DE102017203505A1 - Perfume-containing enamel bodies containing EO / PO block copolymers - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a solid, particulate composition comprising at least one water-soluble ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer (EO / PO block copolymer) and at least one perfume. Furthermore, the invention relates to processes for the preparation of the solid composition, as well as a washing or cleaning agent containing the solid composition. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the use of such a washing or cleaning agent for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces and corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using such a washing or cleaning agent.

Description

The present invention relates to a solid, particulate composition comprising at least one water-soluble ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer (EO / PO block copolymer) and at least one perfume. Furthermore, the invention relates to processes for the preparation of the solid composition, as well as a washing or cleaning agent containing the solid composition. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the use of such a washing or cleaning agent for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces and corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using such a washing or cleaning agent.

In the use of detergents and cleaners, the consumer not only aims to wash, cleanse or care for the objects to be treated, but also desires that the treated objects, e.g. Textiles, after the treatment, for example after the wash, smell pleasant. For this reason in particular, most commercially available detergents and cleaners contain fragrances.

Often fragrances are used in the form of perfume particles either as an integral part of a washing or cleaning agent, or dosed directly into the washing drum at the beginning of a wash cycle in a separate form. In this way, the consumer can control the fragrance of the laundry to be washed by individual dosage.

The main constituent of such fragrance pastilles known in the prior art is a water-soluble or at least water-dispersible carrier polymer which serves as a vehicle for the integrated fragrances and which dissolves more or less completely in the wash liquor in the course of the waxing process, thus the fragrances contained and possibly to release further components in the wash liquor. In most cases, such a carrier polymer is a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of about 2000 to 12,000 g / mol and a suitable melting point, for example in the range of 30 ° C to 70 ° C. Although such carrier polymers are the major component of the perfume pastilles, apart from their function as carrier material, they have no further beneficial purpose.

The object of the present invention was therefore to identify a support material which is on the one hand water-soluble or water-dispersible bar and shows a suitable melting range, on the other hand may have additional favorable properties in the wash cycle.

The object has been achieved according to the invention by a formulation for enamel bodies comprising at least one water-soluble EO / PO block copolymer and at least one perfume. Compared with fragrance pastilles based on carrier polymers such as polyethylene glycol, the fused bodies according to the invention can contribute to the washing performance, since the EO / PO block copolymers used as carrier material are surface-active, i. reduce the surface tension and thus show dirt-removing and / or dispersing properties in the wash cycle.

1. (a) 50 bis 95 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise 60 bis 90 Gew.-%, mindestens eines wasserlöslichen EO/PO-Block-Copolymers mit einem Schmelzpunkt >40°C, und
2. (b) 0,1 bis 20 Gew.-% mindestens eines Duftstoffs, und
3. (c) 0 bis 30 Gew.-% mindestens eines wasserlöslichen EO/PO-Block-Copolymers mit einem Schmelzpunkt ≤40°C.

In a first aspect, therefore, the present invention is directed to a solid, particulate composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition,

1. (A) 50 to 95 wt .-%, preferably 60 to 90 wt .-%, of at least one water-soluble EO / PO block copolymer having a melting point> 40 ° C, and
2. (b) 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one perfume, and
3. (C) 0 to 30 wt .-% of at least one water-soluble EO / PO block copolymer having a melting point ≤40 ° C.

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to the use of the solid composition as described herein as a fabric care, preferably fragrance and / or fabric softener, conditioner and / or conditioner for fabrics.

In yet another aspect, the present invention is further directed to a laundry or cleaning composition comprising a solid composition as described herein.

These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from a study of the following detailed description and claims. It can be any feature an aspect of the invention in any other aspect of the invention. Further, it is to be understood that the examples contained herein are intended to describe and illustrate the invention, but not to limit it, and in particular that the invention is not limited to these examples.

All percentages are by weight, unless otherwise stated, and are in each case based on the stated composition. Numeric ranges indicated in the format "from x to y" include the above values. If multiple preferred numeric ranges are specified in this format, it is understood that all ranges resulting from the combination of the various endpoints are also captured.

"At least one" as used herein refers to 1 or more, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or more. In particular, this indication refers to the type of agent / compound and not the absolute number of molecules. "At least one perfume" therefore means that at least one type of perfume is detected but may also contain 2 or more different types of perfume.

"Water-soluble" as used herein means a solubility in water at 20 ° C of at least 1 g / L, preferably at least 10 g / L, more preferably at least 50 g / L.

"Water-dispersible" as used herein means that the corresponding molecule can be dispersed in water at 20 ° C by known methods.

"About" or "approximately" as used herein in connection with a numerical value means the numerical value ± 10%, preferably ± 5%. A molecular weight of about 6000 g / mol thus means 5400-6600 g / mol, preferably 5700-6300 g / mol.

"Fuser" as used herein preferably refers to a solid (20 ° C, 1013 mbar) solid which is fusible, water-soluble or water-dispersible and non-porous, and is obtainable from the melt dispersions described herein.

A first object of the present invention is a solid, particulate composition comprising at least one water-soluble ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer (a) having a melting point> 40 ° C, preferably up to 250 ° C, more preferably up to 150 ° C, even more preferably 120 ° C, in an amount of 50 to 95 wt .-%, preferably 60 to 90 wt .-% based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one perfume.

The main component of the solid particulate composition according to the present invention is at least one water-soluble ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer (a). In various embodiments, the at least one block copolymer (a) is characterized by having a melting point of 44 ° C to 120 ° C, preferably 44 ° C to 80 ° C.

EO / PO block copolymers (a) which are suitable according to the invention are composed of blocks of ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO) units. Preference is given to block copolymers of the formulas HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (EO) _z -H, HO- (PO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H, HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (PO) _z -H and HO- (EO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H, in which the indices x, y and z are independently an integer from 5 to 500, preferably 10 to 250, still more preferably 15 to 100. In various embodiments, it is preferred that the EO content in the block copolymer (a) is more than 50% by weight, preferably more than 60% by weight, more preferably more than 70% by weight, most preferably about 80 wt .-% is. The molecular weight of the PO block is preferably at least 1500 g / mol, more preferably 1750-3250 g / mol. Melting temperatures typically increase with the molecular weight of the PO block and the proportion of EO.

The block copolymers preferably have number average molecular weights (Mn) <20,000 g / mol, preferably <10,000 g / mol. Particular preference is given to molecular weights (Mn) in the range from 4000 to 9000, in particular 6000 to 8000 g / mol.

When the term "average molecular weight" is used in this application, these data refer in each case to the number-average molecular weights (Mn), which are calculated mathematically from the OH number according to DIN 53240-1 , especially DIN 53240-1: 2012-07 , revealed.

