JP2002528652A - Fabric protection compositions and methods - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulatability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, escpecially from spray container which preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION       [0001]                                 Technical field   The present invention is directed to treating fabrics and improving various properties of the fabrics,
Removal and / or reduction, reduction of fabric abrasion, prevention and / or reduction of hair follicles on the fabric
And / or fabric for preserving and / or reducing fading of fabrics
Field protection compositions, methods and articles of manufacture.       [0002]                               Background of the Invention   By applying the product simply and easily, it has useful advantages for fabrics, especially clothing.
Giving, for example, maintaining and / or improving good appearance, the condition of the fabric, eg,
Compositions that maintain strength and / or size and reduce abrasion of fabrics
And there is always a need for textile industry technicians to manufacture products.       [0003]   Consumers have many appearance criteria, such as no wrinkles, no fading, no stains
There is no dyeing, damage, for example, no hair bulb, no odor, etc.
It is common to judge the preference and comfort of clothing. Other benefits that consumers value
The points include, for example, the life of the fabric, e.g., preventing and reducing the wear of the fabric, preventing shrinkage or
Reduction, and the like. These advantages can be found in textile factories and / or garment manufacturing facilities.
Provided by the textile finishing composition applied to the fabric in
Given by simple, easy-to-use daily compositions, methods and products to be applied at the home of the consumer
Preferably. These daily compositions and products are safe, complex and / or
Or preferably, no dangerous processing and / or coating operations are involved. Coating work
Add to the treatments that consumers are familiar with, such as spraying, dipping, and washing cycles.
Addition to the rinsing, rinsing, and / or drying cycles.
Is desirable.       [0004]   The present invention is directed to a fabric containing clothing, a dry cleaner, without the need for ironing.
Treatments and methods to reduce and / or remove wrinkles, curtains and wrinkles
Comprising. The invention is used on wet or dry fabrics to relax wrinkles
Can give clothing the look you can wear immediately, required for today's busy life
You. According to the present invention, when clothes are stored in a chest, drawer, and suitcase,
The need for short-time ironing, which usually occurs, is also substantially eliminated.       [0005]   The present invention provides wrinkle resistance, fiber reinforcement / abrasion resistance, fabric abrasion reduction, and fabric ball protection.
Stop and / or reduce, shrinkage prevention and / or alleviation, fabric color retention and / or
Or reduce fading, prevent and / or reduce stains on fabric, and maintain fabric shape,
And other fabric protection properties, including combinations thereof.       [0006]                               Summary of the Invention   The present invention relates to a fabric protection composition, a fabric protection method, and such a fabric protection composition.
It relates to the dosing device used. The fabric protection composition comprises: (A) The following fabric protection properties: removal and / or reduction of wrinkles, reduction of fabric abrasion
, Reducing the hair ball of the fabric, reducing the fading of the fabric, reducing the stain on the fabric, maintaining the shape of the fabric, and / or
Or fabric shrinkage reduction, an effective amount of fabric improving activity to impart at least one of the following to the fabric:
Ingredients (the fabric improving active ingredient is an oligosaccharide, an oligosaccharide mixture, the oligosaccharide and / or
Or the substituted form of the mixture, the derived oligosaccharide and / or the mixture
Forms, and mixtures thereof), (B) if desired, an effective amount of an auxiliary wrinkle inhibitor (preferably
Or fiber lubricants, shape-retaining polymers, lithium salts, and mixtures thereof
Selected from the group), (C) If desired, lower surface tension and / or improve performance and formulation
An effective amount of a surfactant to (D) optionally, an effective amount of an odor suppressant for absorbing malodor; (E) optionally, an effective amount of a fragrance to provide an olfactory effect; (F) if desired, an effective amount of an antimicrobial active ingredient for sterilization or microbial growth inhibition; (G) if desired, an effective amount of aminocarboxylate key to improve antimicrobial activity.
Rate agent, (H) if desired, an effective amount of an antimicrobial preservative, and (I) If desired, an aqueous carrier Wherein the composition optionally stains the fabric under the conditions of use, or
Substantially free of substances that dye       [0007]   Preferred fabric protection compositions for fabric treatment comprise an effective amount of the fabric improving active.
Fabric, and / or by dipping, dipping, spraying, spraying, etc.
Alternatively, it is applied to the entire fabric garment and subsequently dried. The present invention relates to a fabric protection composition
Into the spray supply and / or mist generator and the fabric product and / or
The entire fabric and / or the surface of the fabric may be coated with the composition (fabric improving active ingredient and elsewhere).
Ingredients used as desired, but effective, but not visible on surface when dried
The dosage device that can be easily processed.
I do.       [0008]   Aqueous or solid, preferably powdered, fabric preservation for treating the fabric in the rinsing process
A protective composition comprising an effective amount of a fabric improving active and optionally a fabric softening active.
, Perfumes, and perfumes, and mixtures thereof) are also preferred.       [0009]   Other preferred aqueous liquids for use in the wash cycle, or solids, preferably powders
The powder or granular fabric protection composition comprises an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient, and
Comprises surfactants, builders, perfumes, and mixtures thereof.       [0010]   Fabric protection composition for treating a fabric in a drying step (an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient)
Minutes and, if desired, fabric softener active ingredients, fragrances, and mixtures thereof
Are also preferred. The fabric protection composition added in the dryer is preferably self-contained.
Supply means for effectively releasing the fabric protection composition in the kinetic dryer, e.g.
As a part of a dosing device in combination with a solid substrate or spray device
Is preferred.       [0011]Detailed description of the invention   The present invention relates to solid or stable, preferably translucent, more preferably transparent
A clear water-based fabric protection composition, a fabric protection method, and such a fabric protection composition are provided.
To a dispensing device that accommodates. The present invention provides the following fabric protection properties: wrinkle removal and
And / or reduction, reduction of fabric abrasion, reduction of hair ball of fabric, reduction of fabric fading, retention of fabric color
Fabric color recovery, fabric stain reduction, fabric shape retention, and / or fabric shrinkage reduction.
Fabric improving active in a fabric protection composition for providing at least one to a fabric
The fabric improving active ingredient may be an oligosaccharide, an oligosaccharide mixture,
Substituted forms of glycose and / or mixtures, said oligosaccharides and / or mixtures
, And mixtures thereof.       [0012]   The fabric protection composition comprises an effective amount, typically from about 0.001 to about 20 of the use composition.
%, Preferably about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight.
%, More preferably from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of the fabric improving active.
The fabric improving active ingredient is an oligosaccharide, preferably a mixture of oligosaccharides, especially isomers.
Oligosaccharides (IMO) (including mixtures), their individual components, such as
Somaltose, Isomaltotriose, Isomaltotetraose, Isomaltoo
Rigosaccharide, fructooligosaccharide, revoligosaccharide, galactooligosaccharide, xylooligosaccharide
, Gentio-oligosaccharide, disaccharide, glucose, fructose, galactose, xylo
, Mannose, arabinose, rhamnose, maltose, sucrose, lacquer
Tose, maltulose, ribose, lyxose, allose, altrose, glo
Sauce, idose, talose, trehalose, nigellose, kojibiose, lak
Tulose, oligosaccharide, maltooligosaccharide, trisaccharide, tetrasaccharide, pentasaccharide, hexasaccharide, natural polysaccharide supply
Oligosaccharides, etc., obtained from partial hydrolysis of the source, and mixtures thereof, the mixtures
Substituted form of the product and / or component, derived from the mixture and / or component
Selected form, and mixtures thereof.       [0013]   Generally, depending on the application method, the fabric protection composition of the present invention is solid (powder, granule,
Bar, tablet), dimple tablet, liquid, paste, gel, spray, stick
Or in the form of a foamed material.       [0014]   Preferred fabric protection compositions for treating fabrics comprise an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient, and
Fragrance, fiber lubricant, fabric shape-retaining polymer, lithium salt, hydrophilic
Plasticizers, odor control agents including cyclodextrins, antimicrobial active ingredients and / or
Preservatives, surfactants, fabric softening active ingredients, antistatic agents, enzymes, antioxidants
Chelators, such as aminocarboxylate chelators, heavy metal chelates
Agents, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixatives, stain release agents, coloring agents, foam inhibitors, insect repellents
And / or one or more selected from the group consisting of mothproofing agents and mixtures thereof.
Comprising the above components. The composition is typically, for example, dipped, sprayed and / or
Is applied by spraying to the fabric and / or the entire fabric garment, followed by drying
Perform the process, but with fabric and / or fabric outside or inside the automatic clothes dryer
Treat and / or spray and / or spray the entire garment with the fabric protection composition
, Followed by drying in the clothes dryer.
The application can be carried out on textiles and / or finished garments and fabrics by industrially large-scale methods.
This can be done locally or at the consumer's home using commercially available products.       [0015]   The fabric protection composition of the present invention may comprise an application device, preferably a spray mechanism and / or
Can also be applied directly to the entire garment using a spray mechanism. The fabric holder of the present invention
When the protective composition is applied to the entire garment, an excess amount of the fabric / clothing protective composition may cause
It is preferred to spray and / or spray the entire garment so that it is not released into
No. For example, spraying and / or spraying the entire garment may be performed on a bag or other garment.
It can be carried out in any suitable means for accommodating classes.       [0016]   The present invention provides for diluting and / or diluting the above and / or
Liquid or solid fabric protection compositions which form compositions at working concentrations of
. Concentrated compositions used in the washing process, such as treatment compositions before washing,
Composition, and the composition added during rinsing, may be at a high level, typically a concentrated cloth.
About 1% to about 99%, preferably about 2% to about 65%, more preferably about 1% by weight of the earth protection composition.
About 3 to about 25% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient. For example, spray
Method and / or spraying and / or dipping, for the whole fabric and / or clothing
Concentrated compositions used for direct application to fabrics may require lower levels, typically concentrated fabric
About 1 to about 40% by weight of the protective composition, preferably about 1 to about 25% by weight, more preferably
Comprises from about 2 to about 15% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient. The concentrated composition is desired
Fragrance, fiber lubricant, shape-retaining polymer, lithium salt, cyclodextrin
Odor control agents, hydrophilic plasticizers, surfactants, antibacterial active ingredients and / or
Is an antimicrobial preservative, aminocarboxylate chelating agent,
Min, antistatic agent, enzyme, antioxidant, foam inhibitor, dye transfer inhibitor, dye fixing agent
Insect repellents, including moth repellents, and / or liquid carriers, and mixtures thereof.
And at least one component selected from the group consisting of compounds. Concentrated composition
Is used to give a cheaper product after every use. When using concentrated products
I.e., when the fabric improving active is from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the concentrated composition, the fabric is
It is preferred to dilute the composition before processing. Preferably, the concentrated fabric protection comprises:
About 50 to about 10,000% by weight of the composition, more preferably about 50 to about 8,000
%, More preferably from about 50 to about 5,000% by weight of water. Goal
Depending on the fabric protection properties to be enriched, the concentrated composition may comprise optional ingredients as desired.
Should also be included in proportionately higher levels for dilution into use compositions
is there.       [0017]   The present invention relates to an apparatus for spraying and / or spraying an aqueous fabric protection composition.
The fabric product and / or fabric garment as a whole and / or surface
(Fabric improving actives and other optional ingredients are effective, but only
When dried, contains unrecognizable amounts on the surface).
To form a dispensing device. Spray supply device is manual and non-manual
(Operation) spraying means and a container containing the fabric protection composition. Throw
The dispensing device preferably comprises at least an effective amount of the fabric protection composition and
// Use the fabric improving active ingredient on the fabric to indicate that the desired benefits are to be obtained.
Attach the instruction manual.       [0018]   The present invention also relates to a dosing device comprising the aqueous fabric protection composition described above,
More preferably, using a device, preferably a spray mechanism and / or a spray mechanism.
Or using a spray mechanism to release excess fabric / clothing protection composition into the outdoor environment
The composition is applied directly to the fabric and / or the entire garment in a manner that is not
Alternatively, at least an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient and / or the composition is added to the fabric.
Includes instructions for instructing consumers to apply on the ground and / or clothing
I do.       [0019]   An effective amount, typically from about 0.05 to about 50% by weight of the fabric protection composition, preferably
Is about 1 to about 35% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 18% by weight, even more preferably
A liquid, preferably water, comprising from about 3 to about 10% by weight of the fabric improving active
Textile protection sets for treating textiles in a rinsing process, either of a neutral or solid, preferably powdery
Compositions are also preferred. The fabric protection composition optionally comprises a fabric softener active ingredient,
Perfume, electrolyte, chlorine scavenger, dye transfer inhibitor, dye fixative, phase stabilizer, antioxidant
Chemical stabilizers including agents, silicones, antimicrobial active ingredients and / or preservatives,
Chelating agents, including aminocarboxylate chelating agents, coloring agents, enzymes,
Comprising a brightener, a soil release agent, or a mixture thereof. The composition comprises:
What benefits can be achieved and how to get these benefits most effectively
Packaged with instructions for use to ensure that
No. The present invention provides a method for diluting and rinsing to a working concentration for use under "use conditions".
It also relates to concentrated liquid or solid compositions which form the added fabric protection composition.       [0020]   Another preferred aqueous or solid, preferably powder or granular, wash of the present invention
The fabric protection composition used in the rinsing cycle comprises an effective amount of the fabric improving active, and
If desired, surfactants, builders, fragrances, chlorine scavengers, dye transfer inhibitors, dyes
Fixative, dispersant, detergent enzyme, heavy metal chelating agent, foam inhibitor, with fabric flexibility
Additive active ingredients, chemical stabilizers including antioxidants, silicones, antibacterial active ingredients
And / or preservatives, soil dispersants, soil release agents, optical brighteners, colorants,
Or a mixture thereof. Fabric protection composition to be added during other washing
Can be in the form of tablets, bars, pastes, gels, sprays, sticks, foams
Can be housed in a sachet or secured to a releasable substrate if desired.
Wear. These may be a laundry additive composition or a detergent composition, added during washing
The composition will show what benefits can be achieved and how
Packaged with instructions for use to ensure that consumers are effectively obtained
Is preferred.       [0021]   Also preferred is a fabric protection composition for treating the fabric in a drying step, which comprises an effective amount.
The fabric improving active ingredient, and, if desired, a fabric softener active ingredient, a fragrance,
Fiber lubricant, fabric shape retention polymer, lithium salt, phase stabilizer, chlorine scavenger, dye transfer
Antioxidants, dye fixatives, chemical stabilizers including antioxidants, silicones, antibacterial
Active ingredient and / or preservative, including aminocarboxylate chelating agent
Heavy metal chelators, enzymes, brighteners, soil release agents, and mixtures thereof
Things. Fabric protection compositions include liquid, foam, gel and solid forms, e.g.
It can take a variety of physical forms including, for example, solid particle forms. But good
In a preferred substrate product embodiment, the fabric protection composition added in the dryer of the present invention comprises
A tape that effectively releases the fabric protection composition in a dispensing means, such as an automatic rotating clothes dryer.
Provided as part of a dispensing device in combination with a substrate. Such suppliers
The steps can be designed for single use or multiple use. Preferably,
The composition is applied to a sheet substrate to produce a dryer sheet product. For such products
Substrates in the fabric are typically non-woven fabric substrates, paper, foam materials, and the like. Typical and preferred
A new supply is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,102,564, which is incorporated herein by reference.
And published in Gardlik et al. On April 7, 1992. Fabric improvement activity
The nature of the active ingredient and other optional ingredients that provide various fabric protection properties
Can vary and can interfere with each other, as described below.
Some of the compositions as one or more separate compositions, for example, as separate areas on a substrate
It may be preferable to give. The composition eliminates what benefits can be achieved.
