Water soluble container comprising at least two compartments

Abstract

A process for preparing a water-soluble container comprising at least two compartments which comprises: a. providing at least two compartments, each compartment being filled with a composition, and covering each compartment with a lid such that the compartments are joined by a folding portion; and b. folding the folding portion such that the lids of each of the compartments adhere to each other.

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       17 . A water-soluble container obtainable by preparing a water-soluble container comprising at least two compartments which comprises: 
 a. providing at least two compartments, each compartment being filled with a composition and covering each compartment with a lid such that the compartments are joined by a folding portion, and    b. folding the folding portion such that the lids of each of the compartments adhere to each other.    
   
   
       18 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the at least two compartments are formed such that they are joined by a folding portion before they are covered by a lid.  
   
   
       19 . A process according to  claim 18  wherein the compartments are covered by lids which are joined by a folding portion.  
   
   
       20 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the compartments are formed by injection moulding.  
   
   
       21 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the compartments are formed by thermoforming.  
   
   
       22 . A process according to  claim 18  wherein each lid is in the form of a film.  
   
   
       23 . A process according to  claim 18  wherein each lid is heat sealed to the compartment which it covers.  
   
   
       24 . A process according to  claim 18  wherein the lids are adhered to each other by means of an adhesive.  
   
   
       25 . A process according to  claim 18  wherein the lids are adhered to each other by tacky surfaces of the lids.  
   
   
       26 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein at least part of the folding portion is removed after having been folded.  
   
   
       27 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the compartments comprise a poly(vinyl alcohol).  
   
   
       28 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the lids comprise a poly(vinyl alcohol).  
   
   
       29 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the compositions are fabric care, surface care or dishwashing compositions.  
   
   
       30 . A process according to  claim 29  wherein the compositions are dishwashing, water-softening, laundry or detergent compositions or a rinse aid.  
   
   
       31 . A process according to  claim 29  wherein the compositions are disinfectant, antibacterial or antiseptic compositions or refill compositions for a trigger-type spray.  
   
   
       32 . A process according to  claim 17  wherein the compositions are agricultural compositions.