The Procter Gamble Company

Alen David Streuther

Toan Trinh

Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr

Eva Schneiderman

Helen Bernardo Tordil

Alex Haejoon Chung

Robert Mermelstein

Thomas Edward Ward

Marjorie Mossman Peffly

Ann Margaret Wolff

Daniel Scott Cobb

Ricky Ah-Man Woo

Anthony James Burns

Erin Lynn Rosenbalm

William Tucker Campbell

The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. The composition also comprises a wrinkle control agent which is fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, hydrophilic plasticizer, lithium salt, or mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers. The cyclodextrin/surfactant combination, either alone, or in combination with the other ingredients, provides improved antimicrobial activity.

Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor and wrinkle control

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Florence, KY, United States of America

Alen David Streuther