It is preferable to package the product with instructions for use that surely instruct the consumer. Another favor
The supply means comprises a liquid fabric protection composition at the beginning and / or during the drying cycle.
Is a spray device for supplying.       [0022]   The present invention also relates to a fabric protection composition for use in a soaking treatment prior to washing, which comprises:
An effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient, and optionally a surfactant, builder, fragrance
, Chlorine scavenger, dye transfer inhibitor, dye fixative, dispersant, detergent enzyme, heavy metal
Chemical stabilizing agents, including active agents, fabric softening actives, and antioxidants;
Corn, antibacterial active ingredient and / or preservative, soil dispersant, soil release agent, optical
Comprising lighteners, colorants, etc., and mixtures thereof. The composition comprises
And how to achieve these benefits most effectively.
It is preferable to package with instructions for use to surely instruct consumers
. The present invention is intended for use under “use conditions”, diluted and used prior to use concentration washing
The present invention also relates to a concentrated liquid or solid composition forming a fabric protection composition.       [0023]   The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for protecting a fabric using such a composition.
Is also relevant. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for spraying a composition and / or spraying the composition.
In a raw device, the fabric surface is treated with the fabric protection composition (the fabric improving active ingredient and elsewhere).
Ingredients used as desired, but effective, but not visible on surface when dried
The dosage device that can be easily processed.
I do. The spray supply device includes manual and non-manual spray means and a fabric protection assembly.
A container for containing the composition. Alternatively, the dosing device comprises a fabric protection composition and
And a dispensing means for distributing the composition on the fabric in an automatic rotating clothes dryer.
Can be. Preferably, the supply means is, for example, a sheet-shaped flexible substrate.
The fabric protection composition is fixed so that it can be released onto the substrate. When washing
With the addition and rinsing methods, the dosing device is simply liquid or granular.
And a suitable container.       [0024]   Preferably, the dispensing device contains the composition to properly treat the fabric and the desired fabric.
Protection results: removal and / or reduction of wrinkles, wrinkle resistance, fiber reinforcement / abrasion resistance
Abrasion reduction of fabric, prevention and / or reduction of fabric shrinkage, prevention of hair ball of fabric and / or
Or reduction, shrinkage prevention and / or reduction, fabric color retention, fabric fade reduction,
Stain prevention and / or reduction, and / or fabric shape retention, and combinations thereof
Stretching, e.g. the mode and / or amount of use of the composition, to obtain the fibers
And / or instructions including preferred methods of leveling. Instructions
Should be as simple as possible and easy to understand
It is desirable to use       [0025]                               I.Composition Fabric improving active ingredient   Fabric improving actives useful in the present invention are oligosaccharides, especially mixtures of oligosaccharides, especially
Isomaltooligosaccharides (IMO) (including mixtures), individual components of the mixtures,
From their substituted forms, their derived forms, and their mixtures
Selected from the group consisting of: Currently, IMO is used as corn syrup.
The fabric improving active ingredient surprisingly prevents, removes or reduces wrinkles,
Resistance, hair ball prevention, abrasion resistance (improvement of fiber tensile strength), fabric color retention, stain release (
Easily removes dirt), antistatic, fabric softness, and overall appearance properties
Some desirable fabric properties, especially cellulosic fibers / fabrics, such as cotton,
-Yeon, ramie, jute, flax, linen, polynosic-fiber, Lyocell (Tencel (
Brand name)), polyester / cotton blend, other cotton blend, etc., especially cotton, rayon, linen
, Polyester / cotton blends, and mixtures thereof. The cloth
The ground improving actives are equally effective on certain synthetic fabrics, such as polyester fabrics.
It is fruitful.       [0026]   The fabric improving active ingredient is adsorbed and bound to the cellulosic fabric to improve the properties of the fabric.
It is thought to improve. The fabric improving active binds to the cellulosic fibers and
Diffuses into the fiber and fills the defective areas (amorphous area) of the fiber, and removes the wrinkles and increases the strength.
In addition, it is thought to provide advantages of addition and appearance improvement. Amorphous, amorphous areas
The degree was determined by P.H.Hermans and A. Weidinger, Journal of Polymer Science,
Vol. IV, p135-144, 1949, "X-ray studies on the crystallinity of cellulos
e), it depends on the type of cellulose fiber, e.g. relative to cotton.
About 70%, and about 30% for regenerated cellulose such as rayon.
is there. Amorphous areas are susceptible to chemical and physical denaturation,
Molecules that can crosslink cellulose polymer by covalent bonds and remove wrinkles
(S.P. Rawland, "Modified Cellulosics", R.M.Row
ell and R.A. Young, Eds., Academic Press, New York, 1978, pp. 147-167,
Cited by G.C.Tesoro, "Crosslinking of cellulosics", Handbook of Fiber
Science and Technology, Vol. II, p. 6, editors M. Lewin and S.B.Sello, Marc
Published by el Dekker, 1983). These documents are included here for reference.
You.       [0027]   Suitable fabric improving actives useful in the present invention have a degree of polymerization (DP) of from about 1 to about 15
, Preferably from about 2 to about 10, wherein each monomer is
Isomalt selected from the group consisting of reducing sugars having 5 and / or 6 carbon atoms;
Source, isomalttriose, isomaltoterose, isomaltooligosaccharide,
Fructooligosaccharide, revoligosaccharide, galactooligosaccharide, xylo-oligosaccharide, gentich
Oligosaccharide, disaccharide, glucose, fructose, galactose, xylose,
Northose, arabinose, rhamnose, maltose, sucrose, lactose,
Maltulose, ribose, lyxose, allose, altrose, growth, a
Dose, talose, trehalose, nigerose, kojibiose, lactulose
, Oligosaccharides, maltooligosaccharides, trisaccharides, tetrasaccharides, pentasaccharides, hexasaccharides, parts of natural polysaccharide sources
Oligosaccharides, etc., obtained from selective hydrolysis, and mixtures thereof,
Mixtures of maltooligosaccharides, especially each containing from about 3 to about 7 units of glucose.
1,2-α, 1,3-α, 1,4-α and 1,6-α bonds, and
A mixture comprising isomaltoligosaccharides linked by a mixture of linkages of
You. Oligosaccharides containing β-linkages are also preferred. Preferred oligosaccharides are acyclic,
It has at least one bond that is not an α-1,4-glycosidic bond. preferable
The oligosaccharide is a mixture comprising the IMO, i.e. from 0 to about 20% by weight of the mixture.
Lucose, about 10 to about 65% by weight isomaltose, about 1 to about 45% by weight
Malt triose, isomalt tetraose and isomalt pentaose
0 to about 3% by weight of isomalt hexaose, isomalt heptaose,
About 0.2 to about each of isomalt octaose and isomaltnonaose
15% by weight of each of isomalt hexaose and isomalt heptaose
From 0 to about 50% by weight of the mixture comprises from 2 to 7 glucose units of
0 to about 10% by weight of the mixture is from about 7 to about 10 glucose units.
Isomaltoligosaccharide. Examples of preferred acyclic oligosaccharides are estimated by weight%
The content is shown below together with the content, but is not limited thereto.       [0028] Isomaltooligosaccharide mixture I Trisaccharide (maltotriose, panose, isomalttriose) 40-65% Disaccharide (maltose, isomaltose) 5-15% Monosaccharide (glucose) 0-20% Highly branched sugar (4 <DP <10) 10-30% Isomaltooligosaccharide mixture II Trisaccharide (maltotriose, panose, isomalttriose) 10-25% Disaccharide (maltose, isomaltose) 10-55% Monosaccharide (glucose) 10-20% Higher branched sugar (4 <DP <10) 5-10% Isomaltooligosaccharide mixture III Tetrasaccharide (stachyose) 10-40% Trisaccharide (raffinose) 0-10% Disaccharide (sucrose, trehalose) 0-50% Monosaccharide (glucose, fructose) 0-10% Other higher branched sugars (4 <DP <10) 0-5%       [0029]   Oligosaccharide mixtures can be produced by enzymatic reactions or
Separated as quality. In the enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides, monosaccharides, one by one,
Produces branched oligosaccharides or degrades polysaccharides in addition to the additional sugars, followed by
To move the sugar to the branch position. For example, starch is enzymatically hydrolyzed to maltooligosaccharides.
To produce oligosaccharide mixtures I and II, which are then
It is converted to isomaltooligosaccharide by a glucosidase reaction. Oligosaccharide III
For example, a mixture of oligosaccharides isolated from soy. Soy oligosaccharides, for example
Mixture III is purely natural.       [0030]   Cyclic oligosaccharides are also useful in the fabric protection compositions of the present invention. Preferred cyclic oligosaccharides
Include α-cyclodextrin, β-cyclodextrin, γ-cyclodextrin
Phosphorus, their branched derivatives such as glucosyl-α-cyclodextrin, jig
Lucosyl-α-cyclodextrin, maltosyl-α-cyclodextrin,
Lucosyl-β-cyclodextrin, diglucosyl-β-cyclodextrin,
And mixtures thereof. For cyclodextrin, if desired,
There are also very important odor control benefits, which are described in more detail below.       [0031]   The substituted and / or derived materials of the oligosaccharides listed above are also included in the present invention.
Useful. Examples of these materials include carboxyl and hydroxymethyl substituted
Body (eg glucuronic acid instead of glucose), amino oligosaccharide (amine substitution
Body, eg glucosamine instead of glucose), cationic quaternary oligosaccharides
, C₁~ C₆Alkylated oligosaccharides, acetylated oligosaccharide ethers, amino acid residues
With oligosaccharides (small fragments of glycoproteins), including silicone moieties
Oligosaccharides. These substituted and / or derived oligos
Sugars provide yet another advantage, for example, carboxyl and hydroxymethyl.
Substitutes introduce substances that can be easily oxidized on and into the fiber, and the fiber itself is oxidized.
Can reduce the potential for oxidation by the body, e.g.
The exchanger binds and / or condenses with areas damaged by the oxidation of the fiber,
The fiber can be rejuvenated and the acetylated sugar ether can be
It can act as a bleach activator in treatments where hydride is present, converting amino acid residues
Oligosaccharides are used to fabricate fibers containing protein-based fibers, such as wool and silk.
Silicone-derived oligosaccharides that can improve the protective properties,
And lubricity can be enhanced. C₆Alkyl oligosaccharides (other high-end
, Ie C₆~ C₃₀US Pat. No. 4,565,647).
In the specification, promulgated on January 21, 1986 to Llenado, a foaming composition, for example for washing
As a foaming agent for use in detergents, cosmetic and hair wash compositions, and fire extinguishing compositions
It is disclosed for use. C₆Alkyl oligosaccharides have low surface activity and
Although not preferred for use as surfactants in bright detergent compositions, US Pat.
, 565, 647, not known, not recognized, and / or
It is preferably used to provide fabric protection properties which are not disclosed. US special
No. 4,488,981, promulgated on December 18, 1984, states that certain C ₁ ~ C₆Uses alkylated oligosaccharides (lower alkyl glycosides) in aqueous liquid detergents
And discloses a method for lowering their viscosity and preventing phase separation. C₁~ C₆A
The alkylated oligosaccharides are used as viscosity and phase improvers in the liquid detergent compositions of the present invention.
Although not preferred, US Pat. No. 4,488,981 does not
Provide fabric protection properties that are not, not recognized, and / or not disclosed.
Can be used to obtain These patents are hereby incorporated by reference.       [0032]   For certain applications, the composition may comprise from about 0.001 to about 20% by weight of the use composition, preferably
Or about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight,
Preferred oligosaccharides can be included. The present invention is intended for use under "conditions of use".
Liquid or solid compositions which dilute to form compositions for use in concentrations
. The concentrate composition has a high level, typically from about 1 to about 99 weights of the concentrate fabric protection composition.
%, Preferably about 2 to about 65% by weight, more preferably about 3 to about 40% by weight.
More preferably, it comprises from about 3 to about 25% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient. Target
Depending on the fabric protection properties, the concentrated composition may also include, if desired, preferred components.
Should be included at a proportionally higher level.       [0033]   A typical composition delivered from a spray device will comprise from about 0.01 to about 5 of the use composition.
% By weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1 part by weight.
Contains the fabric improving active ingredient in% by weight. Direct immersion followed by fabric drying
Typical use compositions comprise from about 0.001 to about 2% by weight of the use composition, preferably about
0.05 to about 1% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 0.5% by weight of the fabric improving activity
Contains sexual components. However, to dilute at the time of use, to obtain the desired use dipping composition,
Typically about 1 to about 40%, preferably about 1 to about 25% by weight of the concentrated composition,
More preferably, more concentrated, comprising from about 2 to about 15% by weight of the fabric improving active.
Forming the composition is also common and practical. Concentrate composition spray product
Use and manufacture for the production of compositions for use, for example for refills
You can also. Depending on the targeted fabric protection properties, the concentrate composition may be used as desired.
The preferred ingredients used should also contain proportionately higher levels.       [0034]   During washing, including liquid and granular detergent compositions and laundry additive compositions
Is typically about 0.2 to about 30% by weight of the composition added during washing.
%, Preferably from about 1 to about 20%, more preferably from about 2 to about 12% by weight of the fabric
Contains improved active ingredients. Liquid fabric conditioners and other rinse additive compositions,
A typical rinsing composition may comprise from about 0.1 to about 5 parts of the rinsing composition.
0% by weight, preferably about 1 to about 35% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 18% by weight
And more preferably from about 2 to about 10% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient.       [0035]   The composition added in the dryer is typically about 0.01 to about 0.01% of the composition added in the dryer.
About 40% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 20% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 1%
Contains 0% by weight of a fabric improving active. Direct application to fabric, eg by spray mechanism
The composition added in the aqueous dryer is lower, typically less than about the composition.
0.01 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably
About 0.2 to about 5% by weight, more preferably about 0.3 to about 3% by weight, of the fabric improving activity.
Contains sexual components.       [0036]   Ingredients used as desired   The fabric protective composition of the present invention provides the performance of the fabric improving active ingredient, for example, wrinkle suppression,
Improve in areas such as abrasion, dirt release, or other properties, such as odor control,
Can include other optional ingredients to add antimicrobial properties, etc.
You. Examples of optional components used are listed below, but are not limited thereto.
Absent.       [0037]   Fiber lubricant   The present invention is intended to impart lubricating properties to textiles, especially to the fibers of clothing, or to provide slipperiness.
Optionally, a fiber lubricant used if desired can be used. Reason
Without being bound by theory, fiber lubricants make the fibers easier to move (slip) each other and get wet
Or to release the fibers from wrinkling on wet fabrics. Fiber
After drying, fiber lubricants, especially silicone, provide lubricity and re-wrinkle fabrics
The tendency can be reduced.       [0038] (A)silicone   The present invention uses silicone, a preferred fiber lubricant, for fabrics, especially clothing.
It can impart lubricating properties to the fiber or increase the sliding ability of the fiber.
Examples of silicones useful in the compositions of the present invention include non-curable silicones such as poly
Dimethyl silicone and volatile silicone, and curable silicone, such as
Amino silicones, phenyl silicones and hydroxy silicones
You. The term "silicone" as used herein, unless otherwise indicated, is preferably
Emulsified including commercially available silicone and silicone emulsified in the composition
Means silicone. Preferably, the silicone is hydrophobic and irritating and toxic
No harm when applied to fabric or in contact with human skin
Chemically stable under normal use and storage conditions and adheres to fabrics
Can be.       [0039]   The composition of the invention is delivered from a spray delivery device in a consumer home setting.
In some cases, non-curable silicones such as polydimethyl silicones, especially volatile silicones
Corn is preferred. Curable and / or reactive silicones, such as amino
Functional silicone and reactive groups such as Si-OH, Si-H, silane, etc.
