CN1361817A - Perfume compositions - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a laundry and cleaning composition comprising a bleaching system and a selected perfume composition, wherein the perfume composition comprises perfume ingredients selected from the classes of unsaturated perfume ingredients of ester, ether, alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, nitrile, lactone, schiff-bases, terpenes and derivatives thereof, cyclic alkene, cyclic oxide, oxime, and mixtures thereof. Also provided herein is the perfume composition, wherein the amount of unsaturated materials represents at least 40% by weight of the perfume composition.

Description

Perfume composition

Technical Field

The present invention relates to perfume compositions and in particular to laundry and cleaning compositions containing both such perfume compositions and bleaching systems.

Background

Most consumers desire to use perfumed detergent products and to have pleasant perfumes also on fabrics and other articles laundered with these products. Moreover, a fragrance that provides olfactory aesthetic benefits can serve as a cleaning signal.

Therefore, it is desirable and commercially advantageous to add a scented material to such products. Perfume additives can make laundry compositions more pleasing to consumers and, in some cases, perfumes impart a pleasant fragrance to fabrics treated therewith. However, the amount of perfume transferred to fabrics from aqueous laundry baths is generally very small. In fact, a problem encountered with perfumes is their volatility, and many perfume components can be destroyed or damaged in the presence of cleaning components, especially alkalis and bleaching systems.

Bleaching systems, such as peroxyacids, especially preformed peroxyacids, are known in the art as effective soil release agents.

The applicants have found that bleaching systems such as peroxyacids, especially pre-made peroxyacids, are particularly troublesome to the problem of perfume oxidation.

It has also been found that a further problem in the formulation of perfumed laundry and cleaning compositions comprising a bleach system is the tendency of the bleach, especially with a peroxyacid, more especially with a pre-made peroxyacid, to lose its activity in the presence of a perfume ingredient.

One solution to this problem is to encapsulate the perfume. This adds expense and complexity to the formulation and does not always provide adequate protection.

Another solution is to use a fully saturated perfume as indicated in EP-0,299,561. In fact, saturated perfumes have long been known and are widely used in the perfume art. One reason for their widespread use is that they have good properties in terms of stability and odor. However, despite the above-mentioned advantages in the art, there remains a need for further perfume compositions that provide stable fragrance in bleach-containing environments.

Another solution to this problem is to reduce the content of the bleaching system. While reducing the level of bleaching system employed in the wash tends to ameliorate these problems, it is accompanied by significant side effects on detergency.

Thus, detergent formulators are challenged to formulate products that maximize soil removal while avoiding degradation of perfume components and/or loss of bleaching system activity.

The applicant has now surprisingly found that providing a particular class of perfume raw materials can meet such a need.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide compositions suitable for use in laundry processes which produce excellent perfume on fabrics and excellent bleaching in the wash liquor and in stored products, especially when the bleaching system is a preformed peroxyacid.

It is another object of the present invention to provide compositions suitable for use in laundry processes which are effective in soil removal.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a perfumed composition and a laundry composition comprising a bleach system, wherein the perfume is stable in the presence of the bleach system without compromising the performance of the perfume or the bleach system.

Summary of The Invention

The present invention provides a perfume composition comprising a perfume component having a bleach stability index of at least 80%, and/or an odour character of value a or B, an odour intensity of at least 6, and selected from unsaturated perfume components such as esters, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, lactones, schiff bases, terpenes and derivatives thereof, cyclic olefins, cyclic oxides, oximes, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount of unsaturated material is at least 40% by weight of the perfume composition.

In another aspect of the invention, laundry and cleaning compositions comprise a bleaching system and a perfume composition comprising a perfume component having an odor profile with a Bleach Stability Index (BSI) and/or a or B value of at least 80% and an odor intensity of at least 6, the component being selected from unsaturated perfume components such as esters, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, lactones, schiff bases, terpenes and derivatives thereof, cyclic olefins, cyclic oxides, oximes, and mixtures thereof. Detailed description of the invention perfume compositions

An essential feature of the perfume composition of the present invention is that the unsaturated perfume component has an odour profile with a Bleach Stability Index (BSI) and/or a or B value of at least 80% and an odour intensity of at least 6.

A Bleach Stability Index (BSI) of at least 80%, meaning that the composition incorporating each of the tested perfume components in a bleach-containing base has an AvO loss of no more than 20%, preferably no more than 15%, more preferably no more than 10%, most preferably no more than 5% after two weeks at 40 ℃. For the present experiment, the pure fragrance chemicals to be tested were solubilized with a solubilizing agent (i.e., C condensed with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide)₁₀-C₁₈Sodium alkyl sulfate (AE3S)) was diluted to 0.2% and then incorporated into the final product, followed by accelerated aging testing. The accelerated aging test was carried out as follows:

15-20g of each final product with incorporated perfume was taken and placed in an oven at 40 ℃ for 2 weeks. The aged samples were compared to the freshly prepared fragrance product (reference) by determining the AvO of the reference before storage and the AvO of the aged product after storage and expressing the difference in AvO as% loss. The formulation of the non-aromatised end product used for the test was as follows:

composition comprising a metal oxide and a metal oxide		By weight%
PAP		3
			Carbopol ETD 2691		0.3
Xanthan gum		0.2
			Alkyl triethoxy sulfate		2
HEDP		0.1
			Water, balance to 100%
pH		3.8

Definitions of abbreviated terms will be given below before the examples.

The loss of available oxygen (AvO) of a bleach-containing composition over time can be determined by titration, in which the bleach is reduced with excess potassium iodide, and the iodine formed is determined by titration with sodium thiosulfate. This method is well known in the art and is reported, for example, in A Blarchers Handbook, commercially available from Interox. Alternatively, the peracid concentration can be determined using Chromatography as disclosed in the peracid literature (F.Di Furia et al, Gas-liquid Chromatography Method for determination of Peracids, Analyst, Vol 113, May 1988, p 793-.

Another essential feature of the present invention is that the perfume component also has good impact and ageing properties. Good impact and aging characteristics mean that each unsaturated perfume component has an odour character with an a or B value and an odour intensity of at least 6, each measured as follows: method for determining odor intensity index

The odor intensity index refers to the use of a solubilizer (i.e.C condensed with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide)₁₀-C₁₈Sodium alkyl sulfate (AE3S)) the pure fragrance chemical to be tested was diluted to 0.2% and then incorporated into the final product and stored at room temperature for 24 hours. This percentage is a more typical usage level. The formulation of the final non-aromatized product was the same as above for the BSI test.

After 24 hours of storage at room temperature, each of the fragrance component-containing products and non-aromatized products was contained in a plastic cup and subjected to odor evaluation by an expert group. The panel consisted of evaluators trained for at least 6 months of odor ratings, which were accurately detected and reproduced relative to a reference on a progressive basis. For each perfume component, the expert group was presented with two products: reference (non-aromatised product) and sample. The panel was asked to classify the two samples into a grade 2-9 odor intensity scale, grade 2-4 indicating no detected fragrance, only basal odor, grade 9 indicating the presence of very strong odor, but no basal odor. The grades are as follows:

odor intensity rating

Level description 9 very strong fragrance effectThe fruit has no basic odor 8 strong fragrance effect without base odor 7 moderate fragrance effect slightly basic odor 6 Weak fragrance Effect moderate base odor 5 very weak basic odor with strong fragrance effect 2-4 No fragrance is perceived with only basic odor

In addition, the panel of experts was asked to classify the odor bands of these two products into a-D odor profile classes, a class indicating no change in odor profile and a class D indicating an objectionable odor profile. The grades are as follows:

grade of odor character change

Description of the classes A odor characteristics were not changed B slightly changed/still recognizable fragrance character C clearly changes/no longer enables the identification of the aroma profile D unpleasant odor characteristics

Among the perfume components evaluated, only those components whose odor characteristics changed to the a or B value and whose odor intensity was at least 6 were retained, and further subjected to an accelerated aging test as described below:

15-20g of the final product, combined with perfume ingredients, were taken and placed in an oven at 40 ℃ for 2 weeks. The aged samples were compared to a reference containing 15-20g of the final product combined with the same perfume ingredients, but stored at room temperature for 2 weeks.

After two weeks of accelerated aging test, the samples were evaluated for change in odor characteristics and odor intensity, respectively, by the methods described above.

Preferred unsaturated perfume components still have an odor profile of a value a or B and an odor intensity of at least 6 after accelerated aging testing.

Yet another essential feature of the perfume composition of the present invention is that the perfume composition comprises an unsaturated perfume component in an amount of at least 40%, preferably 50%, more preferably at least 70% by weight of the perfume composition.

When a perfume is used in the bleaching composition, the perfume composition preferably comprises an unsaturated perfume component in an amount of more than 20%, more preferably at least 50%, most preferably at least 70% by weight of the perfume composition.

The class of unsaturated perfume components is selected from esters, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, lactones, schiff bases, terpenes and derivatives thereof, cyclic olefins, cyclic oxides, oximes, and mixtures thereof.

Preferred perfume components meet all of the above-mentioned categorical requirements for BSI, strength characteristics and aging performance. Some non-limiting examples are as follows: i) -esters:

preferred esters are compounds selected from the following classes: cyclic esters of esters, aliphatic esters, cyclic esters, aromatic esters, and mixtures thereof.

One suitable ester ring compound useful in the present invention is ethyl 2,6, 6-trimethyl-1, 3-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylate (e.g., ethyl safranilate supplied by Quest).

Suitable aliphatic ester compounds useful in the present invention are selected from the group consisting of cis- β - γ -hexenyl acetate (e.g., cis-3-hexenyl acetate, supplied by Mitsui), 2-methylbuten-2-ol-4-yl acetate (e.g., prenyl acetate, supplied by IFF), allyl 2-pentoxyglycolate, methyl 2-nonenoate (e.g., beauvette, supplied by Quest), salicylic acid (cis- β - γ -hexenyl) ester, 4-methyl-pent-2-ol 2-butenoate (e.g., frutina. exp, supplied by H & R), hexyl 2-butenoate (e.g., hexyl butenoate supplied by H & R), acetyldiisopentene (e.g., koavone, supplied by IFF), 3-methylene-7-methyl-1-octen-7-yl acetate (e.g., crude lauryl acetate, supplied by Quest), methyl 2-nonenoate, isobutyl angelate, and mixtures thereof.

Suitable cyclic ester compounds are selected from the group consisting of tricyclodecenyl acetate (e.g. Flor acetate, supplied by IFF), tricyclodecenyl propionate (e.g. Frutene, supplied by IFF), 7-acetyl-1, 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8-octahydro-1, 1, 6, 7-tetramethylnaphthalene (e.g. iso E super, supplied by IFF), ethyl 2-ethyl-6, 6-dimethyl-2-cyclohexenecarboxylate and ethyl 2,3, 6, 6-tetramethyl-2-cyclohexenecarboxylate (e.g. givescone, supplied by Givaudan-road), allyl cyclohexyloxyacetate (e.g. isoananat 6667, supplied by H & R), acetic acid (4- (053) - (4-methyl-3-pentenyl) -3-cyclohexenyl-methyl) ester, 2-butenoic acid (2-cyclopentyl) ester, butramide (dalat) from H & R, and mixtures thereof. ii) -ethers

Preferred ethers are compounds selected from the following classes: alicyclic ethers, cyclic ethers, aromatic ethers and mixtures thereof.

Suitable ester ring ether compounds useful in the present invention are selected from 6-butyl-3, 6-dihydro-2, 4-dimethyl-2-hydro-pyran (Gyrane), 3, 6-dihydro-4, 6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2-hydro-pyran (Pelargene), and mixtures thereof.

One suitable cyclic ether compound is 9- (methoxy) tricyclo [5, 2,1, 0^2，6]Dec-3-ene. iii) -alcohols

Preferred alcohols are selected from the following classes of compounds: primary alcohols, tertiary alcohols, aromatic alcohols, cyclic alcohols and mixtures thereof.

Suitable first alcohol compounds are selected from the group consisting of β - γ -hexenol, 3, 7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol (citronellol), cis-3-hexenol, 9-decen-1-ol (as provided by rosalva, from IFF), geraniol, and mixtures thereof.

Suitable tertiary alcohol compounds are selected from 2, 6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol (e.g., dihydromyrcenol, supplied by IFF), 3, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-ol (e.g., linalool, supplied by BASF), 4-methyl-3-decene 5-ol (e.g., undecacevertol, supplied by Givaudan-Roure), amyl vinyl carbinol from IFF, and mixtures thereof.

Suitable aromatic alcohol compounds are selected from 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1-pentanol, and mixtures thereof.

Suitable cyclic alcohol compounds are selected from 2-ethyl-4- (2, 2, 3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl) -2-buten-1-ol (e.g., Sanjinol, supplied by IFF), 3a, 4,5, 6,7, 7 a-hexahydro-2 (or 3), 4-dimethyl-4, 7-methylene-1H-indene-5-ol, dimethylcyclohexenemethanol (e.g., Floralol, supplied by IFF), 5- (2, 2, 3-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl) -3-methylpent-2-ol (e.g., sanlodare, supplied by Givaudan-road), 1-p-menthen-4-ol, terpineol, ambrinol L20 from Takasago, and mixtures thereof. iv) -aldehydes

Preferred aldehydes are compounds selected from the following classes: aliphatic aldehydes, cyclic aldehydes, aliphatic primary aldehydes, aromatic aldehydes, tertiary aldehydes, and mixtures thereof.

One suitable aliphatic aldehyde that can be used in the present invention is 3, 7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al (citronellal, supplied by Reynaud).

Suitable cyclic aldehydes useful in the present invention are selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-4 (2, 6, 6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl-) 2-butenal (e.g., Boronal, supplied by H & R), 1-methyl-4- (4-methylpentyl) -3-cyclohexenal, and mixtures thereof. v) -ketones

Preferred ketones are compounds selected from the following classes: aliphatic ketones, aromatic ketones, cyclic ketones, macrocyclic ketones, and mixtures thereof.

One suitable aliphatic ketone that can be used in the present invention is 2, 7-dimethyloct-5-en-4-one (isotagenone 50, supplied by BBA) at 50% in isopropyl myristate.

One suitable aromatic ketone that may be used in the present invention is hexahydrotetramethylmethylenenaphthalenone.

Suitable cyclic ketones useful in the present invention are selected from 1- (5, 5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -4-penten-1-one (10% Neobutenone, supplied by Firmenich), 6-ethyleneoctahydro-5, 8-methylene-2H-1-benzopyran, 1- (2, 6, 6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-buten-1-one (e.g. α -damascone, supplied by Firmenich), diethyldimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (two isomers), 1- (2, 6, 6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-buten-1-one, 2,5, 10-trimethyl-2, 5, 9-cyclododecatrien-1-yl methylketone & isomers (e.g. trimoxofil), methylcedar-8-enylketone (e.g. Vertofiumcour), supplied by IFF), and mixtures thereof.

One suitable macrocyclic ketone that can be used in the present invention is oxacyclohexadecan-2-one (e.g., 100% habanolide, supplied by Firmenich)

Preferred nitriles are compounds selected from the following classes: aliphatic nitriles, aromatic nitriles, cyclic nitriles, and mixtures thereof.

Suitable aliphatic nitriles are selected from the group consisting of 3, 7-dimethyl-2, 6-octadienenitrile, 3, 12-tridecadienylnitrile, tectoronitrile, tridecenylnitrile (ozonil), dienylnitrile (temonyl), and mixtures thereof.

Suitable aromatic nitriles are selected from the group consisting of 5-phenyl-3-methyl-pentene-2-carboxylic acid nitrile, 2-benzyl-2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, and mixtures thereof.

