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EP 0 866 118 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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16.12.1998 Bulletin 1998/51 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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23.09.1998 Bulletin 1998/39 |
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Date of filing: 09.03.1998 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
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Designated Extension States: |
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AL LT LV MK RO SI |
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Priority: |
20.03.1997 GB 9705840
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Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY |
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Cincinnati,
Ohio 45202 (US) |
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Inventors: |
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- Baillely, Gerard Marcel
Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5LS (GB)
- Askew, Stuart Clive
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3DN (GB)
- Sorrie, Graham Alexander
Morpeth,
Northumberland NE61 13SH (GB)
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Representative: Peet, Jillian Wendy et al |
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Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited,
Whitley Road,
Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS (GB) |
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(57) The present invention relates to an agglomerate or extruded detergent particle, comprising
perborate component, an acid source and one or more surfactants, for use in detergent
compositions which are suitable for use in laundry washing methods. The invention
also relates to a process for making the agglomerated or extruded detergent particle.