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Methods of using leuco colorants as bluing agents in laundry care compositions

US11142727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2018
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating textile articles including the steps of: (a) providing a laundry care composition comprising a leuco composition; (b) adding the laundry care composition to a liquid medium; (c) placing the textile articles in contact with the liquid medium; (d) depositing at least some portion of the leuco composition onto the textile articles; (e) optionally, rinsing the textile; and (f) drying the textile articles, wherein the leuco composition comprises a leuco colorant with a Photoresistance Index of less than or equal to 30.

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