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Cyanopyridine N-oxide peroxide bleach activators

US5739096A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1996
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/3925
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are bleaching systems that contain a peroxide and an activator. The activator is a cyanopyridine N-oxide, preferably 2, 3, or 4-cyanopyridine N-oxide. The peroxide is preferably hydrogen peroxide. When such bleaching systems are utilized in an aqueous alkaline environment, they provide bleaching performance on a variety of stains on both hard and soft surfaces.

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