EP1934398B1 - Product containing a soil-repellent finishing agent - Google Patents

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EP1934398B1
EP1934398B1 EP06793994A EP06793994A EP1934398B1 EP 1934398 B1 EP1934398 B1 EP 1934398B1 EP 06793994 A EP06793994 A EP 06793994A EP 06793994 A EP06793994 A EP 06793994A EP 1934398 B1 EP1934398 B1 EP 1934398B1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a soil-inhibiting, as dirt-repellent finishing agent from 0.01 to 50% polysiloxane-containing carpet cleaning agent for soil-inhibiting equipment for textile floor coverings.
  • Cationic surfactants are substances which have a positively charged functional group.
  • the cationic surfactants are composed of a polar and a nonpolar part. As nonpolar part serve various alkyl radicals.
  • the polar group is usually a quaternary ammonium unit.
  • a surfactant in the form of a cationic surfactant achieves at least equal, even improved, antisoiling effects over detergents that include a polysiloxane or other antisoiling finish without such a proposed synergistic wetting agent. This even with a saving of up to 50% of the dirt-inhibiting equipment amount.
  • improved dirt-repellent effect in the order of 10 to 30% can be achieved.
  • the cationic surfactant is a quaternary ammonium compound, so for example.
  • Dodexyl- or Hexadecyltrimethylammoniumchlorid The cleaning / soil-inhibiting agent to be applied to the textile surface to be finished comprises from 0.01 to 1% by weight, preferably from 0.25 to 1% by weight of wetting agent. Experiments have shown good resoiling performance with the addition of 0.5% by weight of wetting agent or antistatic agent, more preferably halving the original amount of finishing agent.
  • the wetting agent is present with a solids content of 25-50%, such as, for example, 30-40%, preferably 36%.
  • wetting agent for example, at a 3% polysiloxane level, 0.5% wetting agent is provided, thus achieving approximately the same levels of resoiling, as in the case of agents which have a doubly high content of polysiloxane without wetting agent in the form of cationic surfactants.
  • the amount of wetting agent is one-sixth to one-third the amount of the finishing agent. Further, for example, about one twentieth to one tenth of the total of the Finishing agent and the wetting agent having the wetting agent. This can be achieved by halving the amount of equipment with the addition of a wetting agent of about 10 - 20% of the dirt-inhibiting equipment amount improved by 10 - 30% dirt-repellent effect.
  • Determining the soiling behavior of new, first-time treated or cleaned carpets reveals how a cleanser affects the re-soiling behavior compared to an untreated carpet or a carpet treated with another cleanser. Depending on the nature of the cleaning agent, increased, neutral or delayed soiling or re-soiling may occur.
  • Resilience inhibition indicates whether a cleaning agent combined with a finishing agent protects the carpet fibers so that dry dirt adheres less to the carpet pile and contaminates it much less than with an untreated carpet.
  • the correction factor comparison to a standard non-stain neutralizer antisagging finish formulation indicates whether a recipe exhibits a stronger (negative value) or lower (positive value) stain than this standard formulation. Accordingly, a large positive difference describes a strong dirt-repellent effect. If the difference is negative, there is a stronger re-soiling compared to the reference recipe.
  • a formulation with a 44% level of finishing agent A has a resistance to retreading of 4.7 ⁇ E compared to a standard formulation without finishing. Accordingly, a strong dirt-repellent effect is achieved.
  • a linear dependence is given up to a proportion of polysiloxane A to 8% with a Wiederzuschmutzungshemmung of 3.2 ⁇ E.
  • a formulation with 6% polysiloxane content A has a repellency inhibition of 2.3 ⁇ E.
  • AN of 3% polysiloxane A with 0.5% of wetting agent N and antistatic, resuspension inhibition is achieved in approximately the same range, specifically about 2.4 ⁇ E.
  • wetting agent N and antistatic agent are added at 1% Residue inhibition further improves to 2.7 ⁇ E (combination AN).
  • halved finishing agent such as polysiloxane with the addition of 1% of the wetting agent N, a further improved soil-repellent effect is achieved.
  • the addition of 0.25% wetting agent N did not provide improved resoiling inhibition.
  • the proposed formulation with 3% finishing agent A, polysiloxane, and 0.5% -1% wetting agent N reduces the number of cleaning cycles on the carpet used by about half.
  • the formulation includes a carrier material through which the application of the finishing agent A takes place.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a soil-repellent finishing agent (A), such as i.e. an agent containing polysiloxane for the soiling-inhibiting finishing for textile surfaces, particularly textile floor surfaces, optionally as a constituent of a carpet cleaning product, the product also containing a wetting agent (N) and/or an antistatic agent. The aim of the invention is to achieve, with the same proportion as contained in prior art products of soiling-inhibiting finishing agents such a polysiloxane in the cleaning product, an improvement in the soil-repellent action or, with a reduced proportion compared to that contained in the prior art of the finishing agent in the cleaning product, an at least identical soil-repellent action. To this end, the invention provides that the wetting agent (N) and/or antistatic agent is used as a cationic surfactant.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein schmutzhemmendes, als schmutzabweisendes Ausrüstungsmittel 0,01 bis 50% Polysiloxan enthaltendes Teppich-Reinigungsmittel zur schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstung für textile Bodenbeläge.The invention relates to a soil-inhibiting, as dirt-repellent finishing agent from 0.01 to 50% polysiloxane-containing carpet cleaning agent for soil-inhibiting equipment for textile floor coverings.

