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Detergents containing additives for preventing the transfer of dyes and brighteners

US4756849A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1986
Grant dateJul 12, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A detergent for washing mixtures of colored and white or light colored fabrics comprising a mixture of a monionic surfactant, a completely or partially water-soluble polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymeric constituent, a water-soluble cationic compound, a builder salt and other standard detergent ingredients. The detergent is substantially free of anionic-active compounds and strong electrolytes and is effective in preventing the transfer of dyes and optical brighteners between fabrics during washing.

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