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Compositions useful as rinse cycle fabric softeners

US7018973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2005
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2025

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  • 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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