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EP3670640B1 - Dose de détergent pour un lave-vaisselle automatique - Google Patents

Dose de détergent pour un lave-vaisselle automatique

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EP3670640B1
EP3670640B1 EP19212052.5A EP19212052A EP3670640B1 EP 3670640 B1 EP3670640 B1 EP 3670640B1 EP 19212052 A EP19212052 A EP 19212052A EP 3670640 B1 EP3670640 B1 EP 3670640B1
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Michael Kreis
Thomas Paulus
Thomas Doering
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  • the present invention relates to a cleaning agent portion for automatic dishwashers, which is effective against limescale and grease deposits in an automatic dishwasher and can be used together with a machine dishwashing detergent in a normal dishwashing cycle without negatively affecting the cleaning performance of the detergent, as well as a method for cleaning and/or maintaining a dishwasher using this cleaning agent portion, and the use of this cleaning agent portion and/or the method for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher. It also relates to a method for producing this cleaning agent portion.
  • WO2017/050796 A1 discloses a method for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher, characterized in that in a normal cleaning cycle for cleaning items with a machine dishwashing detergent, a care product formulated separately from the dishwashing detergent for automatic dishwashers is added.
  • dishwasher cleaning and care products containing two or more components can accomplish these tasks.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a cleaning agent portion comprising a water-soluble coating and at least one composition for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher, the composition comprising at least ii) a buffer system consisting of at least one acid and at least one base, wherein the composition comprises at least two parts, wherein at least one part A is a compressed part and at least one part B is an uncompressed or a further compressed part, wherein any compressed part B is less compressed than part A, wherein (ii) the buffer system comprises at least one organic acid, in particular citric acid, and the corresponding base, in particular citrate, wherein the acid from (ii) is contained in at least one part B in an amount of 80 to 100 wt.%, based on the amount of acid in the total composition, and wherein the at least one base of the buffer system (ii) is contained in part B in an amount of 40 to 75 wt.%, based on the total amount of base in the total composition.
  • a buffer system consisting of at least one acid and at least one
  • Also part of the present invention is a method for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher using the claimed portion of cleaning agent, wherein the portion of cleaning agent is dosed into the interior of the automatic dishwasher at the beginning of the cleaning cycle, preferably before the machine dishwashing detergent.
  • the present invention relates to the use of the claimed cleaning agent portion for cleaning and/or maintenance of an automatic dishwasher and/or a method for cleaning and/or maintenance of an automatic dishwasher using the claimed cleaning agent portion for cleaning and/or maintenance of an automatic dishwasher.
  • At least two includes but is not limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and more.
  • At least one includes but is not limited to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and more.
  • the information in wt.% given in this application refers to the active substance content in g based on the weight of the entire composition in g.
  • Normal cleaning cycle refers to a program for cleaning dishes in an automatic dishwasher. Such a cleaning cycle may include one or more pre-rinses, one or more main wash cycles, and one or more rinse or drying cycles. Such a cleaning cycle involves the automatic cleaning/rinsing of soiled dishes.
  • the present invention relates to a cleaning agent portion according to claim 1, comprising a water-soluble coating and at least one composition for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher, the composition comprising at least ii) a buffer system comprising at least one acid and at least one base, wherein the composition has at least two parts, wherein at least one part A is a compressed part and at least one part B is an uncompressed part.
  • the at least one unpressed component B if present in the composition, can exist in various forms. For example, without, however, other
  • At least one uncompressed component B is included in the composition, it is preferred that it be a powdery and/or granular composition, particularly preferably a powder mixture.
  • both aspects of this invention ensure that part A dissolves with a delay compared to part B.
  • compressed components includes compacted, compressed and/or densified components.
  • component A is grouted with at least 8 kN/ cm2 , particularly preferably with at least 10 kN/ cm2 , and especially with at least 12 kN/ cm2 . Most preferred is that component A is grouted with 12 to 25 kN/ cm2 .
  • a portion of B should it be contained in the cleaning agent portion in compressed or compacted form, has been compacted by 5 to 50%, preferably by 10 to 45%, particularly preferably by 15 to 40%, based on the bulk density of the non-compacted portion of B used to produce the cleaning agent portion.
  • a preferred article is therefore a claimed cleaning agent portion, wherein the composition comprises at least one compressed portion A and at least one compacted portion B, and wherein at least one compacted portion B has been compacted by 5 to 50%, preferably by 10 to 45%, and particularly preferably by 15 to 40%, based on the bulk density of the non-compacted portion B used to produce the cleaning agent portion.
  • compositions comprises at least one more highly compressed portion A and at least one less highly compressed portion B, and wherein at least one portion A has at least 8 kN/cm 2 , particularly preferably with at least 10 kN/cm 2 , in particular with at least 12 kN/cm 2 , for example with 12 to 25 kN/cm 2 , was grouted.
  • compositions comprises at least one compressed portion A and at least one less compressed portion B, and wherein at least one compressed portion B was compressed by 5 to 50%, preferably by 10 to 45%, particularly preferably by 15 to 40%, based on the bulk density of the non-compressed portion B used to produce the cleaning agent portion, and at least one more highly compressed portion A was compressed by at least 8 kN/ cm2 , particularly preferably by at least 10 kN/ cm2 , in particular by at least 12 kN/ cm2 , for example by 12 to 25 kN/ cm2 .
  • the cleaning and care compositions described herein contain pH regulators in the form of at least one buffer system containing at least one organic acid and its corresponding base.
  • polycarboxylic acids are suitable as acids, whereby polycarboxylic acids are understood to be those carboxylic acids that possess more than one acid function. Examples include oxalic acid, citric acid, adipic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, sugar acids, amino acids, nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), provided such use is not objectionable for ecological reasons, and mixtures thereof.
