US4780499A
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Fabric finish with alpha olefin resins and process
Assignee: SC Johnson and Son Inc
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Filing: 1987-04-09
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2007-04-09
Abstract
Abstract An aqueous fabric finishing composition includes a solubilized polymer of from 40 to 51 mole percent of a mixture of higher one-alkenes and from 60 to 49 mole percent maleic anhydride.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Villarreal
- 👤 Calvin J. Verbrugge
- 👤 Fred J. Reichley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06M; D06M15/00; D06M15/19; D06M15/21; D06M15/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An aqueous fabric finishing composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solubilized polymer of (a) from about 40 to 51 mole percent of at least one higher 1-alkene having at least 10 carbon atoms and consisting essentially of a mixture of (i) 1-octadecene with (ii) mixed C 20 , C 22 , C 24 1-alkenes or mixed C 30+ 1-alkenes, and (b) from about 60 to 49 mole percent of maleic anhydride, said composition being adapted to be applied to fabrics and fixed threto under heat and pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An aqueous fabric finishing composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solubilized polymer of (a) from about 40 to 51 mole percent of at least one higher 1-alkene having at least 10 carbon atoms and consisting essentially of a mixture of (i) 1-octadecene with (ii) mixed C 20 , C 22 , C 24 1-alkenes or mixed C 30+ 1-alkenes, and (b) from about 60 to 49 mole percent of maleic anhydride, said composition being adapted to be applied to fabrics and fixed threto under heat and pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the polymer is present in amounts from about 1 to 7% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the polymer is solubilized with an aqueous base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 3 in which the base is ammonium hydroxide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 3 in which the base is employed in amounts from 0.2 to 2.0% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the pH of the composition is maintained from about 7.5 to 8.6.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
An aqueous fabric finishing composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solubilized polymer of 25 mole percent 1-octadecene, 25 mole percent 1-triacontene and higher 1-alkenes and 50 mole percent maleic anhydride, said composition being adapted to be applied to fabrics and fixed thereto under heat and pressure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
An aqueous fabric finishing composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solubilized polymer of 25 mole percent 1-octadecene, 25 mole percent 1-triacontene and higher 1-alkenes and 50 mole percent maleic anhydride, said composition being adapted to be applied to fabrics and fixed thereto under heat and pressure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
An aqueous fabric finishing composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solubilized polymer formed from about (a) 1 to 40 mole percent of a 1-alkene having 18 carbon atoms, (b) 1 to 40 mole percent of at least one 1-alkene having at least 20 carbon atoms and (c) 49-60 mole percent of maleic anhydride, said composition being adapted to be applied to fabrics and fixed thereto under heat and pressure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
An aqueous fabric finishing composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solubilized polymer formed from about (a) 1 to 40 mole percent of a 1-alkene having 18 carbon atoms, (b) 1 to 40 mole percent of at least one 1-alkene having at least 20 carbon atoms and (c) 49-60 mole percent of maleic anhydride, said composition being adapted to be applied to fabrics and fixed thereto under heat and pressure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
The composition of claim 8 wherein the polymer is formed from about (a) 10 to 40 mole pecent of a 1-alkene having 18 carbon atoms, (b) 40 to 10 mole percent of at least one 1-alkene having at least 20 carbon atoms and (c) 60-49 mole percent of maleic anhydride.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 8 in which the polymer is present in amounts from about 1 to 7% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The compositon of claim 8 in which the polymer is solubilized with aqueous base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The compositon of claim 11 in which the base is ammonium hydroxide.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The compositon of claim in which dthe base is employed in amounts from 0.2 to 2.0% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The compositon of claim 8 in which the pH of the composition is maintained from about 7.5 to 8.6.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 including a propellant to render the composition self-propelled.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The compositon of claim 8 including a propellant to render the composition self-propelled.
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