PROCESS FOR PREPARING WATER SOLUBLE ARTICLES
A process for preparing a water-soluble article comprising a water-soluble primary thermoformed component and a water-soluble secondary component arranged therein comprises:— (a) forming the primary component into a pocket, by thermoforming in the cavity of a thermoforming mould; (b) adding the secondary component to the mould; (c) introducing the contents of the primary component into the pocket; and (d) sealing the primary component, characterised in that the cavity of the thermoforming mould has a recess to receive the secondary component.
1 .- 15 . (canceled)
16 . A water-soluble article comprising a water-soluble primary component which is a thermoformed polyvinyl alcohol container containing a solid primary composition, and a water-soluble secondary component arranged on the inside thereof, wherein the secondary component is a container comprising a polymeric film containing a solid, a gel or a liquid.
17 . (canceled)
18 . An article according to claim 16 wherein the secondary component is a compressed solid or a container containing a secondary composition.
19 . (canceled)
20 . (canceled)
21 . An article according to claim 16 wherein the article is for use in dishwashing, fabric care or surface care.
22 . An article according to claim 21 wherein the primary composition is a dishwashing, water-softening, laundry or detergent composition.
23 . An article according to claim 21 wherein the secondary component comprises a dishwashing, water-softening, laundry or detergent composition or a rinse-aid.
24 . An article according to claim 16 wherein the primary composition and/or secondary component comprises a disinfectant, antibacterial or antiseptic composition.
25 . An article according to claim 16 wherein the article comprises a refill composition for a trigger-type spray.
26 . An article according to claim 16 wherein the article comprises an agricultural composition.
27 . (canceled)