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Fabric softener of mixed quaternary ammonium salts: combination of linear alkyl and methyl-branched alkyl quaternary ammonium salts

US4795573A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1986
Grant dateJan 3, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M2200/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel softener comprises (A) linear alkyl quaternary ammonium salt and (B) methyl-branched alkyl quaternary ammonium salt, the ratio of (A) to (B) being 70/30 to 10/90 by weight. The softener imparts softness, antistatic property and water absorbency to a variety of fibers.

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