Method for conditioning fabrics
US4892555A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D2111/12
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for conditioning fabrics comprises tumble-drying fabrics with a composition comprising a fabric conditioner, such as a cationic fabric softener, and a compound containing a transition metal ion, such as cobalt (II) and manganese (II) ions. The transition metal ion is capable of catalyzing bleaching of the fabrics when the fabrics are subsequently washed with a bleach containing detergent composition.
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