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Biocide plus surfactant for protecting carpets

US5762650A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 1996
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 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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