Corrosive Ingredient(s)-Containing Compositions Having Reduced Toxicity And Method Of Obtaining

摘要

Compositions, preferably cleaning compositions, containing at least one component which is corrosive by nature and present at a level to render the compositions corrosive, are provided with reduced corrosivity by increasing the viscosity of the compositions. Reduction in corrosivity of the compositions is provided to a degree so that the compositions are classified as non-corrosive under EPA or OECD/GHS regulations and do not have to be stored in and dispensed from child-resistant packaging and do not require regulated hazard warning labeling.

主权项

1. Composition having reduced corrosivity including one or more ingredients corrosive by nature, comprising
(a) at least one surfactant; (b) at least one component which is corrosive by nature and present in an amount which renders said composition corrosive in absence of (c), wherein if one or more of said at least one surfactant is corrosive by nature at a level to make to composition corrosive, said at least one component which is corrosive by nature is optional; (c) a thickening component comprising (1) at least one thickening agent or (2) a blend of two or more components which self-thicken when present as a blend, wherein said thickening component is present to provide a viscosity to said composition so that said composition is non-corrosive; (d) one or more of water and at least one solvent; and (e) optionally, a fragrance component; wherein said composition has a pH of about 2 to about 12; wherein said composition has a viscosity in a range of about 100 to about 1,250,000 centipoise (cps); and wherein said composition which is initially corrosive is modified to have a level of ocular irritation reduced as compared to said composition not containing said thickening component.