Patent ID: 6063751
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A process for preparing a low density detergent composition comprising the steps of:(a) agglomerating a detergent surfactant paste and dry starting detergent material selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicates, crystalline layered silicates, carbonates, phosphates, and mixtures thereof in a high speed mixer to obtain detergent agglomerates, wherein said detergent agglomerates include at least about 5% by weight of water; and(b) dielectrically heating said detergent agglomerates so as to form said detergent composition having a density of from about 300 g/l to about 500 g/l and a median particle size of from about 750 microns to about 2000 microns.