Mittel zur schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstung von textilen Flächen mit schmutzabweisendem Ausrüstungsmittel sind bekannt. Diese basieren zumeist auf Fluorcarbonen. Auch fluoralkylfreie Produkte auf Basis von Polysiloxanen oder Polyacrylaten sind bekannt. In der EP 1156151 B1 ist ein Mittel zur schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstung für textile Flächen beschrieben, das ein Trägermaterial und eine Wirkstofflösung enthält, die als schmutzhemmende Substanz ein Fluorcarbonharz oder ein Polysiloxanderivat oder eine Kombination davon beinhaltet. Dieses Mittel dient zur schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstung textiler Flächen, insbesondere textiler Bodenbeläge, sowie deren Reinigung. Aus der EP 0 458 356 A2 ist ein Mittel zur Verhinderung einer Wiederanschmutzung bekannt, das auf Fluorcarbon basiert. Aus der DE 20 2004 012 143 U1 ist ein Imprägnierungsmittel für textile Fasern bekannt, das ein Zusatzmittel aus der Gruppe der organofunktionellen Silane enthält, zudem kationisches Tensid.Means for dirt-retardant finishing of textile surfaces with dirt-repellent finishing agent are known. These are mostly based on fluorocarbons. Also fluoroalkyl-free products based on polysiloxanes or polyacrylates are known. In the EP 1156151 B1 For example, there is described an antisoiling agent for textile fabrics containing a carrier material and a drug solution containing as a soil-inhibiting substance a fluorocarbon resin or a polysiloxane derivative or a combination thereof. This agent is used for the dirt-inhibiting equipment of textile surfaces, in particular textile floor coverings, as well as their cleaning. From the EP 0 458 356 A2 For example, a repellent preventing agent based on fluorocarbon is known. From the DE 20 2004 012 143 U1 is a textile fiber impregnating agent containing an additive from the group of organofunctional silanes, also known cationic surfactant.

