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Aqueous lecithin-based release aids and methods of using the same

US5658374A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1995
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H17/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous release aid composition is disclosed that comprises a stable emulsion of an alcohol, a fatty acid or oil, lecithin, a water soluble or water dispersible surfactant, and water. Methods of preparing such aqueous release aid compositions and methods of imparting release characteristics to various release surfaces and various viscous masses using the aqueous release aid compositions of the invention are also disclosed.

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