Silicone, which is sprayed but does not adhere to clothing and is used for flooring, e.g. carpet, car
Pets, concrete floors, tiled floors, linoleum floors, bathtub floors,
Some of the resulting composition leaves a silicone layer, which can be cured and / or
It is less preferred in this situation because it may bind. Bound to the surface
Such silicones are difficult to remove from flooring surfaces. Flooring for that
May become slippery, which may pose a danger to the family. Curability and reactivity
Silicone can be used in things like flexible bags and other non-sprayable fabrics.
Processing methods, such as dipping, adding during washing, adding during rinsing, and drying
Can be used in compositions specifically designed for use in the method of adding in. Many
Many types of amino-functional silicones also cause fabric yellowing. Like this, cloth
Also, silicones that cause discoloration are undesirable.       [0040]   Preferred silicones have the formula [(CH₃)₂SiO]_n(Where n is about 3 to about 7)
Volatile silicone, which is preferably about 5 (D5)).
Fluid or the formula (CH₃)₃SiO [(CH₃)₂SiO]_mSi (CH₃) ₃ (Wherein m may be 0 or more, and the viscosity of the silicone at 25 ° C. is preferably about
(With an average value such that it is less than 5 centistokes)
Polymer fluid.       [0041]   Useful and preferred non-volatile silicones for the compositions of the present invention are polyalkyl and
And / or a silicone fluid of phenyl silicone and a gum having the formula:
You.       [0042]     A-Si (R₂) -O- [Si (R₂) -O-]_q-Si (R₂) -A   An alkyl group (R) substituted on the siloxane chain, or at the end of the siloxane chain
The substituted alkyl group (A) is such that the resulting silicone remains fluid at room temperature.
As long as there is a certain structure, it may have any structure.       [0043]   Each R group is preferably alkyl, aryl, hydroxy, or hydroxya.
Alkyl, and mixtures thereof, more preferably each R is methyl, ethyl
Propyl or phenyl, most preferably R is methyl. Siri
Each A group that blocks the end of the corn chain is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy,
It may be a hydroxy, propoxy, and aryloxy group, preferably methyl
is there. Suitable A groups include hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy, and
And propoxy. q is preferably an integer from about 7 to about 8,000.
The preferred silicone is polydimethylsiloxane, the more preferred silicone
Has a viscosity at 25 ° C. of about 50 to about 1,000,000 centistokes
Polydimethylsiloxane. Volatile silicone and non-volatile polydimethylsilo
Mixtures of xane are also preferred. Suitable examples are Dow Corning Corporation and Gener
Includes silicones available from al Electric Company.       [0044]   Other useful but less preferred silicone materials than polydimethylsiloxane
Includes materials having the formula:       [0045] HO- [Si (CH₃)₂-O]_x-{Si (OH) [(CH₂)₃-NH- (CH₂)₂-NH₂ ] O}_yWherein x and y vary depending on the molecular weight of the silicone and
Viscosity from about 10,000 cst to about 500,000 cst. This material is called "a
Also called "modimethicone". High numbers, for example, above about 0.5 mmole equivalent
Silicones containing amine groups can also be used, but can cause fabric yellowing
It is not preferable.       [0046]   Similarly, usable silicone materials have the formula (R¹)_aG_3-a-Si-(-OSiG₂)_n-(OSig_b(R¹)_2-b)_m-O-Si
G_3-a(R¹)_a Where G is hydrogen, phenyl, OH, and / or C₁~ C₈From alkyl
A represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 3, b represents 0 or 1,
The sum of n + m is a number from 1 to about 2,000;¹Is the formula C_pH_2pMonovalent group of L
Where p is an integer of 2 to 8, and L is −N (R²) CH₂-CH₂−N (R²)₂, −N (R²)₂, -N⁺(R²)₃A⁻,and -N⁺(R²) CH₂-CH₂N⁺H₂A⁻ Selected from the group consisting of²Is hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, saturated charcoal
Each A is selected from the group consisting of hydride groups⁻Is a compatible anion, such as halo
Gender ion), and the formula R³-N⁺(CH₃)₂-Z- [Si (CH₃)₂O]_f-Si (CH₃)₂-Z-N⁺(CH
₃)₂-R³・ 2CH₃COO⁻ (Where Z is -CH₂-CH (OH) -CH₂O-CH₂)₃-And R³Is
Represents a long chain alkyl group, and f represents an integer of at least about 2. Corresponding to       [0047]   In the formulas shown here, the definitions apply individually and include the average.       [0048]   Another silicone that can be used but not as preferred as polydimethylsiloxane is
It has the following formula:       [0049] (CH₃)₃Si- [O-Si (CH₃)₂]_n-{OSi (CH₃) [(CH₂)₃-NH- (C
H₂)₂-NH₂]}_m-OSi (CH₃)₃ In the formula, n and m are the same as described above. Preferred silicones of this type are textile
Silicone that does not cause discoloration.       [0050]   Alternatively, the silicone material forms as part or part of the oligosaccharide molecule
be able to. These materials provide lubrication benefits in addition to the expected fabric protection properties.
Give points. Another example of a dual function silicone material useful in the present invention is a shape-retaining copolymer.
Siloxane macromer is grafted thereto. Such heavy
The coalesced non-silicone skeleton has a molecular weight of about 5,000 to about 1,000,000.
The polymer should have a glass transition temperature (Tg),
The temperature at which the state changes from a solid state to a plastic state, should exceed about -20 ° C
is there. The shape-retaining silicone-containing polymers useful in the present invention include the following,
This will be described in more detail together with the polymer.       [0051]   If present, the silicone will at least provide fiber lubricity
An effective amount, typically from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the use composition, preferably from about 0 to about 5%.
. It is present in an amount from 2 to about 3% by weight, more preferably from about 0.3 to about 2% by weight.       [0052]   Silicone may optionally be present in the fabric protection composition added during rinsing of the present invention.
It is also a useful component to use. Silicone is polydimethylsiloxane (poly
Dimethyl silicone or PDMS), or a derivative thereof, such as aminosilico
Or ethoxylated silicone. PDMS is a low molecular weight, e.g.
Degree of about 2 to about 5000 cSt, preferably about 5 to about 500 cSt, more preferably about 5 to about 500 cSt.
A silicone that is between 25 and about 200 cSt. Silicone emulsion
It can be conveniently used to make the bright compositions. But fabric flexibility
In compositions containing imparting active ingredients, the silicone is at least initially emulsified.
Preferably not. That is, the silicone should be emulsified in the composition itself.
You. During the manufacture of the composition, the silicone preferably comprises water and optionally other,
It is added to a "water sheet" comprising components that usually stay in the aqueous phase.       [0053]   Preferably, low molecular weight PDMS is used in the fabric protection composition of the present invention. Low
Molecular weight PDMS is easily formulated without pre-emulsification.       [0054]   Silicone derivatives such as amino-functional silicones, quaternized silicones,
And silicone-derived compounds containing Si-OH, Si-H, and / or Si-Cl bonds.
Conductors can be used. However, these silicone derivatives are usually
Higher adhesion to the fabric, accumulates on the fabric after repeated treatment, and absorbs the fabric
May actually be lowered.       [0055]   When added to water, the fabric softener composition becomes a cationic fabric softener active.
And adheres to the surface of the fabric to provide a fabric softening effect. But automatic washing machine
Typical laundering methods using high levels of softening active ingredients and / or
Or after many cycles, the water absorbency of the cotton fabric may be significantly reduced. This level
When used as a fabric softening active ingredient, silicone has a fabric softening
Improves the water absorption of fabrics, especially freshly treated fabrics, without adversely affecting performance
. Since silicone is inherently hydrophobic, the mechanism by which this improved water absorption occurs is not well understood.
Not. Improving water absorption, not decreasing water absorption, is very much
That is surprising. PDMS, in addition to improving fabric rewetability,
Improves the ease of applying iron.       [0056]   The amount of PDMS required to significantly improve water absorption depends on the initial rewet performance
Differently, its initial rewet performance depends on the type of detergent used for washing. Yes
The effective amount is about 2 ppm to about 50 ppm, preferably about 5 to about 20 ppm in the rinsing water.
. The ratio of PDMS to the softening active may be from about 2: 100 to about 50: 100, preferably
Or about 3: 100 to about 35: 100, more preferably about 4: 100 to about 25:
100. This is typically about 0.2% to about 20%, preferably about 0.5%.
% To about 10%, more preferably about 1% to about 5% silicone.       [0057]   (B)Synthetic solid particles   Average particle size less than about 10 microns, preferably less than 5 microns, more preferably
Are solid polymeric particles less than about 1 micron, such as Velustrol available from Clariant.
P-40 Oxidized polyethylene emulsion works as a "roller-bearing"
And can be used as a lubricant. If solid polymeric particles are present, these particles
Is an effective amount to provide lubricity of the fiber, typically from about 0.01 to about 0.01% of the composition used.
About 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight.
It is present in an amount of 0.5% by weight.       [0058]Shape-retaining polymer   These polymers may be natural or synthetic, and by forming a coating,
It can work by exhibiting adhesive and / or adhesive properties. For example,
The present invention relates to the use of an arm-forming and / or adhesive polymer,
, Especially the shape of the garment. "Adhesive" means a solution or dispersion
When applied to the fiber surface and dried, the polymer can bind to the surface
means. The polymer can form a coating on the surface or is between two fibers,
When in contact with those two fibers, the two fibers can be joined together. Other heavy
The coalescing, for example starch, can be cured by pressing the treated fabric with a hot iron.
A membrane can be formed and / or the fibers can be bound together. Such
The coating has adhesive strength, cohesive failure strength, and cohesive failure strain.       [0059]   Examples of natural polymers are starch and its derivatives, and chitin and its derivatives
Body, but not limited to.       [0060]   Synthetic polymers useful in the present invention are comprised of monomers. Forming the synthetic polymer of the present invention
Examples of monomers that can be used to form include low molecular weight C₁~ C₆The unsaturated
Organic mono- and polycarboxylic acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid
, Crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and their
Mixture, the acid and C₁~ C₁₂Alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, 1-
Propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propano
, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol, 2-methyl-
1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol,
1-methyl-1-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-pentanol, 3-methyl-
1-pentanol, t-butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-ethyl-1-but
Tanol, neodecanol, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octane
Tanol, 6-methyl-1-heptanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 3
, 5-dimethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-1-hexanol
, Esters of 1-decanol, 1-dodecanol, etc., and mixtures thereof
Objects, but not limited to these. Examples of the ester include acrylic acid
Chill, ethyl acrylate, t-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methacrylate
Hydroxyethyl acrylate, methoxyethyl methacrylate, and mixtures thereof
Amides and imides of the acids, for example N, N-dimethylacrylamide, Nt
-Butylacrylamide, maleimide, low molecular weight unsaturated alcohol,
For example, vinyl alcohol (produced by hydrolysis of vinyl acetate after polymerization), allyl
Alcohols, esters of said alcohols with low molecular weight carboxylic acids, such as vinyl acetate
, Vinyl propionate, ethers of the alcohols, such as methyl vinyl ether
, Aromatic vinyl such as styrene, alpha-methylstyrene, t-butylstyrene
Polar vinyl heterocyclic compounds such as len, vinyl toluene, polystyrene macromer, etc.
For example, vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyridine, vinyl alcohol
Midazole, and mixtures thereof, other unsaturated amines and amides,
For example, vinylamine, diethylenetriamine, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate
Salts, ethenylformamide, vinylsulfonate, salts of the above acids and amines,
Molecular weight of unsaturated hydrocarbons and derivatives such as ethylene, propylene,
Tadiene, cyclohexadiene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, and their
Mixtures, and their alkyl quaternized derivatives, and mixtures thereof.
However, the present invention is not limited to these. Preferably, the monomer is a vinyl alcohol
Coal, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate,
Methyl methacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate, acrylic
N-butyl acrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, methacryl
2-ethylhexyl acid, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, N, N-dimethyl
Acrylamide, N, N-dimethylmethacrylamide, Nt-butylacryl
Amide, vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl pyridine, adipic acid, diethylene triamid
, Their salts and their alkyl quaternized derivatives, and mixtures thereof
Selected from the group consisting of:       [0061]   Preferably, the monomer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from about -20C to about 150C.
° C, preferably about -10 ° C to about 150 ° C, more preferably about 0 ° C to about 100 ° C,
Homopolymers and / or copolymers (ie, film-forming and / or adhesive polymerisation)
And most preferably, the adhesive polymer is dried to form a film.
Tg is low so that it is not excessively sticky or "not sticky" when touched
At least about 25 ° C. Preferably, the polymer is in water and / or alcohol
It is soluble and / or dispersible. The polymer typically has a molecular weight of at least
About 500, preferably about 1,000 to about 2,000,000, more preferably about
5,000 to about 1,000,000, with some polymers being more preferred.
From about 30,000 to about 300,000.       [0062]   A homopolymer which can be used for the film-forming and / or adhesive polymer of the present invention;
Examples of copolymers are adipic acid / dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylene
Liamine copolymer, adipic acid / epoxypropyldiethylenetriamine copolymer
Body, poly (vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), polyvinyl
Nyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyridine n-oxide, methacryloyl ethyl solid
In / methacrylate copolymer, ethyl acrylate / methyl methacrylate /
Methacrylic acid / acrylic acid copolymer, polyamine resin, and polyquaternary amine
Resin, poly (ethenylformamide), poly (vinylamine) hydrochloride, poly (bi
Nyl alcohol-co-6% vinylamine), poly (vinyl alcohol-co-12)
% Vinylamine), poly (vinyl alcohol-co-6% vinylamine hydrochloride),
And poly (vinyl alcohol-co-12% vinylamine hydrochloride).
It is not limited to these. Preferably, the copolymer and / or homopolymer
The body is adipic acid / dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylenetriamine
Polymer, poly (vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate),
Rivinyl alcohol, ethyl acrylate / methyl methacrylate / methacryl
Acid / acrylic acid copolymer, methacryloylethyl betaine / methacrylate copolymer
Coalescence, polyquaternary amine resin, poly (ethenylformamide), poly (vinyl
Min) hydrochloride, poly (vinyl alcohol-co-6% vinylamine), poly (vinyl
Alcohol-co-12% vinylamine), poly (vinyl alcohol-co-6%)
Vinylamine hydrochloride) and poly (vinyl alcohol-co-12% vinylamide)
Hydrochloride).       [0063]   An example of a preferred commercially available polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone / dimethylamido.
Noethyl methacrylate copolymer, for example, commercially available from GAF Chemicals Corporation
Polymer 958 (trade name), molecular weight about 100,000 and Polymer 937,
Molecular weight about 1,000,000, adipic acid / dimethylaminohydroxypropyldi
Ethylene triamine copolymer, such as commercially available from Sandoz Chemicals Corporation
Cartaretin F-4 (trade name) and F-23, methacryloylethyl betaine / methac
Relate copolymers, such as Diafor, available from Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation
mer Z-SM (trade name), polyvinyl alcohol copolymer resin such as Air Products
 and Vinex 2019 (trade name) from Clariant or Mo
weol (trade name), adipic acid / epoxypropyldiethylenetriamine copolymer
For example, Delsette 101 (trade name) commercially available from Hercules Incorporated, Polyamide
Resin such as Cypro 515 (trade name) commercially available from Cytec Industries, poly quaternary
Amine resins such as Kymene 557H (trade name) available from Hercules Incorporated;
And polyvinylpyrrolidone / acrylic acid, such as Sokalan EG 3 commercially available from BASF
10 (trade name), but not limited to these.       [0064]   Preferred polymers useful in the present invention are copolymers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers.