One suitable cyclic nitrile useful in the present invention is a mixture of 3- (4, 7, 7-trimethyl ring (4.1.0) hept-3-ylidene) -propionitrile and 3- (4, 7, 7-trimethyl ring (4.1.0) hept-3-ylidene) -acrylonitrile (roseonitrile, supplied by PFW). vii) -lactones

One suitable lactone is 1, 2-benzopyranone (coumarin, supplied by Rhodia). viii) -Schiff bases

Suitable schiff bases useful in the present invention are selected from methyl 2- ((1- (2, 4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenyl) methylene) amino) -1-benzoate (ligantraal, supplied by Quest), methyl 2- ((2-ethylpentylene) amino) -1-benzoate (mevantral (q), supplied by Quest), and mixtures thereof. ix) -terpenes and derivatives thereof

Suitable terpenes useful in the present invention are selected from 6, 6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo (3, 1, 1) heptane (β -pinene, supplied by IFF), p-mentha-1, 4(8) -diene (terpinolene, supplied by BBA), and mixtures thereof.

Other unsaturated perfume components that may be used in the present invention that meet at least 80% of the BSI requirements include geranylnitrile from BASF, hexylcinnamaldehyde from couratau, 7-formyl-5-isopropyl-2-methylbicyclo [2.2.2] -2-octene from QUEST, methylcellulone from BORDAS, ethyleneoxatricyclodecane from FIRMENICH, amyl glycolate from i.f. allyl glycolate from QUEST, azarbre from QUEST, caravan from QUEST, cinnamyl alcohol from H & R, dimethylvinylhexylnitrile from fragr.res, dianthene from H & R, dimethyl-cyclormol from i.f. d.f. di-allyl alcohol from d.f. g.f. g. g.f. g. g.g. co, α -ionone from geranyl, geranyl ketone from geranyl-noryl, geranyl-geranyl ketone from geranyl-ne, geranyl-methyl-ethyl-vinyl acetate from geranyl, geranyl-ethyl-methyl-vinyl acetate from geranyl, geranyl-ethyl-methyl-ethyl-methyl-vinyl acetate from geranyl, geranyl-ethyl-methyl-ethyl-vinyl acetate from geranyl, geranyl-ethyl-methyl-ethyl-ketone from geranyl, geranyl-ethyl-ketone from geranyl-ethyl-ketone from seprate, geranyl-ethyl-ketone from seprate, geranyl-ethyl-ketone from sep, geranyl-ethyl-2-ethyl-ketone, geran-ethyl.

Of course, mixtures of the above components may also be included within the scope of the present invention. Laundry and cleaning compositions

In another aspect of the present invention, the perfume compositions of the present invention are incorporated in laundry and cleaning compositions, especially bleaching compositions comprising a bleaching system. Typical levels of incorporation of perfume compositions are from 0.01% to 10%, preferably from 0.05% to 5%, more preferably from 0.1% to 3% by weight of the laundry and cleaning composition.

Included among laundry and cleaning compositions are compositions that are commonly used for washing fabrics and cleaning hard surfaces such as dishes, floors, bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and surfaces thereof requiring cleaning. It will therefore be appreciated that laundry and cleaning compositions include not only detergent compositions which provide fabric cleaning benefits, but also, for example, hard surface cleaning compositions which provide hard surface cleaning benefits.

Preferred are laundry compositions incorporating a bleach system.

Incorporation of the perfume in the laundry and cleaning compositions is conveniently carried out, if desired, by conventional incorporation means, for example by spraying for particulate compositions or by emulsification for liquid compositions. Bleaching system

The laundry and cleaning compositions of the present invention contain a bleach system. Preferably the bleach system is selected from:

i) -a source of hydrogen peroxide used in combination with an organic peroxyacid bleach precursor compound;

ii) -a preformed organic peroxyacid;

iii) -a halogen bleach component;

iv) -persulfate; and

v) -mixtures thereof.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bleaching system is capable of providing an organic peroxyacid bleach to a wash liquor.

In a preferred embodiment, the bleaching system comprises hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof, and an organic peroxyacid bleach precursor compound thereof. The organic peroxyacid is generated by the in situ reaction of the precursor with hydrogen peroxide or a source thereof. Preferred sources of hydrogen peroxide include inorganic perhydrate bleaches. In another preferred embodiment, the preformed organic peroxyacid is incorporated directly into the composition. It is also envisaged that the composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide source and a mixture of organic peroxyacid precursors in combination with a preformed organic peroxyacid. i) -a source of hydrogen peroxide used in combination with an organic peroxyacid bleach precursor compound. Inorganic perhydrate bleaches

Inorganic perhydrate salts are one preferred source of hydrogen peroxide. These salts are generally combined in the form of alkali metal, preferably sodium, salts in amounts of from 1% to 40%, more preferably from 2% to 30%, most preferably from 5% to 25% by weight of the composition.

Examples of inorganic perhydrate salts include perborate, percarbonate, perphosphate, persulfate, and persilicate salts. The inorganic perhydrate salts are typically the alkali metal salts. The inorganic hydrogen peroxide salt may be included in the composition in the form of a crystalline solid without additional protection. However, for certain perhydrate salts, the preferred embodiment of such a granular composition is to employ the material in a coated form, the coating material providing better storage stability of the perhydrate salt in the granular product.

Suitable inorganic perhydrate salts include perborate bleaches such as sodium perborate (e.g., monohydrate or tetrahydrate), sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate and equivalent "percarbonate" bleaches, sodium pyrophosphate peroxyhydrate, urea peroxyhydrate, and sodium peroxide.

A preferred percarbonate bleach comprises dry particles having an average particle size of 500-1000 microns, no more than 10% by weight of said particles having a particle size of less than 200 microns and no more than 10% by weight of said particles having a particle size of more than 1250 microns. Optionally, the percarbonate may be coated with silicate, borate or water soluble surfactants. Percarbonate is available from various commercial sources such as FMC, Solvay and Tokai Denka.

Peroxygen bleaches, perborates, percarbonates, and the like, used in combination with bleach activators, generate peroxyacids corresponding to the bleach activators in situ in aqueous solution (i.e., during the wash). The combined amount of peroxyacid bleach precursor compound is preferably from 0.5% to 20%, more preferably from 1% to 15%, most preferably from 5% to 10% by weight of the cleaning composition.

Various non-limiting examples of activators are disclosed in U.S.4,915,854 and U.S.4,412,934. Typical are nonanoyloxybenzene sulfonate (NOBS), 3, 5, 5-trimethylhexanoyloxybenzene sulfonate (ISONOBS), Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED), acetyltriethyl citrate (ATC) activators, mixtures of which may also be used. Referring to U.S.4,634,551, other typical bleaches and activators useful in the present invention may also be found.

Highly preferred amido-derived bleach activators are of the formula:

R¹N(R⁵)C(O)R²c (O) L or R¹C(O)N(R⁵)R²C (O) L wherein R¹Is an alkyl radical having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, R²Is alkylene having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R⁵Is H or an alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and L is any suitable leaving group. By leaving group is meant any group displaced from the bleach activator as a result of nucleophilic attack on the bleach activator by the perhydrolyzed anion. A preferred leaving group is phenyl sulfonate.

Examples of preferred bleach activators of the above formula include (6-octanoylamino-hexanoyl) oxybenzene sulfonate, (6-nonanoylamino hexanoyl) oxybenzene sulfonate, (6-decanoylamino-hexanoyl) oxybenzene sulfonate, and mixtures thereof, disclosed in U.S. patent No. 4,634,551, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Another class of bleach activators includes the benzoxazines, disclosed in U.S. p4,966,723 to Hodge et al. Highly preferred benzoxazine activators are:

another preferred class of bleach activators comprises acyl lactamsAmine activators, particularly acyl caprolactams and acyl valerolactams of the general formula:

wherein R is⁶Is H or an alkyl, aryl, alkoxyaryl, or alkylaryl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms. Highly preferred lactam activators include benzoyl caprolactam, octanoyl caprolactam, 3, 5, 5-trimethylhexanoyl caprolactam, nonanoyl caprolactam, decanoyl caprolactam, undecanoyl caprolactam, benzoyl valerolactam, octanoyl valerolactam, decanoyl valerolactam, undecanoyl valerolactam, nonanoyl valerolactam, 3, 5, 5-trimethylhexanoyl caprolactam, and mixtures thereof. See also Sanderson, U.S. p4,545,784, published 10/8/1985, which is incorporated herein by reference, which discloses acyl caprolactams, including benzoyl caprolactam, adsorbed into sodium perborate. ii) preformed organic peroxy acids

Another class of bleaching agents that may be used without limitation includes preformed organic peroxyacids (hereinafter peracids), such as percarboxylic acid bleaching agents and salts thereof. The term organic peracid bleach as used herein includes organic peroxyacids and salts thereof which are fully disclosed in the literature as having effective bleaching capability at low wash temperatures of about 20-60 ℃. Typical amounts combined are from 0.1% to 30%, more preferably from 0.5% to 18%, most preferably from 1% to 12% by weight of the composition.

Any suitable peracid known in the art may be used herein. The peracid is preferably in solid form.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the peracid has the general formula:

X-R-C (O) OOH wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl chain having at least 1 carbon atom, X is hydrogen or a substituent selected from the group consisting of: alkyl, in particular alkyl chains of 1 to 24 carbon atoms, aryl, halogen, ester, ether, amine, amide, substituted phthalic amino, diimide, hydroxide, sulfide, sulfate, sulfonate, carboxyl, heterocycle, nitrate, aldehyde, phosphonate, phosphonic acid or mixtures thereof. Examples of preferred such peracids are selected from the group consisting of diperoxydodecanoic acid, monopelannylamides of monoperoxysuccinic acid, and mixtures thereof.

More specifically, the R group preferably contains up to 24 carbon atoms. Alternatively, the R group may be a branched alkyl chain containing 1 or more side chains, which may contain substituents selected from the group consisting of: aryl, halogen, ester, ether, amine, amide, substituted phthalic acid amino, imide, hydroxide, sulfide, sulfate, sulfonate, carboxyl, heterocycle, nitrate, aldehyde, ketone, or mixtures thereof.

In a preferred peracid, according to the above formula, the X group is a phthalimido group. Thus, particularly preferred peracids have the following general formula:

wherein R is C_1-20And A, B, C and D are independently hydrogen or substituents each selected from the group consisting of: alkyl, hydroxyl, nitro, halogen, amine, ammonium, cyanide, carboxyl, sulfate, sulfonate, aldehyde, or mixtures thereof.

In a preferred aspect of the invention, R is an alkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, more preferably 5 to 9 carbon atoms. Preferred substituents A, B, C and D are linear or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, but more preferably hydrogen.

Preferred peracids are selected from the group consisting of phthalimido peroxycaproic acid, phthalimido peroxyenanthic acid, phthalimido peroxycaprylic acid, phthalimido peroxynonanoic acid, phthalimido peroxydecanoic acid, and mixtures thereof.

In a particularly preferred aspect of the invention, the peracid is of the formula wherein R is C₅H₁₀I.e. the peracid is phthalimido peroxy caproic acid or PAP. The peracid is preferably used as a substantially water insoluble solid or wet cake and is available from Ausimont under the trade name Euroco.

Yet another suitable bleaching system useful in the present invention is a diacyl peroxide. Suitable diacyl peroxides that can be used in the present invention are selected from aliphatic, aromatic and aliphatic-aromatic diacyl peroxides and mixtures thereof.

Suitable aliphatic diacyl peroxides that can be used in the present invention are dilauroyl peroxide, didecanoyl peroxide, dimyristoyl peroxide, or mixtures thereof. Suitable aromatic diacyl peroxides for use in the present invention are, for example, benzoyl peroxide. Suitable aliphatic-aromatic diacyl peroxides that can be used in the present invention are, for example, lauroyl benzoyl peroxide. Such diacyl peroxides have the following advantages: is particularly safe for fabrics and fabric dyes while providing excellent bleaching performance. iii) -hypohalite (hypohalite) bleach component

In another preferred embodiment, the bleaching system may contain a hypohalite-type bleaching agent, as an alternative or in addition to one or both of the above-mentioned bleaching agents, which is an oxidative bleaching agent, and which subsequently forms halide ions. The level of hypohalite bleach is generally from 1% to 15%, more preferably from 1% to 10% by weight of the composition.

Of these bleaches, the alkali and alkaline earth metal hypochlorites, hypobromites and hypoiodites are common, although other organic based halide source bleaches such as chloroisocyanurates may also be used. Preferred bleaching agents are of the formula M (OX)_yWherein: m is selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and mixtures thereof; o is an oxygen atom; x is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, iodine and mixtures thereof; and Y is 1 or 2, depending on the charge of M.

Preferred hypohalite bleaches for the purposes of the present invention are sodium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite, sodium hypobromite, potassium hypobromite, calcium hypobromite, magnesium hypobromite, sodium hypoiodate and potassium hypoiodite, more preferably sodium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite, most preferably sodium hypochlorite. iv) -persulfates

Persulfates may also be used in the present invention as a bleaching system. Persulfate bleach (e.g., OXONE, commercially produced by DuPont) can also be used. Typical levels of these salts are from 0.1% to 40%, more preferably from 1% to 20%, most preferably from 2% to 15% by weight of the composition.

In addition to the above-described bleaching systems, the compositions may contain bleaching agents other than oxygen bleaching agents known in the art, and may be utilized herein. One class of non-oxygen bleaching agents of particular interest includes photoactivated bleaching agents such as sulfonated zinc and/or aluminum phthalocyanines. See U.S.4,033,718. If such bleaching agents are used, particularly sulfonated zinc phthalocyanines, the detergent compositions typically contain from 0.025% to 1.25% by weight of such bleaching agents.

If desired, the bleaching compound may be catalyzed with a manganese compound. Such compounds are well known in the art and include, for example, manganese-based catalysts, as disclosed in U.S.5,246,621, U.S.5,244,594; U.S.5,194,416; U.S.5,114,606; and EP 549,271a1, 549,272a1, 544,440a2, and 544,490a 1; preferred examples of these catalysts include Mn^IV ₂(u-O)₃(1, 4, 7-trimethyl-1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane)₂(PF₆)₂，Mn^III ₂(u-O)₁(u-OAc)₂(1, 4, 7-trimethyl-1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane)₂(ClO₄)₂，Mn^IV ₄(u-O)₆(1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane)₄(ClO₄)₄，Mn^IIIMn^IV ₄(u-O)₁(u-OAc)₂(1, 4, 7-trimethyl-1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane)₂(ClO₄)₃，Mn^IV(1, 4, 7-trimethyl-1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane) - (OCH₃)₃(PF₆) And mixtures thereof. Other metal-based bleach catalysts include those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,430,243 and U.S.5,114,611. The use of manganese with various ligands to enhance bleaching effectiveness has also been reported in the following USP: 4,728,455, respectively; 5,284,944, respectively; 5,246,612; 5,256,779, respectively; 5,280,117, respectively; 5,274,147, respectively; 5,153,161, respectively; and 5,227,084.

As a practical way, but not limited thereto, the compositions and methods of the present invention can be adjusted to provide at least on the order of one part per million of active bleach catalyst in aqueous wash liquor, preferably from 0.1ppm to 700ppm, more preferably from 1ppm to 500ppm of catalyst in the laundry liquor.

