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Definitions

• Fabrics tend to get stained during use. Stains are generally, either oily, or aqueous. Common sources of aqueous stains include tea, coffee, beverages and inks. Common sources of oily stains include pickles, sauces and ketchups, motor oil, and grease. People do prefer to wear clothes with lesser stains. This is particularly applicable to white fabrics, such as white shirts. People also prefer that kitchen, bathroom surfaces and windows surfaces are free of stains.
• One of the ways to prevent fabrics and hard surfaces from getting stained is to treat them with compositions that form a film on the surface of the fabric or hard surface.
• This film prevents, or at least reduces, the adhesion of stains.
• the film also allows for facile removal of stains during washing, and it may be said to form a sacrificial layer, such as disclosed in our application WO2009/077255 .
• Another way to provide easier cleaning upon the next wash is to reduce the ability of the fabric to get soiled or stained.
• salts of metals are generally present in such compositions.
• Surfaces get stained when stains spreads on it. In such cases, the stain wets the surface.
• the contact angle between the stain and the surface is very low, generally less than 10(°).
• a surface treatment composition forms a film, the film increases the contact angle. In other words, this film doesn't allow the stain to wet the surface.
• water contact angle in the range of 90(°) to 170(°) is considered to be good for repelling aqueous stains.
• oil contact angles greater than 60 are considered to be good for repelling oily stains.
• Such treated surfaces may be termed as super-hydrophobic or super-oleophobic.
• Compositions to provide such stain repellence to fabrics are disclosed in WO2010/069731 .
• the contact angle is the angle at which a liquid/vapour (or two immiscible liquids) interface meets a solid surface.
• the contact angle is specific for any given system and is determined by the interactions across the two interfaces. Most often, the concept is illustrated with a liquid droplet resting on a flat horizontal solid surface. The shape of the droplet is determined by Young-Laplace equation.
• One of the ways to measure contact angle is to use a contact angle goniometer on a sessile drop of the liquid. This method is used to estimate wetting properties of a localized region on a solid surface. The angle between the baseline of the drop and the tangent at the drop boundary is the contact angle.
• Fabric treatment compositions have been disclosed in co-pending unpublished Indian applications WO2011/134755 and WO2011/134756 (both by Unilever ).
• WO2011/134756 discloses stain repellent liquid compositions and a method for their use.
• the compositions help make substrates, particularly fabrics, repellent to hydrophilic stains.
• the compositions include 25 to 50 wt% soap, 10 to 30 wt% a complex of zinc and triethanolamine, 30 to 65 wt% trivalent metal ion and/or tetravalent metal ion, and a solvent having a lower alcohol and water in a ratio of 99:1 to 85:15.
• compositions are dosed in the final rinse of the machine washing cycle, together with or instead of a fabric conditioner.
• GB 552447 discloses a permanent coating for water- proofing and rot-proofing materials.
• GB662945 discloses a fabric treatment composition that serves as an ironing aid and imparts to the fabric a permanent, protective, stain- resistant, water-repellent and starchy finish.
• GB662945 discloses polymer concentrations of less than 0.3%. When it comes to fabrics, however, consumers prefer removable coatings than permanent ones. Therefore, it still remains to be desired to have compositions that impart improved stain repellency and next time cleaning benefit through a fabric conditioner.
• WO01/07551 discloses the use of polyvinyl alcohols (soil release polymers) as detergent additives in main wash detergent compositions.
• the composition disclosed in this document does not provide a next time cleaning benefit through a fabric conditioner.
• US 4136038 relates to fabric conditioning compositions comprising a soil release polymer.
• the composition disclosed in this document does not provide a next time cleaning benefit. Therefore, a next time cleaning benefit through a fabric conditioner is still desired. It is an object of the present invention to provide stain repellence to a fabric.
• the present invention provides a method for treating a substrate comprising the steps of preparing a 0.05 - 1% by weight solution of the composition according to the invention in water, rinsing a fabric article in the solution, and drying the fabric article.
• the present invention provides a method for preparing the composition of the invention comprising the steps in sequence of partially neutralising fatty acid with the alkali source at a temperature above the melting point of the fatty acid, mixing the polymer into the partially neutralized fatty acid mixture, adding the aluminium salt to the mixture, homogenize the mixture, and leave the composition to cool down to room temperature; and optionally add a perfume.
• the present invention provides a bottled rinse conditioner agent comprising the composition according to the invention in a 250 mL to 5 L bottle.