It is selected from the group consisting of bodies. The polymer is a linear random or block copolymer
, And mixtures thereof. Such hydrophobic / hydrophilic copolymers are typically
Indicates that the ratio of hydrophobic mono / hydrophilic monomer is from about 95: 5 to about 20:20 by weight of the copolymer.
80, preferably from about 90:10 to about 40:60, more preferably from about 80:20 to
It is about 50:50. A hydrophobic monomer can be a single hydrophobic monomer or a hydrophobic monomer.
Comprising a mixture of nomers, wherein the hydrophilic monomer is a single hydrophilic monomer or
It can comprise a mixture of hydrophilic monomers. The term "hydrophobic" used here
Sex is consistent with its standard meaning of lack of affinity for water and
"Aqueous" conforms to its standard meaning of having an affinity for water. mono
As used herein with respect to polymeric materials, including mer units and copolymers,
"Hydrophobic" means substantially insoluble in water, and "hydrophilic" is substantially insoluble in water.
Means soluble. In this regard, “substantially insoluble in water” refers to distillation (or
Or about 25% at a concentration of about 0.2% by weight in water, preferably about 0%
. Does not dissolve 1% by weight (calculated based on the weight of monomer or polymer in addition to water)
Used for materials. "Substantially soluble in water" refers to distilled (or equivalent) water,
A material that dissolves at about 0.2% by weight, preferably about 0.1% by weight at 25 ° C.
Used for fees. The terms “soluble”, “solubility”, etc. are used for the purposes of the present invention.
Dissolve in water or other solvents to form a homogeneous solution, as is well understood by those skilled in the art.
It corresponds to the maximum concentration of (applicable) monomers or polymers that can be formed.       [0065]   Examples of useful hydrophobic monomers include acrylic acid C₁~ C₁₈Alkyl esters, examples
For example, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, t-butyl acrylate, methacryl
Acid C₁~ C₁₈Alkyl esters such as methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid 2
-Ethylhexyl, methoxyethyl methacrylate, vinyl alcohol of carboxylic acid
Esters such as vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate, vinyl neodecanoate,
Aromatic vinyl such as styrene, t-butylstyrene, vinyltoluene, vinyl
For example, methyl vinyl ether, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, ethylene
, Propylene, other unsaturated hydrocarbons, etc., and mixtures thereof
However, the present invention is not limited to these. Preferred hydrophobic monomers include acrylic
Methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate
Chill, n-butyl acrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, and mixtures thereof
There is. Examples of useful hydrophilic monomers are unsaturated organic monocarboxylic acids and the like.
And polycarboxylic acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic
Acids and their half esters, itaconic acid, unsaturated alcohols such as vinyl
Alcohol, allyl alcohol, a polar vinyl heterocyclic compound such as vinyl pyro
Lidone, vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyridine, vinyl imidazole, vinyl
Amines, vinylsulfonates, unsaturated amides such as acrylamide,
For example, N, N-dimethylacrylamide, Nt-butylacrylamide, meta
Hydroxyethyl acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, the above acids and
And amine salts, and the like, and mixtures thereof, but are not limited thereto.
No. Preferred hydrophilic monomers include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, N, N-dimethyl
Acrylamide, N, N-dimethylmethacrylamide, Nt-butylacrylic
Amide, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, vinylpyrrolidone, and their salts
And their alkyl quaternized derivatives, and mixtures thereof.       [0066]   Examples of the polymer used in the present invention include the following substances (the composition of the copolymer is
Shown as approximate weight percent of each monomer used in the polymerization reaction used in the preparation
), That is, a vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate copolymer (about 30% by weight of vinylpyrrolidone)
%), Dimethylacrylamide / t-butyl acrylate / methacrylic acid
Ethylhexyl acid copolymer (10/45/45), vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate
/ Butyl acrylate copolymer (10/78/12 and 10/70/20),
Vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl propionate copolymer (5/95), vinylcaprol
Butam / vinyl acetate copolymer (5/95), acrylic acid / acrylic acid / t-butyl
(25/75), and a styler commercially available under the trade name Ultrahold from Ciba Geigy
Resin (ethyl acrylate / acrylic acid / Nt-butylacrylamide copolymer)
Combined), Resyn 28-1310 (trade name) commercially available from National Starch, and from BASF
Commercially available Luviset CA 66 (trade name) (vinyl acetate / vinyl propionate / croton)
Acid 50/40/10), Resyn 28-2930 (trade name) commercially available from National Starch
Vinyl acetate / vinyl neodecanoate / crotonic acid copolymer), from Union Carbide
Commercially available Amerhold DR-25 (trade name) (ethyl acrylate / methacrylic acid / methacrylic acid)
Methyl luate / acrylic acid copolymer) and Poligen A (trade name) available from BASF
) (Polyacrylate dispersions), but are not limited to
.       [0067]   Preferably, the shape-retaining polymer comprises an effective amount of a monomer having a carboxyl group.
including. Highly preferred shape-retaining copolymers are hydrophobic monomers, and unsaturated
Organic monocarboxylic and polycarboxylic acid monomers, such as acrylic acid,
Methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and
A hydrophilic monomer comprising a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof;
Contains other hydrophilic monomers. Hydrophilic unsaturated monocarboxylic acid
And examples of polycarboxylic acid monomers are acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid
, Maleic acid and its half esters, itaconic acid, and their salts, and their
Is a mixture of Examples of hydrophobic monomers are the above-described unsaturated organic monocarbohydrates.
Acid and polycarboxylic acid and C₁~ C₁₂Alcohols such as methanol, eta
Nol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-
1-propanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol,
2-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-
Butanol, 1-methyl-1-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-pentanol,
3-methyl-1-pentanol, t-butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-e
Cyl-1-butanol, and mixtures thereof, preferably methanol, ethanol
, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-1
Esters of propanol, t-butanol, and mixtures thereof,
However, the present invention is not limited to these. One highly preferred copolymer is acrylic
The acid and t-butyl acrylate monomer units are preferably converted to acrylic acid / acrylic acid.
The ratio of t-butyl luate is about 90:10 to about 10:90, preferably about 70:30 to about 10:30.
15:85, more preferably from about 40:60 to about 20:80. In the present invention
Examples of acrylic acid / t-butyl acrylate copolymers for use typically have a molecular weight of about
1,000 to about 2,000,000, preferably about 5,000 to about 1,000,000
Acrylic acid, more preferably from about 30,000 to about 300,000.
/ T-butyl acrylate has an approximate weight ratio of about 25:75 and an average molecular weight of about 7
A copolymer of from 000 to about 100,000, and acrylic acid / acrylic acid
The approximate weight ratio of t-butyl is about 35:65 and the average molecular weight is about 60,000-
The copolymer is about 90,000, but is not limited thereto.       [0068]   The film-forming and / or adhesive polymer of the present invention is effective at least for shape retention
Amount, typically from about 0.05% to about 10% by weight of the use composition, preferably about 0.1% by weight.
To about 5% by weight, more preferably about 0.2 to about 3% by weight, and even more preferably about 0.
3 to about 1.5% by weight.       [0069]   The adhesive polymer may be present in the composition in an amount of about 0.5% by weight of the dry fabric of the polymer.
001 to about 1% by weight, preferably about 0.01 to about 0.5% by weight, more preferably
It is present in an amount sufficient to provide about 0.02 to about 0.4% by weight.       [0070]   The composition is used in an amount effective to impart adhesion and film forming properties to the composition.
Higher or higher as long as it can be effectively applied for its intended purpose.
It does not preclude the use of low levels of polymer.       [0071]   Combines silicone and film-forming polymer to provide a preferred wrinkle reducing active
Can be manufactured. Typically, the weight ratio of silicone to film-forming polymer is
About 10: 1 to about 1:10, preferably about 5: 1 to about 1: 5, more preferably about 2
: 1 to about 1: 2. Typically, the preferred wrinkle reduction activity of the silicone + polymer
The sexual component comprises about 0.1 to about 8%, preferably about 0.3 to about 5% by weight of the composition,
More preferably, it is present in an amount of about 0.5 to about 3% by weight.       [0072]   Optionally used but preferred adhesives and / or adhesives useful in the compositions of the present invention.
Or, the film-forming polymer actually contains a silicone moiety within the polymer itself. these
Preferred polymers are silicone and the above-mentioned hydrophilic and / or hydrophobic monomers.
-Containing graft and block copolymers. Spray of the invention
The silicone-containing copolymer in the composition may have shape retention, body, and / or
Gives a good and flexible fabric feel. Highly preferred silicone-containing copolymers
The body consists of hydrophobic monomers and unsaturated organic monocarboxylic acids and polycarbonates.
Rubonic acid monomers such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid
And its half-esters, itaconic acid, and their salts, and mixtures thereof.
Comprising a hydrophilic monomer, and optionally other hydrophilic monomers.       [0073]   The silicone-containing graft and block copolymers useful in the present invention are both:
Has characteristics. (1) the silicone moiety is covalently bonded to the non-silicone moiety; (2) the molecular weight of the silicone moiety is from about 1,000 to about 50,000; (3) The non-silicone portion dissolves the entire copolymer in the wrinkle suppressing composition medium or
The copolymer must be attached / cohered to the dispersed and treated fabric.       [0074]   Suitable silicone copolymers include the following materials.       [0075] (A)Silicone graft copolymer   Preferred silicone-containing polymers are silicone groups comprising acrylate groups.
A raft copolymer, as disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,658,557, Bolich et al., 1
Promulgated August 19, 997, U.S. Patent No. 4,693,935, Mazurek, 198.
Promulgated on September 15, 2007, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,728,571, Clemens et al.
, Issued March 1, 1988, together with their methods of manufacture.
You. Another silicone-containing polymer is disclosed in US Pat.
No., 480,634, Hayama et al., Promulgated on October 2, 1996, No. 5,16.
No. 6,276, Hayama et al., Promulgated November 24, 1992, No. 5,061,
No. 481, promulgated on November 24, 1992, Suzuki et al., US Pat.
No. 6,609, Bolich et al., Promulgated April 21, 1992, U.S. Pat.
00,658, Bolich et al., Issued March 31, 1992, U.S. Pat.
100,657, Ansher-Jackson et al., Promulgated March 31, 1992, USA
Patent No. 5,104,646, Bolich et al., Promulgated on April 14, 1992.
It is described in each specification.       [0076]   These polymers preferably have a vinyl polymer-like skeleton and a monovalent skeleton on the skeleton.
A siloxane polymer-like moiety and non-silicone hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers
Includes grafted copolymers.       [0077]   The silicone-containing monomer is represented by the following general formula.         X (Y)_nSi (R)_3-mZ_m In the formula, X is a polymerizable group, for example, a vinyl group, and is a part of a polymer skeleton;
Y is a divalent linking group and R is hydrogen, hydroxyl, lower alkyl (eg, C₁ ~ C₄), Aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, or alkylamino
, Z is a monovalent polymeric siloxane moiety having an average molecular weight of at least about 500
Which is substantially non-reactive under copolymerization conditions and has a vinyl polymer-like skeleton as described above.
And n is 0 or 1, and m is an integer of 1 to 3.       [0078]   Preferred silicone-containing monomers have a weight average molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 50.
3,000, preferably from about 3,000 to about 40,000, most preferably about 50,000
00 to about 20,000.       [0079]   Preferred silicone-containing monomers have the formula: Embedded image      [0080]   In these structures, m is an integer of 1 to 3, preferably 1, and p is 0 or 1.
And q is an integer of 2 to 6, and n is an integer of 0 to 4, preferably 0 or 1.
More preferably 0, R¹Is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy,
Aryl or alkylamino, preferably R¹Is alkyl and R ″ is a
X is hydrogen or hydrogen.           CH (R³) = C (R⁴)- And R³Is hydrogen or -COOH, preferably hydrogen;⁴Is hydrogen,
Chill or -CH₂COOH, preferably methyl, and Z is           R⁵− [Si (R⁶) (R⁷) -O-]_r And R⁵, R⁶, And R⁷Is independently lower alkyl, alkoxy, a
Alkylamino, hydrogen or hydroxyl, preferably alkyl, and r is about 1
0 to about 700, preferably about 40 to about 600, more preferably about 70 to about 300
Is an integer. Most preferably R⁵, R⁶, And R⁷Is methyl and p = 0
, Q = 3.       [0081]   Silicone-containing adhesive and / or film forming copolymers useful in the present invention include
% To about 90%, preferably about 10% to about 80%, more preferably about 40% to about 7%.
5% of the hydrophobic monomer, 0% to about 90%, preferably about 5% to about 80% of the parent
Aqueous monomer, and about 5% to about 50%, preferably about 10% to about 40%, and more
Preferably, about 15% to about 25% comprises the silicone-containing monomer.       [0082]   The composition of a particular copolymer will help determine its formulation properties. In fact, certain sparse
With proper selection and combination of aqueous, hydrophilic and silicone containing components,
The coalescence can be optimized for incorporation into a particular medium. For example, aqueous formulations
The polymer soluble in the product is 0% to about 70%, preferably about 5% to about 70% hydrophobic polymer.
And from about 30% to about 98%, preferably from about 30% to about 80% of a hydrophilic polymer.
Nomer, and preferably comprises about 1% to about 40% of a silicone-containing monomer.
. The dispersible polymer is preferably from 0% to about 70%, more preferably from about 5% to about 70%.
70% hydrophobic monomer, and about 20% to about 80%, more preferably about 20%
From about 60% of a hydrophilic monomer and from about 1% to about 40% of a silicone-containing monomer
Including       [0083]   The silicone-containing copolymer preferably has a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about
1,000,000, preferably from about 30,000 to about 300,000.       [0084]   Preferred polymers preferably have a Tg or Tm as defined above of about -20 ° C.
Vinyl polymer skeleton, and the weight-average molecular weight grafted on the skeleton
About 1,000 to about 50,000, preferably about 5,000 to about 40,000,
And preferably a polydimethylsiloxane mask having a molecular weight of about 7,000 to about 20,000.
Comprising romers. This polymer is formulated into the final composition and then dried
When the polymer phase is a discontinuous phase comprising a polydimethylsiloxane macromer,
And a polymer that separates into a continuous phase containing a skeleton. Cost for use in the present invention
Typical silicone grafted polymers include the following materials (copolymer
The composition is indicated by the approximate weight% of each monomer used in the polymerization reaction for producing the copolymer.
). N, N-dimethylacrylamide / isobutyl methacrylate / (PDMS
Chromer-estimated molecular weight 20,000) (PDMS is polydimethylsiloxane
(20/60/20 w / w / w), copolymer having an average molecular weight of about 400,000
, N, N-dimethylacrylamide / (PDMS macromer-estimated molecular weight 20,
000) (80/20 w / w), copolymer having an average molecular weight of about 300,000,
T-butyl acrylate / N, N-dimethylacrylamide / (PDMS macromer-
Estimated molecular weight 10,000) (70/10/20), average molecular weight about 400,000
And (N, N, N-trimethylammonioethyl methacrylate)
Chloride) / N, N-dimethylacrylamide / (PDMS macromer-approximate)
(Molecular weight 15,000) (40/40/20) and an average molecular weight of about 150,000.
Polymer. Highly preferred shape-retaining copolymers of this type are hydrophobic monomers, silicones.
Corn-containing monomers, and unsaturated organic monocarboxylic acids and polycars
Bonic acid monomers such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid
Including its half-esters, itaconic acids, and their salts, and mixtures thereof.
