DETERGENT FOR AUTOMATIC DISH WASHER

摘要

A thixotropic aqueous detergent for use in household automatic dishwashers comprises a liquid phase which is water containing dissolved alkali metal tripolyphosphate and alkali metal silicate and dispersed non-swelling clay thickener and a solid phase which is mainly sodium tripolyphosphate. It contains a potassium compound, to give a K:Na weight ratio in the range of about 0.04 to 0.5. A process for making such slurries is also disclosed.