Particularly preferred according to the invention are EO-PO block copolymers having a molecular weight Mn of about 8000 g / mol, an EO content of about 80 wt .-% and a molecular weight of the PO block of at least 1750 g / mol. Such polymers are sold, for example, by the company BASF under the trade name Pluronic ^®. Pluronic ^® PE 6800 and Pluronic ^® F 68 are according to the invention very particularly preferred block copolymers (a).

In addition to the block copolymer (a) having a melting point> 40 ° C, the compositions may optionally contain at least one further EO / PO block copolymer (c) having a melting point ≤40 ° C. The melting point is preferably in the range from 0 to 40 ° C., more preferably from 20 to <40 ° C., in particular in the range from 30 to <40 ° C.

EO / PO block copolymers (c) which are suitable according to the invention, like the polymer (a), are built up from blocks of ethylene oxide (EO) and propylene oxide (PO) units. Preference is given to block copolymers of the formulas HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (EO) _z -H, HO- (PO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H, HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (PO) _z -H and HO- (EO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H, in which the indices x, y and z are independently an integer from 5 to 500, preferably 10 to 250, still more preferably 15 to 100. In various embodiments, it is preferable that the EO content in the block copolymer (c) is less than 50% by weight, preferably about 40% by weight or less. The molecular weight of the PO block is preferably ≦ 3250 g / mol, for example, 2750 g / mol or less.

The block copolymers (c) preferably have number-average molecular weights (Mn) <20,000 g / mol, preferably <10,000 g / mol. Particularly preferred are molecular weights (Mn) in the range of 2000 to 8000, in particular 2000 to 6000 g / mol.

Such polymers (c) are also sold by the company BASF under the trade name Pluronic ^®. Pluronic ^® PE 9400 and Pluronic ^® PE 10400 are particularly preferred according to the invention block copolymers (c).

Another component of the solid particulate composition according to the present invention is at least one perfume (b). A fragrance is an odor-causing chemical substance. In order to stimulate the sense of smell, the chemical substance should be at least partially redistributable in the air, i. the perfume should be at least slightly volatile at 25 ° C. If the fragrance is now very volatile, the odor intensity then quickly decreases again. However, with lower volatility the odor impression is more sustainable, i. he does not disappear so fast. In one embodiment, therefore, the perfume has a melting point ranging from -100 ° C to 100 ° C, preferably from -80 ° C to 80 ° C, more preferably from -20 ° C to 50 ° C, especially of 30 ° C to 20 ° C. In a further embodiment, the perfume has a boiling point ranging from 25 ° C to 400 ° C, preferably from 50 ° C to 380 ° C, more preferably from 75 ° C to 350 ° C, especially from 100 ° C to 330 ° C is located.

Overall, a chemical substance should not exceed a certain molecular weight to act as a fragrance, since too high molecular weight, the required volatility can no longer be ensured. In one embodiment, the fragrance has a molecular weight of 40 to 700 g / mol, more preferably 60 to 400 g / mol.

The smell of a fragrance is perceived by most people as pleasant and often corresponds to the smell of, for example, flowers, fruits, spices, bark, resin, leaves, grasses, mosses and roots. Thus, fragrances can also be used to superimpose unpleasant odors or even to provide a non-smelling substance with a desired odor. As perfumes, individual perfume compounds, e.g. the synthetic products of the ester, ether, aldehyde, ketone, alcohol and hydrocarbon type are used.

Fragrance compounds of the aldehyde type are, for example, adoxal (2,6,10-trimethyl-9-undecenal), anisaldehyde (4-methoxybenzaldehyde), cymal (3- (4-isopropyl-phenyl) -2-methylpropanal), ethylvanillin, florhydral ( 3- (3-isopropylphenyl) butanal), helional (3- (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl) -2-methylpropanal), heliotropin, hydroxycitronellal, lauraldehyde, lyral (3- and 4- (4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) - 3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde), methylnonylacetaldehyde, lilial (3- (4-tert-butylphenyl) -2-methylpropanal), phenylacetaldehyde, undecylenealdehyde, vanillin, 2,6,10-trimethyl-9-undecenal, 3-dodecene 1-al, alpha-n-amylcinnamaldehyde, melonal (2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal), 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde (triplalite), 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 3 (4-tert-butylphenyl) -propanal, 2-methyl-3- (para-methoxyphenyl) propanal, 2-methyl-4- (2,6,6-timethyl-2 (1) -cyclohexen-1-yl) butanal , 3-phenyl-2-propenal, cis- / trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-al, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octene-1-al, [(3,7-) dimethyl-6-octenyl) oxy] acetaldeh yd, 4-isopropylbenzylaldehyde, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-naphthaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2- methyl 3- ( isopropylphenyl) propanal, 1-decanal, 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal, 4- (tricyclo [5.2.1.0 (2,6)] decylidene-8) -butanal, octahydro-4,7-methane-1H- indenecarboxaldehyde, 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, para-ethyl-alpha, alpha-dimethylhydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-methyl-3,4- (methylenedioxy) -hydrocinnamaldehyde, 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde, alpha-n-hexylcinnamaldehyde, m-cymene 7-carboxaldehyde, alpha-methylphenylacetaldehyde, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal, undecenal, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4- (3) (4-methyl-3-pentenyl) 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, 1-dodecanal, 2,4-dimethylcyclohexene-3-carboxaldehyde, 4- (4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) -3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 7-methoxy-3,7-dimethyloctane-1 -al, 2-methyl-undecanal, 2-methyldecanal, 1-nonanal, 1-octanal, 2,6,10-trimethyl-5,9-undecadienal, 2-methyl-3- (4-tert-butyl) propanal, Dihydrocinnamaldehyde, 1-methyl-4- (4-methyl-3-pentenyl) -3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 5- or 6-methoxy-hexahydro-4,7-methanindan-1 or 2-carboxaldehyde, 3.7 -Dimethyloctan-1-al, 1-undecane 1, 10-undecene-1-al, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 1-methyl-3- (4-methylpentyl) -3-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde, 7-hydroxy-3J-dimethyl-octanal, trans-4-decenal, 2,6-nonadienal, para-tolylacetaldehyde, 4-methylphenylacetaldehyde, 2-methyl-4- (2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -2-butenal, ortho-methoxycinnamaldehyde, 3,5, 6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-carboxaldehyde, 3J-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octenal, phenoxyacetaldehyde, 5,9-dimethyl-4,8-decadienal, peonyaldehyde (6,10-dimethyl-3-oxa-5, 9-undecadiene-1-al), hexahydro-4,7-methanindane-1-carboxaldehyde, 2-methyloctanal, alpha-methyl-4- (1-methylethyl) benzene-acetaldehyde, 6,6-dimethyl-2-norpinen-2 propionaldehyde, para-methylphenoxyacetaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al, 3,5,5-trimethylhexanal, hexahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-naphthaldehyde, 3-propyl-bicyclo- [2.2 .1] -hept-5-en-2-carbaldehyde, 9-decenal, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanal, methylnonylacetaldehyde, hexanal and trans-2-hexenal.

