Binding agent for solidification matrix comprising MGDA
View Patent ↗Material, composition, and manufacturing method alternatives for a solidification matrix that may be used, for example, in solid cleaning compositions, or other technologies. In at least some embodiments, the solidification matrix includes a binding agent that is formed by the use of MGDA, or a salt or derivative thereof, and water to produce a solid binding agent. In some embodiments, the MGDA and water combines and can solidify to act as a binder material or binding agent dispersed throughout a solid composition that may contain other functional ingredients that provide the desired properties and/or functionality to the solid composition.
1. A binding agent for a solid composition, the binding agent consisting of:
MGDA; and
water, wherein the MGDA cooperates with the water in the formation of the binding agent and hardens to a solid form within about 1 minute to about 2 hours.
2. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the mole ratio of water to MGDA is in the range of about 0.3:1 to about 5:1.
3. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the mole ratio of water to MGDA present to form the binding agent is in the range of about 0.5:1 to about 4:1.
4. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the mole ratio of water to MGDA present to form the binding agent is in the range of about 0.6:1 to about 3.8:1.
5. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the water used in creating the binding agent is present in the range of up to about 25 wt. %.
6. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the water used in creating the binding agent is present in the range of about 2 to about 20 wt. %.
7. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the MGDA used in creating the binding agent is present in the range of up to about 98 wt. %.
8. The binding agent of claim 1 , wherein the MGDA used in creating the binding agent is present in the range of about 5 to about 50 wt. %.