EP2188436A2 - Compositions pour traiter un tissu - Google Patents

Compositions pour traiter un tissu

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EP2188436A2
EP2188436A2 EP08830239A EP08830239A EP2188436A2 EP 2188436 A2 EP2188436 A2 EP 2188436A2 EP 08830239 A EP08830239 A EP 08830239A EP 08830239 A EP08830239 A EP 08830239A EP 2188436 A2 EP2188436 A2 EP 2188436A2
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Brian Joseph Roselle
Freddy Arthur Barnabas
Janet Sue Littig
Helen Frances O'connor
Gayle Marie Frankenbach
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Procter and Gamble Co
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M13/00—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with non-macromolecular organic compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment
    • D06M13/322—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with non-macromolecular organic compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment with compounds containing nitrogen
    • D06M13/46—Compounds containing quaternary nitrogen atoms
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D1/00—Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent
    • C11D1/66—Non-ionic compounds
    • C11D1/835—Mixtures of non-ionic with cationic compounds
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/0008—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties aqueous liquid non soap compositions
    • C11D17/0017—Multi-phase liquid compositions
    • C11D17/0021—Aqueous microemulsions
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/0043—For use with aerosol devices
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
    • C11D3/37—Polymers
    • C11D3/3703—Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
    • C11D3/373—Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicones
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/50—Perfumes
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M13/00—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with non-macromolecular organic compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment
    • D06M13/005—Compositions containing perfumes; Compositions containing deodorants
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M13/00—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with non-macromolecular organic compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment
    • D06M13/02—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with non-macromolecular organic compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment with hydrocarbons
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M23/00—Treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, characterised by the process
    • D06M23/06—Processes in which the treating agent is dispersed in a gas, e.g. aerosols
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D1/00—Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent
    • C11D1/38—Cationic compounds
    • C11D1/62—Quaternary ammonium compounds

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to fabric care compositions and methods for treating fabrics in order to improve various properties of fabrics, in particular, restoration or improvement of the olfactory perception via malodor reduction or freshening and/or appearance restoration via wrinkle removal in wrinkled fabrics, particularly clothes, to make them suitable for wear without having to put them through a standard laundry process.
  • wrinkle control compositions are disclosed in the prior art as wrinkle control compositions.
  • Commercially available wrinkle control compositions include those which tend to rely on silicone-containing materials to enable wrinkle removal.
  • These commercial compositions include those that are applied to fabric from a spray dispenser.
  • compositions do not include sufficient water soluble quaternary surfactant microemulsions which Applicants have found useful for quickly producing superior wrinkle removal and appearance restoration of worn or wrinkled fabrics.
  • the present invention relates to stable, preferably well dispersed, more preferably translucent, and even more preferably clear, quaternary microemulsion fabric refreshing compositions, fabric refreshing methods, and articles of manufacture that use such fabric refreshing compositions.
  • the present invention relates to fabric refresher products comprising water soluble quaternary ammonium compounds ("water soluble quats"). It has been surprisingly found that a mixture of water, water soluble quats and a substantially water insoluble oil mix can form a microemulsion that provides desired benefits of wrinkle, malodor, and static reduction.
  • the fabric refreshing compositions of the present invention include:
  • a water soluble quaternary ammonium surfactant wherein the typical minimum levels of the water soluble quaternary agent included in the composition are at least about 0.01%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1% while typical maximum levels of water soluble quaternary agent are up to about 20%, preferably less than about 10%, and more preferably less than about 3% and generally in the range of about 0.2% to about 1.0%;
  • the minimum levels of the oil component included in the composition are at least about 0.001%, preferably at least about 0.005%, and even more preferably at least about 0.01% while typical maximum levels of oil components are up to about 5.0%, preferably less than about 3%, more preferably less than 1.5%, and generally in the range of about 0.05% to about 1%;
  • an effective amount of nonionic surfactant may be added.
  • the minimum levels of the nonionic surfactant when used are at least about 0.01%, preferably at least about 0.05%, and more preferably at least about 0.1% wherein typical maximum levels of nonionic surfactant are up to about 5%, preferably about 3% or less, and more preferably about 1.5% or less.
  • a buffering agent may be added in an effective amount to increase the resistance of pH change of the composition, wherein when used at least about 0.01% of a buffering agent is added, preferably at least about 0.05% is added, and more preferably at least about 0.1 % is added, while typical maximum levels of the buffering agent are up to about 3%, preferably less than about 1.5%, and more preferably less than about 0.5%.
  • an effective amount of an odor control agent to provide additional malodor capturing/sequestering effects may be used, wherein when used said odor control agent is added in a minimum amount of about 0.01%, preferably at least about 0.1%, and more preferably at least about 0.2%, while typical maximum levels of the odor control agent are up to about 5%, preferably less than about 3%, and more preferably less than about 2%;
  • an antimicrobial agent in an effective amount may be used to kill, or reduce the growth of microbes, wherein when used the antimicrobial agent is typically used at minimum amount of at least about 0.001%, preferably at least about 0.002%, and more preferably at least about 0.005%, while typical maximum levels of the antimicrobial agent are up to about 0.5%, preferably less than about 0.2%, and more preferably less than about 0.1%;
  • an effective amount of a pH adjustment agent wherein the pH adjustment agent which may be used to achieve a pH of from about 3 to about 11, preferably from about 4 to about 10, and more preferably from about 5 to about 9;
  • an effective amount of a solubilized, water- soluble, antimicrobial preservative especially when the antimicrobial active is not sufficient to act as a preservative.
  • the minimum amounts of these antimicrobial preservatives when used are at least about 0.001%, preferably at least about 0.002%, and more preferably at least about 0.005% while typical maximum amounts when used are up to about 0.5%, preferably less than about 0.2%, and more preferably less than about 0.1%;
  • water soluble solvents wherein typical minimum amounts of these water soluble solvents when used are at least about 0.05%, preferably at least about 0.1%, and more preferably at least about 0.2% while typical maximum amounts when used are up to about 8%, preferably less than about 5%, and more preferably less than about 3%; wherein it is desirable that the composition be essentially free of any material that would damage fabric under usage conditions.
  • the fabric refresher compositions described herein are incorporated into a spray dispenser to create an article of manufacture that can facilitate treatment of fabrics and/or surfaces with the refresher compositions at a level that is effective, yet is not readily discernible when dried on fabrics, with the exception of color fade restoration.
  • the spray dispenser comprises manually activated and non-manual powered (operated) spray means and a container containing the fabric refresher composition.
  • an inert, non- volatile gas is used as a propulsion agent in an aerosol dispenser can.
  • compositions of the present invention are delivered to a surface to be treated using a device that creates small diameter droplets of the compositions herein.
