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Biodegradable ether dry cleaning solvent

US6273919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2000
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06P3/14
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for dry-cleaning garments which comprises treating the garments with a mixture of dipropylene glycol tertiary-butyl ether (DPTB) and water for a period of time sufficient to effect dry-cleaning, wherein the weight ratio of DPTB to water is at least 9:1.

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