AU3762399A - Fabric wrinkle control composition and method - Google Patents

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AU3762399A
AU3762399A AU37623/99A AU3762399A AU3762399A AU 3762399 A AU3762399 A AU 3762399A AU 37623/99 A AU37623/99 A AU 37623/99A AU 3762399 A AU3762399 A AU 3762399A AU 3762399 A AU3762399 A AU 3762399A
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Raymond Edward Bolich Jr.
Earl David Brock
Anthony James Burns
William Tucker Campbell
Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch
Robert Mermelstein
Marjorie Mossman Peffly
John William Smith
Alen David Streutker
Helen Bernardo Tordil
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WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 FABRIC WRINKLE CONTROL COMPOSITION AND METHOD TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to fabric care compositions and methods for treating fabrics in order to improve various properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Wrinkles in textile fabrics are caused by the bending and creasing of the textile material which places an external portion of a filament in a yarn under tension while the internal portion of that filament in the yarn is placed under compression. Particularly with cotton fabrics, the hydrogen bonding that occurs between the cellulose molecules contributes to keeping wrinkles in place. The wrinkling of fabric, in particular clothing, is therefore subject to the inherent tensional elastic deformation and recovery properties of the fibers which constitute the yarn and fabrics. In the modem world, with the increase of hustle and bustle and travel, there is a demand for a quick fix which will help to diminish the labor involved in home laundering and/or the cost and time involved in dry cleaning or commercial laundering. This has brought additional pressure to bear on textile technologists to produce a product that will sufficiently reduce wrinkles in fabrics, especially clothing, and to produce a good appearance through a simple, convenient application of a product. U.S. Pat. No. 5,532,023, issued Jul. 2, 1996 to Vogel, Wahl, Cappel and Ward discloses aqueous wrinkle control compositions containing non-volatile silicone and film forming polymer. Preferred silicones include reactive silicones and amino-functional silicone, known as "amodimethicone". The composition containing such silicones is applied to fabric from a spray dispenser. It is found that in the spray treatment, an appreciable amount of the aqueous composition misses the fabric, and instead falls on flooring surfaces, such as rugs, carpets, concrete floors, tiled floors, linoleum floors, bathtub floors, which leaves a silicone layer that is accumulated on and/or cured on and/or bonded to the flooring surfaces. Such silicones that are accumulated on such surfaces, and especially those that are bonded to such surfaces are difficult to remove. Flooring surfaces thus become slippery and can present a safety hazard to the household members. U.S. Pat. No. 5,573,695, issued Nov. 12, 1996 to E. F. Targosz discloses an aqueous wrinkle removal composition containing a vegetable oil based cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant, and an anionic fluorosurfactant. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 4,661,268, issued Apr. 28, 1987 to Jacobson et al. discloses a wrinkle removal spray WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 2 comprising an aqueous alcoholic composition containing a dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt and a silicone surfactant and/or a fluoro surfactant. U.S. Pat. No. 5,100,566, issued Mar. 31, 1992 to Agbomeirele et al., discloses a method of reducing wrinkles in fabric by spraying the fabric with an aqueous alcoholic solution of an anionic siliconate alkali metal salt. U.S. Pat. No. 4,806,254, issued Feb. 21, 1989 to J. A. Church discloses fabric wrinkle removal aqueous alcoholic solution containing glycerine and a nonionic surfactant. These patents are incorporated herein by reference. The present invention reduces wrinkles in fabrics, including clothing, dry cleanables, linens, bed clothes, and draperies, without the need for ironing. The present invention can be used on damp or dry clothing to relax wrinkles and give clothes a ready to wear or use look that is demanded by today's fast paced world. The present invention also essentially eliminates the need for touch up ironing usually associated with closet, drawer, and suitcase storage of garments. In a preferred aspect, an additional benefit of the composition of the present invention is an improved garment shape, body and crispness. When ironing is desired however, the composition of the present invention can also act as an excellent ironing aid. The present invention makes the task of ironing easier and faster by creating less iron drag. When used as an ironing aid, the compositions of the present invention help produce a crisp, smooth appearance. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a stable, preferably well dispersed, more preferably translucent, and even more preferably clear, aqueous fabric wrinkle controlling composition, fabric wrinkle control methods, and articles of manufacture that use such fabric wrinkle controlling composition. The fabric wrinkle control composition comprises: (A). an effective amount of a wrinkle control agent, selected from the group consisting of fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, lithium salts, and mixtures thereof, typically the minimum levels of wrinkle control agent included in the composition are at least about 0.025%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1%, even more preferably at least about 0.2%, even more highly preferably at least about 0.4%, and most preferably at least about 0.5% and typically maximum levels of wrinkle control composition are less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2.7%, even more highly preferably less than about 2%, and most preferably less than about 1.5%by weight of the usage composition WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 (B). optionally, an effective amount to soften fibers and/or soften any shape retention polymer, when present, of hydrophilic plasticizer wrinkle control agent; (C). optionally, but preferably, to reduce surface tension, and/or to improve performance and formulatability, an effective amount of surfactant; (D). optionally, but preferably, an effective amount to absorb malodor, of an odor control agent; (E). optionally, but preferably, an effective amount to provide olfactory effects of perfume; (F). optionally, an effective amount, to kill, or reduce the growth of microbes, of antimicrobial active; (G). optionally, an effective amount to provide improved antimicrobial action for, e.g., the antimicrobial active, of aminocarboxylate chelator; (H). optionally, an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative, especially when said antimicrobial active is not sufficient to act as a preservative; and (I). aqueous carrier, said composition preferably being essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric under usage conditions and said composition preferably either having volatile silicone as the fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer that contains an effective amount of carboxyl groups to control amine odor, or lithium salts and/or said composition being applied as small droplets to the fabric. The present invention also relates to concentrated compositions, which are diluted to form compositions with the usage concentrations, as given hereinabove, for use in the "usage conditions". The present invention also relates to the compositions incorporated into a spray dispenser to create an article of manufacture that can facilitate treatment of articles and/or surfaces with said compositions containing wrinkle control agent and other optional ingredients at a level that is effective, yet is not discernible when dried on the surfaces. The spray dispenser comprises manually activated and non-manual powered (operated) spray means and a container containing the wrinkle controlling composition. The present invention also comprises the use of small particle diameter droplets of the compositions herein to treat fabrics, to provide superior performance, e.g., the method of applying the compositions to fabrics, etc. as very small particles (droplets) preferably having weight average diameter particle sizes (diameters) of from about 5 tm WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 4 to about 250 gm, more preferably from about 10 tm to about 120 Vm, and even more preferably from about 20 pm to about 100 gm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (A). Wrinkle Control Agents As discussed before, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for fabric wrinkle control that utilize, at least in an effective amount to minimize wrinkles, typically minimum levels of wrinkle control agent included in the composition are at least about 0.025%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1%, even more preferably at least about 0.2%, even more highly preferably at least about 0.4%, and most preferably at least about 0.5% and typically maximum levels of wrinkle control composition are less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2.7%, even more highly preferably less than about 2%, and most preferably less than about 1.5% by weight of the usage composition, of wrinkle control agent, selected from the group consisting of fabric (fiber) lubricant, shape retention polymer, lithium salts, and mixtures thereof. Fiber lubricants impart a lubricating property or increased gliding ability to fibers in fabric, particularly clothing. Not to be bound by theory, it is believed that water and other alcoholic solvents break or weaken the hydrogen bonds that hold the wrinkles, the fabric lubricant facilitates the ability of the fibers to glide on one another to further release the fibers from the wrinkle condition in wet or damp fabric. After the fabric is dried, the residual silicone can provide lubricity to reduce the tendency of fabric rewrinkling. Specifically, the preferred fabric lubricant is dimethylsiloxane silicone, more preferably volatile dimethylsiloxane. The volatile silicones provide surprisingly good fiber lubrication without the risk of unacceptable build-up on the fabric and/or surrounding surfaces due to their volatile nature. The volatile silicones also provide a desirable control over the formation of wrinkles in fabrics while the fabrics are being dried. When silicone is present, it is present in at least an effective amount to provide lubrication of the fibers and thus reduce the wrinkled appearance of the fabric, typically minimum levels of wrinkle control agent included in the composition are at least about 0.025%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1%, even more preferably at least about 0.2%, even more highly preferably at least about 0.4%, and most preferably at least about 0.5% and typically maximum levels of wrinkle control composition are less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2.7%, even more highly preferably WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 5 less than about 2%, and most preferably less than about 1.5%, by weight of the usage composition. The shape retention polymers can be natural, or synthetic, and can act by forming a film, and/or by providing adhesive properties. E.g., the present invention can optionally use film-forming and/or adhesive polymer to impart shape retention to fabric, particularly clothing. The preferred shape retention polymer is copolymer containing hydrophilic unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acid monomers, and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof, more preferably copolymer containing hydrophobic monomers and hydrophilic monomers wherein the hydrophilic monomers include unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acid monomers, and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. Highly preferred shape retention polymers contain silicone moieties in the polymer, including graft and block copolymers of silicone with moieties containing hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic monomers. The silicone-containing copolymers in the spray composition of the present invention provide shape retention, body, and/or good, soft fabric feel. The preferred shape retention polymers of the current invention surprisingly provide control of certain amine type malodors on fabrics, in addition to providing the fabric wrinkle control benefit. When the shape retention polymer is present, it is present in least an effective amount to provide wrinkle control and/or shape retention, typically from about 0.05% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 3%, and even more preferably from about 0.3% to about 1.5%, by weight of the usage composition. Aqueous compositions comprising lithium salts and/or lithium salt hydrates provide improved fabric wrinkle control. The preferred lithium salt is lithium bromide, lithium lactate, and/or mixtures thereof. Useful levels of lithium salts are from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 7%, and more preferably from about 1% to about 5%, by weight of the usage composition. In highly preferred versions, the compositions can also comprise: (B). optionally, an effective amount of hydrophilic plasticizer, e.g., from about 0.01% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 2%, and more preferably from about 0. 1% to about 1%, by weight of the usage composition, for improved wrinkle control and/or fabric feel; (C). optionally, but preferably, to reduce surface tension and/or to improve performance and formulatability, an effective amount of surfactant, e.g., typically minimum levels of surfactant included in the composition are at least about 0.01%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1%, even more preferably at least about 0.2%, even more WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 6 highly preferably at least about 0.4%, and most preferably at least about 0.5% and typically maximum levels of surfactant included in the wrinkle control composition are less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2.7%, even more highly preferably less than about 2%, and most preferably less than about 1%by weight of the usage composition; of surfactant. (Preferred surfactants for use to dissolve shape retention polymers are alkyl ethoxylate surfactants having a C8-C16 alkyl group and containing from about 2 to about 6 ethyleneoxy groups, more preferably having a C8-C15 alkyl group and containing from about 2 to about 4 ethyleneoxy groups; a preferred surfactant for emulsifying silicones is polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane surfactant providing an aqueous surface tension of below about 32 mN/m, more preferably below about 30 mN/m, and even more preferably below about 25 mN/m; a preferred surfactant for improving the miscibility, dispersibility and/or solubility of various nonionic surfactants is anionic surfactant.); (D). optionally, but preferably, an effective amount to reduce malodor, of odor control agent, selected from the group consisting of uncomplexed cyclodextrin (preferably p-cyclodextrin, o-cyclodextrin, y-cyclodextrin, water-soluble derivatives thereof, or mixtures thereof); metal salt (preferably zinc salt, copper salt, or mixtures thereof); water-soluble alkali metal carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts (preferably sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or mixtures thereof); enzyme (preferably protease); zeolites; activated carbon; low molecular weight polyacrylic acid; and mixtures thereof; (E). optionally, but preferably, an effective amount to provide olfactory effects, of perfume, typically from about 0.003% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.3%, and more preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.2%, by weight of the usage composition; (F). optionally, an effective amount, to kill, or reduce the growth of, microbes, of antimicrobial active; preferably from about 0.001% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.002% to about 1%, and even more preferably from about 0.003% to about 0.3%, by weight of the usage composition; (G). optionally, an effective amount to assist in antimicrobial action of aminocarboxylate chelator; preferably from about 0.001% to about 0.3%, WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 7 preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.1%, and more preferably from about 0.02% to about 0.05%, by weight of the usage composition; (H). optionally, an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative; and (I). aqueous carrier, said composition being preferably well dispersed, more preferably translucent, and even more preferably clear, and preferably being essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric under usage conditions. The present invention also relates to fabric wrinkle control methods and articles of manufacture that use such fabric wrinkle control composition. Thus the present invention relates to the compositions incorporated into a spray dispenser to create an article of manufacture that can facilitate treatment of fabric surfaces with said fabric wrinkle control compositions containing a wrinkle control agent and other optional ingredients at a level that is effective, yet is not discernible when dried on the surfaces. The spray dispenser comprises manually activated and non-manual powered spray means and container containing the wrinkle controlling composition. The present invention also relates to concentrated compositions, wherein the level of wrinkle control agent is from about 1% to about 99%, preferably from about 2% to about 80%, more preferably from about 3% to about 60%, and even more preferably from about 5 to about 20%, by weight of the concentrated composition. The concentrated composition is typically diluted to form usage compositions, with usage concentrations of, e.g., from about 0.025% to about 10%, by weight of the usage composition, of wrinkle control active as given hereinabove. Specific levels of other optional ingredients in the concentrated composition can readily be determined from the desired usage composition and the desired degree of concentration. I. COMPOSITION WRINKLE CONTROL AGENT The composition contains an effective amount of fabric wrinkle control agent, preferably selected from the group consisting of: fiber lubricant, shape retention polymer, lithium salt, optional hydrophilic plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. (1). Fiber Lubricants The present invention can use fiber lubricants to impart a lubricating property, or increased gliding ability, to fibers in fabric, particularly clothing. Not to be bound by theory, it is believed that water and other alcoholic solvents break, or weaken, the hydrogen bonds that hold the wrinkles in fabric, and fabric lubricants facilitate the movement of fibers with respect to one another (glide) to further release the fibers from WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 8 the wrinkle condition in wet or damp fabrics. After the fabric is dried, the residual fiber lubricant, especially silicone, can provide lubricity to reduce the tendency of fabric to rewrinkle. (a). Silicone The present invention can use silicone, a preferred fiber lubricant, to impart a lubricating property, or increased gliding ability, to fibers in fabric, particularly clothing. Nonlimiting examples of useful silicones in the composition of the present invention include noncurable silicones such as polydimethylsilicone and volatile silicones, and curable silicones such as aminosilicones, phenylsilicones and hydroxysilicones. The word "silicone" as used herein preferably refers to emulsified silicones, including those that are commercially available and those that are emulsified in the composition, unless otherwise described. Preferably, the silicones are hydrophobic; are neither irritating, toxic, nor otherwise harmful when applied to fabric or when they come in contact with human skin; are chemically stable under normal use and storage conditions; and are capable of being deposited on fabric. When the composition of this invention is to be dispensed from a spray dispenser in a consumer household setting, the noncurable silicones such as polydimethylsilicone, especially the volatile silicones, are preferred. Curable and/or reactive silicones such as amino-functional silicones and silicones with reactive groups such as Si-OH, Si-H, silanes, and the like, are not preferred in this situation, because the portion of the composition that is sprayed but misses the garment, and falls instead on flooring surfaces, such as rug, carpet, concrete floor, tiled floor, linoleum floor, bathtub floor, can leave a silicone layer that is cured and/or bonded to the flooring surfaces. Such silicones that are bonded to surfaces are difficult to remove from the flooring surfaces. Flooring surfaces thus become slippery and can present a safety hazard to the household members. The curable and reactive silicones can be used in compositions specifically designed for use in enclosed areas such as in a dewrinkling cabinet. Many types of aminofunctional silicones also cause fabric yellowing. Thus, the silicones that cause fabric discoloration are also not preferred. The preferred silicone is volatile silicone fluid which can be cyclic silicone fluid of the formula [(CH3)2SiOln where n ranges between about 3 to about 7, preferably about 5, or a linear silicone polymer fluid having the formula (CH3)3SiO[(CH3)2SiOlmSi(CH3)3 where m can be 0 or greater and has an average value such that the viscosity at 25 C of the silicone fluid is preferably about 5 centistokes or less.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 9 The non-volatile silicones that are useful in the composition of the present invention is polyalkyl and/or phenylsilicones silicone fluids and gums with the following structure: A-Si(R2) -0-[Si(R2) -- O---]q-Si(R2) -A The alkyl groups substituted on the siloxane chain (R) or at the ends of the siloxane chains (A) can have any structure as long as the resulting silicones remain fluid at room temperature. Each R group preferably can be alkyl, aryl, hydroxy, or hydroxyalkyl group, and mixtures thereof, more preferably, each R is methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl group, most preferably R is methyl. Each A group which blocks the ends of the silicone chain can be hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy, propoxy, and aryloxy group, preferably methyl. Suitable A groups include hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy, and propoxy. q is preferably an integer from about 7 to about 8,000. The preferred silicones are polydimethyl siloxanes; more preferred silicones are polydimethyl siloxanes having a viscosity of from about 50 to about 1000,000 centistokes at 25*C. Mixtures of volatile silicones and non-volatile polydimethyl siloxanes are also preferred. Suitable examples include silicones offered by Dow Coming Corporation and General Electric Company. Other useful silicone materials, but less preferred than polydimethylsiloxanes, include materials of the formula: HO-[Si(CH3)2-O]x--{Si(OH)[(CH2)3-NH-(CH2)2-NH2]O}y-H wherein x and y are integers which depend on the molecular weight of the silicone, preferably having a viscosity of from about 10,000 cst to about 500,000 cst at 25'C. This material is also known as "amodimethicone". Although silicones with a high number, e.g., greater than about 0.5 millimolar equivalent of amine groups can be used, they are not preferred because they can cause fabric yellowing. Similarly, silicone materials which can be used correspond to the formulas: (R I)aG3-a-Si-(-OSiG2)n-(OSiGb(R' )2-b)m-O-SiG3-a(R I)a wherein G is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl, OH, and/or C -C 8 alkyl; a denotes 0 or an integer from I to 3; b denotes 0 or 1; the sum of n + m is a number from I to about 2,000; RI is a monovalent radical of formula CpH 2 pL in which p is an integer from 2 to 8 and L is selected from the group consisting of:
-N(R
2
)CH
2
-CH
2
-N(R
2
)
2 ; -N(R2 )2;
-N+(R
2
)
3 A-; and
-N+(R
2
)CH
2 -CH2N+H2 A- WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 10 wherein each R 2 is chosen from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, saturated hydrocarbon radical, and each A- denotes compatible anion, e.g., a halide ion; and R 3-N+ (CH3)2-Z--[Si(CH3)20]f-Si(CH3)2-Z-N+ (CH3)2-R3 * 2CH3COO~ wherein Z = -CH2-CH(OH)-CH20-CH2)3
R
3 denotes a long chain alkyl group; and f denotes an integer of at least about 2. In the formulas herein, each definition is applied individually and averages are included. Another silicone material which can be used, but is less preferred than polydimethyl siloxanes, has the formula: (CH3)3Si-[O-Si(CH3)21n-{OSi(CH3)[(CH2)3-NH-(CH2)2-NH2]}m-OSi(CH3)3 wherein n and m are the same as before. The preferred silicones of this type are those which do not cause fabric discoloration. Alternatively, the silicone material can be provided as a moiety, or a part, of a non-silicone molecule. Examples of such materials are copolymers having siloxane macromers grafted thereto, which meet the functional limitations as defined above. That is, the non-silicone backbone of such polymers should have a molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 1,000,000, and the polymer should have a glass transition temperature (Tg), i.e., the temperature at which the polymer changes from a brittle vitreous state to a plastic state, of greater than about -20'C. . Shape retention silicone containing polymers useful in the present invention are described in more detailed herein below along with other shape retention polymers. When silicone is present, it is present at least an effective amount to provide lubrication of the fibers, typically minimum levels of wrinkle control agent included in the composition are at least about 0.025%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1%, even more preferably at least about 0.2%, even more highly preferably at least about 0.4%, and most preferably at least about 0.5% and typically maximum levels of wrinkle control composition are about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2.7%, even more highly preferably less than about 2%, and most preferably less than about 1.5%, by weight of the usage composition. When optional cyclodextrin is present in the composition, the silicone needs to be compatible with the cyclodextrin, that is, it should not substantially form complex with cyclodextrin so as to diminish performance of the cyclodextrin and/or the silicone.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 11 Complex formation diminishes both the ability of the cyclodextrin to absorb odors and the ability of the silicone to provide fiber lubricity. In general, the preferred cyclodextrin compatible silicones have pendant alkyl groups having less than about 8, preferably less than about 6, carbon atoms, and do not have pendant aryl. e.g., phenyl or benzyl groups. (b). Synthetic solid particles Solid polymeric particles of average particle size smaller than about 10 microns, preferably smaller than 5 microns, more preferably smaller than about 1 micron, e.g., Velustrol* P-40 oxidized polyethylene emulsion available from Clariant, can be used as a lubricant, also TospearTM 105, 120, 130, 145, 240 polydimethyl siloxane polymers available from GE Silicones, since they can provide a "roller-bearing" action. When solid polymeric particles are present, they are present at an effective amount to provide lubrication of the fibers, typically from about 0.01% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 1%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, by weight of the usage composition. (c). Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Although many quaternary ammonium compounds with alkyl substituents are suitable for this composition, quaternary ammonium compounds that contain hydrocarbon groups, including substituted groups an groups that are part of, e.g., acyl groups, which are unsaturated or branched are particularly suited for this composition. In some cases, amine precursors of the quaternary ammonium compounds can themselves be useful in this composition. Typical levels of incorporation of the quaternary ammonium compound (active) in the wrinkle composition are of from about 0.025% to about 10% by weight, preferably from about 0.05% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, and even more preferably from about 0.2% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, and preferably is biodegradable as disclosed hereinafter. Suitable quaternary ammonium compounds for use in the wrinkle composition have been previously disclosed in U. S. Pat. No. 5,759,990, issued Jun. 2, 1998 in the names of E. H. Wahl, H. B. Tordil, T. Trinh, E. R. Carr, R. 0. Keys, and L. M. Meyer, for Concentrated Fabric Softening Composition with Good Freeze/Thaw Recovery and Highly Unsaturated Fabric Softener Compound Therefor, and in U. S. Pat. No. 5,747,443, issued May 5. 1998 in the names of Wahl, Trinh, Gosselink, Letton, and Sivik for Fabric Softening Compound/Composition. An indicator of the suitability of quaternary ammonium actives for use in the compositions of the present invention is the phase transition temperature. Preferably, the phase transition temperature of the quaternary ammonium active or mixture of actives, containing less than about 5% WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 12 organic solvent or water, is less than about 50*C, more preferably less than about 35*C, even more preferably less than about 20*C, and yet even more preferably less than about 10*C, or is amorphous and has no significant endothermic phase transition in the region from about -50 0 C to about 100 0 C. The phase transition temperature can be measured with a Mettler TA 3000 differential scanning calorimeter with Mettler TC 1 OA Processor. Typical suitable quaternary ammonium compounds or amine precursors are defined hereinafter. Preferred Diester Quaterary Ammonium Active Compound (DEQA) (1) The first type of DEQA preferably comprises, as the principal active, [DEQA (1)] compounds of the formula
{R
4 -m - N+ - [(CH2)n - Y - RI]m} X wherein each R substituent is either hydrogen, a short chain CI-C 6 , preferably CI-C 3 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group, e.g., methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl, and the like, poly (C 2
-
3 alkoxy), preferably polyethoxy, group, benzyl, or mixtures thereof; each m is 2 or 3; each n is from 1 to about 4, preferably 2; each Y is -O-(O)C-, -C(O)-O-, -NR-C(O)-, or -C(O)-NR-; the sum of carbons in each RI, plus one when Y is -O-(0)C- or -NR-C(O) -, is C 12
-C
2 2 , preferably C 14
-C
2 0 , with each RI being a hydrocarbyl, or substituted hydrocarbyl group, and X- can be any quaternary ammonium compatible anion, preferably, chloride, bromide, methylsulfate, ethylsulfate, sulfate, and nitrate, more preferably chloride or methyl sulfate (As used herein, the "percent of quaternary ammonium active" containing a given RI group is based upon taking a percentage of the total active based upon the percentage that the given R I group is, of the total RI groups present.); (2) A second type of DEQA active [DEQA (2)] has the formula:
[R
3
N+CH
2
CH(YRI)(CH
2 YRI)] X wherein each Y, R, RI, and X~ have the same meanings as before. Such compounds include those having the formula:
[CH
3
]
3 N(+)[CH2CH(CH 2 O(0)CRI)O(O)CRl] C1(~) wherein each R is a methyl or ethyl group and preferably each RI is in the range of C 1 5 to C19. As used herein, when the diester is specified, it can include the monoester that is present. The amount of monoester that can be present is the same as in DEQA (1). These types of agents and general methods of making them are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,137,180, Naik et al., issued Jan. 30, 1979, which is incorporated herein by reference. An example of preferred DEQA (2) is the "propyl" ester quaternary WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 13 ammonium active having the formula 1,2-di(acyloxy)-3-trimethylammoniopropane chloride, where the acyl is the same as that of FA I disclosed hereinafter. Some preferred wrinkle compositions of the present invention contain as an essential component from about 0.025% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, and even more preferably from about 0.2% to about 2% by weight of the composition, of quaternary ammonium active having the formula: [RI C(O)OC2H4]mN+(R)4-m
X
wherein each RI in a compound is a C 6
-C
