Liquid and soil repellent compositions for fibers
AssigneeInvista North America S.A R.L.
InventorsIsaac K. Iverson, James E. Copenhafer, Charles N. Kelcey, Michelle A. IVY
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Abstract
Included are compositions for fibers which include a clay nanoparticle and a wax. The composition provides the fibers with oil and water repellency.
Claims27
A composition in an aqueous dispersion comprising a combination of a soil repellent composition and a liquid repellent composition;
- (a) said soil repellent composition comprising at least one clay nanoparticle component and optionally a first surfactant;
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- (b) said liquid repellent composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant.
An article comprising fiber and a composition in an aqueous dispersion comprising a combination of a soil repellent composition and a liquid repellent composition;
- (a) said soil repellent composition comprising at least one clay nanoparticle component and optionally a first surfactant;
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- (b) said liquid repellent composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant.
A method for providing soil and liquid repellency to an article comprising applying a composition to the article wherein said composition in an aqueous dispersion comprises a combination of a soil repellent composition and a liquid repellent composition;
- (a) said soil repellent composition comprising at least one clay nanoparticle component and optionally a first surfactant;
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- (b) said liquid repellent composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.