Water-Soluble Unit Dose Dissolution in Low Water
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fibrous water-soluble unit dose articles face challenges in dissolving quickly in limited water amounts, especially in modern washing machines that use less water, which affects the timely release of cleaning agents.
Innovation Solution
A water-soluble unit dose article comprising a water-soluble fibrous structure and particles with a specific ratio of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate to Alkylethoxylated Sulfate greater than 1, which enhances dissolution profiles and ensures effective delivery of surfactant.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional fibrous water-soluble unit dose articles are used, then the structure provides a measured dosage of treatment composition, but the dissolution rate is slow in limited water amounts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the surfactant system by establishing a specific ratio relationship between LAS and AES components. This parameter optimization enables the detergent composition to achieve rapid dissolution in limited water while maintaining effective cleaning performance, directly resolving the contradiction between dissolution speed and water quantity.
2Speed
If the dissolution rate is increased in limited water, then cleaning agents are released more quickly, but the surfactant composition must be optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the surfactant composition by establishing a specific ratio parameter between LAS and AES, transforming a complex formulation problem into a controlled parameter relationship. This approach enables rapid release of cleaning agents while simplifying the composition design through defined ratio parameters rather than complex multi-component formulations.
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 described unit dose article exhibits improved dissolution profiles, allowing for the rapid release of surfactants, even in limited water conditions, thereby maintaining cleaning effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
water-soluble unit dose articles are capable of dissolving quickly in a limited amount of fluid
Implementation Method 2
release of cleaning agents so that they become readily available
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AI summary
Described herein is a water-soluble unit dose with a particle having a ratio of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate to Alkylethoxylated Sulfate of greater than 1.