• the improved cleaning upon the subsequent wash benefit is also referred to as next time cleaning benefit
• the composition as applied to the fabric is also referred to as sacrificial layer.
• stain repellence The benefit of reduced uptake of stains or soil onto or into a fabric is also referred to as stain repellence, regardless of whether it relates to a specific stain or soils in general.
• the present invention provides a composition for treating a substrate, comprising a C 8 -C 24 fatty acid, a water soluble salt of Aluminium, an alkalinity source; a non-ionic polymer and perfume.
• the composition preferably comprises further optional ingredients.
• the balance of the composition is made up to 100% by weight with water.
• the pH of the composition is between 1 and 6.
• the composition comprises a fatty acid comprising a carbon chain length of from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, herein after referred to as C 8 -C 24 fatty acid.
• the composition preferably comprises a fatty acid having a carbon chain length of at least 10 carbon atoms, but preferably not more than 20, more preferably not more than 18, still more preferably not more than 16 carbon atoms or even not more than 14 carbon atoms. Combinations of different fatty acids are preferred from a cost perspective, as the commercially available fatty acids typically comprise of a mixture of different fatty acids with similar chain lengths.
• the fatty acids are water-insoluble.
• Non-limiting examples of water-insoluble fatty acids that may be used according to the present invention include lauric acid, caprylic acid, myristic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid.
• the composition comprises 2 - 25% by weight of the fatty acid, preferably at least 5%, or even at least 10% by weight, but typically less than 22% by weight of the composition.
• the composition comprises an alkalinity source.
• the purpose of the alkalinity source is to partially neutralise the fatty acid.
• Preferably 5-50% by weight of the total fatty acid is neutralised by the alkalinity source, more preferably at least 10%, more preferably at least 12%, or even at least 15% by weight, but typically not more than 40%, more preferably not more than 30% by weight of the total fatty acid is neutralised.
• the alkalinity source is preferably a hydroxide salt, more preferably an alkali metal hydroxide, wherein sodium and potassium hydroxides are the most common.
• Sodium hydroxide is the most preferred alkalinity source.
• the composition comprises 0.05-0.5 mol of a hydroxide salt per mol of the fatty acid.
• the composition comprises 0.01-2.0% by weight of an alkalinity source, preferably at least 0.02%, more preferably at least 0.05%, still more preferably at least 0.1% by weight, but typically not more than 1.5%, more preferably not more than 1.2% by weight of the composition.
• aluminium salt according is preferably a water soluble salt of aluminium, including aluminium nitrate, aluminium sulphate, and aluminium chloride.
• the aluminium compounds of the invention include poly salts of aluminium, including polyaluminium chloride and polyaluminium sulphate. Polyaluminium chloride is the most preferred.
• Poly aluminium chloride may be defined as a non-stoichiometric oligomer of aluminium hydroxychloride having general formula [Al n Cl (3n-m) (OH) m ] where the value of m is preferably in the range of 5 to 24 and n preferably in the range of 2 to 12.
• Water-insoluble aluminium compounds like clays, alumina and aluminium hydroxide are excluded from the scope of the present invention.
• the composition comprises 2.5-40% by weight of the water soluble salt of aluminium, preferably at least 5%, more preferably at least 10% by weight, but typically not more than 30%, more preferably not more than 25% by weight of the composition.
• the aluminium salt and the fatty acid form an aluminium soap that deposits onto the fabric fibres, thereby providing hydrophobicity.
• the metal salts provide further ionic strength to the medium that helps in deposition of the actives on the surface. Therefore polyvalent metals are more preferred than monovalent metal salts. Polyvalent metals are also more hydrolysable than monovalent metal salts and thereby tend to help deposition of the actives further through weak agglomeration and flocculation of actives on the surface.
• Preferred polyvalent metal ions are selected from alkaline earth metal ions, titanium and zinc ions. More preferably, the metal salts including calcium, zinc, magnesium, barium, titanium, more preferably is chosen from calcium, zinc, magnesium or iron. These metal salts can be used in combination with PAC in the composition. Chromium is not preferred for household use as it is toxic. Corresponding anions of the metal salts may be chloride, nitrate, sulphate and acetate, or other water-soluble anions. Chloride, nitrate, sulphate and acetate are the most preferred.
• the poly-valent metal salt is preferably present in the composition in a concentration of between 5 and 30% by weight, more preferably 5- 25% by weight, still more preferably 5-20% by weight, or even 5-15% by weight of the composition.