Typically, the laundry and cleaning compositions contain a cleaning component. Cleaning composition

Typical levels of surfactants useful in the present invention range from 1% to 55% by weight, non-limiting examples of which include conventional C₁₁-C₁₈Alkyl benzene sulfonates ("LAS"), and primary, branched and random C₁₀-C₂₀Alkyl sulfates ("AS") of the formula CH₃(CH₂)_x(CHOSO₃ ^-M⁺)CH₃And CH₃(CH₂)_y(CHOSO₃ ^-M⁺)CH₂CH₃C of (A)₁₀-C₁₈Secondary (2, 3) alkyl sulfuric acidSalts in which x and (y +1) are integers of at least 7, preferably at least 9, and M is a water-soluble cation, especially sodium, an unsaturated sulfate, e.g. oleyl sulfate, C₁₀-C₁₆Alkyl alkoxy sulfates (' AE)_xS', in particular x is an ethoxy sulfate of up to 7 EO), C₁₀-C₁₈Alkyl alkoxy carboxylates (especially ethoxy carboxylates with EO from 1 to 5), C₁₀-C₁₈Glycerol ethers, C₁₀-C₁₈Alkyl polyglycosides and their corresponding sulfated polyglycosides, and C₁₂-C₁₈α -sulfonated fatty acid esters if desired, conventional nonionic and amphoteric surfactants, such as C, may also be included in the overall composition₁₀-C₁₆Alkyl ethoxylates ("AE"), including so-called narrow peak alkyl ethoxylates, are available, for example, from Albright&Empicolil ESC 3/PG 2 from Wilson, and C₆-C₁₂Alkylphenol alkoxylates (in particular ethoxylates and mixed ethoxy/propoxy oxides), C₁₂-C₁₈Betaines and sulfobetaines, C₁₀-C₁₈Amine oxides, cationic surfactants, and the like. Also usable are C₁₀-C₁₈N-alkyl polyhydroxy fatty acid amides. Typical examples include C₁₀-C₁₈N-methylglucamide. See WO9,206,154. Other saccharide-derived surfactants include N-alkoxy polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, e.g.C₁₀-C₁₈N- (3-methoxypropyl) glucamide. N-propyl to N-hexyl C₁₂-C₁₈Glucamides may be used in low foaming products. C may also be used₁₀-C₂₀The conventional soap of (1). If high foaming is desired, it is possible to use branched C₁₀-C₁₆Soap. Mixtures of anionic and nonionic surfactants are particularly useful. Other commonly used surfactants are listed in standard textbooks.

In addition to the aforementioned components, the fully formulated laundry and cleaning compositions preferably contain one or more of the following components. Builder

Detergency builders may optionally be included in the compositions of the present invention to assist in the control of mineral hardness. Inorganic and organic builders can be used. Builders are commonly used in laundry compositions to aid in the removal of particulate soils.

The level of builder may vary widely depending upon the end use of the composition and its desired physical form. When present, the composition typically contains at least 1%, preferably from 1% to 80% builder. The liquid formulations generally contain from 5% to 50%, more typically from 5% to 30%, by weight of detergency builder. The granular formulations generally contain from 1% to 80%, more typically from 5% to 50%, by weight of detergency builder. However, this is not meant to exclude low or high levels of builder.

Inorganic or P-containing detergency builders include, but are not limited to: alkali metal, ammonium and alkanolammonium polyphosphates (examples are tripolyphosphates, pyrophosphates and glassy polymetaphosphates), phosphonates, phytates, silicates, carbonates (including bicarbonates and sesquicarbonates), sulphates and aluminosilicates. However, in some areas non-phosphate builders are required. Importantly, the compositions of the present invention function surprisingly well even in the presence of so-called "weak" builders (as compared to phosphates), such as citrate, or so-called "base-enhancing" conditions which occur when zeolite or layered silicate builders are used.

Examples of silicate builders are alkali metal silicates, in particular SiO₂∶Na₂Alkali metal silicates and layered silicates having an O ratio of 1.0: 1 to 3.2-1, such as the layered sodium silicates disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,664,839. NaSKS-6 is a trade name for crystalline layered silicate sold by Hoechst (generally referred to herein simply as "SKS-6"). Unlike zeolite builders, the NaSKS-6 silicate builder is free of aluminum. NaSKS-6 has a delta-Na₂SiO₅Form of the layered silicate. They can be prepared, for example, by the processes disclosed in DE-A-3,417,649 and DE-A-3,742,043. SKS-6 is a highly preferred layered silicate for use in the present invention, but other such layered silicates, such as those of the formula NaMSi_xO_2x+1·yH₂Layered silicates in which M is sodium or hydrogen, x is a number from 1.9 to 4, preferably 2, and y is a number from 0 to 20, preferably 0, are also useful in the present invention various other layered silicates from Hoechst include NaSKS-5, NaSKS-7 and NaSKS-11, α, and gamma₂SiO₅(NaSKS-6 type) is most preferably used herein. Other silicates may also be used, such as magnesium silicate, which may be used as embrittling agents for particulate formulations, as stabilizers for oxygen bleaches, and as a component of foam control systems.

Examples of carbonate builders are alkaline earth and alkali metal carbonates, disclosed in DE2,321,001.

Aluminosilicate builders are useful in the present invention. Aluminosilicate builders are of great importance in the most widely marketed granular detergent compositions of the heavy-duty type and also as an important builder component in liquid detergent formulations. Aluminosilicate builders include builders of the empirical formula:

M_z/n[(AlO₂)_z(SiO₂)_y]·xH₂o wherein z and y are typically integers of at least 6, the molar ratio of z to y is from 1.0 to 0, and x is an integer from 0 to 264, M is an element of group IA or IIA, e.g. Na, K, Mg, Ca, having a valence of n.

Useful aluminosilicate ion exchange materials are commercially available. These aluminosilicates may be crystalline or amorphous in structure, and may be naturally occurring aluminosilicates, or synthetically derived. One method of preparing aluminosilicate ion exchange materials is disclosed in U.S.3,985,669. Preferred synthetic crystalline aluminosilicate ion exchange materials that may be used herein are available under the names zeolite a, zeolite p (b), zeolite MAP and zeolite X. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the crystalline aluminosilicate ion exchange material has the general formula:

Na₁₂[(AlO₂)₁₂(SiO₂)₁₂]·xH₂o, wherein x is 20 to 30, particularly 27. This material is called zeolite a. Dehydrated zeolites (x is 0 to 10) may also be used herein. Preferably, the particle size of the aluminosilicate is 0.1 to 10 microns in diameter.

Organic detergency builders suitable for the purposes of the present invention include, but are not limited to, various polycarboxylate compounds. "polycarboxylate", as used herein, refers to compounds having a plurality of carboxylate groups, preferably at least 3 carboxylates. Polycarboxylate builders can generally be added to the compositions in the acid form, but can also be added in the form of neutralized salts. When salt forms are used, alkali metals, such as sodium, potassium and lithium, or alkanolammonium salts are preferred.

Various types of useful materials are included in polycarboxylate builders. One important class of polycarboxylate builders includes the ether polycarboxylates, including oxydisuccinates, disclosed in U.S.3,128,287, U.S.3,635,830 to Berg. See also "TMS/TDS" builder in U.S.4,663,071. Suitable ether polycarboxylates also include cyclic compounds, particularly ester cyclic compounds, as described in U.S.3,923,679; 3,835,163, respectively; 4,158,635, respectively; 4,120,874 and 4,102,903.

Other useful detergency builders include ether hydroxy polycarboxylates, copolymers of maleic anhydride with ethylene or vinyl methyl ether, 1, 3, 5-trihydroxybenzene-2, 4, 6-trisulfonic acid, and carboxymethyloxysuccinic acid, the various alkali metal, ammonium or substituted ammonium salts of polyacetic acids such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and nitrilotriacetic acid, and polycarboxylates such as mellitic acid, 1, 2, 4, 5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, succinic acid, oxydisuccinic acid, polymaleic acid, 1, 3, 5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, carboxymethyloxysuccinic acid, and soluble salts thereof.

Citrate builders, such as citric acid and its soluble salts (especially sodium salts), are polycarboxylate builders of particular interest for heavy duty liquid detergent formulations because they are available from renewable resources and are biodegradable. Citrate salts may also be used in granular compositions, particularly in combination with zeolite and/or layered silicate builders. Oxydisuccinates are also particularly useful in such compositions and composites.

Other suitable for use in the detergent compositions described herein are 3, 3-dicarboxy-4-oxa-1, 6-adipate and related compounds, which are disclosed in U.S.4,566,984. Useful succinic acid builders include C₅-C₂₀Alkyl and alkenyl succinic acids and salts thereof. One particularly preferred such compound is dodecenyl succinic acid. Specific examples of succinate builders include dodecyl succinate, tetradecyl succinate, hexadecyl succinate, 2-dodecenyl succinate (preferred),2-pentadecenyl succinate, and the like. Dodecyl succinate is a preferred builder of this group of builders and is disclosed in EP 0,200,263.

Other suitable polycarboxylates are disclosed in U.S.4,144,226 and U.S.3,308,067. See also u.s 3,723,322.

Fatty acids, e.g. C₁₂-C₁₈May also be included in the composition, either alone or in combination with the aforementioned builders, especially citrate and/or succinate builders, to provide additional building activity. This use of fatty acids generally reduces lather, which formulators should consider.

In the case of phosphorus-based builders, particularly in bar formulations for hand washing operations, various alkali metal phosphates may be used, such as the well-known sodium tripolyphosphates, sodium pyrophosphates and sodium orthophosphates. Phosphonate builders, such as ethane-1-hydroxy-1, 1-diphosphonate and other known phosphonates (see, e.g., U.S. p.3,159,581; 3,213,030; 3,422,021; 3,400,148 and 3,422,137) may also be used. Polyamine

Polyamines are useful optional components for providing care, particularly color care, to the treated surfaces such as fabrics. Thus, a preferred composition of the invention contains a polyamine having a lower limit of 0.1%, preferably a lower limit of 5%, more preferably a lower limit of 10%, and an upper limit of 80%, preferably an upper limit of 50%, more preferably an upper limit of 25%, by weight, of the formula:

where R, R1 and B are appropriately described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,145 to Watson et al, published 10, 15, 1996, which is incorporated herein by reference, and w, x, and y are appropriately selected such that the backbone prior to substitution is preferably at least about 1200 daltons, more preferably 1800 daltons.

The R1 units are preferably alkyleneoxy units of the formula:

-(CH₂CHR’O)_m(CH₂CH₂O)_nh wherein R' is methyl or ethyl, m and n are preferably from about 0 to about 50, provided that the average value of alkoxylation specified by m + n is at least about 0.5.

Further descriptions of polyamine dispersants suitable for use in the present invention are found in U.S.4,891,160 to Vander Meer published on 1/2 1990; U.S.4,597,898 to Vander Meer, published 7/1 1986; EP-0,111,965 to Oh and Gosselink, published 27.6.4.1984; EP-0,111,984 to Gosselink, published 27.6.4.198; EP-0,112,592 to Gosselink, published on 4.7.4.1984; connor U.S.4,548,744 published at 10/22/1985; U.S.5,565,145 to Watson et al, published 10, 15, 1996; all of these patents are incorporated herein by reference.

Preferred polyamines are selected from polyethyleneimines with a molecular weight of 1200 or 1800 and with 1 or 4 ethoxy groups, as disclosed in US 5,565,145. Whitening agent

The compositions of the present invention may optionally also contain from 0.005% to 5% by weight of certain types of optical brighteners, for example hydrophilic brighteners (which may also provide dye transfer inhibition), and/or hydrophobic brighteners. If such fluorescent whitening agents are used, the compositions of the invention preferably contain from 0.001% to 1% by weight of the whitening agent.

Hydrophilic fluorescent whitening agents useful in the present invention have the following structural formula:

wherein R is₁Selected from anilino, N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl and NH-2-hydroxyethyl; r₂Selected from the group consisting of N-2-hydroxyethyl, N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino, morpholino, chloro and amino; m is a salt-forming cation, such as sodium or potassium.

When in the above formula, R₁Is anilino, R₂In the case of N-2-bishydroxyethyl radical and M is a cation such as sodium, the optical brightener is 4, 4' -bis [ (4-anilino-6- (N-2-bishydroxyethyl) -s-triazin-2-yl) amino]-2, 2' -stilbene disulfonic acid and disodium salt. This particular brightener species is commercially available from Ciba-Geigy under the trade name Tinopal-UNPA-GX^®. Tinopal-UNPA-GX is a preferred hydrophilic fluorescent whitening agent and can be used in the compositions of the present invention added during rinsing.

When in the above formula, R₁Is anilino, R₂In the case of N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-2-methylamino and M is a cation such as sodium, the optical brightener is 4, 4' -bis [ (4-anilino-6- (N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino) -s-triazin-2-yl) amino]-2, 2' -stilbene disulfonic acid disodium salt. This specificationThe brightener is commercially available from Ciba-Geigy under the trade name Tinopal 5BM-GX^®。

When in the above formula, R₁Is anilino, R₂Is morpholino and M is a cation such as sodium, the optical brightener is 4, 4' -bis [ (4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl) amino]-2, 2' -stilbene disulfonic acid sodium salt. This particular brightener species is commercially available from Ciba Geigy under the trade name Tinopal AMS-GX^®。

Hydrophobic brighteners, preferably hydrophobic nonionic brighteners, may also be used in the present invention. These fluorescent whitening agents are substantially insoluble in water. By substantially insoluble is meant that the amount of brightener dissolved in 1 liter of distilled water having a pH of 7 is less than 1 gram. Nonionic brighteners are those which do not have any permanently charged groups or groups selected from the group consisting of sulfonic acids, sulfates, carboxylic acids, phosphonates, phosphates and quaternary ammonium salts.

Preferably, the optical brightener is a substantially insoluble compound selected from the group consisting of stilbene, pyrazoline, coumarin, carboxylic acid, methine cyanine, dibenzothiophene-5, 5-dioxide, oxazole, 5-and 6-membered ring heterocycles, benzene or derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. More preferably, the whitening agent comprises benzoxazole, pyrazole, triazole, triazine, imidazole, furan groups and mixtures thereof.

Examples of preferred commercially available hydrophobic fluorescent whitening agents include whitening agents selected from the following compounds: 2, 2' - (2, 5-thiophenediyl) bis-benzoxazole (7Cl, 8Cl, 9Cl), sold under the trade name Tinopal SOP (from Ciba-Geigy.), C.I. fluorescent Brightner 140(9Cl), 7- (dimethylamino) -4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one (9Cl), sold under the trade name Tinopal SWN (from Ciba-Geigy), 2, 2' - (1, 2-ethylene) bis [ 5-methyl-benzoxazole ] (9Cl), sold under the trade name TinopalK (from Ciba-Geigy), c.i. fluorescent brightner 352(9Cl), 2, 2' - (2, 5-furandiyl) bis [ 1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole ] (9Cl), sold under the trade name Uvitex AT (from Ciba-Geigy). Detergent

In the present invention, an optional detergent may be added. Typical amounts of detergent incorporated in the composition are 0% to 10%, preferably 0.2% to 5%. Preferably, such soil release agents are polymers.

It is essential to use soil release agents in the fabric softening compositions of the present invention. Any polymeric soil release agent known to those skilled in the art may optionally be used in the compositions of the present invention. Polymeric soil release agents are characterized by both hydrophilic segments, hydrophilizing the surface of hydrophobic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, and hydrophobic segments to deposit on the hydrophobic fibers and adhere to the fibers throughout the washing and rinsing process, acting as anchors for the hydrophilic segments. This makes the soil treated with the detergent easier to clean in the subsequent washing process.

If a soil release agent is used, it is generally present at a level of from about 0.01% to about 10.0%, typically from about 0.1% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of the detergent composition of the present invention.

The following patents disclose soil release polymers suitable for use in the present invention and are incorporated herein by reference. U.S.3,959,230 to Hays, published on 25.5.1976; U.S.3 to Basadur, published on 8.7.1975, 893, 929; U.S.4,000,093 to Nicol et al, published 1976, 12, 28; U.S. p4,702,857 to Gosselink published on 27/10/1987; U.S.4,968,451 to Scheibel et al, published on 6.11 months; U.S.4,702,857 to Gosselink, published on 27.10.1987; U.S.4,711,730 to Gosselink et al, published 12, 8, 1987; U.S.4,721,580 to Gosselink, published 26.1.1988; 4,877,896 by Maldonado et al, published 10/31/1989; U.S.4,956,447 to Gosselink et al, published on 11/9/1990; U.S.5,415,807 to Gosselink et al, published 16.5.5.1995; european patent application 0219048 to Kud et al, published 22.4.1987.

