Patent ID: 6716807
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A powder laundry detergent composition comprising:(a) more than 10 wt % of a calcium-tolerant non-soap anionic surfactant system; wherein the calcium-tolerant non-soap anionic surfactant comprises alpha olefin sulphonate and alkyl ether sulphate in a weight ratio of 5:1 to 15:1 (b) from 0.1% to 10% by weight of a strong builder system selected from phosphate builders and aluminosilicate builders and mixtures thereof; and (c) a laundry detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of fluorescer and anti-redeposition agent; (d) the balance, if any, being other detergent ingredients wherein said composition comprises less than 35 wt % of non-functional non-alkaline water soluble inorganic salt.