Im Hinblick auf den zuvor beschriebenen Stand der Technik wird eine technische Problematik der Erfindung darin gesehen, ein Teppichreinigungsmittel der in Rede stehenden Art derart verbessert weiterzubilden, dass bei gegenüber dem bekannten Stand der Technik gleichem Anteil von schmutzhemmendem Ausrüstungsmittel, Polysiloxan, in dem Reinigungsmittel eine Verbesserung der schmutzabweisenden Wirkung erreicht wird bzw. bei gegenüber dem Stand der Technik verringertem Anteil des Ausrüstungsmittels in dem Reinigungsmittel eine zumindest gleiche schmutzabweisende Wirkung erzielt wird. Diese Problematik ist durch den Gegenstand des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Als kationische Tenside bezeichnet man Substanzen, die eine positiv geladene funktionelle Gruppe besitzen. Wie jedes Tensid sind auch die kationischen Tenside aus einem polaren und einem unpolaren Teil aufgebaut. Als unpolarer Teil dienen verschiedene Alkylreste. Die polare Gruppe ist in der Regel eine quaternäre Ammonium-Einheit. Durch die Verwendung eines Netzmittels in Form eines kationischen Tensids werden zumindest gleiche, sogar verbesserte schmutzabweisende Wirkungen gegenüber Reinigungsmitteln erzielt, die ein Polysiloxan bzw. ein anderes schmutzhemmendes Ausrüstungsmittel ohne ein solches vorgeschlagenes synergistisch wirkendes Netzmittel beinhalten. Dies selbst bei einer Einsparung von bis zu 50 % der schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstungsmenge. So kann bspw. bei einer Halbierung der Ausrüstungsmenge und einem Zusatz in Form eines kationischen Tensids eine verbesserte schmutzabweisende Wirkung in einer Größenordnung von 10 bis 30 % erreicht werden.In view of the above-described prior art, a technical problem of the invention is seen in a carpet cleaning agent of the type in question improved such that with respect to the prior art equal proportion of dirt-inhibiting finishing agent, polysiloxane, in the detergent an improvement the dirt-repellent effect is achieved or in comparison with the prior art reduced proportion of the finishing agent in the cleaning agent at least the same dirt-repellent effect is achieved. This problem is solved by the subject matter of claim 1. Cationic surfactants are substances which have a positively charged functional group. Like any surfactant, the cationic surfactants are composed of a polar and a nonpolar part. As nonpolar part serve various alkyl radicals. The polar group is usually a quaternary ammonium unit. The use of a surfactant in the form of a cationic surfactant achieves at least equal, even improved, antisoiling effects over detergents that include a polysiloxane or other antisoiling finish without such a proposed synergistic wetting agent. This even with a saving of up to 50% of the dirt-inhibiting equipment amount. Thus, for example, when halving the amount of equipment and an additive in the form of a cationic surfactant improved dirt-repellent effect in the order of 10 to 30% can be achieved.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das kationische Tensid eine quaternäre Ammoniumverbindung, so bspw. Dodexyl- oder Hexadecyltrimethylammoniumchlorid. Das auf die auszurüstende textile Fläche aufzubringende Reinigungs- / Schmutzhemmungsmittel weist 0,01 bis 1 Gew.-%, bevorzugt 0,25 bis 1 Gew.-% Netzmittel auf. Versuche ergaben gute Ergebnisse hinsichtlich des Wiederanschmutzverhaltens bei einer Zugabe von 0,5 Gew.-% Netzmittel bzw. Antistatikum, dies weiter bevorzugt unter Halbierung der ursprünglichen Menge an Ausrüstungsmittel. Das Netzmittel liegt mit einem Festkörpergehalt von 25 - 50 % vor, so weiter beispielsweise 30 - 40 %, bevorzugt 36 %. So ist beispielsweise bei einem 3%igen Polysiloxananteil 0,5 % Netzmittel vorgesehen, womit annähernd gleiche Wiederanschmutzungswerte erzielt werden, wie bei Mitteln, die einen doppelt hohen Anteil an Polysiloxan ohne Netzmittel in Form von kationischen Tensiden aufweisen. Die Menge des Netzmittels entspricht einem Sechstel bis einem Drittel der Menge des Ausrüstungsmittels. Weiter bspw. etwa einem Zwanzigstel bis einem Zehntel der Gesamtmenge des das Ausrüstungsmittel und das Netzmittel aufweisenden Auftragsmittels. Hierbei kann durch Halbierung der Ausrüstungsmenge unter Zusatz eines Netzmittels von etwa 10 - 20 % der schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstungsmenge eine um 10 - 30 % verbesserte schmutzabweisende Wirkung erreicht werden.In a preferred embodiment, the cationic surfactant is a quaternary ammonium compound, so for example. Dodexyl- or Hexadecyltrimethylammoniumchlorid. The cleaning / soil-inhibiting agent to be applied to the textile surface to be finished comprises from 0.01 to 1% by weight, preferably from 0.25 to 1% by weight of wetting agent. Experiments have shown good resoiling performance with the addition of 0.5% by weight of wetting agent or antistatic agent, more preferably halving the original amount of finishing agent. The wetting agent is present with a solids content of 25-50%, such as, for example, 30-40%, preferably 36%. Thus, for example, at a 3% polysiloxane level, 0.5% wetting agent is provided, thus achieving approximately the same levels of resoiling, as in the case of agents which have a doubly high content of polysiloxane without wetting agent in the form of cationic surfactants. The amount of wetting agent is one-sixth to one-third the amount of the finishing agent. Further, for example, about one twentieth to one tenth of the total of the Finishing agent and the wetting agent having the wetting agent. This can be achieved by halving the amount of equipment with the addition of a wetting agent of about 10 - 20% of the dirt-inhibiting equipment amount improved by 10 - 30% dirt-repellent effect.

