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Mercerization wetting composition

US5464547A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2965
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Mercerization wetting compositions comprising a compound of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydroxyl or --SO.sub.3 M, PA0 R.sub.2 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl, PA0 M is an alkali metal, PA0 n is 0 or 1, and PA0 m is from 2 to 6 are described. The mercerization wetting compositions of the invention are high-wetting and low-foaming. Moreover, the compounds are readily biodegradable.

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