Including a hydrophilic monomer. Highly preferred copolymers are acrylic acid,
Consisting of t-butyl acrylate and silicone-containing monomer units, preferably about
20% to about 90%, preferably about 30% to about 80%, more preferably about 50% to
About 75% t-butyl acrylate, about 5% to about 60%, preferably about 8% to about 4%;
5%, more preferably about 10% to about 30% acrylic acid, and about 5% to about 50%
%, Preferably about 7% to about 40%, more preferably about 10% to about 30%,
Molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 50,000, preferably about 5,000 to about 40,000
0, most preferably from about 7,000 to about 20,000 polydimethylsiloxane.
Including. Acrylic acid / t-butyl acrylate / polydimethylsiloxane useful in the present invention
An example of a xanmacromer copolymer is the approximate monomer weight ratio of acrylic acid t
-Butyl / acrylic acid / (polydimethylsiloxane macromer, estimated molecular weight 10
, 000) (70/10/20 w / w / w), both having an average molecular weight of about 300,000
Polymer, t-butyl acrylate / acrylic acid / (polydimethylsiloxane macro
, Estimated molecular weight 10,000) (65/25/10 w / w / w), average molecular weight
About 200,000 copolymers, t-butyl acrylate / acrylic acid / (polyimide
Tylsiloxane macromer, estimated molecular weight 10,000) (63/20/17),
Copolymer having an average molecular weight of about 120,000 to about 150,000, and methacryl
N-butyl acid / acrylic acid / (polydimethylsiloxane macromer, approximate molecular weight
20,000) (70/10/20), copolymer having an average molecular weight of about 100,000
However, it is not limited to these. A useful copolymer of this type is Mitsub
Diahold (trade name) ME available from ishi Chemicals Corp., t-butyl acrylate
/ Acrylic acid / (polydimethylsiloxane macromer, estimated molecular weight 12,000
) (60/20/20), a copolymer having an average molecular weight of about 128,000.       [0085]   (B)Silicone block copolymer   A silicone block copolymer comprising a polysiloxane repeating unit is also referred to herein.
Useful.       [0086]   All examples of silicone-containing block copolymers are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
No. 5,523,365, Geck et al., Published Jun. 4, 1996.
Fabric, U.S. Patent No. 4,689,289, Crivello, promulgated August 25, 1987,
U.S. Pat. No. 4,584,356, Crivello, promulgated on April 22, 1986.
Description, Macromolecular Design, Concept & Practice, Ed .: M.K.Mishra, Pol
ymer Frontiers International, Inc., Hopewell Jct., and Block Copolymer
s, A. Noshay and J.E. McGrath, described in Academic Press, NY (1977)
. Other silicone block copolymers suitable for use herein are described in the above references.
And US Pat. No. 5,658,577, together with a method of manufacture.
It is a copolymer.       [0087]   Silicone-containing block copolymers useful in the present invention have the formulas AB, ABA,
And-(AB)_nWhere n is an integer of 2 or more. AB is 2
Represents a block structure, ABA represents a three-block structure, and-(AB)_n− Is
Represents a multi-block structure. The block copolymer comprises two blocks, three blocks, and
It also comprises mixtures of more multiblock combinations, as well as small amounts of homopolymers.       [0088]   The silicone block portion B is represented by the following polymeric structure.               − (SiR₂O)_m− Wherein R is independently hydrogen, hydroxy, C₁~ C₆Alkyl, C₁~ C₆A
Lucoxy, C₂~ C₆Alkylamino, styryl, phenyl, C₁~ C₆Archi
Selected from the group consisting of phenyl or alkoxy-substituted phenyl, preferably
And m is about 10 or more, preferably about 40 or more, more preferably about 60 or more.
Above, most preferably an integer of about 100 or more.       [0089]   Non-silicone block A is a non-silicone for silicone grafted copolymer
Monomers selected from the monomers described above for the hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers
Comprising a mer. Vinyl blocks are the preferred monomers. Block copolymerization
The body preferably comprises one or more non-silicone blocks, and up to about 50% by weight.
Preferably about 10 to about 20% by weight of one or more polydimethylsiloxane blocks
including.       [0090]   (C)Sulfur-bonded silicone-containing copolymer   Sulfur-bonded silicone-containing copolymers, including block copolymers, are also used herein.
Useful. As used herein in connection with silicone-containing copolymers, the term
"Yellow bonded" means that the copolymer has a sulfur bond (ie, -S-), a disulfide bond (ie,
-SS-) or a sulfhydryl group (i.e., -SH).
The sulfur-containing silicone-containing copolymer is represented by the following general formula.       [0091] Embedded imageWhere G₅And G₆Is independently alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, al
Coxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and -ZSA (A is
A vinyl polymer-like part consisting of qualitatively polymerized free radical polymerizable monomers
And Z is a divalent linking group (useful divalent linking groups Z are₁~ C₁₀Alkylene, al
Including, but not limited to, carylene, arylene, and alkoxyalkylene.
It is not limited. Preferably, Z is methylene, since it is commercially available
And propylene). Each G₂Comprises A, Each G₄Comprises A, Each R₁Is alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino,
A monovalent moiety selected from the group consisting of fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and hydroxyl
Minutes (preferably R₁May be independently the same or different,
Because it is sold, C_1-4Selected from the group consisting of alkyl and hydroxyl
Represents the selected monovalent moiety. Most preferably R₁Is methyl. ), Each R₂Is a divalent linking group (preferred divalent linking groups include C₁~ C₁₀Alkylene
, Arylene, alkarylene, and alkoxyalkylene
It is not limited to these. To facilitate the synthesis of the compound, preferably,
R₂Is C_1-3Alkylene and C₇~ C₁₀From the group consisting of alkalylene
Selected. Most preferably R₂Is -CH₂-, 1,3-propylene, and Embedded image Selected from the group consisting of Each R₃Are independently the same or different, and alkyl, aryl, a
Lucaryl, alkoxy, alkylamino, fluoroalkyl, hydrogen, and
A monovalent moiety selected from the group consisting of droxyl (preferably R₃Is German
On the other hand, since they may be the same or different and are commercially available, C_1-4A
Represents a monovalent moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl and hydroxyl. Most favorable
Preferably R₃Is methyl. ), Each R₄Is a divalent linking group (preferred divalent linking groups include C₁~ C₁₀Alkylene
, Arylene, alkarylene, and alkoxyalkylene
It is not limited to these. Preferably, for ease of synthesis, R₄Is
C_1-3Alkylene and C₇~ C₁₀Selected from the group consisting of
You. Most preferably R₄Is -CH₂-, 1,3-propylene, and Embedded image Selected from the group consisting of x is an integer of 0 to 3, y is an integer of 5 or more (preferably y is about 14 to about 700, preferably about 20
~ Is an integer of about 200), q is an integer of 0 to 3, At that time, at least one of the following is correct: q is an integer of at least 1; x is an integer of at least 1; G₅Comprises at least one -ZSA moiety, or G₆Comprises at least one -ZSA moiety.       [0092]   As mentioned above, A is a polymer formed from polymerized free radical polymerizable monomers.
It is a phenyl polymer-like part. A is typically the intended use of the composition and its
Based on the properties that the copolymer must have to achieve its intended purpose.
And select. When A comprises a block in the case of a block copolymer,
The capto functional group -SH is used to form one or both of the mercapto functional silicone compounds.
AB and / or ABA, respectively, depending on whether it is attached to a terminal silicon atom
A polymer having the structure is obtained. Vinyl polymer block or fragment of copolymer
And the weight ratio of the silicone moieties can vary. Preferred copolymers have different polymerization
Maintain the overall solubility of the polymer, while maintaining the unique properties of each of the body fragments
The weight ratio of the vinyl polymer fragment to the silicone fragment is about 98: 2 to 50:
50 is the copolymer.       [0093]   Sulfur-bonded silicone copolymers can be found in the U.S.A.
Patent No. 5,468,477, Kumar et al., Published November 21, 1995.
Cloth, and PCT Application WO 95/03776, assigned to 3M, 1995
Published February 9, 2008, in more detail.       [0094]   Other useful silicone-containing polymers include hydrophilic moieties, such as polyvinyl pyrrolide
Quaternary compounds, polyacrylates, polyacrylamides, polysulfonates
, And mixtures thereof, for example, incorporated herein by reference.
It is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,120,812.       [0095]   The film-forming and / or adhesive silicone-containing copolymer of the present invention comprises at least
An effective amount to maintain the shape, typically from about 0.05 to about 10 weights of the use composition.
%, Preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, more preferably about 0.2 to about 3% by weight.
, More preferably from about 0.3 to about 1.5% by weight.       [0096]   The silicone-containing copolymer is present in an amount of from about 0.001 to about 1 ply per unit weight of the dry fabric.
%, Preferably from about 0.01 to about 0.5% by weight, more preferably from about 0.02 to about 0.5% by weight.
0.4% by weight.       [0097]   If the optional cyclodextrin is present in the composition,
Polymers useful for maintaining shape in the composition are compatible with cyclodextrin, i.e.,
Forms a complex with cyclodextrin and forms cyclodextrin and / or polymerized
It should be substantially free of body performance. The formation of the complex
Both the ability of cyclodextrins to absorb odors and the ability of polymers to retain fabric shape are affected.
Resonates. In this case, there is a pendant group capable of forming a complex with cyclodextrin.
Are preferred because they can form complexes with cyclodextrins.
I don't. Examples of such monomers are C₇~ C₁₈Alcohol, such as neodecano
, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octanol, 6-methyl
-1-heptanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5-dimethyl-1-
Hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-1-hexanol, and 1-decano
Acrylates, acrylic or methacrylic esters, aromatic vinyls such as styrene
, 1-butylstyrene, vinyltoluene, and the like.       [0098]   Starch   Starch is usually not preferred as it makes the fabric less deformable. But den
Pun increases the "body" (body), which is often desirable. Starch is airo
It is particularly preferred for the compositions of the invention to be applied. If used, starch is included in the composition
Solubilized or dispersed in All types of starch, such as corn, wheat, rice
, Sorghum, waxy sorghum, waxy corn or tapioca, or
The present invention relates to their mixtures and their water-soluble or dispersible modifications or derivatives.
Can be used for the composition. Commercially available low-viscosity propoxylation and
And / or ethoxylated starch can be used in the present composition,
Low viscosity at very high solids concentrations and very well suited for spraying
New Suitable alkoxylated low viscosity starches are less than 1 micron in size
Hydrophobic starch particles that are easily dispersed in water and have ether-bonded hydrophilic groups
Of granular starch with monofunctional alkoxylating agent to give starch to starch
It is manufactured by A preferred method of making these materials is described in U.S. Pat.
, 462,283. According to the present invention, the propoxylation
Or the ethoxylated starch derivative may comprise from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of the use composition.
%, Preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 4% by weight.
To disperse in an aqueous medium.       [0099]   Lithium salt   The optional lithium salt may be used in fabric protection compositions of the present invention to reduce wrinkling of fabrics.
Useful for improving the damping effect. Examples of lithium salts useful in the present invention include lithium bromide.
Titanium, lithium chloride, lithium lactate, lithium benzoate, lithium acetate, sulfuric acid
Lithium, lithium tartrate and / or lithium bitartrate, preferably bromide
Lithium and / or lithium lactate, but not limited to
. Certain water-soluble salts, such as lithium benzoate, are complexed with cyclodextrins.
Form the body, if any cyclodextrin optionally used is present
Not preferred. An effective amount of the lithium salt is from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of the use composition.
%, Preferably about 0.5 to about 7% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight.
.       [0100]   Hydrophilic plasticizer   If desired, the composition may comprise fabric fibers, especially cotton fibers, and adhesive and / or
A hydrophilic plasticizer may be included to soften both the film-forming shape-retaining polymer.
it can. Examples of preferred hydrophilic plasticizers are short chain low molecular weight polyhydric alcohols, such as
Lycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol
, Dipropylene glycol, sorbitol, erythritol or a mixture thereof
Compound, more preferably diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol,
Glycol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic
When a plasticizer is used, the hydrophilic plasticizer is preferably used in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by weight of the composition used.
Or about 0.05-2% by weight, more preferably 0.1-1% by weight.
.       [0101]   Surfactant   Surfactants, which are used if desired, are highly preferred components of the present invention.
Surfactants include wrinkle inhibitors such as silicones and / or certain water-soluble
To facilitate dispersing and / or solubilizing relatively low shape retaining polymers,
Particularly useful for products. Surfactants have some plasticizing effect on shape-retaining polymers
To provide a more flexible polymer network. Such
Surfactants are preferably included when the composition is used in a spray delivery device.
Enhances the spray properties of the composition and makes the composition containing the fabric improving active ingredient more uniform
To prevent clogging of the spray device. To spread the composition lightly
This allows the composition to dry faster and use the treated material faster.
In concentrated compositions, surfactants allow for many active ingredients, such as antimicrobial active ingredients and
And fragrances are easily dispersed in the concentrated aqueous composition. Suitable surfactants useful in the present invention
Surfactants include nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and cationic surfactants
, Amphoteric surfactants, and mixtures thereof. Surfactant in the composition of the present invention
When used, surfactants are useful in providing one or more of the properties described herein.
An effective amount, typically about 0.01 to about 5% by weight of the use composition, preferably about 0.0
5 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, and even more preferably about 0 to about 3% by weight.
. 2 to about 1% by weight.       [0102]   A preferred type of surfactant is an ethoxylated surfactant such as ethylene.
Addition products of oxides with fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty amines, and the like.
If desired, a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and a fatty alcohol
, Fatty acids, addition products with fatty amines can be used. Ethoxylated surfactant
Sexual agents include compounds having the general formula:         R⁸-Z- (CH₂CH₂O)_sB Where R⁸Is an alkyl group or an alkylaryl group, and has about 6 to about
20, preferably from about 8 to about 18, more preferably from about 10 to about 15,
, Secondary and branched alkyl hydrocarbyl groups, primary, secondary and
Branched alkenyl hydrocarbyl groups, and / or primary, secondary and
Branched alkyl- and alkenyl-substituted phenolic hydrocarbyls
S is about 2 to about 45, preferably about 2 to about 20,
More preferably an integer from about 2 to about 15, wherein B is hydrogen, a carboxylate group, or
Or a sulfate group, and the bonding group Z is -O-, -C (O) O-, -C (O) N
(R)-, or -C (O) N (R)-, and mixtures thereof, wherein
R is, if present, R⁸Or hydrogen.       [0103]   The nonionic surfactant of the present invention has an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) of 5 to 5.
20 and preferably 6 to 15.       [0104]   Examples of preferred ethoxylated surfactants are A linear primary alcohol ethoxylate (R⁸Is C₈~ C₁₈, More preferred
Kuha C₁₀~ C₁₄An alkyl and / or alkenyl group, wherein s is from about 2 to about
8, preferably about 2 to about 6), A linear secondary alcohol ethoxylate (R⁸Is C₈~ C₁₈Alkyl and
And / or alkenyl such as 3-hexadecyl, 2-octadecyl, 4-ay
And s is from about 2 to about 10). -Alkylphenol ethoxylates (alkylphenols are primary and secondary
Alternatively, an alkyl group having 3 to 20, preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms in the branched chain structure.
Or having an alkenyl group and s is about 2 to about 12, preferably about 2 to about 8),
-Branched-chain alcohol ethoxylates (eg the well-known “OXO” process
Or branched branched primary and secondary alcohols (or Guer
bet alcohol) is ethoxylated) However, it is not limited to these.       [0105]   Particularly preferred materials are R⁸Is C₈~ C₁₆Linear and / or branched chain
And the number s of ethyleneoxy groups is about 2 to about 6, preferably about 2 to about 4.
