LAUNDRY DETERGENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Abstract

Ultra-concentrated (5×) laundry detergent compositions including one or more surfactant materials, one or more processing aid materials, one or more softener materials, one or more preservative materials, one or more chelating agent materials, and one or more anti-deposition agent materials. In certain embodiments, the ultra-concentrated (5×) laundry detergents include one or more stain remover materials. In other embodiments, the ultra-concentrated (5×) laundry detergents are scented with one or more fragrance materials, wherein the base composition are capable of accommodating up to 30 wt. % of one or more fragrance materials without adversely affecting detergent properties, wherein the laundry detergent compositions including the one or more fragrance materials are in the form of an emulsion or more likely a micro-emulsion of the one or more fragrance materials in the base detergent compositions.

Claims

1. A laundry detergent base composition comprising: one or more surfactant materials, one or more processing aid materials, one or more softener materials, one or more preservative materials, one or more chelating agent materials, and one or more anti-deposition agent materials.

2. The composition of claim 1, further comprising: between about 70 wt. % and about 95 wt. % of the one or more surfactant materials, and between about 30 wt. % and about 5 wt. % of a mixture of the one or more processing aid materials, the one or more softener materials, the one or more preservative materials, the one or more chelating agent materials, and the one or more anti-deposition agent materials.

3. The composition of claim 2, further comprising: one or more stain removing materials.

4. The composition of claim 3, wherein: the mixture comprises: between about 3.0 wt. % and about 16.0 wt. % of the one or more processing aid materials, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more chelating agents, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 6.0 wt. % of the one or more preservatives, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more anti-deposition agent materials, between about 1.0 wt. % and about 5.0 wt. % of one or more softener materials, and between about 1.0 wt. % and about 3.0 wt. % of one or more stain remover materials.

5. The composition of claim 3, further comprising: between about 90 wt. % and about 95 wt. % of the one or more surfactant materials, and between about 10 wt. % and about 5 wt. % of a mixture of the one or more processing aid materials, the one or more softener materials, the one or more preservative materials, the one or more chelating agent materials, the one or more anti-deposition agent materials.

6. The composition of claim 5, wherein: the mixture comprises: between about 2.0 wt. % and about 4.0 wt. % of the one or more processing aid materials, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more chelating agents, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 1.0 wt. % of the one or more preservatives, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more anti-deposition agent materials, between about 1.0 wt. % and about 3.0 wt. % of one or more softener materials, and between about 1.0 wt. % and about 3.0 wt. % of one or more stain remover materials.

7. The composition of claim 1, further comprising: between about 95 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of a laundry detergent base composition, and between about 5 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of one or more fragrance materials

8. The composition of claim 7, further comprising: between about 90 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 10 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, between about 85 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base and between about 15 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 80 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base and between about 20 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials.

9. The composition of claim 7, wherein the composition comprising: between about 95 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 25 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, between about 95 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 20 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 85 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 15 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 90 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 10 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials.

10. A laundry detergent composition comprising: between about 95 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of a laundry detergent base composition, and between about 5 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of one or more fragrance materials.

11. The composition of claim 10, wherein: the laundry detergent base composition includes: between about 70 wt. % and about 95 wt. % of the one or more surfactant materials, and between about 30 wt. % and about 5 wt. % of a mixture of the one or more processing aid materials, the one or more softener materials, the one or more preservative materials, the one or more chelating agent materials, the one or more anti-deposition agent materials, and one or more stain remover materials.

12. The composition of claim 11, wherein: the mixture comprises: between about 3.0 wt. % and about 16.0 wt. % of the one or more processing aid materials, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more chelating agents, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 6.0 wt. % of the one or more preservatives, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more anti-deposition agent materials, between about 1.0 wt. % and about 5.0 wt. % of one or more softener materials, and between about 1.0 wt. % and about 3.0 wt. % of one or more stain remover materials.

13. The composition of claim 10, further comprising: between about 90 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 10 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, between about 85 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base and between about 15 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 80 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base and between about 20 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials.

14. The composition of claim 10, wherein the composition comprising: between about 95 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 25 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 20 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 85 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 15 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 90 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 10 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials.

