abstract |
The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising: (a) 2-25% by weight of an alcohol ether sulfate of formula R1- ( OCH2CH2 ) mOSO3H , wherein R1 is saturated or monounsaturated , preferably saturated straight C12 and/or C14 alkyl chains and wherein m is 1-4; and (b) 2-25% by weight of alcohol ether sulphuric acid of formula R 2 -(OCH 2 CH 2 ) n OSO 3 H salts, wherein R 2 is a saturated or monounsaturated linear C16 and/or C18 alkyl chain, and wherein n is 5-20; wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is 5:1 to 1:8 . The present invention also relates to a domestic method for treating textiles with an aqueous solution of the detergent composition of 0.5-20 g/L. |