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• foam stabilizers in proprietary detergent compositions to improve the persistence and stability of the foam produced by agitation of solutions containing the detergent composition. These foam stabilizers are added both to conventional soaps and to detergent composition-s based upon organic non-soap synthetic detergent compositions.
• the present invention is concerned with the problem of stabilizing the foam produced on agitation of an aqueous solution containing a suds-producing organic synthetic detergent in the presence of soil.
• Foam persistence is generally used by the housewife as an index of the cleansing ability of the solution. Once the foam has collapsed, the housewife believes that the fat emulsifying and other cleansing abilities of the solution have been used up. This is not necessarily true, however, as the foam may collapse before the cleansing ability of the solution has been consumed.
• the problems of stabilizing the foam of aqueous solutions of detergent compositions and of correlating foam collapse with loss of detergent action are thus important ones, and ones which have received considerable attention by workers in the field.
• foam stabilizers in detergent systems depend upon Well known foam stabilizing functional linkages such as the amide, alcoholic, and phenolic hydroxyl groups.
• foam stabilizing functional linkages such as the amide, alcoholic, and phenolic hydroxyl groups.
• these materials include fatty alcohols such as lauric alcohol, and fatty acid substituted amides such as lauric diethanol amide and lauric isopropanol amide.
• Parahydroxy laurophenone is an example of a foam stabilizing compound containing a phenolic hydroxyl group.
• foam stabilizers have some degree of specificity, i.e., they are suitable for use in stabilizing the foams produced in aqueous solutions of certain sudsproducing organic detergent compounds.
• parahydroxy laurophenone is effective only with sodium lauryl sulfate or mixtures of this 'with other compatible active detergents.
• the above-mentioned amides are generally suitable for use with alkyl aryl sulfonates, and lauryl alcohol is generally limited to use with alkyl sulfates.
• Amine oxides have long been known to have surface active and germicidal characteristics.
• United States Patent 2,169,976 to Guenther et al. discloses a series of amine oxides and processes used in preparing the oxides.
• compositions are useful generally as surface active agents and further that they may be used in combination with other surface active agents such as sulfuric acid esters of aliphatic alcohols of high molecular weight and reaction products of fatty acids with hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl sulfonic acids. All of the specific examples of the patent are limited to various amine oxides and a showing of their usefulness per so as foaming, wetting and washing compositions.
• amine oxides improves the stability of the foam produced by agitating aqueous solutions of suds-producing organic synthetic detergents.
• the use of the amine oxides appears to result in a synergistic effect, in that the foam stability obtained is considerably greater than the stability of the foam obtained by using either the amide oxide or the foamproducing detergent material alone.
• the amine oxides are water-soluble, stable to bleach and are compatible with anionic detergents such as sulfated fatty alcohols and alkyl aryl sulfonates and are also effective with many nonionic detergents. This combination of properties is rarely found in suds stabilizing agents and is unexpected in the use of amine oxides.
• the amine oxides found useful according to this invention are those having the formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of straight chain alkyl and alkoxy alkyl radicals having from 8 to 1-8 carbon atoms and R and R each represent a radical selected from the group consisting of short chain aliphatic groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and mononuclear aromatic groups, or R and R may together form a heterocyclic structure.
• Suitable amine oxides falling within the above formula include N,N-dimethyldodecylamine oxide, C H NO(CH N-bcnzyl-N-methyldodecylamine oxide, C H NO(CH )CH C H N,N-dimethyloctylamine oxide, C H NO(CH N,N-dimethyldecylamine oxide, C H NO (CH N,N-dimethyltetradecylamine oxide, C H NO(CH N,N-dimethylhexadecylamine oxide, C H NO(CH the 'monododecyl ether of triethanolamine oxide, C H OCH CH NO(CI-I CH OH) N,N bis(2-hydroxyethyl) dodecylamine oxide,
• a preferred compound of the above-described class is N,N-dimethyldodecylamine oxide.
• This compound is practically odorless and is effective as a foam stabilizing additive in a wide range of detergent compositions. It can replace lauric diethanolamide in liquid detergents based on ammonium dodecyl benzene sulfonate. In addition, it can replace lauryl alcohol in formulations containing sodium lauryl sulfate. It can also be used in detergents in powdered form, paste form, or any other of the conventional forms employed in marketing present day synthetic detergent compositions. In each instance, the foam stabilizing effect of the amine oxide is exceptionally good, particularly in the presence of fatty soils.
• suds-producing organic synthetic detergent as employed herein and in the claims is intended to include those compounds which are commonly employed as the essential active ingredient of suds-producing synthetic detergent compositions.
• Examples of suds-producing organic synthetic detergents which are benefited according to this invention include both anionic and non-ionic materials.
• Suitable detergents include the alkyl aryl sulfonates such as sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, ammonium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, potassium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, or ammonium entadecyl benzene ulfonate and the methyl taurates such as Igepon TK32, a sodium N-methyl-N- tall oil acid taurate, manufactured by General Aniline and Film Corporation.