  • Corresponding buffer systems can contain one or more of the aforementioned acids as well as the respective corresponding base(s) and other bases. Citric acid or a buffer system consisting of citric acid and citrate is preferred.
  • aminocarboxylic acids examples include aspartic acid, methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA), glutamic diacetic acid (GLDA), and ethylenediamine diacetic acid. Iminodisuccinic acid (IDS) and iminodiacetic acid (IDA) are also suitable. However, it is preferred that the acids used are not aminocarboxylic acids.
  • Suitable bases are all those known in the art for use in dishwashing detergents.
  • the base corresponding to the acid is used, i.e., citrate if citric acid is used as the acid.
  • Organic acids and their corresponding bases are used.
  • Additional bases that can be used include, in particular, carbonates and silicates, which are described further under the additional supporting materials; the use of acetates is also possible.
  • the acids and, if applicable, bases used are preferably tested under standard conditions. (Temperature 25°C, pressure 1013 mbar) solid and can preferably be used in the form of a powder, fine crystalline or in the form of granules.
  • the buffer system contains at least one organic acid, in particular citric acid, and the corresponding base, in particular citrate.
  • the amount of acid from ii) is present in an amount suitable for reducing or eliminating limescale deposits in the dishwasher.
  • the at least one acid from ii) is included in the composition in an amount of 1 to 80 wt.%, preferably in an amount of 5 to 60 wt.%, particularly preferably in an amount of 20 to 35 wt.% or in an amount of 25 to 45 wt.%, based on the amount of the composition.
  • the absolute amount of the at least one acid from i) and/or ii) is 0.2 to 16 g/job, preferably 3 to 11 g/job, particularly preferably 4 to 10 g/job, for example 4 to 7 g/job or 5 to 8 g/job.
  • the at least one acid from ii) is contained in an amount of 1 to 80 wt.%, preferably in an amount of 5 to 60 wt.%, particularly preferably in an amount of 20 to 35 wt.% or in an amount of 25 to 45 wt.%, based on the total composition, and that the absolute amount of the at least one acid from i) and/or ii) in the total composition is 0.2 to 16 g/job, preferably 3 to 11 g/job, particularly preferably 4 to 10 g/job, for example 4 to 7 g/job or 5 to 8 g/job.
  • Another preferred article is therefore a cleaning agent portion, wherein the at least one acid from ii) is contained in an amount of 1 to 80 wt.%, preferably in an amount of 5 to 60 wt.%, particularly preferably in an amount of 20 to 35 wt.% or in an amount of 25 to 45 wt.%, based on the total composition. and/or the absolute amount of the at least one acid from ii) in the overall composition is 0.2 to 16 g/job, preferably 3 to 11 g/job, particularly preferably 4 to 10 g/job, for example 7 to 9 g/job.
  • the total amounts of acid and base in the buffer system must be selected to achieve the desired pH range. This applies to the pH range achieved by dissolving the buffer system as well as to the pH range obtained by dissolving the entire composition.
  • the complete dissolution of the claimed composition results in a pH value of 3.0 to 7.0, particularly preferably 3.0 to 6.5, and most preferably 4.0 to 5.7, in the existing wash liquor before the addition of the machine dishwashing detergent.
  • the acid from ii) be available as quickly as possible for cleaning and maintaining the dishwasher.
  • 80 to 100 wt.%, in particular 95 to 100 wt.%, most preferably at least 99 wt.%, of the acid from ii) are contained in at least one portion B, based on the amount of acid in the composition.
  • the at least one base contained in this buffer system is present in proportion B to 50 to 70 wt.%, in particular 60 to 69 wt.%, based on the total amount of base in the composition.
  • the base of the buffer system it is preferred if 25 to 60 wt.%, particularly preferably 30 to 50 wt.%, in particular 31 to 40 wt.% of the base of the buffer system, based on the total amount of base in the composition, contained in at least one proportion A of the composition.
  • Another preferred item is therefore a portion of cleaning agent wherein the at least one base of buffer system ii) is contained in portion B to 50 to 70 wt.%, in particular 60 to 69 wt.%, based on the total amount of base in the overall composition.
  • the active ingredients in the composition required for limescale removal dissolve as quickly as possible and can thus take effect before the machine dishwashing detergent is added.
  • the acid be released as quickly as possible to obtain an acidic rinsing solution. It is particularly preferred that the time until the acid is completely released from a 20 g portion of cleaning agent in 1 L of water at room temperature while stirring (in a 2 L beaker with a diameter of 12 cm using a propeller stirrer with a diameter of 6 cm (the stirrer blades are 3 cm above the bottom of the beaker) at 200 rpm) is 0.1 to 15 minutes, preferably 0.3 to 5 minutes, and most preferably 0.5 to 2 minutes.
  • Another preferred article is a portion of cleaning agent, wherein the time until the complete release of the acid from 20 g of the claimed composition in 1 L of water at room temperature under stirring (in a 2 liter beaker with a diameter of 12 cm with a propeller stirrer with a diameter of 6 cm (blades of the stirrer at a height of 3 cm above the bottom of the beaker) at 200 rpm) is 0.1 to 15 minutes, preferably 0.3 to 5 minutes, particularly preferably 0.5 to 2 minutes.
  • the cleaning agent portion dissolves in 100 times the amount of water, based on the weight of the cleaning agent portion, such that after 1 minute of stirring (in a 3 liter beaker with a diameter of 13.5 cm using a propeller stirrer with a diameter of 7 cm (blades of the stirrer at a height of 3.5 cm above the bottom of the beaker) at 200 rpm) at room temperature, a solution with a pH value of 3 to 6.5, preferably 4 to 6, is obtained.
