Fabric conditioning composition containing alkanol amine ester and acid
US5288847A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/0015
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Environmentally compatible and biodegradable fabric conditioning compositions are provided having improved softening properties while providing significant reduction and solubilization of unwanted mineral encrustations on the fabrics to be softened. The compositions comprise mixtures of defined alkanolamine diesters and triesters in combination with at least one of certain organic acids such as citric acid.
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