15. A method comprising: mixing between about 70 wt. % and about 95 wt. % of the one or more surfactant materials, and between about 30 wt. % and about 5 wt. % of a mixture of the one or more processing aid materials, the one or more softener materials, the one or more preservative materials, the one or more chelating agent materials, the one or more anti-deposition agent materials for a time between 10 minutes and 4 hours, a pressure between about 0.5 atmospheres and 1.5 atmospheres, and a temperature between 15° C. and 40° C.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, in the mixing step: the time is between 10 minutes and 2 hours, the pressure is between about 0.9 atmospheres and 1.1 atmospheres, and the temperature is between 20° C. and 40 ° C. or the time is between 20 minutes and 1 hour, the pressure is between about 1.0 atmospheres, and the temperature is between 20° C. and 30° C.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein, in the mixing step: the mixture comprises: between about 3.0 wt. % and about 16.0 wt. % of the one or more processing aid materials, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more chelating agents, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 6.0 wt. % of the one or more preservatives, between about 0.1 wt. % and about 0.5 wt. % of the one or more anti-deposition agent materials, between about 1.0 wt. % and about 5.0 wt. % of one or more softener materials, and between about 1.0 wt. % and about 3.0 wt. % of one or more enzyme stain remover materials.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein, in the mixing step: the composition further comprises: between about 95 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of a laundry detergent base composition, and between about 5 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of one or more fragrance materials.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein, in the mixing step: the composition further comprises: between about 90 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 10 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 85 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 15 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 80 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 20 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the composition comprising: the composition further comprises: between about 95 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 25 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 20 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 85 wt. % of the laundry detergent base, and between about 5 wt. % and about 15 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials, or between about 95 wt. % and about 90 wt. % of the laundry detergent base and between about 5 wt. % and about 10 wt. % of the one or more fragrance materials.

Description

EXAMPLE 1

[0034] This examples illustrates the formulation of an unscented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent.

[0035] The unscented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00001 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gals Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 90.9 281.8 28.38 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 3.0 9.3 1.07 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 2.0 6.2 0.57 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.1 0.3 0.03 Anti-deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 1.0 3.1 0.27 Enzyme Stain Remover 9014-01-1 Liquid 1.000 8.35 3.0 9.3 1.11 Totals 100.00 310.00 31.43

[0036] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the processing aid is available from Harcros Chemicals Inc., the chelating agent is available from Harcros Chemicals Inc., the preservative is available from Harcros Chemicals Inc., the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros Chemicals Inc., and enzyme blend is available from Jtech Sales. The laundry detergent base is a sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate composition. The processing aid is a 1,2-propanediol composition. The chelating agent is a tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate composition. The preservative is a 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one composition. The anti-deposition agent is a poly(acrylic acid sodium salt) composition. The enzyme stain remover is a blend of proteases from bacillus licheniformis.

[0037] The unscented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00002 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Range Property Batch Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 9.5 9.3 9.7 Specific Gravity 1.12 0.92 1.32 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.01 7.38 10.68 Viscosity (CP) @300 263.5 253.5 273.5 rpm @20° C.

EXAMPLE 2

[0038] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent.

[0039] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00003 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 61.49 190.6 19.20 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 15.37 47.6 5.49 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 0.20 0.6 0.06 Preservative 68551-12-2 Liquid 1.140 9.51 4.61 14.3 1.50 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.10 0.3 0.03 Anti-deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 0.21 0.7 0.06 Softener 56-81-5 Liquid 1.300 10.85 5.12 15.9 1.46 Fragrance Mixture Liquid 0.950 7.93 12.90 40.0 5.04 Totals 100.00 310.00 34.10

[0040] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the processing aid is available from Harcros, the softener is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros, and the fragrance is available from D&D Fragrance.

[0041] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00004 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Property Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 8.4 8.2 8.6 Specific Gravity 1.09 0.89 1.29 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.09 7.42 10.76 Viscosity (CP) @ 300 74.8 64.8 84.8 rpm @20° C.

[0042] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00005 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 87.10 270.0 Royal Linen Fragrance 12.90 40.0 Total 100 310.00

EXAMPLE 3

[0043] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent.

