EP2091997B1 - Verfahren zum waschen eines polycarbonatartikels - Google Patents

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EP2091997B1
EP2091997B1 EP07869622.6A EP07869622A EP2091997B1 EP 2091997 B1 EP2091997 B1 EP 2091997B1 EP 07869622 A EP07869622 A EP 07869622A EP 2091997 B1 EP2091997 B1 EP 2091997B1
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Mark V. Clifton
Holger Theyssen
Stefan Grober
Timothy Jones
Marco Haag
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D7/00—Compositions of detergents based essentially on non-surface-active compounds
    • C11D7/22—Organic compounds
    • C11D7/26—Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D7/265—Carboxylic acids or salts thereof
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20—Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/2075—Carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D7/00—Compositions of detergents based essentially on non-surface-active compounds
    • C11D7/02—Inorganic compounds
    • C11D7/04—Water-soluble compounds
    • C11D7/08—Acids
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D2111/00—Cleaning compositions characterised by the objects to be cleaned; Cleaning compositions characterised by non-standard cleaning or washing processes
    • C11D2111/10—Objects to be cleaned
    • C11D2111/14—Hard surfaces
    • C11D2111/18—Glass; Plastics

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  • the present invention relates to a method for washing a polycarbonate (PC) article by employing an acidic concentrate containing at least one acid and at least one compound having biocidal properties.
  • the present invention further relates to the use of such an acidic concentrate or to a use solution thereof for washing a PC article.
  • PC articles are widely used as bottles, in particular 5-gallon water bottles, which bottles can be reused.
  • Such PC bottles serve both as a supply for drinking water in households and as a water dispenser or so-called cooler.
  • the latter application is not just another way of drinking water, in particular still drinking water, but rather more a question of life-style.
  • coolers equipped with PC water bottles are widely spread in offices, fitness studios, department stores and similar service facilities to offer cooled water to consumers, clients or guests. Since such PC bottles are reusable, special methods have been developed for cleaning those bottles or any other PC article.
  • the detergent employed for cleaning such PC articles has to be compatible with PC.
  • the cleaning has to be effective in respect of the removal of residuals left in the used PC article or any other containments, which can promote growth of micro-organisms.
  • US-A 4,505,836 discloses a process of cleaning PC surfaces of drinking water bottles comprising the step of washing the surface with a composition consisting essentially of an aqueous basic solution containing an alkali metal carbonate, an alkali metal bi-carbonate and a mixture of mono- and diesters of phosphoric acid.
  • the aqueous basic solution is free of chlorine and may also be employed as a use solution further diluted with water.
  • the washing step employing the aqueous basic solution is carried out at temperatures in the range of approx. 50 to 65°C (approx. 120-150°F).
  • US-A 4,505,836 is a continuation-in-part of US-A 4,434,069 , wherein an analogues aqueous basic solution is disclosed.
  • US-A 5,223,162 relates to the compositions for inhibiting stress cracking in articles made of poly (alkylene terephthalate) (PET) or PC during the washing of such articles, which are in particular PET bottles.
  • the stress crack inhibitor is preferably a sodium salt of a hydrophilic-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon having either an alkyl or aryl side chain.
  • the stress crack inhibitor is one component of an aqueous-based bottle washing concentrate further comprising an alkali metal hydroxide, a chelant or sequestrant and water.
  • the bottle wash concentrate is prepared by mixing together the individual components at 120°F (approx. 50°C).
  • the concentrate may be employed as a caustic detergent use solution by further dilution with water for washing the PET or PC articles.
  • a first washing step is carried out at 60-65°C for 90-120 seconds by employing alkaline detergent compositions, which are optionally chlorinated.
  • a disinfection or intermediate rinse step is carried out at 30°C for about 30 seconds followed by a final rinse.
  • the disinfection step is carried out by employing a different detergent composition containing peracetic acid.
  • the final rinse is usually performed by employing water optionally containing ozone (ozone-treated water).
  • alkaline detergent compositions in particular those additionally being chlorinated, is connected with several disadvantages.
