Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.

Matthew E Langer

Ferial Khorshahi

John F Hessel

Michael Paul Aronson

Simon R Ellis

Katherine Lee

Russell J Ward

Dennis Brian Sinfield

The invention is concerned with compositions comprising novel water-dispersible copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range. Because of the R.sub.3 group used in the invention, the copolymers used in the compositions of the invention permit higher loading of UV monomers than previously obtainable.

Compositions comprising high loading water-dispersible UVA and/or UVB

The present invention relates to novel fabric care compositions water containing dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UV-absorbing monomer and one hydrophilic monomer component.

Fabric care composition comprising water soluble or water-dispersible

The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range. Because of the R.sub.3 group used in the invention, the copolymers of the invention permit higher loading of UV monomers than previously obtainable.

High loading water-dispersible UVA and/or UVB light-absorbing copolymer

The invention is concerned with novel water-dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UVA light-absorbing monomer, one UVB light-absorbing monomer, one hydrophilic monomer, and optionally one hydrophobic monomer component. The UVA light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 320-400 nm range. The UVB light-absorbing monomer absorbs at .lambda.max ultraviolet light in the 290-320 nm range.

Water-dispersible copolymer containing UVA and UVB light-absorbing

The present invention pertains to fabric softener compositions comprising a surfactant, a fatty acid and a polymeric whitening agent which contains both a fluorescent portion and a hydrophilic portion. Applicants have shown that the polymers can be used in (1) softener compositions wherein biodegradable cationic surfactants are used; and (2) in concentrated softener compositions (i.e., compositions containing 40-80% fabric softener). In concentrated compositions, desirably the use of FFA is minimized or eliminated.

Fabric softener compositions containing a polymeric fluorescent

The invention relates to novel water-dispersible or water-soluble copolymers which contain at least one UV-absorbing monomer and one hydrophilic monomer component. These copolymers may be used in fabric care compositions and provide anti-fading and soil release benefits.

Water dispersible or water soluble copolymer containing UV-absorbing

The invention is concerned with a novel route for making 4,4'-bis(carboalkoxystilbene) derivatives. The process involved is a variation of the Wittig process and allows the compound to be obtained in a less costly and safer way.

Process for synthesizing 4,4'-bis(carboalkoxystilbene) derivatives

The present invention pertains to fabric detergent and fabric care compositions comprising a surfactant and a polymeric whitening agent which contains both a fluorescent portion and a hydrophilic portion. The use of these copolymers allows certain substrates, such as polyester or soiled cottons, to be brightened more readily then previously known.

Fabric care compositions containing a polymeric fluorescent whitening

The present invention pertains to polymeric whitening agents which contain both a fluorescent portion and a hydrophilic portion. These copolymers may be used on certain substrates, such as polyester or soiled cottons, for a greater brightening than previously known.

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Matthew E Langer