| abstract |
Bleach activator, bleach and detergent compositions comprising:n (a) a peroxyacid bleach precursor having the general formula I n Ac - L I nwherein Ac is the acyl moiety of an organic carboxylic acid comprising an optionally substituted, linear or branched C₆-C₂₀ alkyl or alkenyl moiety or a C₆-C₂₀ alkyl-substituted aryl moiety and L is a leaving group, the conjugate acid of which has a pKa in the range from 4 to 13, and (b) an antioxidant. n The compositions combine excellent stability, substrate-safety, water-dispersibility, granulometry and detergency performance. |