  • Another preferred article is a portion of cleaning agent, wherein the portion of cleaning agent dissolves in 100 times the amount of water, based on the weight of the portion of cleaning agent, such that after 1 minute of stirring (in a 3 liter beaker with a diameter of 13.5 cm with a propeller stirrer with a diameter of 7 cm (blades of the stirrer at a height of 3.5 cm above the bottom of the beaker) at 200 rpm) at room temperature, a solution with a pH value of 3 to 6.5, preferably 4 to 6, is obtained.
  • At least one non-ionic surfactant be included in the composition. It is preferred that a mixture of two or more non-ionic surfactants be used in the composition.
  • nonionic surfactant known to those skilled in the art can be used in the cleaning and/or care products described herein.
  • nonionic surfactants from the group of alkoxylated alcohols are used.
  • a class of preferably usable nonionic surfactants, which can be used either as the sole nonionic surfactant or in combination with other nonionic surfactants, are therefore alkoxylated, preferably ethoxylated, or ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty alcohols.
  • a fatty alcohol alkoxylate in particular a fatty alcohol ethoxylate, is used.
  • Fatty alcohol alkoxylates that are not end-capped are especially preferred.
  • the fatty alcohol ethoxylate has the formula R 1 -O-(EO) m -H , wherein R 1 is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 12 to 24, in particular 14 to 20, in particular 16 to 18 C atoms; EO is an ethylene oxide unit; and m is 10 to 50, in particular 20 to 30, preferably 22 to 27, in particular 25.
  • the fatty alcohol ethoxylate has the formula R 1 -O-(EO) m -H , wherein R 1 is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 16 to 18 C atoms; EO is an ethylene oxide unit; and m is 20 to 30, preferably 22 to 27, in particular 25.
  • the alkyl group R 1 is a linear, preferably unsubstituted, alkyl group with 16 to 18 C atoms.
  • the fatty alcohol alkoxylate preferably the fatty alcohol ethoxylate, and in particular the fatty alcohol ethoxylate of the aforementioned formulas, can be present in the care product in an amount of 0.1 to 20 wt.%, preferably 1 to 13 wt.%, and particularly preferably 3 to 9 wt.% based on the care product. Such amounts are preferred to ensure sufficient grease dissolution and removal.
  • a non-ionic surfactant usable in the cleaning and/or care products described herein is included in the composition in an absolute amount of 0.1 to 4 g/job, preferably 1 to 3 g/job, in particular 1.2 to 2.2 g/job, for example 1.5 g/job.
  • a fatty alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R 1 -O-(EO) m -H wherein R 1 is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 12 to 24, in particular 14 to 20, in particular 16 to 18 C atoms; EO is an ethylene oxide unit; and m is 10 to 50, in particular 20 to 30, preferably 22 to 27, in particular 25; is contained in the composition in an absolute amount of 0.1 to 4 g/job, preferably 1 to 3 g/job, in particular 1.2 to 2.2 g/job, for example 1.5 g/job.
  • a fatty alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R 1 -O-(EO) m -H wherein R 1 is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 16 to 18 C atoms; EO is an ethylene oxide unit; and m is 20 to 30, preferably 22 to 27, in particular 25; is contained in the composition in an absolute amount of 0.1 to 4 g/job, preferably 1 to 3 g/job, in particular 1.2 to 2.2 g/job, for example 1.5 g/job.
  • the non-ionic surfactant is preferably a fatty alcohol ethoxylate that is solid under standard conditions (temperature 25°C, pressure 1013 mbar) and can preferably be used in the form of a powder or granules.
  • a fatty alcohol alkoxylate of the formula [formula missing in original text] is also suitable as a non-ionic surfactant.
  • R 2 -(AO) w -R 3 where R 2 represents a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 8 to 16 C atoms; R 3 represents H or a linear or branched hydrocarbon residue with 2 to 26 carbon atoms;
  • Each A independently represents a residue from the group -CH 2 CH 2 - and - CH 2 -CH(CH 3 )-, CH 2 - CH 2 -CH 2 -, CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 2 -CH 2 -, -CH 2 - CH(CH 2 -CH 3 )-, -CH 2 - C(CH 3 ) 2 - or - CH 2 - CH 2 -CH(CH 3 )-, where at least one A is -CH 2 CH 2 - and at least one A is -CH 2 -CH(CH 3
  • the ratio of the ethylene oxide units and the higher alkylene oxide units in the fatty alcohol alkoxylate of formula is 12:1 to 1:1, preferably 10:1 to 2:1, and particularly 6:1 to 3:1.
  • the fatty alcohol alkoxylate of this formula may be present in the composition, in particular in an amount of 0.01 to 3% by weight based on the composition.
  • the absolute amount of the fatty alcohol alkoxylate of this formula in the composition may be, in particular, 0.001 to 3 g/job, preferably 0.01 to 1 g/job, more preferably 0.1 to 0.5 g/job, and most preferably 0.2 g/job.
  • Suitable nonionic surfactants also include, for example, alkyl glycosides of the general formula RO(G) x , where R corresponds to a primary linear or methyl-branched, particularly 2-position methyl-branched, aliphatic residue with 8 to 22, preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and G is the symbol representing a glucose unit with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, preferably glucose.
  • the degree of oligomerization x which indicates the distribution of monoglycosides and oligoglycosides, is any number between 1 and 10; preferably, x is between 1.2 and 1.4.
  • Another class of usable non-ionic surfactants are alkoxylated, preferably ethoxylated or ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, preferably with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
  • Non-ionic surfactants of the amine oxide type for example N-cocosalkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide and N-tallowalkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylamine oxide, and fatty acid alkanolamides may also be suitable.
  • the amount of these non-ionic surfactants is preferably no more than that of the ethoxylated fatty alcohols, and in particular not more than half of it.
  • Suitable surfactants are the polyhydroxy fatty acid amides known as PHFA.