  • a device that creates small diameter droplets of the compositions herein.
  • Non- limiting examples of such devices include pressure sprayers, atomizers, and nebulizers.
  • the selected device delivers compositions to fabric and other surfaces as very small particles (droplets) preferably having weight average diameter particle sizes (diameters) of from about 5 ⁇ m to about 300 ⁇ m, more preferably from about 10 ⁇ m to about 200 ⁇ m, and even more preferably from about 20 ⁇ m to about 150 ⁇ m.
  • the present invention relates to compositions for treating fabric.
  • the present invention also relates to methods for making the compositions of the present invention.
  • the present invention further relates to articles comprising the compositions of the present invention and methods of using the compositions of the present invention.
  • compositions and methods/processes of the present invention can comprise, consist of, and consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the invention described herein, as well as any of the additional or optional ingredients, components, steps, or limitations described herein.
  • Static or static electricity is an imbalance of electrical charge on the surface of fabrics. This typically occurs by “tribocharging” when fabric materials are brought into contact and then separated, electrons are exchanged by the materials, leaving one with a relative positive charge and the other with a negative charge. Friction between two surfaces can enhance this charge separation process and materials further separated on the "triboelectric series" tend to transfer electrons more efficiently.
  • Non contact AC voltage detectors are used to detect AC voltage without connecting or contacting live AC electrical wires. These devices are designed to be held stationary in the proximity of an alternating electric field. For example, the common use is to place the probe of these devices into an AC power outlet to indicate the presence of AC voltage. The device is held stationary and it senses an alternating voltage and typically indicates voltage presence with sound or lights. It has been discovered that it is possible, and very effective, to have non contact AC voltage detectors indicate the presence of static on fabrics by moving the device over the surface of fabrics.
  • the present invention relates to methods and compositions for fabric refreshing that utilize, at least in an effective amount to restore fabrics that are not fresh, are malodored and/or are wrinkled.
  • Microemulsions are macroscopically homogeneous mixtures of oil, water, and surfactant which on the microscopic level consist of individual domains of oil and water separated by a monolayer of amphiphile.
  • amphiphile refers to a compound possessing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Microemulsions have been used in oil recovery with microemulsions containing anionic surfactant and some small nonionic alcohol being evaluated extensively. There are a number of ways to describe a microemulsion, with the more common features describing them being 1) appearance, i.e.
  • the oil droplet particle size is about 300 nm or less, preferably about 100 nm or less, and most preferably about 50 nm or less.
  • typical oil droplet particle sizes may range from about 1 nm to about 300 nm.
  • the highly effective wetting properties of the microemulsions of the present compositions help the composition penetrate fabrics, especially cotton, in a fast and thorough manner by more completely wetting capillaries and pores of cotton fibers thereby accessing more of the internal hydrogen bonds within the cellulose structure. Disrupting the hydrogen bonds that help hold wrinkles in place is important to wrinkle removal. Rapid penetration of the fabric structure also helps facilitate better wrinkle removal in concert with tensioning, especially if the tensioning is applied shortly after the composition is applied to the fabric. This rapid release provides positive reinforcement to consumers who may apply tension by tugging or pulling the fabric very soon after the composition is applied.
  • the Wetting Index may be used to describe the wetting behavior of a given treatment composition. Of particular interest is the ability to wet cotton garments.
  • the Wetting Index is a test that measures the wetting rate of a product composition on various fabrics. The test involves placing a drop of test product (water is the reference product) on a fabric sample and timing how long it takes for the drop of the product composition to fully penetrate the fabric surface.
  • the Wetting Index is defined as the time in seconds it takes a water control to fully penetrate the surface divided by the time it takes the test product composition. A larger Wetting Index number indicates better wetting and can be thought of as representing how many times faster the product composition wets the fabric than the water.
  • the Wetting Index of cotton is preferably 2 or greater, more preferably greater than 5, and most preferably greater than 9.
  • moisture management means the ability to better wick water into the treated fabrics versus those that receive no pretreatment.
  • This improved wicking capability translates into the ability to transport water/perspiration away from the skin and into the fabric/garment that is in direct contact with the skin to speed drying and improve skin comfort.
  • the substantially water insoluble oil component is defined as having a calculated log P ("clogP") of greater than one.
  • the P value is a measurement of the octanol/water partition coefficient of the material of interest and is the ratio between its equilibrium concentrations in octanol and in water. Since the partition coefficients of the preferred ingredients of this invention have high values, they are more conveniently given in the form of their logarithm to the base 10, logP, which is known as the logP value. These values can be conveniently calculated to give a clogP value.
  • the clogP value of many perfume ingredients has been reported; for example, the Pomona92 datatbase, available from Daylight Chemical Information Systems, Inc.
  • clogP (Daylight CIS), Irvine, Calif., contains many, clogP values along with citations to the original literature. However, the clogP values can also be calculated by the "CLOGP” program, available from Daylight CIS.
  • the "clogP value” is typically determined by the fragment approach of Hansch and Leo: c.f. 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.
  • Water soluble quaternary ammonium surfactant typically, minimum levels of the water soluble quat included in the compositions of the present invention 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% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Typically maximum levels of water soluble quaternary agent included in the composition are up to about 20%, preferably less than about 10%, and more preferably less than about 3% based on the total weight of the composition. Typically, the agent is present in the composition in an amount of about 0.2% to about 1.0%.
  • the preferred water soluble quaternary compounds are dialkly quaternary surfactant compounds.
  • Suitable quaternary surfactants include, but are not limited to, quaternary ammonium surfactants having the formula:
  • R ⁇ and R2 are individually selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 hydroxy alkyl, benzyl, and -(C2H4.O) X H where x has a value from about 2 to about 5; X is an anion; and (1) R3 and R4 are each a Cg-C ⁇ 4 alkyl or (2) R3 is a Cg-C ⁇ g alkyl, and R4 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C10 alkyl, C1-C10 hydroxy alkyl, benzyl, and -(C2H4 ⁇ ) x H where x has a value from 2 to 5.
  • a preferred asymmetric quaternary compounds for this invention are compounds where R3 and R4 are not identical, and preferably one is branched and the other one is linear.
  • ARQUAD HTL8-MS An example of a preferred asymmetric quaternary compound is ARQUAD HTL8-MS where X is a methyl sulfate ion, Rl and R2 are methyl groups, R3 is a hydrogenated tallow group with ⁇ 5% mono unsaturation, and R4 is a 2-ethylhexyl group.
  • ARQUAD HTL8-MS is available from Akzo Nobel Chemical of Arnhem, Netherlands.
  • UNIQUAT 22c50 An example of a suitable symmetric quaternary compound is UNIQUAT 22c50 where X is a carbonate and bicarbonate, Rl and R2 are methyl groups, R3 and R4 are ClO alkyl groups.
