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Ready-to-use fabric softener concentrate

US4629574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 1984
Grant dateDec 16, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/62
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aqueous, free-flowing concentrates containing a fabric-softening quaternary ammonium compound, an alkali metal soap or corresponding fatty acid, glycerol, and a water-soluble or water-miscible organic solvent. The soap or the corresponding fatty acid makes up from 1/70 to 1/3 of the quantity of fabric-softening quaternary ammonium compound, of which the concentrate contains at least 30% by weight.

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