Bleaching compositions
US5968885A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D17/0021
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to liquid compositions comprising a peroxygen bleach, a liquid hydrophobic bleach activator and a polyhydroxy fatty acid amide surfactant according to the formula R.sup.2 --C(O)--N(R.sup.1)-Z, wherein R.sup.1 is H, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrocarbyl, 2-hydroxy ethyl, 2-hydroxy propyl or a mixture thereof, R.sup.2 is C.sub.5 -C.sub.31 hydrocarbyl, and Z is a polyhydroxycarbyl having a linear hydrocarbyl chain with at least 3 hydroxyls directly connected to the chain, or an alkoxylated derivative thereof, said compositions being formulated either as an emulsion or a microemulsion. The present invention further encompasses a process for pretreating soiled fabrics with a liquid composition comprising such a polyhydroxy fatty acid amide surfactant, whereby improved stain removal performance is delivered.
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