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EP 0 262 896 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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22.03.1989 Bulletin 1989/12 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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06.04.1988 Bulletin 1988/14 |
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Date of filing: 28.09.1987 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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CH DE ES FR IT LI NL SE |
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Priority: |
30.09.1986 GB 8623426
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Applicant: UNILEVER N.V. |
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3013 AL Rotterdam (NL) |
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Inventor: |
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- Irvin, Carl Martin
Irby
Wirral (GB)
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Representative: Thomas, Susan Margaret et al |
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UNILEVER PLC
Patent Division
Colworth House
Sharnbrook
Bedford MK44 1LQ
Bedford MK44 1LQ (GB) |
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Remarks: |
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The title of the invention has been amended (Guidelines for Examination in the EPO,
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Detergent flakes and process for their production |
(57) Cut detergent flakes having a thickness between 0.05 mm and 0.2 mm are provided comprising
80 to 90 wt% soap calculated on an anhydrous basis, 1 to 10 wt% free fatty acid and
6 to 11 wt% moisture. The presence of the free fatty acid can improve the solubility
of the product.