Alkyl ethoxylate surfactant, more preferably R⁸Is C₈~ C_{1 5} Alkyl and s is from about 2.25 to about 3.5. These nonionic interfaces
The activator has an HLB of 6 to about 11, preferably about 6.5 to about 9.5, more preferably
Is from about 7 to about 9. Examples of commercially preferred surfactants include Ne
odol 91-2.5 (C₉~ C₁₀, S = 2.7, HLB = 8.5), Neodol 23-3 (C ₁₂ ~ C₁₃, S = 2.9, HLB = 7.9) and Neodol 25-3 (C₁₂~ C
_Fifteen, S = 2.8, HLB = 7.5), but are not limited thereto.
There is no. Quite surprisingly, these preferred surfactants are themselves
Not very water soluble (0.1% aqueous solutions of these surfactants are not clear)
However, at low levels, even in the absence of low molecular weight alcohol, a shape-retaining polymer, such as
Copolymer containing acrylic acid and t-butyl acrylate and containing silicone
The copolymer is effectively dissolved and / or dispersed to form a transparent composition.       [0106]   Ethoxylation (EO_5-100) Sorbitan fatty acids (C_12-18) Esthetic
Nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of More preferably
The surfactant is a laurate ester of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydride.
A mixture of sorbitol and a mixture of stearate esters of sorbitol anhydride,
And a mixture of oleate esters of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydride, from
Selected from the group consisting of: More preferably, the surfactant is ethylene oxide
Sorbitol and sorbitol, mainly consisting of monoester condensed with about 20 moles
Polysorbate 20, a mixture of laurate esters of tall anhydride, ethylene oxide
Sorbitol, mainly consisting of monoester condensed with about 20 moles of oxide
Polysorbate 60, a mixture of stearate esters of sorbitol anhydride, d
Sorbi, mainly consisting of monoester, condensed with about 20 moles of ethylene oxide
Polysorbate, a mixture of oleate esters of tall and sorbitol anhydride
80, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably, the interface
The activator is Polysorbate 60.       [0107]   Other examples of preferred ethoxylated surfactants include carboxylated alcohols.
Ethoxylate (also called ether carboxylate,⁸The carbon number of
12 to about 16 and s is about 5 to about 13), ethoxylated quaternary ammonium
PEG-5 cocomonium methosulfate, PEG-15 cocomonium chloride
, PEG-15 oleammonium chloride and bis (polyethoxyethanol)
Tallow ammonium chloride.       [0108]   Other suitable nonionic ethoxylated surfactants are ethylene oxide and hydrophobic
An ethoxylated alkylamine obtained from the condensation of an alkylamine,⁸of
The carbon number is about 8 to about 22 and s is about 3 to about 30.       [0109]   U.S. Pat. No. 4,565,647, Llenado, published Jan. 21, 1986.
Alkyl polysaccharides described in Nippon Fabrics are also suitable for use herein.
A xylated surfactant having from 8 to 30, preferably from about 10 to about 16, carbon atoms.
Certain hydrophobic groups and the number of saccharide units are from about 1.3 to about 10, preferably about
A polysaccharide which is from 1.3 to about 3, most preferably from about 1.3 to about 2.7, such as polyg
Lycoside, which has a hydrophilic group. Use all reducing sugars with 5 or 6 carbon atoms
For example, glucose, galactose and galactosyl moieties can be used.
The glucosyl moiety can be replaced. Intersugar linkages, for example,
And position 2, 3, 4, and / or 6 on the preceding sugar unit.
Preferred alkyl polyglycosides have the formula:         R²O (C_nH_2nO)_t(Glycosyl)_x Where R²Is an alkyl group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably 12 to 14 carbon atoms.
Alkyl, alkylphenyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl
N, or a mixture thereof, wherein n is 2 or 3, preferably
More preferably from about 1.3 to about 3, most preferably from about 1.3 to about 2.7. Glycosyl is good
Preferably it comes from glucose.       [0110]   Formulation of the composition of the present invention, including a silicone lubricant and / or silicone
Another section useful for solubilizing and / or dispersing the shape-retaining copolymer
Preferred surfactants are silicone surfactants. These materials are used alone
And / or preferably the above-mentioned preferred alkyl ethoxylate surfactants
It can be used in combination with an agent. Examples of silicone surfactants include dimethyl
Having a hydrophobic portion and one or more hydrophilic polyalkylene side chains
Is a polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane having the following general formula,
It is not limited to them.       [0111] R¹− (CH₃)₂SiO-[(CH₃)₂SiO]_a-[(CH₃) (R¹) SiO]_b−
Si (CH₃)₂-R¹ Wherein a + b is from about 1 to about 50, preferably from about 3 to about 30, more preferably about 10
~ 25, and each R¹Are the same or different and are methyl
And poly (ethylene oxide / propylene oxide) having the following general formula
Selected from the group consisting of polymer groups,     − (CH₂)_nO (C₂H₄O)_c(C₃H₆O)_dR² At least one R¹Is a poly (ethyleneoxy / propyleneoxy) copolymer
And n is 3 or 4, preferably 3, and the sum of c (all
From 1 to about 100, preferably from about 6 to about 100
, Wherein the sum of d is from 0 to about 14, preferably from 0 to about 3, more preferably
Or d is 0, and the sum of c + d is about 5 to about 150, preferably about 9 to about 100
And each R²Are the same or different, and have hydrogen and carbon number
From alkyl, which is 1-4, and acetyl groups, preferably hydrogen and methyl,
Selected from the group consisting of: Each polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane has at least
One poly (ethylene oxide / propylene oxide) copolymer group, R¹ Having.       [0112]   Examples of this type of surfactant are OSi Specialties, Inc., Danbury, Connecticut
Silwet (trade name) surfactants available from, but not limited to
There is no. Ethyleneoxy (C₂H₄Representative Silwet surfactants containing only O) groups
Is as follows. Name Average molecular weight Average a + b Average total c L-7608 600 19 L-7607 1,000 217 L-77 600 19 L-7605 6,000 20 99 L-7604 4,000 21 53 L-7600 4,000 11 68 L-7657 5,000 20 76 L-7602 3,000 20 29 L-7622 10,000 88 75       [0113]   Ethyleneoxy (C₂H₄O) and propyleneoxy (C₃H₆O) both groups
Examples of surfactants including the ones are as follows, but are not limited thereto
. Name Average molecular weight EO / PO ratio Silwet L-720 12,000 50/50 Silwet L-7001 20,000 40/60 Silwet L-7002 8,000 50/50 Silwet L-7210 13,000 20/80 Silwet L-7200 19,000 75/25 Silwet L-7220 17,000 20/80       [0114]   Polyalkyleneoxy group (R¹) Has a molecular weight of about 10,000 or less. Like
Alternatively, the molecular weight of the polyalkyleneoxy group is about 8,000 or less,
Or about 300 to about 5,000. Therefore, the values of c and d are
Any number giving the molecular weight within the box may be used. However, the polyether chains (R¹Ethylene in)
Oxy unit-(C₂H₄O) is the number of polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes
Must be sufficient to impart water dispersibility or water solubility. Polyalkylene
If propyleneoxy groups are present in the oxy chain, these groups will be irregular in the chain.
Can be distributed or present as blocks. Propyleneoxy group
Surfactants containing no ethyleneoxy group are not preferred. preferable
Silwet surfactants are L-7600, L-7602, L-7604, L-7605, L-7657, and their
It is a mixture. Silicone-containing shape-retaining polymer and / or volatile silicone
The most preferred Silwet surfactant for solubilizing and / or dispersing is
And low molecular weight L-77. In addition to surface activity, polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane
Sun surfactants also have other properties, such as antistatic properties, lubricity and flexibility,
Can be given to the ground.       [0115]   Other useful silicone surfactants include hydrophobic moieties, and, for example, anionic systems,
A surfactant having a cationic group and a hydrophilic ionic group including an amphoteric group.
You. Examples of anionic silicone surfactants include silicone sulfosuccinate,
Silicone sulfate, silicone phosphonate, silicone carboxylate
And mixtures thereof, each of which is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,717,498.
Nos. 4,960,845, 5,149,765, and 5,296,4.
No. 34, but is not limited thereto. Positivity
Examples of silicone-based silicone surfactants include silicone alkyl quaternary ammonium, silicone
Liconamide quaternary ammonium, silicone imidazoline quaternary ammonium
And mixtures thereof, U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,979, respectively,
Nos. 5,135,294 and 5,196,499.
However, the present invention is not limited to these. Examples of amphoteric silicone surfactants include:
Silicone betaine, silicone aminopropionate, silicone phosphobetane
And mixtures thereof, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,654,161, respectively.
No. 5,073,619, and 5,237,035.
However, the present invention is not limited to these. All of these patents here
Include as consideration.       [0116]   The fabric protection composition of the present invention for use in the wash cycle can be used in common laundry detergents or
Can in fact be used with detergent compositions comprising a fabric improving active
You. The detergent composition of the present invention comprises a surfactant or a surfactant system.
In this case, the surfactant may be nonionic and / or anionic and / or cationic.
On and / or amphoteric and / or zwitterionic and / or semipolar
It can be selected from ionic surfactants.       [0117]   The surfactant is typically present in an amount from 0.1 to 60% by weight. More preferred
The compounding amount is 1 to 35% by weight, more preferably 1 to 30% by weight of the detergent composition of the present invention.
%.       [0118]   Surfactants are formulated to be compatible with the fabric improving actives present in the composition
Is preferred.       [0119]   Suitable nonionic, anionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic and semipolar
Nonionic surfactants are disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,707,9, which is incorporated herein by reference.
No. 50 and 5,576,282.       [0120]   Highly preferred nonionic cosurfactants are polyhydroxy having the formula:
It is a fatty acid amide surfactant.                     R²-C (O) -N (R¹) -Z Where R¹Is H or R¹Is C_1-4Hydrocarbyl, 2-hydroxy
Cycloethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl or a mixture thereof;²Is C_{5- 31} A hydrocarbyl, wherein Z has a linear hydrocarbyl chain,
A polyhydroxyhydrocarbyl with at least three hydroxyls directly connected
Or alkoxylated derivatives thereof. Preferably, R¹Is meth
And R²Is linear C_11-15Alkyl or C_16-18Alkyl or
An alkenyl chain such as coconut alkyl, or a mixture thereof, wherein Z is
, Reducing sugars in reductive amination reaction, such as glucose, fructose, maltose
, Lactose.       [0121]   Highly preferred anionic surfactants are alkylalkoxysulfate interfaces
Activators, which have the formula RO (A)_mSO₃M is a water-soluble salt or acid
Wherein R is unsubstituted C₁₀~ C₂₄Alkyl or C₁₀~ C₂₄ A hydroxyalkyl group having an alkyl moiety, preferably C₁₂~ C₂₀Archi
Or hydroxyalkyl, more preferably C₁₂~ C₁₈Alkyl or ar
A is a ethoxy or propoxy unit, m is 0
About 0.5 to about 6, more preferably about 0.5 to about 3,
M is H or a cation, such as a metal cation (eg, sodium, potassium, lithium)
, Calcium, magnesium, etc.), ammonium or substituted anions
A monium cation may be used. Alkyl ethoxylated sulfate and alkyl
Propoxylated sulfates are contemplated herein.       [0122]   When included, the laundry detergent compositions of the present invention typically comprise from about 1 to about 40% by weight.
And preferably from about 3 to about 20% by weight of such anionic surfactant.
You. Highly preferred cationic surfactants useful in the present invention have the formula:
Water-soluble quaternary ammonium compound.         R₁R₂R₃R₄N⁺X⁻ Where R₁Is C₈~ C₁₆Alkyl, and each R₂, R₃And R₄Is independent
And C₁~ C₄Alkyl, C₁~ C₄Hydroxyalkyl, benzyl, and
− (C₂H₄₀)_xH, x has a value from 2 to 5, and X is an anion. R ₂ , R₃Or R₄Should be benzyl.       [0123]   When included, the detergent compositions of the present invention typically contain from 0.2 to about 25% by weight,
Preferably, from about 1 to about 8% by weight of such a cationic surfactant.   When included, the detergent compositions of the invention typically contain from 0.2 to about 15% by weight,
Preferably from about 1 to about 10% by weight of such an amphoteric surfactant.
It becomes.       [0124]   When included, the detergent compositions of the invention typically contain from 0.2 to about 15% by weight,
Preferably from about 1 to about 10% by weight of such zwitterionic surfactants.
You.       [0125]   When included, the detergent compositions of the invention typically contain from 0.2 to about 15% by weight,
Preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight of such a semipolar surfactant.       [0126]   The detergent composition of the present invention comprises a co-interface selected from the group of primary or tertiary amines.
An activator can further be included.       [0127]   Primary amines suitable for use herein are of the formula R₁NH₂An amine of
Where R₁Is C₆~ C₁₂, Preferably C₆~ C₁₀Alkyl chain or R₄X (
CH₂)_nAnd X is -O-, -C (O) NH- or -NH-, and R is₄ Is C₆~ C₁₂And n is 1 to 5, preferably 3. R₁Alkyl chain is straight
It may be linear or branched and may contain up to 12, preferably less than 5,
May be interrupted at the port part.       [0128]   Preferred amines of the above formula are n-alkylamines. To use here
Suitable amines are 1-hexylamine, 1-octylamine, 1-decylamine
And laurylamine. Other preferred amines include C
8-C10 oxypropylamine, octyloxypropylamine, 2-ethyl
Xyl-oxypropylamine, laurylamidopropylamine and amido
Ropyramine is mentioned.       [0129]   Tertiary amines suitable for use herein are of the formula R₁R₂R₃Tertiary with N
An amine, wherein R₁And R₂Is C₁~ C₈Alkyl chain or Embedded image And R₃Is C₆~ C₁₂, Preferably C₆~ C₁₀An alkyl chain or
Or R₃Is R₄X (CH₂)_nAnd X is -O-, -C (O) NH- or-
NH— and R₄Is C₄~ C₁₂And n is 1 to 5, preferably 2 to 3.
R₅Is H or C₁~ C₂Alkyl and x is 1-6.       [0130]   R₃And R₄May be linear or branched, and R₃No more than 12 alkyl chains
Preferably it may be interrupted with less than 5 ethylene oxide moieties.       [0131]   Preferred tertiary amines are R₁R₂R₃N, where R₁Is C₆~ C₁₂A
A alkyl chain, and R₂And R₃Is C₁~ C₃Alkyl or Embedded image And R₅Is H or CH₃And x = 1 to 2.       [0132]   Amidoamines having the following formula are also preferred.                O                ‖           R₁-C-NH- (CH₂)_n-N- (R₂)₂ Where R₁Is C₆~ C₁₂Alkyl, n is 2 to 4, preferably n is
3 and R₂And R₃Is C₁~ C₄It is.       [0133]   Most preferred amines of the invention include 1-octylamine, 1-hexylamine
, 1-decylamine, 1-dodecylamine, C8-10 oxypropylamine, NCO
Ko 1-3 diaminopropane, coconut alkyl dimethylamine, lauryl dime
Tylamine, laurylbis (hydroxyethyl) amine, cocobis (hydroxy
Ethyl) amine, laurylamine 2 mol propoxylation, octylamine 2 mol
Propoxylation, laurylamidopropyldimethylamine, C8-10 amide propyl
Dimethylamine and C10 amidopropyldimethylamine.       [0134]   Most preferred amines for the compositions of the present invention are 1-hexylamine, 1-octyl
Amine, 1-decylamine and 1-dodecylamine. Particularly preferred is n
-Dodecyl dimethylamine and bishydroxyethyl coconut alkylamino
And 7-fold ethoxylated oleylamine, laurylamidopropylamine and
And cocoamidopropylamine.       [0135]   Odor suppressant   Odor control compositions are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,534,165 and 5,578,5.
