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Optical brightening agents

US5873913A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1997
Grant dateFeb 23, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2582
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Optical brightening agents for use in textiles, paper, detergents correspond to the formula ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1 are preferably derived from amino-acids, particularly glutamic and iminodiacetic acids.

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