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Method for applying biocidal clothes dryer additive to laundered fabrics

US5154947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1991
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/047
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for imparting biocidal protection to clothing or other fabrics which comprises contacting the clothing or other fabrics with a biocidally effective amount of pyrithione acid, or salt(s) thereof, or combinations thereof, in an automatic laundry dryer. Also disclosed is a transfer substrate containing a biocide consisting essentially of pyrithione acid, or salt(s) thereof, or combinations thereof, said biocide being present in or on said transfer substrate in an amount sufficient to impart antimicrobial activity to clothing or other fabric in an automatic clothes dryer.

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