2 2 hydrocarbyl group, preferably leaving an IV from about 70 to about 140 based upon the IV of the equivalent fatty acid with the cis/trans ratio preferably being as described hereinafter, m is a number from I to 3 on the weight average in any mixture of compounds, each R in a compound is a C 1 -3 alkyl or hydroxy alkyl group, the total of m and the number of R groups that are hydroxyethyl groups equaling 3, and X is a quaternary ammonium compatible anion, preferably methyl sulfate. Preferably the cis:trans isomer ratio of the fatty acid (of the C 18:1 component) is at least about 1:1, preferably about 2:1, more preferably about 3:1, and even more preferably about 4:1, or higher. These preferred compounds, or mixtures of compounds, have (a) either a Hunter "L" transmission of at least about 85, typically from about 85 to about 95, preferably from about 90 to about 95, more preferably above about 95, if possible, (b) only low, relatively non-detectable levels, at the conditions of use, of odorous compounds selected from the group consisting of: isopropyl acetate; 2,2'-ethylidenebis(oxy)bis-propane; 1,3,5-trioxane; and/or short chain fatty acid (4-12, especially 6-10, carbon atoms) esters, especially methyl esters; or (c) preferably, both. The Hunter L transmission is measured by (1) mixing the quaternary ammonium active with solvent at a level of about 10% of active, to assure clarity, the preferred solvent being ethoxylated (one mole EO) 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol and (2) measuring the L color value against distilled water with a Hunter ColorQUEST@ colorimeter made by Hunter Associates Laboratory, Reston, Virginia. The level of odorant is defined by measuring the level of odorant in a headspace over a sample of the quaternary ammonium active (about 92% active). Chromatograms are generated using about 200 mL of head space sample over about 2.0 grams of sample. The head space sample is trapped on to a solid absorbent and thermally desorbed onto a column directly via cryofocussing at about -1 00*C. The identifications of materials is WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 14 based on the peaks in the chromatograms. Some impurities identified are related to the solvent used in the quaternization process, (e.g., ethanol and isopropanol). The ethoxy and methoxy ethers are typically sweet in odor. There are C 6
-C
8 methyl esters found in a typical current commercial sample, but not in the typical quaternary ammonium actives of this invention. These esters contribute to the perceived poorer odor of the current commercial samples. The level of each odorant in ng/L found in the head space over a preferred active is as follows: Isopropyl acetate - < 1; 1,3,5-trioxane - < 5; 2,2' ethylidenebis(oxy)-bispropane - < 1; C 6 methyl ester - < 1; C 8 Methyl ester - < 1; and CIO Methyl ester - < 1. The acceptable level of each odorant is as follows: isopropyl acetate should be less than about 5, preferably less than about 3, and more preferably less than about 2, nanograms per liter (rjg/L.); 2,2'-ethylidenebis(oxy)bis-propane should be less than about 200, preferably less than about 100, more preferably less than about 10, and even more preferably less than about 5, nanograms per liter (Tg/L.); 1,3,5-trioxane should be less than about 50, preferably less than about 20, more preferably less than about 10, and even more preferably less than about 7, nanograms per liter (rjg/L.); and/or each short chain fatty acid (4-12, especially 6-10, carbon atoms) ester, especially methyl esters should be less than about 4, preferably less than about 3, and more preferably less than about 2, nanograms per liter (Tg/L.). The elimination of color and odor materials can either be accomplished after formation of the compound, or, preferably, by selection of the reactants and the reaction conditions. Preferably, the reactants are selected to have good odor and color. For example, it is possible to obtain fatty acids, or their esters, for sources of the long fatty acyl group, that have good color and odor and which have extremely low levels of short chain (C 4
-
12 , especially C 6
-
10 ) fatty acyl groups. Also, the reactants can be cleaned up prior to use. For example, the fatty acid reactant can be double or triple distilled to remove color and odor causing bodies and remove short chain fatty acids. Additionally, the color of a triethanolamine reactant, if used, needs to be controlled to a low color level (e.g., a color reading of about 20 or less on the APHA scale). The degree of clean up required is dependent on the level of use, clarity of the product, and the presence of other ingredients. For example, adding a dye or starting with an opaque product can cover up some colors. However, for clear and/or light colored products, the color must be almost non-detectable. This is especially true as the level of the quaternary ammonium compound used in the product goes up. The degree of clean up would be especially important in products sold as concentrates that are intended for dilution by the consumer. Similarly, the odor can be covered up by higher levels of perfume, but as perfume level WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 15 increases, cost associated with this approach increases too, also many consumers prefer a product with a lighter scent which precludes the approach of using higher perfume levels. Odor quality can be further improved by use of, e.g., ethanol as the quaternization reaction solvent. Preferred biodegradable quaternary ammonium compounds comprise quaternary ammonium salt, the quaternary ammonium salt being a quaternized product of the condensation reaction between: a)-a fraction of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched fatty acids, or of derivatives of said acids, said fatty acids or derivatives each possessing a hydrocarbon chain in which the number of atoms is between 5 and 21, and b)-triethanolamine, characterized in that said condensation product has an acid value, measured by titration of the condensation product with a standard KOH solution against a phenolphthalein indicator, of less than about 6.5. The acid value is preferably less than or equal to about 5, more preferably less than about 3. The acid value is determined by titration of the condensation product with a standard KOH solution against a phenolphthalein indicator according to ISO#53402. The Acid Value (AV) is expressed as mg KOH/g of the condensation product. These quaternary ammonium compounds for use herein are typically mixtures of materials. The weight percentages of compounds wherein one (monoester), two (diester), or three (triester) of the triethanolamine hydroxy groups is esterified with a fatty acyl group are as follows: Monoester - from about 12% to about 22%; diester from about 43% to about 57%; and triester - from about 13% to about 28%. These compounds, as formed and used in the formulation of wrinkle compositions, typically contain from about 6% to about 20% by weight of solvent, e.g., from about 3% to about 10% of a lower molecular alcohol like ethanol and from about 3% to about 10% of solvent that is more hydrophobic, like hexylene glycol. Preferred cationic, preferably biodegradable, quaternary, ammonium compounds can contain the group -(O)CRI which is derived from animal fats, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated, fatty acids, e.g., oleic acid, and/or partially hydrogenated fatty acids, derived from vegetable oils and/or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, such as, canola oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, tall oil, rice bran oil, etc. Non-limiting examples of fatty acids (FA) are listed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,759,990 at column 4, lines 45-66.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 16 Mixtures of fatty acids, and mixtures of FAs that are derived from different fatty acids can be used, and are preferred. Nonlimiting examples of FA's that can be blended, to form FA's of this invention are as follows: Fatty Acyl Group FAI FA 2
FA
3
C
14 0 0 1
C
16 3 11 25
C
1 8 3 4 20 C14:1 0 0 0 C16:1 1 1 0 C18:1 79 27 45 C18:2 13 50 6 C18:3 1 7 0 Unknowns 0 0 3 Total 100 100 100 IV 99 125-138 56 cis/trans (C18:1) 5-6 Not Available 7 TPU 14 57 6 FAI is a partially hydrogenated fatty acid prepared from canola oil, FA 2 is a fatty acid prepared from soy bean oil, and FA 3 is a slightly hydrogenated tallow fatty acid. Preferred quaternary ammonium actives contain an effective amount of molecules containing two ester linked hydrophobic groups [RIC(CO)O-], said actives being referred to herein as "DEQA's", are those that are prepared as a single DEQA from blends of all the different fatty acids that are represented (total fatty acid blend), rather than from blends of mixtures of separate finished DEQA's that are prepared from different portions of the total fatty acid blend. It is preferred that at least a majority of the fatty acyl groups are unsaturated, e.g., from about 50% to 100%, preferably from about 55% to about 99%, more preferably from about 60% to about 98%, and that the total level of active containing polyunsaturated fatty acyl groups (TPU) be preferably from 0% to about 30%. The cis/trans ratio for the unsaturated fatty acyl groups is usually important, with the cis/trans ratio being from about 1:1 to about 50:1, the minimum being about 1:1, preferably at least about 3:1, and more preferably from about 4:1 to about 20:1. (As used herein, the "percent of quaternary ammonium active" containing a given R 1 group is the same as the percentage of that same RI group is to the total RI groups used to form all of the quaternary ammonium actives.) The unsaturated, including the preferred polyunsaturated, fatty acyl and/or alkylene groups, discussed hereinbefore and hereinafter, surprisingly provide good WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 17 dewrinkling and effective softening, but also provide better rewetting characteristics, good antistatic characteristics, and especially, superior recovery after freezing and thawing. These unsaturated actives are also easier to process at lower temperatures. These highly unsaturated materials (total level of active containing polyunsaturated fatty acyl groups (TPU) being typically from about 3% to about 30%, with only the low amount of solvent that normally is associated with such materials, i.e., from about 5% to about 20%, preferably from about 8% to about 25%, more preferably from about 10 to about 20%, weight of the total quaternary ammonium/solvent mixture are easier to formulate into the product and remain in stable solutions, emulsions, and or dispersions longer. This ability to process the actives at low temperatures is especially important for the polyunsaturated groups, since it minimizes degradation. Additional protection against degradation can be provided when the compounds and wrinkle compositions contain effective antioxidants, chelants, and/or reducing agents, as disclosed hereinafter. It will be understood that substituents R and RI can optionally be substituted with various groups such as alkoxy or hydroxyl groups, and can be straight, or branched so long as the R I groups maintain their basically hydrophobic character. A preferred long chain DEQA is the DEQA prepared from sources containing high levels of polyunsaturation, i.e., N,N-di(acyl-oxyethyl)-N,N methylhydroxyethylammonium methyl sulfate, where the acyl is derived from fatty acids containing sufficient polyunsaturation, e.g., mixtures of tallow fatty acids and soybean fatty acids. Another preferred long chain DEQA is the dioleyl (nominally) DEQA, i.e., DEQA in which N,N-di(oleoyl-oxyethyl)-N,N-methylhydroxyethylammonium methyl sulfate is the major ingredient. Preferred sources of fatty acids for such DEQAs are vegetable oils, and/or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, with high contents of unsaturated, e.g., oleoyl groups. As used herein, when the DEQA diester (m=2) is specified, it can include the monoester (m=l) and/or triester (m=3) that are present. Preferably, at least about 30% of the DEQA is in the diester form, and from 0% to about 30% can be DEQA monoester, e.g., there are three R groups and one R I group. The above compounds can be prepared using standard reaction chemistry. In one synthesis of a di-ester variation of DTDMAC, triethanolamine of the formula
N(CH
2 CH2OH) 3 is esterified, preferably at two hydroxyl groups, with an acid chloride of the formula R IC(O)Cl, to form an amine which can be made cationic by acidification (one R is H) to be one type of active, or then quaternized with an alkyl halide, RX, to yield the desired reaction product (wherein R and RI are as defined hereinbefore).
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 18 However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the chemical arts that this reaction sequence allows a broad selection of agents to be prepared. In preferred DEQA (1) and DEQA (2) quaternary ammonium actives, each R 1 is a hydrocarbyl, or substituted hydrocarbyl, group, preferably, alkyl, monounsaturated alkenyl, and polyunsaturated alkenyl groups, with the quaternary ammonium active containing polyunsaturated alkenyl groups being preferably at least about 3%, more preferably at least about 5%, more preferably at least about 10%, and even more preferably at least about 15%, by weight of the total quaternary ammonium active present; the actives preferably containing mixtures of RI groups, especially within the individual molecules. The DEQAs herein can also contain a low level of fatty acid, which can be from unreacted starting material used to form the DEQA and/or as a by-product of any partial degradation (hydrolysis) of the quaternary ammonium active in the finished composition. It is preferred that the level of free fatty acid be low, preferably below about 15%, more preferably below about 10%, and even more preferably below about 5%, by weight of the quaternary ammonium active. The quaternary ammonium actives herein are preferably prepared by a process wherein a chelant. preferably a diethylenetriaminepentaacetate (DTPA) and/or an ethylene diamine-N,N'-disuccinate (EDDS) is added to the process. Another acceptable chelant is tetrakis-(2-hydroxylpropyl) ethylenediamine (TPED). Also, preferably, antioxidants are added to the fatty acid immediately after distillation and/or fractionation and/or during the esterification reactions and/or post-added to the finished quaternary ammonium active. The resulting active has reduced discoloration and malodor associated therewith. The total amount of added chelating agent is preferably within the range of from about 10 ppm to about 5,000 ppm, more preferably within the range of from about 100 ppm to about 2500 ppm by weight of the formed quaternary ammonium active. The source of triglyceride is preferably selected from the group consisting of animal fats, vegetable oils, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, and mixtures thereof. More preferably, the vegetable oil or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is selected from the group consisting of canola oil, partially hydrogenated canola oil, safflower oil, partially hydrogenated safflower oil, peanut oil, partially hydrogenated peanut oil, sunflower oil, partially hydrogenated sunflower oil, corn oil, partially hydrogenated corn oil, soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, tall oil, partially hydrogenated tall oil, rice bran oil, partially hydrogenated rice bran oil, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably, the source of triglyceride is canola oil, partially hydrogenated canola oil, and mixtures WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 19 thereof. The process can also include the step of adding from about 0.01% to about 2% by weight of the composition of an antioxidant compound to any or all of the steps in the processing of the triglyceride up to, and including, the formation of the quaternary ammonium active. The above processes produce a quaternary ammonium active with reduced coloration and malodor. Other Quatemarv Ammonium Actives Other less preferred quaternary ammonium actives include, but are not limited to, those disclosed hereinafter. When quaternary ammonium compounds are include in the wrinkle composition, these less preferred quaternary ammonium actives can be present in minor amounts, either alone, or as part of the total amount of quaternary ammonium in the said composition, said other fabric quaternary ammonium active being selected from: (1) quaternary ammonium having the formula: [R4-m - N(+) - Rim] A wherein each m is 2 or 3, each RI is a C 6
-C
22 , preferably C 14
-C-
0 , but no more than one being less than about C12 and then the other is at least about 16, hydrocarbyl, or substituted hydrocarbyl substituent, preferably C 1 0
-C
2 0 alkyl or alkenyl (unsaturated alkyl, including polyunsaturated alkyl, also referred to sometimes as "alkylene"), most preferably C 1 2
-C
1 8 alkyl or alkenyl, and where the Iodine Value (hereinafter referred to as "IV") of a fatty acid containing this R 1 group is from about 70 to about 140, more preferably from about 80 to about 130; and most preferably from about 90 to about 115 (as used herein, the term "Iodine Value" means the Iodine Value of a "parent" fatty acid, or "corresponding" fatty acid, which is used to define a level of unsaturation for an RI group that is the same as the level of unsaturation that would be present in a fatty acid containing the same RI group) with, preferably, a cis/trans ratio of from about 1:1 to about 50:1, the minimum being 1:1, preferably from about 2:1 to about 40:1, more preferably from about 3:1 to about 30:1, and even more preferably from about 4:1 to about 20:1; each RI can also preferably be a branched chain C 14
-C
2 2 alkyl group, preferably a branched chain C1 6
-C
18 group; each R is H or a short chain Cl-C 6 , preferably Cl-C 3 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group, e.g., methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl, and the like, benzyl, or (R 2 0) 2
-
4 H where each R 2 is a C1-6 alkylene group; and A- is a quaternary ammonium compatible anion, preferably, chloride, bromide, methylsulfate, ethylsulfate, sulfate, and nitrate, more preferably chloride and methyl sulfate; WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 20 (2) quaternary ammonium having the formula: [ N
---
CH2 S RI -C C ] A N - CH R wherein each R, R 1 , and A- have the definitions given above; each R 2 is a C 1 -6 alkylene group, preferably an ethylene group; and G is an oxygen atom or an -NR- group; (3) active having the formula: N-CH2 RI-C 0
N-CH
2 RI--C-G-R wherein R I, R 2 and G are defined as above; (4) reaction products of substantially unsaturated and/or branched chain higher fatty acids with dialkylenetriamines in, e.g., a molecular ratio of about 2:1, said reaction products containing compounds of the formula: R 1 -- C(O)-NH-R 2
-NH-R
3 -NH-C(O)-R I wherein RI, R 2 are defined as above, and each R 3 is a C1-6 alkylene group, preferably an ethylene group; (5) quaternary ammonium having the formula: [R I--C(O)--NR-R2-N(R)2-R3-NR-C(O)--R ]+ A wherein R, R I, R 2 , R 3 and A- are defined as above; (6) the reaction product of substantially unsaturated and/or branched chain higher fatty acid with hydroxyalkylalkylenediamines in a molecular ratio of about 2:1, said reaction products containing compounds of the formula:
RI-C(O)-NH-R
2
-N(R
3 0H)-C(O)-Ri WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 21 wherein R I, R 2 and R 3 are defined as above; (7) quaternary ammonium having the formula: - 2 a R R
N-R
2 -N N N 2A 0 wherein R, R I, R 2 , and A- are defined as above; and (8) mixtures thereof. Other optional but highly desirable cationic compounds which can be used in combination with the above quaternary ammonium actives are compounds containing one long chain acyclic C8-C 2 2 hydrocarbon group, selected from the group consisting of: (8) acyclic quaternary ammonium salts having the formula:
[RI-N(R
5
)
2
-R
6 ]+ A wherein R 5 and R 6 are CI-C 4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, and R I and A- are defined as herein above; (9) substituted imidazolinium salts having the formula:
N-CH
2 / RI-C AG
N-CH
2 R7/ H wherein R 7 is hydrogen or a CI-C 4 saturated alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group, and RI and A- are defined as hereinabove; (10) substituted imidazolinium salts having the formula:
N-CH
2 0 R' A
N-CH
2 HO--R2/ R 5 WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 22 wherein R 5 is a C 1
-C
4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group, and RI, R 2 , and A- are as defined above; (11) alkylpyridinium salts having the formula:
R
4 -N A wherein R 4 is an acyclic aliphatic C 8 -C2 2 hydrocarbon group and A- is an anion; and (12) alkanamide alkylene pyridinium salts having the formula: S 0 1S
RI-C-NH-R
2 -N A wherein R I, R 2 and A- are defined as herein above; and mixtures thereof. Examples of Compound (8) are the monoalkenyltrimethylammonium salts such as monooleyltrimethylammonium chloride, monocanolatrimethylammonium chloride, and soyatrimethylammonium chloride. Monooleyltrimethylammonium chloride and monocanolatrimethylammonium chloride are preferred. Other examples of Compound (8) are soyatrimethylammonium chloride available from Witco Corporation under the trade name Adogeng 415, erucyltrimethylammonium chloride wherein RI is a C 22 hydrocarbon group derived from a natural source; soyadimethylethylammonium ethylsulfate wherein R I is a C 16
-C
1 8 hydrocarbon group, R 5 is a methyl group, R 6 is an ethyl group, and A- is an ethylsulfate anion; and methyl bis(2 hydroxyethyl)oleylammonium chloride wherein RI is a C 1 8 hydrocarbon group, R 5 is a 2-hydroxyethyl group and R 6 is a methyl group. Additional actives that can be used herein are disclosed, at least generically for the basic structures, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,861,870, Edwards and Diehl; 4,308,151, Cambre; 3,886,075, Bernardino; 4,233,164, Davis; 4,401,578, Verbruggen; 3,974,076, Wiersema and Rieke; and 4,237,016, Rudkin, Clint, and Young, all of said patents being incorporated herein by reference. The additional actives herein are preferably those that are highly unsaturated versions of the traditional quaternary ammonium actives, i.e., di long chain alkyl nitrogen derivatives, normally cationic materials, such as dioleyldimethylammonium chloride and imidazolinium compounds as described hereinafter. Examples of more biodegradable fabric quaternary ammonium actives can be found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,408,361, Mannheimer, issued Oct. 29, 1968; 4,709,045, WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 23 Kubo et al., issued Nov. 24, 1987; 4,233,451, Pracht et al., issued Nov. 11, 1980; 4,127,489, Pracht et al., issued Nov. 28, 1979; 3,689,424, Berg et al., issued Sept. 5, 1972; 4,128,485, Baumann et al., issued Dec. 5, 1978; 4,161,604, Elster et al., issued July 17, 1979; 4,189,593, Wechsler et al., issued Feb. 19, 1980; and 4,339,391, Hoffman et al., issued July 13, 1982, said patents being incorporated herein by reference. Examples of Compound (1) are dialkylenedimethylammonium salts such as dicanoladimethylammonium chloride, dicanoladimethylammonium methylsulfate, di(partially hydrogenated soybean, cis/trans ratio of about 4:1)dimethylammonium chloride, dioleyldimethylammonium chloride. Dioleyldimethylammonium chloride and di(canola)dimethylammonium chloride are preferred. An example of commercially available dialkylenedimethylammonium salts usable in the present invention is dioleyldimethylammonium chloride available from Witco Corporation under the trade name Adogen® 472. An example of Compound (2) is 1-methyl-I -oleylamidoethyl-2 oleylimidazolinium methylsulfate wherein R 1 is an acyclic aliphatic C15-CI7 hydrocarbon group, R 2 is an ethylene group, G is a NH group, R 5 is a methyl group and A- is a methyl sulfate anion, available commercially from the Witco Corporation under the trade name Varisoft@ 3690. An example of Compound (3) is 1-oleylamidoethyl-2-oleylimidazoline wherein R I is an acyclic aliphatic C 5 -C 17 hydrocarbon group, R 2 is an ethylene group, and G is a NH group. An example of Compound (4) is reaction products of oleic acids with diethylenetriamine in a molecular ratio of about 2:1, said reaction product mixture containing N,N"-dioleoyldiethylenetriamine with the formula: R I-C(O)-NH-CH 2
CH
2
-NH-CH
2
CH
2 -NH-C(O)-RI wherein R I-C(O) is oleoyl group of a commercially available oleic acid derived from a vegetable or animal source, such as Emersol® 223LL or Emersol® 7021, available from Henkel Corporation, and R 2 and R 3 are divalent ethylene groups. An example of Compound (5) is a difatty amidoamine based active having the formula:
[RI-C(O)-NH-CH
2
CH
2
-N(CH
3 )(CH2CH 2
OH)-CH
2
CH
2 -NH-C(O)-Rl]+ CH 3 SO4 wherein RI-C(O) is oleoyl group, available commercially from the Witco Corporation under the trade name Varisoft@ 222LT.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 24 An example of Compound (6) is reaction products of commercial "oleic" acids with N-2-hydroxyethylethylenediamine in a molecular ratio of about 2:1, said reaction product mixture containing a compound of the formula: RI-C(O)-NH-CH2CH 2 -N(CH2CH2OH)-C(O)-R 1 wherein Rl-C(O) is oleoyl group of a commercially available oleic acid derived from a vegetable or animal source, such as Emersol@ 223LL or Emersol® 7021, available from Henkel Corporation. An example of Compound (7) is the diquaternary compound having the formula:
CH
3
CH
3 N-CH2CH 2 -N 2CH 3 SO4 N N wherein RI is derived from oleic acid, and the compound is available from Witco Company. An example of Compound (11) is 1-ethyl-i -(2-hydroxyethyl)-2 isoheptadecylimidazolinium ethylsulfate wherein RI is a C17 hydrocarbon group, R 2 is an ethylene group, R 5 is an ethyl group, and A- is an ethylsulfate anion. It will be understood that suitable wrinkle compositions can include combinations of quaternary ammonium actives disclosed herein. Anion A In the cationic nitrogenous salts herein, the anion A- , which is any quaternary ammonium compatible anion, provides electrical neutrality. Most often, the anion used to provide electrical neutrality in these salts is from a strong acid, especially a halide, such as chloride, bromide, or iodide. However, other anions can be used, such as methylsulfate, ethylsulfate, acetate, formate, sulfate, carbonate, and the like. Chloride and methylsulfate are preferred herein as anion A. The anion can also, but less preferably, carry a double charge in which case A~ represents half a group. In addition to lubricating fibers, quaternary ammonium compound disclosed herein can offer addition benefits including improved softening and handfeel as well as protection and/or restoration of fibers and fabric appearance.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 25 (2). Shape Retention Polymer These polymers can be natural, or synthetic, and can act by forming a film, and/or by providing adhesive properties. E.g., the present invention can optionally use film forming and/or adhesive polymer to impart shape retention to fabric, particularly clothing. By "adhesive" it is meant that when applied as a solution or a dispersion to a fiber surface and dried, the polymer can attach to the surface. The polymer can form a film on the surface, or when residing between two fibers and in contact with the two fibers, it can bond the two fibers together. Other polymers such as starches can form a film and/or bond the fibers together when the treated fabric is pressed by a hot iron. Such a film will have adhesive strength, cohesive breaking strength, and cohesive breaking strain. Nonlimiting examples for natural polymers are starches and their derivatives, and chitins and their derivatives. The synthetic polymers useful in the present invention are comprised of monomers. Some nonlimiting examples of monomers which can be used to form the synthetic polymers of the present invention include: low molecular weight Ci-C6 unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acids, such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and mixtures thereof; esters of said acids with Cl-Cl 2 alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, 1 propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-I-propanol, I-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3 pentanol, 2-methyl-i-butanol, 1-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-I pentanol, 2-methyl-1-pentanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol, t-butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-ethyl-I butanol, neodecanol, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octanol, 6-methyl-i -heptanol, 2-ethyl 1-hexanol, 3,5-dimethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-1-hexanol, 1-decanol, 1-dodecanol, and the like, and mixtures thereof. Nonlimiting examples of said esters are methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, t-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, methoxy ethyl methacrylate, and mixtures thereof; amides and imides of said acids, such as N,N-dimethylacrylamide, N-t-butyl acrylamide, maleimides; low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols such as vinyl alcohol (produced by the hydrolysis of vinyl acetate after polymerization), allyl alcohol; esters of said alcohols with low molecular weight carboxylic acids, such as, vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate; ethers of said alcohols such as methyl vinyl ether; aromatic vinyl such as styrene, alpha-methylstyrene, t-butylstyrene, vinyl toluene, polystyrene macromer, and the like; polar vinyl heterocyclics, such as vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyridine, vinyl imidazole, and mixtures thereof; other unsaturated amines and amides, such as vinyl amine, diethylene triamine, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, ethenyl formamide; vinyl sulfonate; salts of acids and WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 26 amines listed above; low molecular weight unsaturated hydrocarbons and derivatives such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene, cyclohexadiene, vinyl chloride; vinylidene chloride; and mixtures thereof and alkyl quatemized derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, said monomers are selected from the group consisting of vinyl alcohol; acrylic acid; methacrylic acid; methyl acrylate; ethyl acrylate; methyl methacrylate; t-butyl acrylate; t-butyl methacrylate; n-butyl acrylate; n-butyl methacrylate; isobutyl methacrylate; 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate; dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; N,N-dimethyl acrylamide; N,N-dimethyl methacrylamide; N-t-butyl acrylamide; vinylpyrrolidone; vinyl pyridine; adipic acid; diethylenetriamine; salts thereof and alkyl quaternized derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, said monomers form homopolymers and/or copolymers (i.e., the film forming and/or adhesive polymer) having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from about -20'C to about 150*C, preferably from about -10*C to about 150'C, more preferably from about 0 0 C to about I 00*C, most preferably, the adhesive polymer hereof, when dried to form a film will have a Tg of at least about 25 0 C., so that they are not unduly sticky, or "tacky" to the touch. Preferably said polymer is soluble and/or dispersible in water and/or alcohol. Said polymer typically has a molecular weight of at least about 500, preferably from about 1,000 to about 2,000,000, more preferably from about 5,000 to about 1,000,000, and even more preferably from about 30,000 to about 300,000 for some polymers. Some non-limiting examples of homopolymers and copolymers which can be used as film-forming and/or adhesive polymers of the present invention are: adipic acid/dimethylaminohydroxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer; adipic acid/epoxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer; poly(vinylpyrrolidone/ dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate); polyvinyl alcohol; polyvinylpyridine n-oxide; methacryloyl " ethyl betaine/methacrylates copolymer; ethyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate/methacrylic acid/acrylic acid copolymer; polyamine resins; and polyquatemary amine resins; poly(ethenylformamide); poly(vinylamine) hydrochloride; poly(vinyl alcohol-co-6% vinylamine); poly(vinyl alcohol-co-12% vinylamine); poly(vinyl alcohol-co-6% vinylamine hydrochloride); and poly(vinyl alcohol-co-12% vinylamine hydrochloride). Preferably, said copolymer and/or homopolymers are selected from the group consisting of adipic acid/dimethylaminohydroxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer; poly(vinylpyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethy methacrylate); polyvinyl alcohol; ethyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate/methacrylic acid/acrylic acid copolymer; methacryloyl ethyl betaine/methacrylates copolymer; polyquaternary amine resins; poly(ethenylformamide); poly(vinylamine) hydrochloride; poly(vinyl alcohol-co- WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 27 6% vinylamine); poly(vinyl