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Fabric conditioning composition

US4786421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1987
Grant dateNov 22, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2007

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  • 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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