  • the washing has to be carried out at elevated temperatures to effect the cleaning, i.e. the removal of residuals or soils in the used bottles.
  • an additional composition for disinfecting (or sanitizing) the PC bottles has to be performed to guaranty the required reduction of micro-organisms to a value prescribed by the authorities.
  • those two steps cannot be combined, since the respective compositions are often not compatible with each other, especially in respect of the intended usage due to different pH ranges.
  • alkalis such as sodium hydroxide
  • alkaline detergent compositions usually contain corrosion inhibitors such as silicates.
  • corrosion inhibitors tend to precipitate on the surface of the PC bottles causing additional cleaning efforts in subsequent washing steps to eliminate said precipitate.
  • a further disadvantage of (chlorinated) alkaline products is the possible risk of leaving objectionable odor or taste inside the PC article during the respective washing step.
  • EP-B 1 444 316 discloses acidic sanitizing and cleaning compositions, which are useful in food harvesting and food and beverage processing operations.
  • the compositions can be employed for hard surface cleaning and/or sanitizing of in-place or clean-in-place (CIP) or steam-in-place (SIP) assemblies.
  • CIP clean-in-place
  • SIP steam-in-place
  • EP-B 1 444 316 does not disclose that said compositions may also be employed for the cleaning of the containers to be filled with food or beverages, respectively.
  • compositions comprise at least one aliphatic short chain antimicrobially effective C 5 -C 14 fatty acid, at least one weak C 1 -C 4 carboxylic acid and a strong acid which is nitric acid or a mixture of nitric and phosphoric acid.
  • Glycolic acid is an example for a weak C 1 -C 4 carboxylic acid.
  • the composition may optionally contain additional components such as surfactants as demonstrated in most of the examples.
  • compositions for being employed in CIP applications are, for example, disclosed in WO 2005/073359 or EP-B 245 928 .
  • a strong acid such as nitric acid or phosphoric acid
  • a further (weak) acid such as glycolic acid.
  • those compositions may contain additional components such as detergents as exemplified within the experimental section.
  • WO 98/00245 relates to a process for machine cleaning of reusable packaging soiled with tenacious stains.
  • This multi-stage process comprises one stage, wherein the packaging to be cleaned is treated with a separate cleaning composition not to be employed within the remaining steps of said process.
  • the packaging may be any plastic material, for example made of polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyacrylnitrile, polyethylene naphthalate or polyvinylchloride.
  • the cleaning composition employed within said separate stage comprises inorganic and/or organic acids and/or surfactants and/or complexing agents.
  • WO 98/00245 does not contain any disclosure in respect of individual compounds employed within said cleaning composition.
  • US 2003/0041885 relates to an acidic phosphate-free plastic cleaner composition for cleaning engineering plastic surfaces.
  • the plastic surface can be made from any plastic material, among others also polycarbonate, polyurethane or polyvinylchloride.
  • the aqueous liquid composition employed comprises water, at least one acid selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids and inorganic acids other than phosphoric acid, and an amphoteric surfactant, whereby the aqueous liquid composition has a pH from about 2.0 to about 6.1.
  • the aqueous liquid composition employed comprises at least one strong acid and at least one further acid such as glycolic acid, both as mandatory components.
  • US-A 3,993,575 relates to an acid cleaner and a brightener concentrate composition
  • a dicarboxylic acid comprising a dicarboxylic acid, an amine and water having a pH of about 1 to about 3.
  • Said cleaner is useful in removal of tenacious soil, discoloration, corrosion and oxidation products from vehicles, such as railroad rolling stock, without subsequent harm to surfaces including coated polycarbonate glass substitute.
  • the cleaner can be employed for washing a polycarbonate article, which is not coated and that the articles to be cleaned are containers, such as bottles, containing drinking water.
  • a specific combination of a strong acid such as nitric acid and a further acidic compound such as glycolic acid is not contained within said document.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a new method for washing PC articles more efficiently and economically, especially in respect of removing unwanted residues or soil, providing the required reduction of micro-organisms, and avoiding or reducing stress cracking during the washing procedure.
