Compositions useful as rinse cycle fabric softeners
US7018973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D3/373
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods of treating textiles are disclosed. More specifically, stable compositions and methods for softening a wide range of fabrics are disclosed, including 100% cotton and hydrophobic synthetic fabrics, without detrimentally affecting the water absorbency properties of the fabrics. The compositions may contain at least one fatty material and at least one polyorganosiloxane.
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