[0044] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00006 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 61.49 190.62 19.20 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 15.37 47.65 5.49 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 0.20 0.62 0.06 Preservative 68551-12-2 Liquid 1.140 9.51 4.61 14.29 1.50 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.10 0.31 0.03 Anti-deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 0.21 0.65 0.06 Softener 56-81-5 Liquid 1.300 10.85 5.12 15.87 1.46 Fragrance N/A Liquid 0.975 8.14 12.90 39.99 4.91 Totals 100.00 310.00 34.41

[0045] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the process aid is available from Harcros, the softener is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros, and the fragrance is available from D&D Fragrance.

[0046] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00007 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Maximum Property Value Minimum value Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Slightly Hazy pH Neat @20° C. 8.6 8.4 Dark yellow Specific Gravity 1.08 0.88 8.8 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.01 7.38 10.68 Viscosity (CP) @300 65 55 10.68 rpm @20° C.

[0047] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00008 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 87.10 270.0 Cotton Fresh Fragrance 12.90 40.0 Totals 100 310.00

EXAMPLE 4

[0048] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent for babies.

[0049] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00009 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 88.2 273.42 27.53 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 5.0 15.50 1.79 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 2.0 6.20 0.57 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.1 0.31 0.03 Anti-redeposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 1.0 3.10 0.27 Enzyme Stain Remover 9014-01-1 Liquid 1.000 8.35 3.0 9.30 1.11 Fragrance N/A Liquid 0.940 7.84 0.7 2.17 0.28 Totals 100.00 310.00 34.41

[0050] The cleaner is available from Colonial Chemicals, the enzyme stabilizer is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-redeposition agent is available from Harcros, the enzyme stain remover is available from Jtech Sales, and the fragrance is available from D & D Fragrance.

[0051] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00010 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Property Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 9.5 9.3 9.7 Specific Gravity 1.12 0.92 1.32 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.01 7.38 10.68 Viscosity (CP) @300 263.5 253.5 273.5 rpm @20° C.

[0052] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00011 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 95 294.50 Medley Brilliant 100 L 3 9.30 Lavender & Chamomile Fragrance 2 6.20 Totals 100% 310.00

EXAMPLE 5

[0053] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent for pets.

[0054] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00012 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Cleaner 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 88.2 273.42 27.53 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 5.0 15.50 1.79 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 2.0 6.20 0.57 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.1 0.31 0.03 Anti-deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 1.0 3.10 0.27 Enzyme Stain Remover 9014-01-1 Liquid 1.000 8.35 3.0 9.30 1.11 Fragrance N/A Liquid 0.940 7.84 0.7 2.17 0.28 Totals 100.00 310.00 34.41

[0055] The cleaner is available from Colonial Chemicals, the enzyme is available from Harcros chelaing agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros, and the enzyme stain remover is available from Jtech Sales fragrance is available from D&D Fragrance.

[0056] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00013 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Property Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 9.5 9.3 9.7 Specific Gravity 1.12 0.92 1.32 Bulk Density (lb./gal) 9.01 7.38 10.68 Viscosity (CP) @300 263.5 253.5 273.5 rpm @20° C.

[0057] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00014 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 95 294.50 Medley Brilliant 100 L 3 9.30 Lavender & Chamomile Fragrance 2 6.20 Total 100 310.00

EXAMPLE 6

[0058] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent.

[0059] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00015 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 61.49 190.6 19.20 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 15.37 47.6 5.49 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 0.20 0.6 0.06 Preservative 68551-12-2 Liquid 1.140 9.51 4.61 14.3 1.50 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.10 0.3 0.03 Anti Deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 0.21 0.7 0.06 Softener 56-81-5 Liquid 1.300 10.85 5.12 15.9 1.46 Fragrance N/A Liquid 0.944 7.88 12.90 40.0 5.08 Totals 100.00 310.00 34.41

[0060] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the processing aid is available from Harcros, the softener is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros, and the fragrance is available from D&D Fragrance.

[0061] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00016 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Range Property Batch Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Light Amber Light Amber Dark Amber pH Neat @20° C. 8.12 7.92 8.32 Specific Gravity 1.08 0.88 1.28 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.01 7.34 10.68 Viscosity (CP) @300 59.3 49.3 69.3 Rpm @20° C.

[0062] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00017 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 87.10 270.0 Bold Man Fragrance 12.90 40.0 Totals 100 310.00

[0063] EXAMPLE 7

[0064] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent.

