Agglomerated colorant speckle exhibiting reduced colorant spotting

摘要

The present invention is a granular colorant speckle exhibiting reduced colorant spotting, the speckle which comprises: (a) an insoluble dispersible carrier; (b) a surfactant; and (c) a substantive agent. The present invention also discloses a method for forming a colorant speckle suitable for use as a granular laundry detergent component, or a laundry additive. The speckle of the present invention is preferably produced by an agglomeration process utilizing, for example, a fluid-bed or rotary falling curtain type agglomerator.