  • UNIQUAT 22c50 is a registered trademark of Lonza and in North America is available thru Lonza Incorporated of Allendale, New Jersey.
  • BARQUAT CME- 35 is N-Cetyl Ethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate available from Lonza and having the following structure:
  • the oil component of the present invention represents a substantially water insoluble material that is incorporated into the composition by way of a microemulsion.
  • the minimum levels of the oil component included in the composition are at least about 0.001%, preferably at least about 0.005%, more preferably at least about 0.01%, and typically maximum levels of oil components are up to about 5%, preferably less than about 3%, more preferably less than 1.5%; with typical levels being in the range of about 0.05% to about 1%.
  • the oil component can be a single component, but is typically a mixture and usually represents the incorporation of some benefit agent into the composition.
  • the oil component is a perfume made up a mixture of components, but can also be non-perfume materials such as substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbons and the like.
  • the oil component or mix be a liquid at room temperature for ease of incorporation into the composition and less potential for nozzle clogging on drying.
  • the oil components of the present invention are substantially water insoluble and form a microemulsion.
  • Substantially water insoluble means the clogP of the ingredients are greater than about 1.
  • a clogP of about 1 indicates that the component would tend to partition into octanol about 10 times more than water.
  • Some preferred, but non-limiting, components in the oil mixture are branched hydrocarbons and perfumes when perfumes are used.
  • the fabric refresher compositions described herein can also 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 or longer lasting perfume scent. When perfume is added as a scent signal, it is added only at very low levels, e.g., from about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight of the usage of the composition.
  • Perfume can also be added as a more intense odor in product and on fabrics. When higher levels of fabric freshness are preferred, relatively higher levels of perfume can be added. These levels may be minimally from about 0.005%, preferably at least about 0.01%, more preferably at least about 0.1% and typically maximum levels of up to about 5%, preferably less than about 3%, and more preferably less than about 1%.
  • perfume can be incorporated into the composition of the present invention.
  • the preferred perfume ingredients are those suitable for use for application on fabrics and garments. Typical examples of such preferred ingredients are given in U.S. Patent No. 5,445,747, issued Aug. 29, 1995 to Kvietok et al.
  • perfume ingredients which have a boiling point of about 240 0 C or higher and preferably of about 250 0 C or higher.
  • Nonlimiting examples of such preferred ingredients are given in U.S. Patent No. 5,500,138, issued Mar. 19, 1996 to Bacon et al.
  • materials that can slowly release perfume ingredients after the fabric is treated by the wrinkle control composition of this invention Non-limiting examples of materials of this type are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,531,910, issued to Severns et al. on July 2, 1996.
  • perfume ingredients can act as solvents. In some cases this can help facilitate the incorporation of other perfume or oil ingredients into the overall composition.
  • a particularly good example here is benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol has limited water solubility (clogP of about 1.2) and has been shown to help incorporate other perfume ingredient mixes into these compositions.
  • hydrocarbon component may be saturated or unsaturated and preferably has a carbon content and structure so as to be a liquid at room temperature as opposed to being volatile or a solid.
  • a suitable branched hydrocarbon is ISOPAR V available from ExxonMobile Incorporated of Irving, Texas.
  • Another suitable branched hydrocarbon is PERMETHYL 102 A available through Presperse Incorporated of Somerset, New Jersey.
  • the branched hydrocarbons are used at an appropriate level to make a preferably clear, stable microemulsion mixture in conjunction with the water soluble quaternary surfactant and preferably perfume components.
  • the branched hydrocarbon may be incorporated into the refresher spray separate from or pre-mixed in conjunction with perfume components.
  • Nonionic surfactants are nonionic surfactants:
  • optional, but preferred nonionic surfactants are SURFYNOL 465, SURFYNOL 104 (2,4,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decyne-4,7-diol), and mixtures of the two.
  • a preferred mixture is 3:1 SURFYNOL 465 to SURFYNOL 104.
  • the SURFYNOL surfactants are available from Air Products and Chemicals, Incorporated of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
  • alkly polyglycoside surfactants are alkly polyglycoside surfactants.
  • examples of these surfactants are GLUCOPON 215, PLANTAREN 2000 N UP and GLUCOPON 425 and the like. These surfactants are available thru Cognis Oleochemicals of Selangor, Malaysia. These surfactants are particularly useful when the composition pH is targeted away from neutral (pH 7) as they are stable across a broad range of pH's.
  • Nonlimiting examples of these silicone polyethers are the SILWET ® materials which are available from GE Silicones.
  • Representative SILWET ® silicone polyethers which contain only ethyleneoxy (C 2 H 4 O) groups are as follows: Average Molecular
  • Nonlimiting examples of SILWET ® silicone polyethers which contain both ethyleneoxy (C 2 H 4 O) and propyleneoxy (C 3 H 6 O) groups are as follows:
  • Nonlimiting examples of SILWET ® silicone polyethers which contain only propyleneoxy (C 3 H 6 O) groups are as follows: Average MW in
  • Preferred SILWETS ® aid in color restoration when included in the composition in a sufficient concentration and can also provide softness, which is especially preferred when a silicone polymer leaves a rough feeling on the surface of the fabric.
  • Nonlimiting examples of preferred SILWETS ® include L77, L7001, L7200, L7087 and, particularly, L-7600.
  • Some nonlimiting preferred Dow Corning ® silicone polyethers include Dow Corning ® DC Q2-5247, (dimethyl, methylhydroxypropyl, ethoxylated propoxylated siloxane, primarily [CAS# 68937-55-3] comprised of siloxane, EO, and PO.
  • Other nonlimiting examples of silicone polyethers useful in the present invention include the following compounds available from Dow Corning ® : 193, 112, 8600, FF-400 Fluid, Q2-5220, Q4-3667, PP 5495, as well as compounds available from Toray Dow Corning Silicone Co., Ltd.
  • SLM 21200 from Wacker of Germany.
  • Some silicone polyethers may require additional emulsifying agents to make a stable spray composition.
  • emulsifying agents are typically anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric, or zwitterionic surfactants or mixtures thereof.
  • emulsifying agents and surfactants can also act as spreading agents on the fabric to spread out active ingredients such as the silicone polymers.
  • the minimum levels of the nonionic surfactant are at least about 0.01%, preferably at least about 0.05%, more preferably at least about 0.1% while typical maximum levels of nonionic surfactant are up to about 5%, preferably less than about 3% and more preferably less than about 1.5%.
  • Optional buffering agents :
  • Buffering agents may be incorporated into the invention to help control the pH of the product during making and in use.