Das erfindungsgemäße Mittel wird nachstehend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen, die lediglich Ausführungsbeispiele des Mittels wiederspiegeln, näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig.1
ein Diagramm zur Darstellung der Wiederanschmutzungshemmung eines Teppichreinigungsmittels mit unterschiedlichen Anteilen eines schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstungsmittels im Vergleich zu einem Standard-Teppichreinigungsmittel ohne Ausrüstungsmittel;
Fig. 2
ein Balkendiagramm zur Darstellung der synergistischen Wirkung eines Netzmittels und eines Polysiloxans bei der Wiederanschmutzungshemmung im Vergleich zu einem Standard-Teppichreinigungsmittels ohne Ausrüstungsmittel;
Fig. 3
ein weiteres Balkendiagramm zur Darstellung der Wiederanschmutzungshemmung im Vergleich zu einem unbehandelten Teppich bei Verwendung verschiedener schmutzhemmender Ausrüstungsmittel mit einem vorgeschlagenen Netzmittel im Vergleich zu den schmutzhemmenden Ausrüstungsmitteln ohne Netzmittel.
The agent according to the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which merely illustrate embodiments of the agent. It shows:
Fig.1
a graph depicting the antiredeposition inhibition of a carpet cleaner having different levels of antisoiling finish compared to a standard carpet conditioner without finishing agent;
Fig. 2
a bar graph depicting the synergistic effect of a wetting agent and a polysiloxane in resoiling inhibition compared to a standard carpet cleaner without finishing agent;
Fig. 3
another bar graph depicting resoiling inhibition compared to an untreated carpet using various soil-inhibiting finishing agents with a proposed wetting agent as compared to the non-wetting anti-seizure finishing agents.

Die Bestimmung des Anschmutzverhaltens von neuen, erstmalig behandelten bzw. gereinigten Teppichen gibt Aufschluss darüber, wie ein Reinigungsmittel im Vergleich zu einem unbehandelten Teppich oder einem mit einem anderen Reinigungsmittel behandelten Teppich das Wiederanschmutzverhalten beeinflusst. Je nach Beschaffenheit des Reinigungsmittels kann eine erhöhte, neutrale oder verzögerte Anschmutzung bzw. Wiederanschmutzung erfolgen.Determining the soiling behavior of new, first-time treated or cleaned carpets reveals how a cleanser affects the re-soiling behavior compared to an untreated carpet or a carpet treated with another cleanser. Depending on the nature of the cleaning agent, increased, neutral or delayed soiling or re-soiling may occur.

