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Fabric softening compositions containing micro organism encapsulated perfume

US5078904A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1990
Grant dateJan 7, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/505
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to perfumed fabric softening compositions wherein the perfume is encapsulated in micro-organism cells. Preferred micro-organisms for this purpose are yeasts, especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and filamentous fungi. The micro-organism cells preferably contain at least 15% w/w of perfume.

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