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Fabric washing process and detergent composition for use therein

CA 1137384 A · Owner: Unilever Limited · Inventors: Morris, Ronald M.; Samuel, John R.

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A process for washing fabrics includes the steps of contacting the fabrics with a liquor containing a detergent active compound and an orthophosphate and subsequently contacting the fabrics with a liquor containing a tripolyphosphate. The tripolyphosphate may be added to the orthophosphate-containing liquor or may be present in a separate liquor. In the former case the tripolyphosphate may be present from the start of the wash but in a form to delay its dissolution in the liquor, such as by being encapsulated cogranulated or contained in a sachet. Delay times of about 5 minutes are disclosed. The method leads to reduced incrustation on fabrics.

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  • Granted December 14, 1982. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 14, 1999.
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FiledOctober 24, 1980
GrantedDecember 14, 1982
Term endedDecember 14, 1999
Patent numberCA 1137384 A
Classification (IPC)C11D3/06 +2 more

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1981198319851987198919911993199519971999Application filedOct 24, 1980Patent grantedDec 14, 1982Term endedDec 14, 1999

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