Suitable detergents are also disclosed in U.S.4,201,824 to Violland et al; U.S.4,240,918 to langass et al; U.S.4,525,524 to Tung et al; U.S.4,579,681 to Ruppert et al; U.S.4,240,918; U.S.4,787,989; U.S.4,525,524; EP 279,134A from Rhone-Poulenc Chemie (1988); EP 457,205A by BASF (1991); and DE2,335,044 to Unilever N.V. (1974), all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Commercially available detergents include METOLOSESM100, METOLOSE SM200, manufactured by Shin-etsu Kagaku Kogyo K.K., SOKALAN-type substances available from BASF (Germany), such as SOKALAN HP-22, ZELCON 5126 (available from Dupont), and MILEASE T (available from ICI). Foam dispersants

In the present invention, the premix may be combined with an optional foam dispersant, other than the detergent, and heated to a temperature at or above the melting point of the component.

Preferred foam dispersants of the present invention may be formed by highly ethoxylated hydrophobic materials. The hydrophobic material may be a fatty alcohol, fatty acid, fatty amine, fatty amide, amine oxide, quaternary ammonium compound, or a hydrophobic segment for forming a soil release polymer. Preferred foam dispersants are highly ethoxylated, e.g., containing on average more than 17 moles, preferably more than 25 moles, more preferably more than 40 moles, of ethylene oxide per molecule with polyethylene oxide moieties accounting for 76% to 97%, preferably 81% to 94%, of the total molecular weight.

The amount of foam dispersant is sufficient to maintain the foam under conditions of use at an acceptable, preferably non-consumer noticeable level, but insufficient to adversely affect softening. For some purposes, it is desirable that no foam be present. Depending on the amount of anionic or nonionic detergent or the like used in the wash cycle of a typical laundry process, the effect of the rinse step prior to the introduction of the composition of the present invention, and the hardness of the water, the amount of anionic or nonionic detergent surfactant and detergency builder (especially phosphates and zeolites) trapped in the fabric (laundered garments) will vary. Generally, the minimum amount of foam dispersant used should avoid adverse effects on softening properties. Generally at least 2%, preferably at least 4% (at least 6% and preferably at least 10% to avoid foaming) of the foam dispersant is required based on the active softener content. However, one risk of having a suds dispersant content of 10% or more (relative to the softener material) is a loss of softening performance of the product, particularly when the fabric contains a high proportion of nonionic surfactant which is adsorbed during the washing operation.

Preferred foam dispersants are: brij 700^®；Varonic U-250^®；Genapol T-500^®；Genapol T-800^®；Plurafac A-79^®(ii) a And Neodol 25-50^®. Bactericide

Examples of biocides used in the compositions of the present invention include glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, sold under the trade name Bronopol by Inolex Chemicals, Philadelphia, Pa^®2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1, 3-diol, and a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one sold under the tradename Kathon by Rohm and Haas CompanyIn an amount of 1 to 1,000ppm by weight. Chelating agents

The compositions and methods of the present invention may optionally employ one or more copper and/or nickel chelating agents. The water soluble chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of aminocarboxylates, aminophosphonates, multifunctional substituted aromatic chelating agents and mixtures thereof, all of which are defined hereinafter. The whiteness and/or vividness of the fabric is substantially improved or restored by such chelants and the stability of the materials in the composition is improved. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the benefits of these materials are due in part to: they have an excellent ability to remove iron and manganese ions from a wash solution by forming water soluble chelating salts.

Aminocarboxylates that can be used as optional chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetate, N-hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetate, nitrilotriacetate, ethylenediaminetetrapropionate, triethylenetetramine hexaacetate, diethylenetriaminepentaacetate, and ethanoldiglycine, alkali metal, ammonium, and substituted ammonium salts thereof, and mixtures thereof.

Amino phosphonates are also suitable for use in the compositions of the invention as chelating agents when at least low levels of total phosphorus are permitted in detergent compositions and include ethylenediamine tetra (methylene phosphonates) such as DEQUEST. These amino phosphonates preferably do not contain alkyl or alkenyl groups having more than about 6 carbon atoms.

Multifunctional substituted aromatic chelating agents may also be used in the compositions of the present invention. See U.S. p 3,812,044 to Connor et al, published on 21/5/1974. Preferred compounds of this type in acid form are dihydroxydisulfobenzenes, such as1, 2-dihydroxy-3, 5-disulfobenzene.

A preferred biodegradable chelating agent useful in the present invention is ethylenediamine disuccinate ("EDSS"), particularly the [ S, S ] isomer, disclosed in Hartman and Perkins USP 4,704,233, published on month 11 and 3 1987.

The compositions of the present invention may also contain a water-soluble methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA) salt (or acid form) as a sequestrant or as a co-builder for use with insoluble builders such as zeolites, layered silicates and the like.

Preferred chelating agents include DETMP, DETPA, NTA, EDDS and mixtures thereof.

If chelating agents are used, these agents typically constitute from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of the fabric care compositions of the present invention. More preferably, if chelating agents are used, these agents will constitute from about 0.1% to about 3.0% by weight of the composition. Crystal growth inhibitor component (CGI component)

The compositions of the present invention may further comprise a crystal growth inhibitor component, preferably an organic diphosphonic acid component, preferably in a combined amount of from 0.01% to 5%, more preferably from 0.1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

By organic diphosphonic acid is herein meant an organic diphosphonic acid which does not contain nitrogen as part of its chemical structure. The definition therefore excludes the organic amino phosphonates, but they may be included as heavy metal ion sequestrant components in the compositions of the present invention.

The organic diphosphonic acid is preferably C₁-C₄Diphosphonic acids, more preferably C₂Diphosphonic acids, such as ethylenediphosphonic acid, or most preferably ethane-1-hydroxy-1, 1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), and may be present partly or wholly in ionic form, in particular as salts or complexes.

A crystal growth inhibitor which may also be used herein is an organic monophosphonic acid.

Also suitable for use as CGI in the present invention are organo monophosphonic acids or one of their salts or complexes.

By organic monophosphonic acid is meant herein an organic monophosphonic acid which does not contain nitrogen as part of its chemical structure. The definition therefore excludes the organic amino phosphonates, but they may be included as heavy metal ion sequestrant components in the compositions of the present invention.

The organic monophosphonic acid component may be present in its acid form or in the form of one of its salts or complexes with suitable counter cations. Preferably any salt/complex is water soluble, with alkali and alkaline earth metal salts/complexes being particularly preferred.

One preferred organomonophosphonic acid is 2-phosphonobutane-1, 2, 4-tricarboxylic acid available from Bayer under the trade name Baysibit. Enzyme

The compositions and methods of the present invention may optionally employ one or more enzymes, such as lipases, proteases, cellulases, amylases, and peroxidases. One preferred enzyme for use in the present invention is cellulase. In fact, this type of enzyme may further provide color care benefits to the fabric being treated. Cellulases usable herein include those of the bacterial and fungal type, preferably having an optimum pH of 5 to 9.5. U.S.4,435,307 discloses suitable fungal cellulases from fungi belonging to the genus aeromonas which produce cellulase 212 or from Humicola strains DSM1800 or Humicola strains, and cellulases extracted from the hepatopancreas of the marine mollusk Dolabella Auricula Solander. Suitable cellulases are also disclosed in GB-A-2.075.028; GB-A-2.095.275 and DE-OS-2.247.832. CAREZYME^®And CELLUZYME^®(Novo) is particularly useful. Other suitable cellulases are also disclosed in WO 91/17243, WO 96/34092, WO 96/34945 and EP-A-0,739,982 to Novo. In practice, typical levels of active enzyme per gram of detergent composition are up to 5 mg, more typically 0.01-3 mg, for current commercial preparations. Alternatively, the compositions of the present invention generally contain from 0.001% to 5%, preferably from 0.01% to 1%, by weight of a commercially available enzyme preparation. In the particular case where the activity of the enzyme preparation can be defined, for example, by cellulase, the corresponding activity units are preferred (e.g., CEVU or cellulase equivalent viscosity units). For example, the compositions of the invention may contain cellulase in an amount equivalent to an activity of 0.5 to 1000 CEVU/gram of composition. The cellulase preparation used to formulate the compositions of the present invention generally has an activity of 1,000-10,000 CEVU/g liquid form composition, about 1,000 CEVU/g solid form composition. Clay clay

The compositions of the present invention may preferably contain a clay, preferably in an amount of from 0.05% to 40%, more preferably from 0.5% to 30%, most preferably from 2% to 20% by weight of the composition. More specifically, it is noted that the term clay mineral compound as used herein does not include sodium aluminosilicate zeolite builder compounds, but may be included as an optional component in the compositions of the present invention.

One preferred clay may be a bentonite clay. Highly preferred are montmorillonite clays, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,862,058, 3,948,790, 3,954,632 and 4,062,647, and European patents EP-A-299,575 and EP-A-313,146, all of which are owned by Procter & gamble.

The term montmorillonite clay herein includes clays in which alumina is present in the silicate lattice, and clays in which magnesia is present in the silicate lattice. Montmorillonite clays tend to adopt an expandable three-layer structure.

Specific examples of suitable montmorillonite clays include those selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite, hectorite, volkonskoite, nontronite, saponite and sauconite, particularly those having an alkali metal ion or an alkaline earth metal ion in the lattice structure. Sodium or calcium montmorillonite is particularly preferred.

Suitable montmorillonite Clays, particularly montmorillonite Clays, are sold by a number of suppliers including English China clay, Laviosa, Georgia Kaolin, and Colin Stewart Minerals.

The particle size of the clay useful in the present invention is preferably from 10nm to 800nm, more preferably from 20nm to 500nm, most preferably from 50nm to 200 nm.

Particles of clay mineral compounds may be included in the compositions of the invention as a component of agglomerated particles containing other detergent compounds. When present as such a component, the term "maximum particle size" of the clay mineral compound refers to the maximum size of such a clay mineral component, and not to the size of the aggregate particle as a whole.

Substitution of small cations, such as protons, sodium ions, potassium ions, magnesium ions, and calcium ions, and substitution of certain organic molecules, including those having positively charged functional groups, may generally occur within the crystalline lattice structure of montmorillonite clays. The clay may be selected for its ability to preferentially adsorb a cation as assessed by measuring the relative ion exchange capacity. The montmorillonite clay suitable for use in the present invention generally has a cation exchange capacity of at least 50meq/100 g. U.S. p.3,954,632 discloses a method of determining cation exchange capacity.

In a preferred embodiment, the clay mineral compound may contain a cationic fabric softener substituent in its lattice structure. Such substituted clays are referred to as "hydrophobically activated" clays. The cationic fabric softener is generally present in an amount of from 1: 200 to 1: 10, preferably from 1: 100 to 1: 20, based on the weight ratio of cationic fabric softener to clay. Suitable cationic fabric softeners include water-insoluble tertiary amine or di-long chain amide materials, as disclosed in GB-A-1514276 and EP-B-0011340.

A preferred commercially available "hydrophobically activated" clay is bentonite clay containing about 40% by weight of dimethyl ditallow quaternary ammonium salt, sold under the trade name Claytone EM by Englishchina Clays International.

In a highly preferred embodiment of the invention, the clay is present in the form of a dense mixture or granules with the humectant and a hydrophobic compound, preferably a wax or oil, such as a paraffin oil. Preferred humectants are organic compounds including propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dimers or trimers of ethylene glycol, most preferably glycerin. The particles are preferably agglomerates. Alternatively, the particles may be such that the wax or oil and optional humectant form an encapsulate on the clay, or the clay is an encapsulate of the wax or oil and humectant. Preferably the particles contain an organic salt or silica or silicate.

However, in another embodiment of the invention, the clay is preferably mixed with one or more surfactants and optionally builders and optionally water, in which case the mixture is preferably subsequently dried. Preferably, this mixture is further treated with a spray-drying process to obtain spray-dried particles containing clay.

Preferably, a flocculating agent is also included in the clay-containing granules or particles. Flocculating agent

The compositions of the present invention may contain a clay flocculating agent, preferably in an amount of from 0.005% to 10%, more preferably from 0.05% to 5%, most preferably from 0.1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

The function of clay flocculants is, for example, to aggregate clay compound particles together in the wash solution, thereby aiding their deposition onto the surface of the washed fabric. This functional requirement is therefore functionally distinct from the clay dispersant compounds which are typically added to laundry detergent compositions to aid in the removal of clay soils from fabrics and to enable the soil to be dispersed in the wash liquor.

Preferred materials for the clay flocculant herein are organic polymers having an average molecular weight of 100,000-10,000,000, preferably 150,000-5,000,000, more preferably 200,000-2,000,000.

Suitable organic polymers include homopolymers or copolymers containing monomer units selected from: alkylene oxides, in particular ethylene oxide, acrylamide, acrylic acid, vinyl alcohol, vinylpyrrolidone, and aziridine. In particular, homopolymers of ethylene oxide, but also acrylamide and acrylic acid are preferred.

European patents EP-A-299,575 and EP-A-313,146 of Proteus corporation disclose preferred organic polymeric clay flocculants for use in the present invention.

The weight ratio of clay to flocculant is preferably from 1000: 1 to 1: 1, more preferably from 500: 1 to 1: 1, most preferably from 300: 1 to 1: 1, or more preferably from 80: 1 to 10: 1, or even from 60: 1 to 20: 1 in some applications.

Inorganic clay flocculants are also suitable for the present invention, and typical examples thereof include lime and alum.

The flocculating agent is preferably present in detergent base particles, typically containing one or more surfactants and builders, such as detergent agglomerates, extrudates or spray-dried granules. Effervescent agent

Effervescent methods may also optionally be used in the compositions of the present invention.

Effervescence, as defined herein, refers to the evolution of bubbles from a liquid, which is the result of a chemical reaction between a soluble acid source and an alkali metal carbonate to produce carbon dioxide gas,

for example

Further examples of acid and carbonate sources, and other effervescent systems, can be found in: (Pharmaceutical document Dosage Forms: Tablets Volume 1 Page 287-291). Carbonate salt

Suitable alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal inorganic carbonates herein include carbonates and bicarbonates of potassium, lithium, sodium and the like, with sodium and potassium carbonates being preferred. Suitable bicarbonates useful in the present invention include any alkali metal bicarbonate, such as the bicarbonates of lithium, sodium, potassium and the like, with sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate being preferred. However, the carbonate or bicarbonate or mixture thereof may be selected according to the desired pH of the aqueous medium in which the particles are dissolved. For example, when a relatively high pH is desired in an aqueous medium (e.g., above pH9.5), it is preferred to use carbonate alone, or carbonate and bicarbonate in combination (where the carbonate content is higher than the bicarbonate). The inorganic alkali and/or alkaline earth metal carbonate in the composition of the invention preferably comprises a potassium carbonate and/or bicarbonate, or more preferably a sodium carbonate or bicarbonate. The carbonate salt preferably comprises sodium carbonate, optionally also sodium bicarbonate.

The inorganic carbonate salt of the present invention is preferably present in an amount of at least 20% by weight of the composition. Preferably it is present in an amount of at least 23%, or even 25%, or even 30%, preferably up to about 60%, more preferably up to 55%, or even 50% by weight.

They may be added wholly or partly as separate powdered or granular components or as co-particles with other detergent components such as other salts or surfactants. In the solid detergent compositions of the present invention they may also be present wholly or partially in detergent particles, for example agglomerates or spray-dried granules.

In one embodiment of the invention, an effervescent source is present, preferably comprising an organic acid, such as a carboxylic acid or amino acid, and a carbonate salt. Thus, it is preferred that some or all of the carbonate herein is premixed with the organic acid and thus present in a separate particulate component.

Preferred effervescent sources are selected from: compressed granules of citric acid and carbonate, optionally containing a binder; and particles of carbonate, bicarbonate and malic or maleic acid in a weight ratio of 4: 2: 4. Preferably, a dry addition of citric acid and carbonate is used.