• alkyl aryl sulfonates such as sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, ammonium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, potassium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, or ammonium entadecyl benzene ulfonate and the methyl taurates such as Igepon TK32, a sodium N-methyl-N- tall oil acid taurate,
• sulfated fatty alcohols such as sodium lauryl sulfate
• polyethylene oxide esters of resins or fatty acids such as the ammonium salt of sulfated nonyl phenol condensed with four moles of ethylene oxide and the ammonium salt of sulfated dodecyl phenol condensed with six moles of ethylene oxide
• Oronite NI-8589 a dodecyl phenol condensed with more than 10, Le, 20 to 30' moles of ethylene oxide, sold by the Oronite Chemical Company
• Triton X100 an alkyl aryl polyether alcohol manufactured by Rohm & Haas Company
• Tergitol NPl4 an alkyl phenol polyethylene glycol ether manufactured by Carbide & Carbon Chemicals Company.
• the amine oxides of this invention have a distinct advantage over the fatty acid substituted amides in that the latter tend to hydrolyze and become partially ineffective in alkaline liquid detergent compositions, causing a drop in pH with consequent formation of silica and reduction in anti-corrosion properties.
• the amine oxides do not suffer from this disadvantage.
• Tables I, II, III and IV summarizes the results of Terg-O- Tometer Tests conducted with a solution of standard synthetic detergent, a solution of the preferred amine oxide of this invention, and a solution containing both ingredients.
• Terg-O-Tometer Tests involve empirical measurement of the amount of foam produced under simulated fabric washing conditions. The ratings given in this test are set forth in Table II. Stated sizes of cloth are placed in a miniature washing machine and are laundered in the presence of a measured amount of a standard soil preparation and water of a standard hardness. In these experiments, twelve pieces of cloth 6.5 inches by 4.25 inches, 1.75 grams of vacuum cleaner soil, and water of 50 p.p.rn. hardness were employed. Table III shows the results obtained in comparing the suds stability of solutions containing an alkyl aryl sulfonate, an amine oxide and mixtures of the two over a range of proportions. Table IV presents similar data obtained when comparing solutions of a fatty alcohol sulfate, an amine oxide and mixtures of the two over a range of proportions. The results in each table are expressed in terms of the Dishpan Suds Stability Test.
• the Dishpan Suds Stability Test is a standard test for determining the stability of suds in the presence of suds-destroying agents. In conducting the test, 16 grams of the detergent sample is dissolved in six quarts of tap water p.p.m. hardness) at 115 F. in a dishpan of standard size. 20 grams of tallow containing 15% of free fatty acids are added and the solution is agitated for 30 seconds. The time for the suds to completely disappear is then determined in seconds, and these are the values given. It is noted that fatty acids are particularly effective in destroying foam and that for this reason the test employs a tallow having a high free fatty acid content.
• the data of Table I indicates that the amine oxide at a level of 0.1 gram per liter in the presence of soil possesses no foaming ability whatsoever. Similarly, the sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate and the sodium lauryl sulfate possess very little foaming power in the presence of soil. However, when the sulfonate or sulfate is mixed with the amine oxide, the foaming of the mixture in the presence of soil is greatly increased, thus demonstrating a large synergistic effect.
• Dishpan Suds Stability Test-16 grams detergent, grams tallow, 6 qts. 90 p.p.m. hardness water at 115 F. Agitated for 30 seconds. Time for suds to break, in seconds. Seconds (duplicate determinations) 65 40 30 30 60 TABLE IV.SUDS STABILITY OF MIXTURES OF SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE AND N,N-DIMETHYL DODECYLAMINE OX Formula i 1 I 2 3 4 Percent sodium lauryl sulfate, active 15. 0 14.0 12.0 7. 5 Percent N,N-dimethyl dodecylamine oxide, active 1.0 3.0 7.5 Percent ethyl alcohol, 100% 15.0 15. 0 15.0 15.0 Percent water and miscellaneous 1ngredients 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0
• the level of amine oxides required to provide optimum foam stability depends to some extent upon the particular organic synthetic detergent employed and upon the nature of the amine oxide. Generally speaking, synergistic results are obtained when the amine oxides are present at a level ranging from 2 to 100% by weight of the suds-producing synthetic organic detergent. In other words, the syn thetic detergent-amine oxide ratio should range from about 50:1 to 1:1. At levels below this range, little if any benefit is obtained. At levels above this range, the amine oxides are either less effective or their use does not provide additional benefit.
• N,N-dimethyldodecylamine oxide the preferred alkyl amine oxide for use according to this invention, may be prepared according to any of the well-known procedures. Suitable methods for preparation are found for example in the aforementioned Guenther et al. Patent No. 2,169,- 976.
• a mixture of 100 grams of N,N-dimethyldodecylamine of a practical grade having a melting point range of 21 to l1 C. was mixed with 200 grams of 30% hydrogen peroxide and 400 ml. of 95% ethyl alcohol and allowed to stand overnight at room temperature. The following day 0.1 gram of manganese dioxide were added with cooling in order to destroy excess hydrogen peroxide.
• the mixture was then stirred mechanically until no more oxygen gas was evolved, i.e., about three hours.