For example, ketone-type perfume compounds are methyl-beta-naphthyl ketone, muskedanone-1-one (1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4H-inden-4-one), Tonalid (6-acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetralin), alpha-Damascon, beta-Damascon, delta-Damascone, iso-Damascone, damascenone, methyldihydrojasmonate, menthone, carvone, camphor, koavon (3 , 4,5,6,6-pentamethylhept-3-en-2-one), fenchone, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, gamma-methyl-ionone, fleuramon (2-heptylcyclopentanone), dihydrojasmon, cis-jasmone , Iso-E-Super (1- (1,2,3,4,5,6J, 8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl) -ethan-1-one (and isomers) ), Methyl cienyl ketone, acetophenone, methyl acetophenone, para-methoxy acetophenone, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, benzyl acetone, benzophenone, para-hydroxyphenyl butanone, celery ketone (3-methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexenone), 6-isopropyldecahydro-2-naphthone , Dimethyloctenone, frescomethylene (2-butan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one), 4- (1-ethoxyvinyl) -3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone, methylheptenone, 2- (2- (4-methyl-3-) cyclohex en-1-yl) propyl) cyclopentanone, 1- (p-menthene-6 (2) yl) -1-propanone, 4- (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) -2-butanone, 2-acetyl-3, 3-dimethylnorbornane, 6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-4 (5H) -indanone, 4-damascol, dulcinyl (4- (1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl) butane 2-one), hexalon (1- (2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-yl) -1,6-heptadien-3-one), isocyclone E (2-acetonaphthone-1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl), methylnonyl ketone, methylcyclocitron, methyllavedelketone, orivone (4-tert-amylcyclohexanone), 4-tert-butylcyclohexanone, dolphon (2- pentyl cyclopentanone), Muscon (CAS 541-91-3), neobutenone (1- (5,5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl) pent-4-en-1-one), Plicaton (CAS 41724-19-0) , Velouton (2,2,5-trimethyl-5-pentylcyclopentan-1-one), 2,4,4,7-tetramethyl-oct-6-en-3-one and tetrameran (6,10-dimethylundecene-2-one) on).

Fragrance compounds of the alcohol type are, for example, 10-undecen-1-ol, 2,6-dimethylheptan-2-ol, 2-methylbutanol, 2-methylpentanol, 2-phenoxyethanol, 2-phenylpropanol, 2-tert-butycyclohexanol, 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, 3-hexanol, 3-methyl-5-phenylpentanol, 3-octanol, 3-phenyl-propanol, 4-heptenol, 4-isopropylcyclohexanol, 4-tert-butycyclohexanol, 6 , 8-dimethyl-2-nonanol, 6-nonene-1-ol, 9-decen-1-ol, α-methylbenzyl alcohol, α-terpineol, amyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, β-terpineol, butyl salicylate, citronellol, cyclohexyl salicylate , Decanol, di-hydromyrcenol, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, dimethylheptanol, dimethyloctanol, ethylsalicylate, ethylvaniline, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, heptanol, hexylsalicylate, isoborneol, isoeugenol, isopulegol, linalool, menthol, myrtenol, n-hexanol, nerol, nonanol, octanol, p -Methane-7-ol, phenylethyl alcohol, phenol, phenyl salicylate, tetrahydrogeraniol, tetrahydrolinalool, thymol, trans-2-cis-6-nonadicnol, trans-2-nonen-1-ol, tran s-2-octenol, undecanol, vanillin, champiniol, hexenol and cinnamyl alcohol.

Fragrance type ester compounds are e.g. Benzyl acetate, phenoxyethyl isobutyrate, p-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, linalyl acetate, dimethylbenzylcarbinylacetate (DMBCA), phenylethylacetate, benzylacetate, ethylmethylphenylglycinate, allylcyclohexylpropionate, styrallylpropionate, benzylsalicylate, cyclohexylsalicylate, floramate, melusate and jasmacyclate.

Ethers include, for example, benzyl ethyl ether and ambroxan. The hydrocarbons mainly include terpenes such as limonene and pinene.

Preference is given to using mixtures of different fragrances which together produce an attractive fragrance. Such a mixture of fragrances can also be used as a perfume or perfume oil be designated. Such perfume oils may also contain natural perfume mixtures as are available from plant sources.

Fragrances of plant origin include essential oils such as angelica root oil, aniseed oil, arnica blossom oil, basil oil, bay oil, champacilla oil, citrus oil, fir pine oil, pinecone oil, elemi oil, eucalyptus oil, fennel oil, pine needle oil, galbanum oil, geranium oil, ginger grass oil, guaiac wood oil, gurdy balm oil, helichrysum oil, Ho oil , Ginger oil, iris oil, jasmin oil, cajeput oil, calamus oil, chamomile oil, camphor oil, kanaga oil, cardamom oil, cassia oil, pine oil, copaiba balsam, coriander oil, spearmint oil, caraway oil, cumin oil, labdanum oil, lavender oil, lemongrass oil, lime blossom oil, lime oil, tangerine oil, lemon balm oil, mint oil, musk kernel oil , Muscatel oil, Myrrh oil, Clove oil, Neroli oil, Niaouli oil, Olibanum oil, Orange blossom oil, Orange peel oil, Origanum oil, Palmarosa oil, Patchouli oil, Peru balsam oil, Petitgrain oil, Pepper oil, Peppermint oil, Pimento oil, Pine oil, Rose oil, Rosemary oil, Sage oil, Sandalwood oil, Celery oil, Spik oil, Star anise oil, turpentine oil, thuja oil, thyme oil, verbena oil, vetiver oil, juniper berry oil, wormwood oil, wintergreen oil, ylang-ylang oil, hyssop oil, cinnamon oil, cinnamon oil, lemon oil, lemon oil and cypress oil and ambrettolide, ambroxan, alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde, anethole, anisaldehyde, Anisalcohol, anisole, methyl anthranilate, acetophenone, benzylacetone, benzaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, benzophenone, benzyl alcohol, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, benzyl formate, benzyl valerate, borneol, bornyl acetate, Boisambrene forte, alpha-bromostyrene, n-decyl aldehyde, n-dodecyl aldehyde, eugenol, eugenol methyl ether, eucalyptol , Farnesol, fenchone, fenchyl acetate, geranyl acetate, geranyl formate, heliotropin, heptincarboxylic acid methyl ester, heptaldehyde, hydroquinone dimethyl ether, hydroxycinnamaldehyde, hydroxycinnamyl alcohol, indole, iron, isoeugenol, isoeugenol methyl ether, isosafrole, jasmon, camphor, Karvakrol, Karvon, p-cresol methyl ether, coumarin, p -Methoxyacetophenone, methyl-n-amyl ketone, Methylanthranilsäuremet hylester, p-methylacetophenone, methylchavikole, p-methylquinoline, methyl-beta-naphthylketone, methyl-n-nonylacetaldehyde, methyl-n-nonylketone, muskon, beta-naphtholethylether, beta-naphthol-methylether, nerol, n-nonylaldehyde, nonylalcohol, n-octylaldehyde, p-oxy-acetophenone, pentadecanolide, beta-phenylethyl alcohol, phenylacetic acid, pulegone, safrole, isoamyl salicylate, methyl salicylate, hexyl salicylate, cyclohexyl salicylate, santalol, sandelice, skatole, terpineol, thymes, thymol, troenan, gamma undelactone, vanillin, Veratraldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamic acid, cinnamic acid ethyl ester, cinnamic acid benzyl ester, diphenyloxide, limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate and propionate, melusate, menthol, menthone, methyl-n-heptenone, pinene, phenylacetaldehyde, terpinyl acetate, citral, citronellal, and mixtures thereof.