The carbonate may have any particle size. In one embodiment, particularly when the carbonate is present in the particles rather than as a separately added compound, the volume average particle size of the carbonate is preferably from 5 to 375 microns, while preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%, or even at least 80%, or even at least 90% by volume of the particles have a size in the range of from 1 to 425 microns. More preferably, the volume average particle size of the carbon dioxide source is from 10 to 250, while preferably at least 60%, or even at least 70%, or even at least 80%, or even at least 90% by volume of the particles have a size of from 1 to 375 microns; or more preferably the volume average particle size is from 10 to 200 microns, while preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%, or even at least 80%, or even at least 90% by volume of the particles have a size of from 1 to 250 microns.

In particular, when the carbonate is added as a separate component, also referred to as "dry-added" or mixed into other detergent components, the carbonate may have any particle size, including the particular particle sizes described above, but preferably has a volume average particle size of at least 200 microns or even 250 microns or even 300 microns.

The source of carbon dioxide of the desired particle size is preferably obtained by: the large particle size material is milled and optionally the desired particle size material is subsequently selected by any suitable method.

Also, percarbonate may be present in the compositions of the invention as a bleaching agent, which is not included in the carbonates as defined herein.

Other preferred optional ingredients include enzyme stabilizers, polymeric soil release agents, materials effective to inhibit dye transfer from one fabric to another during cleaning (i.e., dye transfer inhibitors), suds suppressors, optical brighteners or other brightening or whitening agents, antistatic agents, carriers, hydrotropes, processing aids, dyes or pigments, free radical scavengers, antioxidants, stabilizers, pH adjusters, solvents, foam control agents, suds boosters, colorants, solvents for liquid formulations and solid fillers for bar compositions. Form of the composition

The compositions of the present invention may take a variety of physical forms including liquids, liquid suspension forms, gels, foams in aqueous or non-aqueous solutions, granules and tablet forms.

Liquid detergent compositions may contain water and other solvents as carriers. Low molecular weight primary or secondary alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, and isopropanol are suitable. Monohydric alcohols are preferred for solubilizing the surfactant, but polyols such as those containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups (e.g., 1, 3-propanediol, ethylene glycol, glycerol, and 1, 2-propanediol) can also be used. The composition may contain from 5% to 90%, preferably from 10% to 50% of such a carrier.

Granular detergents may be prepared, for example, by spray drying (final product density of 520g/l) or agglomerating (final product density above 600 g/l) base particles. The remaining dry ingredients may then be mixed with the base particles in granular or powder form, for example in a rotating mixing drum, while the liquid ingredients (e.g. nonionic surfactant and perfume) may be sprayed onto the base particles.

The detergent compositions of the present invention will preferably be formulated such that: when used in an aqueous cleaning operation, the wash water has a pH of 6.5 to 11, preferably 7.0 to 10.0. The pH of laundry products is generally from 7.5 to 9.0. Techniques for controlling the pH at the recommended use level include the use of buffers, bases, acids, and the like, and are well known to those skilled in the art. Packaged form of liquid composition

Depending on the envisaged end use, the compositions of the present invention may be packaged in a variety of containers including conventional bottles, bottles equipped with rollers, sponges, brushes, sprayers or aerosol dispensers.

In one embodiment of the invention, the composition is contained in a two-compartment container, wherein the bleaching composition as described herein is contained in one compartment and the second component is contained in a second compartment. In a particularly preferred aspect, the second component is a conventional heavy duty liquid detergent composition, preferably containing components, especially bleach sensitive components such as surfactants and enzymes. Spray dispenser

The present invention also relates to such compositions incorporated into spray dispensers, resulting in an article that can be more easily treated or pretreated with the present compositions on fabric articles and/or surfaces. Spray dispensers include both manual and non-manual (operated) spray tools, and containers containing treatment compositions. A typical disclosure of such a spray dispenser is found in WO 96/04940, page 19, line 21 to page 22, line 27. The article is preferably combined with instructions for use to ensure that the consumer applies a sufficient amount of the composition components to achieve the desired benefit. Method for treating a surface

In the present invention, the surface to be cleaned is treated with the composition of the present invention, preferably in liquid form.

"surface" herein refers to any inanimate surface. These inanimate surfaces include, but are not limited to, hard surfaces such as tiles, walls, floors, chrome, glass, smooth vinyl, any plastic, plasticized wood, table tops, sinks, cookware tops, utensils, sanitary fittings such as sinks, showers, shower curtains, wash basins, WC, etc., and fabrics including clothing, door curtains, bed fabrics, shower curtains, tablecloths, sleeping bags, tents, cloth furniture, etc., and carpets generally found in homes such as kitchens, bathrooms, or in automobile interiors. Inanimate surfaces also include household appliances, including but not limited to: refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, automatic dryers, ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, etc.

By "treating a surface" is meant herein bleaching said surface (since the composition of the present invention comprises a bleaching system, preferably based on a peracid compound or a mixture thereof), and optionally cleaning said surface (since said composition may comprise a surfactant or any other conventional cleaning agent). .

Thus, the invention also includes a method of treating inanimate surfaces, particularly bleaching fabrics. In this method, the composition of the present invention is contacted with the fabric being treated.

This process may be accomplished in one of the following ways: the so-called "pre-treatment mode", in which a liquid bleaching composition as defined herein is applied to said fabrics, either before rinsing the fabrics or before rinsing after washing, in the unadulterated form, or "soaking mode", in which a liquid bleaching composition as defined herein is first diluted in a water bath and the fabrics are immersed and soaked in the bath before rinsing, or "through the wash mode", in which a liquid bleaching composition as defined herein is added to the wash liquor formed by dissolving or dispersing a typical laundry detergent. In these cases, it is also necessary to rinse the fabric after it has been contacted with the composition, before the composition has completely dried.

The compositions according to the invention can be used in the unadulterated or diluted form. However, in laundry operations, the compositions of the present invention are typically used in diluted form. By "diluted form" it is meant herein that the composition for bleaching fabrics according to the present invention may be diluted by the user, preferably with water. Such dilution may occur, for example, in hand wash applications and in other ways, such as in washing machines. The composition may be diluted up to 500 times, preferably 5 to 200 times, more preferably 10 to 80 times.

More specifically, the method of bleaching fabrics according to the present invention comprises the steps of: the fabric is first contacted with the bleaching composition according to the invention, in diluted form, and then the fabric is left in contact with the composition for a sufficient time to bleach the fabric, typically for a period of from 1 to 60 minutes, preferably from 5 to 30 minutes, and the fabric is then rinsed with water. If the fabric is to be washed, i.e. with a conventional detergent composition preferably containing at least one surfactant, the washing may be carried out in conjunction with the bleaching of the fabric, or the washing may be carried out before or after the bleaching of the fabric, by contacting the fabric simultaneously with a bleaching composition according to the invention and the detergent composition. The process according to the invention thus allows bleaching of fabrics and optionally washing of fabrics, said washing of fabrics being carried out using a detergent composition preferably comprising at least one surfactant, before the step of contacting said fabrics with said bleaching composition, and/or during the step of contacting said fabrics with said bleaching composition, and/or after the step of contacting said fabrics with said bleaching composition, and before the rinsing step and/or after the rinsing step.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a method of bleaching a fabric comprises the steps of: contacting a fabric with a liquid bleaching composition according to the invention, said composition being in the unaided water form, and maintaining said fabric in contact with said composition for a time sufficient to bleach said fabric, typically for a time period of from 5 seconds to 30 minutes, preferably from 1 minute to 10 minutes, followed by rinsing said fabric with water. If the fabric is to be washed, i.e. with a conventional composition comprising at least one surfactant, the washing may be carried out before or after the fabric is bleached. Advantageously, the present invention provides liquid bleaching compositions which can be applied directly to fabrics to be bleached, despite the prejudice of applying bleach-containing compositions directly to fabrics, since the compositions of the present invention are safe for colour and fabric per se.

Or after the direct bleaching process (pre-treatment application) as described above, instead of rinsing with water and/or performing a conventional wash with a conventional detergent in liquid or powder form, a dilute bleaching process as described before is performed in the tub (hand wash) or in the washing machine after the bleaching pre-treatment operation.

Preferably, the bleaching process is carried out after the fabric has been washed with a conventional laundry detergent composition. In fact, it has been observed that after washing fabrics with a detergent composition, said fabrics bleached with the composition according to the invention (generally a dilute bleaching process) use less energy and detergent than if said fabrics were bleached first and then washed, i.e. have excellent whiteness and stain release.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a method of treating a hard surface that is an inanimate surface is also included. In this method, a composition as defined herein is contacted with a hard surface to be treated. The invention therefore also comprises a method for treating a hard surface with a composition as defined herein, wherein said method comprises the steps of: applying said composition to said hard surface, preferably only the stained portion thereof, and optionally rinsing said hard surface.

In the method of treating hard surfaces according to the invention, the composition as defined in the invention may be applied to the surface to be treated in the unadulterated or diluted form, typically diluted up to 200 times its weight in water, preferably 80 to 2 times, more preferably 60 to 2 times its weight in water.

When used as a hard surface bleaching/disinfecting composition, the compositions of the present invention are easy to rinse and provide good gloss to the treated surface.

By "hard surface" should be understood any hard surface as previously described, as well as vessels.

Example fragrance formulations

The following are examples of perfume formulations according to the invention which are incorporated in the following laundry and cleaning compositions:

fragrance A	％
			Salicylic acid amyl ester	10.00
Salicylic acid benzyl ester	30.00
			Salicylic acid hexyl ester	35.00
Citronellol*	15.00				15.00
		FLORALOL*	7.00	7.00
HABANOLIDE100％*	2.00				2.00
		Acetic acid prenyl ester*	1.00	1.00
		Total >)	100.00	25.00

Perfume a contains 25% by weight of an unsaturated perfume component having a Bleach Stability Index (BSI), an odour character of value a or B of at least 80%, and an odour intensity of at least 6.

Fragrance B	％
			Salicylic acid amyl ester	5.00
Anisaldehyde	3.00
			Salicylic acid benzyl ester	7.00
Citronellol*	12.00				12.00
		Diphenyl ether	1.00
FLORAPOL	5.00
		FRUTINAT*	2.50		2.50
ISO E SUPER*	9.00			9.00
		ISOANANAT 660567*	1.50		1.50
KOAVONE*	8.00			8.00
		Linalool*	10.00		10.00
Dihydrojasmonic acid methyl ester	9.00
		Phenylethanolic acid	15.00
Rose nitrile*	1.00				1.00
		Terpineol*	10.00	10.00
Undecenal*	1.00				1.00
Total >)	100.00				55.00

Perfume B contains 55 wt% of an unsaturated perfume component having a Bleach Stability Index (BSI), an odor profile of a value a or B of at least 80%, and an odor intensity of at least 6.

Fragrance C	％
			2-Nonenoic acid methyl ester*	2.00	2.00
Acetic acid (cis-3-hexenyl) ester*	1.00	1.00
			Citronellal*	2.00	2.00
Citronellol*	15.00	15.00
			Coumarin compound*	4.00	4.00
FRUTINAT*	5.00	5.00
			HABANOLIDE 100％*	5.00	5.00
ISO E SUPER*	8.00	8.00
			Dihydrojasmonic acid methyl ester	15.00
Phenylethanolic acid	20.00
		Phenylhexanols	10.00
9-decen-1-ol*	1.00			1.00
		SANJINOL*	1.00		1.00
Terpineol*	8.00			8.00
		UNDECAVERTOL*	3.00		3.00
		Total >)	100.00		55.00

Perfume C contains 55% by weight of an unsaturated perfume component having a Bleach Stability Index (BSI), an odor profile of a value a or B of at least 80%, and an odor intensity of at least 6.

Fragrance D	％
			2-Nonenoic acid methyl ester*	1.00	1.00
BORONAL.EXP*	0.50	0.50
			Butyl cinnamic aldehyde	3.00
Citronellol*	20.00	20.00
			Dihydroisoquinolinone esters	1.00
FLORALOL*	20.00	20.00
			Geraniol	5.00
HABANOLIDE 100％*	8.00	8.00
			LACTOSCATONE	0.20
Laurinaldehyde	0.30
		Linalool*	15.00	15.00
LYRAL	5.00
		P.T.BUCINAL	5.00
Acetic acid prenyl ester	5.00
		5- (2, 3, 3-trimethyl-1-cyclopentene) - 3-methyl-2-pentanol*	1.00	1.00
Terpineol*	10.00				10.00
Total >)	100.00				75.50

Perfume D contains 75.5 wt% of an unsaturated perfume component having a Bleach Stability Index (BSI), an odor profile of either a value a or B of at least 80%, and an odor intensity of at least 6.

Fragrance E	％
			Anisaldehyde	0.50
2-Nonenoic acid methyl ester*	0.20				0.20
		BORONAL.EXP*	0.50	0.50
Citronellol*	3.00				3.00
		Coumarin compound*	1.30	1.30
FLOR ACETATE*	3.00				3.00
		FLORALOL*	12.00	12.00
FRUTENE*	6.00				6.00
		HABANOLIDE 100％*	12.00	12.00
Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde	12.00
		Crotonic acid hexyl ester*	5.00	5.00
ISO E SUPER*	10.00				10.00
		KOAVONE*	13.00	13.00
Linalool*	2.50				2.50
		10 percent of neobutyrenone*	0.20	0.02
P-hydroxyphenyl butanone	0.20
		5- (2, 3, 3-trimethyl-1-cyclopentene) -3-methyl- 2-pentanol	0.60	0.60
Terpineol*	10.00				10.00
		Acetic acid tert-butyl cyclohexyl ester	1.00
Methyl cedryl ketone*	7.00				7.00
Total >)	100.00				86.12

Perfume E contains 86.12% by weight of an unsaturated perfume component having a Bleach Stability Index (BSI), an odor profile of value a or B of at least 80%, and an odor intensity of at least 6.

