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Drycleaning method using dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether

US7144850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2004
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06L1/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A drycleaning method is disclosed. In the method, a composition that comprises at least about 85 wt. % dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) is used. The limited solubility of water in DMM is ideal for drycleaning. The method provides good stain removal and fast drying while avoiding excessive fabric shrinkage or soil redeposition.

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