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(43) Date of publication: 08.04.1998 Bulletin 1998/15 (21) Application number: 95924005.0 (22) Date of filing: 20.06.1995

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):  C11D 3/ 39( . ) C11D 1/ 52( . ) C11D 17/ 00( . ) (86) International application number: PCT/US1995/007823 (87) International publication number: WO 1997/000937 (09.01.1997 Gazette 1997/03)

(84) Designated Contracting States: DE FR GB IT (71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (US)	(72) Inventors: BOUTIQUE, Jean-Pol B-5030 Ernage (BE) BURNS, Michael, Eugene Hamilton, OH 45011 (US) JOHNSTON, James, Pyott B-3090 Overijse (BE) MEYER, Axel B-1040 Brussels (BE) (74) Representative: Engisch, Gautier, et al  Procter & Gamble European Technical Center N.V. Temselaan 100 1853 Strombeek-Bever 1853 Strombeek-Bever (BE)