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Alpha-sulfoxide and alpha-sulfone carboxyl compounds

US4395363A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1981
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/755
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Alpha-sulfoxide and alpha-sulfone carboxyl compounds useful as detergent surfactants are disclosed. The compounds are particularly effective in removing greasy/oily soils under cold water laundering conditions. Detergent compositions containing the compounds are preferably contain cosurfactants and builder materials.

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