Patent · US Expired

Softening laundry detergent

US7012054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateDec 3, 2003
Grant dateMar 14, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/3773
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to fabric and textile conditioning compositions with improved particulate soil cleaning, containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants in combination with a polyvinylpyrrolidone/amphiphilic carboxy containing polymer anti-redeposition system. The cationic polymers are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the inventive compositions is also disclosed.

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