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Use of branched polyesters based on citric acid as additive in washing compositions, cleaners, detergents or a formulation for water treatment

US11332700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BASF SE

Inventors

Jürgen Detering · Schifferstadt, DE
Monika Haberecht · Ludwigshafen, DE
Anna Müller-Cristadoro · Idstein, DE
Heike Weber · Mannheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2018
Grant date	May 17, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 17, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC02F2103/08
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of branched polyesters obtainable by polycondensation of citric acid with at least one polyalcohol, and optionally with polycarboxylic acid component as additive in washing compositions, cleaners, detergents or a formulation for water treatment and to mixtures comprising such branched polyesters. The invention further relates to the use of hydrophobically modified branched polyesters; and to the method for cleaning, washing or water treatment using such branched polyesters.

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