Die Wiederanschmutzhemmung gibt hierbei an, ob ein Reinigungsmittel kombiniert mit einem Ausrüstungsmittel die Teppichfasern so schützt, dass trockener Schmutz weniger am Teppichpol haftet und dieser deutlich geringer anschmutzt als bei einem unbehandelten Teppich.Resilience inhibition indicates whether a cleaning agent combined with a finishing agent protects the carpet fibers so that dry dirt adheres less to the carpet pile and contaminates it much less than with an untreated carpet.

Der mit einem Korrekturfaktor versehene Vergleich zu einer Standardrezeptur ohne schmutzhemmendem Ausrüstungsmittel mit neutralem Wiederanschmutzverhalten bezeichnet, ob eine Rezeptur eine stärkere (negativer Wert) oder geringere (positiver Wert) Wiederanschmutzung als diese Standardrezeptur zeigt. Entsprechend beschreibt eine große positive Differenz eine starke schmutzabweisende Wirkung. Ist die Differenz negativ, ist eine im Vergleich zur Referenzrezeptur stärkere Wiederanschmutzung erfolgt.The correction factor comparison to a standard non-stain neutralizer antisagging finish formulation indicates whether a recipe exhibits a stronger (negative value) or lower (positive value) stain than this standard formulation. Accordingly, a large positive difference describes a strong dirt-repellent effect. If the difference is negative, there is a stronger re-soiling compared to the reference recipe.

Es wurde die Wiederanschmutzungshemmung eines Teppichreinigungsmittels mit unterschiedlichen Anteilen eines Polysiloxans (Ausrüstungsmittel A) im Vergleich zu einem Standard-Teppichreinigungsmittel ohne Ausrüstungsmittel ermittelt (vgl. Fig.1), um den Verlauf der Abhängigkeit zu bestimmen. Unterschiede ab 0,5 ΔE werden optisch wahrgenommen.The repellency inhibition of a carpet cleaner having different proportions of a polysiloxane (Finishing Agent A) was determined in comparison with a standard carpet cleaner without finishing agent (cf. Fig.1 ) to determine the course of dependency. Differences from 0.5 ΔE are perceived optically.

Eine Rezeptur mit einem 44%igen Anteil an Ausrüstungsmittel A erreicht im Vergleich zu einer Standardrezeptur ohne Ausrüstungsmittel eine Wiederanschmutzungshemmung von 4,7 ΔE. Entsprechend ist eine starke schmutzabweisende Wirkung erzielt. Eine lineare Abhängigkeit ist bis zu einem Anteil an Polysiloxan A bis 8 % mit einer Wiederanschmutzungshemmung von 3,2 ΔE gegeben.A formulation with a 44% level of finishing agent A has a resistance to retreading of 4.7 ΔE compared to a standard formulation without finishing. Accordingly, a strong dirt-repellent effect is achieved. A linear dependence is given up to a proportion of polysiloxane A to 8% with a Wiederzuschmutzungshemmung of 3.2 ΔE.

Es erweist sich als vorteilhaft, eine möglichst geringe Menge an Ausrüstungmitteln A einzusetzen. Durch die synergistische Wirkung einer Kombination aus Ausrüstungsmittel A und eines Netzmittels N und Antistatikums wird die Wiederanschmutzungshemmung verstärkt (vgl. Fig. 2). Wird das Netzmittel N und Antistatikum ohne Ausrüstungsmittel A in eine Rezeptur eingesetzt, wird bei 1%igem (N) bzw. 4%igem (N') Zusatz eine Wiederanschmutzungshemmung von 1,1 bzw. 1,6 ΔE erreicht. Dies bedeutet, dass eine um den Faktor 4 erhöhte Konzentration lediglich eine geringe Erhöhung der Wirksamkeit um 0,5 ΔE bewirkt.It proves to be advantageous to use the least possible amount of equipment A. Due to the synergistic effect of a combination of finishing agent A and a wetting agent N and antistatic the re-soiling inhibition is enhanced (see. Fig. 2 ). If the wetting agent N and antistatic agents without finishing agent A are used in a formulation, 1% (N) or 4% (N ') addition achieves resistance to re-soiling of 1.1 or 1.6 ΔE. This means that a concentration increased by a factor of 4 causes only a small increase in the activity by 0.5 ΔE.

