| abstract |
Concentrated detergent powder compositions having a bulk density of above 600 g/l, preferably at least 610 g/l, more preferably from 650 g/l to 1200 g/l, and comprising a surfactant, a detergency builder, enzymes, a peroxygen compound bleach, and a manganese complex as effective bleach catalyst are disclosed. n Specifically preferred manganese complexes are: n n 1) [Mn IV ₂(µ-O)₃(Me-TACN)₂](PF₆)₂ and n n n n 2) [Mn IV ₂(µ-O)₃(MeMe-TACN)₂](PF₆)₂ n n n Use of these catalysts can make the detergent powder more compact, i.e. reduce the pack volume, without loss of performance or even with a much better bleaching and washing powder. |