Surfactant Composition for Degreasing at Low Temperatures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current detergent compositions face challenges in effectively removing greasy and oil-type deposits at low temperatures and exhibit insufficient wetting behavior at high temperatures, limiting their performance in cleaning applications.
Innovation Solution
A composition comprising two or more compounds of a specific formula, where R is unsubstituted branched C9-C15-alkyl and G1 is selected from monosaccharides with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, is used as a degreasing, wetting, and emulsifying agent, demonstrating improved performance across a wide temperature range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If compounds are formulated for high temperature cleaning, then degreasing performance at high temperatures is improved, but degreasing performance at low temperatures deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the chemical structure parameters of the surfactant molecules by specifying particular chain lengths (C12-C18), degrees of unsaturation (1-4 double bonds), and ether linkage positions. These parameter changes enable the composition to maintain effective degreasing performance across a broad temperature range from 10°C to 60°C, resolving the contradiction between high-temperature effectiveness and low-temperature adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines multiple surfactant compounds with specific structural characteristics into a composite composition. This composite approach integrates molecules with different chain lengths, unsaturation levels, and ether linkage positions, creating a synergistic effect that provides consistent degreasing performance across varying temperatures, thus addressing both high-temperature reliability and low-temperature adaptability
2Reliability
If wetting agents are used to improve cleaning efficiency at high temperatures, then wetting behavior at high temperatures is improved, but performance at low temperatures deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the molecular parameters of the wetting agents by controlling the carbon chain length (C12-C18), number of double bonds (1-4), and position of ether linkages. These parameter adjustments ensure that the wetting agents maintain effective surface activity and wetting behavior across a wide temperature range, preventing the deterioration of performance at different temperatures
3Reliability
If compositions are optimized for low temperature cleaning, then degreasing performance at low temperatures is improved, but wetting behavior at high temperatures deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention carefully selects and controls the chemical parameters including carbon chain length (C12-C18), degree of unsaturation (1-4 double bonds), and ether linkage position. These parameter changes create a balanced molecular structure that prevents premature phase transitions and maintains both degreasing performance and wetting behavior across the entire temperature range from 10°C to 60°C
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 composition effectively removes greasy and oil-type deposits at temperatures ≥40°C, exhibits excellent wetting and emulsifying properties, and can be used in various cleaning formulations, enhancing cleaning efficiency across different temperature conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The composition effectively removes greasy and oil-type deposits at temperatures ≥40°C
Implementation Method 2
exhibits excellent wetting and emulsifying properties
Implementation Method 3
exhibits excellent wetting and emulsifying properties
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention refers to a composition comprising two or more compounds of the general formula (I), a dry or liquid formulation comprising said composition as well as the use of said composition as degreasing agent for removing greasy and/or oil type deposits or as emulsifying agent or as wetting agent.