No. 63, 5,663,134, 5,668,097, 5,670,4
No. 75, and No. 5,714,137, Trinh et al., July 1996, respectively.
Promulgated on March 9, 1997, November 26, 1997, September 2, 1997, 1997
Promulgated on September 16, 1997, September 23, 1997, and February 3, 1998
, Each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The fabric protection composition of the present invention may comprise several different odor control agents, preferably cyclode.
Can contain xytrin, water-soluble zinc salts, water-soluble copper salts, and mixtures thereof.
Wear.       [0136]   (A)Cyclodextrin   The term "cyclodextrin" as used herein refers to a known cyclodextrin,
Unsubstituted cyclodextrins containing, for example, 6-12 glucose units, especially alpha
-Cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, gamma-cyclodextrin
Includes phosphorus and / or their derivatives and / or their mixtures.
Alpha-cyclodextrin consists of six groups arranged in a donut ring.
Beta-cyclodextrin is composed of 7 glucose units.
Gamma-cyclodextrin consists of eight glucose units. Gluco
The specific bonds and structures of the base units allow cyclodextrins to be
A rigid, conical molecular structure with an empty interior is provided. "Linin" for each internal cavity
Is formed by a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom bridging the glycoside
ing. Due to the unique shape and physico-chemical properties of this cavity, cyclodex
Phosphorus molecules absorb organic molecules or parts of organic molecules that can fit into their cavities
(Form inclusion complexes with them). Many odor molecules and fragrances
Many odor molecules, including offspring, can fit into this cavity. Therefore, cyclodex
Use Triins, especially mixtures of cyclodextrins with cavities of different sizes.
A wide range of organic odors, with or without reactive functional groups
The odor caused by the generated substance can be suppressed. Cyclodextrin
Complex formation of odor molecules with odor molecules occurs rapidly in the presence of water. However, complex formation
Depends on the polarity of the molecule to be absorbed. In aqueous solutions, strong hydrophilic components
Children (highly water-soluble molecules) are only partially absorbed, if at all.
Therefore, some very low molecular weight organic amines and acids have low levels on wet fabrics.
When present in a bell, cyclodextrin effectively complexes with those substances
do not do. However, once the water is removed, for example by drying the fabric,
Certain low molecular weight organic amines and acids have a high affinity for cyclodextrins.
And more rapidly form complexes.       [0137]   The cavities in the cyclodextrin in the solution of the invention, while in the solution,
Substantially filled so that various odor molecules can be absorbed when the liquid is applied to the surface
(The cyclodextrin is not complexed). Invitation
Unconducted (normal) beta-cyclodextrin is about 1.8 at room temperature.
It can be present up to a solubility limit of 5% (about 1.85 g in 100 g of water). Be
Cyclodextrins are used at levels higher than their water solubility limits.
It is not preferred for compositions that require phosphorus. Underivatized beta-cyclodexto
Phosphorus is a preferred surfactant that is compatible with the derivatized cyclodextrin
If the composition contains a surfactant, it will adversely affect the surface activity of most of the agents
Is generally not preferred.       [0138]   Preferably, the odor absorbing solution of the present invention is transparent. The term used here is "transparent
Is transparent or translucent when viewed through a layer having a thickness of less than about 10 cm.
, Preferably "water-clear".       [0139]   Preferably, the cyclodextrin used in the present invention has high water solubility, for example,
Alpha-cyclodextrin and / or a derivative thereof, gamma-cyclodextrin
String and / or its derivatives, derivatized beta-cyclodextrin
And / or mixtures thereof. Derivatives of cyclodextrin are mainly
Consists of a molecule in which part of the OH has been converted to an OR group. Cyclodextrin
Derivatives include, for example, cyclodextrins having short-chain alkyl groups, such as
Cyclodextrin and ethylated cyclodextrin (R is methyl or
Ethyl), cyclodextrins having hydroxyalkyl substituents, such as
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin and / or hydroxyethylcyclo
Rodextrin (R is -CH₂-CH (OH) -CH₃Or -CH₂CH₂−
OH groups), branched cyclodextrins, such as maltose-linked
Clodextrin, cationic cyclodextrin, such as 2-hydroxy-3
Cyclodextrin containing-(dimethylamino) propyl ether (R is low p
H is a cation-based CH₂-CH (OH) -CH₂-N (CH₃)₂Is)
Quaternary ammonium such as 2-hydroxy-3- (trimethylammonio)
Propyl ether chloride group (R is CH₂-CH (OH) -CH₂-N⁺(C
H₃)₃Cl⁻Anionic cyclodextrins, such as carboxyme
Tyl cyclodextrin, cyclodextrin sulfate, and cyclodextrin
String succinilate, amphoteric cyclodextrin, such as carboxymethyl /
Quaternary Ammonium Cyclodextrin, "Optimal Per
formances with Minimal Chemical Modification of Cyclodextrins ", F. Dieda
ini-Pilard and B. Perly, The 7th International Cyclodextrin Symposium
At least one group as disclosed in Abstracts, April 1994, p. 49.
Cyclodex having a copyranose unit having a 3-6-anhydro-cyclomalto structure
Strings such as mono-3-6-anhydrocyclodextrin, and their
And mixtures thereof. Other cyclodextrin derivatives are disclosed in U.S. Pat.
No. 6,011, Parmerter et al., Issued February 4, 1969, No. 3,453,2.
No. 57, No. 3,453,258, No. 3,453,259 and No. 3,453
No. 260, all published on July 1, 1969, under the name of Parmerter et al., No. 3,
No. 459,731, Gramera et al., Promulgated August 5, 1969, No. 3,553,1
No. 91, Parmerter et al., Promulgated January 5, 1971, No. 3,565,887
Parmerter et al., Issued February 23, 1971, No. 4,535,152, Sz.
ejtli et al., promulgated August 13, 1985, No. 4,616,008, Hirai et.  al., promulgated on October 7, 1986, No. 4,678,598, Ogino et al., 1
Promulgated July 7, 987, No. 4,638,058, Brandt et al., 1987
Promulgated on January 20, and No. 4,746,734, Tsuchiyama et al., 198
Issued on May 24, 2008, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Include as consideration. Highly water-soluble cyclodextrins have a solubility in water
At a temperature of at least about 10 g in 100 ml of water, preferably at least about 2 g in 100 ml of water.
0 g, more preferably at least about 25 g in 100 ml of water at room temperature. Effective odor
For efficient and efficient suppression, the solubilized, uncomplexed cyclo
The availability of dextrin is essential. Solubilized, water-soluble cyclode
Xytrins are insoluble in water-soluble cyclodextrins when attached to surfaces, especially fabrics.
It can exhibit more efficient odor control performance than the odor control.       [0140]   Examples of preferred cyclodextrins suitable for use herein include hydroxy
Ropyr alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated alpha-cyclodextrin
, Methylated beta-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl beta-cyclodextrin
String, and hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin. Hid
Roxyalkyl cyclodextrin derivatives are obtained per cyclodextrin.
The total number of OR groups is defined as the degree of substitution, preferably the degree of substitution is from about 1 to about 14, more preferably
Preferably it is from about 1.5 to about 7. Methylated cyclodextrin derivatives are typically
Specifically, the degree of substitution is about 1 to about 18, preferably about 3 to about 16. Known methylation
Beta-cyclodextrin is a heptakis-2 commonly referred to as DIMEB.
, 6-di-O-methyl-beta cyclodextrin, wherein each glucose unit is
It has about 2 methyl groups and a degree of substitution of about 14. Preferred, commercially available
A readily methylated beta-cyclodextrin is commonly referred to as RAMEB
Irregularly methylated beta-cyclodextrins with different degrees of substitution,
Usually it has about 12.6. DIMEB has a more favorable surface activity than RAMEB.
RAMEB is preferred over DIMEB because it affects the surface activity of the surfactant.
Preferred cyclodextrins are, for example, Cerestar USA, Inc. and Wacker Chemi
It is commercially available from cals (USA), Inc.       [0141]   It is also preferred to use a mixture of cyclodextrins. Such a mixture is
Complex with a wide range of odor molecules with a wider range of
To absorb more widely. Preferably, at least a portion of the cyclodextrin is
Far-cyclodextrin and its derivatives, gamma-cyclodextrin and
And its derivatives, and / or derivatized beta-cyclodextrin.
And more preferably alpha-cyclodextrin or alpha-cyclodextrin.
A mixture of a xistrin derivative and a derivatized beta-cyclodextrin.
And more preferably with derivatized alpha-cyclodextrin
Mixtures of modified beta-cyclodextrins, most preferably hydroxypropyl
Le-alpha-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin
A mixture of phosphorus and / or methylated alpha-cyclodextrin and methyl
Β-cyclodextrin.       [0142]   To control odor on fabrics, the composition is preferably used as a spray.
The typical level of cyclodextrin in the use composition for the conditions of use is the composition
About 0.01% to about 5%, preferably about 0.1% to about 4%, more preferably
Is about 0.5 to about 2% by weight. The treated fabric is preferably 1 gram of fabric
Less than about 5 mg of cyclodextrin, more preferably 1 gram of fabric
Less than about 2 mg of cyclodextrin. Cyclodextrin is used for washing
Higher levels in the fabric protection composition added to the cleaning and / or rinsing cycle
Typically about 0.5 to about 50%, preferably about 1 to about 30%, by weight of the composition
, More preferably at a level of about 1 to about 15% by weight.       [0143]   Low molecular weight polyol   Low molecular weight polyols having a relatively high boiling point compared to water, such as ethylene glycol
, Propylene glycol and / or glycerol are used to reduce the odor of the compositions of the invention.
Desirable when cyclodextrin is present, to improve gas suppression performance
It is a component used by. Without being bound by theory, small amounts of low molecular weight glycols
Is added to the composition of the present invention so that when the fabric dries, the cyclodextrin
It is believed that the formation of the inclusion complex is enhanced.       [0144]   Due to the ability of the polyol to stay on the fabric for longer than the water when the fabric dries
Can form ternary complexes with cyclodextrin and certain malodorous molecules.
It is considered possible. Relatively small size odor in the cyclodextrin cavity
It is thought that the space not filled by molecules is filled by the addition of glycol.
You. Preferably, the glycol used is glycerin, ethylene glycol,
Propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, or
Mixtures thereof, more preferably ethylene glycol and / or propylene
Glycol. Produced by a process that forms an amount of such polyols
Cyclodextrins are highly preferred because they can be used without removing the polyol.
New       [0145]   Certain polyols, such as dipropylene glycol, are present in the compositions of the present invention.
It is also useful for facilitating the solubilization of certain flavor components.       [0146]   Typically, glycols are added to the compositions of the present invention from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of the composition.
%, Preferably from about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, more preferably from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of the composition.
0.5% by weight. Preference for low molecular weight polyols and cyclodextrins
A preferred weight ratio is from about 2: 1,000 to about 20: 100, more preferably about 3: 1,
000 to about 15: 100, more preferably about 5: 1,000 to about 10: 100.
, Most preferably from about 1: 100 to about 7: 100.       [0147]   (B)Metal salt   Optionally, but very preferably, the present invention relates to the presence of a cyclodextrin.
Enhance the odor absorption and / or antimicrobial properties of the cyclodextrin solution
For this purpose, metal salts can be included. Metal salts include copper salts, zinc salts, and
Select from the group consisting of these mixtures.       [0148]   Copper salts have some antimicrobial properties. In particular, cupric abietic acid is a fungicide.
Copper acetate acts as a mildew inhibitor, and cupric chloride acts as a fungicide.
In use, copper lactate acts as a fungicide and copper sulfate acts as a fungicide. Copper salt
It also has some odor control ability. Acyl aceto, including copper and zinc salts
To treat disposable products comprising at least a slightly water-soluble salt of
U.S. Pat. No. 3,172,817, which discloses a deodorizing composition of Leupold
See, et al., all of which are incorporated herein by reference.       [0149]   Preferred zinc salts have an odor control ability. Zinc for its odor-reducing ability
See, for example, U.S. Pat.
No. 325,939, promulgated on April 20, 1982, and 4,469,6.
No. 74, promulgated on September 4, 1983, a mouthwash product as described in
Most commonly used. Highly ionized soluble zinc salts such as zinc chloride
Lead is the best source of zinc ions. Zinc borate is a bacteriostat and mildew inhibitor
Acts as a fungicide, zinc caprylate acts as a fungicide, and zinc chloride acts as a preservative and
Zinc ricinoleate functions as a fungicide and zinc sulfate
Hydrates function as fungicides, and zinc undecylate functions as a fungicide.       [0150]   Preferably, the metal salt is a water-soluble zinc salt, copper salt or a mixture thereof,
More preferably zinc salt, especially ZnCl₂It is. These salts are preferably of the invention
The molecular size is too small to form an effective complex with the cyclodextrin molecule.
Present primarily for the absorption of heavy amine and sulfur containing compounds. Low molecular weight
Sulfur-containing materials, such as sulfides and mercaptans, have many foul odors, such as food.
It is a component of product odor (garlic, onion), body / sweat odor, breath odor, etc.
. Low molecular weight amines also have many foul odors, such as food odor, body odor, urine, etc.
is there.       [0151]   When a metal salt is added to the composition of the present invention, the metal salt typically comprises about
0.1 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 8% by weight, more preferably about 0 to about 10% by weight.
. 3 to about 5% by weight. Using zinc salt as metal salt, clear solution
If desired, to keep the solution clear, preferably the pH of the solution is less than about 7,
More preferably less than about 6, and most preferably less than about 5.       [0152]   (C)Soluble carbonate and / or bicarbonate   Water-soluble alkali metal carbonates and / or bicarbonates, such as sodium bicarbonate
, Potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, sodium carbonate, and it
These mixtures can be added to the composition of the present invention to suppress certain acid odors
. Preferred salts are sodium carbonate monohydrate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate,
Potassium carbonate, and mixtures thereof. These salts are added to the composition of the present invention.
When present, these salts typically contain from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition, preferably
Is present in an amount of about 0.2 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.3 to about 2% by weight.
You. When these salts are added to the compositions of the present invention, metal salts incompatible with the present invention are present.
Preferably not present. Preferably, when using these salts, the composition is zinc
And other incompatible metal salts, such as Ca, Fe, Ba to form a water-insoluble salt,
Etc. should be substantially not included.       [0153]   (D)Zeolite   If the clarity of the solution is not required and the solution is not sprayed on the fabric, other odors
Air absorbing materials such as zeolites and / or activated carbon can also be used. preferable
Zeolite types are characterized as "intermediate" silicate / aluminate zeolites
Attached. The intermediate zeolite is SiO₂/ AlO₂The molar ratio is less than about 10
It is characterized by that. Preferably, SiO₂/ AlO₂The molar ratio is about 2 to about 10
is there. Intermediate zeolites have an advantage over "high" zeolites. Middle
Body zeolite has a higher affinity for amine-type odors than high zeolite,
High surface area for high odor absorption weight efficiency and high moisture resistance
Large odor absorption capacity in water. Various intermediate zeo suitable for use here
Wright is Valfor (trade name) CP301-68, Valfor (trade name) 30 from PQ Corporation
0-63, Valfor (trade name) CP300-35, and Valfor (trade name) CP300-56,
And CBV100 (trade name) series of zeolites from Conteka and Conteka
.       [0154]   Abscents and Smellrite trade from The Union Carbide Corporation and UOP
Commercially available zeolite materials by name are also preferred. These materials typically have a particle size of 3
It is commercially available as a white powder of ５5 microns. Such materials have a sulfur-containing odor.
, For example, thiols, mercaptans, more preferred than intermediate zeolite
.       [0155]   (E)Activated carbon   Suitable carbon materials for use in the present invention include organic molecules and / or air purification.
