into the composition, then fabric staining is reduced, but antiperspirant efficacy is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the antiperspirant composition into separate functional components: active antiperspirant compounds suspended in an anhydrous vehicle, and detergent components sorbed on a sorbent carrier dispersed in the same vehicle. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently - the active compounds provide antiperspirant efficacy while the detergent components address fabric staining, resolving the contradiction between reducing staining and maintaining efficacy.
Solution Approach 2:
The sorbent carrier system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it carries detergent components that prevent fabric staining, provides a delivery mechanism for the active antiperspirant compounds, and maintains product stability. This multi-functionality allows the composition to address both antiperspirant efficacy and fabric staining prevention within a single integrated system.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If detergent components are added to prevent fabric staining, then staining is reduced, but product complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention employs a sorbent carrier with porous structure to hold detergent components. The porous material provides a high surface area for sorption while maintaining a compact form factor. This allows complex detergent formulations to be incorporated into the antiperspirant product without significantly increasing overall product complexity or size, as the porous carrier efficiently packages the active detergent ingredients.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite system where detergent components are sorbed onto a sorbent carrier material. This composite structure combines the functional properties of both the detergent molecules and the sorbent carrier, providing a stable, easy-to-formulate addition to the antiperspirant composition that prevents fabric staining without requiring complex formulation procedures.
3Reliability
If inorganic metals are present in the composition, then antiperspirant activity is enhanced, but fabric staining is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces detergent components as an intermediary substance that mediates between the inorganic metals in the antiperspirant composition and the fabric. The detergent molecules interact with both the metal ions and the fabric fibers, preventing direct contact between the metals and fabric that would cause staining, while allowing the metals to maintain their antiperspirant activity on the skin.
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 detergent compositions effectively prevent fabric staining by releasing detergent components in a washing environment, reducing the buildup of antiperspirant ingredients on garments and eliminating staining caused by inorganic metals, while maintaining antiperspirant efficacy and avoiding skin irritation.
Implementation Method 1
a sorbed component including an acid and a surfactant, wherein the sorbed component is sorbed by the sorbent carrier
Implementation Method 2
The sorbent carrier comprises hydrophobic particles. Each particle has an inner portion and an outer coating, and the inner portion is less hydrophobic than the outer coating. The aqueous component is sorbed by the inner portion of the sorbent carrier.
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AI summary
Detergent compositions and detergent compositions dispersed in personal care products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a detergent composition is provided and comprises a sorbent carrier. The detergent composition also includes a sorbed component including an acid and a surfactant. The sorbed component is sorbed by the sorbent carrier.