  • Another preferred article is a cleaning agent composition, wherein the composition contains a non-ionic surfactant, preferably in an amount of 0.1 to 20 wt.%, particularly preferably 5 to 17 wt.%, and especially preferably 7 to 15 wt.%, based on the total amount of the composition. It is also preferred that mixtures of different non-ionic surfactants are used.
  • Another preferred article is a cleaning agent portion, wherein the composition contains a non-ionic surfactant, the non-ionic surfactant being a fatty alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R 1 -O-(EO) m -H it wherein R 1 is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 16 to 18 C atoms; EO is an ethylene oxide unit; and m is 20 to 30, preferably 22 to 27, particularly 25, preferably in an amount of 0.1 to 20 wt.%, particularly preferably 5 to 16 wt.%, particularly preferably 6 to 14 wt.%, based on the total amount of composition.
  • a non-ionic surfactant being a fatty alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R 1 -O-(EO) m -H it wherein R 1 is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group with 16 to 18 C atoms; EO is an ethylene oxide unit; and
  • compositions of the cleaning agent portions according to the invention may contain further components, preferably at least one further component, preferably selected from the group consisting of further builders, surfactants, polymers, enzymes, corrosion inhibitors, glass corrosion inhibitors, thickeners, foam inhibitors, dyes, disintegration aids, fragrances and perfume carriers, preferably one or more polymers.
  • Preferred anionic surfactants are fatty alcohol sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates, dialkyl ether sulfates, monoglyceride sulfates, alkylbenzenesulfonates, olefin sulfonates, alkanesulfonates, ethersulfonates, n-alkyl ethersulfonates, estersulfonates, and lignosulfonates.
  • fatty acid cyanamides sulfosuccinates (sulfosuccinic acid esters), in particular sulfosuccinic acid mono- and dialkyl esters with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, sulfosuccinamates, sulfosuccinamides, fatty acid isethionates, acylaminoalkanesulfonates (fatty acid taurides), fatty acid sarcosinates, ether carboxylic acids and alkyl (ether) phosphates, as well as ⁇ -sulfofaticial acid salts, acylglutamates, monoglyceride disulfates, and alkyl ethers of glycerin disulfate.
  • sulfosuccinates sulfosuccinic acid esters
  • sulfosuccinic acid mono- and dialkyl esters with 8 to 18 carbon atoms sulfosuccinamates,
  • the anionic surfactants are preferably used as sodium salts, but can also be present as other alkali or alkaline earth metal salts, for example potassium or magnesium salts, as well as in the form of ammonium or mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkylammonium salts, and in the case of sulfonates also in the form of their corresponding acid, e.g. dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid.
  • Additional scaffolding materials that can be used include, in particular, carbonates, organic cobuilders and silicates.
  • carbonate(s) and/or hydrogen carbonate(s), preferably alkali carbonate(s), particularly preferably sodium carbonate is possible.
  • Alkali carbonates, especially sodium carbonate can be present in the composition in various embodiments of the invention in an amount of 1 to 40 wt.%, preferably 2 to 30 wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • organic cobuilders examples include polycarboxylates / polycarboxylic acids, polymeric carboxylates, aspartic acid, polyacetals and dextrins.
  • Suitable organic structural materials include, for example, polycarboxylic acids, which can be used in the form of the free acid and/or its sodium salts.
  • Polycarboxylic acids are defined as carboxylic acids that possess more than one acid function. Examples include citric acid, adipic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, sugar acids, amino acids, nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), provided that such use is not objectionable for ecological reasons, and mixtures thereof.
  • Polymeric polycarboxylates are also suitable as framework materials; these include, for example, the alkali metal salts of polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid, such as those with a relative molecular mass of 500 to 70000 g/mol.
  • Suitable polymers include, in particular, polyacrylates and/or copolymers and/or terpolymers containing acrylate monomers, preferably with a molecular weight of 1000 to 20000 g/mol. Due to their superior solubility, short-chain polyacrylates from this group, with molecular weights of 1000 to 10000 g/mol, and especially preferably 3000 to 5000 g/mol, are particularly preferred.
  • the polycarboxylate is preferably a copolymeric polyacrylate, preferably a sulfopolymer, preferably a copolymeric polysulfonate, or preferably a hydrophobically modified copolymeric polysulfonate.
  • the copolymers can have two, three, four, or more different monomer units.
  • Preferred copolymeric polysulfonates contain In addition to sulfonic acid group-containing monomer(s), at least one monomer from the group of unsaturated carboxylic acids.
  • unsaturated carboxylic acids are acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, ethacrylic acid, ⁇ -chloroacrylic acid, ⁇ -cyanoacrylic acid, crotonic acid, ⁇ -phenylacrylic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, citraconic acid, methylenemalonic acid, sorbic acid, cinnamic acid, or mixtures thereof.
  • Unsaturated dicarboxylic acids can, of course, also be used.
  • H2C CH-X- SO3H
  • H2C C( CH3 )-X- SO3H
  • HO3SX- ( R6 )C C( R7 )-X- SO3H
  • R6 and R7 are independently selected from -H, -CH3 , -CH2CH3, -CH2CH2CH3 , and -CH( CH3 ) 2
  • a polymer can comprise acrylamidopropanesulfonic acids, methacrylamidomethylpropanesulfonic acids or acrylamidomethylpropanesulfonic acid as a sulfonic acid group-containing monomer.
