EP1131399A1 - Compositions modifiant l'adhesion de surface - Google Patents

Compositions modifiant l'adhesion de surface

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EP1131399A1
EP1131399A1 EP99961670A EP99961670A EP1131399A1 EP 1131399 A1 EP1131399 A1 EP 1131399A1 EP 99961670 A EP99961670 A EP 99961670A EP 99961670 A EP99961670 A EP 99961670A EP 1131399 A1 EP1131399 A1 EP 1131399A1
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adhesion
composition according
soil
release aid
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Chandrika Kasturi
William Michael Scheper
Peter Yau-Tak Lin
Keith Homer Baker
Magda El-Nokaly
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Procter and Gamble Co
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    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/22Carbohydrates or derivatives thereof
    • C11D3/222Natural or synthetic polysaccharides, e.g. cellulose, starch, gum, alginic acid or cyclodextrin
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/04Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
    • C11D17/049Cleaning or scouring pads; Wipes
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16Organic compounds
    • C11D3/37Polymers

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  • the present invention generally relates to compositions, for a making surface adhesion modifying compositions which aids in the removal of food soils form those surfaces.
  • the present invention also relates to cleaning compositions which also modify the surface adhesion of food soils to a hard surface.
  • compositions are suitable for application ton a multitude of surfaces, both indoors and outdoor. They can be applied to direct food contact areas, such as tableware, barbecues, cutting board, they can be applied to food preparation and eating areas, such as tables, floors, cupboards, drawers, stovetops, chairs. They can even be applied to outdoor area such as doors, walls, windows, picnic tables and chairs to aid in the removal tough soils such as bird droppings and the like. These compositions can even be used in and around kitty litter to aid in the removal of the animal faces from the kitty litter box and the surrounding area.
  • compositions of the present invention are surface adhesion modifying compositions, which comprise a film forming polymer and a release aid, wherein said film forming polymer and said release aid are present in a weight ratio of from about 1 :20 to about 20:1, and said composition is without an oily or greasy feel or touch when applied to a surface.
  • compositions of the present invention are composition for providing non-stick properties to a hard surface wherein said composition when applied to said surface lowers the adhesion of a soil to said surface such that the adhesion force of the soil to said surface is less than the cohesion force of the soil according to the adhesion test and further said composition has a non-greasy feel when applied to said surface.
  • N further aspect of the present invention a method for preventing the adhesion of a soil to a hard surface comprising the application to the surface the composition according to the first or second aspect of the present invention.
  • These surface adhesion modifying compositions can comprise additional ingredients, such that they can clean the surface to which they are applied as well as leaving a coating or layer which aids in subsequent cleaning of the surface.
  • These compositions can aid cleaning via any conventional means, including wiping with a wet cloth, rinsing with water, cleaning with a hard surface cleaner, cleaning the surface in an automatic dishwasher or via hand in a sink or basin with a hand dishwashing composition.
  • compositions of the present invention are surface adhesion modifying compositions, which comprise a film forming polymer and a release aid, wherein said film forming polymer and said release aid are present in a weight ratio of from about 1:20 to about 20:1, preferably from about 1 :10 to about 10:1, and said composition is without an oily or greasy feel or touch when applied to a surface.
  • the second aspect compositions of the present invention are composition for providing non-stick properties to a hard surface wherein said composition when applied to said surface lowers the adhesion of a soil to said surface such that the adhesion force of the soil to said surface is less than the cohesion, that is internal within the soil, force of the soil according to the adhesion test and further said composition has a non-greasy feel when applied to said surface. It is preferred that the composition comprises a surface adhesion lowering additive and an adjunct.
  • Suitable surface adhesion lowering additives are lecithin, nonionic surfactants, waxes, fatty acid metal soaps, fatty esters, fatty amines, fatty amides, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, polyolefins, silicones, fluropolymers, polyvinyl alcohol, cellophane, fiuorinated fatty acids and mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable adhesion test for determining if the forces of cohesion are greater than the forces of adhesion can be found in tests such as NSTM D2919, NSTM D3528 and related methods referred to or described therein.