  • a buffer in the preferred alkaline pH range can help prevent pH drop as a result of mixing with carbon dioxide from the air during spraying. Holding the pH at a targeted value can also help with neutralizing soils or malodors on fabric.
  • Any suitable buffer, organic or inorganic, for the desired product pH can be used, providing at the level used it affords the mixture adequate stability.
  • Preferred alkaline buffers include, but are not limited to, Triethanolamine, glycine, arginine, carbonate salts, bicarbonate salts such as sodium bicarbonate, and the like.
  • an effective amount of malodor control agents may be used if desired to provide additional malodor capturing/sequestering effects.
  • compositions for odor control are of the type disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos.: 5,534,165; 5,578,563; 5,663,134; 5,668,097; 5,670,475; and 5,714,137.
  • the perfume comprises a perfume microcapsule.
  • Suitable perfume microcapsules and perfume nanocapsules include those disclosed in: U.S. Publication Nos.: 2003/215417 Al; US 2003/216488 Al; US 2003/158344 Al; US 2003/165692 Al; US 2004/071742 Al; US 2004/071746 Al; US 2004/072719 Al; US 2004/072720 Al;; US 2003/203829 Al; US 2003/195133 Al; US 2004/087477 Al; US 2004/0106536 Al.
  • perfume microcapsules describes both perfume microcapsules and perfume nanocapsules.
  • the perfume comprises a perfume microcapsule as described above and unencapsulated perfume.
  • 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
  • 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 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 contain reactive functional groups.
  • the complexation between cyclodextrin and odorous molecules occurs rapidly in the presence of water.
  • the extent of the complex formation also depends on the polarity of the absorbed molecules.
  • strongly hydrophilic molecules such as water which are highly water-soluble
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 ingredients for improving odor control performance of the composition of the present invention when cyclodextrin is present.
  • ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and/or glycerol are preferred optional ingredients for improving odor control performance of the composition of the present invention when cyclodextrin is present.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • polyols e.g., dipropylene glycol
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • metallic salts When metallic salts are added to the composition of the present invention they are typically present at a level of from about 0. 05% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 2% by weight of the usage composition.
  • zinc salts When zinc salts are used as the metallic salt, and a clear solution is desired, it may be necessary to adjust the pH of the solution to less than about 7 in order to keep the solution clear.
  • any of the odor control agents are added to the compositions of the present invention, they are typically present at a level of from about 0.01% to about 5%; preferably from about 0.1% to about 3%, and more preferably from about 0.2% to about 2% by weight of the composition.
  • the refresher composition of the present invention comprises an effective amount of antimicrobial active, to kill, or reduce the growth of microbes, wherein the amount of antimicrobial active when used is preferably from about 0.001% to about 0.5%, more preferably from about 0.002% to about 0.2%, even more preferably from about 0.005% to about 0.1%, 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. Examples of additional preservatives include the hydantoin chemistry based materials.
  • hydantoin chemistry based materials include include the dimethylol-5,5- dimethylhydantoin (DMDMH) based preservatives as exemplified by Dantogard 2000 and Dantogard Plus available from Lonza Group Ltd. of Basel, Switzerland.
  • DDMH dimethylol-5,5- dimethylhydantoin
  • Suitable preservatives that could be used alone or in combination are 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-Methyl-3(2H) isothiazolin exemplified by Neolone M-10 products as supplied by Rohm & Haas; 1,2 Benzisothiazolin 3-one based materials exemplified by Koralone B- 119 by Rohm & Haas; mixtures of Methylisothiazolinone and Benzisothiazolinone compounds exemplified by Acticide MBS by Thor/Actichem; mixtures of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone as exemplified by Kathon GC supplied by Rohm & Haas; and l,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one exemplified by Proxel GXL as supplied by Arch Chemicals.
  • acidic materials can be utilized.
  • suitable acids are small organic acids, like citric acid and inorganic acids like sulfuric or hydrochloric acid.
  • the acid used, and final pH of the composition is chosen to give a stable mix both chemically and physically.
  • compositions of the present invention For raising the composition pH to a desired level, basic materials can be utilized.
  • suitable bases are typically low molecular weight inorganic bases like sodium hydroxide.
  • the base used, and final pH of the composition is chosen to give a stable mix both chemically and physically.
  • the compositions of the present invention have a pH of from about 3 to about 11, preferably from about 4 to about 10, and more preferably from about 5 to about 9.
  • composition of the present invention can optionally contain adjunct odor-controlling materials, chelating agents, antistatic agents, softeneing agents, insect and moth repelling agents, colorants, antioxidants, chelants, bodying agents, drape and form control agents, smoothness agents, wrinkle control agents, sanitization agents, disinfecting agents, germ control agents, mold control agents, mildew control agents, antiviral agents, drying agents, stain resistance agents, soil release agents, malodor control agents, fabric refreshing agents and freshness extending agents, chlorine bleach odor control agents, dye fixatives, dye transfer inhibitors, color maintenance agents, optical brighteners, color restoration/rejuvenation agents, anti-fading agents, whiteness enhancers, anti-abrasion agents, wear resistance agents, fabric integrity agents, anti-wear agents, anti-pilling agents, defoamers and anti-foaming agents, UV protection agents for fabrics and skin, sun fade inhibitors, anti-allergenic agents, enzymes, water proofing agents, fabric comfort agents, shrinkage resistance agents, stretch resistance agents, stretch recovery
  • 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, metallic salts, water-soluble cationic and anionic polymers, zeolites, water-soluble bicarbonate salts, and mixtures thereof.
  • 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 also preferred when wrinkle control and odor control benefits are desired.
  • Water is very useful for fabric wrinkle removal or reduction. Not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that water breaks many intrafiber and interfiber hydrogen bonds that keep the fabric in a wrinkled 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 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.
  • 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 at least about 80%, preferably greater than about 90%, more preferably greater than about 95%, by weight of the composition.
  • the level of liquid carrier is typically about 50% or less by weight of the composition, preferably about 40% or less by weight of the composition, and more preferably about 30% or less by weight of the composition.
  • the carrier in addition to water, can contain a low molecular weight organic solvent that is substantially soluble in water.
  • a low molecular weight organic solvent that is substantially soluble in water.
  • Non-limiting examples are ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, tert-butyl alcohol deodorized acetone, acetone, and the like, and mixtures thereof.
  • Low molecular weight alcohols can help the treated fabric to dry faster.
  • Other solvents can also be used such as ethers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol (e.g., ethylene glycol monohexyl ether) and glycols such as glycerin, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and the like.
