Use of a surfactant composition for the hydrophilic finishing of textile fibers and textile products manufactured therefrom
US10017898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2101/32
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A surfactant composition for use for applying a permanent hydrophilic finish to textile fibers and textile products manufactured therefrom contains 40 to 90% by weight of a mixture of at least one non-ionic surfactant and optionally at least one anionic surfactant and/or one cationic surfactant, and up to 60% by weight of a hydrophobic additive. The hydrophobic additive comprises at least one compound of the group of fatty acid esters, vegetable oils and fats, and mixtures thereof.
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