  • Particularly preferred sulfonic acid group-containing monomers are 1-acrylamido-1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-acrylamido-2-propanesulfonic acid, 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-methacrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 3-methacrylamido-2-hydroxy-propanesulfonic acid, allylsulfonic acid, metallylsulfonic acid, allyloxybenzenesulfonic acid, metallyloxybenzenesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(2-propenyloxy)propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-propene1-sulfonic acid, styrenesulfonic acid, vinylsulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate, sulfomethacrylamide, sulfomethylmethacrylamide, and mixtures of the aforementioned acids or
  • the sulfonic acid groups can be wholly or partially neutralized, meaning that the acidic hydrogen atom of the sulfonic acid group in some or all sulfonic acid groups can be replaced by metal ions, preferably alkali metal ions and especially sodium ions.
  • metal ions preferably alkali metal ions and especially sodium ions.
  • partially or fully neutralized sulfonic acid group-containing copolymers is preferred according to the invention.
  • the monomer distribution of the copolymers preferably used according to the invention is, in the case of copolymers containing only carboxylic acid group-containing monomers and sulfonic acid group-containing monomers, preferably 5 to 95 wt.% each, and particularly preferably the proportion of the sulfonic acid group-containing monomer is 50 to 90 wt.% and the proportion of the carboxylic acid group-containing monomer is 10 to 50 wt.%, the monomers being preferably selected from those mentioned above.
  • the molar mass of the sulfo copolymers preferably used according to the invention can be varied to adapt the properties of the polymers to the desired application.
  • Preferred cleaning agents are characterized in that the copolymers have molar masses of 2000 to 200,000 g ⁇ mol ⁇ 1 , preferably of 4000 to 25,000 g ⁇ mol ⁇ 1 , and particularly of 5000 to 15,000 g ⁇ mol ⁇ 1 .
  • the copolymers comprise, in addition to a carboxyl group-containing monomer and a sulfonic acid group-containing monomer, at least one non-ionic, preferably hydrophobic monomer.
  • nonionic monomers are butene, isobutene, pentene, 3-methylbutene, 2-methylbutene, cyclopentene, hexene, hexene-1, 2-methylpentene-1, 3-methylpentene-1, cyclohexene, methylcyclopentene, cycloheptene, methylcyclohexene, 2,4,4-trimethylpentene-1, 2,4,4-trimethylpentene-2,2,3-dimethylhexene-1, 2,4-diemethylhexene-1, 2,5-dimethylhexene-1, 3,5-dimethylhexene-1, 4,4-dimethylhexane-1, ethylcyclohexyne, 1-octene, ⁇ -olefins with 10 or more carbon atoms such as 1-decene, 1-dodecene, 1-hexadecene, 1-Octadecene and C22- ⁇
  • Polyacrylate-containing polymers can be present in the composition in amounts of 0.5 to 15 wt.%, preferably 0.6 to 10 wt.%, and particularly preferably in amounts of 0.8 to 3 wt.% or 1 to 5 wt.%, based on the total weight of the composition. Mixtures of different polymers can also be used.
  • compositions can further comprise crystalline layered silicates of the general formula NaMSi x O 2x+1 ⁇ y H 2 O as a framework material, where M represents sodium or hydrogen, x is a number from 1.9 to 22, preferably from 1.9 to 4, with particularly preferred values for x being 2, 3, or 4, and y is a number from 0 to 33, preferably from 0 to 20.
  • Amorphous sodium silicates with a Na 2 O : SiO 2 modulus of 1:2 to 1:3.3, preferably from 1:2 to 1:2.8, and particularly from 1:2 to 1:2.6, which are preferably retardant in dissolution and exhibit secondary washing properties, can also be used.
  • the silicate content is limited to amounts below 10 wt.%, preferably below 7 wt.%, and particularly below 5 wt.%.
  • Particularly preferred compositions of the cleaning agent portion contain silicate as a builder.
  • Most preferred compositions contain silicate in the specified quantity range as proportion A, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the quantity of silicate, based on the mass of proportion A is between 5 and 50 wt.%, preferably between 10 and 30 wt.%, most preferably between 15 and 25 wt.%.
  • individual odorant compounds such as synthetic products of the ester, ether, aldehyde, ketone, alcohol, and hydrocarbon type, can be used as perfume oils or fragrances.
  • perfume oils can also contain natural odorant mixtures, such as those available from plant sources, e.g., pine, citrus, jasmine, patchouli, rose, or ylang-ylang oil.
  • the cleaning agent portion and/or the composition is phosphate- and/or phosphonate-free.
  • “Phosphate-free” and “phosphonate-free,” as used herein, means that the composition in question is substantially free of phosphates or phosphonates, i.e., in particular, contains phosphates or phosphonates in amounts of less than 0.1 wt.%, preferably less than 0.01 wt.%, based on the total portion.
  • the total amount of phosphorus should not exceed 0.3 g per job, preferably 0.03 g.
  • another preferred article is a portion of cleaning agent, wherein the portion of cleaning agent is phosphate and/or phosphonate-free.
  • the composition may contain bleach or be bleach-free.
  • a preferred embodiment contains a bleach, particularly preferably in fraction A, and more preferably exclusively in fraction A.
  • a preferred bleach is an alkali metal percarbonate, preferably sodium percarbonate.
  • a bleach, preferably sodium percarbonate may be contained in fraction A in an amount of 1 to 50 wt.%, preferably 5 to 30 wt.% or 10 to 40 wt.%, based on the total weight of fraction A.
  • compositions described above can be used for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher in a normal cleaning cycle carried out for cleaning items, in particular dirty dishes, in which a machine dishwashing detergent is also used.
  • the claimed cleaning agent portion such that an acidic rinse solution is initially obtained during the pre-rinse cycle. Subsequently, for example, if a buffer system is included in the composition, the pH value of the rinse solution can be increased by progressively dissolving the composition. Preferably, for the further course of the rinse cycle, the claimed composition is completely dissolved.
  • the composition achieves a pH value of 3.0 to 7.0, particularly preferably 3.0 to 6.5, most preferably 4.6 to 5.7, in the existing rinsing solution before dosing the machine dishwashing detergent.
