Biodegradable polyalkylene oxide ester grafts: BASFRecent Research Landscape
Dye leaching during laundering leads to garment discoloration and consumer dissatisfaction. These polymers act as engineered transfer inhibitors that stabilize pigments while ensuring environmental compliance through controlled backbone degradation.
What technical problems is BASF addressing in Biodegradable polyalkylene oxide ester grafts?
Hydrophobic soil adhesion
(21)evidences
Inadequate removal of stubborn residues from rigid substrates during automated cleaning cycles. Improving soil detachment prevents film buildup and spotting on surfaces.
Unintended dye transfer
(19)evidences
Textile dyes migrate from colored fabrics to other surfaces during laundering or processing. Preventing this degradation of aesthetic quality is the primary functional requirement for these biodegradable polymers.
Soil redeposition during laundering
(13)evidences
Non-uniform substitution during the alkoxylation and carboxylation of amine scaffolds leads to unpredictable chemical reactivity. Achieving precise structural control ensures reproducible performance in industrial formulations.