alcohol-co-12% vinylamine); poly(vinyl alcohol-co-6% vinylamine hydrochloride); and poly(vinyl alcohol-co-12% vinylamine hydrochloride). Nonlimiting examples of the preferred polymer that are commercially available are: polyvinylpyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, such as Copolymer 958@, molecular weight of about 100,000 and Copolymer 937, molecular weight of about 1,000,000, available from GAF Chemicals Corporation; adipic acid/dimethylaminohydroxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer, such as Cartaretin F 4 and F-23, available from Sandoz Chemicals Corporation; methacryloyl ethyl betaine/methacrylates copolymer, such as Diaformer Z-SM®, available from Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation; polyvinyl alcohol copolymer resin, such as Vinex 2019®, available from Air Products and Chemicals or Moweol , available from Clariant; adipic acid/epoxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer, such as Delsette 101 available from Hercules Incorporated; polyamine resins, such as Cypro 515®, available from Cytec Industries; polyquaternary amine resins, such as Kymene 557H®, available from Hercules Incorporated; and polyvinylpyrrolidone/acrylic acid, such as Sokalan EG 310 available from BASF. Preferred polymers useful in the present invention are selected from the group consisting of copolymers of hydrophilic monomers and hydrophobic monomers. The polymer can be linear random or block copolymers, and mixtures thereof. Such hydrophobic/hydrophilic copolymers typically have a hydrophobic monomer/hydrophilic monomer ratio of from about 95:5 to about 20:80, preferably from about 90:10 to about 40:60, more preferably from about 80:20 to about 50:50 by weight of the copolymer. The hydrophobic monomer can comprise a single hydrophobic monomer or a mixture of hydrophobic monomers, and the hydrophilic monomer can comprise a single hydrophilic monomer or a mixture of hydrophilic monomers. The term "hydrophobic" is used herein consistent with its standard meaning of lacking affinity for water, whereas "hydrophilic" is used herein consistent with its standard meaning of having affinity for water. As used herein in relation to monomer units and polymeric materials, including the copolymers, "hydrophobic" means substantially water insoluble; "hydrophilic" means substantially water soluble. In this regard, "substantially water insoluble" shall refer to a material that is not soluble in distilled (or equivalent) water, at 25'C., at a concentration of about 0.2% by weight, and preferably not soluble at about 0.1% by weight (calculated on a water plus monomer or polymer weight basis). "Substantially water soluble" shall refer to a material that is soluble in distilled (or equivalent) water, at 25*C., at a concentration of about 0.2% by weight, and are preferably soluble at about 1% by weight. The terms "soluble", "solubility" and the like, for purposes hereof, corresponds to the maximum WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 28 concentration of monomer or polymer, as applicable, that can dissolve in water or other solvents to form a homogeneous solution, as is well understood to those skilled in the art. Nonlimiting examples of useful hydrophobic monomers are acrylic acid Cl-C 18 alkyl esters, such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, t-butyl acrylate; methacrylic CI-Cl 8 alkyl esters, such as methyl methacrylate, 2-ethyl hexyl methacrylate, methoxy ethyl methacrylate; vinyl alcohol esters of carboxylic acids, such as, vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate, vinyl neodecanoate; aromatic vinyls, such as styrene, t-butyl styrene, vinyl toluene; vinyl ethers, such as methyl vinyl ether; vinyl chloride; vinylidene chloride; ethylene, propylene and other unsaturated hydrocarbons; and the like; and mixtures thereof. Some preferred hydrophobic monomers are methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate, n-butyl acrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, and mixtures thereof. Nonlimiting examples of useful hydrophilic monomers are unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acids, such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid; unsaturated alcohols, such as vinyl alcohol, allyl alcohol; polar vinyl heterocyclics, such as vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyridine, vinyl imidazole; vinyl amine; vinyl sulfonate; unsaturated amides, such as acrylamides, e.g., N,N-dimethylacrylamide, N-t-butyl acrylamide; hydroxyethyl methacrylate; dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; salts of acids and amines listed above; and the like; and mixtures thereof. Some preferred hydrophilic monomers are acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, N,N-dimethyl acrylamide, N,N-dimethyl methacrylamide, N-t-butyl acrylamide, dimethylamino ethyl methacrylate, vinyl pyrrolidone, salts thereof and alkyl quatemized derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. Non limiting examples of polymers for use in the present invention include the following, where the composition of the copolymer is given as approximate weight percentage of each monomer used in the polymerization reaction used to prepare the polymer: vinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymers (at ratios of up to about 30% by weight of vinyl pyrrolidone); dimethyl acrylamide/ t-butyl acrylate/ethyl hexyl methacrylate copolymer (10/45/45); vinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate/butyl acrylate copolymer (10/78/12 and 10/70/20); vinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl propionate copolymer (5/95); vinyl caprolactam/vinyl acetate copolymer (5/95); acrylic acid/t-butyl acrylate (25/75) and styling resins sold under the trade names Ultrahold CA 8O by Ciba Geigy (ethyl acrylate/ acrylic acid/N-t-butyl acrylamide copolymer); Resyn 28-131 0® by National Starch and Luviset CA 66® by BASF (vinyl acetate/crotonic acid copolymer 90/10); Luviset CAP® by BASF (vinyl acetate/vinyl propionate/crotonic acid 50/40/10); Resyn 28-2930® by National Starch (vinyl acetate/vinyl neodecanoate/crotonic acid WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 29 copolymer), Amerhold DR-25® by Union Carbide (ethyl acrylate/methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate/acrylic acid copolymer), and Poligen A® by BASF (polyacrylate dispersion). Preferably, the shape retention polymers contain an effective amount of monomers having carboxylic groups to control amine odor. Highly preferred shape retention copolymers contain hydrophobic monomers and hydrophilic monomers which comprise unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acid monomers, such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and optionally other hydrophilic monomers. These preferred polymers of the current invention surprisingly provide control of certain amine type malodors in fabrics, in addition to providing the fabric wrinkle control benefit. Examples of the hydrophilic unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acid monomers are acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and mixtures thereof. Nonlimiting examples of the hydrophobic monomers are esters of the unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and polycarboxylic acids cited hereinabove with CI-C12 alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, I-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3 pentanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1 pentanol, 2-methyl-i-pentanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol, t-butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-ethyl-i butanol, and mixtures thereof, preferably methanol, ethanol, i-propanol, 2-propanol, I butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, t-butanol, and mixtures thereof. One highly preferred copolymer contains acrylic acid and t-butyl acrylate monomeric units, preferably with acrylic acid/t-butyl acrylate ratios of from about 90:10 to about 10:90, preferably from about 70:30 to about 15:85, more preferably from about 40:60 to about 20:80. Nonlimiting examples of acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate copolymers useful in the present invention are those typically with a molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 2,000,000, preferably from about 5,000 to about 1,000,000, and more preferably from about 30,000 to about 300,000, and with an approximate acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate weight ratio of about 25:75 and an average molecular weight of from about 70,000 to about 100,000, and those with an approximate acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate weight ratio of about 35:65 and an average molecular weight of from about 60,000 to about 90,000. Compositions containing these polymers also can additionally comprise perfume, antibacterial active, odor control agent, static control agent, and mixtures thereof. The film-forming and/or adhesive polymer of the present invention is present at least an effective amount to provide shape retention, typically from about 0.05% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.2% to WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 30 about 3%, even more preferably from about 0.3% to about 1.5%, by weight of the usage composition. The adhesive polymer is present in the composition in a sufficient amount to result in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 1%, preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.5%, more preferably from about 0.02% to about 0.4% by weight of polymer per weight of dry fabrics. It is not intended to exclude the use of higher or lower levels of the polymers, as long as an effective amount is used to provide adhesive and film-forming properties to the composition and the composition can be formulated and effectively applied for its intended purpose. Concentrated compositions can also be used in order to provide a less expensive product. When a concentrated product is used, i.e., when the wrinkle reducing active is from about 5% to about 50%, by weight of the concentrated composition, it is preferable to dilute the composition before treating fabric. Preferably, the wrinkle reducing active is diluted with about 50% to about 10,000%, more preferably from about 50% to about 8,000%, and even more preferably from about 50% to about 5,000%, by weight of the composition, of water. Silicones and film-forming polymers can be combined to produce preferred wrinkle reducing actives. Typically the weight ratio of silicone to film-forming polymer is from about 10:1 to about 1:10, preferably from about 5: 1 to about 1:5, and more preferably from about 2:1 to about 1:2. Typically, the preferred wrinkle reducing active of silicone plus polymer is present at a level of from about 0.1% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.3% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 3%, by weight of the composition. Highly preferred adhesive and/or film forming polymers that are useful in the composition of the present invention actually contain silicone moieties in the polymers themselves. These preferred polymers include graft and block copolymers of silicone with moieties containing hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic monomers described hereinbefore. The silicone-containing copolymers in the spray composition of the present invention provide shape retention, body, and/or good, soft fabric feel. Highly preferred silicone-containing copolymers contain hydrophobic monomers and hydrophilic monomers which comprise unsaturated organic mono-carboxylic and/or polycarboxylic acid monomers, such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and optionally other hydrophilic monomers. These preferred polymers of the current WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 31 invention provide control of certain amine type malodors in fabrics, in addition to providing the fabric wrinkle control benefit. Both silicone-containing graft and block copolymers useful in the present invention have the following properties: (1) the silicone portion is covalently attached to the non-silicone portion; (2) the molecular weight of the silicone portion is from about 1,000 to about 50,000; and (3) the non-silicone portion must render the entire copolymer soluble or dispersible in the wrinkle control composition vehicle and permit the copolymer to deposit on/adhere to the treated fabrics. Suitable silicone copolymers include the following: (a) Silicone Graft Copolymers Preferred silicone-containing polymers are the silicone graft copolymers comprising acrylate groups described, along with methods of making them, in U.S. Patent No. 5,658,557, Bolich et al., issued Aug. 19, 1997, U.S. Patent No. 4,693,935, Mazurek, issued Sept. 15, 1987, and U.S. Patent No. 4,728,571, Clemens et al., issued Mar. 1, 1988. Additional silicone-containing polymers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,480,634, Hayama et al, issued Oct. 2, 1996, 5,166,276, Hayama et al., issued Nov. 24, 1992, 5,061,481, issued Oct. 29, 1991, Suzuki et al., 5,106,609, Bolich et al., issued Apr. 21, 1992, 5,100,658, Bolich et al., issued Mar. 31, 1992, 5,100,657, Ansher-Jackson, et al., issued Mar. 31, 1992, 5,104,646, Bolich et al., issued Apr. 14, 1992, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. These polymers preferably include copolymers having a vinyl polymeric backbone having grafted onto it monovalent siloxane polymeric moieties, and components consisting of non-silicone hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers. The silicone-containing monomers are exemplified by the general formula: X(Y)n Si(R)3-m Zm wherein X is a polymerizable group, such as a vinyl group, which is part of the backbone of the polymer; Y is a divalent linking group; R is a hydrogen, hydroxyl, lower alkyl (e.g. CI-C4), aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, or alkylamino; Z is a monovalent polymeric siloxane moiety having an average molecular weight of at least about 500, is essentially unreactive under copolymerization conditions, and is pendant from the vinyl polymeric backbone described above; n is 0 or 1; and m is an integer from 1 to 3.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 32 The preferred silicone-containing monomer has a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 50,000, preferably from about 3,000 to about 40,000, most preferably from about 5,000 to about 20,000. Nonlimiting examples of preferred silicone-containing monomers have the following formulas: 0 X-C-0-(CH 2 )q-()p-Si(R )3-m Zm X-Si(R') 3-m Zm X Q (CH2)q-(O)p-Si(R
)
3 -m Zm X- -O -(CH2)2-N -C-N Si(R')3-m Zm O OH R"
X-C--O-CH
2 -CH-CH2-N -(CH2)q-Si(R
)
3 -m Zm o H O R" Il I || |
X-C--(CH
2
)
2
-N-C-N-(CH
2 )q-Si(R ) 3-m Zm In these structures m is an integer from 1 to 3, preferably 1; p is 0 or 1; q is an integer from 2 to 6; n is an integer from 0 to 4, preferably 0 or 1, more preferably 0; RI is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, aryl, alkylamino, preferably R I is alkyl; R" is alkyl or hydrogen; X is
CH(R
3
)==C(R
4
)
R3 is hydrogen or -COOH, preferably hydrogen; R4 is hydrogen, methyl or -CH2COOH, preferably methyl; Z is
R
5 -[Si(R 6 )(R')---], wherein R 5 , R 6 , and R , independently are lower alkyl, alkoxy, alkylamino, hydrogen or hydroxyl, preferably alkyl; and r is an integer of from about 5 to about 700, preferably WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 33 from about 60 to about 400, more preferably from about 100 to about 300. Most preferably, R 5 , R 6 , and R are methyl, p = 0, and q = 3. Silicone-containing adhesive and/or film-forming copolymers useful in the present invention comprise from 0% to about 90%, preferably from about 10% to about 80%, more preferably from about 40% to about 75% of hydrophobic monomer, from about 0% to about 90%, preferably from about 5% to about 80% of hydrophilic monomer, and from about 5% to about 50%, preferably from about 10% to about 40%, more preferably from about 15% to about 25% of silicone-containing monomer. The composition of any particular copolymer will help determine its formulation properties. In fact, by appropriate selection and combination of particular hydrophobic, hydrophilic and silicone-containing components, the copolymer can be optimized for inclusion in specific vehicles. For example, polymers which are soluble in an aqueous formulation preferably contain from 0% to about 70%, preferably from about 5% to about 70% of hydrophobic monomer, and from about 30% to about 98%, preferably from about 30% to about 80%, of hydrophilic monomer, and from about 1% to about 40% of silicone-containing monomer. Polymers which are dispersible preferably contain from 0% to about 70%, more preferably from about 5% to about 70%, of hydrophobic monomer, and from about 20% to about 80%, more preferably from about 20% to about 60%, of hydrophilic monomer, and from about 1% to about 40% of silicone-containing monomer. The silicone-containing copolymers preferably have a weight average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 1,000,000, preferably from about 30,000 to about 300,000. The preferred polymers comprise a vinyl polymeric backbone, preferably having a Tg or a Tm as defined above of about -20*C. and, grafted to the backbone, a polydimethylsiloxane macromer having a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 50,000, preferably from about 5,000 to about 40,000, most preferably from about 7,000 to about 20,000. The polymer is such that when it is formulated into the finished composition, and then dried, the polymer phase separates into a discontinuous phase which includes the polydimethylsiloxane macromer and a continuous phase which includes the backbone. Exemplary silicone grafted polymers for use in the present invention include the following, where the composition of the copolymer is given with the approximate weight percentage of each monomer used in the polymerization reaction to prepare the copolymer: N,N-dimethylacrylamide/isobutyl methacrylate/(PDMS macromer - 20,000 approximate molecular weight) (20/60/20 WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 34 w/w/w), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 400,000; N,N dimethylacrylamide/(PDMS macromer -20,000 approximate molecular weight) (80/20 w/w), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 300,000; t-butylacrylate/NN dimethylacrylamide/(PDMS macromer - 10,000 approximate molecular weight) (70/10/20), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 400,000; and (N,NN trimethylammonioethylmethacrylate chloride)/ NN-dimethylacrylamide/(PDMS macromer - 15,000 approximate molecular weight) (40/40/20), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 150,000. Highly preferred shape retention copolymers of this type contain hydrophobic monomers, silicone-containing monomers and hydrophilic monomers which comprise unsaturated organic mono- and polycarboxylic acid monomers, such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. These preferred polymers surprisingly provide control of certain amine type malodors in fabrics, in addition to providing the fabric wrinkle control benefit. A nonlimiting example of such copolymer is n-butylmethacrylate /acrylic acid/(polydimethylsiloxane macromer, 20,000 approximate molecular weight) copolymer of average molecular weight of about 100,000, and with an approximate monomer weight ratio of about 70/10/20. A highly preferred copolymer is composed of acrylic acid, t-butyl acrylate and silicone-containing monomeric units, preferably with from about 20% to about 90%, preferably from about 30% to about 80%, more preferably from about 50% to about 75% t-butyl acrylate; from about 5% to about 60%, preferably from about 8% to about 45%, more preferably from about 10% to about 30% of acrylic acid; and from about 5% to about 50%, preferably from about 10% to about 40%, more preferably from about 15% to about 30% of polydimethylsiloxane of an average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 50,000, preferably from about 5,000 to about 40,000, most preferably from about 7,000 to about 20,000. Nonlimiting examples of acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate/polydimethyl siloxane macromer copolymers useful in the present invention, with approximate monomer weight ratio, are: t butylacrylate/acrylic acid/(polydimethylsiloxane macromer, 10,000 approximate molecular weight) (70/10/20 w/w/w), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 300,000; t-butylacrylate/acrylic acid/(polydimethylsiloxane macromer, 10,000 approximate molecular weight) (65/25/10 w/w/w), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 200,000; t-butyl acrylate/acrylic acid/(polydimethylsiloxane macromer, 10,000 approximate molecular weight) (63/20/17), copolymer of average molecular weight of from about 120,000 to about 150,000; and n-butylmethacrylate/acrylic acid/ (polydimethylsiloxane macromer - 20,000 approximate molecular weight) (70/10/20 WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 35 w/w/w), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 100,000. A useful and commercially available copolymer of this type is Diahold* ME from Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., which is a t-butyl acrylate/acrylic acid/ (polydimethylsiloxane macromer, 12,000 approximate molecular weight) (60/20/20), copolymer of average molecular weight of about 128,000. (b) Silicone Block Copolymers Also useful herein are silicone block copolymers comprising repeating block units of polysiloxanes. Examples of silicone-containing block copolymers are found in U.S. Patent No. 5,523,365, to Geck et al., issued June 4, 1996; U.S. Patent No. 4,689,289, to Crivello, issued Aug. 25, 1987; U.S. Patent No. 4,584,356, to Crivello, issued April 22, 1986; Macrotnolecular Design, Concept & Practice, Ed: M. K. Mishra, Polymer Frontiers International, Inc., Hopewell Jct., NY (1994), and Block Copolymers, A. Noshay and J. E. McGrath, Academic Press, NY (1977), which are all incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. Other silicone block copolymers suitable for use herein are those described, along with methods of making them, in the above referenced and incorporated U.S. Patent No. 5,658,577. The silicone-containing block copolymers useful in the present invention can be described by the formulas A-B, A-B-A, and -(A-B)n- wherein n is an integer of 2 or greater. A-B represents a diblock structure, A-B-A represents a triblock structure, and (A-B)n- represents a multiblock structure. The block copolymers can comprise mixtures of diblocks, triblocks, and higher multiblock combinations as well as small amounts of homopolymers. The silicone block portion, B, can be represented by the following polymeric structure --(SiR20)m--, wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, C -C 6 alkyl, C -C 6 alkoxy, C 2
-C
6 alkylamino, styryl, phenyl, CI -C 6 alkyl or alkoxy-substituted phenyl, preferably methyl; and m is an integer of about 10 or greater, preferably of about 40 or greater, more preferably of about 60 or greater, and most preferably of about 100 or greater. The non-silicone block, A, comprises monomers selected from the monomers as described hereinabove in reference to the non-silicone hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers for the silicone grafted copolymers. Vinyl blocks are preferred co-monomers. The block copolymers preferably contain one or more non-silicone blocks, and up to WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 36 about 50%, preferably from about 10% to about 20%, by weight of one or more polydimethyl siloxane blocks. (c) Sulfur-Linked Silicone-Containing Copolymers Also useful herein are sulfur-linked silicone containing copolymers, including block copolymers. As used herein in reference to silicone containing copolymers, the term "sulfur-linked" means that the copolymer contains a sulfur linkage (i.e., -S-), a disulfide linkage (i.e., -S-S-), or a sulfhydryl group (i.e.,-SH). These sulfur-linked silicone-containing copolymers are represented by the following general formula: (Ri)3-x G5 (R3)3-q Si - (OSi)y - OSi
(G
2
SR
2 6 (R4SG4)q wherein each G 5 and G 6 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and -ZSA, wherein A represents a vinyl polymeric segment consisting essentially of polymerized free radically polymerizable monomer, and Z is a divalent linking group (Useful divalent linking groups Z include but are not limited to the following: CI to C 10 alkylene, alkarylene, arylene, and alkoxyalkylene. Preferably, Z is selected from the group consisting of methylene and propylene for reasons of commercial availability.); each G 2 comprises A; each G 4 comprises A; each R 1 is a monovalent moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and hydroxyl (Preferably, R 1 represents monovalent moieties which can independently be the same or different selected from the group consisting of C 1-4 alkyl and hydroxyl for reasons of commercial availability. Most preferably, R 1 is methyl.); each R 2 is a divalent linking group (Suitable divalent linking groups include but are not limited to the following: Cj to C 10 alkylene, arylene, alkarylene, and alkoxyalkylene. Preferably, R 2 is selected from the group consisting of C 1 -3 alkylene and C 7
-C
10 alkarylene due to ease of synthesis of the compound. Most preferably, R 2 is selected from the group consisting of -CH 2 -, 1,3-propylene, and -CH2 CH2CH2- WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 37 each R 3 represents monovalent moieties which can independently be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and hydroxyl (Preferably, R 3 represents monovalent moieties which can independently be the same or different selected from the group consisting of C 1 -4 alkyl and hydroxyl for reasons of commercial availability. Most preferably, R 3 is methyl.); each R 4 is a divalent linking group(Suitable divalent linking groups include but are not limited to the following: C 1 to C 10 alkylene, arylene, alkarylene, and alkoxyalkylene. Preferably, R 4 is selected from the group consisting of C 1 -3 alkylene and C 7
-C
10 alkarylene for ease of synthesis. Most preferably, R 4 is selected from the group consisting of -CH 2 -, 1,3-propylene, and
-CH
2 Q CH2CH2 x is an integer of 0-3; y is an integer of 5 or greater(preferably y is an integer ranging from about 14 to about 700, preferably from about 20 to about 200); and q is an integer of 0-3; wherein at least one of the following is true: q is an integer of at least 1; x is an integer of at least 1;
G
5 comprises at least one -ZSA moiety; or
G
6 comprises at least one -ZSA moiety. As noted above, A is a vinyl polymeric segment formed from polymerized free radically polymerizable monomers. The selection of A is typically based upon the intended uses of the composition, and the properties the copolymer must possess in order to accomplish its intended purpose. If A comprises a block in the case of block copolymers, a polymer having AB and/or ABA architecture will be obtained depending upon whether a mercapto functional group -SH is attached to one or both terminal silicon atoms of the mercapto functional silicone compounds, respectively. The weight ratio of vinyl polymer block or segment, to silicone segment of the copolymer can vary. The preferred copolymers are those wherein the weight ratio of vinyl polymer segment to silicone segment ranges from about 98:2 to 50:50, in order that the copolymer possesses properties inherent to each of the different polymeric segments while retaining the overall polymer's solubility.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 38 Sulfur linked silicone copolymers are described in more detail in U.S. Patent No. 5,468,477, to Kumar et al., issued November 21, 1995, and PCT Application No. WO 95/03776, assigned to 3M, published February 9, 1995, which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. Other useful silicone-containing polymers are those containing hydrophilic portions, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone/quaternaries, polyacrylates, polyacrylamides, polysulfonates, and mixtures thereof, and are disclosed, e.g., in U.S. Pat. No. 5,120,812, incorporated herein by reference. The film-forming and/or adhesive silicone-containing copolymer of the present invention is present at least an effective amount to provide shape retention, typically from about 0.05% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 3%, even more preferably from about 0.3% to about 1.5%, by weight of the usage composition. The silicone-containing copolymer is present in the composition in a sufficient amount to result in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 1%, preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.5%, more preferably from about 0.02% to about 0.4% by weight of polymer per weight of dry fabrics. When the optional cyclodextrin is present in the composition, the polymer useful in providing shape retention in the composition of the present invention should be cyclodextrin-compatible, that is it should not substantially form complexes with cyclodextrin so as to diminish performance of the cyclodextrin and/or the polymer. Complex formation affects both the ability of the cyclodextrin to absorb odors and the ability of the polymer to impart shape retention to fabric. In this case, the monomers having pendant groups that can complex with cyclodextrin are not preferred because they can form complexes with cyclodextrin. Examples of such monomers are acrylic or methacrylic acid esters of C 7
-C
