Biocide plus surfactant for protecting carpets
US5762650A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06P3/241
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composition and a process are disclosed for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to fibrous materials. The composition contains a leveling surfactant and a water-insoluble antimicrobial compound. In one embodiment, simultaneous dyeing and antimicrobial finishing of a fibrous material is achieved using an aqueous dye bath containing the aforesaid composition.
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