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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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Filing dateDec 3, 2014
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2035

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  • 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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