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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2005
Kevin Graham Blyth, Tyne & Wear, GB;
Andrew Russell Graydon, Gateshead, GB;
Julian David Martin, Newcastle/Tyne, GB;
Colin Stephenson, Newcastle/Tyne, GB;
Kevin Graham Blyth, Tyne & Wear, GB;
Andrew Russell Graydon, Gateshead, GB;
Julian David Martin, Newcastle/Tyne, GB;
Colin Stephenson, Newcastle/Tyne, GB;
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to an auxiliary composition in particulate form for the laundering or treatment of fabrics, the auxiliary composition comprises a co-particulate admix of: (i) clay; and (ii) silicone; and (iii) optionally, a charged polymeric fabric-softening boosting component; and (iv) optionally one or more adjunct components; wherein the auxiliary composition has a Flowability Index (FI) of from 0.5 to 21, wherein FI=P×R, wherein P=the weight average primary particle size of the clay expressed in micrometers, and R=the weight ratio of silicone to clay.