Polymeric agents that improve primary washing efficiency

US9090856B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA · DE
• Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Föderung der Wissenschaften e.V. · US

Inventors

• Nicole Plath · Goldkronach, DE
• Inga Kerstin Vockenroth · Goldkronach, DE
• Eva-Maria Wikker · Monheim, DE
• Benoit Luneau · Ratingen, DE
• Andre Laschewsky · Potsdam, DE
• Michael Pach · Potsdam, DE
• Erik Wischerhoff · Potsdam, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 6, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Mar 6, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C08F220/58
• WIPO field: Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The primary washing power of washing and cleaning agents was to be improved, in particular with respect to oil- and/or fat-containing stains. This was achieved substantially by the incorporation of polymers that derive from N,N-dimethylacrylamide.