1 8 alcohols, such as neodecanol, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octanol, 6-methyl-1-heptanol, 2-ethyl-i-hexanol, 3,5-dimethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-i-hexanol, and 1-decanol; aromatic vinyls, such as styrene; t butylstyrene; vinyl toluene; and the like. Starch Starch is not normally preferred, since it makes the fabric resistant to deformation. However, it does provide increased "body" which is often desired. Starch is particularly preferred in compositions of this invention to be used with ironing. When used, starch is solubilized or dispersed in the composition. Any type of starch, e.g. those derived from corn, wheat, rice, grain sorghum, waxy grain sorghum, waxy maize or tapioca, or mixtures thereof and water soluble or dispersible modifications or derivatives WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 39 thereof, can be used in the composition of the present invention. Modified starches that can be used include natural starches that have been degraded to obtain a lower viscosity by acidic, oxidative or enzymatic depolymerization. Additionally, low viscosity commercially available propoxylated and/or ethoxylated starches are useable in the present composition and are preferred since their low viscosity at relatively high solids concentrations make them very adaptable to spraying processes. Suitable alkoxylated, low viscosity starches are submicron sized particles of hydrophobic starch that are readily dispersed in water and are prepared by alkoxylation of granular starch with a monofunctional alkoxylating agent which provides the starch with ether linked hydrophilic groups. A suitable method for their preparation is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 3,462,283. In accordance with the invention, the propoxylated or ethoxylated starch derivatives are dispersed in the aqueous medium in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 6%, more preferably from about 1% to about 4% by weight of the usage composition. Preferred pH Range Compositions according to the present invention, which contain a shape retention polymer having hydrophilic monomers with an acid functional pending group, such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and mixtures thereof, preferably are adjusted to have a pH of greater than about 6, preferably from about 7 and about 11 to improve the solubility of the polymer. An additional benefit of high pH is that it improves the stability of the emulsions e.g., when optional surfactants are used. Above pH 11, the ability of cyclodextrin, when present, to form complexes and to control odor is diminished. This is achieved by the addition of a caustic alkali or other strong bases such as amine containing compounds. Nonlimiting examples of suitable caustic alkalis for use herein include sodium and potassium hydroxides. Nonlimiting examples of suitable amine compounds include triethanolamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)-ethylenediamine and ammonium hydroxide. Preferred bases for achieving the high pH will be those that tend not to salt out added polymer and/or contribute to the formulatibility and stability of the said compositions with optional surfactants. These polymers, by themselves, also provide odor control to some amine type malodors. If amine malodor control is desired, the pH of the solution should be kept as low as possible, preferably from about 6 to about 8, more preferably from about 6.5 to about 7.5. (3). Lithium Salts.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 40 Lithium salts are disclosed as solubilizing aids, e.g., lithium bromide in the production of silk fibroin, (U.S. Pat. No. 4,233,212, issued Nov. 11, 1980 to Otoi et al.), and lithium thiocyanate,(U.S. Pat. No. 5,252,285, issued Oct. 12, 1993 to Robert L. Lock). U.S. Pat. No. 5,296,269, issued Mar. 22, 1994 to Yang et al. discloses a process to produce crease-resistant silk using lithium bromide and lithium chloride. U.S. Pat. No. 5,199,954, issued Apr. 6, 1993 to Schultz et al. discloses a hair dye composition containing lithium bromide. U.S. Pat. No. 5,609,859, issued Mar. 11, 1997 to D. R. Cowsar discloses methods for preparing hair relaxer creams containing a lithium salt. Lithium salts are disclosed as static control agents in a liquid softener composition in U.S. Pat. No. 4,069,159, issued Jan. 17, 1978 to Mason Hayek. All of these patents are incorporated herein by reference. It is now found that aqueous compositions comprising lithium salts provide improved fabric wrinkle control. Nonlimiting examples of lithium salts that are useful in the present invention are lithium bromide, lithium chloride, lithium lactate, lithium benzoate, lithium acetate, lithium sulfate, lithium tartrate, and/or lithium bitartrate, preferably lithium bromide and/or lithium lactate. Some water soluble salts such as , lithium benzoate are not preferred when the optional cyclodextrin is present because they can form complexes with cyclodextrin. Useful levels of lithium salts are from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 7%, more preferably from about 1% to about 5%, by weight of the usage composition. (4). Optional Hydrophilic Plasticizer Optionally, the composition can contain a hydrophilic plasticizer to soften both the fabric fibers, especially cotton fibers, and the adhesive and/or film-forming shape retention polymers. Examples of the preferred hydrophilic plasticizers are short chain low molecular weight polyhydric alcohols, such as is glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, sorbitol, erythritol or mixtures thereof, more preferably diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof. When cyclodextrin is present, the plasticizer should be compatible with it. The aqueous compositions containing these plasticizers also tend to provide a slower drying profile for clothing/fabrics, to allow time for any wrinkles to disappear when the clothing/fabrics are hung to dry. This is balanced by the desire by most consumer to have the garments to dry faster. Therefore, when needed, the plasticizers should be used at an effective, but as low as possible, level in the composition. When a hydrophilic plasticizer is used, it is present in the at a level of from 0.01% to 5%, WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 41 preferably from 0.05% to 2%, more preferably from 0. 1% to 1% by weight of the usage composition. (5). Mixtures thereof. As stated hereinbefore, the composition can also contain mixtures of fiber lubricant, shape retention polymer, plasticizer, and/or lithium salts. OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS (1). Surfactant Surfactant is an optional but highly preferred ingredient of the present invention. Surfactant is especially useful in the composition to facilitate the dispersion, emulsification and/or solubilization of wrinkle control agents such as silicones and/or certain relatively water insoluble shape retention polymers. The surfactant can provide some plasticizing effect to the shape retention polymers resulting in a more flexible polymer network. Surfactant can provide a low surface tension that permits the composition to spread readily and more uniformly on hydrophobic surfaces like polyester and nylon. Surfactants also help the composition penetrate fibers more thoroughly to provide hydrogen bond breaking, lubricity and plasticity at every level of the fiber structure. Such surfactant is preferably included when the composition is used in a spray dispenser and/or a dispenser for use in a clothes dryer other fabric modifying machine in order to enhance the spray and/or dispensing characteristics of the composition and allow the composition to distribute more evenly, and to prevent clogging of the spray apparatus and/or dispenser apparatus. The spreading of the composition can also allow it to dry faster, so that the treated material is ready to use sooner. For concentrated compositions, the surfactant facilitates the dispersion of many actives such as antimicrobial actives and perfumes in the concentrated aqueous compositions. Suitable surfactants useful in the present invention are nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and mixtures thereof. When surfactant is used in the composition of the present invention, it is added at an effective amount to provide one, or more of the benefits described herein, typically lower levels of surfactant included in the composition are at least about 0.01%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably about 0.1%, even more preferably at least about 0.2%, even more highly preferably at least about 0.4%, and most preferably at least about 0.5% and typically high levels of surfactant in the wrinkle control composition are about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2.7%, even more highly preferably less than about 2%, and most preferably less than about 1%, by weight of the usage composition. (A) Nonionic Surfactants WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 42 One preferred type of nonionic surfactant is alkyl ethoxylated surfactant, such as addition products of ethylene oxide with fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty amines, etc. Optionally, addition products of mixtures of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty amines can be used. The ethoxylated surfactant includes compounds having the general formula:
R
8 -Z-(CH2CH20)sB wherein R 8 is an alkyl group or an alkyl aryl group, selected from the group consisting of primary, secondary and branched chain alkyl hydrocarbyl groups, primary, secondary and branched chain alkenyl hydrocarbyl groups, and/or primary, secondary and branched chain alkyl- and alkenyl-substituted phenolic hydrocarbyl groups having from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, preferably from about 8 to about 18, more preferably from about 10 to about 15 carbon atoms; s is an integer from about 2 to about 45, preferably from about 2 to about 20, more preferably from about 2 to about 15; B is a hydrogen, a carboxylate group, or a sulfate group; and linking group Z is -0-, -N(R),-, -C(0)O-, C(O)N(R)-, or -C(O)N(R)-, and mixtures thereof, in which R, when present, is R 8 , a lower alkyl with about I to about 4 carbons, a polyalkylene oxide, or hydrogen, and x is I or 2. The nonionic alkyl ethoxylated surfactants herein are characterized by an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) of from 5 to 20, preferably from 6 to 15. Nonlimiting examples of preferred alkyl ethoxylated surfactants are: - straight-chain, primary alcohol ethoxylates, with R8 being C8-C18 alkyl and/or alkenyl group, more preferably C 10-C14, and s being from about 2 to about 8. preferably from about 2 to about 6; - straight-chain, secondary alcohol ethoxylates, with R 8 being C8-C18 alkyl and/or alkenyl, e.g., 3-hexadecyl, 2-octadecyl, 4-eicosanyl, and 5-eicosanyl, and s being from about 2 to about 10; - alkyl phenol ethoxylates wherein the alkyl phenols having an alkyl or alkenyl group containing from 3 to 20 carbon atoms in a primary, secondary or branched chain configuration, preferably from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and s is from about 2 to about 12, preferably from about 2 to about 8; - branched chain alcohol ethoxylates, wherein branched chain primary and secondary alcohols (or Guerbet alcohols) which are available, e.g., from the well-known "OXO" process, or modification thereof, are ethoxylated. Especially preferred are alkyl ethoxylate surfactants with each R 8 being C8-C16 straight chain and/or branch chain alkyl and the number of ethyleneoxy groups s being from about 2 to about 6, preferably from about 2 to about 4, more preferably with R 8 WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 43 being C8-C15 alkyl and s being from about 2.25 to about 3.5. These nonionic surfactants are characterized by an HLB of from 6 to about 11, preferably from about 6.5 to about 9.5, and more preferably from about 7 to about 9. Nonlimiting examples of commercially available preferred surfactants are Neodol 91-2.5 (C9-C 10, s = 2.7, HLB = 8.5), Neodol 23-3 (C12-C13, s = 2.9, HLB = 7.9) and Neodol 25-3 (C12-C15, s = 2.8, HLB = 7.5). It is found, very surprisingly, that these preferred surfactants which are themselves not very water soluble (0.1% aqueous solutions of these surfactants are not clear), can at low levels, effectively dissolve and/or disperse shape retention polymers such as copolymers containing acrylic acid and tert-butyl acrylate and silicone-containing copolymers into clear compositions, even without the presence of a low molecular weight alcohol. Other nonionic alkyl alkoxylated surfactants are ethoxylated alkyl amines derived from the condensation of ethylene oxide with hydrophobic alkyl amines, with R 8 having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and s being from about 3 to about 30. Other examples of preferred ethoxylated surfactant include carboxylated alcohol ethoxylate, also known as ether carboxylate, with R 8 having from about 12 to about 16 carbon atoms and s being from about 5 to about 13; ethoxylated alkyl amine or quaternary ammonium surfactants, R 8 having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and s being from about 3 to about 30, such as PEG-5 cocomonium methosulfate, PEG-15 cocomonium chloride, PEG- 15 oleammonium chloride and bis(polyethoxyethanol)tallow ammonium chloride. Additional suitable nonionic surfactants include surfactants derived from carbohydrates such as sorbitan esters, especially sorbitan monoesters, also alkyl glucosides, and alkyl polyglucosides. A specific description of many surfactants which are derived from carbohydrates can be found in Handbook of Surfactants, M.R. Porter, 1991, Blackie & Son Ltd, pp. 142-145. Glucamines are additional examples of surfactants derived from carbohydrates and are included herein by reference to U.S. Pat. No. 5,194,639 issued March 16, 1993 to D.S. Connor, J.J. Scheibel, and R.G. Severson; U.S. Pat. No. 5,338,487 issued August 16, 1993 to D.S. Connor, J.J. Scheibel, and J.-N. Kao; U.S. Pat. No.5,489,393 issued February 6, 1996 to D.S. Connor, J.J. Scheibel, and Y.C. Fu; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,512,699 issued April 30, 1996 to D.S. Connor, Y.C. Fu, and J.J. Scheibel. Preferred alkyl polyglucosides are those having aqueous surface tension below about 35 mN/m such as AG 6202 and AG6210 from Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc., Chicago, IL.(B) Nonionic Silicone Containing Surfactants WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 44 A preferred class nonionic silicone containing surfactants are the polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes having a dimethyl polysiloxane hydrophobic moiety and one or more hydrophilic polyalkylene side chains, and having the general formula: R I-(CH3)2SiO-[(CH3)2SiOa-[(CH3)(R I)SiO]b-Si(CH3)2-RI wherein a + b are from about 1 to about 50, preferably from about 1 to about 30 , more preferably from about I to about 25, and each RI is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of methyl and a poly(ethyleneoxide/propyleneoxide) copolymer group having the general formula: -(CH2)n O(C2 H 4 O)c (C 3
H
6 O)d R 2 with at least one RI being a poly(ethyleneoxy/propyleneoxy) copolymer group, and wherein n is 3 or 4, preferably 3; total c (for all polyalkyleneoxy side groups) has a value of from 1 to about 100, preferably from about 6 to about 100; total d is from 0 to about 14, preferably from 0 to about 3; and more preferably d is 0; total c+d has a value of from about 5 to about 150, preferably from about 7 to about 100 and each R2 is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and an acetyl group, preferably hydrogen and methyl group. Each polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane has at least one RI group being a poly(ethyleneoxide/propyleneoxide) copolymer group. Nonlimiting examples of this type of surfactants are the Silwet@ surfactants which are available OSI Specialties Inc., a Division of Witco, Danbury, Connecticut. Representative Silwet@ surfactants which contain only ethyleneoxy (C2H 4 0) groups are as follows. Name Average MW Average a+b Average total c L-7608 600 1 8 L-7607 1,000 2 17 L-77 600 1 9 L-7605 6,000 20 99 L-7604 4,000 21 53 L-7600 4,000 11 68 L-7657 5,000 20 76 L-7602 3,000 20 29 L-7622 10,000 88 75 Nonlimiting examples of Silwet® surfactants which contain both ethyleneoxy (C 2
H
4 0) and propyleneoxy (C 3
H
6 0) groups are as follows.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 45 Name Average MW EO/PO ratio L-720 12,000 50/50 L-7001 20,000 40/60 L-7002 8,000 50/50 L-7210 13,000 20/80 L-7200 19,000 75/25 L-7220 17,000 20/80 The molecular weight of the polyalkyleneoxy group (RI) is less than or equal to about 10,000. Preferably, the molecular weight of the polyalkyleneoxy group is less than or equal to about 8,000, and most preferably ranges from about 300 to about 5,000. Thus, the values of c and d can be those numbers which provide molecular weights within these ranges. However, the number of ethyleneoxy units (-C-H 4 0) in the polyether chain (RI) must be sufficient to render the polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane water dispersible or water soluble. If propyleneoxy groups are present in the polyalkylenoxy chain, they can be distributed randomly in the chain or exist as blocks. Surfactants which contain only propyleneoxy groups without ethyleneoxy groups are not preferred. Preferred Silwet@ surfactants have an aqueous surface tension below about 32 mN/m, such as L-7657 and L 7605, even more preferred are Silwet® surfactants with a surface tension below about 30 mN/m, such as L-7602 and L-7604, and most preferred are Silwets with an aqueous surface tension below about 25 mN/m such as L-77 and L-7280. The most preferred Silwet surfactant for solubilizing and/or dispersing the silicone-containing shape retention polymers and/or the volatile silicone is the low molecular weight L-77. Mixtures of Silwet ® surfactants with preferred properties are also preferred. Besides surface activity, polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane surfactants can also provide other benefits, such as antistatic benefits, lubricity, softness to fabrics, and improvements in fabric appearance. When the optional ingredient cyclodextrin is present in wrinkle compositions, Silwets® are preferred that have a minimal tendency to complex with cyclodextrin as discussed in the section entitled Cyclodextrin-Compatible Surfactants. Examples of Silwets® preferred for use in combination with cyclodextrin include, but are not limited to L-7600, L-7602, L-7604, L7605, and L-7657. The preparation of polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes is well known in the art. Polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes of the present invention can be prepared according to the procedure set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 3,299,112, incorporated herein by reference. Typically, polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes of the surfactant blend of the present invention are readily prepared by an addition reaction between a hydrosiloxane (i.e., a siloxane containing silicon-bonded hydrogen) and an alkenyl ether (e.g., a vinyl, allyl, or WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 46 methallyl ether) of an alkoxy or hydroxy end-blocked polyalkylene oxide). The reaction conditions employed in addition reactions of this type are well known in the art and in general involve heating the reactants (e.g., at a temperature of from about 850 C. to 1100 C.) in the presence of a platinum catalyst (e.g., chloroplatinic acid) and a solvent (e.g., toluene). (C) Ionic Surfactants When surfactants are used in said compositions it is preferred to include an ionic surfactant. It is particularly preferred to use an ionic surfactant when nonionic surfactants are used to emulsify silicone species. It is even more preferred to use an ionic surfactant when the nonionic surfactants are sparingly soluble in water. Not to be bound by theory, it is believed that ionic surfactants improve the water miscibility, dispersibility, and/or solubility of nonionic surfactants, especially sparingly soluble nonionic surfactants by forming comicelles to slow or prevent condensation of the nonionics. Normally a 2% solution of a sparingly soluble nonionic surfactant, such as Silwet@ L77, will be cloudy indicating separation of surfactant particles from water. Addition of small amounts of ionic surfactants, e.g. less than 1%, into a 2% solution of a sparingly soluble nonionic solution will cause the solution to become clear, indicating that the nonionic surfactant is more miscible, dispersed in smaller particles, and/or more soluble in combination with the ionic surfactant. Combination of an ionic surfactant with the nonionic surfactants also results in improved emulsion stability especially at higher temperatures. Again, not to be bound by theory, it is believed that a comicelle that is formed between the nonionic and the ionic surfactant has a greater charge vs. a micelle composed of only nonionic surfactants. The greater charge on the comicelles cause these particles to repel each other thus slowing or preventing coalescence of droplets and eventual phase separation, particular at higher temperatures where this type of behavior is typically accelerated. Nonlimiting, but preferred ionic surfactants are the class of ionic surfactants referred to as anionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants are preferred ionic surfactants since they are least likely to leave residues. Suitable nonlimiting examples from the class of anionic surfactants can be found in Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena, 2 " Ed., Milton J. Rosen, 1989, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., pp. 7-16. Additional nonlimiting examples of anionic surfactants can be found in Handbook of Surfactants, M.R. Porter, 1991, Blackie & Son Ltd, pp. 54-115 and references therein. Suitable anionic surfactants contain at least one hydrophobic moiety and at least one hydrophilic moiety. The surfactant can contain multiple hydrophobic moieties and or multiple hydrophilic moieties, but preferably less than or equal to about 2 hydrophobic moieties and less than WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 47 or equal to about 3 hydrophilic moieties. The hydrophobic moiety is typically comprised of hydrocarbons either as an alkyl group or an alkyl-aryl group. The alkyl group typically contains from about 6 to about 22 carbons, preferably about 10 to about 18 carbons, and more preferably from about 12 to about 16 carbons. The alkyl group can be a branched or linear chain and is either saturated or unsaturated. A typical aryl group is benzene. Some typical hydrophilic groups for anionic surfactants include but are not limited to -CO,, -S00, -SO3, -(OR,),- CO,, -(OR,),- OS03, -(OR,),- SO 3 -. With x being less than about 10 and preferably less than about 5. Some nonlimiting examples of suitable surfactants includes, Stepanol* WAC, Biosoft* 40 (Stepan Co., Northfield, IL). Other suitable ionic surfactants include the cationic and amphoteric surfactants. Nonlimiting examples of these classes of surfactants can be found in Handbook of Surfactants, M.R. Porter, 1991, Blackie & Son Ltd, pp. 179-202 as well as in Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena, 2" Ed., Milton J. Rosen, 1989, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., pp. 17-20 and pp. 28-31 and references therein. When surfactants are used, a preferred embodiment of this invention comprises at least one surfactant selected from nonionic surfactants, at one surfactant chosen from nonionic silicone containing surfactants, and at least one surfactant chosen from ionic surfactants. Cyclodextrin-Compatible Surfactant When the optional cyclodextrin is present, the surfactant for use in providing the required low surface tension in the composition of the present invention should be cyclodextrin-compatible, that is it should not substantially form a complex with the cyclodextrin so as to diminish performance of the cyclodextrin and/or the surfactant when cyclodextrin is present. Complex formation diminishes both the ability of the cyclodextrin to absorb odors and the ability of the surfactant to lower the surface tension of the aqueous composition. Suitable cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants can be readily identified by the absence of effect of cyclodextrin on the surface tension provided by the surfactant. This is achieved by determining the surface tension (in dyne/cm 2 ) of aqueous solutions of the surfactant in the presence and in the absence of about 1% of a specific cyclodextrin in the solutions. The aqueous solutions contain surfactant at concentrations of approximately 0.5%, 0.1%, 0.01%, and 0.005%. The cyclodextrin can affect the surface activity of a surfactant by elevating the surface tension of the surfactant solution. If the surface tension at a given concentration in water differs by more than about 10% from the surface tension of the same surfactant in the 1% solution of the cyclodextrin, that is an indication of a strong interaction between the surfactant and the cyclodextrin. The WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 48 preferred surfactants herein should have a surface tension in an aqueous solution that is different (lower) by less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, and more preferably less than about 1% from that of the same concentration solution containing 1% cyclodextrin. Nonlimiting examples of cyclodextrin-compatible nonionic surfactants include block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Suitable block polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene polymeric surfactants, that are compatible with most cyclodextrins, include those based on ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, trimethylolpropane and ethylenediamine as the initial reactive hydrogen compound. Polymeric compounds made from a sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation of initial compounds with a single reactive hydrogen atom, such as C 1 2-18 aliphatic alcohols, are not generally compatible with the cyclodextrin. Certain of the block polymer surfactant compounds designated Pluronic® and Tetronic® by the BASF-Wyandotte Corp., Wyandotte, Michigan, are readily available. Nonlimiting examples of cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants of this type include: Pluronic Surfactants with the general formula H(EO)n(PO)m(EO)nH, wherein EO is an ethylene oxide group, PO is a propylene oxide group, and n and m are numbers that indicate the average number of the groups in the surfactants. Typical examples of cyclodextrin-compatible Pluronic surfactants are: Name Average MW Average n Average m L-101 3,800 4 59 L-81 2,750 3 42 L-44 2,200 10 23 L-43 1,850 6 22 F-38 4,700 43 16 P-84 4,200 19 43, and mixtures thereof. Tetronic Surfactants with the general formula: [H(EO)n(PO)m]2NCH2CH2N[(PO)m(EO)nH]2 wherein EO, PO, n, and m have the same meanings as above. Typical examples of cyclodextrin-compatible Tetronic surfactants are: Name Average MW Average n Average m 901 4,700 3 18 908 25,000 114 22, and mixtures thereof. "Reverse" Pluronic and Tetronic surfactants have the following general formulas: WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 49 Reverse Pluronic Surfactants H(PO)m(EO)n(PO)mH Reverse Tetronic Surfactants [H(PO)n(EO)m]2NCH2CH2N[(EO)m(PO)nH]2 wherein EO, PO, n, and m have the same meanings as above. Typical examples of cyclodextrin-compatible Reverse Pluronic and Reverse Tetronic surfactants are: Reverse Pluronic surfactants: Name Average MW Average n Average m 10 R5 1,950 8 22 25 R1 2,700 21 6 Reverse Tetronic surfactants Name Average MW Average n Average m 130 R2 7,740 9 26 70 R2 3,870 4 13 and mixtures thereof. Nonionic Silicone Containing Surfactants A preferred class of cyclodextrin-compatible nonionic surfactants are the polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes having a dimethyl polysiloxane hydrophobic moiety and one or more hydrophilic polyalkylene side chains, and having. The general formula of this class of surfactants is disclosed above under the Surfactants section in Optional Ingredients titled Nonionic Silicone Containing Surfactants. Nonlimiting examples of cyclodextrin-compatible anionic surfactants are the alkyldiphenyl oxide disulfonate, having the general formula:
SO
3 Na SO 3 Na OO R wherein R is an alkyl group. Examples of this type of surfactants are available from the Dow Chemical Company under the trade name Dowfax@ wherein R is a linear or branched C 6
-C
1 6 alkyl group. An example of these cyclodextrin-compatible anionic surfactant is Dowfax 3B2 with R being approximately a linear C 10 group. These anionic surfactants are preferably not used when the antimicrobial active or preservative, etc., is cationic to minimize the interaction with the cationic actives, since the effect of both surfactant and active are diminished. The surfactants above are either weakly interactive with cyclodextrin (less than 5% elevation in surface tension, or non-interactive (less than 1% elevation in surface WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 50 tension). Normal surfactants like sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecanolpoly(6)ethoxylate are strongly interactive, with more than a 10% elevation in surface tension in the presence of a typical cyclodextrin like hydroxypropyl-beta cyclodextrin and methylated beta-cyclodextrin. Typical levels of cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants in usage compositions are from about 0.01% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.03% to about 0.6%, more preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.3%, by weight of the composition. Typical levels of cyclodextrin-compatible surfactants in concentrated compositions are from about 0.1% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0.3% to about 3%, by weight of the concentrated composition. (2). Optional Odor Control Agent The compositions for odor control are of the type disclosed in U.S. Pats. 5,534,165; 5,578,563; 5,663,134; 5,668,097; 5,670,475; and 5,714,137, Trinh et al. issued Jul. 9, 1996; Nov. 26, 1996; Sep. 2, 1997; Sep. 16, 1997; Sep. 23, 1997; and Feb. 3, 1998 respectively, all of said patents being incorporated herein by reference. Such compositions can contain several different optional odor control agents in addition to the polymers described hereinbefore that can control amine odors. (a). Cyclodextrin As used herein, the term "cyclodextrin" includes any of the known cyclodextrins such as unsubstituted cyclodextrins containing from six to twelve glucose units, especially, alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, gamma-cyclodextrin and/or their derivatives and/or mixtures thereof. The alpha-cyclodextrin consists of six glucose units, the beta-cyclodextrin consists of seven glucose units, and the gamma-cyclodextrin consists of eight glucose units arranged in donut-shaped rings. The specific coupling and conformation of the glucose units give the cyclodextrins a rigid, conical molecular structures with hollow interiors of specific volumes. The "lining" of each internal cavity is formed by hydrogen atoms and glycosidic bridging oxygen atoms; therefore, this surface is fairly hydrophobic. The unique shape and physical-chemical properties of the cavity enable the cyclodextrin molecules to absorb (form inclusion complexes with) organic molecules or parts of organic molecules which can fit into the cavity. Many odorous molecules can fit into the cavity including many malodorous molecules and perfume molecules. Therefore, cyclodextrins, and especially mixtures of cyclodextrins with different size cavities, can be used to control odors caused by a broad spectrum of organic odoriferous materials, which may, or may not, contain reactive functional groups. The complexation between cyclodextrin and odorous molecules occurs rapidly in the presence of water. However, the extent of the complex formation also depends on WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 51 the polarity of the absorbed molecules. In an aqueous solution, strongly hydrophilic molecules (those which are highly water-soluble) are only partially absorbed, if at all. Therefore, cyclodextrin does not complex effectively with some very low molecular weight organic amines and acids when they are present at low levels on wet fabrics. As the water is being removed however, e.g., the fabric is being dried off, some low molecular weight organic amines and acids have more affinity and will complex with the cyclodextrins more readily. The cavities within the cyclodextrin in the solution of the present invention should remain essentially unfilled (the cyclodextrin remains uncomplexed) while in solution, in order to allow the cyclodextrin to absorb various odor molecules when the solution is applied to a surface. Non-derivatised (normal) beta-cyclodextrin can be present at a level up to its solubility limit of about 1.85% (about 1.85g in 100 grams of water) at room temperature. Beta-cyclodextrin is not preferred in compositions which call for a level of cyclodextrin higher than its water solubility limit. Non-derivatised beta-cyclodextrin is generally not preferred when the composition contains surfactant since it affects the surface activity of most of the preferred surfactants that are compatible with the derivatised cyclodextrins. Preferably, the odor absorbing solution of the present invention is clear. The term "clear" as defined herein means transparent or translucent, preferably transparent, as in "water clear," when observed through a layer having a thickness of less than about 10 cm. Preferably, the cyclodextrins used in the present invention are highly water soluble such as, alpha-cyclodextrin and/or derivatives thereof, gamma-cyclodextrin and/or derivatives thereof, derivatised beta-cyclodextrins, and/or mixtures thereof. The derivatives of cyclodextrin consist mainly of molecules wherein some of the OH groups are converted to OR groups. Cyclodextrin derivatives include, e.g., those with short chain alkyl groups such as methylated cyclodextrins, and ethylated cyclodextrins, wherein R is a methyl or an ethyl group; those with hydroxyalkyl substituted groups, such as hydroxypropyl cyclodextrins and/or hydroxyethyl cyclodextrins, wherein R is a CH 2
-CH(OH)-CH
3 or a -CH 2 CH2-OH group; branched cyclodextrins such as maltose bonded cyclodextrins; cationic cyclodextrins such as those containing 2-hydroxy-3 (dimethylamino)propyl ether, wherein R is CH 2
-CH(OH)-CH
2
-N(CH
3
)
2 which is cationic at low pH; quaternary ammonium, e.g., 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether chloride groups, wherein R is CH 2 -CH(OH)-CH2-N+(CH 3
)