  • Non-limiting examples include 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, propylene carbonate, phenylethyl alcohol, 2-methyl 1,3-propanediol, hexylene glycol, sorbitol, polyethylene glycols, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,4 butanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, pinacol, 1,5-hexanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2,4-dimethyl- 2,4-pentanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-l,3-pentanediol (and ethoxylates), 2-ethyl-l,3-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol (and ethoxylates), other glycol ethers such as butyl carbito
  • the optional solvent is also useful in the solubilization of some shape retention polymers and some silicone polymers described hereinbefore.
  • the optional water soluble low molecular weight solvent can be used at a level of up to about 8%, typically from about 0.05% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 3%, by weight of the total composition.
  • Factors that need to be considered when a high level of solvent is used in the composition are cost, odor, flammability, and environmental impact. Flammable organic solvents are not preferred if the intended use of the composition is to dispense it (for example, spray) into an automated clothes dryer. 99
  • the present invention may also comprise a composition and a dispenser for dispensing the composition.
  • suitable dispensers for dispensing or containing the composition include sprayers such as self-pressurized spray containers (such as aerosol containers), trigger sprayers, dispensers such as those disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 7,059,065 issued to Gerlach et al. on June 13, 2006; U.S. Patent No. 7,043,855 issued to Heilman et al. on May 16, 2006; U.S. Publication No. 2004/0143994 published in the name of Barron et al. on July 29, 2004; and U.S. Publication No. 2004/0123489 published in the name of Pancheri et al.
  • compositions may be dispensed directly to the fabric to be treated.
  • An effective amount of the liquid composition is preferably sprayed onto fabrics, particularly clothing.
  • an effective amount should be deposited onto the fabric with the fabric becoming damp or totally saturated with the composition, typically from about 0.05% to about 150%, preferably from about 1.0% to about 75%, more preferably from about 2% to about 25% by weight of the fabric sprayed.
  • the fabric is optionally and for purposes of wrinkle removal preferably tensioned.
  • Tensioning can be applied by mechanical means such as by weights, pulleys, etc., or by hand in a tug & pull approach.
  • the fabric is typically tensioned perpendicular to the wrinkle, or along the vertical axis of a garment if it hangs using gravity as a tensioning force.
  • the fabric can also be smoothed and/or shaken by hand after it has been sprayed to remove wrinkles.
  • compositions may be added and/or dispensed directly into a fabric treatment appliance non-limiting examples of which include a fabric washing apparatus (one non- limiting example of which is a washing machine); a fabric drying apparatus (one non- limiting example of which is a tumble dryer); a fabric refreshing apparatus (one non- limiting example of which is disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,726,186 issued to Gaaloul et al. on April 27, 2004; U.S. 6,893,469 issued to Van Hauwermeiren et al. on May 17, 2005; and U.S. 6,840,068 issued to Pasin et al. on January 11, 2005. 1. Self Pressurized Spray Product
  • the present invention may be a self -pressurized spray product:
  • a dispensing container capable of sustaining the desired pressure inside the container without bursting or deforming
  • An aqueous treatment formulation to provide benefits such as de-wrinkling and deodorizing containing a water soluble dialkly quat, an oil comprising a perfume and/or hydrocarbon, and a sufficiently branched hydrocarbon and optional ingredients as described above;
  • valve, nozzle orifice, and actuator assembly which, when actuated, delivers a uniformly aerosolized spray cone with even surface coverage.
  • the dispensing container of the present invention can be any suitable container for holding ingredients under the pressure created by a propellant, typically referred to as an aerosol container.
  • a propellant typically referred to as an aerosol container.
  • the design of such containers in the form of metal cans is well known, including both steel (tinplate) and aluminum aerosol containers. More recently, even plastic containers have been developed which can be used to maintain the pressure created by a propellant inside the container.
  • aerosol container As an aerosol container is a pressurized container, specifications for such containers are regulated in many countries according to the pressure being contained. This has resulted in a number of standard industry specifications for aerosol containers. For example, standard aerosol containers in the United States are typically classified as nonspecification, 2P or 2Q containers. These specifications designate minimum buckle and burst pressures and a minimum wall thickness for the containers. For instance, aerosol products that exhibit a pressure of less than 1070 kilopascals ("kPa") at 54.5°C (130 0 F) are classified as nonspecification containers and are typically not identified. Aerosol systems that exhibit a pressure at 54.5°C between 1070 kPa and 1200 kPa are required to use a can construction having a 2P specification or higher.
  • kPa kilopascals
  • Aerosol systems that exhibit a pressure at 54.5°C between 1200 kPa and 1340 kPa are typically required to use a can construction having a 2Q specification or higher. Similar standards exist in Europe with alternative designations including the 12 bar and 18 bar can standards. These industry standards have been developed to maintain tight control on the construction of aerosol containers.
  • aluminum cans meeting a 2Q specification are desirable.
  • Such cans can be obtained from numerous manufacturers of aerosol containers, including, but not limited to, CCL Container Aerosol Division, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania or Exal Container of Youngstown, Ohio.
  • the dispensing container can be of any suitable shape. Aerosol cans for example of a cylindrical shape are well known in the industry. In fact, industry standard can dimensions have also been established providing a range of stock can sizes. These cans are typically specified according to the overall diameter and the overall height of the can. Necked cans, wherein the container tapers inwardly towards the upper portion of the can, are commonly used. Cans with shoulders may also be used.
  • the container can have numerous shapes in different embodiments, but a necked cylindrical can shape tends to be ergonomically desirable. In one non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, a necked cylindrical can shape having a 53 mm diameter and a height of about 205 mm may be used.
  • cans include coatings or liners to help protect the container from corrosion and the product from any possible chemical reaction with the container itself. Even slight reactions between the product in the container and the container metallurgy can give rise to fragrance changes, color changes, loss of chemical activity of critical components, and even over-pressure conditions through reactions which create additional gas.
  • coatings and liners include but are not limited to enamels and liners made from the following kinds of resins: acrylic, maleic, polyamide imide, alkyd, vinyl, polybutadiene, phenolic, epoxy-amine, epoxy-ester, epoxy-phenolic, oleoresin, and others.
  • coating or liner depends on the product characteristics and the metallurgy of the aerosol container.
  • One embodiment which uses a polyamide imide liner coating is sold as PAM 8460N, available from PPG Packaging Coatings, HOBA Division, of Grabenstrabe, Germany.
  • the propellant of the present invention is capable of sustaining a full can pressure at 70 0 F (21°C) above 50 psig (446 kPa) and above 40 psig (377 kPa) after 75% of the formula has been used.
  • the propellant can be selected from among the numerous propellants commonly used in the aerosol industry. These are typically classified as either liquefied gas propellants or compressed gas propellants. Suitable compressed gas propellants include, but are not limited to, compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable liquefied gas propellants include, but are not limited to, hydrocarbon propellants such as propane, isobutane, isopropane, isobutene, n-butane, dimethyl ether (“DME”), and mixtures thereof, and hydrofluorocarbons such as HFC 152a and HFC 134a.
