Compositions and methods for imparting liquid repellency and dry soil resistance to fibers and articles thereof
US8057693B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31663
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting liquid repellency and dry soil resistance to fibers. The compositions are composed of (a) a silsesquioxane, (b) a wax, (c) a surfactant, and (b) water. Also disclosed are kits comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising a silsesquioxane and a first surfactant and (b) a second aqueous composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant. Finally, fibers and articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein are provided.
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