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Biodegradable fabric conditioning molecules based on glyceric acid

US5500139A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1995
Grant dateMar 19, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/62
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel fabric conditioning agents which contain either an ester or a NH link between a glyceric carboxyl group and a quaternary ammonium group are described. The compounds based on glyceric acid are both effective fabric conditioners and biodegradable, and may be formulated in any conventional physical form to form a fabric conditioning composition. A method of using the composition is also described.

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