• the combined amount of the water soluble aluminium salt and the polyvalent metal salt together is 7.5-40% by weight, preferably at least 10% by weight, but typically not more than 30%, more preferably not more than 25% by weight of the composition.
• the fatty acid to metal in ratio determines the deposition of perfume, fabric hydrophobicity and cleaning efficacy.
• the fatty acid to aluminium salt ratio (on weight basis) is preferably between 0.2 and 5 for good perfume deposition and delivery, preferably between 0.4 and 2 or even between 0.6 and 1.5 for improved hydrophobicity and stain repellence.
• compositions typically phase separate at fatty acid to aluminium salt ratios above 1.5 (on weight basis).
• 2-phase systems that need to be shaken before use are also acceptable to the consumer.
• the fatty acid to aluminium salt ratio is preferably between 0.6 and 1.5, or even more preferably between 0.8 and 1.2 on weight basis.
• the fatty acid to metal ion ratio (molar basis) is preferably between 0.2 and 2 for good perfume deposition and delivery, preferably between 0.5 and 1.2 for improved hydrophobicity and stain repellence.
• compositions typically phase separate or solidify at fatty acid to metal ion ratios (on molar basis) above 1.2.
• the fatty acid to metal ion ratio is preferably between 0.6 and 1.5, or even more preferably between 0.8 and 1.2 on molar basis.
• composition according to the invention comprises a non-ionic polymer.
• Non-ionic polymers typically comprise of hydrophilic and lipophilic parts. To define the hydrophilic to lipophilic balance, the HLB value of a polymer is widely used in the art.
• the polymer is used to stabilise the composition and aid in the deposition of the composition onto the fabric.
• compositions providing excellent perfume delivery to and extended perfume release from a fabric is obtained when the HLB value is in the range from 10 to 20.
• HLB value is between 10 and 18, preferably between 12 and 18, or even between 15 and 17.
• the HLB is preferably between 12 and 18.
• the non-ionic polymer of the invention is preferably selected from homopolymers and copolymers of alkylene oxides, including ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and copolymers thereof and polyvinyl alcohols, having an HLB value in the range from 12 to 20.
• Ethylene oxide/Propylene oxide block co-polymer and polyvinyl alcohols are the most preferred.
• poly vinyl alcohol polymers when used have a degree of hydrolysiation of at least 75(%), preferably at least 80%, or even at least 85%, but preferably less than 95%. A degree of hydrolysation between 85-91%, or even 87-89% is the most preferred.
• the molecular mass of the PVA is preferably between 10,000 u and 200,000 u.
• Ethylene oxide/Propylene oxide block co-polymers are especially preferred, and preferably have a molecular mass of between 2500 and 25000 u (wherein u is the SI atomic mass unit), and a PPG block of between 5 and 30%, more preferably 10-25%, or even between 15 and 20% by weight of the polymer.
• the composition comprises 0.3 - 10% by weight of the non-ionic polymer, preferably at least 0.5%, more preferably at least 1% or even at least 2% by weight, but typically less than 8% by weight of the composition.
• composition in the rinse water of a machine wash cycle is acidic. At alkaline pH the composition does not or only partially deposit onto the fabric.
• the pH of the composition is between 1 and 6. The best results are obtained when the pH of the composition is less than 5.
• composition according to the invention comprises 0.1-10% by weight of a perfume, preferably at least 0.2%, more preferably at least 0.5%, but typically not more than 5% by weight of the composition.
• composition further comprises a further polymer or non-ionic surfactant.
• a lower alkyl cellulose preferably methyl cellulose improves the removal of fatty soils upon the next wash. It is preferred that a 2% solution of the alkyl cellulose in water has a viscosity of between 2000 and 6000 mPa.s (at 20°, measured in a Brookfield viscometer)
• the composition preferably comprises between 0.1 and 2.5% by weight of the composition of the alkyl cellulose.
• Fatty acid esters may be produced by an alkali-catalyzed reaction between fats or fatty acids and methanol/ethanol.
• Preferred examples include methyl laurate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl octanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl myristate, methyl stearate.
• Non-ionic surfactants are well-known in the art. They normally consist of a water-solubilising polyalkoxylene (preferably from 3 to 10 ethoxy and/or propoxy groups) or a mono- or di-alkanolamide group in chemical combination with an organic hydrophobic group derived from, for example, fatty alcohols with from 9 to 15 carbon atoms (optionally branched, e.g.
