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Process for cleaning and softening fabrics

US7572761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2005
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/62
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Laundry detergents comprising a fabric softening effective amount of an alkoxypropylamine of structures (I) or (II)R1—O—(CH2)3—NHR2  (I)R1—O—(CH2)3—NR32(CH3)+X−  (II)wherein R1 is a C8-20 alkyl group, R2 is hydrogen or (CH2)3NH2, R3 is CH3 or CH2CH2OH and X− is an anion, or of a salt of a compound of structure (I), provide simultaneous cleaning and softening of fabrics without the need for an additional fabric softener.

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