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CA 1232178 A · Owner: Unilever Plc · Inventors: Leng, Francis J.; Reed, David A.; Machin, David

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Detergent compositions comprising stable transparent translucent or opaque hexagonal phase gels contain an anionic or cationic surfactant which is "secondary" i.e. its polar head group is either positioned non-terminally on a hydrophobic chain or carries two or more hydrophobic chains; optionally a further surfactant which is nonionic or non-"secondary"; a material (the "additive") capable of forcing the surfactant system into hexagonal phase; optionally builder, perfume, colouring or other adjuncts; and water. A solid such as abrasive or insoluble builder may be suspended in the gel. Preferred gels of the invention contain alkylbenzene sulphonate or dialkyl sulphosuccinate as the …

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  • Granted February 2, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 2, 2005.
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FiledFebruary 22, 1985
GrantedFebruary 2, 1988
Term endedFebruary 2, 2005
Patent numberCA 1232178 A
Classification (IPC)C11D17/00

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedFeb 22, 1985Patent grantedFeb 2, 1988Term endedFeb 2, 2005

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