Detergent composition containing bio-derived 1,3-propanediol and its conjugate esters
Biodegradable detergent compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol are provided, and the 1,3-propanediol in the composition is biologically derived. The compositions exhibit a lower anthropogenic CO 2 emission profile. Also provided are biodegradable detergent compositions comprising an ester of 1,3-propanediol. In these compositions, the ester can have at least 3% biobased carbon.
1. A detergent composition comprising an ester of 1,3-propanediol, wherein the composition is biodegradable, wherein the ester is a monomer and comprises at least 3% biobased carbon, and wherein said composition has a lower anthropogenic CO 2 emission profile as compared to a biodegradable composition comprising an ester of 1,3-propanediol with a bio-based carbon content of 0%.
2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an builder.
3. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a surfactant.
4. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a hydrotrope.
5. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising water.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ester has 100% biobased carbon.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ester has the formula R1-C(═O)—O—CH2-CH2-CH2-OH, wherein R1 is a linear or branched carbon chain of a length between about 1 and about 40 carbons.
8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ester has the formula R1-C(═O)—O—CH2-CH2-CH2-O—C(═O)—R2, wherein R1 and R2 are linear or branched carbon chains of a length between about 1 and about 40 carbons.
9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ester is selected from the group consisting of:
i. propanediol distearate, monostearate and a mixture thereof;
ii. propandiol dilaurate, monolaurate and a mixture thereof;
iii. propanediol dioleate, monooleate and a mixture thereof;
iv. propanediol divalerate, monovalerate and a mixture thereof;
v. propanediol dicaprylate, monocaprylate and a mixture thereof;
vi. propanediol dimyristate, monomyristate and a mixture thereof;
vii. propanediol dipalmitate, monopalmitate and a mixture thereof;
viii. propanediol dibehenate, monobehenate and a mixture thereof;
ix. propanediol adipate;
x. propanediol maleate;
xi. propanediol dibenzoate;
xii. propanediol diacetate; and
xiii. mixtures thereof.
10. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising 1,3-propanediol.
11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the 1,3-propanediol has 100% biobased carbon.
12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said detergent composition is selected from the group consisting of dish-washing detergents, laundry detergents, clothing softeners, laundry bar soaps and car wash detergents.
13. A detergent composition comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol is biologically derived, wherein the composition is biodegradable and has a lower anthropogenic CO 2 emission profile as compared to a biodegradable composition comprising 1,3-propanediol with a bio-based carbon content of 0%, and wherein the 1,3-propanediol is a monomer, and comprises at least 3% biobased carbon.
14. The composition of claim 13 , further comprising an builder.
15. The composition of claim 13 , further comprising a surfactant.
16. The composition of claim 13 , further comprising a hydrotrope.
17. The composition of claim 13 , further comprising water.
18. The composition of claim 13 , wherein the 1,3-propanediol has 50% biobased carbon.
19. The composition of claim 13 , wherein said detergent composition is selected from the group consisting of dish-washing detergents, laundry detergents, clothing softeners, laundry bar soaps and car wash detergents.
20. The composition of claim 13 , wherein the 1,3-propanediol has 100% biobased carbon.