In one embodiment, it may be preferred that at least a portion of the perfume is used as a perfume precursor or in encapsulated form (perfume capsules), especially in microcapsules. The microcapsules may be water-soluble and / or water-insoluble microcapsules. For example, melamine-urea-formaldehyde microcapsules, melamine-formaldehyde microcapsules, urea-formaldehyde microcapsules, or starch microcapsules can be used. "Perfume precursor" refers to compounds that do not release the actual perfume until after chemical conversion / cleavage, typically by exposure to light or other environmental conditions such as pH, temperature, etc. Such compounds are often referred to as fragrance storage or "pro-fragrance".

Regardless of the form in which they are used, the amount of perfume in the composition according to the present invention is from 0.1 to 20% by weight, preferably 1 to 20% by weight, more preferably 1 to 15% by weight. , in particular from 3 to 10 wt .-%, based on the total weight of the composition.

In various embodiments, the solid particulate composition may further contain other ingredients that may be utilized to adjust desired properties of the composition, such as melt viscosity.

Substances which may influence the melt viscosity of the composition according to the invention are, for example, silicic acid, such as fumed silica, silicates, in particular alkali metal silicates, salts, such as sulfates, especially alkali metal sulfates, such as sodium sulfate, halides, carbonates, in particular alkali carbonates, such as sodium carbonate, and Phosphates, in particular alkali metal phosphates, such as pentasodium or Pentakaliumtriphosphat, and fatty alcohols, such as stearyl alcohol.

Substances which can serve to adjust the melt viscosity are known to the person skilled in the art and can be obtained in amounts of from 0 to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.5 to 10% by weight, in particular from 0.5 to 5% by weight on the total weight of the composition

In order to be able to bind any water that has been introduced, water-binding substances may furthermore be present in the solid, particulate composition, such as, for example, overdried zeolite and / or anhydrous, hydratable salts, such as, for example, anhydrous sodium sulfate.

Suitable substances in this context are known to the person skilled in the art and can be used in amounts of 0 to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5 to 8% by weight, in particular 0.5 to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition , are used.

To improve the solubility, the composition may also contain anionic surfactants, preferably alkyl sulfates, in particular C _8-12 alkyl sulfates, and / or of (a) and (c) different water-soluble carrier polymers having a melting point> 30 ° C to 250 ° C, preferably> 40 ° C to 150 ° C, selected from polyalkylene glycols, particularly preferably polyethylene glycol.

The anionic surfactants are preferably alkyl sulfates, especially C _8-12 alkyl sulfates. These are preferably used in amounts of up to 20 wt .-%, particularly preferably up to 10 wt .-%.

If the abovementioned additional carrier polymers are contained, in particular PEG, they are used in an amount of not more than 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, preferably 0 to 15% by weight. Thus, in various embodiments, the compositions of the invention contain at most 20% by weight of one of (a) and (c) different polyalkylene glycol, such as PEG.

According to the present invention, in particular those polyalkylene glycols are suitable for this purpose, which have a melting point between 40 ° C and 90 ° C, in particular in the range of 45 to 70 ° C. Examples of polyalkylene glycols useful in the context of the present invention are polypropylene glycol and polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the at least one additional carrier polymer is preferably polyethylene glycol or ethoxylated methanol.

In some embodiments, the at least one additional carrier polymer is a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight (Mn) of> 500 g / mol, preferably an average molecular weight of between 1,000 and 15,000. In some embodiments, such a polyethylene glycol is characterized by a melting point in the range of 40 to 70 ° C.

In various embodiments, the composition as described herein may further comprise at least one textile care compound. In this context, a textile care compound is understood to mean any compound which gives textile fabrics treated therewith a beneficial effect, such as, for example, a textile softening effect, crease resistance or the harmful or negative effects which result during cleaning and / or conditioning and / or or wearing, such as fading, graying, etc., reduced.

The fabric care composition may preferably be made of fabric softening compounds, bleaches, bleach activators, enzymes, silicone oils, anti redeposition agents, optical brighteners, grayness inhibitors, anti-shrinkage agents, wrinkle inhibitors, color transfer inhibitors, antimicrobials, germicides, fungicides, antioxidants, antistatic agents, ironing aids, phobizers and the like Impregnating agents, swelling and slipping agents, UV absorbers and mixtures thereof are selected.

It is particularly preferred that the fabric care compound is a fabric softening compound. It is most preferred that the fabric softening compound is selected from polysiloxanes, fabric softening clays, cationic polymers and mixtures thereof.

The use of polysiloxanes and / or cationic polymers as a fabric care compound in the composition is advantageous because they not only have a softening effect but also enhance the perfume impression on the laundry. The use of softening clays as a textile-care compound in the composition is advantageous since they additionally have a water-softening effect and thus, for example, calcium deposits on the laundry can be prevented. For optimum performance, it may be preferred that the composition contains a combination of at least two fabric care compounds.

When the composition according to the invention contains such textile-care compounds, it is used in particular as a textile care agent or softener or as a constituent of such an agent or else as a constituent of a detergent.

Such a fabric conditioner can be used in the main wash of an automatic washing or cleaning process. For example, the composition may be added to the drum or dispenser compartment of a washing machine along with the detergent or cleaning agent. This has the advantage that no additional rinse is necessary and no unsightly deposits occur in the dispenser

Furthermore, such a composition can be used in the wash cycle of a laundry cleaning process and thus already transport the textile-care compound and the perfume directly to the laundry at the beginning of the washing process so as to be able to develop its full potential. Furthermore, the composition according to the invention is simpler and easier to handle than liquid compositions, since no drops remain on the edge of the bottle, which lead to edges on the substrate during subsequent storage of the bottle or to unsightly deposits in the region of the closure. The same applies in the event that some of the composition is accidentally spilled during dosing. The spilled amount can also be removed easier and cleaner.

mit

• R¹= unabhängig von einander C₁-C₃₀-Alkyl, vorzugsweise C₁-C₄-Alkyl, insbesondere Methyl oder Ethyl,
• n = 1 bis 5000, vorzugsweise 10 bis 2500, insbesondere 100 bis 1500.