  • At least one component, B can be in solid or liquid form, or as a combination of both. Powders and granules are particularly suitable as solid forms.
  • the liquid forms, based on water and/or organic solvents, can be thickened or presented as gels.
  • the care product is in a form in which at least one component A and at least one component B are solid.
  • Solid in this context means that the components are in solid form under standard conditions (temperature 25°C, pressure 1013 mbar).
  • an optional surfactant and/or the at least one acid or the buffer system is in a solid state at 25°C (pressure 1013 mbar), for example as a powder or granules, and—when processed with the other components of the solid care product—does not impair the flowability of the produced care product and can therefore be incorporated in any quantity.
  • compositions are available in pre-portioned form.
  • This can be any form of packaging that complies with the aforementioned conditions.
  • Compositions in the form of, for example, a multiphase tablet or a multiphase pouch are preferred. In both multiphase tablets and multiphase pouches, the different phases can be arranged one above the other, side by side, or simultaneously both.
  • the composition is contained in a water-soluble coating. It is particularly preferred if the water-soluble packaging is a polyvinyl alcohol-containing film.
  • the water-soluble coating contains polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer.
  • Water-soluble coatings containing polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer exhibit good stability with sufficiently high water solubility, particularly cold water solubility.
  • Suitable water-soluble films for producing the water-soluble coating are preferably based on a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer whose molecular weight is in the range of 10,000 to 1,000,000 gmol ⁇ 1 , preferably from 20,000 to 500,000 gmol -1 , particularly preferably from 30,000 to 100,000 gmol -1 and especially from 40,000 to 80,000 gmol -1 .
  • Polyvinyl alcohol is usually produced by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate, as a direct synthesis route is not possible. The same applies to polyvinyl alcohol copolymers, which are produced from polyvinyl acetate copolymers. It is preferred that at least one layer of the water-soluble coating comprises a polyvinyl alcohol with a degree of hydrolysis of 70 to 100 mol%, preferably 80 to 90 mol%, particularly preferably 81 to 89 mol%, and especially 82 to 88 mol%.
  • a polyvinyl alcohol-containing film material suitable for producing the water-soluble coating may additionally contain a polymer selected from the group comprising (meth)acrylic acid-containing (co)polymers, polyacrylamides, oxazoline polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, polyurethanes, polyesters, polyethers, polylactic acid, or mixtures of the aforementioned polymers.
  • Polylactic acids are a preferred additional polymer.
  • Preferred polyvinyl alcohol copolymers comprise, in addition to vinyl alcohol, dicarboxylic acids as further monomers.
  • Suitable dicarboxylic acids are itaconic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, and mixtures thereof, with itaconic acid being preferred.
  • polyvinyl alcohol copolymers comprising, in addition to vinyl alcohol, an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid, its salt, or its ester. Particularly preferred are such polyvinyl alcohol copolymers containing, besides vinyl alcohol, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, acrylic acid esters, methacrylic acid esters, or mixtures thereof.
  • the film material may contain further additives.
  • the film material may contain plasticizers such as dipropylene glycol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, mannitol, or mixtures thereof.
  • Other additives include, for example, release agents, fillers, crosslinking agents, surfactants, antioxidants, UV absorbers, antiblocking agents, anti-adhesion agents, or mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable water-soluble films for use in the water-soluble outer layers of the water-soluble packaging according to the invention are films marketed by MonoSol LLC, for example, under the designations M8630, C8400, or M8900.
  • Other suitable films include films designated Solublon® PT, Solublon® GA, Solublon® KC, or Solublon® KL from Aicello Chemical Europe GmbH, or the VF-HP films from Kuraray.
  • composition is used in an amount of 10 to 30 g/job, preferably 13 to 23 g/job, in particular 15 to 21 g/job.
  • the composition can be formulated such that the at least one component A and the at least one component B are present in the composition in a weight ratio of 3:1 to 1:10, preferably in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 1:8, in particular of 1:3 to 1:7, for example of 1:4 to 1:6, based on the respective quantities of components A and B.
  • the mold comprises at least one cavity (mold cavity).
  • the mold can be provided, for example, as a single mold or as part of a series of molds in the form of a conveyor belt, as is known from the conveyor belt and drum processes.
  • the mold includes an area on which the film can be placed, e.g., a sealing area, which is typically defined around the opening of a mold cavity.
  • the mold cavity can have various geometries; if edges are present, it is advantageous for them to be rounded. Rounded edges and/or domed cavities ensure that, when the film is drawn into the cavity, it is drawn more homogeneously, thus maintaining a uniform film thickness and preventing the formation of breaks or tears, which in turn leads to a more stable portion pack.
  • the water-soluble film can be fed from a roll and guided onto the mold cavity.
  • the film is positioned on the mold and held in place. This holding can be achieved by... Suction holes are created on the mold surface that is not part of the mold cavity.
  • the film can also be held on the mold by mechanical means, such as clamps.
  • the film can be held in place by a stamp that presses on the sealing area.
  • continuous manufacturing processes such as drum and conveyor belt processes, it is preferred that the film speed is matched to the speed of the conveyor belt formed by the molds, so that the film is not unnecessarily stretched thinner by being held against a moving mold.
  • a chamber is formed within the mold cavity by at least partially conforming the film to the cavity.
  • This conformity is achieved through elastic and/or plastic deformation.
  • the film deformation exhibits a greater plastic than elastic component.
  • the deformation of the water-soluble film is produced, for example, by deep drawing or using suitable dies.
  • a preferred variant is deep drawing by applying a vacuum (forming pressure) within the mold cavity.
  • the mold cavity preferably includes small openings, ideally in the base area, which are connected to a vacuum pump via appropriate lines.
