US Patent 8048838 MGDA-based powder mixture or granulate mixture

A mixed powder or mixed granule containing at east 80% by weight of a mixture of(a) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one glycine-N,N-diacetic acid derivative of the general formula (I)MOOC—CHR—N(CH2COOM)2  (I)whereR is C1-12-alkylM is alkali metal,(b) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol or of at least one nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof or of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP), polyalkylene glycols and derivatives thereof,processes for producing these mixed powders or mixed granules, the use of these mixed powders or mixed granules, and a solid laundry detergent and a solid dishwasher detergent comprising the inventive mixed powder or mixed granule are described.