A preferably usable polysiloxane has at least the following structural unit

With

• R ¹ = independently of one another C ₁ -C ₃₀ -alkyl, preferably C ₁ -C ₄ -alkyl, in particular methyl or ethyl,
• n = 1 to 5000, preferably 10 to 2500, in particular 100 to 1500.

mit

• R¹= C₁-C₃₀-Alkyl, vorzugsweise C₁-C₄-Alkyl, insbesondere Methyl oder Ethyl,
• Y = ggf. substituiertes, lineares oder verzweigtes C₁-C₂₀-Alkylen, vorzugsweise -(CH₂)m- mit m= 1 bis 16, vorzugsweise 1 bis 8, insbesondere 2 bis 4, im speziellen 3,
• R², R³ = unabhängig voneinander H oder gegebenenfalls substituiertes, lineares oder verzweigtes C₁-C₃₀-Alkyl, vorzugsweise mit Aminogruppen substituiertes C₁-C₃₀-Alkyl, besonders bevorzugt -(CH₂)_b-NH₂ mit b = 1 bis 10, äußerst bevorzugt b = 2,
• x = 1 bis 5000, vorzugsweise 10 bis 2500, insbesondere 100 bis 1500.

It may be preferred that the polysiloxane additionally has the following structural unit:

With

• R ¹ = C ₁ -C ₃₀ -alkyl, preferably C ₁ -C ₄ -alkyl, in particular methyl or ethyl,
• Y = optionally substituted, linear or branched C ₁ -C ₂₀ -alkylene, preferably - (CH ₂ ) m- where m = 1 to 16, preferably 1 to 8, in particular 2 to 4, in particular 3,
• R ² , R ³ = independently of one another are H or optionally substituted, linear or branched C ₁ -C ₃₀ -alkyl, preferably C ₁ -C ₃₀ -alkyl substituted by amino groups, more preferably - (CH ₂ ) _b -NH ₂ where b = 1 to 10, most preferably b = 2,
• x = 1 to 5000, preferably 10 to 2500, in particular 100 to 1500.

If the polysiloxane has only the structural unit a) with R ¹ = methyl, it is a polydimethylsiloxane. Polydimethylpolysiloxanes are known as efficient fabric care compounds.

Suitable polydimethysiloxanes include DC-200 (ex Dow Corning), Baysilone® M 50, Baysilone® M 100, Baysilone® M 350, Baysilone® M 500, Baysilone® M 1000, Baysilone® M 1500, Baysilone® M 2000 or Baysilone® M 5000 (all ex GE Bayer Silicones).

However, it may also be preferred that the polysiloxane contains the structural units a) and b). A particularly preferred polysiloxane has the following structure: (CH ₃ ) ₃ Si [O-Si (CH ₃ ) ₂ ] _n - [O-Si (CH ₃ ) {(CH ₂ ) ₃ -NH- (CH ₂ ) ₂ -NH ₂ }] _x -OSi ( CH ₃ ) ₃ where the sum n + x is a number between 2 and 10,000.

Suitable polysiloxanes having the structural units a) and b) are for example commercially available under the trade names DC2-8663, DC2-8035, DC2-8203, DC05-7022 or DC2-8566 (all ex Dow Corning). According to the invention are also suitable for example the products commercially available Dow Corning ^® 7224, Dow Corning ^® 929 Cationic Emulsion or Formasil 410 (GE Silicones).

A suitable fabric softening clay is, for example, a smectite clay. Preferred smectite clays are beidellite clays, hectorite clays, laponite clays, montmorillonite clays, nontronite clays, saponite clays, sauconite clays, and mixtures thereof. Montmorillonite clays are the preferred softening clays. Bentonites contain mainly montmorillonites and can serve as a preferred source of fabric softening clay. The bentonites can be used as powder or crystals.

Suitable bentonites are sold, for example, under the names Laundrosil® by Süd-Chemie or under the name Detercal by Laviosa. It is preferable that the textile-care composition contains a powdery bentonite as a fabric-care compound.

Suitable cationic polymers include in particular those described in "CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary", Fourth Edition, JM Nikitakis, et al, Editors, published by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, 1991 are described and summarized under the collective name "Polyquaternium". In the following, some suitable polyquaternium compounds are listed in more detail.

POLYQUATERNIUM-1 (CAS number: 68518-54-7)
Definition: {(HOCH ₂ CH ₂ ) ₃ N ⁺ -CH ₂ CH = CHCH ₂ - [N ⁺ (CH ₃ ) ₂ -CH ₂ CH = CHCH ₂ ] _x -N ⁺ (CH ₂ CH ₂ OH) ₃ } [ Cl ^- ] _{x + 2}

POLYQUATERNIUM-2 (CAS number: 63451-27-4)
Definition: [-N (CH ₃ ) ₂ -CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ -NH-C (O) -NH-CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ -N (CH ₃ ) ₂ -CH ₂ CH ₂ OCH ₂ CH ₂ - ] ²⁺ (Cl ^- ) ₂

Polyquaternium-3
Definition: copolymer of acrylamide and trimethylammoniumethyl methacrylate methosulfate

POLYQUATERNIUM-4 (CAS number: 92183-41-0)
Definition: Copolymer of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose and Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride Available for example as Celquat® H 100 or Celquat® L200 (ex National Starch)

POLYQUATERNIUM-5 (CAS number: 26006-22-4)
Definition: Copolymer of acrylamide and β-methacrylyloxyethyltrimethylammonium methosulfate.

POLYQUATERNIUM-6 (CAS number: 26062-79-3)
Definition: Polymer of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride

POLYQUATERNIUM-7 (CAS number: 26590-05-6)
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt consisting of acrylamide and dimethyldiallylammonium chloride monomers.

Polyquaternium-8
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of methyl and stearyldimethylaminoethyl methacrylate quaternized with dimethyl sulfate

Polyquaternium-9
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of polydimethylaminoethyl methacrylate quaternized with methyl bromide

POLYQUATERNIUM-11 (CAS number: 53633-54-8)
Definition: Quaternary ammonium polymer formed by reaction of diethyl sulfate with the copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate.