  • PC polycarbonate
  • a major advantage of the method according to the present invention is that time and/or costs can be saved, since it is a single stage process in respect of the cleaning (removal of residues) and disinfecting (sanitizing; causing the antimicrobially effect).
  • a two stage process has to be carried out to achieve a comparable efficiency (efficacy) in terms of cleaning and disinfecting.
  • a typical alkaline washing of PC articles has to be performed at elevated temperatures, whereas the process according to the present invention can be carried out at ambient temperatures, for example, in a range between 15 and 25°C.
  • the acidic concentrate employed in the process according to the present invention is compatible with PC bottles, in addition no objectionable odor or taste inside the bottles is caused by it.
  • the acidic concentrate employed in the process of the present invention has a strong microbiological efficiency, especially in respect of the cleaning of PC bottles which are low to moderately soiled, whereby the soil is preferably of inorganic origin.
  • the polycarbonate (PC) article to be washed may be any article completely or at least partially made of PC.
  • Articles which are only partially made of PC comprise both articles, where some individual parts are made of PC and the remaining parts are made of different materials, and articles, which are covered or coated by a PC.
  • the PC article is a container, more preferably a bottle, in particular a 5-gallon bottle which can be reused or refilled, respectively.
  • Such bottles are preferably filled with drinking water, in particular with still (non-gaseous) drinking water.
  • These bottles preferably serve as a water dispenser or so-called cooler.
  • a preferred PC is Makrolon® which is the trade name for a commercially available PC from Bayer (Leverkusen, Germany).
  • the acidic concentrate employed in the washing step of the PC article contains the components indicated in the following. It has to be indicated that the below listed components are listed with their chemical structure/name before mixing the individual components with each other to prepare the concentrate or any other composition derived thereof, such as a use solution. Due to the presence of further components, an individual component may, for example, be partially or completely transferred into a corresponding salt, base or acid, respectively. This also relates to the indicated proportions of the individual components, which refer to the individual components as starting materials (educts) before mixing them with each other.
  • the acidic concentrate contains as component a) at least one strong acid.
  • the acid has preferably a pH ⁇ 3, more preferably ⁇ 2, which strong acid may be an organic or an inorganic acid.
  • the definition of component a) does not include any compounds as defined for component b). This means that component a) differs from component b).
  • the acid is selected from an alkyl sulfonic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid and sulfamic acid.
  • Methane sulfonic acid is an example of a preferred alkyl sulfonic acid.
  • Nitric acid is preferably employed in combination with a small amount (preferably about 1 wt.-%) of urea to prevent NO x formation.
  • the acid is nitric acid and/or phosphoric acid, in particular nitric acid.
  • the acidic concentrate contains component a) in an amount of 30 to 50 wt.-%.
  • the acidic concentrate contains as component b) at least one compound selected from glycolic acid, benzoic acid, bromoacetic acid, sorbic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid and caprylic acid.
  • component b) is biocidal active, which means that it is stable under pH-conditions less than 7, preferably ⁇ 2, and causes the microbiological efficacy during the sanitizing or disinfecting step (antimicrobially activity).
  • biocidal active which means that it is stable under pH-conditions less than 7, preferably ⁇ 2, and causes the microbiological efficacy during the sanitizing or disinfecting step (antimicrobially activity).
  • any other compound which is biocidal active and stable under pH-conditions less than 7, preferably ⁇ 2 can also be employed as component b) or in addition to the above-listed components.
  • Component b) is more preferably selected from glycolic acid (also known as hydroxy acetic acid), lactic acid, salicylic acid and caprylic acid.
  • Component b) is most preferably glycolic acid.
  • the acidic concentrate contains component b) an amount of 0.5 to 25 wt.-%
  • the acidic concentrate contains as component c) water.
  • component c) is softened water.
  • the acidic concentrate contains component c) in an amount 4 to 68 wt.-%.
  • the acidic concentrate contains component c).
  • component c) may completely or partially be separately added to the acidic concentrate, preferably as softened water, or the water may completely or partially be already contained in the educts employed as components a) and/or b). The latter may be the case when, for example, diluted acids are employed.
