Fabric color restoration composition, article, and method

a technology of fabric and composition, applied in the direction of detergent composition, dyeing process, detergent compounding agent, etc., can solve the problems of faded fabrics, insufficient silicone polymer to produce visible color restoration of colored fabrics, and commercial wrinkle control compositions commercialized, so as to eliminate or reduce the need for touch-up ironing, reduce wrinkles, and improve softness

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-16
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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[0005]The compositions and methods described herein restore faded, non-white color in fabrics, including clothing, dry cleanables, linens, bed clothes, upholstery, and draperies, and have supplemental benefits such as wrinkle reduction, freshness, and improved softness. Other surfaces can be treated including, but not limited to, automobile interiors, shoes, and furniture. The compositions and methods described herein can be used on damp or dry clothing to restore faded color and give clothes a ready to wear or use look. The compositions and methods described herein also essentially eliminate or reduce the need for touch up ironing usually associated with closet, drawer, and suitcase storage of garments. Fabric color restoration in the context of this invention means restoration of color appearance, unless the composition optionally contains a dye or colorant to “re-color” faded colored fabrics.

Problems solved by technology

Age and laundering of fabrics, especially clothing, results in fading and dulling of non-white colors that eventually results in clothing obsolescence and expensive replacement.
The commercial wrinkle control compositions commercialized by this assignee, however, do not include sufficient silicone polymer to produce visible color restoration of colored, faded fabrics.
It has also been found that in using spray treatments, an appreciable amount of the aqueous composition misses the fabric, and instead falls on flooring surfaces, such as rugs, carpets, concrete floors, tiled floors, linoleum floors, and bathtub floors, which can leave a silicone layer that is accumulated on and / or cured on and / or bonded to the flooring surfaces.
Such silicones that are accumulated on such surfaces, and especially those that are bonded to such surfaces, are difficult to remove.
Flooring surfaces thus can become slippery and can present a safety hazard to the household members.

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ABCDIngredient(%)(%)(%)(%)DC Q2-5247a—1.53.005.00Silwet L-7600b———1.00Ethanol—3.009.909.90Hydroxypropyl Beta—0.751.501.50Cyclodextrin (40%)cLuviflex Soft (30%)d—1.332.672.67Sodium Hydroxide (20%)e0.18 (as0.35 (as0.35 (asneeded)needed)needed)Perfume—0.0450.200.20Proxel GXL (19.3%)f—0.08——Acticide B 20 (20%)g——0.050.05DI Water10093.1282.3379.33Total100100100100aSilicone graft type polyether from Dow Corning (dimethyl, methylhydroxypropyl, ethoxylated propoxylated siloxane, primarily CAS# 68937-55-3) comprised of siloxane, EO, and PO.bSilicone polymer surfactant from GE (CAS# 68938-54-5) derived from polydimethyl siloxane to which ethylene oxide has been attached with a viscosity of about 4000 and methyl end capped.cSupplied as an aqueous solution (Cavitron 82057) from Cargill Incorporated.dA Copolymer of ethyl acrylate and methacrylic acid (CAS# 25212-88-8) supplied by BASF Corporation.eSodium hydroxide solution usage adjusted to achieve a final ...

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and D were made by the following procedure:

1. Add DI water to container.

2. Add Acticide B 20.

3. Add Luviflex Soft.

4. Add Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin.

5. Add DC Q2-5247.

[0299]6. Add Silwet L-7600 (if present).

7. Add Ethanol.

8. Add Perfume.

[0300]9. Mix for about 5 minutes until all components appear blended.

10. Measure pH.

[0301]11. Add 20% NaOH slowly, while mixing, until a pH of 6.5 (+ / −0.5) is reached.

12. Continue to mix for approximately 30 minutes.

13. Dispense 280 grams (+ / −2 grams) into an empty aerosol can (DOT 2Q aluminum can).

14. Place valve into the filled can and crimp.

15. Gas the crimped can to 125 psig with nitrogen (about 2 grams).

16. Apply actuator to the can.

[0302]The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a ...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a stable, preferably well dispersed, more preferably translucent, and even more preferably clear, aqueous fabric color-restoring composition, fabric color-restoring methods, and articles of manufacture that use such fabric color-restoring composition. The fabric color-restoring composition comprises an effective amount of a silicone polymer fabric color-restoring agent, typically the minimum levels of fabric color-restoring agent included in the composition are at least about 1.75%, preferably at least about 2.0%, more preferably at least about 2.5%, even more preferably at least about 3.0% and typically maximum levels of fabric color-restoring agent are less than about 10.0%, preferably less than about 7.0%, particularly in the range of about 3.0% to about 6.0%; and optionally, but preferably, an effective amount to increase the coefficient of static friction, of a static friction-increasing agent.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to fabric care compositions and methods for treating fabrics in order to improve various properties of fabrics, in particular, restoration of color appearance in faded fabrics.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Age and laundering of fabrics, especially clothing, results in fading and dulling of non-white colors that eventually results in clothing obsolescence and expensive replacement. As a result, there has been a long-felt need to find a product that is simple and easy to use for at least partially restoring faded, non-white color in fabrics, particularly in articles of clothing.[0003]Various compositions are disclosed in patents and applications of this assignee, as well as other applicants, as wrinkle control compositions. The commercial wrinkle control compositions commercialized by this assignee, however, do not include sufficient silicone polymer to produce visible color restoration of colored, faded fabrics. Prior art wrinkle ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06P5/00
CPCC11D3/3738D06L4/00C11D17/041
Inventor WAHL, ERROL HOFFMANWATKINS, MICHELE ANNBROWN, JODI LEEFRANKENBACH, GAYLE MARIEHEIST, BRENT MICHAEL
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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