POLYQUATERNIUM-12 (CAS number: 68877-50-9)
Definition: Quaternary ammonium polymer salt obtainable by reaction of the ethyl methacrylate / -abietyl methacrylate / diethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer with dimethyl sulfate

POLYQUATERNIUM-13 (CAS number: 68877-47-4)
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt obtainable by reaction of the ethyl methacrylate / oleyl methacrylate / diethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer with dimethyl sulfate

POLYQUATERNIUM-14 (CAS number: 27103-90-8)
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of the formula - {- CH ₂ -C- (CH ₃ ) - [C (O) O-CH ₂ CH ₂ -N (CH ₃ ) ₃ ^- ]} _x ⁺ [CH ₃ SO ₄ ] ^- _x

POLYQUATERNIUM-15 (CAS number: 35429-19-7)
Definition: copolymer of acrylamide and β-methacrylyloxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride

POLYQUATERNIUM-16 (CAS number: 95144-24-4)
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt formed from methylvinylimidazolium chloride and vinylpyrrolidone

POLYQUATERNIUM-17 (CAS number: 90624-75-2)
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt obtainable by reaction of adipic acid and dimethylaminopropylamine with dichloroethyl ether.

Polyquaternium-18
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt, which is obtainable by reaction of azelaic acid and dimethylaminopropylamine with dichloroethyl ether.

Polyquaternium-19
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt, which is obtainable by reaction of polyvinyl alcohol with 2,3-epoxypropylamine.

Polyquaternium-20
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt, obtainable by reaction of polyvinyloctadecyl ether with 2,3-epoxypropylamine.

POLYQUATERNIUM-21 (CAS number: 102523-94-4)
Definition: polysiloxane / polydimethyldialkylammonium acetate copolymer

POLYQUATERNIUM-22 (CAS number: 53694-17-0)
Definition: dimethyldiallylammonium chloride / acrylic acid copolymer

POLYQUATERNIUM-24 (CAS number: 107987-23-5)
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt from the reaction of hydroxyethylcellulose with a lauryldimethylammonium substituted epoxide

Polyquaternium-27
Definition: Block copolymer from the reaction of Polyquaternium-2 with Polyquaternium-17.

POLYQUATERNIUM-28 (CAS number: 131954-48-8)
Definition: Vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride copolymer

Polyquaternium-29
Definition: Chitosan, which was reacted with propylene oxide and quaternized with epichlorohydrin

Polyquaternium-30
Definition: Polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of the formula: - [CH ₂ C (CH ₃ ) (C (O) OCH ₃ )] _x - [CH ₂ C (CH ₃ ) (C (O) OCH ₂ CH ₂ N ⁺ (CH ₃ ) ₂ CH ₂ COO ^- )] _y -

POLYQUATERNIUM-31 (CAS number: 136505-02-7)

POLYQUATERNIUM-32 (CAS number: 35429-19-7)
Definition: Polymer of N, N, N-trimethyl-2 - [(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl) oxy] -ethanaminium chloride with 2-propenamide

POLYQUATERNIUM-37 (CAS number: 26161-33-1)
Definition: homopolymer of methacryloyltrimethyl chloride
For example, available as Synthalen® CR (ex 3V Sigma)

POLYQUATERNIUM-44 (CAS number: 150595-70-5)
Definition: Quaternary ammonium salt of the copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized imidazoline

POLYQUATERNIUM-68 (CAS-Number: 827346-45-2)
Definition: Quaternized copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, methacrylamide, vinylimidazole and quaternized vinylimidazole

It may be preferred that the composition contains a fabric softening compound and one or more other fabric care compounds.

The amount of fabric care compound in the composition may, in various embodiments, be from 0.1 to 15 weight percent, and preferably from 1 to 12 weight percent. Bentonite is preferably used in an amount of up to 5% by weight, typically in amounts of from about 1 to 2% by weight.

The composition may optionally contain other ingredients. In order to improve the performance and / or aesthetic properties, regardless of their intended use, these additional ingredients are preferably selected from the group consisting of dyes, pearlescing agents, skin-care compounds, bittering agents and mixtures thereof.

In order to improve the aesthetic impression of the composition, it can be dyed with suitable dyes. Preferred dyes, the selection of which presents no difficulty to the skilled person, should have a high storage stability and insensitivity to the other ingredients of detergents or cleaning agents and to light and no pronounced substantivity to textile fibers so as not to stain them. The amount is usually 0.0001 to 1% by weight of the dye, preferably 0.001 to 0.5% by weight.

The composition may also contain a pearlescing agent to increase gloss. Examples of suitable pearlescing agents are ethylene glycol mono- and distearate and PEG-3-distearate.

Furthermore, the composition may comprise a skin care compound.

A skin-care compound is understood as meaning a compound or a mixture of compounds which, upon contact of a textile with the detergent, draws onto the textile and gives an advantage on contact of the textile with skin of the skin compared with a textile which is not treated with the composition according to the invention has been. This benefit may include, for example, the transfer of the skin care compound from the textile to the skin, less water transfer from the skin to the textile, or less friction on the skin surface through the textile.

1. a) Wachse wie Carnauba, Spermaceti, Bienenwachs, Lanolin, Derivate davon sowie Mischungen daraus;
2. b) Pflanzenextrakte, zum Beispiel pflanzliche Öle wie Avokadoöl, Olivenöl, Palmöl, Palmenkernöl, Rapsöl, Leinöl, Sojaöl, Erdnussöl, Korianderöl, Ricinusöl, Mohnöl, Kakaoöl, Kokosnussöl, Kürbiskernöl, Weizenkeimöl, Sesamöl, Sonnenblumenöl, Mandelöl, Macadamianussöl, Aprikosenkernöl, Haselnussöl, Jojobaöl oder Canolaöl, Kamille, Aloe Vera sowie Mischungen daraus;
3. c) höhere Fettsäuren wie Laurinsäure, Myristinsäure, Palmitinsäure, Stearinsäure, Behensäure, Ölsäure, Linolsäure, Linolensäure, Isostearinsäure oder mehrfach ungesättigte Fettsäuren;
4. d) höhere Fettalkohole wie Laurylalkohol, Cetylalkohol, Stearylalkohol, Oleylalkohol, Behenylalkohol oder 2-Hexadecanol,
5. e) Ester wie Cetyloctanoat, Lauryllactat, Myristyllactat, Cetyllactat, Isopropylmyristat, Myristylmyristat, Isopropylpalmitat, Isopropyladipat, Butylstearat, Decyloleat, Cholesterolisostearat, Glycerolmonostearat, Glyceroldistearat, Glyceroltristearat, Alkyllactat, Alkylcitrat oder Alkyltartrat;
6. f) Kohlenwasserstoffe wie Paraffine, Mineralöle, Squalan oder Squalen;
7. g) Lipide;
8. h) Vitamine wie Vitamin A, C oder E oder Vitaminalkylester;
9. i) Phospholipide;
10. j) Sonnenschutzmittel wie Octylmethoxylcinnamat und Butylmethoxybenzoylmethan;
11. k) Silikonöle wie lineare oder cyclische Polydimethylsiloxane, Amino-, Alkyl-, Alkylaryl- oder Arylsubstituierte Silikonöle und
12. l) Mischungen daraus

umfassen.The skin care composition is preferably hydrophobic, may be liquid or solid, and must be compatible with the other ingredients of the solid, fabric care composition. For example, the skin care compound