[0065] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00018 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 61.49 190.6 19.20 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 15.37 47.6 5.49 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 0.20 0.6 0.06 Preservative 68551-12-2 Liquid 1.140 9.51 4.61 14.3 1.50 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.10 0.3 0.03 Anti Deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 0.21 0.7 0.06 Softener 56-81-5 Liquid 1.300 10.85 5.12 15.9 1.46 Fragrance Liquid 0.950 7.93 12.90 40.0 5.04 Totals 100.00 310.00 33.81

[0066] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the processing aid is available from Harcros, the softener is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros, and the fragrance is available from D&D Fragrance.

[0067] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00019 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Property Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 8.16 7.96 8.36 Specific Gravity 1.1 0.89 1.3 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.17 8.97 9.37 Viscosity (CP) @300 81.3 71.3 91.3 Rpm @20° C.

[0068] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00020 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 87.10 270.0 Mambo Man Fragrance 12.90 40.0 Total 100 310.00

EXAMPLE 8

[0069] This examples illustrates the formulation of a scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent.

[0070] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00021 Component CAS # Physical State SG lbs/gal wt. % lbs gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 61.49 190.6 19.20 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 15.37 47.6 5.49 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 0.20 0.6 0.06 Preservative 68551-12-2 Liquid 1.140 9.51 4.61 14.3 1.50 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.10 0.3 0.03 Anti-deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 0.21 0.7 0.06 Softener 56-81-5 Liquid 1.300 10.85 5.12 15.9 1.46 Fragrance Liquid 0.950 7.93 12.90 40.0 5.04 Totals 100.00 310.00 34.41

[0071] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the processing aid is available from Harcros, the softener is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros, and the fragrance is available from D&D Fragrance.

[0072] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00022 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Property Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 8.32 8.18 8.52 Specific Gravity 1.08 0.88 1.28 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.01 7.34 10.68 Viscosity (CP) @300 73.1 63.1 83.1 Rpm @20° C.

[0073] The scented 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent is prepared by adding the other ingredients to the base with mixing.

TABLE-US-00023 MIXING FORMULA Volume To make wt. % lbs Base-101 87.10 270.0 Suit Up Fragrance 12.90 0.0 Total 100 310.00

EXAMPLE 9

[0074] This examples illustrates the formulation of a 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent base.

[0075] The 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent base includes the following ingredients in the designated amounts.

TABLE-US-00024 Component Cas # Physical State SG lbs/gal Wt. % Lbs Gal Laundry Detergent Base 742087-49-6 Liquid 1.190 9.93 70.59 974.1 98.09 Processing Aid 57-55-6 Liquid 1.040 8.68 17.65 243.5 28.06 Chelating Agent 51981-21-6 Liquid 1.300 10.85 0.24 3.2 0.30 Preservative 68551-12-2 Liquid 1.140 9.51 5.29 73.0 7.67 Preservative 2634-33-5 Liquid 1.140 9.51 0.12 1.6 0.17 Anti-deposition Agent 9003-04-7 Liquid 1.400 11.68 0.24 3.3 0.28 Softener 56-81-5 Liquid 1.300 10.85 5.88 81.2 7.48 Totals 100.00 1,380.00 150.00

[0076] The laundry detergent base is available from Colonial Chemicals, the processing aid is available from Harcros, the softener is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, the chelating agent is available from Harcros, the preservative is available from Harcros, and the anti-deposition agent is available from Harcros.

[0077] The 5× ultra concentrated liquid laundry detergent base had the following physical properties.

TABLE-US-00025 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Batch Range Property Value Minimum value Maximum Value Appearance Clear liquid Clear Liquid Slightly Hazy Color Pale yellow Pale Yellow Dark yellow pH Neat @20° C. 8.6 7.4 8.8 Specific Gravity 1.1 0.9 1.3 Bulk Density (lb/gal) 9.2 7.51 10.84 Viscosity (CP) @300 41 31 51 Rpm @20° C.

Closing Paragraph of the Disclosure

[0078] All references cited herein are incorporated by reference. Although the disclosure has been disclosed with reference to its preferred embodiments, from reading this description those of skill in the art may appreciate changes and modification that may be made which do not depart from the scope and spirit of the disclosure as described above and claimed hereafter.