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Hydroxypolyethers as low-foam surfactants

US5294365A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1991
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/721
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydroxypolyethers as low foam surfactants comprising a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 are the same or different and are a linear or branched C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkyl radical; n is a number of from 15 to 45; and m is a number of from 0 to 3. These compounds are useful in cleaning compositions and rinse aids, especially in automatic dishwashing machines.

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