Eine Rezeptur mit 6%igem Polysiloxananteil A weist eine Wiederanschmutzungshemmung von 2,3 ΔE auf. Durch eine Kombination AN" von 3 % Polysiloxan A mit 0,5 % des Netzmittels N und Antistatikums wird jedoch eine Wiederanschmutzungshemmung im annähernd gleichen Bereich, konkret von etwa 2,4 ΔE erreicht. Wird das Netzmittel N und Antistatikum 1%ig zugesetzt, so verbessert sich die Wiederanschmutzungshemmung weiter auf 2,7 ΔE (Kombination AN). Entsprechend ist bei halbiertem Ausrüstungsmittel wie Polysiloxan unter Zugabe von 1 % des Netzmittels N eine weiter verbesserte schmutzabweisende Wirkung erreicht. Die Zugabe von 0,25 % Netzmittel N (Kombination AN') erbrachte keine verbesserte Wiederanschmutzhemmung.A formulation with 6% polysiloxane content A has a repellency inhibition of 2.3 ΔE. However, by combining AN "of 3% polysiloxane A with 0.5% of wetting agent N and antistatic, resuspension inhibition is achieved in approximately the same range, specifically about 2.4 ΔE." When wetting agent N and antistatic agent are added at 1% Residue inhibition further improves to 2.7 ΔE (combination AN). Accordingly, with halved finishing agent such as polysiloxane with the addition of 1% of the wetting agent N, a further improved soil-repellent effect is achieved. The addition of 0.25% wetting agent N (combination AN ') did not provide improved resoiling inhibition.

Es ist aus dem Balkendiagramm in Fig. 3 zu erkennen, dass jeweils die 1 %ige Zugabe des Netzmittels N die Wirksamkeit der eingesetzten Ausrüstungsmittel A, A', A" deutlich verstärkt, so bei den gezeigten Beispielrezepturen AN, A'N und A"N um 4 - 6%.It is from the bar chart in Fig. 3 to recognize that in each case the 1% addition of the wetting agent N significantly enhances the effectiveness of the applied finishing agents A, A ', A ", so in the example recipes AN, A'N and A" N shown by 4-6%.

Durch die vorgeschlagene Rezeptur mit 3 % Ausrüstungsmittel A, Polysiloxan, und 0,5 % -1 % Netzmittel N wird die Anzahl der Reinigungszyklen auf dem verwendeten Teppichboden um etwa die Hälfte reduziert.The proposed formulation with 3% finishing agent A, polysiloxane, and 0.5% -1% wetting agent N reduces the number of cleaning cycles on the carpet used by about half.

Das Reinigungsmittel enthält bevorzugt folgende Bestandteile zu folgenden Anteilen:

