Inventors:
Henry S. Bunch - Stamford CT
Theodore Groom - Northford CT
Frank R. Grosser - Bethany CT
Michael Scardera - Hamden CT
Tom S. Targos - New Haven CT
Arthur R. Vanover - Brandenburg KY
Assignee:
Olin Corporation - Cheshire CT
International Classification:
C11D 168
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol composition represented by the formula: R. sub. 1 O[CH. sub. 2 CH(CH. sub. 3)O]. sub. x (CH. sub. 2 CH. sub. 2 O). sub. y [CH. sub. 2 CH(OH)R. sub. 2 ] wherein R. sub. 1 is a linear, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 4 to about 18 carbon atoms including mixtures thereof; and R. sub. 2 is a linear, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from about 2 to about 26 carbon atoms including mixtures thereof; x is an integer having a value from 1 to about 3; y is an integer having a value from 5 to about 30. Also disclosed is an automatic dishwasher composition comprising the above-described epoxy-capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol and at least one component selected from the group consisting of detergent builder, bleach, anti-wear agent, and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed is a cleaning composition for cleaning hard surfaces comprising an aqueous or organic solvent and the above-described epoxy-capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol as a surfactant.
