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Soil release polymers with fluorescent whitening properties

US5728671A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1995
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/42
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oligomeric or polymeric substituted or unsubstituted ethylene terephthalate esters comprising fluorescent whitening groups useful as soil release agents in laundry detergent compositions are described. The soil release agents of the present invention are especially suitable for use with polyester and polyester-blended fabric.

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