  • the acidic concentrate contains as component d) at least one compound selected from urea, a weak acid, a surfactant, an oxidiser, a solubilizer, and a defoamer.
  • Surfactants, oxidisers, solubilizers or defoamers are known to a person skilled in the art.
  • a solubilizer may be, for example, an organic solvent.
  • oxidisers are a peroxy acid, hydrogen peroxide or perborates.
  • the weak acid is selected from formic acid, acetic acid and citric acid.
  • a proxy acid may be any peroxy acid known by a skilled person, for example, a percarboxy acid.
  • Preferred peroxy acids are peroxyoctanoic acid, percitric acid and peracetic acid.
  • the peroxy acid is employed together with hydrogen peroxide.
  • Component d) is more preferably urea.
  • component d) is at least one compound selected from urea, a surfactant, an oxidiser, a solubilizer, and a defoamer.
  • the acidic concentrate contains component d) in an amount of 0.2 to 5 wt.-%.
  • the acidic concentrate may be prepared according to any method known in the state of the art.
  • the individual components are mixed together until the obtained composition is homogenous.
  • the individual components may be mixed in any order.
  • the mixing process is started with water.
  • the acidic concentrate is free or substantially free of surfactants and/or defoamers.
  • surfactants and/or defoamers are not comprised by the definition of component d), besides a residual amount (impurities) of not more than 0.1 wt.-%, preferably not more than 0.01 wt,-% (substantially free).
  • the acidic concentrate does not contain any amines, such as ethyl amine, ethanole amine, in particular monoethanole amine, dimethyl amine or cyclohexyl amine.
  • the acidic concentrate does not contain any neutralizer, such as alkalihydroxides, for example sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
  • the acidic concentrate employed in the present invention contains 30 to 50 wt.-% of component a), 0.5 to 25 wt.-% of component b), 4 to 68 wt.-% of component c) and 0.2 to 5 wt.-% of component d).
  • the acidic concentrate may have any pH-value ⁇ 7, preferably ⁇ 5, more preferring ⁇ 3 and most preferably ⁇ 2.
  • the method for washing the PC article may be carried out in any apparatus known in the state of the art, for example, in commercially available washing machines.
  • Commercial washing machines are, for example, produced by R. Bardi s.r.1. (Fidenza, Italy).
  • the washing of the PC article may be carried out at any temperature and/or for any period of time.
  • the washing step with the acidic concentrate is carried out at a temperature in the range of 10 to 30°C, more preferably in the range of 15 to 25°C and/or for a period of 1 to 10 minutes, more preferably for a period of 3 to 6 minutes.
  • the washing step with the acidic concentrate is a cleaning and/or sanitizing step.
  • the PC article is a container, preferably a bottle.
  • the container may be a used container, which may be low, moderately or heavily soiled.
  • the soil may be of any origin.
  • the method according to the present invention is employed for the cleaning of low to moderately soiled containers, preferably used bottles and/or the soil is of inorganic origin, for example mineral deposits.
  • the washing step is carried out by employing a use solution.
  • Said use solution contains the above-explained acidic concentrate and at least one solvent.
  • Said solvent is preferably water, which may be hard or softened water.
  • the use solution is obtained by diluting the acidic concentrate with the solvent by a dilution factor of 1 to 1000, preferably by a dilution factor of 1 to 100.
  • a rinse step may be carried out with water optionally containing ozone (ozone-treated water).
  • further washing and/or rinse steps may be carried out prior to or after the washing step with the acidic concentrate or the use solution containing the acidic concentrate.
  • the respective PC article may simultaneously or subsequently be washed with any other detergent composition known in the state of the art, which is compatible with the acidic concentrate according to the present invention or its use solution.
  • the acidic concentrate as described above or of a use solution containing the acidic concentrate and at least one solvent, preferably water, for washing a PC article.
  • the PC article is a container, preferably a bottle, which container is preferably low to moderately soiled and/or the soil is of inorganic origin.
  • the washing may be a cleaning and/or sanitizing step.
  • compositions according to the present invention are provided.
