Patent ID: 11873465
Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
Field: Basic materials chemistry (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C | IPC C

Claim 8:
9. A method of removing oils and transfats from soiled spun polyester comprising;
treating said soiled polyester with a composition comprising a C10—[PO]8-[EO]y Guerbet alcohol wherein y is 3-10 and a cosurfactant comprising an EO/PO block copolymer, an alkoxylated alcohol, or an alkyl ether diamine so that an emulsion is formed, and thereafter, rinsing said polyester so that emulsified oils and transfats are removed,, wherein the ratio of the Guerbet alcohol to the cosurfactant is from about 1:1 to about 5:1, and, wherein the composition is substantially free of an alkalinity source.