Method for applying biocidal clothes dryer additive to laundered fabrics
US5154947A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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