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Fabric treating composition containing beta-cyclodextrin and essentially free of perfume

US5534165A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1994
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M23/06
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5% of solubilized, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, preferably, an effective amount of a solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial preservative having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3%, preferably, from about 0% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble metallic salt, aqueous carrier and wherein said composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and wherein said composition is essentially free of perfume and has a pH of greater than about 3.

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