Abstract:
The present invention relates to a spray-drying process for the preparation of a spray- dried detergent powder having a bulk density of 426g/l or less, wherein the spray-dried detergent powder comprises an anionic detersive surfactant and from 0wt% to 10wt% zeolite builder and from 0wt% to 10wt% phosphate builder, and wherein the process comprises the step of: (a) preparing an aqueous slurry suitable for spray-drying comprising from 30wt% to 60wt% water and from 40wt% to 70wt% non-aqueous material, wherein the non-aqueous material comprises an inorganic component and an organic component, wherein the weight ratio of the inorganic component to organic component is in the range of from 0.3: 1 to 5: 1; and (b) spraying the slurry into a spray-drying tower, wherein the temperature of the slurry as it enters the spray-drying tower is in the range of from 65°C to 140°C, and wherein the outlet air temperature of the spray-drying tower is in the range of from 70°C to 120°C.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of from lOOg/1 to 500g/l, wherein the composition comprises: (a) from lwt% to 70wt% anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from Owt% to 10wt% zeolite builder; and (c) from Owt% to 10wt% phosphate builder; wherein the composition comprises: (I) from 61wt% to 90wt% low- density particulate component, wherein the low-density particulate component has a bulk density of from lOOg/1 to 426g/l, and wherein the low-density particulate component comprises inorganic material and organic material; and (II) from 10wt% to 39wt% high-density particulate component, wherein the high-density particulate component has a bulk density of greater than 426g/l; wherein the ratio of (i) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the low-density particulate component (I) to (ii) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the solid laundry detergent composition is from 0.3: 1 to 5: 1.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising the magnesium salt of ethylene diamine-N'N'-disuccinic acid
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition having a bulk density of from lOOg/1 to 500g/l, wherein the composition comprises: (a) from lwt% to 70wt% anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from Owt% to 10wt% zeolite builder; and (c) from Owt% to 10wt% phosphate builder; wherein the composition comprises: (I) from 61wt% to 90wt% low- density particulate component, wherein the low-density particulate component has a bulk density of from lOOg/1 to 426g/l, and wherein the low-density particulate component comprises inorganic material and organic material; and (II) from 10wt% to 39wt% high-density particulate component, wherein the high-density particulate component has a bulk density of greater than 426g/l; wherein the ratio of (i) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the low-density particulate component (I) to (ii) the weight ratio of the inorganic material to the organic material comprised in the solid laundry detergent composition is from 0.3: 1 to 5: 1.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for making starch encapsulated ingredients where a mixture of starch, water, acid and ingredient for encapsulation is prepared. The mixture is atomised and dried to provide encapsulates that can retain high levels of encapsulated ingredient. When the encapsulated ingredient comprises oil, the invention reduces the levels of free oil on the outside of the encapsulates and surprisingly reduces explosivity of fines produced during the manufacturing process. The preferred acid is citric acid.