  • Composition A Component As supplied As 100% water (softened) 0.60000 0.60000 nitric acid (53%) 94.20000 49.92600 urea 0.20000 0.20000 glycolic acid (70%) 5.00000 3.50000
  • composition A (as defined above) 1,3 22°C 24h X 2
  • Composition B 12 22°C 23h X Mildly alkaline containing sodium trisilicate (5,2%), EDTA sodium salt (9%), sodium (1,65%) and potassium hydroxide (2,5%), up to 100% softened water
  • Composition C 12 22°C 23h X Mildly alkaline containing sodium trisilicate (5,2%), EDTA sodium salt (9%), sodium (1,65%) and potassium hydroxide (2,5%), sodium cumene sulphonate (2,2%), alcohol alkoxylate (EO/PO)(1%), up to 100% softened water 4
  • Composition D sodium hydroxide >13 22°C 23h X 5
  • Composition E 11 22°C 19h
  • PC articles experience much less stress cracking by a washing process according to the present invention, both at higher and ambient temperatures, compared to methods employing alkaline detergent compositions. Since the PC articles to be washed experience much less stress cracking, the may be refilled more often.
  • composition A is tested on its efficacy by employing the EN 1276 standard test of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
  • EN1276 passed at 1.0% dilution in hard water (300ppm CaCO3), clean conditions (0.3g/l bovine albumin) and 1 minute contact time (log 5 reduction of the respective bacteria) at 20°C.
  • Test bacteria E. coli and P. aeruginosa.

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Claims (6)

  1. Verfahren zum Waschen einer Polycarbonat-(PC)-flasche, bei dem eine PC-Flasche mit einem sauren Konzentrat enthaltend die folgenden Komponenten gewaschen wird:
    a) wenigstens eine starke Säure in einer Menge von 30 bis 50 Gew.-% ausgewählt aus einer Alkylsulfonsäure, Phosponrsäuer, Schwefelsäure, Salpetersäure, Salzsäure und Sulfamidsäure;
    b) wenigstens eine Verbindung in einer Menge von 0,5 bis 25 Gew.-% ausgewählt aus Glykolsäure, Benzoesäure, Bromessigsäure, Sorbinsäure, Milchsäure, Salicylsäure und Oktansäure;
    wobei die Komponente a) keine der Verbindungen der Komponente b) einschließt;
    c) 4 bis 68 Gew.-% Wasser und
    d) 0,2 bis 5 Gew.-% einer Verbindung ausgewählt aus Harnstoff, einer schwachen Säure ausgewählt aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Ameisensäure, Essigsäure und Zitronensäure, einem Tensid, einem Oxidationsmittel, einem Lösungsvermittler und einem Entschäumungsmittel.
  2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, bei dem das saure Konzentrat nicht mehr als 0,01 Gew.-% Tenside und/oder Entschäumungsmittel umfasst.
  3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Waschschritt mit dem sauren Konzentrat bei einer Temperatur im Bereich von 10°C bis 30°C und/oder für einen Zeitraum von 1 bis 10 Minuten durchgeführt wird.
  4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, bei dem anschließend an den Waschschritt mit dem sauren Konzentrat ein Spülschritt mit Wasser, wahlweise Ozon enthaltend, durchgeführt wird.
  5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, bei dem
    i) der Waschschritt mit dem sauren Konzentrat ein Reinigungs- oder Desinfizierungsschritt ist,
    ii) die PC-Flasche vorzugweise gering oder mäßig verschmutzt und/oder die Verschmutzung anorganischen Ursprungs ist, und/oder
    iii) der Waschschritt unter Verwendung des sauren Konzentrats und wenigstens einem Lösungsmittel durchgeführt wird, wobei das Lösungsmittel vorzugsweise Wasser ist, und das saure Konzentrat mit dem Lösungsmittel mit einem Verdünnungsfaktor von 1 bis 1000 verdünnt wird.
  6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, bei dem Komponente b) wenigstens eine Verbindung ist, die als Biozid unter pH-Bedingungen von weniger als 7 stabil und aktiv ist.
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