1. a) waxes such as carnauba, spermaceti, beeswax, lanolin, derivatives thereof and mixtures thereof;
2. b) Plant extracts, for example vegetable oils such as avocado oil, olive oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, rapeseed oil, linseed oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, coriander oil, castor oil, poppy seed oil, cocoa oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, wheat germ oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, macadamia nut oil, apricot kernel oil, hazelnut oil , Jojoba oil or canola oil, chamomile, aloe vera and mixtures thereof;
3. c) higher fatty acids such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, isostearic acid or polyunsaturated fatty acids;
4. d) higher fatty alcohols, such as lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol or 2-hexadecanol,
5. e) esters such as cetyloctanoate, lauryl lactate, myristyl lactate, cetyl lactate, isopropyl myristate, myristyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl adipate, butyl stearate, decyl oleate, cholesterol isostearate, glycerol monostearate, glyceryl distearate, glycerol tristearate, alkyl lactate, alkyl citrate or alkyl tartrate;
6. f) hydrocarbons such as paraffins, mineral oils, squalane or squalene;
7. g) lipids;
8. h) vitamins such as vitamins A, C or E or vitamin alkyl esters;
9. i) phospholipids;
10. j) sunscreens such as octyl methoxyl cinnamate and butyl methoxybenzoyl methane;
11. k) silicone oils such as linear or cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, amino-, alkyl-, alkylaryl- or aryl-substituted silicone oils and
12. l) mixtures thereof

include.

The amount of skin-care compound is preferably between 0.01 and 10% by weight, preferably between 0.1 and 5% by weight and most preferably between 0.3 and 3% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. It may be that the skin care compound also has a textile care effect.

To prevent oral ingestion of the composition by humans, particularly children, or animals, it may contain a bittering agent such as Bitrex®.

• 0,01 bis 20, insbesondere 0,1 bis 20 Gew.-% Parfümöl und/oder Duftstoffkapseln
• 0,00 bis <1 Gew.-% Farbstoff(e)
• 0,00 bis 30 Gew.-% EO/PO-Block-Copolymer mit einem Schmelzpunkt ≤40°C
• 0,00 bis 20 Gew.-% eines Feststoffs, wie insbesondere Natriumsulfat und/oder pyrogene Kieselsäure
• ad 100 Gew.-% EO/PO-Block-Copolymer (a) mit einem Schmelzpunkt >40°C, wie hierin definiert.

Example formulations of suitable compositions include the following ingredients:

• 0.01 to 20, in particular 0.1 to 20 wt .-% perfume oil and / or perfume capsules
• 0.00 to <1% by weight of dye (s)
• 0.0030% by weight EO / PO block copolymer with a melting point ≤40 ° C
• 0.00 to 20 wt .-% of a solid, in particular sodium sulfate and / or fumed silica
• ad 100% by weight EO / PO block copolymer (a) having a melting point> 40 ° C as defined herein.

The composition according to the present invention is a solid, particulate composition. The individual particles of the composition can be referred to as a melting body, which are solid at room temperature and temperatures up to 30 ° C, preferably up to 40 ° C. The melting temperature of the composition is preferably at least 40 ° C, more preferably at least 45 ° C.

Due to the use of the EO / PO block copolymers, the compositions at a concentration of 1 g / l water and 23 ° C preferably has a surface tension determined according to DIN EN14370: 2004-11 of <60 mN / m, in particular <55 mN / m on.

1. (a) kontinuierliches Erzeugen und Fördern einer Schmelze umfassend das/die wasserlösliche(n) Trägerpolymer(e);
2. (b) kontinuierliches Zudosieren des mindestens einen Duftstoffs zu der Schmelze umfassend das/die Trägerpolymer(e);
3. (c) Mischen der Schmelze umfassend das/die Trägerpolymer(e) und des mindestens einen Duftstoffs; und
4. (d) Abkühlen und optional Umformen der Mischung um parfümhaltige Schmelzkörper zu erhalten.

A method of making such fuses may include the following steps:

1. (a) continuously producing and conveying a melt comprising the water-soluble carrier polymer (s);
2. (b) continuously dosing the at least one perfume into the melt comprising the carrier polymer (s);
3. (c) mixing the melt comprising the carrier polymer (s) and the at least one perfume; and
4. (d) cooling and optionally forming the mixture to obtain perfume-containing fused bodies.

The fusible bodies produced in this way can have any desired shape. The shaping takes place in particular in step (d) of the described method. Preferred are solid, particulate forms, such as, for example, substantially spherical, figural, scale, cuboid, cylindrical, conical, spherical cap or lens, hemispheres, disc or acicular particles. For example, the particles may have a gummy-like, figurative design. The maximum extent of the particles in a spatial dimension is preferably from 0.5 to 10 mm, in particular 0.8 to 7 mm and particularly preferably 1 to 3 mm. This means that, for example in the case of spherical particles, the diameter of the particles is from 0.5 to 10 mm, in particular 0.8 to 7 mm and particularly preferably 1 to 3 mm. Usually, the weight of the individual particles is between 2 and 150 mg, preferably between 5 and 10 mg.

In various embodiments, the melting in step (a) of the processes described herein is accomplished by heating to a temperature not more than 20 ° C above the melting point of the carrier polymer (s). The melting can be carried out using all customary methods and devices known to the person skilled in the art. The melt which contains the carrier polymer (s) is produced, for example, continuously by continuously feeding the carrier (s) and optionally further constituents of the melt body to a corresponding device in which it heats and further conveys the melt thus produced , for example, is pumped.

In a next step, the at least one perfume and optionally also a dye is then added continuously to the melt. For this purpose, the at least one perfume is preferably used in liquid form, for example as perfume oil, solution in a suitable solvent or as a slurry of perfume capsules in a, typically water-containing, solvent. "Liquid" as used in this context means liquid under the conditions of use, preferably liquid at 20 ° C.

During production, the flow can optionally be measured by measuring the flow rate of the individual metered streams, i. the melt, the perfume stream and possibly other ingredient streams are controlled. This also allows, for example, adjust the proportions of the individual components. Additional ingredients which are used in addition to the highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant and the fragrances acting as the carrier material can be produced either directly together with the highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant as a melt, be added together with the fragrances or separately to the melt. In the latter alternative, the metered addition can take place before or after the addition of the fragrances.