3 Cl-; anionic cyclodextrins such as carboxymethyl cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin sulfates, and cyclodextrin succinylates; amphoteric cyclodextrins such as carboxymethyl/quaternary WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 52 ammonium cyclodextrins; cyclodextrins wherein at least one glucopyranose unit has a 3 6-anhydro-cyclomalto structure, e.g., the mono-3-6-anhydrocyclodextrins, as disclosed in "Optimal Performances with Minimal Chemical Modification of Cyclodextrins", F. Diedaini-Pilard and B. Perly, The 7th International Cyclodextrin Symposium Abstracts, April 1994, p. 49, said references being incorporated herein by reference; and mixtures thereof. Other cyclodextrin derivatives are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos.: 3,426,011, Parmerter et al., issued Feb. 4, 1969; 3,453,257; 3,453,258; 3,453,259; and 3,453,260, all in the names of Parmerter et al., and all issued July 1, 1969; 3,459,731, Gramera et al., issued Aug. 5, 1969; 3,553,191, Parmerter et al., issued Jan. 5, 1971; 3,565,887, Parmerter et al., issued Feb. 23, 1971; 4,535,152, Szejtli et al., issued Aug. 13, 1985; 4,616,008, Hirai et al., issued Oct. 7, 1986; 4,678,598, Ogino et al., issued Jul. 7, 1987; 4,638,058, Brandt et al., issued Jan. 20, 1987; and 4,746,734, Tsuchiyama et al., issued May 24, 1988; all of said patents being incorporated herein by reference. Highly water-soluble cyclodextrins are those having water solubility of at least about 10 g in 100 ml of water at room temperature, preferably at least about 20 g in 100 ml of water, more preferably at least about 25 g in 100 ml of water at room temperature. The availability of solubilized, uncomplexed cyclodextrins is essential for effective and efficient odor control performance. Solubilized, water-soluble cyclodextrin can exhibit more efficient odor control performance than non-water-soluble cyclodextrin when deposited onto surfaces, especially fabric. Examples of preferred water-soluble cyclodextrin derivatives suitable for use herein are hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated alpha-cyclodextrin. methylated beta-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl beta-cyclodextrin. and hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin. Hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin derivatives preferably have a degree of substitution of from about 1 to about 14, more preferably from about 1.5 to about 7, wherein the total number of OR groups per cyclodextrin is defined as the degree of substitution. Methylated cyclodextrin derivatives typically have a degree of substitution of from about I to about 18, preferably from about 3 to about 16. A known methylated beta-cyclodextrin is heptakis-2,6-di-0-methyl-p-cyclodextrin, commonly known as DIMEB, in which each glucose unit has about 2 methyl groups with a degree of substitution of about 14. A preferred, more commercially available, methylated beta-cyclodextrin is a randomly methylated beta-cyclodextrin, commonly known as RAMEB, having different degrees of substitution, normally of about 12.6. RAMEB is more preferred than DIMEB, since DIMEB affects the surface activity of the preferred surfactants more than RAMEB. The preferred cyclodextrins are available, e.g., from Cerestar USA, Inc. and Wacker Chemicals (USA), Inc.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 53 It is also preferable to use a mixture of cyclodextrins. Such mixtures absorb odors more broadly by complexing with a wider range of odoriferous molecules having a wider range of molecular sizes. Preferably at least a portion of the cyclodextrins is alpha-cyclodextrin and its derivatives thereof, gamma-cyclodextrin and its derivatives thereof, and/or derivatised beta-cyclodextrin, more preferably a mixture of alpha cyclodextrin, or an alpha-cyclodextrin derivative, and derivatised beta-cyclodextrin, even more preferably a mixture of derivatised alpha-cyclodextrin and derivatised beta cyclodextrin, most preferably a mixture of hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin, and/or a mixture of methylated alpha-cyclodextrin and methylated beta-cyclodextrin. For controlling odor on fabrics, the composition is preferably used as a spray. It is preferable that the usage compositions of the present invention contain low levels of cyclodextrin so that a visible stain does not appear on the fabric at normal usage levels. Preferably, the solution used to treat the surface under usage conditions is virtually not discernible when dry. Typical levels of cyclodextrin in usage compositions for usage conditions are from about 0.01% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of the composition. Compositions with higher concentrations can leave unacceptable visible stains on fabrics as the solution evaporates off of the fabric. This is especially a problem on thin, colored, synthetic fabrics. In order to avoid or minimize the occurrence of fabric staining, it is preferable that the fabric be treated at a level of less than about 5 mg of cyclodextrin per gram of fabric, more preferably less than about 2 mg of cyclodextrin per gram of fabric. The presence of the surfactant can improve appearance by minimizing localized spotting. Concentrated compositions can also be used in order to deliver a less expensive product. When a concentrated product is used, i.e., when the level of cyclodextrin used is from about 3% to about 20%, more preferably from about 5% to about 10%, by weight of the concentrated composition, it is preferable to dilute the concentrated composition before treating fabrics in order to avoid staining. Preferably the concentrated cyclodextrin composition is diluted with about 50% to about 6000%, more preferably with about 75% to about 2000%, most preferably with about 100% to about 1000% by weight of the concentrated composition of water. The resulting diluted compositions have usage concentrations of cyclodextrin as discussed hereinbefore, e.g., of from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the diluted composition. Low Molecular Weight Polyols Low molecular weight polyols with relatively high boiling points, as compared to water, such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and/or glycerol are preferred optional WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 54 ingredients for improving odor control performance of the composition of the present invention when cyclodextrin is present. Not to be bound by theory, it is believed that the incorporation of a small amount of low molecular weight glycols into the composition of the present invention enhances the formation of the cyclodextrin inclusion complexes as the fabric dries. It is believed that the polyols' ability to remain on the fabric for a longer period of time than water, as the fabric dries allows it to form ternary complexes with the cyclodextrin and some malodorous molecules. The addition of the glycols is believed to fill up void space in the cyclodextrin cavity that is unable to be filled by some malodor molecules of relatively smaller sizes. Preferably the glycol used is glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol or mixtures thereof, more preferably ethylene glycol and/or propylene glycol. Cyclodextrins prepared by processes that result in a level of such polyols are highly desirable, since they can be used without removal of the polyols. Some polyols, e.g., dipropylene glycol, are also useful to facilitate the solubilization of some perfume ingredients in the composition of the present invention. Typically, glycol is added to the composition of the present invention at a level of from about 0.01% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, preferably from about 0.05% to about 1%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition. The preferred weight ratio of low molecular weight polyol to cyclodextrin is from about 2:1,000 to about 20:100, more preferably from about 3:1,000 to about 15:100, even more preferably from about 5:1,000 to about 10:100, and most preferably from about 1:100 to about 7:100. (b). Metal Salts Optionally, but highly preferred, the present invention can include metallic salts for added odor absorption and/or antimicrobial benefit for the cyclodextrin solution when cyclodextrin is present. The metallic salts are selected from the group consisting of copper salts, zinc salts, and mixtures thereof. Copper salts have some antimicrobial benefits. Specifically, cupric abietate acts as a fungicide, copper acetate acts as a mildew inhibitor, cupric chloride acts as a fungicide, copper lactate acts as a fungicide, and copper sulfate acts as a germicide. Copper salts also possess some malodor control abilities. See U. S. Pat. No. 3,172,817, Leupold, et al., which discloses deodorizing compositions for treating disposable articles, comprising at least slightly water-soluble salts of acylacetone, including copper salts and zinc salts, all of said patents are incorporated herein by reference.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 55 The preferred zinc salts possess malodor control abilities. Zinc has been used most often for its ability to ameliorate malodor, e.g., in mouth wash products, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,325,939, issued Apr. 20, 1982 and 4,469,674, issued Sept. 4, 1983, to N. B. Shah, et al., all of which are incorporated herein by reference. Highly ionized and soluble zinc salts such as zinc chloride, provide the best source of zinc ions. Zinc borate functions as a fungistat and a mildew inhibitor, zinc caprylate functions as a fungicide, zinc chloride provides antiseptic and deodorant benefits, zinc ricinoleate functions as a fungicide, zinc sulfate heptahydrate functions as a fungicide and zinc undecylenate functions as a fungistat. Preferably the metallic salts are water-soluble zinc salts, copper salts or mixtures thereof, and more preferably zinc salts, especially ZnCl2. These salts are preferably present in the present invention primarily to absorb amine and sulfur-containing compounds that have molecular sizes too small to be effectively complexed with the cyclodextrin molecules. Low molecular weight sulfur-containing materials, e.g., sulfide and mercaptans, are components of many types of malodors, e.g., food odors (garlic, onion), body/perspiration odor, breath odor, etc. Low molecular weight amines are also components of many malodors, e.g., food odors, body odors, urine, etc. When metallic salts are added to the composition of the present invention they are typically present at a level of from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 8%, more preferably from about 0.3% to about 5% by weight of the usage composition. When zinc salts are used as the metallic salt, and a clear solution is desired, it is preferable that the pH of the solution is adjusted to less than about 7, more preferably less than about 6. most preferably, less than about 5, in order to keep the solution clear. (c). Soluble Carbonate and/or Bicarbonate Salts Water-soluble alkali metal carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts, such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, sodium carbonate, and mixtures thereof can be added to the composition of the present invention in order to help to control certain acid-type odors. Preferred salts are sodium carbonate monohydrate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and mixtures thereof. When these salts are added to the composition of the present invention, they are typically present at a level of from about 0.1% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.3% to about 2%, by weight of the composition. When these salts are added to the composition of the present invention it is preferably that incompatible metal salts not be present in the invention. Preferably, when WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 56 these salts are used the composition should be essentially free of zinc and other incompatible metal ions, e.g., Ca, Fe, Ba, etc. which form water-insoluble salts. (d). Enzymes Enzymes can be used to control certain types of malodor, especially malodor from urine and other types of excretions, including regurgitated materials. Proteases are especially desirable. The activity of commercial enzymes depends very much on the type and purity of the enzyme being considered. Enzymes that are water soluble proteases like pepsin, tripsin, ficin, bromelin, papain, rennin, and mixtures thereof are particularly useful. Enzymes are normally incorporated at levels sufficient to provide up to about 5 mg by weight, preferably from about 0.001 mg to about 3 mg, more preferably from about 0.002 mg to about 1 mg, of active enzyme per gram of the aqueous compositions. Stated otherwise, the aqueous compositions herein can comprise from about 0.0001% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.001% to about 0.3%, more preferably from about 0.005% to about 0.2% by weight of a commercial enzyme preparation. Protease enzymes are usually present in such commercial preparations at levels sufficient to provide from 0.0005 to 0.1 Anson units (AU) of activity per gram of aqueous composition. Nonlimiting examples of suitable, commercially available, water soluble proteases are pepsin, tripsin, ficin, bromelin, papain, rennin, and mixtures thereof. Papain can be isolated, e.g., from papaya latex, and is available commercially in the purified form of up to, e.g., about 80% protein, or cruder, technical grade of much lower activity. Other suitable examples of proteases are the subtilisins which are obtained from particular strains of B. subtilis and B. licheniforms. Another suitable protease is obtained from a strain of Bacillus, having maximum activity throughout the pH range of 8-12, developed and sold by Novo Industries A/S under the registered trade name ESPERASE®. The preparation of this enzyme and analogous enzymes is described in British Patent Specification No. 1,243,784 of Novo. Proteolytic enzymes suitable for removing protein-based stains that are commercially available include those sold under the trade names ALCALASE@ and SAVINASE@ by Novo Industries A/S (Denmark) and MAXATASE@ by International Bio-Synthetics, Inc. (The Netherlands). Other proteases include Protease A (see European Patent Application 130,756, published January 9, 1985); Protease B (see European Patent Application Serial No. 87303761.8, filed April 28, 1987, and European Patent Application 130,756, Bott et al, published January 9, 1985); and proteases made by Genencor International, Inc., according to one WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 57 or more of the following patents: Caldwell et al, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,185,258, 5,204,015 and 5,244,791. A wide range of enzyme materials and means for their incorporation into liquid compositions are also disclosed in U.S. Patent 3,553,139, issued January 5, 1971 to McCarty et al. Enzymes are further disclosed in U.S. Patent 4,101,457, Place et al, issued July 18, 1978, and in U.S. Patent 4,507,219, Hughes, issued March 26, 1985. Other enzyme materials useful for liquid formulations, and their incorporation into such formulations, are disclosed in U.S. Patent 4,261,868, Hora et al, issued April 14, 1981. Enzymes can be stabilized by various techniques, e.g., those disclosed and exemplified in U.S. Patent 3,600,319, issued August 17, 1971 to Gedge, et al., European Patent Application Publication No. 0 199 405, Application No. 86200586.5, published October 29, 1986, Venegas, and in U.S. Patent 3,519,570. All of the above patents and applications are incorporated herein, at least in pertinent part. Enzyme-polyethylene glycol conjugates are also preferred. Such polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives of enzymes, wherein the PEG or alkoxy-PEG moieties are coupled to the protein molecule through, e.g., secondary amine linkages. Suitable derivatization decreases immunogenicity, thus minimizes allergic reactions, while still maintaining some enzymatic activity. An example of protease-PEG's is PEG-subtilisin Carlsberg from B. lichenniformis coupled to methoxy-PEGs through secondary amine linkage, and is available from Sigma-Aldrich Corp., St. Louis, Missouri. (e). Zeolites When the clarity of the solution is not needed, and the solution is not sprayed on fabrics, other optional odor absorbing materials, e.g., zeolites and/or activated carbon, can also be used. A preferred class of zeolites is characterized as "intermediate" silicate/aluminate zeolites. The intermediate zeolites are characterized by Si0 2 /AlO2 molar ratios of less than about 10. Preferably the molar ratio of SiO 2 /A1O 2 ranges from about 2 to about 10. The intermediate zeolites have an advantage over the "high" zeolites. The intermediate zeolites have a higher affinity for amine-type odors, they are more weight efficient for odor absorption because they have a larger surface area, and they are more moisture tolerant and retain more of their odor absorbing capacity in water than the high zeolites. A wide variety of intermediate zeolites suitable for use herein are commercially available as Valfor® CP301-68, Valfor® 300-63, Valfor CP300-35, and ValforV CP300-56, available from PQ Corporation, and the CBV 100® series of zeolites from Conteka. Zeolite materials marketed under the trade name Abscents® and Smellrite®, available from The Union Carbide Corporation and UOP are also preferred. These WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 58 materials are typically available as a white powder in the 3-5 micron particle size range. Such materials are preferred over the intermediate zeolites for control of sulfur containing odors, e.g., thiols, mercaptans. (f). Activated Carbon The carbon material suitable for use in the present invention is the material well known in commercial practice as an absorbent for organic molecules and/or for air purification purposes. Often, such carbon material is referred to as "activated" carbon or "activated" charcoal. Such carbon is available from commercial sources under such trade names as; Calgon-Type CPG ; Type PCB ; Type SGL ; Type CAL®; and Type OL®. (g). Mixtures Thereof Mixtures of the above materials are desirable, especially when the mixture provides control over a broader range of odors. (3). Perfume The wrinkle control composition of the present invention can also optionally provide a "scent signal" in the form of a pleasant odor which provides a freshness impression to the treated fabrics. The scent signal can be designed to provide a fleeting perfume scent. When perfume is added as a scent signal, it is added only at very low levels, e.g., from about 0% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.003% to about 0.3%, more preferably from about 0.005% to about 0.2%, by weight of the usage composition. Perfume can also be added as a more intense odor in product and on fabrics. When stronger levels of perfume are preferred, relatively higher levels of perfume can be added. Any type of perfume can be incorporated into the composition of the present invention. The preferred perfume ingredients are those suitable for use to apply on fabrics and garments. Typical examples of such preferred ingredients are given in U.S. Pat. 5,445,747, issued Aug. 29, 1995 to Kvietok et al., incorporated herein by reference. When long lasting fragrance odor on fabrics is desired, it is preferred to use at least an effective amount of perfume ingredients which have a boiling point of about 300 0 C or higher. Nonlimiting examples of such preferred ingredients are given in U.S. Pat. 5,500,138, issued Mar. 19, 1996 to Bacon et al., incorporated herein by reference. It is also preferred to use materials that can slowly release perfume ingredients after the fabric is treated by the wrinkle control composition of this invention. Examples of materials of this type are given in U.S. Pat. 5,531,910, Severns et al., issued July 2, 1996, said patent being incorporated herein by reference. When cyclodextrin is present, it is essential that the perfume be added at a level wherein even if all of the perfume in the composition were to complex with the WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 59 cyclodextrin molecules when cyclodextrin is present, there will still be an effective level of uncomplexed cyclodextrin molecules present in the solution to provide adequate odor control. In order to reserve an effective amount of cyclodextrin molecules for odor control when cyclodextrin is present, perfume is typically present at a level wherein less than about 90% of the cyclodextrin complexes with the perfume, preferably less than about 50% of the cyclodextrin complexes with the perfume, more preferably, less than about 30% of the cyclodextrin complexes with the perfume, and most preferably, less than about 10% of the cyclodextrin complexes with the perfume. The cyclodextrin to perfume weight ratio should be greater than about 8:1, preferably greater than about 10:1, more preferably greater than about 20:1, even more preferably greater than 40:1 and most preferably greater than about 70:1. Preferably the perfume is hydrophilic and is composed predominantly of ingredients selected from two groups of ingredients, namely, (a) hydrophilic ingredients having a ClogP of less than about 3.5, more preferably less than about 3.0, and (b) ingredients having significant low detection threshold, and mixtures thereof. Typically, at least about 50%, preferably at least about 60%, more preferably at least about 70%, and most preferably at least about 80% by weight of the perfume is composed of perfume ingredients of the above groups (a) and (b). For these preferred perfumes, the cyclodextrin to perfume weight ratio is typically of from about 2:1 to about 200:1; preferably from about 4:1 to about 100:1, more preferably from about 6:1 to about 50:1, and even more preferably from about 8:1 to about 30:1. (a). Hydrophilic Perfume Ingredients The hydrophilic perfume ingredients are more soluble in water, have less of a tendency to complex with the cyclodextrins, and are more available in the odor absorbing composition than the ingredients of conventional perfumes. The degree of hydrophobicity of a perfume ingredient can be correlated with its octanol/water partition coefficient P. The octanol/water partition coefficient of a perfume ingredient is the ratio between its equilibrium concentration in octanol and in water. A perfume ingredient with a greater partition coefficient P is considered to be more hydrophobic. Conversely, a perfume ingredient with a smaller partition coefficient P is considered to be more hydrophilic. Since the partition coefficients of the perfume ingredients normally have high values, they are more conveniently given in the form of their logarithm to the base 10, logP. Thus the preferred perfume hydrophilic perfume ingredients of this invention have logP of about 3.5 or smaller, preferably of about 3.0 or smaller. The logP of many perfume ingredients have been reported; for example, the Pomona92 database, available from Daylight Chemical Information Systems, Inc.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 60 (Daylight CIS), Irvine, California, contains many, along with citations to the original literature. However, the logP values are most conveniently calculated by the "CLOGP" program, also available from Daylight CIS. This program also lists experimental logP values when they are available in the Pomona92 database. The "calculated logP" (ClogP) is determined by the fragment approach of Hansch and Leo (cf., A. Leo, in Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, P. G. Sammens, J. B. Taylor and C. A. Ramsden, Eds., p. 295, Pergamon Press, 1990, incorporated herein by reference). The fragment approach is based on the chemical structure of each perfume ingredient, and takes into account the numbers and types of atoms, the atom connectivity, and chemical bonding. The ClogP values, which are the most reliable and widely used estimates for this physicochemical property, are used instead of the experimental logP values in the selection of perfume ingredients which are useful in the present invention. Non-limiting examples of the more preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients are allyl amyl glycolate, allyl caproate, amyl acetate, amyl propionate, anisic aldehyde, anisyl acetate, anisole, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl acetone, benzyl alcohol, benzyl formate, benzyl iso valerate, benzyl propionate, beta gamma hexenol, calone, camphor gum, laevo-carveol, d-carvone, laevo-carvone, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamyl acetate, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamyl formate, cinnamyl propionate, cis-jasmone, cis-3 hexenyl acetate, coumarin, cuminic alcohol, cuminic aldehyde, Cyclal C, cyclogalbanate, dihydroeuginol, dihydro isojasmonate, dimethyl benzyl carbinol, dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate, ethyl acetate, ethyl aceto acetate, ethyl amyl ketone, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl hexyl ketone, ethyl maltol, ethyl-2 methyl butyrate, ethyl methylphenyl glycidate, ethyl phenyl acetate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl vanillin, eucalyptol, eugenol, eugenyl acetate, eugenyl formate, eugenyl methyl ether, fenchyl alcohol, flor acetate (tricyclo decenyl acetate), fructone, frutene (tricyclo decenyl propionate), geraniol, geranyl oxyacetaldehyde, heliotropin, hexenol, hexenyl acetate, hexyl acetate, hexyl formate, hinokitiol, hydrotropic alcohol, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxycitronellal diethyl acetal, hydroxycitronellol, indole, isoamyl alcohol, iso cyclo citral, isoeugenol, isoeugenyl acetate, isomenthone, isopulegyl acetate, isoquinoline, keone, ligustral, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl formate, lyral, menthone, methyl acetophenone, methyl amyl ketone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl benzyl acetate, methyl cinnamate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl eugenol, methyl heptenone, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl heptyl ketone, methyl hexyl ketone, methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran, methyl-N-methyl anthranilate, methyl beta naphthyl ketone, methyl phenyl carbinyl acetate, methyl salicylate, nerol, nonalactone, octalactone, octyl alcohol (octanol-2), para-anisic aldehyde, para-cresol, para-cresyl methyl ether, para hydroxy WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 61 phenyl butanone, para-methoxy acetophenone, para-methyl acetophenone, phenoxy ethanol, phenoxyethyl propionate, phenyl acetaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde diethyl ether, phenylethyl oxyacetaldehyde, phenyl ethyl acetate, phenyl ethyl alcohol, phenyl ethyl dimethyl carbinol, prenyl acetate, propyl butyrate, pulegone, rose oxide, safrole, terpineol, vanillin, viridine, and mixtures thereof. Nonlimiting examples of other preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients which can be used in perfume compositions of this invention are allyl heptoate, amyl benzoate, anethole, benzophenone, carvacrol, citral, citronellol, citronellyl nitrile, cyclohexyl ethyl acetate, cymal, 4-decenal, dihydro isojasmonate, dihydro myrcenol, ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate, fenchyl acetate, florhydral, gamma-nonalactone, geranyl formate, geranyl nitrile, hexenyl isobutyrate, alpha-ionone, isobornyl acetate, isobutyl benzoate, isononyl alcohol, isomenthol, para-isopropyl phenylacetaldehyde, isopulegol, linalyl acetate, 2 methoxy naphthalene, menthyl acetate, methyl chavicol, musk ketone, beta naphthol methyl ether, neral, nonyl aldehyde, phenyl heptanol, phenyl hexanol, terpinyl acetate, Veratrol, yara-yara, and mixtures thereof The preferred perfume compositions used in the present invention contain at least 4 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, preferably at least 5 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, more preferably at least 6 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, and even more preferably at least 7 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients. Most common perfume ingredients which are derived from natural sources are composed of a multitude of components. When each such material is used in the formulation of the preferred perfume compositions of the present invention, it is counted as one single ingredient, for the purpose of defining the invention. (b). Low Odor Detection Threshold Perfume Ingredients The odor detection threshold of an odorous material is the lowest vapor concentration of that material which can be olfactorily detected. The odor detection threshold and some odor detection threshold values are discussed in, e.g., "Standardized Human Olfactory Thresholds", M. Devos et al, IRL Press at Oxford University Press, 1990, and "Compilation of Odor and Taste Threshold Values Data", F. A. Fazzalari, editor, ASTM Data Series DS 48A, American Society for Testing and Materials, 1978, both of said publications being incorporated by reference. The use of small amounts of perfume ingredients that have low odor detection threshold values can improve perfume odor character, even though they are not as hydrophilic as perfume ingredients of group (a) which are given hereinabove. Perfume ingredients that do not belong to group (a) above, but have a significantly low detection threshold, useful in the composition of the present invention, are selected from the group consisting of ambrox, bacdanol, benzyl WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 62 salicylate. butyl anthranilate, cetalox, damascenone, alpha-damascone, gamma dodecalactone, ebanol, herbavert, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, alpha-isomethylionone, lilial, methyl nonyl ketone, gamma-undecalactone, undecylenic aldehyde, and mixtures thereof. These materials are preferably present at low levels in addition to the hydrophilic ingredients of group (a), typically less than about 20%, preferably less than about 15%, more preferably less than about 10%, by weight of the total perfume compositions of the present invention. However, only low levels are required to provide an effect. There are also hydrophilic ingredients of group (a) that have a significantly low detection threshold, and are especially useful in the composition of the present invention. Examples of these ingredients are allyl amyl glycolate, anethole, benzyl acetone, calone, cinnamic alcohol, coumarin, cyclogalbanate, Cyclal C, cymal, 4-decenal, dihydro isojasmonate, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl-2-methyl butyrate, ethyl methylphenyl glycidate, ethyl vanillin, eugenol, flor acetate, florhydral, fructone, frutene, heliotropin, keone, indole, iso cyclo citral, isoeugenol, lyral, methyl heptine carbonate, linalool, methyl anthranilate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran, methyl beta naphthyl ketone, beta naphthol methyl ether, nerol, para-anisic aldehyde, para hydroxy phenyl butanone, phenyl acetaldehyde, vanillin, and mixtures thereof. Use of low odor detection threshold perfume ingredients minimizes the level of organic material that is released into the atmosphere. (4). Antimicrobial Active Optionally, the wrinkle control composition of the present invention comprise an effective amount, to kill, or reduce the growth of microbes, of antimicrobial active; preferably from about 0.001% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.002% to about 1%, even more preferably from about 0.003% to about 0.3%, by weight of the usage composition. The effective antimicrobial active can function as disinfectants/sanitizers, and is useful in providing protection against organisms that become attached to the fabrics. Given below are nonlimiting examples of antimicrobial actives which are useful in the present invention: Pyrithiones, especially the zinc complex (ZPT); Octopirox; Parabens, including Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Benzylparaben, Sodium Methylparaben, and Sodium Propylparaben; DMDM Hydantoin (Glydant); Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (Kathon CG); Sodium Sulfite; Sodium Bisulfite; Imidazolidinyl Urea; Diazolidinyl Urea (Germail 2); Sorbic Acid/Potassium Sorbate; Dehydroacetic Acid/Sodium WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 63 Dehydroacetate; Benzyl Alcohol; Sodium Borate; 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol); Formalin; lodopropynyl Butylcarbamate; Boric Acid; Chloroacetamide; Methenamine; Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile; Glutaraldehyde; Hexamidine Isethionate; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; Phenethyl Alcohol; o-Phenylphenol/sodium o phenylphenol; Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate; Polymethoxy Bicyclic Oxazolidine; Dimethoxane; Thimersol; Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Captan; Chlorphenenesin; Dichlorophene; Chlorbutanol; Phenoxyethanol; Phenoxyisopropanol; Halogenated Diphenyl Ethers; 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenyl ether (Triclosan); 2,2' dihydroxy-5,5'-dibromo-diphenyl ether; Phenolic Compounds - (including phenol and its homologs, mono- and poly-alkyl and aromatic halophenols, resorcinol and its derivatives, bisphenolic compounds and halogenated salicylanilides); Phenol and its Homologs including Phenol, 2 Methyl Phenol, 3 Methyl Phenol, 4 Methyl Phenol, 4 Ethyl Phenol, 2,4-Dimethyl Phenol, 2,5-Dimethyl Phenol, 3,4-Dimethyl Phenol, 2,6 Dimethyl Phenol, 4-n-Propyl Phenol, 4-n-Butyl Phenol, 4-n-Amyl Phenol, 4-tert-Amyl Phenol, 4-n-Hexyl Phenol, and 4-n-Heptyl Phenol; Mono- and Poly-Alkyl and Aromatic Halophenols including p-Chlorophenol, Methyl p-Chlorophenol, Ethyl p-Chlorophenol, n-Propyl p-Chlorophenol, n-Butyl p-Chlorophenol, n-Amyl p-Chlorophenol, sec-Amyl p-Chlorophenol, n-Hexyl p-Chlorophenol, Cyclohexyl p-Chlorophenol, n-Heptyl p Chlorophenol, n-Octyl p-Chlorophenol, o-Chlorophenol, Methyl o-Chlorophenol, Ethyl o-Chlorophenol, n-Propyl o-Chlorophenol, n-Butyl o-Chlorophenol, n-Amyl o Chlorophenol, tert-Amyl o-Chlorophenol, n-Hexyl o-Chlorophenol, n-Heptyl o Chlorophenol, o-Benzyl p-Chlorophenol, o-benzyl-m-methyl p-Chlorophenol, o-Benzyl m, m-dimethyl p-Chlorophenol, o-Phenylethyl p-Chlorophenol, o-Phenylethyl-m-methyl p-Chlorophenol, 3-Methyl p-Chlorophenol, 3,5-Dimethyl p-Chlorophenol, 6-Ethyl-3 methyl p-Chlorophenol, 6-n-Propyl-3-methyl p-Chlorophenol, 6-iso-Propyl-3-methyl p Chlorophenol, 2-Ethyl-3,5-dimethyl p-Chlorophenol, 6-sec-Butyl-3-methyl p