  • step d) After forming the open chamber, it or parts thereof are filled in step d) with at least one particulate fraction B. Subsequently, the particulate fraction can be compacted in an optional step e). It is preferred if the particulate fraction B is compacted by 5 to 50%, more preferably by 10 to 45%, and particularly preferably by 15 to 40%, based on the bulk density of the uncompacted fraction B used to produce the cleaning agent portion. In one embodiment, it is preferred that the process includes a step e).
  • a trough can be created in the particle-like portion B, the compacted portion B, or the portion B undergoing compaction in a step f).
  • the method includes both a step e) and a step f), and it is particularly preferred that these steps take place simultaneously.
  • Step g) comprises filling the open chamber and/or the optional recess in the particulate matter B with at least one component A. It is possible that the component A is attached in the optional recess or to the particulate matter B, for example by gluing. In a preferred embodiment, the attachment of the at least one component A in this step is omitted.
  • another possible embodiment is a method in which the components A and B are introduced into the open chamber in a different order.
  • the deformed film is preferably held in the cavity throughout the filling process.
  • the vacuum is only broken after sealing.
  • the vacuum after the chamber has formed, can be lower (higher pressure) than the forming pressure, serving only to hold the film in place.
  • the chamber is filled by introducing at least one proportion A and at least one proportion B, in particular by those described above as being according to the invention.
  • the sealing area remains free of product. For example, if the chamber is at least partially elastically deformed, this elastic deformation must not decrease after filling and before sealing to such an extent that the product flows over and out of the open chamber and thus contaminates the sealing area.
  • the lid is positioned on the open chamber so that, in the next step, the lid can be applied to the sealing area.
  • the position of the lid is generally determined relative to the position of the chamber. If the chamber moves with a movable mold in a conveyor belt, the lid must move accordingly so that its relative position to the chamber remains constant.
  • a preferred sealing method involves fusing the film and lid together, for example, by partially dissolving the film before applying the lid, or by melting the film and/or lid in the sealing area. Alternatively, sealing can be achieved by gluing or welding.
  • Positioning, application, and sealing can take place either in separate steps or simultaneously.
  • the lid is provided as part of a belt, by feeding/transferring it from a belt comprising at least one lid.
  • the singulation of the lid can take place before positioning, after positioning but before application, during application, or after application to the chamber.
  • the lid is preferably die-cut.
  • the lid and film can also be separated simultaneously with the sealing process.
  • the device which creates the seal by melting, consists of at least two parts: the mold itself and a counter-punch that presses onto the mold from the lid side. It is preferred that, during the sealing step, the pressure exerted by the mold and the counter-punch during sealing must be lower in the sealing area than the pressure exerted in the singulation area.
  • the singulation area surrounds the sealing area.
  • the lid and film are preferably separated from the belt in the same step, thus singulating the portion packs.
  • Also part of the present invention is a method for cleaning and/or maintaining an automatic dishwasher using the claimed portion of cleaning agent, wherein the portion of cleaning agent is dosed into the interior of the automatic dishwasher at the beginning of the cleaning cycle, preferably before the machine dishwashing detergent.
  • a pH value of 3.0 to 7.0 particularly preferably 3.0 to 6.5, most preferably 4.6 to 5.7, is achieved in the existing washing solution before dosing of the machine dishwashing detergent by completely dissolving the claimed composition.
  • Dosing or adding detergent to the interior of the dishwasher means that the portion of detergent or the machine-applied dishwashing liquid enters the interior of the dishwasher, for example, by manual insertion, by opening the dosing flap (possibly via a program), and/or by automatic addition from an automatic dosing device.
  • the detergent portion or the machine-applied dishwashing liquid may be available for cleaning and/or maintenance purposes immediately or only after a certain period of time. This depends on the dissolution rate and thus on the type, composition, and properties of the product or its composition. According to this definition, the dissolution process is not part of dosing or adding detergent. Likewise, the dissolution process of any water-soluble coating, such as a film, is not part of dosing or adding detergent.
  • Dosing the detergent at the beginning of the cleaning cycle allows the composition of the detergent portion to contribute to cleaning and/or maintaining the dishwasher during the pre-rinse and/or the beginning of the main wash cycle. Adding a dishwasher detergent later can help maintain the conditions necessary for cleaning and/or maintaining the dishwasher.
  • composition of the cleaning agent portion according to the invention is described in a non-limiting manner.
  • compositions of a cleaning agent portion according to the invention are two exemplary compositions of a cleaning agent portion according to the invention. All quantities are given as weight percent of the total quantity of the composition.
  • Proportion A, m 2.5 g % by weight silicate 3.0 to 4.0
  • Non-ionic surfactant 1 1.0 to 2.5 Sodium citrate dihydrogen hydroxide 7 to 13
  • Acrylate-containing polymer 2 0.5 to 2 Percarbonat 0 to 8 Water, dye 0.1 to 0.5
  • Proportion B, m 13 g % by weight Non-ionic surfactant 3 , scales 7 to 15 Sodium citrate anhydrous 20 to 40
  • Proportion A, m 3.0 g % by weight silicate 3.0 to 4.0
  • Non-ionic surfactant 1 1.0 to 2.5 Sodium citrate dihydrogen hydroxide 7 to 13
  • Acrylate-containing polymer 2 0.5 to 2 Percarbonat 0 to 8 Water, dye 0.1 to 0.5
  • Proportion B, m 13 q % by weight Non-ionic surfactant 3 , scales 7 to 15 Sodium citrate anhydrous 20 to 40
  • Mixture of non-ionic surfactants consisting of fatty alcohol ethoxylate and end-capped fatty alcohol ethoxylate 2.