  • hydrocarbon propellants such as propane, isobutane, isopropane, isobutene, n-butane, dimethyl ether (“DME”), and mixtures thereof
  • hydrofluorocarbons such as HFC 152a and HFC 134a.
  • propellant is a major factor influencing the gas pressure inside the can which in turn influences the delivery rate and impact pressure associated with the spray upon actuation of the valve.
  • liquefied gas propellants may be preferred over compressed gas propellants because they tend to better maintain the pressure inside the can throughout the use of the product, because as the liquid phase propellant boils off to maintain pressure as the gas volume of the can increases due to product consumption.
  • compressed gas like Nitrogen may be desired.
  • Propellants are commonly mixed to achieve the desired can pressure.
  • Mixtures of propellants can contain propane, isobutane, and n-butane.
  • mixtures of propane and isobutane having a vapor pressure at 70 0 F between about 70 psig and about 100 psig may be desirable.
  • a common blend of propane and isobutane referred to as Aeron A85, and available from Diversified CPC International, Inc. of Channahon, Illinois, USA may be used. This blend comprises 68.9 mol % propane and 31.1 mol % isobutane and provides a vapor pressure at 70 0 F of 85 psig.
  • barrier packaging systems have been developed to separate the propellant from the product inside the aerosol container.
  • piston barrier packaging and bag-in-can packaging such as the ABS ® Advanced Barrier System available from CCL Container, Advance Monobloc Aerosol Division of Hermitage, Pennsylvania.
  • these barrier packaging approaches can be employed to obtain more consistent product properties throughout the usage period of the product.
  • the self -pressurized refreshing article of the present invention may be used alone as a refreshing article or optionally, if desired, may be used in conjunction with a system for removing wrinkles and odors from fabric.
  • the self- pressurized wrinkle and odor refreshing article may be used in conjunction with a laundry process to remove odors prior to laundering.
  • the self -pressurized wrinkle and odor refreshing article could be used in conjunction with a fabric washing appliance including but not limited to a washing machine wherein the fabric is treated with the self -pressurized wrinkle and odor refreshing article and then is laundered in a fabric washing machine.
  • a refreshing appliance including but not limited to a refreshing cabinet, one non-limiting example of which is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,726,186.
  • the self- pressurized wrinkle and odor refreshing article may be used as part of pretreatment process to pretreat stains or particularly malodorous areas on fabric prior to laundering and/or refreshing. Additionally, if desired, either before or after treatment with the self -pressurized wrinkle and odor refreshing article, the fabric could be treated in a fabric article drying appliance, one non- limiting example of which is a tumble dryer.
  • the self -pressurized refreshing article if desired may be used, sold, and/or grouped with other fabric treatment products to form part of a fabric treatment array of products which are useful for providing fabric treatment benefits without having to resort to a laundry washing process.
  • the self-pressurized refreshing article may be provided in conjunction with a product(s) for refreshing fabric and/or a product(s) for removing stains, and/or a color appearance enhancer product(s) (such as that disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Serial Nos. 12/008,427 and 12/008504 both filed on January 11, 2008) all of which may be applied to fabric without having to be applied as part of the laundry washing process.
  • the array of fabric treatment products may be available in different forms.
  • the refreshing product and/or the stain removal product may be in the form of a substrate such as a cloth, wipe, pad, sponge, tape (non- limiting examples of which would be a lint roller or a stain-removal pen) or in the form of a spray.
  • the color appearance enhancer product may be in the form of a spray or substrate.
  • tension refers to a force applied to the fabric to create stretching, pull or flattening of the fiber matrix. Tension can be applied in a non-uniform or uniform way. Examples of non-uniform tension include but are not limited to tumbling in a dryer and line- drying with wind.
  • Uniform tensioning includes, but is not limited to, gravity, hand manipulation (e.g., tugging, smoothing, pulling) in a specific direction, ironing, application of weights or another mechanical tensioning system.
  • the magnitude of the smoothing/wrinkle reduction benefit will be proportional to the nature, amount, and duration of the tension applied. Generally end results are better with uniform vs. non-uniform tensioning, with greater vs. lesser force.
  • 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.
  • the composition can be sprayed onto fabrics by in an in-home de- wrinkling chamber containing the fabric to be de- wrinkled 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 alternately the fabrics may be sprayed with a refreshing composition and subsequently exposed to a heated and/or drying environment. Examples of home de wrinkling 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.
  • the spraying means should preferably be capable of providing droplets with a weight average diameter of from about 8 to about 100 ⁇ m, preferably from about 10 to about 50 ⁇ m.
  • the loading of moisture on fabrics made of natural and synthetic fibers is from about 0.05% to about 150%, preferably from about 1% to abut 75%, more preferably from about 2% to about 25% by weight of the fabric sprayed.
  • Other conventional steps that can be carried out in the dewrinkling apparatus can be applied such as heating and drying.
  • the temperature profile inside the chamber ranges from about 30 0 C to about 80 0 C, more preferably from about 40 0 C to about 70 0 C, and even more preferably from about 50 0 C to about 80 0 C.
  • the preferred length of the drying cycle is from about 3 to about 60 minutes, more preferably from about 10 to about 30 minutes.
  • the steaming step in the dewrinkling apparatus may also be eliminated if the composition is maintained at a temperature range from about 22°C (about 72°F) to about 76°C (170 0 F) before spraying.
  • the present invention also encompasses a self -pressurized spray dewrinkling and odor refreshing article of commerce.
  • a set of instructions may be included in association with the article which directs the user to follow the method of removing wrinkles and malodors from textiles with the article. For instance, in one non-limiting embodiment, such instructions may direct the user to apply the spray to a wrinkled area on a textile. In another non-limiting embodiment, the instructions may direct the user to apply the spray to a wrinkled or malodorous area on a textile. In yet another embodiment, the instructions may direct the user to apply the spray from a distance of about 2 inches (5.08 cm) to about 8 inches (20.32 cm) from the surface of the fabric.
  • the instructions may direct the user to focus the spray on the wrinkled or malodorous area and slowly move the spray outwardly from the center of the area. In yet another embodiment, the instructions may direct the user to apply a spray to a wrinkled area of the fabric and then apply tension to the fabric as discussed above.
  • in association with means the instructions are either directly printed on the article; directly printed on the packaging for the article; printed on a label attached to the packaging for the article; or presented in a different manner including, but not limited to, a brochure, print advertisement, electronic advertisement, broadcast or internet advertisements; and/or other media, so as to communicate the set of instructions to a consumer of the article.