• alkylphenols preferably from 12 to 20 carbon atoms
• the alkyl group contains from about 6 to about 12 carbon atoms
• dialkylphenols in which each alkyl group contains from 6 to 12 carbon atoms
• primary, secondary or tertiary aliphatic alcohols or alkyl-capped derivatives thereof
• monocarboxylic acids having from 10 to about 24 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and polyoxypropylenes.
• Fatty acid mono- and dialkanolamides in which the alkyl group of the fatty acid radical contains from 10 to about 20 carbon atoms and the alkyloyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms are also common.
• polyalkoxylene moiety usually consists of an average of from 2 to 20 groups of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide groups or mixtures thereof.
• the latter class includes those described in European Patent Specification EP-A-0,225,654 .
• ethoxylated non-ionics which are condensation products of fatty alcohols with from 9 to 15 carbon atoms condensed with 3 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide (generally understood to be an average value).
• condensation products of C9 to C15 alcohols with 3 or 7 moles of ethylene oxide, or mixtures thereof may be used as the sole non-ionic surfactant or in combination with those described in EP-A-0,225,654 .
• the fabric softening cationic co-surfactant is a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant, characterised in that the ammonium salt has the general formula: R1R2R3R4N+ X-, wherein R1 to R4 are alkyl or aryl groups, and X- is an inorganic anion.
• R1R2R3R4N+ X- Preferably partially hardened triethanolmaine ester quaternary surfactants are used.
• quaternary ammonium cationic cosurfactants are Methyl bis[ethyl (tallowate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulphate, Methyl bis[ethyl (palmate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulphate, etc.
• the anionic surfactant is selected from linear alkylbenzenesulfonates, branched alkylbenzenesulfonates, alkylpoly(ethoxylates), alkyl sulfates, methyl ester sulfonates, and mixtures thereof.
• anionic surfactants useful herein include any of the common anionic surfactants such as linear or modified, e. g. alkylbenzenesulfonate surfactants, alkylpoly(ethoxylate) surfactants, alkyl sulfates, methyl ester sulfonates, or mixtures thereof.
• the ratio of Cationic to Anionic is between 5:1 and 1:1, preferably between 3:1 and 1:1.
• the composition typically comprises a perfume, typically between 0.1 and 10% of the total composition, preferably between 0.1 and 5%, or even between 0.3 and 3% of the composition.
• composition may further comprise softening agents as commonly used in fabric softening compositions.
• the invention provides a method for treating a substrate comprising the steps of preparing a 0.05 - 1% by weight solution of the composition of the invention in water, rinsing a fabric article in the solution, and drying the fabric article.
• the solution is preferably 0.1 - 0.5% by weight of the composition in water.
• the solution as dosed to a commercially available front load washing machine is tically between 25 and 100 ml of the composition into 12-15 L of rinse water.
• the dosage is typically 50-150 ml to 50-60 L of rinse water.
• the invention provides a method for preparing the compositions according to the invention comprising the steps in sequence of partially neutralising fatty acid with the alkali source at a temperature above the melting point of the fatty acid, mixing the polymer into the partially neutralized fatty acid mixture, adding the aluminium salt to the mixture, homogenize the mixture, leave the composition to cool down to room temperature; and optionally add a perfume.
• room temperature is meant a temperature between 20 and 25°C.
• the fatty acid is preferably partially neutralized with alkali solution at a temperature of less than 100°C, more preferably at a temperature of less than 90°C, still more preferably at a temperature of less than 80°C, or even less than 75°C, while the temperature is typically above the melting point of the fatty acid, typically at least 45°C, more preferably at least 50°C, still more preferably at least 55°C, or even at least 60°C.
• the product is typically packed in a bottle, preferably a plastic bottle at volumes of between 250 ml and 5 L, more preferably between 250 ml and 1.5 L.
• a bottle preferably a plastic bottle at volumes of between 250 ml and 5 L, more preferably between 250 ml and 1.5 L.
• Common supermarket size bottles are 250 ml, 500 ml, 750ml, 1 L and 1.5 L.
• the bottles may optionally have a measuring cup attached, or a measuring scale indicator in the cap, to enable the consumer to dose the right amount into the rinse conditioner compartment of the washing machine.
• Trigger spray dispenser bottles typically have a volume of between 250 ml and 1.5 L. Common volumes include 400 ml, 500 ml, 750 ml, and 1 L.