  • Preferred film forming polymers include ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, methyl ethyl cellulose, PVP, copolymer condensates of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and polyethylene glycol.
  • film forming polymers are Gums, such as Ngar, Guar gum, Gum arabic, Gum arabic uses, Gum ghatti, Gum karaya, Hydroxypropyl guar gum, and Xanthan gum; Alginates, such as, Calcium alginate, Calcium-sodium alginate; Protein Film forming polymers, such as Pectin albumen, poly amino acids (e.g., poly lysine), gelatin; and Waxes, such as Carnuba wax.
  • Exemplary of the film-forming agents of the invention are the following non-toxic, food grade, commercially available, film-forming agents: ⁇ atrosol.RTM.
  • Methocel.RTM. methyl hydroxypropylcellulose made from cellulose and propylene oxide and available from Dow Chemical
  • Bermocoll E.RTM. non-ionic, water soluble ethyl hydroxyethylcellulose from Nkzo ⁇ obel.
  • the preferred film forming agents are Methocel.RTM. E50 LV, Methocel.RTM. K100, Methocel.RTM. F50, ⁇ atrosol.RTM. 250KR, Bermocoll E.RTM.351 FQ, Bermocoll E.RTM.411 FQ, and Bermocoll E.RTM.320 FQ.
  • the film forming polymer present in the composition in the amount of from about 0.1% to about 50%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 25%o, even more preferably from about 1% to about 15% by weight of the composition.
  • Release agents are widely used in both the manufacturing areas and in the production and processing of foods.
  • the general technical area of release agents for both manufacturing and food applications is summarized in The Kirk Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, fourth edition volume 21 pages 207 to 218 and is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the release agent present in the composition in the amount of from about 0.1% to about 50%, more preferably from about 0.5%>to about 25%o ,even more preferably from about 1% to about 15% by weight of the composition.
  • the release aid is preferably a phospholipids.
  • the most preferred release agent is lecithin.
  • lecithin can be used to describe both the pure phosphatidyl choline and mixtures of the phosphatidyl choline with other phospholipids, triglycerides, etc.
  • the general technical area of lecithin for both manufacturing and food applications is summarized in The Kirk Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, fourth edition volume 15 pages 192 to 210 and is incorporated by reference.
  • aqueous dispersions of lecithin preferably have a buffer to maintain a near neutral pH. This reduces the extent or likelihood of hydrolysis of the lecithins which could result in a loss of efficacy.
  • Compositions with lecithin that are exposed to air preferably contain an antioxidant to reduce the potential degradation of the lecithin.
  • Aqueous dispersions of lecithin will require the presence of an antimicrobial preservative.
  • Glyceryl tristearate e.g., Glyceryl tristearate, Oxystearin, Castor oil, salts of an oxyacid of phosphorous, White mineral oil, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated sperm oil, Mineral oil, Mannitol, Calcium stearate, Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium oxide, Magnesium stearate, Mono- and diglycerides, Monosodium phosphate derivatives of mono- and diglycerides, Sorbitol, and Carnauba wax.
  • compositions may further comprise a toxicologically-acceptable adjunct.
  • a toxicologically-acceptable adjunct when present are preferably selected from the group consisting of selected from the group consisting of preservatives, surfactants emulsifiers, surface finish agents, antimicrobial agents, anti-oxidants, solvents, propellants, carriers, perfume, diluents, carriers, or process aids, builders, and mixtures thereof.
  • the toxicologically- acceptable adjunct when present in the composition be present in the amount of from about 0.1%) to about 50%o, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 25%>, even more preferably from about 1%> to about 15%> by weight of the composition.
  • Surface finishing agents may be using either as release agents or compounds to lessen the negative effects of the release agent.
  • Examples of such surface finishing agents include but are not limited to are Glyceryl tristearate, Mannitol, Ammonium hydroxide, Dextrin, Wheat gluten, Acacia gum arabic, Mono- and diglycerides, Sorbitol, Beeswax (yellow and white), Candelilla wax, Carnauba wax, and Zein. It is preferred that the surface finishing agents when present in the composition be present in the amount of from about 0 % to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, even more preferably from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of the composition.