Chlorophenol, 2-iso-Propyl-3,5-dimethyl p-Chlorophenol, 6-Diethylmethyl-3-methyl p Chlorophenol, 6-iso-Propyl-2-ethyl-3-methyl p-Chlorophenol, 2-sec-Amyl-3,5-dimethyl p-Chlorophenol, 2-Diethylmethyl-3,5-dimethyl p-Chlorophenol, 6-sec-Octyl-3-methyl p Chlorophenol, p-Chloro-m-cresol, p-Bromophenol, Methyl p-Bromophenol, Ethyl p Bromophenol, n-Propyl p-Bromophenol, n-Butyl p-Bromophenol, n-Amyl p Bromophenol, sec-Amyl p-Bromophenol, n-Hexyl p-Bromophenol, cyclohexyl p Bromophenol, o-Bromophenol, tert-Amyl o-Bromophenol, n-Hexyl o-Bromophenol, n Propyl-m,m-Dimethyl o-Bromophenol, 2-Phenyl Phenol, 4-Chloro-2-methyl phenol, 4-Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-Chloro-3,5-dimethyl phenol, 2,4-dichloro-3,5 dimethylphenol, 3.4,5,6-terabromo-2-methylphenol, 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol, 4- WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 64 isopropyl-3-methylphenol, para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), 5-Chloro-2 hydroxydiphenylmethane; Resorcinol and its Derivatives including Resorcinol, Methyl Resorcinol, Ethyl Resorcinol, n-Propyl Resorcinol, n-Butyl Resorcinol, n-Amyl Resorcinol, n-Hexyl Resorcinol, n-Heptyl Resorcinol, n-Octyl Resorcinol, n-Nonyl Resorcinol, Phenyl Resorcinol, Benzyl Resorcinol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Phenylpropyl Resorcinol, p-Chlorobenzyl Resorcinol, 5-Chloro 2,4-Dihydroxydiphenyl Methane, 4'-Chloro 2,4-Dihydroxydiphenyl Methane, 5-Bromo 2,4-Dihydroxydiphenyl Methane, and 4' -Bromo 2,4-Dihydroxydiphenyl Methane; Bisphenolic Compounds including 2,2'-, methylene bis (4-chlorophenol), 2,2'-methylene bis (3,4,6 trichlorophenol), 2,2'-methylene bis (4-chloro-6-bromophenol), bis (2-hydroxy-3,5 dichlorophenyl) sulphide, and bis (2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzyl)sulphide; Benzoic Esters including p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Ethyl p Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Propyl p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, and Butyl p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid. Another class of antibacterial agents, which are useful in the present invention, are the so-called "natural" antibacterial actives, referred to as natural essential oils. These actives derive their names from their natural occurrence in plants. Typical natural essential oil antibacterial actives include oils of anise, lemon, orange, rosemary, wintergreen, thyme, lavender, cloves, hops, tea tree, citronella, wheat, barley, lemongrass, cedar leaf, cedarwood, cinnamon, fleagrass, geranium, sandalwood, violet, cranberry, eucalyptus, vervain, peppermint, gum benzoin, Hydastis carradensis, Berberidaceae. daceae, Ratanhiae and Curcuma longa. Also included in this class of natural essential oils are the key chemical components of the plant oils which have been found to provide the antimicrobial benefit. These chemicals include, but are not limited to anethol, catechole, camphene, thymol, eugenol, eucalyptol, ferulic acid, farnesol, hinokitiol, tropolone, limonene, menthol, methyl salicylate, salicylic acid, thymol, terpineol, verbenone, berberine, ratanhiae extract, caryophellene oxide, citronellic acid, curcumin, nerolidol, geraniol and benzoic acid. Additional active agents are antibacterial metal salts. This class generally includes salts of metals in groups 3b-7b, 8 and 3a-5a. Specifically are the salts of aluminum, zirconium, zinc, silver, gold, copper, lanthanum, tin, mercury, bismuth, selenium, strontium, scandium, yttrium, cerium, praseodymiun, neodymium, promethum, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium and mixtures thereof. Preferred antimicrobial agents for use herein are the broad spectrum actives selected from the group consisting of Triclosan, phenoxyisopropanol, phenoxyethanol, WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 65 PCMX, natural essential oils and their key ingredients, and mixtures thereof. The most preferred antimicrobial active for use in the present invention is Triclosan. Quaternary Compounds. A wide range of quaternary compounds can also be used as antimicrobial actives, in conjunction with the preferred surfactants, for compositions of the present invention. Non-limiting examples of useful quaternary compounds include: (1) benzalkonium chlorides and/or substituted benzalkonium chlorides such as commercially available Barquat@ (available from Lonza), Maquat® (available from Mason), Variquat@ (available from Witco/Sherex), and Hyamine@ (available from Lonza); (2) di(C6-C14)alkyl di-short chain (C1-4 alkyl and/or hydroxyalkyl) quaternary such as Bardac@ products of Lonza. These quaternary compounds contain two relatively short chains, e.g., Cl-4 alkyl and/or hydroxy alkyl groups and two C6-12, preferably C6-10, and more preferably C8, alkyl groups,(3) N-(3 chloroallyl) hexaminium chlorides such as Dowicide® and Dowicil® available from Dow; (4) benzethonium chloride such as Hyamine@ 1622 from Rohm & Haas; (5) methylbenzethonium chloride represented by Hyamine@ lOX supplied by Rohm & Haas, (6) cetylpyridinium chloride such as Cepacol chloride available from of Merrell Labs. Examples of the preferred dialkyl quaternary compounds are di(C8-C12)dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride (Bardac 22), and dioctyldimethylammonium chloride (Bardac 2050). Typical concentrations for biocidal effectiveness of these quaternary compounds range from about 0.001% to about 0.8%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 0.3%, more preferably from about 0.01% to 0.2%, by weight of the usage composition. The corresponding concentrations for the concentrated compositions are from about 0.003% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.006% to about 1.2%, and more preferably from about 0.1% to about 0.8% by weight of the concentrated compositions. When cyclodextrin is present, the solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial active is useful in providing protection against organisms that become attached to the treated fabrics. The antimicrobial should be cyclodextrin-compatible, e.g., not substantially forming complexes with the cyclodextrin in the odor absorbing composition when cyclodextrin is present. The free, uncomplexed antimicrobial, e.g., antibacterial, active provides an optimum antibacterial performance. Sanitization of fabrics can be achieved by the compositions of the present invention containing, antimicrobial materials, e.g., antibacterial halogenated compounds, quaternary compounds, and phenolic compounds. Biguanides. Some of the more robust cyclodextrin-compatible antimicrobial halogenated compounds which can function as disinfectants/sanitizers as well as finish WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 66 product preservatives (vide infra), and are useful in the compositions of the present invention include 1,1'-hexamethylene bis(5-(p-chlorophenyl)biguanide), commonly known as chlorhexidine, and its salts, e.g., with hydrochloric, acetic and gluconic acids. The digluconate salt is highly water-soluble, about 70% in water, and the diacetate salt has a solubility of about 1.8% in water. When chlorhexidine is used as a sanitizer in the present invention it is typically present at a level of from about 0.001% to about 0.4%, preferably from about 0.002% to about 0.3%, and more preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.2%, by weight of the usage composition. In some cases, a level of from about 1% to about 2% may be needed for virucidal activity. Other useful biguanide compounds include Cosmoci@ CQ@, Vantocil® IB, including poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. Other useful cationic antimicrobial agents include the bis-biguanide alkanes. Usable water soluble salts of the above are chlorides, bromides, sulfates, alkyl sulfonates such as methyl sulfonate and ethyl sulfonate, phenylsulfonates such as p-methylphenyl sulfonates, nitrates, acetates, gluconates, and the like. Examples of suitable bis biguanide compounds are chlorhexidine; 1,6-bis-(2 ethylhexylbiguanidohexane)dihydrochloride; 1,6-di-(N 1 ,N1'-phenyldiguanido-N5,N 5
')
hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di-(N 1
,N
1 '-phenyl-N 1
,N
1 '-methyldiguanido-N5,N5') hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-o-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N5')-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-2,6-dichlorophenyldiguanido-N 5 ,N5')hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di[N 1
,N
1 '-.beta.-(p-methoxyphenyl) diguanido-N 5 ,N5']-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-.alpha.-methyl-.beta.-phenyldiguanido-N5,N5')-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-p-nitrophenyldiguanido-N5,N5')hexane dihydrochloride;.omega.:.omega.'-di-(N 1
,N
1 '-phenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ')-di-n-propylether dihydrochloride;.omega:omega'-di(N 1
,N
1 '-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N5)-di-n propylether tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,N I'-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanido
N
5 ,NS')hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-p-methylphenyldiguanido
N
5
,N
5 ')hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-2,4,5-trichlorophenyldiguanido N5,N 5 ')hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di[N 1,N 1'-.alpha.-(p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanido-N 5
,N
5 '] hexane dihydrochloride;.omega.:.omega.'di(N1, NJ'-p chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ')m-xylene dihydrochloride; 1,12-di(N 1
,N
1 '-p chlorophenyldiguanido-N 5
,N
5 ') dodecane dihydrochloride; 1,1 0-di(N 1 ,N ' phenyldiguanido-N 5
,N
5 ')-decane tetrahydrochloride; 1,12-di(N 1
,N
1 '-phenyldiguanido
N
5
,N
5 ') dodecane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-o-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N5') hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,N '-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N 5 ,N5')-hexane tetrahydrochloride; ethylene bis (1 -tolyl biguanide); ethylene bis (p-tolyl biguanide); WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 67 ethylene bis(3,5-dimethylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis(p-tert-amylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis(nonylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (phenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (N butylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (2,5-diethoxyphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis(2,4 dimethylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis(o-diphenylbiguanide); ethylene bis(mixed amyl naphthyl biguanide); N-butyl ethylene bis(phenylbiguanide); trimethylene bis(o-tolyl biguanide); N-butyl trimethylene bis(phenyl biguanide); and the corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable salts of all of the above such as the acetates; gluconates; hydrochlorides; hydrobromides; citrates; bisulfites; fluorides; polymaleates; N coconutalkylsarcosinates; phosphites; hypophosphites; perfluorooctanoates; silicates; sorbates; salicylates; maleates; tartrates; fumarates; ethylenediaminetetraacetates; iminodiacetates; cinnamates; thiocyanates; arginates; pyromellitates; tetracarboxybutyrates; benzoates; glutarates; monofluorophosphates; and perfluoropropionates, and mixtures thereof. Preferred antimicrobials from this group are 1,6-di-(N 1
,N
1 '-phenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ')-hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,Nl'-o chlorophenyldiguanido-N 5
,N
5 ')-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-2,6 dichlorophenyldiguanido-N 5
,N
5 ')hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,N 1'-2,4 dichlorophenyldiguanido-N 5 ,N5')hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di[Nl,Nl'-.alpha.-(p chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanido-N5,N 5 '] hexane dihydrochloride;.omega.:.omega.'di(NI, NI'-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ')m-xylene dihydrochloride; 1,12-di(N 1
,N
1 '-p chlorophenyldiguanido-N 5 ,N5') dodecane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,N '-o chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ') hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,N 1'-p chlorophenyldiguanido-N 5
,N
5 ')-hexane tetrahydrochloride; and mixtures thereof; more preferably, 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-o-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N5')-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-2,6-dichlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ')hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6 di(N 1 ,N 1'-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ')hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6 di[NI,N 1 '-.alpha.-(p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanido-N 5 ,N5'] hexane dihydrochloride;.omega.:.omega.'di(NI, NI'-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N5')m-xylene dihydrochloride; 1,12-di(N 1 ,Nl'-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ') dodecane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1
,N
1 '-o-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N 5 ') hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di(N 1 ,N '-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N5,N5')-hexane tetrahydrochloride; and mixtures thereof. As stated hereinbefore, the bis biguanide of choice is chlorhexidine its salts, e.g., digluconate, dihydrochloride, diacetate, and mixtures thereof. The surfactants, when added to the antimicrobials tend to provide improved antimicrobial action. This is especially true for the siloxane surfactants, and especially when the siloxane surfactants are combined with the chlorhexidine antimicrobial actives.
WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 68 (5). Optional Aminocarboxylate Chelators Chelators, e.g., ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxyethylene diaminetriacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, and other aminocarboxylate chelators, and mixtures thereof, and their salts, and mixtures thereof, can optionally be used to increase antimicrobial and preservative effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria, especially Pseudomonas species. Although sensitivity to EDTA and other aminocarboxylate chelators is mainly a characteristic of Pseudomonas species, other bacterial species highly susceptible to chelators include Achromobacter, Alcaligenes, Azotobacter, Escherichia, Salmonella, Spirillum, and Vibrio. Other groups of organisms also show increased sensitivities to these chelators, including fungi and yeasts. Furthermore, aminocarboxylate chelators can help, e.g., maintaining product clarity, protecting fragrance and perfume components, and preventing rancidity and off odors. Although these aminocarboxylate chelators may not be potent biocides in their own right, they function as potentiators for improving the performance of other antimicrobials/preservatives in the compositions of the present invention. Aminocarboxylate chelators can potentiate the performance of many of the cationic, anionic, and nonionic antimicrobials/preservatives, phenolic compounds, and isothiazolinones, that are used as antimicrobials/preservatives in the composition of the present invention. Nonlimiting examples of cationic antimicrobials/preservatives potentiated by aminocarboxylate chelators in solutions are chlorhexidine salts (including digluconate, diacetate, and dihydrochloride salts), and Quaternium-15, also known as Dowicil 200, Dowicide Q, Preventol D1, benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium, myristalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, lauryl pyridinium chloride, and the like. Nonlimiting examples of useful anionic antimicrobials/preservatives which are enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelators are sorbic acid and potassium sorbate. Nonlimiting examples of useful nonionic antimicrobials/preservatives which are potentiated by aminocarboxylate chelators are DMDM hydantoin, phenethyl alcohol, monolaurin, imidazolidinyl urea, and Bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol). Examples of useful phenolic antimicrobials/preservatives potentiated by these chelators are chloroxylenol, phenol, tert-butyl hydroxyanisole, salicylic acid, resorcinol, and sodium o-phenyl phenate. Nonlimiting examples of isothiazolinone antimicrobials/preservatives which are enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelators are Kathon, Proxel and Promexal. The optional chelators are present in the compositions of this invention at levels of, typically, from about 0.01% to about 0.3%, more preferably from about 0.02% to WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 69 about 0.1%, most preferably from about 0.02% to about 0.05% by weight of the usage compositions to provide antimicrobial efficacy in this invention. Free, uncomplexed aminocarboxylate chelators are required to potentiate the efficacy of the antimicrobials. Thus, when excess alkaline earth (especially calcium and magnesium) and transitional metals (iron, manganese, copper, and others) are present, free chelators are not available and antimicrobial potentiation is not observed. In the case where significant water hardness or transitional metals are available or where product esthetics require a specified chelator level, higher levels may be required to allow for the availability of free, uncomplexed aminocarboxylate chelators to function as antimicrobial/preservative potentiators. (6). Cyclodextrin Preservative Optionally, but desirably if cyclodextrin is present, preferably solubilized, water soluble, antimicrobial preservative can be added to the composition of the present invention if the antimicrobial material (4). is not sufficient to protect the cyclodextrin, or is not present, because cyclodextrin molecules are made up of varying numbers of glucose units which can make them a prime breeding ground for certain microorganisms, especially when in aqueous compositions. This drawback can lead to the problem of storage stability of cyclodextrin solutions for any significant length of time. Contamination by certain microorganisms with subsequent microbial growth can result in an unsightly and/or malodorous solution. Because microbial growth in cyclodextrin solutions is highly objectionable when it occurs, it is highly preferable to include a solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative, which is effective for inhibiting and/or regulating microbial growth in order to increase storage stability of the preferably clear, aqueous odor-absorbing solution containing water-soluble cyclodextrin. It is preferable to use a broad spectrum preservative, e.g., one that is effective on both bacteria (both gram positive and gram negative) and fungi. A limited spectrum preservative, e.g., one that is only effective on a single group of microorganisms, e.g., fungi, can be used in combination with a broad spectrum preservative or other limited spectrum preservatives with complimentary and/or supplementary activity. A mixture of broad spectrum preservatives can also be used. In some cases where a specific group of microbial contaminants is problematic (such as Gram negatives), aminocarboxylate chelators may be used alone or as potentiators in conjunction with other preservatives. These chelators which include, e.g., ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, and other aminocarboxylate chelators, and mixtures thereof, and their salts, and mixtures thereof, WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 70 can increase preservative effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria, especially Pseudomonas species. Antimicrobial preservatives useful in the present invention include biocidal compounds, i.e., substances that kill microorganisms, or biostatic compounds, i.e., substances that inhibit and/or regulate the growth of microorganisms. Suitable preservatives are disclosed in U.S. Pats. 5,534,165; 5,578,563; 5,663,134; 5,668,097; 5,670,475; and 5,714,137, Trinh et al. issued Jul. 9, 1996; Nov. 26, 1996; Sep. 2, 1997; Sep. 16, 1997; Sep. 23, 1997; and Feb. 3, 1998 respectively, all of said patents being incorporated hereinbefore by reference. Preferred antimicrobial preservatives are those that are water-soluble and are effective at low levels because the organic preservatives can form inclusion complexes with the cyclodextrin molecules and compete with the malodorous molecules for the cyclodextrin cavities, thus rendering the cyclodextrins ineffective as odor controlling actives. Water-soluble preservatives useful in the present invention are those that have a solubility in water of at least about 0.3 g per 100 ml of water, i.e., greater than about 0.3% at room temperature, preferably greater than about 0.5% at room temperature. These types of preservatives have a lower affinity to the cyclodextrin cavity, at least in the aqueous phase, and are therefore more available to provide antimicrobial activity. Preservatives with a water-solubility of less than about 0.3% and a molecular structure that readily fits into the cyclodextrin cavity, have a greater tendency to form inclusion complexes with the cyclodextrin molecules, thus rendering the preservative less effective to control microbes in the cyclodextrin solution. The water-soluble antimicrobial preservative in the present invention is included at an effective amount. The term "effective amount" as herein defined means a level sufficient to prevent spoilage, or prevent growth of inadvertently added microorganisms, for a specific period of time. In other words, the preservative is not being used to kill microorganisms on the surface onto which the composition is deposited in order to eliminate odors produced by microorganisms. Instead, it is preferably being used to prevent spoilage of the cyclodextrin solution in order to increase the shelf-life of the composition. Preferred levels of preservative are from about 0.0001% to about 0.5%, more preferably from about 0.0002% to about 0.2%, most preferably from about 0.0003% to about 0.1%, by weight of the usage composition. In order to reserve most of the cyclodextrins for odor control, the cyclodextrin to preservative molar ratio should be greater than about 5:1, preferably greater than about 10:1, more preferably greater than about 50:1, even more preferably greater than about 100:1.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 71 The preservative can be any organic preservative material which will not cause damage to fabric appearance, e.g., discoloration, coloration, bleaching. Preferred water soluble preservatives include organic sulfur compounds, halogenated compounds, cyclic organic nitrogen compounds, low molecular weight aldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds, dehydroacetic acid, phenyl and phenolic compounds, and mixtures thereof. The preservatives of the present invention can be used in mixtures in order to control a broad range of microorganisms. Bacteriostatic effects can sometimes be obtained for aqueous compositions by adjusting the composition pH to an acid pH, e.g., less than about pH 4, preferably less than about pH 3, or a basic pH, e.g., greater than about 10, preferably greater than about 11. Low pH for microbial control is not a preferred approach in the present invention because the low pH can cause chemical degradation of the cyclodextrins. High pH for microbial control is also not preferred because at high pH's, e.g., greater than about 10, preferably greater than about 11, the cyclodextrins can be ionized and their ability to complex with organic materials is reduced. Therefore, aqueous compositions of the present invention should have a pH of from about 3 to about 10, preferably from about 4 to about 8, more preferably from about 4.5 to about 6. The pH is typically adjusted with inorganic molecules to minimize complexation with cyclodextrin. (7). Other Optional Ingredients The composition of the present invention can optionally contain other adjunct odor-controlling materials, chelating agents, additional antistatic agents if more static control is desired, insect and moth repelling agents, colorants, especially bluing agents, antioxidants, and mixtures thereof in addition to the antiwrinkle ingredients, e.g., cyclic silicone molecules. The total level of optional ingredients is low, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, and even more preferably less than about 2%, by weight of the usage composition. These optional ingredients exclude the other ingredients specifically mentioned hereinbefore. Incorporating adjunct odor-controlling materials can enhance the capacity of the cyclodextrin to control odors as well as broaden the range of odor types and molecule sizes which can be controlled. Such materials include, for example, the metallic salts described hereinbefore, water-soluble cationic and anionic polymers in addition to those already disclosed, zeolites as discussed hereinbefore, water-soluble bicarbonate salts, and mixtures thereof. (a). Water-Soluble Polvionic Polymers Some water-soluble polyionic polymers, e.g., water-soluble cationic polymer and water-soluble anionic polymers in addition to those discussed hereinbefore, can be used in the composition of the present invention to provide additional odor control benefits.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 72 Cationic polymers, e.g., polvamines Water-soluble cationic polymers, e.g., those containing amino functionalities, amido functionalities, and mixtures thereof, are useful in the present invention to control certain acid-type odors. Anionic polymers, e.g., polyacrylic acid Water-soluble anionic polymers in addition to those described hereinbefore, e.g., polyacrylic acids and their water-soluble salts are useful in the present invention to control certain amine-type odors. Preferred polyacrylic acids and their alkali metal salts have an average molecular weight of less than about 20,000, more preferably less than 5,000000, preferably less than 10,000, more preferably from about 500 to about 5,000. Polymers containing sulfonic acid groups, phosphoric acid groups, phosphonic acid groups, and their water-soluble salts, and mixtures thereof, and mixtures with carboxylic acid and carboxylate groups, are also suitable. Water-soluble polymers containing both cationic and anionic functionalities are also suitable. Examples of these polymers are given in U.S. Pat. 4,909,986, issued March 20, 1990 to N. Kobayashi and A. Kawazoe, incorporated herein by reference. Another example of water-soluble polymers containing both cationic and anionic functionalities is a copolymer of dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride and acrylic acid, commercially available under the trade name Merquat 280® from Calgon. When a water-soluble polymer is used it is typically present at a level of from about 0.001% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.01% to about 1%, and even more preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.5%, by weight of the usage composition. (b). Antistatic Agents The composition of the present invention can optionally contain additional effective amounts of other antistatic agent to provide the treated clothes with in-wear static. Preferred antistatic agents are those that are water soluble in at least an effective amount, such that the composition remains a clear solution. Examples of these antistatic agents are monoalkyl cationic quaternary ammonium compounds, e.g., mono(C 10
-C
14 alkyl)trimethyl ammonium halide, such as monolauryl trimethyl ammonium chloride, hydroxycetyl hydroxyethyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, available under the trade name Dehyquart E@ from Henkel, and ethyl bis(polyethoxy ethanol) alkylammonium ethylsulfate, available under the trade name Variquat 66@ from Witco Corp., polyethylene glycols, polymeric quaternary ammonium salts, such as polymers conforming to the general formula:
-[N(CH
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2 CH20CH2CH 2 ]-x 2+ 2x[Cl-] WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 73 available under the trade name Mirapol A-15@ from Rh6ne-Poulenc, and
-[N(CH