• fatty acid was partially neutralized with alkali solution at 70 °C temperature.
• polyvinyl alcohol was mixed into the partially neutralized fatty acid.
• PAC was added to the above mixture.
• the mixture was homogenized for 5 min and was allowed to cool down at room temperature (25 °C) and perfume was added to the cooled mixture and was mixed well. Further ingredients as used in some of the examples were added subsequently.
• Carbon soot soiling To 1L of de-ionized water 150mg of carbon soot (Cabot India) was added and sonicated in a sonication bath for 2 hrs. 0.2 ml of this carbon soot slurry was dropped onto the fabric which was placed at an inclined plane of 45°. The fabrics were allowed to dry over-night.
• Red mud soiling To 1lt de-ionized water 5 g of red mud (sieved, ⁇ 150 microns) was added and sonicated in a sonication bath for 2 hrs. 0.2 ml of this slurry was dropped onto the fabric which was placed at an inclined plane of 45°. The fabrics were allowed to dry over- night.
• Tea stain soiling Two tea bags were dipped in 150ml hot milk to make tea. 0.2 ml of this tea was dropped onto the fabric which was placed at an inclined plane of 45°. The fabrics were allowed to dry over-night.
• Dirty motor oil (DMO) soiling 50 ml of dirty motor oil was mixed with 50 ml of fresh motor oil to obtain the stain. 0.2 ml of the stain was dropped onto the fabric which was placed at an inclined plane of 45°. The fabrics were allowed to dry over-night.
• DMO Dirty motor oil
• Cooking oil soiling 0.2 g of Macrolex (trademark) violet dye was added to 100 ml of sunflower oil and was mixed well. 0.2 ml of the stain was dropped onto the fabric which was placed at an inclined plane of 45°. The fabrics were allowed to dry over-night.
• the soiled 10x10 cm swatches were stapled onto one of the ballast shirts (as described in the fabric treatment protocol).
• Total wash load was 3.5kg comprising of the soiled swatches and the ballast shirts. Washing was done with 30 grams Surf Excel Matic Front Load (ex Hindustan Unilever Ltd, India) at 6°fH. Cotton, poly-cotton and polyester swatches, both treated and untreated, were used for each study.
• a typical wash cycle comprised of wash and two rinses along with spin. After washing was completed, the swatches were removed and then dried in the drier.
• 50x50 cm polyester swatches were used for the perfume evaluation study. 5 swatches were treated with each of the test formulation, as described in the examples, in a manner already described. 40g of test formulation was used for treatment. As a control, 40g Comfort ® (Market sample-Batch no. B.876, Blue variant, India) was used. After 2 hours of treatment and drying, the perfume impact of the treated swatches was compared against the control (in this case Comfort treated) on a one to one basis for each set. A score "+” was given in cases where the perfume impact on the treated fabrics appeared greater than that on the control fabrics. Similarly, a score "-" was given in cases where the perfume impact on the treated fabrics appeared lesser than that on the control fabrics. In all the cases, the evaluation was done by trained persons.
• the composition was prepared as indicated above. Lauric acid was neutralised to ca 15%.
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) having a Mw of 85-124k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• the balance is water.
• Example 1-4 were repeated with a commercially available mixture of fatty acids comprising 55% Lauric, 22% Myristic, 22% Palmitic and 1% oleic acid (Prifac 5908, ex Croda),
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) having a Mw of 13-23k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• the balance is water.
• Example compositions Ex5-Ex8 The table above shows that the perfume delivery throughout Example compositions Ex5-Ex8 is good. The best stability and hydrophobicity results are obtained with example Ex6 and Ex7.
• Example 2 the effect of the degree of neutralization is demonstrated.
• the experiments were carried out as in Example 1.
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl ohol (PVA) having a Mw of 85-124k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• the balance is water.
• compositions in this example contained 20% Lauric acid and 20% PAC; other ingredients are listed below. The balance is water.
• Example 1 was repeated with different degrees of hydrolysis of the poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer.
• the balance is water.
• composition below contained 20% Lauric acid, 20% PAC, 0.6% NaOH.
• concentration, type, HLB and degree of hydrolysis are given below.
• compositions having an HLB below 18 give the best stability (i.e. no phase separation) of the composition.
• Example 1 was repeated and the cleaning efficacy on the subsequent wash was demonstrated and compared with a control without treatment.