  • the present invention also includes a method of use for wrinkle and odor refreshing on textiles with the self -pressurized spray article of the present invention. This includes actuating the spray article so that the spray stream contacts the wrinkle or malodorous area on the textile.
  • the method of use may optionally include wiping, blotting, or laundering the textile after it is contacted by the article.
  • the Wetting Index is a test that measures the wetting rate of a product on various fabrics.
  • the test involves putting a drop of test product (water is the reference product) on a fabric sample and timing how long it takes for the drop of product to fully penetrate the fabric surface.
  • the wetting index is defined as the time in seconds it takes a water control to fully penetrate the surface divided by the time it takes the test product. A bigger wetting index thus indicates better wetting and can be thought of as representing how many times faster the product wets than water.
  • the method consists of the following steps:
  • a standard 6" diameter 2-piece embroidery ring/hoop is used to hold the fabric material.
  • a fabric sample larger than the hoop is laid over the inner hoop so it is laying flat.
  • the outer/secondary hoop is placed over the swatch and pushed down over the inner hoop wedging the fabric between the two hoops. This should leave the fabric sample in a flat condition held in place between the two hoops with slight tension.
  • a VWR 20 to 200 Micro liter pipette is mounted so the dispensing tip is VA ⁇ 1/16 inch above the fabric surface, with the pipette being perpendicular to the surface.
  • the pipette is set to dispense a 30 ⁇ Liter drop.
  • a light source is mounted to illuminate the fabric at about a 45 degree angle to the surface.
  • a 30 ⁇ Liter drop is dispensed from the pipette. As soon as the drop is dispensed and contacts the fabric a timer is started. The end point is defined when there is no free product left on the surface as determined by the extinction of visual surface reflectivity from the ambient light source. Reflection of the light off the product surface as a point (or points) of light is no longer observed, but just the fabric surface is seen. At this point the timer is stopped and the wetting time (T) is recorded.
  • T w The timing procedure is conducted with a Distilled water control, and the water wetting time is noted as T w .
  • T p The timing procedure is also conducted with the test product and the wetting time is noted as T p .
  • the fabric refresher composition uses fabrics results in modified moisture management properties of the treated fabric.
  • the properties commonly used to assess overall moisture management capability include wetting time, absorption rate, maximum wetting radius, spreading speed and dynamism of one-way transport.
  • the wetting rate is the parameter that initiates the process of moving moisture away from the skin to improve comfort. This measurement is easily made in the laboratory as noted in the wetting management test here.
  • the Moisture Management test is conducted similar to the Wetting Index test described above, but in this test the products are sprayed onto the fabric surface while they are in the holding hoop as a pre-treatment, and the pretreated fabric is allowed to dry a minimum of 2 hours.
  • the product is sprayed onto the fabric with any appropriate sprayer device at a distance sufficient to get uniform coverage on the fabric. For aerosol containers and pressure trigger atomizing sprayers the spray distance is about 5 inches. 1 to 2 grams of product is applied to the 6" hoop test area.
  • the wetting time for a drop (30 ⁇ Liter) of distilled water is measured after being applied to the surface in a manner as described in the Wetting Index test. For a moisture management effect, the wetting time for a drop of water is faster after the fabric has been treated with the fabric refresher composition as compared to having been pretreated with water alone.
  • This test measures the pH before and after spraying products to report a final sprayed pH and determine a ⁇ or change in pH as a result of spraying.
  • the pH of samples before and after spraying was measured using a VWR Symphony SP80PI pH meter with a gel 3-in-l gel pH electrode available from VWR International of West Chester, PA. Prior to use each day the meter was calibrated per the manufacturer's procedure using a minimum of two buffers that bracketed the range of pH's of the samples.
  • test samples are first measured neat, or as is, prior to spraying (Initial pH) and then 35 to 40 grams of the test sample is sprayed into a suitable plastic cup (compatible with the solution) at a distance of 6" above the bottom of the cup, using a Calmar pressure trigger sprayer having a standard swirl chamber atomizer and dispensing approximately 1.0 to 1.5 cc per pull.
  • the trigger is pulled rapidly to facilitate best atomization. After completion of the spraying the final pH is measured. The procedure is repeated 5 times and averaged to get a representative initial pH and final pH after spraying.
  • This test method is used to evaluate the effectiveness of a composition in reducing or removing malodor from fabrics.
  • the test fabrics are first washed in a laundry washer using unscented laundry detergent and then dried in a laundry dryer. About 5 milliliters of a diluted synthetic body malodor composition is uniformly applied over an eight square inch area of each test fabric.
  • the malodor-treated test fabrics are dried and then sealed in a bag and allowed to equilibrate overnight at ambient temperature. Qualified odor graders evaluate the initial malodor level of the malodor-treated test fabrics and assign a malodor grade according to the Malodor Evaluation Scale below.
  • the malodor-treated test fabrics are then treated with equivalent amounts of the test compositions by spraying an effective amount of the test compositions (about 60% by weight) onto the test fabrics and allowing the test fabrics to dry.
  • the qualified odor graders again evaluate the malodor level of the test fabrics and assign a malodor grade according to the Malodor Evaluation Scale below. Initial malodor grades and after-treatment malodor grades are recorded and the differences between the grades are calculated to establish the "Malodor Reduction" value.
  • This test method is used to evaluate the effectiveness of a composition in reducing or removing malodor from fabrics.
  • Panelists are given new garments to wear several times without laundering between wear occasions.
  • Qualified odor graders evaluate the initial malodor level of the malodor-treated test fabrics and assign a malodor grade according to the Malodor Evaluation Scale above.
  • the malodor-treated test fabrics are then treated with equivalent amounts of the test compositions by spraying an effective amount of the test compositions (about 2% to 5% by weight) onto the test garments and allowing the test garments to dry.
  • the qualified odor graders again evaluate the malodor level of the test fabrics and assign a malodor grade according to the Malodor Evaluation Scale above.
  • Initial malodor grades and after-treatment malodor grades are recorded and the differences between the grades are calculated to establish the "Malodor Reduction" value.
  • This test method is used to evaluate the effectiveness of a composition in reducing or removing wrinkles from fabrics.
  • the test fabrics are prepared by inducing either Smoothness Appearance ("SA”) (i.e.; laundry induced wrinkles) or Wrinkle Recovery (“WR”) (i.e.; wear induced wrinkles) according to the American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists (“AATCC”) definitions.
  • SA Smoothness Appearance
  • WR Wrinkle Recovery
  • AATCC American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists
  • Qualified wrinkle graders evaluate the initial wrinkle level of the fabrics and assign a wrinkle score according to AATCC Test Method 128 and Test Method 143.