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2 CH20CH2CH2 x+ x[C-j, available under the trade name Mirapol AD-1@ from Rh6ne-Poulenc, quaternized polyethyleneimines, vinylpyrrolidone/methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride copolymer, available under the trade name Gafquat HS-100® from GAF; triethonium hydrolyzed collagen ethosulfate, available under the trade name Quat-Pro E ® from Maybrook; neutralized sulfonated polystyrene, available, e.g., under the trade name Versa TL-130@ from Alco Chemical, neutralized sulfonated styrene/maleic anhydride copolymers, available, e.g., under the trade name Versa TL-4® from Alco Chemical; and mixtures thereof. It is preferred that a no foaming, or low foaming, agent is used, to avoid foam formation during fabric treatment. It is also preferred that polyethoxylated agents such as polyethylene glycol or Variquat 66® are not used when alpha-cyclodextrin is used. The polyethoxylate groups have a strong affinity to, and readily complex with, alpha cyclodextrin which in turn depletes the uncomplexed cyclodextrin available for odor control. When an antistatic agent is used it is typically present at a level of from about 0.05% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.3% to about 3%, by weight of the usage composition. (c). Insect and/or Moth Repelling Agent The composition of the present invention can optionally contain an effective amount of insect and/or moth repelling agents. Typical insect and moth repelling agents are pheromones, such as anti-aggregation pheromones, and other natural and/or synthetic ingredients. Preferred insect and moth repellent agents useful in the composition of the present invention are perfume ingredients, such as citronellol, citronellal, citral, linalool, cedar extract, geranium oil, sandalwood oil, 2-(diethylphenoxy)ethanol, 1-dodecene, etc. Other examples of insect and/or moth repellents useful in the composition of the present invention are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,449,987; 4,693,890; 4,696,676; 4,933,371; 5,030,660; 5,196,200; and in "Semio Activity of Flavor and Fragrance Molecules on Various Insect Species", B.D. Mookherjee et al., published in Bioactive Volatile Compounds from Plants, ASC Symposium Series 525, R. Teranishi, R.G. Buttery, and H. Sugisawa, 1993, pp. 35-48, all of said patents and publications being incorporated WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 74 herein by reference. When an insect and/or moth repellent is used it is typically present at a level of from about 0.005% to about 3%, by weight of the usage composition. (d). Colorant Colorants and dyes, especially bluing agents, can be optionally added to the wrinkle control compositions for visual appeal and performance impression. When colorants are used, they are used at extremely low levels to avoid fabric staining. Preferred colorants for use in the present compositions are highly water-soluble dyes, e.g., Liquitint@ dyes available from Milliken Chemical Co. Non-limiting examples of suitable dyes are, Liquitint Blue HP®, Liquitint Blue 65®, Liquitint Patent Blue®, Liquitint Royal Blue®, Liquitint Experimental Yellow 8949-43®, Liquitint Green HMC@, Liquitint Yellow II, and mixtures thereof, preferably Liquitint Blue HP Liquitint Blue 65®, Liquitint Patent Blue Liquitint Royal Blue Liquitint Experimental Yellow 8949-43 , and mixtures thereof. (e). Optional Anti-Clogging Agent Optional anti-clogging agent which enhances the wetting and anti-clogging properties of the composition, especially when starch is present, is chosen from the group of polymeric glycols of alkanes and olefins having from 2 to about 6, preferably 2 carbon atoms. The anti-clogging agent inhibits the formation of "plugs" in the spray nozzle. An example of the preferred anti-clogging agent is polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of from about 800 to about 12,000, more preferably from about 1,400 to about 8,000. When used, the anti-clogging agent is present at a level of from about 0.01% to about 1%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.5%, more preferably, from about 0.1% to about 0.3% by weight of the usage composition. (8). Mixtures thereof CARRIER The preferred carrier of the present invention is water. The water which is used can be distilled, deionized, or tap water. Water is the main liquid carrier due to its low cost, availability, safety, and environmental compatibility. Aqueous solutions are preferred for wrinkle control and odor control. Water is very useful for fabric wrinkle removal or reduction. Not to be bound by theory, it is believed that water breaks many intrafiber and interfiber hydrogen bonds that keep the fabric in a wrinkle state. It also swells, lubricates and relaxes the fibers to help the wrinkle removal process. Water also serves as the liquid carrier for the cyclodextrins, and facilitates the complexation reaction between the cyclodextrin molecules and any malodorous molecules that are on the fabric when it is treated. The dilute aqueous solution also WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 75 provides the maximum separation of cyclodextrin molecules on the fabric and thereby maximizes the chance that an odor molecule will interact with a cyclodextrin molecule. It has recently also been discovered that water has an unexpected odor controlling effect of its own. It has been discovered that the intensity of the odor generated by some polar, low molecular weight organic amines, acids, and mercaptans is reduced when the odor contaminated fabrics are treated with an aqueous solution. Not to be bound by theory, it is believed that water solubilizes and depresses the vapor pressure of these polar, low molecular weight organic molecules, thus reducing their odor intensity. The level of liquid carrier in the compositions of the present invention is typically greater than about 80%, preferably greater than about 90%, more preferably greater than about 95%, by weight of the composition. When a concentrated composition is used, the level of liquid carrier is typically from about 50% to about 98%, by weight of the composition, preferably from about 60% to about 97%, more preferably from about 70% to about 95%, by weight of the composition. Optionally, in addition to water, the carrier can contain a low molecular weight organic solvent that is highly soluble in water, e.g., ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, and the like, and mixtures thereof. Low molecular weight alcohols can help the treated fabric to dry faster. The optional solvent is also useful in the solubilization of some shape retention polymers described hereinbefore. The optional water soluble low molecular weight solvent can be used at a level of up to about 50%, typically from about 1% to about 20%, preferably from about 2% to about 15%, more preferably from about 5% to about 10%, by weight of the total composition. Factors that need to consider when a high level of solvent is used in the composition are odor, flammability, and environment impact. I. ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE The composition of the present invention can also be used in an article of manufacture comprising said composition plus a spray dispenser. When the commercial embodiment of the article of manufacture is used, it is optional, but preferable, to include the preservative. Therefore, the most basic article of manufacture comprises a wrinkle control agent, a carrier, and a spray dispenser. The article of manufacture can also comprise the composition of the present invention in a container in association with a set of instructions to use the composition in an amount effective to provide a solution to problems involving and/or provision of a benefit related to those selected from the group consisting of: killing or reducing the level of, microorganisms; reducing wrinkles; and/or reducing static in addition to the reduction in odors. It is important that the consumer be aware of these additional WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 76 benefits, since otherwise the consumer would not know that the composition would solve these problems and/or provide these benefits. As used herein, the phrase "in association with" means the set of instructions are either directly printed on the container itself or presented in a separate manner including, but not limited to, a brochure, print advertisement, electronic advertisement, and/or verbal communication, so as to communicate the set of instructions to a consumer of the article of manufacture. The set of instructions preferably comprises the instruction to apply an effective amount of the composition, preferably be spraying, to provide the indicated benefit, e.g., wrinkle reduction, antimicrobial action, and/or anti-static effect and, optionally, the provision of odor control and/or reduction. SPRAY DISPENSER The article of manufacture herein comprises a spray dispenser. The fabric wrinkle control composition is placed into a spray dispenser in order to be distributed onto the fabric. Said spray dispenser for producing a spray of liquid droplets can be any of the manually activated means as is known in the art, e.g. trigger-type, pump-type, non aerosol self-pressurized, and aerosol-type spray means, for treating the wrinkle control composition to small fabric surface areas and/or a small number of garments, as well as non-manually operated, powered sprayers for conveniently treating the wrinkle control composition to large fabric surface areas and/or a large number of garments. The spray dispenser herein does not normally include those that will substantially foam the clear, aqueous wrinkle control composition. It has been found that the performance is increased by providing smaller particle droplets. Desirably, the Sauter mean particle diameter is from about 10 gm to about 120 pm, more preferably, from about 20 pm to about 100 pm. Dewrinkling benefits are improved by providing small particles (droplets), as discussed hereinbefore, especially when the surfactant is present. The spray dispenser can be an aerosol dispenser. Said aerosol dispenser comprises a container which can be constructed of any of the conventional materials employed in fabricating aerosol containers. The dispenser must be capable of withstanding internal pressure in the range of from about 20 to about 110 p.s.i.g., more preferably from about 20 to about 70 p.s.i.g. The one important requirement concerning the dispenser is that it be provided with a valve member which will permit the clear, aqueous dewrinkle composition contained in the dispenser to be dispensed in the form of a spray of very fine, or finely divided, particles or droplets. The aerosol dispenser utilizes a pressurized sealed container from which the clear, aqueous dewrinkle composition is dispensed through a special actuator/valve assembly under pressure. The aerosol dispenser is pressurized by incorporating therein a gaseous component generally WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 77 known as a propellant. Common aerosol propellants, e.g., gaseous hydrocarbons such as isobutane, and mixed halogenated hydrocarbons, can be used. Halogenated hydrocarbon propellants such as chlorofluoro hydrocarbons have been alleged to contribute to environmental problems, and are not preferred. When cyclodextrin is present hydrocarbon propellants are not preferred, because they can form complexes with the cyclodextrin molecules thereby reducing the availability of uncomplexed cyclodextrin molecules for odor absorption. Preferred propellants are compressed air, nitrogen, inert gases, carbon dioxide, etc. A more complete description of commercially available aerosol-spray dispensers appears in U.S. Pat. Nos.: 3,436,772, Stebbins, issued April 8, 1969; and 3,600,325, Kaufman et al., issued August 17, 1971; both of said references are incorporated herein by reference. Preferably the spray dispenser can be a self-pressurized non-aerosol container having a convoluted liner and an elastomeric sleeve. Said self-pressurized dispenser comprises a liner/sleeve assembly containing a thin, flexible radially expandable convoluted plastic liner of from about 0.010 to about 0.020 inch thick, inside an essentially cylindrical elastomeric sleeve. The liner/sleeve is capable of holding a substantial quantity of wrinkle control composition product and of causing said product to be dispensed. A more complete description of self-pressurized spray dispensers can be found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,111,971, Winer, issued May 12, 1992, and 5,232,126, Winer, issued Aug. 3, 1993; both of said references are herein incorporated by reference. Another type of aerosol spray dispenser is one wherein a barrier separates the wrinkle control composition from the propellant (preferably compressed air or nitrogen), as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,260,110, issued April 7, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference. Such a dispenser is available from EP Spray Systems, East Hanover, New Jersey. More preferably, the spray dispenser is a non-aerosol, manually activated, pump spray dispenser. Said pump-spray dispenser comprises a container and a pump mechanism which securely screws or snaps onto the container. The container comprises a vessel for containing the aqueous wrinkle control composition to be dispensed. The pump mechanism comprises a pump chamber of substantially fixed volume, having an opening at the inner end thereof. Within the pump chamber is located a pump stem having a piston on the end thereof disposed for reciprocal motion in the pump chamber. The pump stem has a passageway there through with a dispensing outlet at the outer end of the passageway and an axial inlet port located inwardly thereof. The container and the pump mechanism can be constructed of any conventional material employed in fabricating pump-spray dispensers, including, but not limited to: WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 78 polyethylene; polypropylene; polyethyleneterephthalate; blends of polyethylene, vinyl acetate, and rubber elastomer. A preferred container is made of clear, e.g., polyethylene terephthalate. Other materials can include stainless steel. A more complete disclosure of commercially available dispensing devices appears in: U.S. Pat. Nos.: 4,895,279, Schultz, issued January 23. 1990; 4,735,347, Schultz et al., issued April 5, 1988; and 4,274,560, Carter, issued June 23, 1981; all of said references are herein incorporated by reference. Most preferably, the spray dispenser is a manually activated trigger-spray dispenser. Said trigger-spray dispenser comprises a container and a trigger both of which can be constructed of any of the conventional material employed in fabricating trigger spray dispensers, including, but not limited to: polyethylene; polypropylene; polyacetal; polycarbonate; polyethyleneterephthalate; polyvinyl chloride; polystyrene; blends of polyethylene, vinyl acetate, and rubber elastomer. Other materials can include stainless steel and glass. A preferred container is made of clear, e.g. polyethylene terephthalate. The trigger-spray dispenser does not incorporate a propellant gas into the odor-absorbing composition, and preferably it does not include those that will foam the wrinkle control composition. The trigger-spray dispenser herein is typically one which acts upon a discrete amount of the wrinkle control composition itself, typically by means of a piston or a collapsing bellows that displaces the composition through a nozzle to create a spray of thin liquid. Said trigger-spray dispenser typically comprises a pump chamber having either a piston or bellows which is movable through a limited stroke response to the trigger for varying the volume of said pump chamber. This pump chamber or bellows chamber collects and holds the product for dispensing. The trigger spray dispenser typically has an outlet check valve for blocking communication and flow of fluid through the nozzle and is responsive to the pressure inside the chamber. For the piston type trigger sprayers, as the trigger is compressed, it acts on the fluid in the chamber and the spring, increasing the pressure on the fluid. For the bellows spray dispenser, as the bellows is compressed, the pressure increases on the fluid. The increase in fluid pressure in either trigger spray dispenser acts to open the top outlet check valve. The top valve allows the product to be forced through the swirl chamber and out the nozzle to form a discharge pattern. An adjustable nozzle cap can be used to vary the pattern of the fluid dispensed. For the piston spray dispenser, as the trigger is released, the spring acts on the piston to return it to its original position. For the bellows spray dispenser, the bellows acts as the spring to return to its original position. This action causes a vacuum in the WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 79 chamber. The responding fluid acts to close the outlet valve while opening the inlet valve drawing product up to the chamber from the reservoir. A more complete disclosure of commercially available dispensing devices appears in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,082,223, Nozawa, issued Apr. 4, 1978; 4,161, 288, McKinney, issued Jul. 17, 1985; 4,434,917, Saito et al., issued Mar. 6. 1984; and 4,819,835, Tasaki, issued Apr. 11, 1989; 5,303,867, Peterson, issued Apr. 19, 1994; all of said references are incorporated herein by reference. A broad array of trigger sprayers or finger pump sprayers are suitable for use with the compositions of this invention. These are readily available from suppliers such as Calmar, Inc., City of Industry, California; CSI (Continental Sprayers, Inc.), St. Peters, Missouri; Berry Plastics Corp., Evansville, Indiana, a distributor of Guala® sprayers; or Seaquest Dispensing, Cary, Illinois. The preferred trigger sprayers are the blue inserted Guala® sprayer, available from Berry Plastics Corp., or the Calmar TS800-1A® , TS1300®, and TS-800-2®, available from Calmar Inc., because of the fine uniform spray characteristics, spray volume, and pattern size. More preferred are sprayers with precompression features and finer spray characteristics and even distribution, such as Yoshino sprayers from Japan. Any suitable bottle or container can be used with the trigger sprayer, the preferred bottle is a 17 fl-oz. bottle (about 500 ml) of good ergonomics similar in shape to the Cinch® bottle. It can be made of any materials such as high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, glass, or any other material that forms bottles. Preferably, it is made of high density polyethylene or clear polyethylene terephthalate. For smaller fluid ounce sizes ( such as 1 to 8 ounces), a finger pump can be used with canister or cylindrical bottle. The preferred pump for this application is the cylindrical Euromist IIZ from Seaquest Dispensing. More preferred are those with precompression features. The article of manufacture herein can also comprise a non-manually operated spray dispenser. By "non-manually operated" it is meant that the spray dispenser can be manually activated, but the force required to dispense the wrinkle control composition is provided by another, non-manual means. Non-manually operated sprayers include, but are not limited to, powered sprayers, air aspirated sprayers, liquid aspirated sprayers, electrostatic sprayers, and nebulizer sprayers. The wrinkle control composition is placed into a spray dispenser in order to be distributed onto the fabric. Powered sprayers include self contained powered pumps that pressurize the aqueous dewrinkle composition and dispense it through a nozzle to produce a spray of WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 80 liquid droplets. Powered sprayers are attached directly or remotely through the use of piping/tubing to a reservoir (such as a bottle) to hold the aqueous wrinkle control composition. Powered sprayers can include, but are not limited to, centrifugal or positive displacement designs. It is preferred that the powered sprayer be powered by a portable DC electrical current from either disposable batteries (such as commercially available alkaline batteries) or rechargeable battery units (such as commercially available nickel cadmium battery units). Powered sprayers can also be powered by standard AC power supply available in most buildings. The discharge nozzle design can be varied to create specific spray characteristics (such as spray diameter and particle size). It is also possible to have multiple spray nozzles for different spray characteristics. The nozzle may or may not contain an adjustable nozzle shroud that would allow the spray characteristics to be altered. Nonlimiting examples of commercially available powered sprayers are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,865,255, Luvisotto, issued Sep. 12, 1989 which is incorporated herein by reference. Preferred powered sprayers are readily available from suppliers such as Solo, Newport News, Virginia (e.g., Solo SpraystarTM rechargeable sprayer, listed as manual part #: US 460 395) and Multi-sprayer Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota (e.g., model: Spray 1). Air aspirated sprayers include the classification of sprayers generically known as "air brushes". A stream of pressurized air draws up the aqueous wrinkle control composition and dispenses it through a nozzle to create a spray of liquid. The wrinkle control composition can be supplied via separate piping/tubing or more commonly is contained in a jar to which the aspirating sprayer is attached. Nonlimiting examples of commercially available air aspirated sprayers appears in U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,536,352, Murray, issued Apr. 22, 1924 and 4,221,339, Yoshikawa, issues Sep. 9, 1980; all of said references are incorporated herein by reference. Air aspirated sprayers are readily available from suppliers such as The Badger Air-Brush Co., Franklin Park, Illinois (e.g., model #: 155) and Wilton Air Brush Equipment, Woodridge, Illinois (e.g., stock #: 415-4000, 415-4001, 415-4100). Liquid aspirated sprayers are typical of the variety in widespread use to spray garden chemicals. The aqueous dewrinkling composition is drawn into a fluid stream by means of suction created by a Venturi effect. The high turbulence serves to mix the aqueous wrinkle control composition with the fluid stream (typically water) in order to provide a uniform mixture/concentration. It is possible with this method of delivery to dispense the aqueous concentrated wrinkle control composition of the present invention and then dilute it to a selected concentration with the delivery stream.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 81 Liquid aspirated sprayers are readily available from suppliers such as Chapin Manufacturing Works, Batavia, New York (e.g., model #: 6006). Electrostatic sprayers impart energy to the aqueous dewrinkling composition via a high electrical potential. This energy serves to atomize and charge the aqueous wrinkle control composition, creating a spray of fine, charged particles. As the charged particles are carried away from the sprayer, their common charge causes them to repel one another. This has two effects before the spray reaches the target. First, it expands the total spray mist. This is especially important when spraying to fairly distant, large areas. The second effect is maintenance of original particle size. Because the particles repel one another, they resist collecting together into large, heavier particles like uncharged particles do. This lessens gravity's influence, and increases the charged particle reaching the target. As the mass of negatively charged particles approach the target. they push electrons inside the target inwardly, leaving all the exposed surfaces of the target with a temporary positive charge. The resulting attraction between the particles and the target overrides the influences of gravity and inertia. As each particle deposits on the target, that spot on the target becomes neutralized and no longer attractive. Therefore, the next free particle is attracted to the spot immediately adjacent and the sequence continues until the entire surface of the target is covered. Hence, charged particles improve distribution and reduce drippage. Nonlimiting examples of commercially available electrostatic sprayers appears in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,222,664, Noakes, issued Jun. 29, 1993; 4,962,885, Coffee, issued Oct. 16, 1990; 2,695,002, Miller, issued Nov. 1954; 5,405,090, Greene, issued Apr. 11, 1995; 4,752,034, Kuhn, issued Jun. 21, 1988; 2,989,241, Badger, issued Jun. 1961; all of said patents are incorporated herein by reference. Electrostatic sprayers are readily available from suppliers such as Tae In Tech Co, South Korea and Spectrum, Houston, Texas. Nebulizer sprayers impart energy to the aqueous dewrinkling composition via ultrasonic energy supplied via a transducer. This energy results in the aqueous wrinkle control composition to be atomized. Various types of nebulizers include, but are not limited to, heated, ultrasonic, gas, venturi, and refillable nebulizers. Nonlimiting examples of commercially available nebulizer sprayers appears in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,901,443, Mitsui, issued Aug. 26, 1975; 2,847,248, Schmitt, issued Aug. 1958; 5,511,726, Greenspan, issued Apr. 30, 1996; all of said patents are incorporated herein by reference. Nebulizer sprayers are readily available from suppliers such as A&D Engineering, Inc., Milpitas, California (e.g., model A&D Un-231 ultrasonic handy nebulizer) and Amici, Inc., Spring City, Pennsylvania (model: swirler nebulizer).
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 82 The preferred article of manufacture herein comprises a non-manually operated sprayer, such as a battery-powered sprayer, containing the aqueous wrinkle control composition. More preferably the article of manufacture comprises a combination of a non-manually operated sprayer and a separate container of the aqueous wrinkle control composition, to be added to the sprayer before use and/or to be separated for filling/refilling. The separate container can contain an usage composition, or a concentrated composition to be diluted before use, and/or to be used with a diluting sprayer, such as with a liquid aspirated sprayer, as described herein above. Also, as described hereinbefore, the separate container should have structure that mates with the rest of the sprayer to ensure a solid fit without leakage, even after motion, impact, etc. and when handled by inexperienced consumers. The sprayer desirably can also have an attachment system that is safe and preferably designed to allow for the liquid container to be replaced by another container that is filled. E.g., the fluid reservoir can be replaced by a filled container. This can minimize problems with filling, including minimizing leakage, if the proper mating and sealing means are present on both the sprayer and the container. Desirably, the sprayer can contain a shroud to ensure proper alignment and/or to permit the use of thinner walls on the replacement container. This minimizes the amount of material to be recycled and/or discarded. The package sealing or mating system can be a threaded closure (sprayer) which replaces the existing closure on the filled and threaded container. A gasket is desirably added to provide additional seal security and minimize leakage. The gasket can be broken by action of the sprayer closure. These threaded sealing systems can be based on industry standards. However, it is highly desirable to use a threaded sealing system that has non-standard dimensions to ensure that the proper sprayer/bottle combination is always used. This helps prevent the use of fluids that are toxic, which could then be dispensed when the sprayer is used for its intended purpose. An alternative sealing system can be based on one or more interlocking lugs and channels. Such systems are commonly referred to as "bayonet" systems. Such systems can be made in a variety of configurations, thus better ensuring that the proper replacement fluid is used. For convenience, the locking system can also be one that enables the provision of a "child-proof' cap on the refill bottle. This "lock-and-key" type of system thus provides highly desirable safety features. There are a variety of ways to design such lock and key sealing systems. Care must be taken, however, to prevent the system from making the filling and sealing operation too difficult. If desired, the lock and key can be integral to the sealing mechanism. However, for the purpose of ensuring that the correct recharge or refill is WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 83 used, the interlocking pieces can be separate from the sealing system. E.g., the shroud and the container could be designed for compatibility. In this way, the unique design of the container alone could provide the requisite assurance that the proper recharge/refill is used. Examples of threaded closures and bayonet systems can be found in U.S. Pat. 4,781,311, Nov. 1, 1988 (Angular Positioned Trigger Sprayer with Selective Snap-Screw Container Connection, Clorox), U.S. Pat. 5,560,505, Oct. 1, 1996 (Container and Stopper Assembly Locked Together by Relative Rotation and Use Thereof, Cebal SA), and U.S. Pat. 5,725,132, Mar. 10, 1998 (Dispenser with Snap-Fit Container Connection, Centico International). All of said patents are incorporated herein by reference. The article of manufacture can also comprise the composition of the present invention in a container in association with a set of instructions to use the composition in an amount effective to provide a solution to problems involving and/or provision of a benefit related to those selected from the group consisting of: killing or reducing microbes; reducing wrinkles; reducing time and/or effort involved in ironing fabrics, and/or reducing static in addition to the reduction in odors. It is important that the consumer be aware of these additional benefits, since otherwise the consumer would not know that the composition would solve these problems and /or provide these benefits. The instructions can also comprise the use of the composition to improve the natural drape of fabrics, impart a crisp finish to fabrics, and/or to reduce the time and/or effort involved to iron fabrics. Some of these benefits like crisp finish require the presence of ingredients like the shape retention polymer. As used herein, the phrase " in association with" means the set of instructions are either directly printed on the container itself or presented in a separate manner including, but not limited to, a brochure, print advertisement, electronic advertisement, and/or verbal communication, so as to communicate the set of instructions to a consumer of the article of manufacture. The set of instructions preferably comprises the instruction to apply an effective amount of the composition, preferably by spraying, to provide the indicated benefit, e.g. wrinkle reduction, antimicrobial action, static effect, and/or reduction in time and/or effort of ironing and, optionally, the provision of the main effect of odor control and/or reduction. III. METHOD OF USE The wrinkle control composition, which optionally contains, e.g., surfactant, antimicrobial compound, etc., can be used by distributing, e.g., by placing, an effective amount of the aqueous solution onto the surface or article to be treated. Distribution can be achieved by using a spray device, a roller, a pad, etc., preferably a WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 84 spray dispenser. For wrinkle control, an effective amount means an amount sufficient to remove or noticeably reduce the appearance of wrinkles on fabric. For odor control, an effective amount, as defined herein, means an amount sufficient to absorb odor to effect a noticeable reduction in the perceived odor, preferably to the point that it is not discernible, by the human sense of smell. For static control an effective amount, as defined herein, means an amount sufficient to noticeably reduce voltage on fabrics and cling between fabrics. Preferably, the amount of solution is not so much as to saturate or create a pool of liquid on said article or surface and so that when dry there is no visual deposit readily discernible. Preferably, the present invention does not encompass distributing the composition onto non-fabric surfaces. However when there is cyclodextrin in the composition it can be used on other surfaces for odor control. However, care should be taken when treating such composition on shiny surfaces including, e.g., chrome, glass, smooth vinyl, leather, shiny plastic, shiny wood, etc., because spotting and filming can occur on such surfaces. However, when appearance is not important, the composition of the present invention containing cyclodextrin can be sprayed onto shiny surfaces to obtain odor control benefit. Although the cyclodextrin solution can be used on human skin, care should be taken, especially when an antimicrobial active is present in the composition. The compositions and articles of the present invention which contain a fabric wrinkle control agent can be used to treat fabrics, garments, household fabrics, e.g. curtains, bed spreads, pillowcases, table clothes, napkins, and the like to remove or reduce, undesirable wrinkles, in addition to the optional removal or reduction of undesirable odor on said objects. An effective amount of the liquid composition of the present invention is preferably sprayed onto fabrics, particularly clothing. When the composition is sprayed onto fabric, an effective amount should be deposited onto the fabric, with the fabric becoming damp or totally saturated with the composition, typically from about 5% to about 150%, preferably from about 10% to about 100%, more preferably from about 20% to about 75%, by weight of the fabric. The amount of volatile silicone active typically sprayed onto the fabric is from about 0.001% to about 1%, preferably from about 0.0 1% to about 0.5%, more preferably from about 0.02% to about 0.2%, by weight of the fabric. Once an effective amount of the composition is sprayed onto the fabric the fabric is optionally, but preferably stretched while still damp. The fabric is typically stretched perpendicular to the wrinkle. The fabric can also be smoothed by hand after it has been sprayed and is still damp. In some cases, it is acceptable to simply hang the fabric, while still damp on a hanger or clothes line without further manipulation by hand WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 85 after spraying. The smoothing movement works particularly well on areas of clothing that have an interface sewn into them, or on the hems of clothing. Once the fabric has been sprayed and optionally, but preferably, stretched or smoothed, it is hung until dry. The compositions of the present invention can also be used as ironing aids. An effective amount of the composition can be sprayed onto fabric and the fabric is ironed at the normal temperature at which it should be ironed. The fabric can either be sprayed with an effective amount of the composition, allowed to dry and then ironed, or sprayed and ironed immediately. In a still further aspect of the invention, the composition can be sprayed onto fabrics by in an in-home de-wrinkling chamber containing the fabric to be dewrinkled and/or optionally deodorized, thereby providing ease of operation. Conventional personal as well as industrial deodorizing and/or de-wrinkling apparatuses are suitable for use herein. Traditionally, these apparatuses act by a steaming process which effects a relaxation of the fibers. Examples of home dewrinkling chambers include shower stalls. The spraying of the composition or compounds onto the fabrics can then occur within the chamber of the apparatus or before placing the fabrics into the chamber. Again, the spraying means should preferably be capable of providing droplets with a weight average diameter of from about 8 to about 100 Im, preferably from about 10 to about 50 pim. Preferably, the loading of moisture on fabrics made of natural and synthetic fibers is from about 5 to about 25%, more preferably from about 5 to about 10% by weight of the dried fabric. Other conventional steps that can be carried out in the dewrinkling apparatus can be applied such as heating and drying. Preferably, for optimum dewrinkling benefit, the temperature profile inside the chamber ranges from about 40*C to about 80'C, more preferably from about 50*C to about 70*C. The preferred length of the drying cycle is from about 15 to about 60 minutes, more preferably from about 20 to about 45 minutes. The steaming step in the dewrinkling apparatus can also be eliminated if the composition is maintained at a temperature range from about 22'C (about 72*F) to about 76*C (1 70*F) before spraying. The present invention encompasses the method of spraying a mist of an effective amount of cyclodextrin solution onto fabric and/or fabric articles. Preferably, said fabric and/or fabric articles include, but are not limited to, clothes, curtains, drapes, upholstered furniture, carpeting, bed linens, bath linens, tablecloths, sleeping bags, tents, car interiors, etc. The compositions herein are especially useful, when used to treat garments for extending the time before another wash cycle is needed. Such garments include uniforms WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 86 and other garments which are normally treated in an industrial process, which can be dewrinkled and/or refreshed and the time between treatments extended. The presence of the highly preferred surfactant promotes spreading of the solution and the highly preferred antimicrobial active provides improved odor control as well as antimicrobial action, by minimizing the formation of odors. Both the surfactant and the antimicrobial active provide improved performance and the mixture is especially good. When the compositions are applied in the form of the very small particles (droplets), as disclosed hereinbefore, additional benefits are found, since the distribution is even further improved and overall performance is improved. All percentages, ratios, and parts herein, in the Specification, Examples, and Claims are by weight and are the normal approximations unless otherwise stated. The following are non-limiting examples of the instant composition. The following compositions are prepared by mixing and dissolving the ingredients into solutions that are preferably well dispersed and more preferably clear or translucent. Examples I Examples la lb Ic Id le If Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 volatile silicone 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.35 1.0 1.0 Silwet® L-7602 0.7 -- -- -- -- - Silwet@ L-7622 -- 0.5 -- 0.7 - 0.8 SilwetO L-7604 -- -- 0.5 -- -- - Silwet® L-7210 -- -- -- 0.5 -- - Silwet® L-7001 -- - - -- 1.0 - Silwet® L-7600 -- -- -- -- -- 0.4 Perfume 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.03 0.05 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples II Examples Ila lb IIc Ild Ile lIf Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Lithium bromide 3.0 -- 2.0 1.0 2.5 - Lithium lactate -- 3.0 -- - -- 2.0 D5 volatile silicone 0.5 -- -- 0.25 - - Si one emulsion -- 2.0 -- 1.0 -- - Silicone emulsion B( 2 ) - -- 2.0 - -- - Silwet@ L-7210 0.5 -- -- - 0.1 - Silwet@ L-7602 -- 0.1 -- - 0.1 - Silwet@ L-7622 -- -- 0.1 0.4 -- -- WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 87 Perfume 0.1 0.03 0.03 0.05 0.03 - Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (1) DC-2-5932 silicone microemulsion (25% active) from Dow Coming, with a particle size of about 24 nm, a cationic surfactant system, and a silicone with an internal phase viscosity of about 1,200 cps. (2) DC-1550 silicone microemulsion (25% active) from Dow Coming, with a particle size of about 50 nm, an anionic/nonionic surfactant system, and a silicone with an internal phase viscosity of about 100,000 cps. Examples III Examples Ila Ill IIdc Mi IIe IIf Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Luviset@ CA 6 W(a) 0.4 -- -- -- -- - Luviset® CAP() -- 0.5 -- -- -- - Sokalan@ EG 3 10 (c) -- -- 0.4 -- -- - Ultrahold@ CA 8 (d) -- -- -- 1.0 -- - Amerhold@ DR- -- -- -- -- 0.75 - PoligenO A( -- -- -- -- -- 0.25 Silwet® L-7600 0.15 -- -- -- -- - Silwet@ L-7602 -- 0.25 -- 0.2 0.4 - Silwet@ L-7604 -- -- 0.2 -- -- 0.15 Neodol@ 23-3 0.1 -- -- 0.2 -- - Diethylene glycol 0.3 -- 0.1 0.5 0.2 0.15 Perfume 0.1 0.05 0.03 0.08 0.05 0.05 NaOH/HCl to pH 9 to pH 9 to pH 8 to pH 8 to pH 7 to pH 7.2 Kathon CG 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (a) Vinyl acetate/crotonic acid copolymer. (b) Vinyl acetate/vinyl propionate/crotonic acid copolymer. (c) Polyvinylpyrrolidone/acrylic acid copolymer. (d) Ethyl acrylate/ acrylic acid/N-t-butyl acrylamide copolymer. (e) Ethyl acrylate/methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate/acrylic acid copolymer. (f) Polyacrylate dispersion. Examples III The shape retention copolymer and the surfactant(s) are added with vigorous mixing into the water seat, which is pre-adjusted to about pH 12 using an aqueous NaOH (30%) solution. As the copolymer is slowing dissolved, NaOH solution is added to maintain the high pH. After about 1 hour of vigorous stirring, the composition is adjusted with HCl to the desired pH. Finally, diethylene glycol, perfume and Kathon preservative are added with agitation.