  • 30 - 55 Gew.-% organische Fasern (z.B. Zellulose mit Wassergehalt 2,5%)
  • 0,01 - 50 % schmutzabweisendes Ausrüstungsmittel (Festkörpergehalt z.B. 15%ig), Polysiloxane,
  • 0,01 - 10 Gew.-% anionisches, nicht ionisches, kationisches oder amphoteres Tensid oder Tensidgemisch (Festkörpergehalt z.B. 47%ig), vorzugsweise amphoteres Tensid
  • 0,01 - 11 Gew.-% kationisches Tensid als Netzmittel und Antistatikum (Festkörpergehalt z.B. 36 %), wie z.B. eine quaternäre Ammoniumverbindung
  • 0 - 0,5 Gew.-% weitere Zusätze (z.B. Konservierungsmittel, Duftstoffe)
  • Wasser bis 100 %
The cleaning agent preferably contains the following constituents for the following proportions:
  • 30-55% by weight organic fibers (eg cellulose with water content 2.5%)
  • 0.01 - 50% antisoiling finishing agent (solids content eg 15%), polysiloxanes,
  • 0.01-10% by weight anionic, nonionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant or surfactant mixture (solids content eg 47% pure), preferably amphoteric surfactant
  • 0.01 - 11 wt .-% cationic surfactant as wetting agent and antistatic agent (solids content, for example, 36%), such as a quaternary ammonium compound
  • 0 - 0.5 wt .-% further additives (eg preservatives, fragrances)
  • Water up to 100%

Eine Beispielrezeptur ist wie folgt aufgebaut:

  • 42,00 Gew.-% Zellulose
  • 45,15 Gew.-% Wasser
  • 5,00 Gew.-% anorganisches Salz
  • 0,50 Gew.-% Netzmittel und Antistatikum
  • 4,26 Gew.-% amphoteres Tensid
  • 0,10 Gew.-% Duftstoff
  • 3,00 Gew.-% Polysiloxan
An example recipe is structured as follows:
  • 42.00 wt .-% cellulose
  • 45.15% by weight of water
  • 5.00% by weight of inorganic salt
  • 0.50 wt .-% wetting agent and antistatic agent
  • 4.26% by weight of amphoteric surfactant
  • 0.10% by weight of perfume
  • 3.00% by weight of polysiloxane

Die Rezeptur beinhaltet ein Trägermaterial, durch das die Aufbringung des Ausrüstungsmittels A erfolgt. Durch den Zusatz des Netzmittels N und Antistatikums in der erforderlichen Menge wird dabei eine gleichmäßige Übertragung des Ausrüstungsmittels A auf die Faser erreicht und die schmutzabweisende Wirkung verbessert, da dafür ein durchgehender Film ausschlaggebend ist. Eine optimale Wirkung wird durch die aufeinander abgestimmten Mengen an Ausrüstungsmittel A und Netzmittel N und Antistatikum erzielt.The formulation includes a carrier material through which the application of the finishing agent A takes place. By the addition of the wetting agent N and antistatic in the required amount while a uniform transfer of the finishing agent A is achieved on the fiber and improves the dirt-repellent effect, since a continuous film is crucial. An optimal effect is achieved by the coordinated amounts of finishing agent A and wetting agent N and antistatic agent.

Claims (6)

  1. Soil-inhibiting carpet cleaning agent, as a soil-repelling finishing agent containing 0.01-50 % polysiloxane, for finishing textile floorings in a soil-inhibiting manner, wherein the cleaning agent further contains 30-55 % by weight organic fibres, 0.01-10 % by weight anionic, non-ionic or amphoteric surfactant or surfactant mixture, 0.01-1 % by weight cationic surfactant as a wetting agent and antistatic, 0-0.5 % by weight other ingredients such as preservatives or fragrances and water up to 100 %, wherein the wetting agent additionally has a solids content of 25-50 %, and the amount of wetting agent (N) corresponds to from one sixth to one third of the amount of finishing agent (A).
  2. Agent according to claim 1, characterised in that the cationic surfactant is a quaternary ammonium compound.
  3. Agent according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the carpet cleaning agent comprises 0.25-1 % by weight wetting agent.
  4. Agent according to claim 3, characterised in that the cleaning agent comprises 0.5 % by weight wetting agent or antistatic.
  5. Agent according to claim 1, characterised in that the solids content of the wetting agent (N) is 30-40 %.
  6. Agent according to claim 5, characterised in that the solids content of the wetting agent is 36 %.
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