  • the test fabrics are then treated with equivalent amounts of the test compositions by spraying the test compositions onto the test fabrics. Tensioning may be applied to the fabrics while they are wet by e.g. stretching, tugging and or smoothing the test fabrics to enhance wrinkle removal and allowing the test fabrics to dry.
  • the qualified wrinkle graders evaluate the wrinkles
  • Average particle size is measured using a Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS dynamic light scattering unit. All measurements are made at 22 C using a viscosity of 0.954 mPa-sec in clean disposable 10 mm cuvettes. A check National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) standard of lOOnm dispersed in lOmmol NaCl is used to verify operation. Samples are allowed to equilibrate for 10 min.
  • NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • the instrument sets attenuation and measurement position using internal optimization algorithm in operating software. Thirty runs of 20 sec each are averaged for a result. Each sample is run three times for a total of 3 results per sample. Samples can be filtered through a 0.5 micron filter prior to analysis to remove any large contaminants.
  • the average particle diameter for each sample is reported as the Z-Ave parameter by the Malvern software.
  • Examples 1 and 2 Malodor Removal and Wrinkle Removal Composition A in Table 1 above is used. Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin and TEA are added to purified water with stirring (Mix A). In a separate container Permethyl 102A is added to ARQUAD HTL8 MS with stirring. Perfume is then added and the mixture is stirred so that a single phase, clear mixture results (Mix B). In a separate container SURFYNOL 104 pg is mixed with SURFYNOL 465 in a 3:2 ratio with stirring (Mix C). Mix B is added to Mix A with stirring. After stirring for 10 minutes Mix C is then added. The pH of this mixture is adjusted to 8.4 with HCl and the final mixture is stirred an additional 10 minutes. The surface tension of this mixture is between approximately 26 and 29 dynes/cm.
  • Composition A is sprayed onto fabric from a 53x205 mm 2Q Aluminum Can with PAM Liner available from CCL Container, Hermitage, PA, and allowed to evaporate.
  • the can is fitted with a Moritz locking aerosol actuator available form SeaquistPerfect Dispensing LLC, Cary, IL.
  • the actuator is fitted with XT-96 valve type with 0.016 inch Valve Stem Orifice Diameter and 0.016 inch Valve Body Orifice Diameter.
  • a DU3027 insert type with 0.012 inch Orifice Diameter is used.
  • the can is filled to approx 60% volume with Composition A. Nitrogen is added through the valve stem to approximately 140 psi at 70 0 F and approximately 155 psi at 130 0 F.
  • the product When actuated, the product delivers a spray stream with a mass delivery rate of approximately 1.1 grams/sec.
  • the level of coverage is uniform such that wet patches of product that are obvious to the consumer may be avoided with proper use.
  • the ease and convenience of application is superior to conventional manual sprayers. Efficient malodor reduction and freshness delivery by the product is achieved and when the fabric is stretched, efficient wrinkle removal is also achieved as measured by the test methods described in the Test Methods section of this disclosure.
  • compositions can provide approximately a 1 to 1.5 improvement in wrinkle grade on these difficult garments. This is a level of improvement which is consumer noticeable. It should be noted that good wrinkle removal performance for these compositions is consistent with their good wetting index.
  • Composition C is made as above and repeated again but without the Triethanolamine (TEA) buffer.
  • the pH of the samples is adjusted to 7.8 with dilute Hydrochloric acid and the samples are left overnight to equilibrate.
  • compositions C,D,E,F,G are made as above based on water soluble quats and evaluated in the Wetting Index Test using a cotton substrate. Three replicates (Reps) are run and then an average taken.
  • compositions C,D,E,F,G are made as above based on water soluble quats and evaluated in the Wetting Index Test using a Poly-cotton 75/25 substrate. Three replicates (Reps) are run and then an average taken.
  • the wetting index for water is 1.0 by default
  • compositions C and D are made as above based on water soluble quats and evaluated in the Wetting Index Test using a polyester and wool substrates. Three replicates (Reps) are run and then an average taken. In this test the water droplet is very slow to penetrate so after 3 minutes the test is suspended and time noted as greater than 180 seconds.
  • compositions C and D are made as above based on water soluble quats and evaluated in the Moisture Management Test using polyester and cotton substrates. Four replicates (Reps) are run and then an average taken. In this test the water droplet on polyester is very slow to penetrate so after 5 minutes the test is suspended and time noted as greater than 300 seconds.
  • the data in this example shows how pre-treating some fabrics with the disclosed compositions makes an impressive difference in how fast water is subsequently absorbed by the treated fabric surfaces.
  • Compositions H and I are made having the same surfactant level and are similar to compositions C and D respectively but H and I had the cyclodextrin removed in order to get an accurate read as possible on the particle size of the microemulsion formed without possible interference from added cyclodextrin.
  • Three versions of Composition H are made up with different levels of perfume.
  • the oil components in this case constitute a perfume having a clogP of 3.79 and the Permethyl 102A having a clogP of 6.58 as calculated by the LogP predictor from ChemSilo LLC.
  • the oils are mixed together at room temperature with the Arquad HTL8 MS surfactant and then added to a Water & TEA mixture. Low shear prop mixing is utilized to achieve the final mixture.
  • H 2 SO 4 solution is titrated as a final step to adjust the pH to its final value.
  • Composition I Three versions of Composition I are made up with different levels of perfume.
  • the oil component in this case constitutes the perfume having a C LogP of 3.79.
  • the oil is mixed together at room temperature with the UNIQUAT 22c50 surfactant and then added to a Water & TEA mixture. Low shear prop mixing is utilized to achieve the final mixture.
  • H 2 SO 4 solution is titrated as a final step to adjust the pH to its final value.
  • composition H and Composition I are analyzed via the particle size method described herein and the average of 3 replicates for each sample is taken for the final reported diameter in nanometers.
  • the front of the shirt is segmented into a left half and right half by putting a line of masking tape vertically down the center of the shirt.
  • the sleeve on each side of the shirt is rubbed vertically on its respective front half of the shirt with 8 strokes over the length of the shirt to generate static on that side of the shirt.
  • Each side is evaluated for the presence of static using a Greenlee non-contact voltage detector model GT-I l as described earlier.
  • GT-I l Greenlee non-contact voltage detector model
  • each side is evaluated for static while still damp.
  • the shirt was allowed to dry for 90 minutes and then the sleeves are again rubbed on their respective side 8 times in an attempt to regenerate static. After rubbing, each side is evaluated for static again using the GT-Il non-contact voltage detector.

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La présente invention concerne des compositions pour traiter un tissu, lesquelles peuvent être utilisées pour améliorer diverses propriétés de tissus telles que la perception olfactive et/ou l'aspect du tissu sans que le tissu ait besoin de subir l'intégralité d'un procédé de lavage standard. Des procédés de traitement de tissus sont également décrits.
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