• the solution was then filtered from the manganese dioxide and the filtrate was subjected to vacuum distillation in a water bath warmed to 4045 C. When the concentrated solution started to foam, 100 ml. of 95% ethyl alcohol were added.
• N-benzyl-N':methyldodecylamine oxide described above may be prepared by the method of Jerchel and Jung (Berichte 85, 1135 (1952)). This procedure yields the hydrate, C H NO(CH )CH C H .H O.
• N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecylamine oxide may be prepared according to a process similar to that described above for the preparation of dimethyldodecylamine oxide.
• N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecylamine may be prepared from (1) dodecyl bromide and diethanol amine (U.S. Patent 2,541,088), or (2) from dodecylamine and 2 moles of ethylene chlorohydrin, and this material used as a starting material.
• Other suitable starting materials are obtained by the adding on of 2 moles of ethylene oxide to mixtures of long chain amines obtained from natural fats.
• Ethomeens sold by Armour and Company, are products of this type, and are derived from coconut oil, tallow or soya.
• Ethomeen C-l2 is a coconut oil amine and is stated to have the structure C12H25N z z 2
• the 18 carbon hydroxyethylated amines (octadecylamine, tallow and soya) are satisfactory. These commercial products may generally be used as starting materials.
• the monododecyl ether of triethanolamine oxide was prepared according to the :following:
• Example 1 is a light duty liquid detergent prepared according to this invention. Its performance in dishwashing and light duty laundering is excellent.
• the foam produced during agitation of a washing solution containing the usual level of this detergent is of medium fine open texture and remains stable in the presence of soil until the fat emulsifying and cleaning ability of the solution is exhausted.
• the foam on the washing solution remains stable for an exceptionally long period of time where other detergent foams tend to break and disappear a short time after agitation of the solution ceases.
• Example 2 Table VI below .shows the comparative effectiveness of two prior art detergent compositions and the composition of Example 1 in a Standard Dishpan Suds Stability Test and a Standard Dishwashing Test.
• the standard dishwashing test employed measures the number of artificially soiled dinner plates washed with a solution of the detergent under standard conditions.
• the standard soil employed is a uniform blend of 9 parts by weight of emulsifier-free vegetable shortening, 8 parts by weight of bread flour and green color. A teaspoonful of the standard soil is spread evenly over each plate. 6 quarts of water of the desired hardness is adjusted to 116 F. and a measured amount of detergent is added.
• the number of standardly soiled plates washed in this solution according to a standardized washing technique gives an indication of the effectiveness of the solution. The end point is reached when the foam no longer completely covers the surface of the washing solution.
• the Standard Dishpan Suds Stability Test is conducted in the same manner as that described above with reference to the data in Table I. The results are expressed in a time required, in seconds, for the suds to break.
• Example 3 Ingredient Percent Dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid, 90% 10.0 Sodium xylene sulfonate (37% active) 21.6 Sodium silicate (37.5%) 7.0 Potassium hydroxide 3.2 N,N-dimethyldodecylamine oxide (50%) 7.0 Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate 20.0 Water 31.2
• Example 3 represents a heavy duty liquid detergent prepared according to this invention. These detergents Example 5 Sodium tetrapyropylene benzene sulfonate'-.. 18.0 N,N-dimethyldodecylamine oxide 3.5 Sodium toluene sulfonate 2.5 Tetrasodium pyrophospate 25.0
• Examples 4 and 5 are powdered detergent compositions containing N,N-dimethyldodecylamine oxide and N-dodecylmorpholine oxide as foam stabilizing additives.
• the volume of foam produced in aqueous solutions of these compositions is equal or superior to that obtained with prior art foam stabilizers.
• the foam produced remains stable for a longer period of time.
• Example 6 Three samples of N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl) dodecylamine oxide, C H NO(CH CH OH) were tested as a suds stabilizer in a light duty liquid detergent formulation. The results of this test are given in the following table.
• Example 3 is equivalent in dishwashing characteristics to a similar composition containing 7% of N-substituted fatty acid amides, but is slightly less effective in regard to the amount of suds produced.
• Example 7 Tables VIII and IX below describe a series of tests conducted on N,N-dimethyl alkyl amine oxides where the alkyl (R radical varies from 8 to 18 carbon atoms in length.
• Table IX it will be noted that the dishwashing results of the C and C compounds are poor. However, these same compounds give improved suds stability in the presence of tallow as evidenced by the suds stability data.
• the volume of foam pro- 2999O68 9/1961 3 et 252 152 **d in aqueous solutions of this composition is equal 3001945 9/1961 Cher et a1 252 137 or superior to that obtained with prior art foam stabilizers. 3"047579 2 F et a1 252' 1.38 X
• the foam stabilizer is stable in the presence of 7 196 Wltman X a bleaching agent. FOREIGN PATENTS We clam 437,566 10/1935 Great Britain.
• An improved detergent composition comprising an organic suds-producing synthetic detergent selected from the group consisting of anionic-nonsoap detergents and nonionic detergents and as a foam stabilizer an amine oxide selected from the group consisting of N,N-bis(2- hydroxyethyl) dodecylamine oxide and N-benzyl-N-methyl 7 LEON D. ROSDOL, Primary Examiner.

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