Patent ID: 6803034
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A method for reducing or removing odors and fungal growth on and/or in a protective garment comprising ballistic fabrics, the method comprises the step of contacting the garment with a composition comprising:(a) front about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the composition, a silicone surfactant; (b) from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the composition, a silicone wrinkle control agent comprising carboxylic acid moieties; (c) from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the composition, a fabric care saccharide; (d) from about 0.01% to about 25% by weight of the composition, an odor control agent comprising cyclodextrin; (e) from about 0.001% to about 0.8% by weight of the composition, an antimicrobial active; (f) from about 0.003% to about 0.5% by weight of the composition perfume; (g) a carrier; and (h) optionally, an adjunct ingredient selected from the group consisting of adjunct odor-controlling materials, chelating agents, viscosity control agents, additional antistatic agents, insect and moth repelling agents, colorants, anti-clogging agents, and mixtures thereof; wherein the garment does not exhibits reduced ballistic properties after at least two applications of the composition.