WATER SOLUBLE DYE COMPLEXING POLYMERS AS DYE TRANSFER INHIBITORS IN LAUNDRY DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITIONS

摘要

This invention relates to dye complexing polymers, and, more particularly, to water soluble poly(vinylpyridine betaines) containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylate salt. The polymers herein have effective dye transfer inhibitor (DTI) properties for use, for example, in laundry detergent and fabric softener compositions.