Patent ID: 6670316
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A thickened aqueous cleaning composition useful in the spot cleaning of stains and soils on garments and textiles, said composition consisting of the following constituents:a detersive surfactant selected from anionic, nonionic, surfactants and mixtures thereof; an organic solvent; an enzyme; a xanthan gum as the primary thickener constituent; sufficient water to attain 100%; and optionally one or more further constituents selected from the group consisting of: pH adjusting agents; pH buffering agents; chelating agents; hydrotropes; perfumes; perfume carriers; fluorescing agents; optical brighteners; colorants; dyes; enzyme stabilizers; builders selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, phosphates, polyphosphates, silicates and polycarboxylates; germicides; fungicides; preservatives; anti-oxidants; anti-corrosion agents; and antistatic agents.