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Process for preparing a textile treatment auxiliary composition and a process for preparing a composition for the laundering and treatment of fabric

US7638478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2006
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/065
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a textile treatment auxiliary composition in particulate form, wherein the composition comprises anionic surfactant, clay and silicone, and wherein the process comprises the steps of: (i) contacting the silicone with water and a first anionic surfactant, to form an aqueous silicone mixture in emulsified form; and (ii) thereafter contacting the aqueous silicone mixture with the clay, a second anionic surfactant and optionally additional water to form a mixture of clay and silicone; (iii) further mixing the mixture of clay and silicone; and (iv) optionally drying and optionally cooling the mixture formed in step (iii).

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