| abstract |
Bleach activator, bleach and detergent compositions comprising: n (a) a peroxyacid bleach precursor having the general formula I n n Ac--L I n n wherein Ac is the acyl moiety of an organic carboxylic acid comprising an optionally substituted, linear or branched C 6 -C 20 alkyl or alkenyl moiety or a C 6 -C 20 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 n (b) an antioxidant. n The compositions combine excellent stability, substrate-safety, water-dispersibility, granulometry and detergency performance. |