Abstract

A stabilized built single-phase enzyme-containing liquid detergent composition is provided comprising:(a) from about 3 to 10%, by weight, of a surface active nonionic detergent compounds;(b) from about 3 to 15%, by weight, of a surface active amphoteric detergent compound;(c) from about 5 to 25%, by weight, of a water-soluble non-phosphate detergent builder salt;(d) an effective amount of an enzyme or enzyme mixture selected from the group consisting of alkaline protease enzymes and alpha-amylase enzymes;(e) from about 3 to 15%, by weight, of an enzyme stabilizing system consisting essentially of (i) glycerine and (ii) a boron compound selected from the group consisting of boric acid, boric oxide and alkali metal borates capable of reacting with said glycerine; and(f) from about 30-85%, by weight, water; said liquid detergent composition being substantially free of cross-linked polyacrylate polymers.