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Fatty glycolic acid derivatives as yarn lubricants and as antimicrobial agents

US5015419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1988
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M2200/40
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Diesters of glycolic acid are effective yarn lubricants for use in the textile industry. These compounds also inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.

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