Use of isosorbide ethers in detergents and cleaners

摘要

The application pertains to the use of isosorbide ethers according to general formula (I)
wherein R' and R" independently from each other represent a hydrogen atom or a alkyl- or unsaturated alkenyl moiety for the preparation of detergents and cleaners. Preferably R' and/or R" are linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl or alkenyl moiety containing 1 to 33 C-Atoms. A second, independent embodiment pertains to the use of these compounds as thickener for aqueous/surfactant compositions.