Fragrance F	％
			α -damascone*	0.20	0.20
Citronellol*	15.00	15.00
			Coumarin compound*	3.00	3.00
Dihydromyrcenol*	5.00	5.00
			Crocetin ethyl ester*	2.00	2.00
FLOR ACETATE*	4.00	4.00
			FLORALOL*	10.00	10.00
FRUTENE*	3.00	3.00
			FRUTINAT*	3.00	3.00
GIVESCONE*	1.00	1.00
			GYRANE*	1.00	1.00
HABANOLIDE 100％*	5.00	5.00
			Crotonic acid hexyl ester*	5.00	5.00
ISO E SUPER*	5.00	5.00
			KOAVONE*	12.00	12.00
Linalool*	5.00	5.00
			Crude myrcene acetate product*	3.00	3.00
Acetic acid prenyl ester*	1.00	1.00
			Rose nitrile*	0.50	0.50
Terpineol*	9.00	9.00
			Undecenal*	1.30	1.30
Methyl cedryl ketone*	6.00	6.00
Total >)	100.00	100.00

Perfume F contains 100 wt% of an unsaturated perfume component having a Bleach Stability Index (BSI), an odor profile of a value a or B of at least 80%, and an odor intensity of at least 6. Abbreviations used in the following examples of laundry and cleaning compositions

In the laundry and cleaning composition examples of the present invention, enzyme levels are expressed as pure enzyme based on total weight of the composition, detergent components are expressed based on total weight of the composition, unless otherwise specified, and incorporation of the perfume composition into the fully formulated composition is by spraying, unless otherwise specified. The abbreviations used herein have the following meanings: LAS Linear C_11-13Sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate TAS animal fat alkyl sodium sulfate CxyAS C_1x-C_1ySodium alkyl sulfate CxySAS C_1x-C_1ySodium Secondary (2, 3) alkyl sulfate CxyEz C_1x-C_1yOf predominantly linear primary alcohols with an average of z moles of ethylene oxide

Polycondensates CxyEzS C_1x-C_1yCxEOy average degree of ethoxylation of y C of polycondensate of sodium alkyl sulfate with average z moles of ethylene oxide_yAlcohol non-ionic mixed ethoxylated/propoxylated fatty alcohols, e.g. Plurafac LF404 is peregal

Alcohol QAS R having a degree of homoethoxylation of 3.8 and an average degree of propoxylation of 4.5₂＝C₁₂-C₁₄R of (A) to (B)₂·N+(CH₃)₂(C₂H₄OH)QAS1 R₂＝C₈-C₁₁R of (A) to (B)₂·N+(CH₃)₂(C₂H₄OH) C14-22 alkyldithioic acids of the formula 2- (R) C4H7-1, 4- (SO4-)2 SADS

Sodium, wherein R is C10-18MBAS C12-18 branched alkyl sulfate surfactant, average branching

X-sulfomethyl ester of MES C18 fatty acid with a degree of 1.5 methyl or ethyl branching groups APA C_8-10Acylamidopropyldimethylamine soap linear sodium alkylcarboxylates, tallow derived from 80/20 and coconut fatty acids

STS sodium toluenesulfonate mixture TFAA C₁₆-C₁₈Alkyl N-methylglucamides TPKFA C₁₂-C₁₄Truncated fatty acid (C)₁₂-C₁₄ topped whole cut fatty

acids) DEQA bis (tallow-oxy-ethyl) dimethylammonium chloride DEQA (2) bis (soft tallow oxy ethyl) hydroxyethyl methylammonium methylsulfate SDASA ratio stearoyl dimethylamine with stearic acid DTMAS bis (tallow dimethyl ammonium methylsulfate silicate amorphous sodium Silicate (SiO) triple pressure stearic acid DTMAS)₂∶Na₂O ratio 1.6-3.2: 1 (meta) silicic acid (meta) sodium Silicate (SiO)₂∶Na₂O ratio 1.0) salt zeolite A has the chemical formula Na₁₂(AlO₂SiO₂)₁₂·27H₂Hydrated sodium aluminosilicate of O, Orimum

The size of the fraction particles is in the range of 0.1 to 10 microns (weight on an amorphous basis)

Amount) SKS-6 is represented by the formula-Na₂Si₂O₅Crystalline layered silicate citrate trisodium citrate dihydrate citric acid anhydrous sodium citrate bicarbonate sodium bicarbonate sulfate anhydrous sodium sulfate magnesium sulfate anhydrous magnesium sulfate STPP sodium tripolyphosphate TSPP tetrasodium pyrophosphate MA/AA 4: 1 random copolymer of acrylate/maleate with average molecular weight

About 70,000-80,000MA/AA 16: 4 random acrylate/maleate copolymer having an average molecular weight

About 10,000AA sodium polyacrylate Polymer, an average molecular weight of 4,500 polycarboxylate containing carboxylated monomers such as acrylate, maleate and methacrylate

Copolymers of salt mixtures having molecular weights of 2,000-80,000, e.g. from

Sokolan from BASF, is a copolymer of acrylic acid, anhydrous sodium perborate monohydrate PB4 with a molecular weight of 4,500PB1 and a chemical formula of NaBO₃·4H₂Sodium perborate tetrahydrate of OPercarbonate having the chemical formula Na₂CO₃·3H₂O₂Nanoyloxybenzene sulfonate NACA-OBS in the form of sodium salt of anhydrous sodium percarbonate NaDCC sodium dichloroisocyanate TAED tetraacetylethylenediamine NOBSDodecanyloxybenzene sulfonate DOBA Dodecanyloxybenzoic acid DTPA Diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid HEDP 1, 1-hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid DETPMP Diethylenetriamine penta (methylene) phosphonate in the form of the sodium salt of (6-nonanoylaminocaproyl) oxybenzene sulfonate LOBS, sold by Monsanto,

Ethylenediamine-N, N' -disuccinic acid (S, S) isomer under the trade name Dequest 2060EDDS sodium salt form, MnTACN 1, 4, 7-trimethyl-1, 4, 7-triazacyclononane manganese photoactivated Zinc sulfonate or Alopeptinated cyanine bleaching agent dextrin soluble Polymer dextrin coated in dextrin soluble Polymer the paraffin oil NaBz sodium benzoate protease sold under the trade name Wiog 70 by Wisco salt alkane Wintershell under the trade name Savinase, Alcalase

Proteolytic enzymes, "proteins" with the substitution set N76D/S103A/V104I

Variant of enzyme D ", and the variants disclosed in PCT application PCT/US98/22588,

PCT/US98/22482 and PCT/US98/22486 with amino acid substitutions

Group 101G/103A/104I/159D/232V/236H/245R/248D/252K

Protease Amylase from Novo Nordisk A/S under the trade name Termamyl and

Duramyl^®the starch-decomposing enzyme of (a) above,and a belt as disclosed in WO95/35382

Having amino acid deletion R181^*+G182^*Or T183^*+G184^*Is improved

Those variant lipases which are thermostable are sold under the trade name Lipolase, Lipolase A/S by Novo Nordisk A/S

The esterases of Ultra, and the trade name given by Gist-Brocades

Lipomax' S lipolytic enzyme cellulase Novo Nordisk A/S sold under the trade name Carezyme, Celluzyme

And/or endosase, cellulolytic enzyme CMC sodium carboxymethylcellulose PVP polyvinyl Polymer, polyvinyl pyridine N-oxide with an average molecular weight of 60,000PVNO, copolymer of vinyl imidazole and vinyl pyrrolidone with an average molecular weight of 50,000 PVI, average molecular weight

Is a 20,000 brightener 14, 4 '-bis (2-sulfostyryl) biphenyl disodium brightener 24, 4' -bis (4-anilino-6-morpholino-1.3.5-triazin-2-yl) diphenylethane

An ene-2: disodium 2 '-disulfonate brightener 34, 4' -bis (4-, 6-dianilino-1, 3, 5-triazin-2-yl) aminodiphenylethane

Dimethicone for alkene-2-2' -disulfonate disodium silicone antifoam with siloxane-oxyalkylene copolymer as dispersant

A foam control agent, wherein said foam control agent is in contact with said dispersing agent

In the ratio of 10: 1 to 100: 1, 12% silicone/silica, 18% stearyl alcohol, 70% in the form of a granular form of a suds suppressor

Starch thickeners high molecular weight crosslinked polyacrylates, for example from the company B.F. Goodrich

And Polygel supplied carbopol SRP1 anionic terminated polyester SRP2 soil release polymer selected from the group consisting of: 1) according to publication in 1995 at 5,16

U.S. p.5,415,807 to Gosselink, Pan, Kellett and Hall is non-cotton

Yarn soil release polymer, or/and 2) non-according to US application 60/051517

Cotton yarn soil release polymer QEA bis ((C)₂H₅O)(C₂H₄O)_n)(CH₃)-N⁺-C₆H₁₂-N⁺-(CH₃)

Bis ((C)₂H₅O)-(C₂H₄O))_nWherein n-20-30 PEI has an average molecular weight of 600-1800 and an average degree of ethoxylation per nitrogen

Polyethylene oxide TEPAE tetraethylenepentamine ethoxylate BTA benzotriazole with polyethylene imine SCS isopropylbenzene sodium sulfonate HMWPEO high molecular weight polyethylene oxide PEGX molecular weight of 7-20 ethyleneoxy residues and polyethylene glycol PEO average molecular weight of 5,000 in 1% distilled water solution with pH at 20 deg.C

Example 1

The following are granular laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the invention

I II III IV V spray dried granulate LAS 10.010.015.05.05.0 TAS-1.0- - -MBAS- - -5.05.0C₄₅AS - - 1.0 - 2.0C₄₅AE₃S- - -1.0-QAS- -1.01.0-DTPA, HEDP and/or 0.30.30.50.3-EDDS magnesium sulfate 0.50.50.1-citrate- - -3.05.0 carbonate 10.07.015.0- -sulfate 5.05.0- -5.0 silicate- - -2.0 zeolite A16.018.020.020.0-SKS-6- - -3.05.0 MA/AA or AA 1.02.011.0- -PEG 4000-2.0-1.0-QEA 1.0- - -1.0Brightener 1 or 2 or 30.050.050.05-0.05 siliconOil 0.010.010.01- -agglomerate carbonate- - -4.0 SKS-66.0- - -6.0 LAS 4.05.0- -5.0 Dry added particulate component maleic acid/carbonate/bicarbonate 8.010.010.04.0-hydrogen salt (40: 20: 40) QEA- - -0.20.5 NACA-OBS 3.0- -4.5-NOBS 1.03.03.0- -TAED 2.5- -1.52.5 MBAS- - -8.0-LAS (flakes) 10.010.0- -spray-on component whitener 1 or 2 or 30.20.20.30.10.2A 1.00.51.10.80.3 Dry added component citrate- -20.04.0-percarbonate 15.03.06.010.0-perborate- - -6.0 photo activated bleach 0.020.020.020.10.05 enzyme (cellulase, starch 0.040.010.020.020.05 enzyme, protease and/or lipase) carbonate 0.010.0- - -perfume A (encapsulated) -0.50.5.-0.3 suds suppressor 1.00.60.3-0.10Soap 0.50.20.33.00.5 citric acid-6.06.0 SKS-6-4.0-

The filler is 100 percent

Example 2

The following are granular laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the invention

I II III IV blown powder MES 2.00.51.0-SADS- - -2.0 LAS 6.05.011.06.0 TAS 2.0- - -2.0 Zeolite A24.0- - -20.0 STPP-27.024.0-sulfate 4.06.013.0-MA/AA 1.04.06.02.0 silicate 1.07.03.03.0 CMC 1.01.00.50.6 brightener 10.20.20.20.2 Silicone antifoaming agent 1.01.01.00.3 DTPMP 0.40.40.20.4 component brightener 1 or 2 or 30.02- - -0.02C 45E 7- - -5.0 C45E22.52.52.0-C45E32.62.52.0-perfume B0.50.30.50.2 Silicone antifoaming agent 0.30.30.3-drying additive QEA- - -1.0 EDDS 0.3- - -sulfate 2.03.05.010.0 carbonate 6.013.015.014.0 citric acid 2.5- - -2.0S 0.5- - -0.5 SKS-610.0- - -percarbonate 4.03.0-1.9 PB 4- - -NOBS 0.5- - -0.3 TAED 0.754.5-0.5 Clay-10.0-protease 0.030.030.030.03 lipase 0.0080.0080.0080.004 lipase 0.003-0.0030.006 amylase whitening agent-05.05.

Other substances are present

Minor substances

And mottling points

Example 3

The following are granular laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the invention

I II III IV V VI blown powder LAS 23.08.07.09.07.07.0 QAS- - -1.0-C45 AS 6.06.05.08.0- -C45AE 11S-1.01.01.0- -MES 2.0- - -2.04.0 zeolite A10.018.014.012.010.010.0 MA/AA-0.5- - -2.0 MA/AA 17.0- - -AA-3.03.02.03.03.0 sulfate 5.06.311.111.011.018.1 silicate 10.01.01.01.01.01.0 carbonate 15.020.010.020.78.06.0 PEG40000.41.51.51.01.01.0DTPA-0.90.5- -component C45E 7-2.0- - -2.02.0 C25E93.0- - -C23E 9- -1.52.0-2.0 perfume C0.30.30.32.00.30.3 agglomerate C45 0.30.30.32.00.30.3-0.30.30.32.00.30.3-5.0 LAS-0.30.30.32.00.30.3- -2.0 zeolite A-0.30.30.32.00.30.3-7.5 carbonate-0.30.30.32.00.30.3-4.0 PEG 4000-0.30.30.32.00.30.3- -other substances (water, etc.) -0.30.30.32.00.30.3-2.0 dry additive S0.30.30.32.00.30.3- - -1.0-citric acid- - - - - - - - - - - - - (C45E) 8648-2.0 sulfate 5.06.311.111.011.018.1 silicate 10.01.01.01.01.01.0 carbonate 15.020.010.020.78.06.0 PEG40000.41.51.51.01.01.0DTPA-0.10.3 spray 2.0-PB 4- - -5-PB 1- - -41.0-percarbonate 2.0- - -1.0-2.0 carbonate-5.31.8-4.04.0 NOBS 0.5-0.40.3- -clay- - -10.0 TAED 0.60.40.60.30.9-methyl cellulose 0.2- - -0.5 DTPA 0.70.51.00.50.51.2 color spot- - -0.20.5-SKS-68.0- - -STS- - -2.0-1.0-isopropylbenzenesulfonic acid-1.0- - -2.0 lipase 0.004-0.004-0.0040.008 cellulase 0.00050.00050.00050.00070.00050.0005 amylase 0.003-0.001-0.003-protease 0.010.0150.0150.0090.010.01 PVPVI- - -0.50.1 PVP- - -0.5-PVNO- -0.50.3- -QEA- - -1.0-SRP10.20.50.3-0.2-silicone antifoam agent 0.20.40.20.40.1-magnesium sulfate- - -PVOH- - 0.2-0.2-other substances/minor substances to 100%

Example 4

The following are granular laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention:

i II III IV base particle STPP-22.0-15.0 zeolite A30.0-24.05.0 sulfate 5.55.07.07.0 MA/AA 3.0- - -AA-1.62.0-MA/AA 1-12.0-6.0 LAS 14.010.09.020.0C 45AS 8.07.09.07.0C 11 AE 11S-1.0-1.0 MES 0.54.06.0-SADS 2.5- -1.0 silicate-1.00.510.0 soap-2.0- -brightener 10.20.20.20.2 carbonate 6.09.08.010.0 PEG 4000-1.01.5-DTPA-0.4- -component C25E 9- -5.0 C45E71.01.0- -C23E 9-1.02.5-perfume D0.20.30.30.3 drying additive carbonate 5.010.013.08.0 PVI/PVNO 0.5-0.3-protease 0.030.030.030.015 lipase 0.008- -0.008 amylase 0.002- -0.002 cellulase 0.00020.00050.00050.0003 DTPA 0.50.30.51.0 LOBS-0.8-0.3 861.0-0.3-0. 0.50.30.50.6-TAI 72.72-SR 0.50.30.50.6.72-SR3672 sulfate inhibitor P0.5-1 0.9-2.71.2 spots of colour other substances/minor substances to 100%

Example 5

The following are granular laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention:

I II III IV V VI VIIC₁₃LAS 12.0 16.0 23.0 19.0 18.0 20.0 16.0C₄₅AS 4.5 - - - 4.0C₄₅AE(3)S - - 2.0 - 1.0 1.0 1.0C₄₅AE (3.0) 2.02.0-1.3- -0.6C 9-C14 alkyl di-1.00.52.0 methyl hydroxyethyl quaternary ammonium salt tallow fatty acid- - - - - - - - -1.0 STPP 23.025.024.022.020.015.020.0 carbonate 15.012.015.010.013.011.010.0 AA 0.50.50.50.5- - -MA/AA- -1.01.01.02.00.5 silicate 3.06.09.08.09.06.08.0 sulfate 25.018.020.018.020.022.013.0 sodium perborate 5.05.010.08.03.01.02.0 PEG 40001.51.51.01.0- -0.5 CMC 1.01.01.0-0.50.50.5 citric acid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NOBS/DOBS 0.51.00.50.51.00.70.3TAED 1.51.02.53.00.30.20.5 SRP21.51.51.01.01.01.01.0 moisture 7.57.56.07.05.03.05.0 Mg- - -1.00.51.5 DTPA, HEDP and- - -0.80.61.0/or EDDS enzymes (Amylase, Fibrosidase)0.050.040.05 Retinase and/or protease) perfume E0.20.20.20.20.20.20.2 minor substances, e.g. to 100% whiteners, photobleaches, mottling points

Example 6

The following are granular laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention:

I II III IVC₁₃LAS 13.3 13.7 10.4 8.0C₄₅AS 3.9 4.0 4.5 -C₄₅AE(0.5)S 2.0 2.0 - -C₄₅AE (6.5) 0.50.50.55.0C 9-C14 alkyldimethyl hydroxy 1.0-0.5 ethyl quaternary ammonium salt tallow fatty acid 0.5-tallow alcohol ethoxylate (50) - -1.00.3 STPP-41.0-20.0 zeolite A26.3-21.31.0 carbonate 23.912.425.217.0 AA 3.40.02.7-MA/AA-1.01.5Silicate 2.46.42.16.0 sulfate 10.510.98.215.0 sodium perborate 1.01.01.02.0 PEG40001.70.41.0-CMC1.0- -0.3 citric acid- -3.0-NOBS/DOBS 0.20.50.50.1 TAED 0.60.50.40.3 SRP21.51.51.01.0 moisture 7.53.16.17.3 magnesium sulfate- - -1.0 DTPA, HEDP and/or- - -0.5 EDDS enzyme (amylase, cellulase, -0.025-0.04 protease and/or lipase) fragrance F0.20.20.20.2 other/secondary materials to 100% including whitening, photobleaching, and bleaching agents

