Composition containing a hue adjuster

A polymer thiophene color modifier in laundry care compositions addresses the challenge of ineffective whitening at lower temperatures by depositing on textiles, enhancing brightness and extending fabric life.

JP7888687B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-13MILLIKEN & CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024194377
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-01-25
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2026-07-13
Estimated Expiration
2041-02-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Laundry care compositions fail to effectively whiten textiles at lower temperatures and shorter wash cycles, and strong bleaching chemicals can damage fabrics and the environment.

Method used

Incorporation of a polymer thiophene color modifier into laundry care compositions, which deposits on textiles during washing to improve whitening, extending fabric lifecycle without using harsh chemicals.

Benefits of technology

The polymer thiophene color modifier enhances textile whitening, particularly on cellulose-containing fabrics, providing a brighter appearance and longer fabric lifespan.

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Abstract

To provide a laundry care composition comprising a polymeric thiophene hueing agent which has been demonstrated to whiten textile articles, such as cellulose-containing fabrics.SOLUTION: A laundry care composition comprises a laundry care ingredient and 0.0001-1.0 wt.% of a polymeric thiophene hueing agent with a structure of Formula (I).SELECTED DRAWING: None
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