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Photoactivated bleach-compositions and processes

US4217105A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1978
Grant dateAug 12, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 22, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of bleaching cotton fabrics, especially in relation with household laundry, is provided by adsorbing on the fabric sulfonated zinc phthalocyanine photoactivator followed by rinsing and drying of the fabrics in the presence of visible light and oxygen.

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