  • Acrylate-containing homo-, co-, or terpolymer or mixtures thereof 3 Ethoxylated C 16 -C 18 fatty alcohol with 25 EO

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  1. Portion de détergent comprenant une enveloppe hydrosoluble et au moins une composition pour le nettoyage et/ou l'entretien d'un lave-vaisselle automatique, la composition contenant au moins
    ii) un système tampon composé d'au moins un acide et d'au moins une base, caractérisée en ce que la composition présente au moins deux parties, au moins une partie A étant une partie comprimée et au moins une partie B étant une partie non comprimée ou une autre partie comprimée,
    une partie B éventuellement comprimée étant moins fortement comprimée que la partie A, le système tampon (ii) contenant au moins un acide organique, en particulier l'acide citrique, et la base correspondante, en particulier le citrate
    l'acide de ii) étant contenu dans au moins une partie B en une quantité de 80 à 100 % en poids, par rapport à la quantité d'acide dans la composition totale, et
    la au moins une base du système tampon ii) étant contenue à raison de 40 à 75 % en poids dans la partie B, par rapport à la quantité totale de base dans la composition totale.
  2. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'au moins un acide de ii) est contenu en une quantité de 1 à 80 % en poids, de préférence en une quantité de 5 à 60 % en poids, de manière particulièrement préférée en une quantité de 20 à 35 % en poids ou en une quantité de 25 à 45 % en poids, par rapport à la composition totale, et/ou la quantité absolue d'au moins un acide de ii) dans la composition totale est comprise entre 0,2 et 16 g/job, de préférence entre 3 et 11 g/job, de manière particulièrement préférée entre 4 et 10 g/job, par exemple entre 7 et 9 g/job.
  3. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la composition comprend au moins une partie A comprimée et au moins une partie B moins comprimée, et dans laquelle au moins une partie B comprimée a été compactée de 5 à 50 %, de préférence de 10 à 45 %, de préférence de 15 à 40 %, par rapport à la densité apparente de la partie B non compactée utilisée pour la fabrication de la portion de détergent.
  4. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la composition comprend au moins une partie comprimée A et au moins une partie B moins fortement comprimée, et dans laquelle au moins une partie A plus fortement comprimée a été comprimée à au moins 8 kN/cm2, de préférence à au moins 10 kN/cm2, en particulier à au moins 12 kN/cm2.
  5. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'acide de ii) est contenu dans au moins une partie B, en une quantité de 95 à 100 % en poids, de préférence en une quantité d'au moins 99 % en poids, par rapport à la quantité d'acide dans la composition totale.
  6. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la au moins une base du système tampon ii) est contenue dans la proportion B à raison de 50 à 70 % en poids, en particulier de 60 à 69 % en poids d' , par rapport à la quantité totale de base dans la composition totale.
  7. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la composition contient un tensioactif non ionique, de préférence en une quantité de 0,1 à 20 % en poids, de manière particulièrement préférée en une quantité de 5 à 17 % en poids, de manière particulièrement préférée en une quantité de 7 à 15 % en poids, par rapport à la quantité totale de la composition.
  8. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la portion de détergent peut être utilisée dans un cycle de lavage normal, effectué pour nettoyer la vaisselle, en particulier la vaisselle sale, dans lequel un détergent pour lave-vaisselle est également utilisé.
  9. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la composition est contenue en une quantité de 10 à 30 g/cycle, de préférence de 13 à 23 g/cycle, en particulier de 15 à 21 g/cycle.
  10. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la portion de détergent est exempte de phosphate et/ou de phosphonate.
  11. Dose de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la dose de détergent comprend au moins un autre composant choisi dans le groupe constitué d'autres adjuvants, tensioactifs, polymères, enzymes, inhibiteurs de corrosion, inhibiteurs de corrosion du verre, épaississants, inhibiteurs de mousse, colorants, agents de désintégration, parfums et supports de parfum, de préférence un ou plusieurs polymères.
  12. Portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la au moins une partie A et la au moins une partie B sont présentes dans la composition dans un rapport pondéral de 3:1 à 1:10, de préférence dans un rapport pondéral de 1:1 à 1:8, en particulier de 1:3 à 1:7, par exemple de 1:4 à 1:6, par rapport aux quantités respectives des parties A et B.
  13. Procédé de fabrication de portions de produit nettoyant selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, comprenant :
    a) la mise à disposition d'un moule comportant au moins une cavité de moulage ;
    b) l'apport d'un film hydrosoluble sur la cavité du moule ;
    c) la formation d'une chambre ouverte dans la cavité du moule, par déformation du film hydrosoluble ;
    d) le remplissage de la chambre ouverte avec au moins une partie particulaire B ;
    e) augmenter éventuellement la densité apparente de la partie particulaire B de 5 à 50 %, de préférence de 10 à 45 %, de manière particulièrement préférée de 15 à 40 %, par rapport à la densité apparente de la partie B non compactée utilisée pour la fabrication de la portion de détergent ;
    f) éventuellement, création d'une cavité dans la partie B ;
    g) remplissage de la chambre ouverte et/ou de la cavité dans la partie B avec une partie A ;
    h) mise à disposition d'un deuxième film hydrosoluble servant de couvercle ;
    i) superposition de la chambre ouverte et du couvercle pour sceller l'emballage portionné au niveau d'une zone de scellage ;
    j) sceller le couvercle avec la chambre ouverte.
  14. Procédé de nettoyage et/ou d'entretien d'un lave-vaisselle automatique à l'aide d'une portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que la portion de détergent est dosée dans l'espace intérieur du lave-vaisselle automatique au début du cycle de nettoyage, de préférence avant le détergent pour lave-vaisselle.
  15. Utilisation d'une portion de détergent selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12 et/ou d'un procédé selon la revendication 14 pour le nettoyage et/ou l'entretien d'un lave-vaisselle automatique.
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