Inventors:
Michael H. Robbins - Hilden, DE
Jennifer C. Julian - Castro Valley CA
Suzanne M. Thompson - Oakland CA
Gary L. Robinson - Livermore CA
Clement K. Choy - Alamo CA
Elizabeth A. Gossett - Livermore CA
Assignee:
The Clorox Company - Oakland CA
International Classification:
C11D 129
US Classification:
510238, 510191, 510421, 510422, 510423, 510424, 510426, 510427, 510432, 510434, 510499, 510506, 134 40, 134 42
Abstract:
An aqueous hard surface cleaner with improved soil removal is provided and has, as components, the following: (a) either an anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof with optionally, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, the total amount of the surfactants being present in a cleaning effective amount; (b) at least one water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent having a vapor pressure of at least 0. 001 mm Hg at 25° C. , present in a solubilizingâor dispersionâeffective amount (c) a combination of (i) an incompletely neutralized potassium ethylenediamineâtetraacetate (EDTA) and (ii) a precipitating co-builder as chelating agents present in an amount effective to enhance soil removal in said cleaner; and (d) the remainder, water.