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The oxidative bleaching process plays a key role in removing unwanted stains from laundry. This review covers methods of generation of active oxygen bleaching species, their activation and application. In addition, the requirements for commercially acceptable oxygen bleach products are discussed.
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Milne, N.J. Oxygen bleaching systems in domestic laundry. J Surfact Deterg 1, 253–261 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11743-998-0029-z
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