| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/US97/18568 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 15, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 15, 1999 PCT Filed Oct. 10, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/16609 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 23, 1998The present invention discloses asymmetrical bleach activators for use in both solid and liquid additive, bleaching and detergent compositions. The asymmetrical bleach activators display the unique ability to form both hydrophilic and hydrophobic bleaching agents in aqueous liquors such as bleaching solutions. Thus, fabrics, hard surfaces or dishes having hydrophobic stains such as dingy and or hydrophilic stains such as beverages can be effectively cleaned or bleached using the bleach activators of the present invention. |