Patent ID: 8486884
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
1. A process for producing granular or pulverulent detergent compositions, comprising producing a detergent base powder by drying an aqueous detergent slurry, said aqueous detergent slurry comprising a copolymer which is obtained by free-radical copolymerization of (A) from 20 to 80% by weight of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic anhydride; and (B) from 20 to 80% by weight of a mixture of (B1) at least one monoolefin having 8 or less carbon atoms and (B2) at least one monoolefin having 10 or more carbon atoms; and detergent components comprising a surfactant and a builder, wherein said aqueous detergent slurry does not comprise a further viscosity-lowering assistant.