Example 7

The following are laundry detergent compositions in the form of tablet or granular formulations prepared according to the present invention:

I II III IV V VIC₁₃LAS 20.0 16.0 8.5 5 20.0 6.0C₄₅AS - 4.0 - - -C₄₅AE(3)S 1.0 1.0 - - - -C₄₅AE-5.05.54.0-C9-C14 alkyl dimethyl 0.52.0- - -hydroxyethyl quaternary ammonium salt animal fat fatty acid-1.0- - -STPP/Zeolite 10.020.030.020.025.025.0 carbonate 41.030.030.025.045.024.0 AA- - -MA/AA 2.00.50.51.0- - -silicate 6.08.05.06.08.05.0 sulfate 2.03.0- - -8.0 sodium perborate/sodium percarbonate 1.0-20.014.0- - -PEG 4000-0.5- - -0.5 CMC 0.50.50.50.5-0.5 citric acid- - -NOBS/DOBS 0.7- - -TAED/preformed 0.7-4.55.0 Per acid DTPA, HEDP and/or-0.50.5-EDDSSRP 1.0-1.01.0- -Clay 4.03.07.010.06.08.0 PEO 1.00.52.00.51.00.5 wetting agent 0.5- -wax 0.5- -cellulose 2.0-1.5-1.0 sodium acetate-1.00.54.01.0 moisture 3.05.05.05.08.010.0 magnesium sulfate 0.51.5 soap/suds suppressor 0.61.01.00.80.5-enzyme (amylase, cellulose 0.040.040.010.020.020.03 enzyme, protease and/or lipase) fragrance E0.20.20.20.20.20.2 minor substances, e.g. PVP, toPVPVI/PVNO, whitening 100% agent, photobleach, color speckles, …

Example 8

The following are laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention:

I II III IV VC₁₃LAS 12.0 16.0 23.0 19.0 18.0C₄₅AS - 4.5 - - -C₄₅AE(3)S - - 2.0 - 1.0C₄₅AE 2.02.0-1.3-C9-C14 alkyl dimethyl hydroxyethyl- - -1.0 group quaternary ammonium salt STPP/zeolite 23.025.014.022.020.0 carbonate 25.022.035.020.028.0 AA 0.50.50.50.5-MA/AA- -1.01.01.0 silicate3.06.09.08.09.0 sodium perborate/sodium percarbonate 5.05.010.0-3.0 PEG 40001.51.51.01.0-CMC 1.01.01.0-0.5 NOBS/DOBS-1.0 TAED/preformed peracid 1.51.02.5-3.0 DTPA, HEDP and/or 0.50.50.5-1.0 EDDSSRP 1.51.51.01.0-clay 5.06.012.07.010.0 flocculant PEO 0.20.23.02.00.1 wetting agent- -0.5 wax 0.5-Cellulose 0.52.0- -3.0 sodium acetate 2.01.03.0- -moisture 7.57.56.07.05.0 soap/suds suppressor- -0.50.50.8 enzyme (amylase, cellulase, - -0.045 protease and/or lipase) fragrance D0.20.20.20.20.2 other/secondary materials, e.g. PVP, PVI/PVNO, 100% color speckles, whitener, photobleach, …

Example 9

The following are liquid laundry detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention:

i II III IV V VILAS- - -1.02.0-C25 AS 16.013.014.05.0-6.5C 25AE3S 5.01.0-10.019.03.0 C25E72.03.5-2.52.05.0 TFAA 5.04.54.56.54.0-APA 2.01.0-3.0-0.5 QAS- -2.0-1.5-TPKFA 4.58.015.0-5.05.0 citric acid 2.23.0-0.51.02.0 rapeseed fatty acid 2.0- -3.06.01.5 ethanol 3.22.02.52.2-0.51, 2-propylene glycol 5.78.56.57.07.05.5 monoethanolamine 5.07.5-5.01.02.0 TEPAE-1.2-0.50.5-PE 12-1.5-1.00.8-DTPMP 1.30.50.80.5-0.2 HEDP-0.50.21.0- -protease 0.020.030.020.020.020.01 lipase 0.0020.0010.001-0.001-amylase 0.00080.00060.00060.0020.0010.001 cellulase 0.0020.002-0.0020.001-SRP10.200.150.10-SRP10.200.150.10 PVNO- - -SRP10.200.150.10-brightener SRP10.200.150.10-0.05 foam inhibitor SRP10.200.150.10 calcium chloride SRP10.200.150.10-SRP10.200.150.10-boric acid SRP10.200.150.10 bentonite- -5.5- -NaOH SRP10.200.150.10- -NaOH- -pH is added to 100% water/minor substances.

Example 10

The following are non-aqueous liquid detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention:

i II IIILAS 16.016.016.0C 23EO5S 21.521.519.0 Butoxypropoxypropanol 18.5-16.0 Hexanediol-18.55.0 sodium citrate dihydrate 6.86.83.8 [4- [ N-nonanoyl-6-aminocaproyloxy ] 6.06.06.0 benzenesulfonic acid ] sodium salt methyl quaternized polyethoxylated hexamethylenediamine 1.31.31.3 methyl sulfate EDDS 1.21.21.2 MA/AA- -3.0 sodium carbonate 10.010.010.0 protease 0.050.020.02 amylase 0.010.010.01 cellulase 0.00010.00010.0001 PB112.012.012.0 Silicone antifoam agent 0.750.751.1 fragrance C1.71.71.7 titanium dioxide 0.50.50.5 dichloro-5, 12-dimethyl-1, 5,8, 12-tetranitrogen-0.030.03 heterobicyclo [6.6.2] hexadecane manganese (II) brightener 20.20.20.2 hydrogenated C16-18 sodium fatty acid soap 110.5 spot colored 0.40.40.4 other substances to 100%

Example 11

The following are laundry detergent compositions in tablet form prepared according to the present invention:

i) a detergent base powder of composition I was prepared as follows: all the foundations are combined

The granulated material of composition I was mixed together in a mixing drum to form uniform granules

And (3) mixing. During this mixing, spraying-on was carried out.

ii) tablets were then prepared in the following manner: 50g of the matrix were introduced into a tube having a diameter of 5.5cm

In an annular die and compressed to give a tensile strength (or radial rupture stress) of 10kPa

The tablet of (4).

iii) the tablets are then dipped into a bath at 140 ℃ containing 90 parts by weight of decanediol

Acid and 10 parts by weight of Nymcel-ZSB16 from Metsa Serla^TM. Conditioning tablet

Immersed in the hot bath for a period of time to allow 4g of the bath mixture to be applied thereto. Then the product is mixed with

The tablets were removed and cooled at 25 ℃ for 24 hours at room temperature. Tensile strength of smeared agent

Increasing to 30 kPa.

I anionic agglomerate 1 (40% anion, 27% zeolite and 33% carbonate) 21.5 anionic agglomerate 2 (40% anion, 28% zeolite and 32% carbonate) 13.0 cationic agglomerate (20% cation, 56% zeolite and 24% sulfate) 5.5 layered silicate (95% SKS 6 and 5% silicate) 10.8 sodium percarbonate 14.2 bleach activator agglomerate (81% TAED, 17% acrylic acid/maleic acid copolymer 5.5 (acid form) and 2% water) carbonate 10.98 EDDS/sulfate particle (58% EDDS, 23% sulfate and 19% water) 0.5HEDP 0.8SRP 0.3 fluorescent agent 0.2 light activated bleach (10% active zinc phthalocyanine) 0.02 soap powder 1.4 suds suppressor (11.5% silicone oil; 59% zeolite and 29.5% water) 1.9 citric acid 7.1 protease 0.03 lipase 0.006% 0.02 lipase 0.0005 spray (LusiK) system of cellulase 0.25% starch cellulase (75-75% by weight) (Lu K) binder system 4.0PEG)

Example 12

The following are laundry detergent compositions in bar form prepared according to the invention (the contents are given in parts by weight, the enzymes are expressed as pure enzymes):

i II III IV V VI VII VIIILAS-19.015.021.06.758.8-C28 AS 30.013.5-15.7511.222.5 sodium laurate 2.59.0-zeolite A2.01.25-1.251.251.25 carbonate 20.03.013.08.010.015.015.010.0 calcium carbonate 27.539.035.0-40.0-40.0 sulfate 5.05.03.05.03.0-5.0 TSPP 5.0-5.02.5-STPP 5.015.010.0-7.08.010.0 bentonite-10.0-5.0-DETPP-0.70.6-0.60.70.70.7 CMC-1.01.01.01.0-1.0 talc-10.015.010.0-silicate-4.05.03.0-PVNO 0.020.03-0.01-0.02-MA/AA 0.41.0-0.20.40.50.4 SRP10.30.30.30.30.30.30.30.3 amylase-0.01-0.002-protease-0.004-0.0030.003-0.003-0.002-0.002-cellulase-0.0003 - -0.00030.0002- -PEO-0.2-0.20.3- -0.3 fragrance E1.00.50.30.20.40.40.40.4 magnesium sulfate- -3.03.03.0- -brightener 0.150.10.15- -0.1 light activated bleach-15.015.015.015.0- -15.0 brightener (ppm) example 13

The following are granular fabric detergent compositions prepared according to the present invention which have the ability to soften fabric by laundering:

i IIC45 AS-10.0 LAS 7.6-C68 AS 1.3.3-C45E74.0-C25E 3-5.0 coconut alkyl dimethyl hydroxyethyl ammonium chloride 1.41.0 citrate 5.03.0 Na-SKS-6-11.0 Zeolite A15.015.0 MA/AA 4.04.0 DETPMP 0.40.4 PB 115.0-percarbonate-15.0 TAED 5.05.0 montmorillonite 10.010.0 HMWPEO-0.1 protease 0.020.01 lipase 0.020.01 amylase 0.030.005 cellulase 0.001-silicate 3.05.0 carbonate 10.010.0 foam inhibitor 1.04.0 CMC 0.20.1 other substances and secondary substances to 100% of example 14

The following are rinse-added fabric softener compositions prepared according to the invention: DEQA (2) 20.0 cellulase 0.001HCL 0.03 antifoam 0.01 blue dye 25ppm CaCl₂0.20 fragrance E0.90 other substances and Water to 100%

Example 15

The following are fabric softeners prepared according to the present invention and fabric conditioner compositions added to the dryer:

i II III IV VDEQA 2.619.0- -DEQA (2) - -52.0 DTMAS- - -26.0 SDASA- -70.042.040.2 IV 0.3 stearic acid- -C45EO 1-3- -13.0 HCL 0.020.02 ethanol- -1.0 fragrance F0.31.00.751.01.5 Glycoperse S-20- -15.4 glyceryl monostearate- - -26.0 Gerberi succinate- - -0.38- -silicone antifoam 0.010.01- - -electrolyte-0.1- -clay- -3.0 dye 10ppm 25ppm 0.01- -water and 100% secondary substances- -100-

Example 16

The following is a compact high density (0.96Kg/l) dishwashing composition prepared according to the present invention:

i II III IV V VISTPP-51.051.0-44.3 citrate 17.0-50.040.2-carbonate 17.514.020.0-8.033.6 bicarbonate 26.0-silicate 15.015.08.0-25.03.6 (meta) silicic acid 2.54.54.5-salt PB110.08.08.0-PB 4-10.0-percarbonate 11.84.8-nonionic substance 2.01.51.53.01.95.9 TAED 2.0-4.0-1.4 HEDP 1.0-DETPMP 0.6-MnTACN-0.01-PAAC-0.010.01-alkane 0.50.40.40.6-protease 0.070.050.050.030.060.01 lipase 0.001-0.005-BTA 0.30.20.20.30.30.3 polycarboxylate 6.0-4.00.9 spice B0.20.10.10.20.20.2 pH 11.011.011.39.610.810.9

Other materials, sulfate and Water to 100% example 17

The following is a granular dishwashing composition prepared according to the present invention having a bulk density of 1.02 Kg/L:

i II III IV V VISTPP 30.033.527.929.633.822.0 carbonate 30.530.530.523.034.545.0 silicate 7.07.512.613.33.26.2 (meta) silicate-4.5-percarbonate-4.0-PB14.44.54.3-NADCC-2.0-0.9 non-ionic substance 1.00.71.01.90.70.5 TAED 1.0-0.9-PAAC-0.004-alkane 0.250.25-protease 0.0360.0210.03-0.006-amylase 0.030.0050.004-0.005-lipase 0.005-0.001-BTA 0-150.15-0.2-perfume a 0.20.20.050.10.20.2 pH 10.811.311.010.711.510.9

Other substances, sulfate and water to 100%

Example 18

Below is a detergent composition in tablet form prepared according to the invention by using a standard 12-head rotary press at 13KN/cm²Pressing the granular dishwashing composition under a pressure of (a):

i II III IV V VI VII VIIISTPP-48.854.738.2-52.456.136.0 citrate 20.0-35.9-carbonate 20.05.014.015.48.023.020.028.0 silicate 15.014.815.012.623.42.94.34.2 protease 0.0420.0720.0420.0310.0520.0230.0230.029 amylase 0.0120.0120.0120.0070.0150.0030.0170.002 lipase 0.005-PB114.37.811.712.2-6.78.5 PB 4-22.8-3.4-percarbonate-10.4-nonionic 1.52.02.02.21.04.24.06.5 PAAC-0.020.009-MnTACN-0.007-TAED 2.72.4-2.10.71.6 HEDP 1.0-0.9-0.40.2-DETPP 0.7-alkane 0.40.50.50.5-0.5-BTA 0.20.30.30.30.30.30.3-polycarboxylate 4.0-4.90.60.8-PEG 4,000-2.0-2.030,000 glycerol-0.4-0.5 Spice C0.20.20.20.050.20.20.20.2 tablet weight 20g 25g 20g 30g 18g 20g 25g 24gpH 10.710.610.710.710.911.211.010.8

Other materials, sulfate and Water to 100% example 19

The following is a liquid dishwashing composition prepared according to the present invention having a density of 1.40 Kg/L:

i II III IVSTPP 17.517.223.223.1 carbonate-2.4-silicate 6.124.930.722.4 NaOCl 1.11.11.11.2 thickener 1.01.11.11.0 nonionic substance-0.10.060.1 NaBz 0.7- - -NaOH 1.9- - -KOH 3.63.0- - -perfume D0.050.10.050.05 pH 11.710.910.811.0

Water to 100%

Example 20

The following is a dishwashing composition in the form of a tablet prepared according to the invention (content is expressed in g):

i II III IV V VI phase 1STPP 9.69.610.49.69.611.5 silicate 0.50.71.61.01.02.4 SKS-61.51.502.302.25 carbonate 2.32.73.53.64.15.2 HEDP 0.20.20.20.30.30.3 PB12.42.42.43.73.73.7PAAC 0.0020.0020.0020.0030.0040.004 amylase 0.0020.0010.0010.0040.0030.003 protease 0.0020.0020.0020.0030.0030.003 nonionic substance 0.40.80.81.21.21.2PEG60000.40.30.30.40.40.4BTA 0.040.040.04-0.060.06 alkane 0.10.10.10.150.150.15 fragrance F0.020.020.020.010.010.01 sulfate- -0.50.052.3 phase 2 Amylase 0.00050.00050.00040.00050.0060.0004 protease 0.0090.0080.010.0090.0080.01 citric acid 0.30.30.30.30 sulfamic acid-0.3- -0.3-bicarbonate 1.10.40.41.10.40.4 carbonate-0.5- -0.5-silicate- -0.6- -0.6 CaCl₂ - 0.07 - - 0.07 -PEG 3000 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06

The multi-phase tablet composition was prepared as follows. The phase 1 detergent active composition is prepared by mixing the granular and liquid components and then entering the die of a conventional rotary press. The press includes a suitably shaped punch for forming the female die. The cross-sectional area of the die was about 30X 38 mm. Then 940kg/cm of the composition is applied²And then raising the punch to expose the first phase of the tablet, with a die on its upper surface. In a similar manner, a phase 2 detergent-active composition was prepared and placed in a compression mold. The granular active composition was then applied at 170kg/cm²And raising the punch and ejecting the multi-phase tablet from the tablet press. The resulting tablets dissolved or disintegrated in the washing machine within 12 minutes and phase 2 of the tablets dissolved within 5 minutes as described above. The tablets have excellent dissolution and cleaning characteristics, while also having good tablet integrity and strength.

