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Substrate article for cleaning fabrics

US4170565A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1977
Grant dateOct 9, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2459
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An article useful in a process for cleaning fabrics utilizing a water-insoluble substrate, having specifically defined air permeability and surface area characteristics, is disclosed. This article is added to the automatic washer at the beginning of its laundering cycle and provides excellent cleaning for fabrics washed therein. A method for cleaning fabrics, using these articles, is also disclosed.

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