Patent ID: 6444633
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A granular laundry detergent composition comprising:a) from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight, of a zwitterionic hexamethylene diamine having the formula: â€ƒwherein R is an alkyleneoxy unit having the formula: â€”(R1O)xR2 â€ƒwherein R1 is C2-C4 linear alkylene, C3-C4 branched alkylene, and mixtures thereof; R2 is hydrogen, an anionic unit, and mixtures thereof; the index x has the value of from about 15 to about 35; Q is a quaternizing unit independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C8 linear alkyl, C3-C8 branched alkyl, benzyl, and mixtures thereof; X is a water soluble anion in sufficient amount to provide electronic neutrality; b) from about 0.01% to about 80% by weight, of a surfactant system comprising one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, cationic, zwitterionic, ampholytic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.