  • Diluents, carriers, or process aids are often useful in processing compositions or in the final product physical or performance attributes. These include but are not limited to, water, ethanol, glycerin, triglycerides. It is preferred that the diluents, carriers, or process aids when present in the composition be present in the amount of from about 1% to about 99.9%o, more preferably from about 5% to about 99.9%, even more preferably from about 20% to about 99.9% by weight of the composition.
  • Propellants are often used in spray applicators and aerosol canisters.
  • Appropriate propellants include but are not limited to: N2O, CO2, N2, Propane, Octafluorocyclobutane.
  • Diluents, carriers, or process aids are used to aid in the preparation, or delivery of the inventive composition. They can, like the solvents, also be selected to aid in the rapin forming of the non-stick surface.
  • antioxidants are important because the preferred release aid, lecithin, often contain substantial degrees on unsaturation.
  • Appropriate preservative include the following antioxidants but are not limited to, Anoxomer, BHA., BHT, Ethoxyquin, 4-Hydroxymethyl-2,6-di-tert-butyl-phenol, TBHQ, and THBP.
  • antimicrobial preservatives include but are not limited to, Heptylparaben, Quaternary ammonium chloride combination, Benzoic acid, Lactic acid, Potassium acid tartrate, Propionic acid, Ethyl alcohol, Hydrogen peroxide, Methylparaben, Nisin preparation, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Sodium diacetate, and Sodium propionate.
  • chelants such as Calcium disodium EDTA and Disodium EDTA.
  • builders or other sequestrants include but are not limited to: Citric acid or its salts, Sodium tripolyphosphate, Sodium acid phosphate, Calcium diacetate, Calcium hexametaphosphate, Monobasic calcium phosphate, Dipotassium phosphate, Disodium phosphate, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hexametaphosphate, Sodium metaphosphate, Sodium phosphate, Sodium pyrophosphate, Tetra sodium pyrophosphate, and Sodium tripolyphosphate
  • surfactants and emulsifiers include but are not limited to, Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate , Glyceryl tristearate, Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester, Oxystearin, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium mono- and dimethyl naphthalene sulfonates, Sodium stearyl fumarate, Acetylated monoglycerides, Succinylated monoglycerides, Monoglyceride citrate, Ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 65, Polysorbate 80, Polydextrose, Sorbitan monostearate, Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, Lactylic esters of fatty acids, Lactylated fatty acid esters of gly
  • Suitable thickening agents include modified starches, vegetable gums and other conventional thickening agents suitable for food use.
  • compositions of the present invention can be of any convenient form. However, it is preferred that the compositions are in the form of a liquid, gel, paste, aerosol and pumpable spray.
  • the composition can be either sprayed on directly or applied via a cloth, or directly on to the surface via a contact surface, such as a sponge, which is attached to the container which holds the composition.
  • the solution may be applied by use of any number of standard spraying devices. The spraying devices should produce a uniform spray pattern so as to evenly coat the target surface.
  • the solution may be applied by use of various dispensing devices.
  • the dispensing devices will be comprised of two essential parts.
  • the first essential part is a applicator implement that when contacted with the surface to be treated dispenses the active solution evenly and smoothly onto the target surface.
  • the implement could be an approximately flat, rigid or semi rigid article covered by a foam or sponge-like covering that is porous with respect to the solution.
  • the approximately flat nature of the applicator implement is useful in achieving uniform coverage of flat surface with minimal effort.
  • the size of the applicator head would be approximately from 0.5 cm x 1.0 cm to approximately 10 cm x 20 cm. The exact dimensions would be dictated by the specific intended use of the applicator implement.
  • the second essential part of the device is a reservoir for the solution.
  • the reservoir for the solution is connected to the applicator implement such that as the solution is dispensed form the head, the solution is replenished in the applicator implement
  • the composition is adsorbed on to a flexible substrate, either woven material or non-woven fabric, such as cotton, paper.
