| abstract |
Dirt-removing polyesters are disclosed, obtained by polycondensation of given amounts of at least one di- or higher valued carboxylic acid, or the C1-C4 alkyl ester thereof, at least one divalent alcohol, such as ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol, a polyalkylene glycol, an alkoxylation product of a long chain alcohol and at least one polyol such as glycerine, with removal by distillation of water and volatile alcohols until a hydroxy number of less than 65 is obtained. The polyesters are suitable for use as adjuncts for washing or cleaning agents and for improving the anti-static and slip properties of textiles. |