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Fabric softening compositions

US4128484A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1975
Grant dateDec 5, 1978
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Expiry dateJul 14, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S260/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aqueous emulsion comprising a fatty alkyl ester of a polyhydric alcohol and a cationic surfactant provides a fabric softening composition of unexpected efficacy. In particular, the use of a sorbitan ester with a cationic surfactant provides a softening agent which deposits effectively onto fabric from an aqueous bath.

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