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Fabric softener composition for use in a clothes dryer and method

US3963629A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1973
Grant dateJun 15, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 6, 1993

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M23/06
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of treating clothing articles with a fabric softener in a clothes dryer is disclosed, which comprises contacting the clothing articles with a foam containing said fabric softener. Also, fabric softener-containing compositions are disclosed which provide a stable, substantially form-sustaining, easily distributable foam when dispensed from an aerosol container, said compositions comprising by weight of the total composition (a) from about 1.0 to 30.0 percent of a fabric softener, (b) from about 50.0 to 94.0 percent of a solubilizer, and (c) from about 5.0 to 25.0 percent of a propellant, and wherein the solubilizer includes water in an amount comprising at least 40 percent of the total composition.

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