The mixing of the combined metered streams can then be carried out in each case directly after metering or downstream after metering in several or all of the ingredients with suitable mixers, such as conventional static or dynamic mixing units.

After mixing, the melt thus obtained is cooled and optionally fed to the forming, where the melt solidifies and obtains its final shape. Suitable methods for shaping are known to the person skilled in the art. Usual forms have already been described above.

The invention also relates to the use of the solid, particulate composition (fusible) described herein as a fabric care composition, preferably fragrance and / or softener, for fragrancing and / or conditioning textile fabrics. The enamel bodies may be a textile treatment agent, such as, for example, a fabric softener or a part of such an agent.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a washing or cleaning agent comprising the composition according to the invention.

By introducing the composition according to the invention into a washing or cleaning agent, the consumer is provided with a textile-care washing or cleaning agent ("2in1" washing or cleaning agent) and does not need to dose two agents or a separate rinse. Since the compositions according to the invention are perfumed, the washing or cleaning agent does not have to be perfumed. Not only does this result in lower costs, it is also beneficial for consumers with sensitive skin and / or allergies. Since the highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactant, which acts as a carrier material, also contributes to the washing performance, the total amount of (nonionic) surfactants as a whole can be reduced in detergents or cleaners combined with the melted bodies as described herein.

The fuser compositions described herein are particularly useful for conditioning fabrics and, for this purpose, are contacted with the fabrics together with a conventional laundry or cleaning agent in the (main) wash of a conventional laundry and cleaning process.

If the enamel-body composition according to the invention is part of a washing or cleaning agent, a solid washing or cleaning agent may preferably be mixed with from 1 to 20% by weight, in particular from 5 to 15% by weight, of the composition according to the invention.

The ones described in connection with the compositions according to the invention are also transferable to processes for the preparation thereof, the detergents and cleaners containing them and the uses described herein, and vice versa.

Examples

Example 1 The following table contains examples of formulations according to the invention based on an EO / PO block copolymer (all data in% by weight). Example Nr .: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8th 9 10 11 12 Pluronic PE 6800 (ex BASF) (EO / PO block) 86.9 55.0 58.4 55.0 58.4 58.4 88.8 89.6 89.0 88.4 87.9 83.0 Pluronic PE 9400 (ex BASF) (EO / PO block) 26.1 27.7 Pluronic PE 10400 (ex BASF) (EO / PO block) 26.1 27.7 Pluriol A 1020 E (ex BASF) (Ethoxy Methanol) 27.7 C18-OH (stearyl alcohol) 2.9 8.7 3.1 8.7 3.1 3.1 1.8 Sodium lauryl sulfate (Texapon K12) 5.2 Perfume 4.0 4.0 4.3 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.3 Parfümkapselslurry 5.4 5.4 5,7 5.4 5,7 5,7 5,7 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.5 Pyrogenic silica (Aerosil 200) 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2 0.6 1.3 1.9 2.5 0.5

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Cited non-patent literature

• DIN 53240-1 [0021]
• DIN 53240-1: 2012-07 [0021]
• "CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary", Fourth Edition, J.M. Nikitakis, et al, Editors, published by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, 1991 [0064]

Claims (10)

Comprising solid, particulate composition (A) 50 to 95 wt .-%, preferably 60 to 90 wt .-%, of at least one water-soluble EO / PO block copolymer having a melting point> 40 ° C, and (b) 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one perfume, and (C) 0 to 30 wt .-% of at least one water-soluble EO / PO block copolymer having a melting point ≤40 ° C. The composition after Claim 1 characterized in that the EO / PO block copolymer (a) (A) has a melting point of from 48 ° C to 120 ° C, preferably from 48 ° C to 80 ° C; and / or (B) has a molecular weight Mn <20,000, preferably <10,000, in particular 4000 to 9000 g / mol; and / or (C) a polymer of the formula HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (EO) _z -H, HO- (PO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H, HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (PO) _{z is} -H or HO- (EO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H in which the indices x, y and z independently of one another represent an integer from 5 to 500, preferably 10 to 250, more preferably 15 to 100; and / or (D) has an EO content of greater than 50% by weight, preferably greater than 60% by weight, more preferably greater than 70% by weight, most preferably about 80% by weight; and / or (E) a PO block having a molecular weight of at least 1500 g / mol, preferably 1750-3250 g / mol. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one fragrance (A) is contained in the composition in an amount of 0.1 to 20% by weight; and / or (B) is used in the form of perfume capsules and / or perfume oils. The composition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the EO / PO block copolymer (c) (A) has a melting point of 0 ° C to 40 ° C, preferably from 20 ° C to <40 ° C; and / or (B) has a molecular weight Mn <20,000, preferably <10,000, in particular 2000 to 8000 g / mol; and / or (C) a polymer of the formula HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (EO) _z -H, HO- (PO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H, HO- (EO) _x (PO) _y (PO) _{z is} -H or HO- (EO) _x (EO) _y (PO) _z -H in which the indices x, y and z independently of one another represent an integer from 5 to 500, preferably 10 to 250, more preferably 15 to 100; and / or (D) has an EO content of less than 50% by weight, preferably about 40% by weight; and / or (E) has a PO block with a molecular weight of ≤3250 g / mol, in particular 2750 g / mol or less. The composition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the composition further contains a substance for adjusting the melt viscosity, preferably selected from silicic acids, in particular fumed silica, silicates, in particular alkali metal silicates, salts, preferably sulfates, particularly preferably alkali metal sulfates, in particular sodium sulfate, halides , Carbonates, preferably alkali metal carbonates, in particular sodium carbonate, phosphates, in particular alkali metal phosphates, and fatty alcohols, in particular stearyl alcohol. The composition after Claim 5 , characterized in that the substance for adjusting the melt viscosity in an amount of 0 to 20 wt .-%, preferably 0.5 to 10 wt .-%, in particular 0.5 to 5 wt .-%, based on the total weight of Composition, is used. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the composition further comprises at least one textile care compound, preferably selected from fabric softening compounds, silicone oils, anti redeposition agents, optical brighteners, grayness inhibitors, anti-shrinkage agents, anti-crease agents, color transfer inhibitors, antimicrobial Active substances, germicides, fungicides, antioxidants, antistatic agents, ironing auxiliaries, repellents and impregnating agents, swelling and anti-slip agents, UV absorbers and mixtures thereof. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fabric care compound is a fabric softening compound, preferably selected from polysiloxanes, textile softening clays, cationic polymers and mixtures thereof, in particular bentonite. Use of the solid composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 8th as a textile care agent, preferably fragrancing and / or fabric softener, for scenting and / or conditioning textile fabrics. A washing or cleaning composition comprising a solid composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 8th ,