• Prifac 5908 (ex Croda Chemicals - 55% Lauric, 22% Myristic, 22% Palmitic, 1% oleic)
• Lauric acid Poly aluminium chloride Grade _ AC/100S (ex Grasim, India).
• fatty acid was partially neutralized with alkali solution at 70 °C temperature.
• polyvinyl alcohol was mixed into the partially neutralized fatty acid.
• an aqueous solution comprising of a mixture of PAC (poly aluminium chloride) and CaCl2.2H2O was added to the above mixture.
• the mixture was homogenized for 5 min and was allowed to cool down at room temperature (25 °C) and perfume was added to the cooled mixture and was mixed well. Further ingredients as used in some of the examples were added subsequently.
• Lauric acid was neutralised to 20%.
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) having a Mw of 85-124k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• PAC was used as a source of Aluminium. PAC contains 15% Al (mole calculation were done on this basis)
• the results show that perfume delivery is good for al formulations.
• the results further show that a Al to Ca mole ratio greater than 2.3 leads to stable formulations but inferior oily (DMO) soil cleaning, a Al to Ca mole ratio between 0.5 to 2.3 leads to stable formulations with better oily (DMO) soil cleaning, and a Al to Ca mole ratio less than 0.5 leads to unstable formulations but better oily (DMO) soil cleaning.
• Formulations are immediately stable, solidify upon keeping for overnight. Treatment was done immediately.
• the composition was prepared as indicated above. Lauric acid was neutralised to 20%.
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) having a Mw of 85-124k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• PAC was used as a source of Al. PAC contains 15% Al (mole calculation were done on this basis)
• compositions were used (see table below). 1% of perfume was used in the compositions below.
• the results show that the perfume delivery is good for all examples.
• the results further show that a fatty acid to (Al + Ca) mole ratio greater than 1.2 leads to unstable formulations, parity/better DMO cleaning, a fatty acid to (Al + Ca) mole ratio between 0.5-1.2 to leads to stable formulations with better oily (DMO) soil cleaning, and a fatty acid to (Al + Ca) mole ratio lesser than 0.5 leads to stable formulations, wetting in all cases and inferior oily (DMO) soil cleaning.
• the composition was prepared as indicated above.
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) having a Mw of 85-124k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• PAC was used as a source of Al.
• PAC contains 15% Al (mole calculation were done on this basis).
• 1% of perfume was used in the compositions below.
• Lauric Acid (%w) PAC (%w) CaCl2 (%w) Al to Ca mole ratio
• Ex 39 20 12 8 1.225 1.5 0.4 10
• Example 10 With PAC and other metal ions
• compositions were used (see table below). 1% of perfume was used in the compositions below.
• Example 11 Optional oil removal ingredients
• Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid Linear
• Rhodia Methyl bis[ethyl (palmate)]-2-hydroxyethyl ammonium methyl sulphate Quat CAS: 91995-81-2
• Zenith Hygiene Systems CaCl2.2H2O CAS: 10035-04-8 Merck India MgCl2.6H2O CAS: 7791-18-6 Merck India ZnCl2 CAS: 7646-85-7 Merck India NaOH CAS: 1310-73-2 Merck India
• fatty acid was partially neutralized with alkali solution at 70 °C temperature.
• polyvinyl alcohol was mixed into the partially neutralized fatty acid.
• PAC was added to the above mixture.
• the mixture was homogenized for 5 min and was allowed to cool down at room temperature (25 °C) and perfume was added to the cooled mixture and was mixed well. Further ingredients as used in some of the examples were added subsequently.
• the formulation containing a combination of anionic and cationic surfactant for enhanced oily soil removal was prepared as follows: Partially neutralising fatty acid with the alkali source at a temperature above the melting point of the fatty acid, mixing the polymer into the partially neutralized fatty acid mixture, adding a solution of aluminium salt to the mixture, homogenize the mixture, followed by addition of the cationic surfactant and then the anionic surfactant, the composition was then let to cool down to room temperature; and optionally perfume was added.
• room temperature is meant a temperature between 20 and 25°C.
• LAS acid RHODACAL SSA/R
• the composition was prepared as indicated above. Lauric acid was partially neutralised to 15%.
• the polymer used was Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) having a Mw of 85-124k u.
• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to neutralise the fatty acid.
• Fatty acid to PAC ratio is fixed at 0.83.
• compositions according to the invention show the best results for stability, hydrophobicity and perfume delivery.

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