Fabric conditioning composition
US4786421A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/0015
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous fabric conditioning composition comprises a fabric conditioner, such as a cationic fabric softener, optionally an electrolyte, selected from ionic salts of lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and aluminum, at levels up to 0.5% together with a compound containing a transition metal ion, such as Cobalt (II) ions. The transition metal ion enhances bleaching of fabrics when they are subsequently washed in a bleach-containing detergent composition.
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