Example 21

The following are manual dishwashing compositions prepared according to the present invention:

i II III IV V VI VII VIIIC12-14EO-3S 26.034.225.026.037.026.022.032.0C 11 LAS- - -13.0-C12-14 amine oxide 2.04.92.16.55.56.51-C12-14 betaine 2.05.02.1- - -4.0C 12-14 glucamide 1.51.53.1- - -C9-11E 8-94.514.13.01.03.0-1.0 alkylpolyglucoside- - -12.03.0C 1-20 monoethanolamine- - -1.5-DTPA-0.100-5000-

ppm ppm of succinic acid- -0-4.5 isopropyl benzene sulfonate- -4.51-6-1-6 calcium xylene sulfonate or sodium-5.0- -4.0-2.5 magnesium salt (in% Mg) 0.50.70.50.040.60.040.301, 3-bis (methylamino) - -0.5-0.5 cyclohexane methacrylic acid (N, N- -0.2-0.2-dimethylaminoethyl ester homopolymer citric acid- -0-3.50-3.5 ethanol 6-85-86-94-107.04-104.04.0 protease- -0-0.08 Amylase- -0.002-0.0050.040.05 carbonate- -2.5 polypropylene glycol- -0-2- - - (MW2000-4000) PH 7-87-87-88.5-117-88.5-1177 fragrance E0.1-0.70.1-0.70.1-0.1-0.70.1-0.1-0.70.1-0.1-

0.70.70.70.7 balance to 100% (water and secondary materials) example 22

The following are hard surface compositions according to the invention:

III composition form Wipe spray liquid H2O21.01.51.0 sodium tetraborate decahydrate-1.0-C10 amine oxide-0.90.9C 12-14 alkyldimethylamine oxide 0.4- -C7-10 alkylsulfate- -6.0C 9-11EO 10-0.05-C8-18 fatty acid- -0.10.2 ethanol 9.01.02.5 benzyl alcohol-0.8-propylene glycol or diethylene glycol butyl ether 1.01.5-poly (propylene glycol) monobutyl ether 0.2- -HEDP-0.1-butylated hydroxytoluene 0.010.060.03 salicylic acid 0.03-0.07 fragrance E0.10.30.3 citric acid 0.7-1.5 dye- -2.0 NaOH-0.1- -other substances and water … … … … … … … … to 100% … … … … … … …

Example 23

The following are hard surface compositions according to the invention:

IH2O24.0 tetraethylpentamine ethylene oxide 1.0C8 alkyl sulfate 3.0 isopropyl alcohol 3.0 propyl gallate 0.03 salicylic acid 0.5 dimethyl triamine penta (methylene phosphonic acid) 0.2 fragrance F0.1 other materials and Water … 100% …

Example 24

The following are laundry detergent compositions according to the invention:

i IIC10 alkylsulfate-1.6C 9-C11 EO 10-1.7C 12-C13 EO 3-1.5 sodium sulfate 18.74 sodium bicarbonate 18.60 polycarbonates (EW base) 4.14-C18 α -olefins 0.25-enzyme blend 0.70-brightener 490.11-Quantum (zinc phthalocyanine sulfonate) 0.04-coated sodium percarbonate 45.0-TAED agglomerates (activator) 8.72-H2O 2-6.8 n-propyl gallate (Nipanox) -0.5 HEDP-0.162-Butyloctanol (Isofol 12) 0.5 citric acid 2.5-fragrance D0.110.16 other substances and water … … … … … 100% … … … … 100%

Example 25

The following are laundry detergent compositions according to the invention:

i sodium hypochlorite (AvCl)₂) 3 sodium hydroxide 1.2 sodium Silicate (SiO)₂) 0.5 sodium metaborate 0.5-2 sodium tripolyphosphate 0.065 m-methoxybenzoic acid 0-0.5 sodium p-toluenesulfonate 0-5 alkyl ether sulfate 3-6 brightener 0.01-0.05 pigment 0.009 end-capped ethoxy-butoxylated fatty alcohol 0.3 coconut alkyl carboxylate (fatty acid)0.3 fragrance A0.1 other materials and Water … … 100% … …

Example 26

The following are hard surface compositions according to the invention:

	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
										C9-C11EO5 C12-C14EO5 C12-C14EO21 C12-C14 alkyl Sulfates of sulfuric acid Branched alkyl radicals Sulfates of sulfuric acid C12-C14 amine oxides C12-C14-C16 oxygen Amine compounds NaLAS N-butoxy propanol Aminomethylpropanol 2-Butyloctanol (Isofol 12) Alkane sulfonic acid sodium salt Sodium cumene sulfate C7-C9 sodium sulfate Sodium silicate MgSO4 Na2CO3 NaOH PVP (mw 360,000) PVP/AA(3∶1) Dimethyl PEG (mw 2000) Hypochlorite salt	- - - - 3.5 0.70 - - 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - - - 3.5 0.70 - - 5.8 - - - - - - - - - - - - -	- - - 0.24 - - - - 2.0 0.025 - - - - - - - - - 0.040 - -	- - - - - - 2.1 - - - - - - 0.9 0.4 - - 1.0 - - - 1.4	- - - 0.3 - - - - - - - - - 3.0 0.04 - - 0.87 - - - 1.4	- - - 0.3 - - - - - - - - - 3.0 0.04 - - 0.87 - - - 2.1	2.5 2.5 2.0 - - - - 0.8 - - 0.3 - 1.5 - - - 0.2 - - - - -	1.92 2.88 0.8 - - - - - - - 0.3 - 2.6 - - 0.5 0.13 0.33 - - - -	1.7 1.7 1.7 - - - - - - - 0.25 1.0 0.75 - - - 0.3 - 0.5 - 0.5 -

H5IO6(periodic acid) Glutaraldehyde Phenoxyethanol Coconut fatty acid Fatty acids Citric acid Ethanol Dye material Fragrance F	- - - - - 3.5 - - 0.44	- - - - - 5.5 - - 0.3	- - - - - - 3.0 - 0.09	0.01 - - 0.9 - - - 0.05 0.2	- - - - - - - - 0.35	- - - - - - - - 0.35	- 0.035 - - 0.4 0.75 - - 0.5- 0.75	- 0.035 0.3 - 0.3 0.56 - - 0.4	- 0.025 - - 0.25 0.75 - - 0.5- 0.75
										Secondary substance and water	…………………100％…………………

Example 27

The following are laundry detergent compositions according to the invention:

example 123456
	(％) (％) (％) (％) (％) (％) First phase Bleaching agent percarbonate 45.045.045.045.045.045.0
TAED 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7
	Metal bleach catalysts
Builder citric acid 10.015.020.015.015.015.0
	STPP - - - - - 6.0
Acrylic acid-maleic acid copolymer 6.06.01.05.0-
	Silicate salt- - -6.0-
Alkali bicarbonate 15.015.010.015.015.015.0
	Carbonate 5.0- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other whitening agents 0.110.110.110.110.110.11
	Fragrance E0.200.200.200.200.200.20
Fatty acid- - -1.0- - -
	Enzyme protease 0.600.600.600.600.940.60

Protease Savinastin 0.340.340.340.34-0.34
	Amylase-diamil 1.211.211.211.211.211.21
Second phase
	Protease 1.241.241.241.241.241.24
Amylase 1.341.341.341.341.34 1.34
	PEG 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
PEG4000 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
	Citric acid 1.061.061.061.061.061.06
Bicarbonate 2.872.872.872.872.872.87

Example 28

The following are laundry detergent compositions according to the invention:

	I	II	III	IV	V
PAP	3	-	-	5	10
						DPDA	-	3	-	-	-
NAPAA	-	-	3	-	-
						Carbopol ETD 2691	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
xanthan gum	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
						AE3S	2	2	2	4	4
HEDP	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
						Tinopal SOP	-	-	-	0.02	0.02
Norasol LMW 45N	-	-	-	3	3
						Coloring agent	-	-	-	40ppm	40ppm
Fragrance E	0.2	0.2	-	-	-
						Fragrance F	-	-	0.2	0.2	0.2
						The water is balanced to 100%
pH	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8

PAP is phthalimido peroxy caproic acid DPDA is the Monononyl amide Carbopol ETD 2691 where diperoxydodecanoic acid NAPAA is the Mono-peroxy succinic acid is the polyacrylate polymer Tinopal SOP from BF Goodrich is the brightener Norasol LMW 45N is the polyacrylate polymer colorant Cosmenyl Blue A2R

Claims (12)

1. A perfume composition comprising a perfume component having a bleach stability index of at least 80%, and/or an odour character of value a or B, an odour intensity of at least 6, and the component being selected from unsaturated perfume components of the class of esters, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, lactones, schiff bases, terpenes and derivatives thereof, cyclic olefins, cyclic oxides, oximes, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount of unsaturated material is at least 40% by weight of the perfume composition.

2. A laundry and cleaning composition comprising a bleaching system and a perfume composition, wherein the bleaching system has a Bleach Stability Index (BSI) of at least 80% and/or an odour character of value a or B, an odour intensity of at least 6, and wherein the perfume composition comprises a perfume component selected from unsaturated perfume components of the class of esters, ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, lactones, schiff bases, terpenes and derivatives thereof, cyclic olefins, cyclic oxides, oximes, and mixtures thereof.

3. A composition according to claim 2, wherein the unsaturated perfume component is present in an amount of greater than 20% by weight of the perfume composition.

4. A composition according to any of claims 1 to 3 wherein the unsaturated perfume component is present in an amount of at least 50%, most preferably at least 70% by weight of the perfume composition.

5. A composition according to any of claims 1 to 4 wherein the perfume composition is present at a level of from 0.01% to 10%, preferably from 0.05% to 5%, more preferably from 0.1% to 3% by weight of the laundry and cleaning composition.

6. A composition according to any of claims 1 to 5 wherein the bleach system is a system capable of providing an organic peroxyacid bleach to laundry detergents wherein said bleach system is selected from the group consisting of:

i) -a source of hydrogen peroxide used in combination with an organic peroxyacid bleach precursor compound;

ii) -a preformed organic peroxyacid;

iii) -a halogen bleach component;

iv) -persulfate; and

v) -mixtures thereof.

7. A composition according to any of claims 1 to 6 wherein the bleach system is a peroxyacid, preferably a preformed organic peroxyacid, more preferably phthalimido peroxycaproic acid.

8. A composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the composition further comprises a detergent active material.

9. A composition according to any of claims 1 to 8 wherein the unsaturated perfume component has a bleach stability index of at least 80%, an odour effect and ageing properties of a value a or B and an odour intensity of at least 6 and is preferably selected from the following classes of compounds: alicyclic esters, aliphatic esters, cyclic esters, aromatic esters, alicyclic ethers, cyclic ethers, aromatic ethers, primary alcohols, tertiary alcohols, aromatic alcohols, cyclic alcohols, aliphatic aldehydes, cyclic aldehydes, aliphatic primary aldehydes, aromatic aldehydes, tertiary aldehydes, aliphatic ketones, aromatic ketones, cyclic ketones, macrocyclic ketones, aliphatic nitriles, aromatic nitriles, cyclic nitriles, 1, 2-benzopyranone, methyl 2- ((-1- (2, 4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenyl) methylene) amino) -1-benzoate, methyl 2- ((-2-methylpentylidene) amino) -1-benzoate, 6, 6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo (3, 1, 1) heptane, p-menth-1, 4(8) -diene, and mixtures thereof.

10. A composition according to claim 9 wherein the unsaturated perfume component has a bleach stability index of at least 80%, and odor effect and aging properties of value a or B, and an odor intensity of at least 6, said perfume component being selected from the group consisting of ethyl 2,6, 6-trimethyl-1, 3-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylate, (cis- β - γ -hexenyl) acetate, 2-methylbuten-2-ol-4-acetate, allyl 2-pentoxyglycolate, methyl 2-nonenoate, poly (cis- β - γ -hexenyl) salicylate, 4-methylpent-2-ol 2-butenoate, hexyl 2-butenoate, acetyldiisopentene, acetic acid (3-methylene-7-methyl-1-octen-7-yl) ester, methyl 2-nonenoic acid, citronellol acetate, isobutyl angelate, tricyclodecenyl acetate, tricyclodecenyl propionate, 7-acetyl-1, 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8-octahydro-1, 1, 6, 7-tetramethylnaphthalene, giberelline, allyl cyclohexyloxyacetate, acetic acid (4- (3) - (4-methyl-3-pentenyl) -3-cyclohexenylmethyl) ester, 2-butenoic acid (2-cyclopentylcyclopentyl ester), tretinoid, 6-butyl-3, 6-dihydro-2, 4-dimethyl-2-hydro-pyran, 3, 6-dihydro-4, 6-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2-hydro-pyran, 9- (methoxy) tricyclo [5, 2,1, 0^2，6]Dec-3-ene, β - γ -hexenol, 3, 7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, cis-3-hexenol, 9-decen-1-ol, geraniol, 2, 6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, linalool, dihydromyrcenol, 3, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-ol, 4-methyl-3-decen-5-ol, pentylvinylmethanol, 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-1-menthanol, 2-ethyl-4- (2, 2, 3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl) -2-buten-1-ol, 3a, 4,5, 6,7, 7 a-hexahydro-2 (or 3), 4-dimethyl-4, 7-methylene-1H-inden-5-ol, dimethylcyclohexenol, 5- (2, 2, 3-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl) -3-hexahydro-2 (or 3), 4-dimethyl-4, 7-methylene-1H-inden-5-ol, dimethylcyclohexenyl-2-methyl-1-buten-1-ol, 6, 6-methyl-1-oxo-2, 6-2-buten-1-yl-1-5-yl-methyl-butenolTetramethylmethylenenaphthalenone, 1- (5, 5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -4-penten-1-one, 6-ethyleneoctahydro-5, 8-methylene-2H-1-benzopyran, 1- (2, 6, 6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-buten-1-one, diethyldimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, 1- (2, 6, 6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-buten-1-one, 2,5, 10-trimethyl-2, 5, 9-cyclododecatrien-1-yl methylketone, methyl cedar-8-enyl ketone, oxacyclohexadecen-2-one, 3, 7-dimethyl-2, 6-octadienenitrile, 3, 12-tridecadienylnitrile, tectoronitrile, tridecenylnitrile, denizene, 5-phenyl-3-methyl-pentene-2-oic acid nitrile, 2-benzyl-2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, rhodanitrile, 1, 2-benzopyrone, 2- ((-1- (2, 4-dimethyl-3-carbonitrile)-cyclohexenyl) methylene) amino) -1-benzoic acid methyl ester, 2- ((-2-methylpentylidene) amino) -1-benzoic acid methyl ester, 6, 6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo (3, 1, 1) heptane, p-menth-1, 4(8) -diene, and mixtures thereof.

11. The composition according to claims 1-10, wherein said composition is a liquid composition, preferably an aqueous liquid composition, more preferably an aqueous liquid suspension.

12. A method of treating a fabric comprising the step of contacting a surface thereof with a composition as defined in any one of claims 1 to 11.