Process for cleaning and softening fabrics
US7572761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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