  • a flexible substrate either woven material or non-woven fabric, such as cotton, paper.
  • fabric it is meant to include cotton, paper, polymers etc.
  • the composition when applied to the surface be able to provide non-stick/filming effects for at least three resoiling cycles.
  • resoiling cycles it is meant soil is deposited, then wiped clean. This is one “resoiling cycle”.
  • the measurement of the greasy feel can be done by qualitative assessment by trained judges. Methods for similar tactile assessments are given in NSTM method El 490 -92 which gives a methodology for descriptive skin feel analysis of creams and lotions. In this standard appropriate terms for greasy, oily, and waxy are given.
  • Evaluations of the tactile properties of the treated surface is done as follows. First substrates are prepared. In this case glass and stainless steel slides are used. The following surface treatments can be prepared:
  • Standard glass slides or slides made from standard stainless steel are used for this test. 2. The slides are weighed.
  • Test solutions for example, a dispersion of a commercial lecithin sample in water with the film forming polymer
  • Test solutions for example, a dispersion of a commercial lecithin sample in water with the film forming polymer
  • the yolks are separated from the whites for 3 dozen A or AN Large eggs.
  • the yolks are rinsed in cold water.
  • the yolks are put through a strainer and allow to drain into a beaker.
  • the beaker of strained yolks is placed in a hot water bath (60C) and cook for 45 minutes.
  • the coupons are soiled by pipetting cooled egg mixture onto coupons in a Z shape.
  • the coupons are baked for 1.5 hours at 100C, turning trays and switching racks from top to bottom halfway through baking time.
  • the cheese is cut into 1 1/4 inch circles (1.5 to 2.0 gm each).
  • the cheese circle is placed on a coupon.
  • the coupons with cheese are baked for 30 minutes at 120C.
  • the trays are rotated and racks are switched from top to bottom and cooked for 25 more minutes. Total of 55 minutes at 120C.
  • the Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Soil for this test may be prepared as follows: 1. The 14 oz can of Borden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk is used. 2. The coupons are soiled by pipetting condensed milk onto coupons in a Z shape. (3 to 4 grams).
  • the soiled are baked coupons for 30 minutes at 120C.
  • the trays are rotated and the bottom and top racks are switched.
  • the slides are cooked for an additional 30 minutes at 120C.
  • the soiled slides are evaluated for release properties in the following manner.
  • the slides are placed in an Automatic Dish Washing machine (e.g., a General Electric 500 in the United States) and are washed with a standard commercially available (e.g., Cascade, Sunlight, Electrosol) detergent for Automatic Dish Washing machines.
  • an Automatic Dish Washing machine e.g., a General Electric 500 in the United States
  • a standard commercially available detergent e.g., Cascade, Sunlight, Electrosol
  • Centromix E can be obtained from the Central Soya Company.
  • HPC hydroxypropylcellulose
  • Klucel HPC type LFF can be obtained from Hercules.
  • HPMC hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; Methocel E3 Prem LV
  • Dow Chemical hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
  • a standard automatic dishwashing detergent powder such as Cascade, Sunlight, .
  • Methylparaben (Methyl p- 0.10 0.01 to 0.2 hydroxybenzoate) BHT. butylated 50 ppm 10 to 1000 hydroxytoluene ppm
  • Disodium EDTA disodium 1000 0 to 5000 ethylenediaminetetraacetate ppm ppm sodium citrate 1000 0 to 5000 ppm ppm emulsifying or stabihxation 0.50 0 to 5.00 agents Aerosol spray C D Centromix E 2.00 0.01 to 50
  • Disodium EDTA disodium 1000 0 to 5000 ethylenediaminetetraacetate ppm ppm sodium citrate 1000 0 to 5000 ppm ppm

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne des compositions qui modifient les propriétés d'adhésion de surface d'une surface telle que les tables, les planches à découper, les éviers, et les surfaces de préparations alimentaires en général.
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