The present invention relates to an automatic dishwashing composition which can be in the form of a tablet which generally comprises an alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an alkali metal carbonate, a dialkali metal disilicate, a nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal metasilicate, a polymer containing sulfonic acid groups, a chlorine bleach compound, a hydrotrope and a clay.

The present invention relates to an automatic dishwashing composition which can be in the form of a tablet which generally comprises a hydrated alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an anhydrous alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an alkali metal carbonate, a dialkali metal disilicate, a nonionic surfactant, a polymer containing sulfonic acid groups, a peroxygen bleach, a peroxygen bleach activator, a protease enzyme, an amylase enzyme, a hydrotrope and a clay.

An automatic dishwashing composition which is in the form of a tablet which generally comprises an alkali metal phosphate detergent builder salt, an alkali metal carbonate, a lubricant, a dialkali metal disilicate, a nonionic surfactant, a crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymer, a wax coated chlorine bleach compound, and optionally an anionic surfactant.

A monorail conveyor system used to transport dishes to and from a dishwashing unit including a monorail mountable to a ceiling or a support frame, the monorail being of substantial length such as to form a loop traversing the entire dishwashing system. The monorail is hollow and mounted therein is a continuous chain supported by a plurality of wheels. A number of dish rack holders are each suspended from the chain by vertically extending bars which are pivotably attached to the chain conveyor so...

A process for the manufacture of a free flowing granular dishwasher detergent having enhanced chlorine stability over extended periods of shelf life is disclosed. The process comprises mixing in a ventilated vessel, a dry mixture of sodium tripolyphosphate and chlorinated trisodium phosphate. The ratio of the volume of the dry mixture and the volume of the vessel is between about 1:25 and 1:8. An aqueous solution of silicate is sprayed onto the dry mixture to form an agglomerate during hydration...

A machine dishwashing composition is provided which comprises the following: (a) from 5 to 90 percent by weight of a compound corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein M is alkali metal or ammonium and wherein n is a number from 1 through 3, and wherein R is selected from an alkyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkynyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkane radical having from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkanol...

A low-foaming machine dishwashing composition comprising an aqueous thickener, a non-ionic surfactant and water, in the form of a gel having a minimum yield point of at least 1170 is disclosed. The dishwashing composition can additionally contain builders such as sequestering agents, pH control agents, and corrosion inhibitors. The use of such compositions in the form of a gel substantially reduces the loss of a portion of the detergent due to leakage from the dishwasher dispenser cup prior to u...

A dispenser device (10) for dispensing liquid detergent concentrate or cleaning agent into a washing zone of a washing appliance during a phase of a washing cycle. The washing appliance has a water pump (6) to provide the normal functions associated with washing cycles. Water pressure from the pump is utilised to squeeze or eject a predetermined quantity of concentrate from a container (28) into the washing zone at a desired phase of the washing process. In one adaptation, a container for the co...

Liquid dishwashing detergent compositions comprising a co-surfactant selected from amine oxides, betaines, branched alkyl carboxylates and non bridged polyhydroxy fatty acid amides. The dishwashing composition further comprises a bridged polyhydroxy fatty acid amide for improved sudsing performance.

A phosphate-free mildly alkaline, dishwashing detergent composition containing: (a) from 20 to 60% by weight of sodium citrate; (b) from 5 to 50% by weight of alkali metal hydrogen carbonate; (c) from 7 to 12% by weight of alkali metal carbonate; (d) from 2 to 20% by weight of a bleaching agent; (e) from 1 to 8% by weight of a bleaching agent activator; and (f) from 0.2 to 4% by weight of an enzyme, all weights being based on the weight of the composition wherein the composition in the form of a...