Highly acidic laundry sour softener with extra stability, laundry fire mitigation, and oily soil removal properties
US12344818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/373
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure relates to laundry finishing compositions providing textile souring and softening efficacy, along with methods of making and use thereof, wherein the compositions comprise a chelating agent or a stabilizing agent, an acidulant, and an amine or ammonium softening agent. The compositions and methods of use beneficially provide effective souring and softening while also reducing the risk of laundry fire and promoting stubborn soil removal, particularly oily soils.
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