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Water soluble dye complexing polymers

US5929175A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1998
Grant dateJul 27, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/37
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to dye complexing polymers, and, more particularly, to water soluble poly(vinylpyridine betaines) containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt. The polymers herein have effective dye transfer inhibitor (DTI) properties for use, for example, laundry detergent and fabric softener compositions.

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