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 88 Examples IV Examples IVa IVb IVc IVd Ie Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Cartaretin® F- 2 3 () 1.0 -- - - - Copolymer@ 937(h) -- 0.3 -- -- - Copolymer@ 958' -- -- 0.4 -- - Diaformer®Z- M -- -- -- 0.5 - Vinex@201-- -- -- -- 0.5 Lithium bromide 2.0 -- -- -- - Lithium lactate -- 2.0 -- - - D5 volatile silicone 0.25 -- 0.2 -- - PDMS 10,000 cst -- 0.25 -- -- - Silicone emulsion A -- -- 1.0 -- 1.2 Silicone emulsion B -- -- -- 1.5 - Silwet@ L-7602 0.3 -- -- -- 0.1 Silwet@ L-7604 -- 0.25 -- -- - Silwet@ L-7622 -- -- 0.5 -- Neodol® 23-5 0.1 -- -- 0.1 Diethylene glycol -- -- 0.2 -- - Perfume 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.03 0.05 Kathon CG 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm Ethyl alcohol - 10 -- -- Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (g) Adipic acid/dimethylaninohydroxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer. (h) Polyvinylpyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer. (i) Polyvinylpyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer. (j) Methacryloyl ethyl betaine/methacrylates copolymer. (k) Polyvinyl alcohol copolymer resin. Examples V Examples Va Vb Vc Vd Ve Vf Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Copolymer A 1 ) 0.4 -- - 1.0 -- - Copolymer B(m) -- 0.5 -- -- -- - Copo ymer C(n) -- -- 0.6 -- -- - PVA- -- -- -- 1.0 0.5 Velustrol@ P-40 -- -- - -- 0.3 0.2 D5 volatile silicone 0.5 -- -- - -- - Silicone emulsion B -- - 1.2 - -- 0.2 Silwet® L-7600 0.4 -- -- -- 0.25 - Silwet@ L-7602 -- 0.2 -- -- -- 0.2 Neodol@23-5 0.2 -- 0.1 0.1 - - Diethylene glycol -- 1.0 0.3 -- -- 0.3 Glycerin -- -- -- -- 0.2 - Perfume 0.05 0.05 0.08 0.1 0.03 0.05 NaOH/HCl topH9 topH7 topH9 topH7 -- -- WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 89 Kathon CG 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm 3 ppm Ethyl alcohol -- -- -- -- 5 - Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (1) Acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, with an approximate acrylic acid/tert butyl acrylate weight ratio of about 25/75 and an average molecular weight of from about 70,000 to about 100,000. (m) Acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, with an approximate acrylic acid/tert butyl acrylate weight ratio of about 35/65 and an average molecular weight of from about 60,000 to about 90,000. (n) Acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, with an approximate acrylic acid/tert butyl acrylate weight ratio of about 20/80 and an average molecular weight of from about 80,000 to about 110,000. (o) Polyvinyl alcohol, about 25,000 average molecular weight. (p) Oxidized polyethylene emulsion. Examples VI Examples VIa VIb VIc VId VIe Vif Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Copolymer D&r) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Neodol 91-2.5 0.1 -- -- -- -- - Neodol 23-1 -- 0.1 -- -- -- - Neodol® 23-3 -- -- 0.1 -- -- - Neodol* 25-3 -- -- -- 0.1 -- - Neodol® 23-5 -- -- -- -- 0.1 - Neodol@23-9 -- -- -- -- -- 0.1 NaOH+HCl topH9 topH9 topH9 topH9 topH9 topH9 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples VIg VIh VVi Vr _Ik VI.1 Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Copolymer D 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Neodol® 23-12 0.1 -- -- -- -- - Hetoxol@ TD-3 -- 0.1 -- -- -- - Hetoxol@ OL-5 -- -- 0.1 -- - - Kessco@ PEG-8 Mono- -- -- -- 0.1 -- oleate Kessco® Glycerol Mono- -- -- -- -- 0.1 oleate Arlacel@ 20 -- -- -- -- -- 0.1 NaOH+HCl topH topH topH topH9 topH9 topH 9 9 9 9 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 90 (q) The alkyl ethoxylate surfactants used in these Examples, with approximate structure and HLB value, are as follows: HLB Name Structure Value Suppliers Neodol@ 91-2.5 C9-C10 - 2.7EO 8.5 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 23-1 C12-C13 - 1.OEO 3.7 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 23-2 C12-C13 -2.OEO 5.9 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 23-3 C12-C13 - 2.9EO 7.9 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 25-3 C12-C15 - 2.8EO 7.5 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 23-5 C12-C13 - 5.0EO 10.7 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 25-9 C12-C15 - 8.9EO 13.1 Shell Chemical Co. Neodol@ 25-12 C12-C15 - 11.9EO 14.4 Shell Chemical Co. Hetoxol@ TD-3 C13 - 3EO 7.9 Heterene Inc. Hetoxol@ OL-5 Oleyl - 5EO 8.0 Heterene Inc. Kessco@ PEG-8 Mono- Oleoyl - 8EO 11.0 Stepan Co. oleate Kessco@ Glycerol Glyceryl mono-oleate 3.8 Stepan Co. monooleate Arlacel@ 20 Sorbitan mono-laurate 8.6 ICI Americas (r) Acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, with an approximate acrylic acid/tert butyl acrylate weight ratio of about 23/77 and an average molecular weight of about 82,000. (q) Examples VII Examples VIla VIIb VIIc VIld VIle VHf Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.75 0.5 Neodol@ 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Silwet@ 1,77 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 C45 AS(s 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Perfume 0.02- 0.02- 0.02- 0.02- 0.02- 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples VIIg VI1h1 Viii VIIi VIlk VIll Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.75 0.5 Neodol@ 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Silwet® I,77 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 C45 AS(s 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Perfume 0.02- 0.02- 0.02- 0.02- 0.02- 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 91 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Kathon@ 0.003 0.0003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples(q) VIlm VIIn VIIo IIU VIl~q VIIr Ingredients W% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.75 0.5 Neodol@ 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Silwet@ L77 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Stepanol@ WAC(t) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Kathon 0.003 0.0003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples VlIs Vilt VIIu VIlv VIIw VIIx Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 Neodol® 23-3 0.75 0.25 1.0 0.25 0.5 0.25 Silwet® L77 1.25 2.25 1.0 1.25 0.5 0.5 C45 AS(s) 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples(q) Vhly VIIz VIIaa VIIbb VIIcc VlIdd Vilee VIff Ingredients Wi% Wt% Wt% WO Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 Silicone Neodol 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Silwet& L77 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 StepaqIO 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 - - - WAC Biosoft® D-40(u) - - - 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 Perfume 0.025 0.03 0.025 0.03 0.03 0.025 0.03 0.025 NaOH + HCI - to pH9 - to pH8 - to pH8 - to pH8 TEA + HCl to pH8 - to pH9 to pH9 to pH9 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples(q) V1 VIlhh VIIii VIj VIlkk VIIiI VlImm VIInn Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 Silicone NeodolO 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 - - - Neodol® 23-2 0.5 0.5 0.25 0.5 Silwet@ L77 - - 0.75 - 1.75 - - - WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 92 SilwetO L7280 2.0 - 0.75 0.5 - 1.75 1.0 Silwet' L7608 - 2.0 - 1.0 - - - 1.0 Silwet L7600 - - - - 0.25 - - 0.25 Silwet@ L7607 - - - - - 0.25 0.25 Stepaq 3 l® 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 WAC Perfume 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.025 0.01 0.015 NaOH + HCI to pH9 to pH8 to pH8 to pH8 to pH9 to pH9 to pH9 to pH8 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples(q) V~loo VIIDD VIlqq VIIrr VIIss VIItt Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.75 0.5 NeodolO 23-3 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 Silwet@ L77 2.2 2.2 1.25 1.25 1.1 1.1 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Examples VIIuu VIIvv VIIww VIIxx VIIyv VIIzz Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.75 0.5 Neodol@ 23-3 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 Silwet@ L77 2.2 2.2 1.25 1.25 1.1 1.1 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (s) A sodium alkyl sulfate made from C 14 and C 1 5 chain length alcohols. (t) Sodium lauryl sulfate. (u) Sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate. Examples VIII Examples VIIla VIIb VIIIc VIId VIlle VilIf Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.5 0.5 NeodolO 23-3 0.5 0.5 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 Silwet@ L77 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.25 1.0 1.0 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 Diahold@ ME(u) 0.5 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 1.0 NaOH + HCl to pH 8 to pH 9 to pH 8 to pH 9 to pH 8 to pH 9 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal.
WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 93 Examples~q VIIIg VII1h Ii VIIj VIlk VIIII Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 0.75 Neodol@ 23-3 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 Silwet@ L77 2.0 2.0 1.7 1.25 1.5 1.1 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.03 0.025 0.025 0.025 Diahold@ ME(V) 0.25 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 NaOH + HCl to pH 8 topH8 topH9 to pH 9 to pH 9 to pH 9 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (v) Acrylic acid/tert-butyl acrylate copolymer in which a number of the acrylic acid units have been modified with polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS). The ratio of t-butyl acrylate to acrylic acid to PDMS modified acrylic acid units in the polymer is approximately 3:1:1 with the number of PDMS repeat units being approximately 100 per polymer. Examples IX Examples IXa IXb IXc IXd IXe IXf Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.75 0.5 Neodol@ 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Silwet® L77 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Stepanol@ WAC(t) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 TEA Di-ester Quat(w) 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.25 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 NaOH+HCl topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 topH8 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (w) Di(acyloxyethyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)methyl ammonium methyl sulfate where the acyl group is derived from partially hydrogenated canola fatty acid. Examples(q) Ixg IXh IXi IXi Ingredients Wt% Wt% Wt% Wt% D5 Volatile Silicone 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Neodol@ 23-3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Silwet@ L77 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Stepanol@ WAC(t) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 DEA Di-ester puat(x) 0.2 0.5 - DEEDMAC@Y) - - 0.2 0.5 Perfume 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025 NaOH + HCI topH8 topH8 to pH 8 to pH 8 Kathon 0.003 0.0003 0.003 0.003 Distilled water Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. (x) Di(acyloxyethyl) dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate where the acyl group is derived from partially hydrogenated canola fatty acid WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 94 (y) Ditallowoyl Ethanol Ester Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride. Example VIa Copolymer D and the nonionic surfactant are added with vigorous mixing into the water seat, which is pre-adjusted to about pH 12 using an aqueous NaOH (30%) solution. As the copolymer is slowing dissolved, NaOH solution is added to maintain the high pH. After about 45 minutes of vigorous stirring, the composition is adjusted to about pH 9 with HCl IN, and mix further for about 15 minutes to obtain a water clear composition of Example VIa. Examples VIb - VI I Compositions of Examples VIb to VI 1 are prepared using the procedure of Example VIa, and using the appropriate surfactant. Only compositions VIc, VId and VIh are water clear, and composition VIe practically clear and clear up overnight, while the remaining compositions are cloudy at different degree. The compositions of the above Examples are sprayed onto clothing using, e.g., the TS-800 sprayer from Calmar, and allowed to evaporate off of the clothing. The compositions of the above Examples are sprayed onto clothing, using a blue inserted Guala® trigger sprayer, available from Berry Plastics Corp. and a cylindrical Euromist II® pump sprayer available from Seaquest Dispensing, respectively, and allowed to evaporate off of the clothing. The compositions of the above Examples contained in rechargeable battery-operated Solo Spraystar sprayers are sprayed onto large surfaces of fabric, such as several pieces of clothing, and allowed to evaporate off of these surfaces. The level of coverage is uniform and the ease and convenience of application is superior to conventional manually operated trigger sprayers. Static Test Results Several 6 lb. bundles of garments comprising garments of various type and fabric composition typically used by consumers are washed Tide detergent. Each bundle is sprayed with 90 g of deionized water or a wrinkle composition (see table 2). Each bundle is dried for 40 minutes in the dryer including 10 minutes of cool-down time. For the out-of-dryer static measurement, each bundle is placed in a Faraday cage right out of the dryer and the voltage level is recorded. For the in-wear static measurement, each garment in a bundle is removed from the dryer reversed and stacked on the previous garment on a flat surface. Then the bundles are allowed to sit for a hour to several hours. After this period of time, the bundles are placed in the Faraday cage and the in-wear voltage level is recorded. A lower voltage measurements on a bundle of fabric correlate to a lower static cling experienced by the consumer.
WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 95 Table 1. Static Measurement Results for two Deionized Water and Two Formulas Measurement Deionized Water Wrinkle Wrinkle Composition 1 Composition 2 Out-of-Dryer 78.2 volts 7.6 volts 8.4 volts In-Wear 55.6 volts 10.1 volts 5.5 volts Table 2. Wrinkle Compositions Used for Static Testing Components Wrinkle Wrinkle Composition 1 Composition 2 Wt % Wt % Volatile Silicone 2.5 0.5 Neodol@ 23-3 0.5 0.5 Silwet@ L77 2.0 2.0 C45 AS 0.1 0.1 HCl and NaOH to pH 8 to pH 8

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1. A fabric wrinkle control composition comprising: (A). an effective amount of a wrinkle control agent, selected from the group consisting of fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, lithium salts, and mixtures thereof, (B). optionally, an effective amount to soften fibers and/or soften shape retention polymer, when present, of hydrophilic plasticizer; (C). optionally, to reduce surface tension, and/or to improve performance and formulatability, an effective amount of surfactant; (D). optionally, an effective amount to absorb malodor, of an odor control agent; (E). optionally, an effective amount to provide olfactory effects of perfume; (F). optionally, an effective amount, to kill, or reduce the growth of microbes, of antimicrobial active; (G). optionally, an effective amount to provide improved antimicrobial action of aminocarboxylate chelator; (H). optionally, an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative; and (I). aqueous carrier, said composition either: (1) being essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric under usage conditions and packaged in a container comprising spray means to deliver a spray with droplets having a weight average diameter of from about 10 to about 120 pm.; (2) having an effective amount of a wrinkle control agent comprising an effective amount, to reduce wrinkles, of lithium salt and, optionally, fiber lubricant, shape retention polymer, or mixtures thereof, (3) having an effective amount of a wrinkle control agent comprising volatile silicone fabric lubricant wrinkle control agent and, optionally, additional wrinkle control agents selected from lithium salt, shape retention polymer, and mixtures thereof, or (4) having an effective amount of wrinkle control agent which comprises a shape retention polymer which contains an effective amount of monomers having carboxylic groups to control amine odor, said shape retention polymer being at a level of from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the usage composition.
2. The composition of Claim 1 wherein said wrinkle control agent comprises volatile silicone fabric lubricant wrinkle control agent, preferably having the formula [(CH3)2SiO)]5, preferably at a level of either: from about 0.025% to about 10%; from WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 97 about 0.05% to about 5%; from about 0.1% to about 3%; or from about 0.1% to about 2.7%, by weight of the usage composition and, optionally, additionally comprising wrinkle control agents selected from lithium salt, shape retention polymer, and mixtures thereof, and where said composition can optionally contain a non-volatile poly-dialkyl silicone of the formula A-Si(R2) -O--{Si(R2) -O-]q-Si(R2) -A with A and R groups being methyl, preferably at a level of from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight and with a viscosity of from about 10 cst to about 2,000,000 cst.
3. The composition of Claim I wherein said wrinkle control agent comprises from about 0.025% to about 5% of shape retention polymer which is homopolymer and/or copolymer, preferably having a glass transition temperature of from about -20*C to about 150'C and comprising monomers selected from the group consisting low molecular weight C I-C6 unsaturated organic mono- and polycarboxylic acids; esters of said acids with CI-C12 alcohols; amides and imides of said acids; low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols; esters of low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols with low molecular weight carboxylic acids; ethers of low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols; polar vinyl heterocyclics; unsaturated amines and aides; vinyl sulfonate; salts of said acids and said amines; Ci -C4 alkyl quaternized derivatives of said amines; low molecular weight unsaturated hydrocarbons and derivatives; and mixtures thereof, and especially wherein the shape retention polymer monomers are selected from the group consisting of: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and esters of said acids with methanol, ethanol, I -propanol, 2-propanol, 1 -butanol, 2-methyl 1-propanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-I-butanol, 3-methyl-I-butanol, 1-methyl-i-pentanol, 2-methyl-I-pentanol, 3-methyl-I-pentanol, t butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-ethyl-l-butanol, neodecanol, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2 octanol, 6-methyl-i-heptanol, 2-ethyl-l-hexanol, 3,5-dimethyl-I-hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl 1-hexanol, 1-decanol, and mixtures thereof; methyl acrylate; ethyl acrylate; t-butyl acrylate; methyl methacrylate; hydroxyethyl methacrylate; methoxy ethyl methacrylate; N,N-dimethylacrylamide; N-t-butyl acrylamide; maleimides; vinyl alcohol; allyl alcohol; vinyl acetate; vinyl propionate; methyl vinyl ether; vinyl pyrrolidone; vinyl caprolactam; vinyl pyridine; vinyl imidazole; vinyl amine; diethylene triamine; dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; ethenyl formamide; vinyl sulfonate; ethylene; propylene; butadiene; cyclohexadiene; vinyl chloride; vinylidene chloride; salts thereof and alkyl quaternized derivatives thereof; and mixtures thereof WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 98
4. The composition of Claim 3 wherein said shape retention polymer is copolymer of hydrophilic monomers and hydrophobic monomers preferably having a hydrophilic monomer/hydrophilic monomer ratio of from about 90:10 to about 40:60, by weight of the copolymer.
5. The composition of Claim 3 wherein said shape retention polymer is present at from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, and has a glass transition temperature of from about -10*C to about 100*C.
6. The composition of Claim 3 wherein said shape retention polymer comprises silicone-containing graft and block copolymers having the following properties: either (A) (1) the silicone portion is covalently attached to the non-silicone portion; (2) the molecular weight of the silicone portion is from about 1,000 to about 50,000; and wherein the non-silicone portion must render the entire copolymer soluble or dispersible in the wrinkle control composition vehicle and permit the copolymer to deposit on/adhere to the treated fabrics, the said shape retention polymer preferably having an average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to about 1,000,000 or from about 30,000 to about 300,000, and comprising either (1) from about 5% to about 50% of silicone containing monomers or (2) from about 10% to about 60% of silicone containing monomers, the silicone containing monomers preferably being exemplified by the general formula: X(Y)n Si(R)3-m Zm wherein X is a polymerizable group, such as a vinyl group, which is part of the backbone of the polymer; Y is a divalent linking group; R is a hydrogen, hydroxyl, lower alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, or alkylamino group; Z is a monovalent polymeric siloxane moiety having an average molecular weight of at least about 500, is essentially unreactive under copolymerization conditions, and is pendant from the vinyl polymeric backbone described above; n is 0 or 1; and m is an integer from 1 to about 3, (B) wherein said shape retention polymer comprises one or more silicone-containing block copolymers having one of the formulas A-B, A-B-A, and -(A-B)n- wherein n is an integer of 2 or greater; in which A-B represents a diblock structure, A-B-A represents a triblock structure, and -(A-B)n- represents a multiblock structure and in which said block copolymers can comprise mixtures of diblocks, triblocks, and higher multiblock WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 99 combinations as well as small amounts of homopolymers, the group B, being represented by the following polymeric structure --(SiR2O)m--, wherein each R is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, CI-C 6 alkyl, CI-C 6 alkoxy, C 2 -C 6 alkylamino, styryl, phenyl, C 1 -C 6 alkyl or alkoxy-substituted phenyl; and m is an integer of about 10 or greater; the non-silicone block, A, comprises monomers selected from the group consisting of low molecular weight CI-C6 unsaturated organic mono- and polycarboxylic acids; esters of said acids with CI-C12 alcohols; amides and imides of said acids; low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols; esters of low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols with low molecular weight carboxylic; ethers of said low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols; polar vinyl heterocyclics; unsaturated amines and amides; vinyl sulfonate; salts of said acids and said amines; CI-C4 alkyl quaternized derivatives of said amines; low molecular weight unsaturated hydrocarbons and derivatives; and mixtures thereof, the block copolymers containing at least one non-silicone block, and up to about 50%, by weight of one or more polydimethyl siloxane blocks, and/or (C) wherein said shape retention polymer comprises sulfur-linked silicone containing copolymers, including block copolymers represented by the following general formula: (RI)3-x G 5 (R3)3-q Si - (OSi)y - OSi (G 2 SR 2 )x (R4SG4)q wherein each G 5 and G 6 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and -ZSA, wherein A represents a vinyl polymeric segment consisting essentially of polymerized free radically polymerizable monomer, and Z is a divalent linking group; each G 2 comprises A; each G 4 comprises A; each RI is a monovalent moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and hydroxyl; each R 2 is a divalent linking group; each R 3 represents monovalent moieties which can independently be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and hydroxyl; WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 100 each R 4 is a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of C 1 -3 alkylene and C 7 -C 10 alkarylene; x is an integer of 0-3; y is an integer of 5 or greater; and q is an integer of 0-3; wherein at least one of the following is true: q is an integer of at least 1; x is an integer of at least 1; G 5 comprises at least one -ZSA moiety; or G 6 comprises at least one -ZSA moiety.
7. The composition of Claim 1 containing: (1) from about 0.01% to about 5% of plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, sorbitol, erythritol or mixtures; (2) from about 0.1% to about 10% of lithium salt, or hydrate thereof, selected from the group consisting of: lithium bromide, lithium lactate, lithium chloride, lithium tartrate, lithium bitartrate, and mixtures thereof and, optionally shape retention polymer; or(3) wrinkle control agent comprises shape retention polymer comprising starch, starch derivatives, and mixtures thereof, or (4)mixtures thereof
8. The composition of Claim I containing from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the of the usage composition, of surfactant which is preferably: (A) polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane having the general formula: R -- (CH3)2SiO--(CH3)2SiO]a--[(CH3)(R')SiO]b-Si(CH3)2-RI wherein a + b are from about I to about 50, and each R I is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of methyl and a poly(ethyleneoxide/propyleneoxide) copolymer group having the general formula: -(CH2)n O(C 2 H 4 O)c (C 3 H 6 O)d R 2 with at least one RI being a poly(ethyleneoxide/propyleneoxide) copolymer group, and wherein n is 3 or 4; total c (for all polyalkyleneoxy side groups) has a value of from 1 to about 100; d is from 0 to about 14; c+d has a value of from about 5 to about 150; and each R 2 is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and an acetyl group, optionally additionally comprising from an effective amount to reduce surface tension to less than about 1% of ionic surfactant, preferably anionic surfactant, and/or WO 99/55953 PCT/US99/09031 101 (B) ethoxylated surfactant having the general formula: R 8 -Z-(CH 2 CH20)sB wherein R 8 is an alkyl group or an alkyl aryl group, selected from the group consisting of primary, secondary and branched chain alkyl hydrocarbyl groups, primary, secondary and branched chain alkenyl hydrocarbyl groups, and/or primary, secondary and branched chain alkyl- and alkenyl-substituted phenolic hydrocarbyl groups having from about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms; s is an integer from about 2 to about 45; B is a hydrogen, a carboxylate group, or a sulfate group; and linking group Z is -0-, -C(O)O-, -C(O)N(R)-, or C(O)N(R)-, and mixtures thereof, in which R, when present, is R 8 or hydrogen, optionally additionally containing from an effective amount to reduce surface tension to less than about 1% of ionic surfactant, and which preferably provides a surface tension of from about 20 dyne/cm to about 45 dyne/cm.
9. An article of manufacture comprising the composition of Claim 1, in a container which comprises either (1) non-manually operated spray dispenser selected from the group consisting of: powered sprayer; air aspirated sprayer; liquid aspirated sprayer; electrostatic sprayer; and nebulizer sprayer, or, preferably, battery operated pump, trigger spray device, or pressurized aerosol spray dispenser, and/or (2) is in association with instructions to use an effective amount of said composition on fabric to provide at least one benefit selected from the group consisting of: killing or reducing the level of, microorganisms; reducing wrinkles; improving the natural drape of fabrics, imparting a crisp finish to fabrics, reducing the time and/or effort involved to iron fabrics, reducing static; and reduction of odors, said instructions preferably additionally containing the instruction to hang the fabric, stretch or smooth by hand, and/or iron after the composition is applied to the fabric and while the fabric is still at least damp
10. A method of controlling and/or reducing wrinkles on fabric comprising applying an effective amount of the composition of Claim I onto said fabric, preferably using a spray dispenser, optionally followed by manual manipulations including, optionally, stretching and/or smoothing garments while still damp, optionally hanging and/or laying the fabric out flat to dry, and/or optionally ironing to reduce time and/or effort involved in ironing, the spray dispenser optionally comprising non-manually operated sprayer selected from the group consisting of: powered sprayer; air aspirated sprayer; liquid aspirated sprayer; electrostatic sprayer; and nebulizer sprayer, or, optionally comprising battery operated pump, trigger spray device, or pressurized aerosol spray dispenser, to preferably WO 99/55953 PCTIUS99/09031 102 provide droplets of spray having a weight average diameter of from about 5 pm to about 250 sm., said composition also optionally comprising an effective amount of shape retention polymer, in which case the spraying is preferably followed by hanging, smoothing by hand, and/or ironing the fabric.
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