Medline Industries has been granted a patent for a high foaming cleaning composition that includes a specific ratio of linear C6-C12 alcohols to anionic surfactants. The formulation enhances surface activity and is effective in hard water, applicable for various cleaning purposes, including dishwashing and vehicle cleaning. GlobalData’s report on Medline Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Surfactant booster for high foaming cleaning compositions
The granted patent US12071601B2 outlines a novel cleaning composition characterized by a specific formulation of surfactants and other components. The primary ingredient is a surfactant system that includes a high foaming anionic surfactant, which constitutes 20% to 50% by weight of the composition. Additionally, the formulation incorporates a C9-C11 linear alcohol booster in a defined ratio to the anionic surfactant, along with an amine oxide surfactant, a coupling agent, a divalent ion, and a humectant. Notably, the composition is designed to be essentially free of alcohols longer than C12, ensuring a targeted approach to cleaning efficacy.
Further claims detail the composition's liquid form, specifying that the anionic surfactant should make up 25% to 45% of the total weight. The coupling agent is required to be present in amounts ranging from 0.05% to 5%, while the divalent ion and humectant must be included in specific weight percentages. The patent also emphasizes the exclusion of certain alcohols, such as nonlinear alcohols and those shorter than C6, as well as propylene glycol. The coupling agent may consist of an aromatic sulfonate, with sodium xylene sulfonate being a preferred option, and hexylene glycol is identified as a suitable humectant. This composition aims to enhance cleaning performance while adhering to specific formulation criteria.
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