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Softener composition

US7351685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2003
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06M2200/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a softener composition which contains a softening base having an excellent softening effect and satisfactory biodegradability. That is, the present invention provides the softener composition which comprises (A) a nonionic compound which has at least one C5-36 alkyl or alkenyl group and an amide bond but contains no dissociative group of amino or carboxyl group; and (B) at least one member selected among (B-α) cationic or ampholytic surfactants having one C5-36 alkyl or alkenyl group or one optionally substituted aryl group and (B-β) amino compounds having at least one C5-36 alkyl or alkenyl group and salts of the compounds.

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