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Formulations of fluorescent whitening agents in dispersed form

US8679199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2012
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06P3/701
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion containing (a) a fluorescent whitening agent, (b) a dispersing agent, (c) a β-1,3-glucan and, optionally, (d) a vat dye and the use of the aqueous dispersions for whitening synthetic fibers, in particular polyester and polyacrylonitrile.

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