| abstract |
Bleach-additives and bleaching compositions comprising glycine anhydride activators are provided. The activators have the general formulas of: <IMAGE> wherein R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C9 alkyl or aryl residue; or <IMAGE> where n is 0 to 50, R3 is a linear or branched alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl or arylalk with C1-C25, -H, -OH, -OR5, -COOM, or SO3M, where M is H or alkali metal or alkaline earth metal; R4 is a linear or branched alkylene, arylene, or alkylarylene or arylalkylene with C1-C25; and, R5 is a linear or branched alkyl, aryl, or alkaryl or arylalk with C1-C25. The compositions display low soil resistivity and are formulated to provide in-use pH values of from 7 to about 9.5. Additional ingredients may include detersive surfactants, emulsifiers, chelants, and nonsoap pH reducing ingredients. Both granular and liquid compositions are provided. |