It is a material that is well known commercially as a general purpose absorbent. Such carbon materials
, "Activated" carbon or "activated" carbon. Such carbon is
Products like Calgon-Type CPG, Type PCB, Type SGL, Type CAL, and Type OL
It is marketed by name.       [0156]   (F)Their mixture   Mixtures of the above materials are preferred, especially if the mixture suppresses a wide range of odors.
No.       [0157]   Spice   The fabric protection composition of the present invention optionally gives the treated fabric a fresh impression.
An "odor signal" can be provided in the form of an aroma. The scent signal is a fleeting scent
Can be designed to give. When adding fragrance as a scent signal, the fragrance is not
Always low levels, for example from about 0.001 to about 0.5% by weight of the use composition, preferably
Is about 0.003 to about 0.3% by weight, more preferably about 0.005 to about 0.2% by weight
%.       [0158]   Perfume can also be added as a stronger scent in the product and on the fabric. Than
If a strong level of fragrance is desired, a relatively high level of fragrance can be added.
You.       [0159]   The composition of the present invention may contain any kind of fragrance. preferable
Perfume ingredients are ingredients suitable for application on fabrics and clothing. Such a favor
Typical examples of such components are described in US Pat. No. 5,445,747, which is incorporated herein by reference.
No. 5,985,898, issued to Kvietok et al. On Aug. 29, 1995.       [0160]   If a long-lasting scent on the fabric is desired, at least an effective amount of a sticky fragrance
It is preferred to use components. Examples of such preferred components are incorporated herein by reference.
U.S. Patent Nos. 5,500,138 and 5,652,206 include
Foreword, Bacon et a on March 19, 1996 and July 29, 1997, respectively.
but is not limited thereto. Fabric of the present invention
After treating the fabric with the protective composition, use a material that can release the perfume ingredients slowly
Is also preferred. Such materials are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,531,910, Seve.
rns et al., Jul. 2, 1996, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
And include.       [0161]   As used herein, perfumes include natural (ie, flowers, herbs, leaves, roots, bark, wood,
Obtained by extraction of flowers or grasses of fruit trees, artificial (ie various natural oils or oils)
Components) and synthetic (ie, synthetically produced) fragrances
, Scented substances or mixtures of substances. Such materials are supplementary
Often accompanied by materials such as fixatives, extenders, stabilizers and solvents. This
These auxiliary ingredients also fall under the meaning of "fragrance" as used herein. Typically, the fragrance is
It is a complex mixture of multiple organic compounds.       [0162]   Examples of useful perfume ingredients for the perfume of the present invention include the materials disclosed in that patent.
However, the present invention is not limited to these.       [0163]   Fragrances useful in the compositions of the present invention substantially eliminate halogenated materials and nitro masks.
Not included.       [0164]   Suitable solvents, diluents or carriers for the above flavoring ingredients are, for example, ethanol
, Isopropanol, diethylene glycol, monoethyl ether, dipropylene
Glycol, diethyl phthalate, triethyl citrate, and the like. Formulated with fragrance
The amount of such solvents, diluents or carriers that provide a homogeneous perfume solution
It is preferred to keep it to the minimum required for       [0165]   The fragrance may comprise from 0 to about 15%, preferably from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of the finished fabric protection composition.
It can be present in an amount of about 8% by weight, more preferably about 0.2 to about 5% by weight.
. If cyclodextrin is present, all of the perfume in the composition will be cyclodextrin.
Even if a complex is formed with the trin molecule, an effective level of the complex is not yet formed.
Cyclodextrin molecules are present in the solution in an amount sufficient to provide sufficient odor control.
It is essential to add fragrance. Odor control when cyclodextrin is present
To ensure an effective amount of cyclodextrin molecules, the fragrance is typically
Less than about 90% of the clodextrin forms a complex with the perfume, preferably a cyclodextrin.
Less than about 50% of the dextrin forms a complex with the fragrance, more preferably the cyclodextrin
Less than about 30% of the cystrin forms a complex with the fragrance, most preferably a cyclodextrin.
Less than about 10% of the string is present in an amount that forms a complex with the fragrance. Cyclodexto
The weight ratio of phosphorus to perfume is greater than about 8: 1, preferably greater than about 10: 1, and more preferably.
Preferably more than about 20: 1, more preferably more than 40: 1, most preferably
Should be greater than about 70: 1.       [0166]   Preferably, the fragrance is hydrophilic and mainly comprises (a) a ClogP of less than about 3.5.
A hydrophilic component that is full, more preferably less than about 3.0, and (b) the detection threshold is very high.
Low components, and components selected from the group consisting of mixtures thereof
. Typically, at least about 50% by weight of the perfume, preferably at least about 60%
%, More preferably at least about 70% by weight, most preferably at least about 8% by weight.
0% by weight is composed of the perfume components of the above groups (a) and (b). These preferred
For a new flavor, the weight ratio of cyclodextrin to flavor is typically about 2: 1.
To about 200: 1, preferably about 4: 1 to about 100: 1, more preferably about 6: 1.
To about 50: 1, more preferably from about 8: 1 to about 30: 1.       [0167]   (A)Hydrophilic fragrance ingredient   Hydrophilic fragrance components have a higher solubility in water than normal fragrance components, and
Less prone to complex with clodextrin, more in odor absorbing compositions
Exists. The degree of hydrophobicity of the perfume components depends on their octanol / water partition coefficient P
Can be correlated. The octanol / water partition coefficient of the perfume component is
Is the ratio between the equilibrium concentrations in octanol and water. Incense with larger distribution coefficient P
The ingredients are considered to be more hydrophobic. Conversely, incense with a smaller distribution coefficient P
The ingredients are considered to be more hydrophilic. The distribution coefficient of perfume ingredients is usually high
Since it has a value, it is convenient to represent it in the form of logarithmic logP for base 10. An example
For example, a hydrophilic fragrance component which is a preferred fragrance of the present invention has a log P of about 3.5 or less,
Preferably it is about 3.0 or less.       [0168]   Many logarithmic components of perfume have been reported, such as Daylight Chemical Info
Po available from rmation Systems, Inc. (Daylight CIS), Irvine, California
The mona92 database describes much, with reference to the original literature. But,
The logP value is determined by the “CLOGP” program, also available from Daylight CIS.
Can also be conveniently calculated. This program also provides experimental logP values,
If it is in the Pomona92 database, it is listed. "Calculated log P" (Cl
ogP) are described in Hansch and Leo (A. Leo, Comprehensi, incorporated herein by reference).
ve Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, P.G.Sammens, J.B.Taylor and
And C.A. Ramsden, Eds., P.295, Pergamon Press, 1990).
ragment approach). The fragmentation method is based on the chemical structure of each flavor component.
The number and type of atoms, the connectivity of the atoms, and the chemical bonds are taken into account. The present invention
The selection of useful perfume ingredients is the most reliable in terms of this physicochemical property,
The widely used evaluation ClogP value is used in place of the experimental logP value.
It is preferred to use       [0169]   Examples of more preferred hydrophilic fragrance ingredients include allyl amyl glycolate, caprone
Allyl acid, amyl acetate, amyl propionate, anisaldehyde, anisyl acetate
, Anisole, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzylacetone, benzyl
Alcohol, benzyl formate, benzyl isovalerate, benzyl propionate,
Tagammahexenol, calone, camphor gum, levo-carbeo
, D-carvone, levo-carvone, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamyl acetate,
Cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamyl formate, cinnamyl propionate, cis-jasmo
, Cis-3-hexenyl acetate, coumarin, cumin alcohol, cumin aldehyde
, Cyclal C, cyclogalvanate, dihydroeuginol, dihydroisoja
Sumonate, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate
Tate, ethyl acetate, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl amyl ketone, anthranilic acid
Ethyl, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethylhexyl ketone
, Ethyl maltol, ethyl-2-methyl butyrate, ethyl methyl phenylidene
, Ethyl phenyl acetate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl vanillin, eucalyptus
Eugenol, eugenyl acetate, eugenyl formate, eugenyl methyl ether
, Fentyl alcohol, flour acetate (tricyclodecenyl acetate),
Ton, fluten (tricyclodecenyl propionate), geraniol, geranyl
Oxyacetaldehyde, heliotropin, hexenol, hexenyl acetate, vinegar
Hexyl acid, hexyl formate, hinokitiol, hydrotropic alcohol,
Hydroxycitronellal, hydroxycitronellal diethyl acetal, hydro
Xixitronellol, indole, isoamyl alcohol, isocyclocitral
, Isoeugenol, isoeugenyl acetate, isomentone, isopregyl acetate
, Isoquinoline, keone, rigstral, linalool, linalool oki
Sid, linalyl formate, lilal, menthone, methylacetophenone, methylamido
Ketone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl benzyl acetate
, Methyl cinnamate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl eugenol, methyl
Luheptenone, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl heptyl ketone, methyl heptane
Xyl ketone, methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran, methyl-N-methyla
Trantranylate, methyl beta naphthyl ketone, methyl phenylcarbinyl ace
Tate, methyl salicylate, nerol, nonalactone, octalactone, octi
Alcohol (octanol-2), para-anisaldehyde, para-cresol
Para-cresyl methyl ether, para-hydroxyphenylbutanone, para
-Methoxyacetophenone, para-methylacetophenone, phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethyl propionate, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylacetate
Tolaldehyde diethyl ether, phenylethyloxyacetaldehyde, acetic acid
Phenylethyl, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylethyldimethylcarbino
Prenyl acetate, propyl butyrate, pulegone, rose oxide, safrole,
Terpineol, vanillin, pyridine, and mixtures thereof,
It is not limited to these.       [0170]   Examples of other preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients that can be used in the perfume compositions of the present invention include hepta
Allyl phosphate, amyl benzoate, anethole, benzophenone, carvacrol,
Citral, citronellol, citronellyl nitrile, cyclohexylethyl ethyl
Acetate, simul, 4-decenal, dihydroisojasmonate, dihydro
Myrcenol, ethyl methylphenyl glycidate, fentyl acetate, Florch
Doral, gamma-nonalactone, geranyl formate, geranyl nitrile, isobutyric acid
Hexenyl, alpha-ionone, isobornyl acetate, isobutyl benzoate,
Sononyl alcohol, isomenthol, para-isopropylphenyl acetoal
Dehydration, isopulegol, linalyl acetate, 2-methoxynaphthalene, mench acetate
, Methyl cavicol, mask ketone, beta naphthol methyl ether, Nera
, Nonylaldehyde, phenylheptanol, phenylhexanol, acetic acid
Terpinyl, Veratrol, yala-yala, and mixtures thereof,
It is not limited.       [0171]   Preferred perfume compositions for use in the present invention have at least four different hydrophilic properties.
Perfume ingredients, preferably at least five different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, more preferred
Or at least six different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, more preferably at least
Contains seven different hydrophilic perfume ingredients. The most common incense from natural sources
The ingredient is composed of a plurality of components. Formulation of the preferred perfume composition of the present invention
If each of such materials is used for the purpose of the present invention,
The ingredients count as a single component.       [0172]   (B)Low odor detection threshold fragrance component   The odor detection threshold of an odor-producing material is the minimum vapor concentration of that material that can be detected olfactory.
It is. The odor detection threshold and the odor detection threshold are, for example, “Standardized Human Olfact
ory Thresholds '', M. devos et al., IRL Press at Oxford University Press,
1990, and the Compilation of Odor and Taste Threshold Values Data, editor
F.A.Fazzalari, ASTM Data Series DS 48A, American Society for Testing an
d Materials, 1978, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
You. By using small amounts of fragrance components with low odor detection threshold, these components
Although not as hydrophilic as the fragrance component of the group (a), the odor characteristics of the fragrance can be improved.
Wear. Scents useful in the compositions of the invention that do not belong to group (a) but have a very low detection threshold
The ingredients are Ambrox, Bakudanol, Benzyl salicylate, Anthranil
Butylate, setalox, damassenone, alpha-damascon, gamma-dode
Calactone, evanol, herbavert, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate, al
Farionone, beta-ionone, alpha-isomethylionone, rial
, Methyl nonyl ketone, gamma-undecalactone, undesylenic aldehyde
And mixtures thereof. These materials are preferably
Is a low level, typically in addition to the hydrophilic component of group (a), typically perfume compositions of the present invention.
Less than about 20% by weight of the total, preferably less than about 15% by weight, more preferably about 10% by weight.
Weight percent. But only a low level is needed to get an effect
Just do.       [0173]   Hydrophilic components of group (a) which have a significantly lower detection threshold and are particularly useful for the compositions of the invention
There are minutes. Examples of these components are allyl amyl glycolate, anethole, benzene
Zylacetone, Karon, Cinnam Alcohol, Coumarin, Cyclogalvanate
, Cyclal C, Simul, 4-decenal, dihydrojasmonate, anthrani
Ethyl lactate, ethyl-2-methyl butyrate, ethylmethylphenyl glycidate, ethyl
Ruvanillin, Eugenol, Flor acetate, Flor hydral, Fructon,
Fluten, heliotropin, keon, indole, isocyclocitral, iso
Eugenol, Lilar, Methylheptin carbonate, Linalool, Ant
Methyl lanylate, methyldihydrojasmonate, methylisobutenyltetrahi
Dropyran, methyl beta naphthyl ketone, beta naphthol methyl ether,
Nerol, para-anisaldehyde, para-hydroxyphenylbutanone,
Nylacetaldehyde, vanillin, and mixtures thereof. Low odor detection threshold
Minimize the level of organic substances released into the atmosphere by using fragrance ingredients
Can be suppressed.       [0174]   Antibacterial active ingredient   Optionally, the fabric protection composition of the present invention can kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms.
An effective amount to inhibit, preferably from about 0.001 to about 2% by weight of the use composition;
More preferably from about 0.002 to about 1% by weight, more preferably from about 0.003 to about 0% by weight.
. 3% by weight of the antimicrobial active ingredient. Effective antibacterial active ingredients are disinfectants /
Can function as a fungicide and is useful for protecting against organisms adhering to fabrics
is there.       [0175]   Examples of antibacterial active ingredients useful in the present invention are shown below, but are not limited thereto.
Absent.       [0176] Pyrithione, especially zinc complex (ZPT), octopirox, paraben (methyl
Raven, propylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isopropylparaben
Raven, isobutylparaben, benzylparaben, sodium methylparaben,
And sodium propylparaben), DMDM hydantoin (Glyda
nt), methylchloroisothiazolinone / methylisothiazolinone (Kathon CG),
Sodium sulfate, sodium bisulfite, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl
Urea (germail 2), sorbic acid / potassium sorbate, dehydroacetic acid / dehydro
Sodium acetate, benzyl alcohol, sodium borate, 2-bromo-2-ni
Tropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol), formalin, iodopropynylbu
Tyl carbamate, boric acid, chloroacetamide, methenamine, methyldibromo
Glutaronitrile, glutaraldehyde, hexaamidine isethionate, 5-
Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, phenethyl alcohol, o-phenyl
Phenol / sodium o-phenylphenol, sodium hydroxymethyl
Luglycinate, polymethoxy bicyclic oxazolidine, dimethoxane, Thimerso
l, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, captan, chlorophenesin, dichlorofu
Phenoxyethanol, phenoxyisopropanol, halogenated dife
Nyl ether, 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenylate
Ter (Triclosan), 2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dibromo-diphenyl
Ether, phenolic compound-(phenol and its homologues,
Lialkyl and aromatic halophenols, resorcinol and its derivatives,
Including phenolic compounds and salicylanilide halides), pheno
And its homologs (phenol, 2-methylphenol, 3-methylpheno)
, 4-methylphenol, 4-ethylphenol, 2,4-dimethylpheno
, 2,5-dimethylphenol, 3,4-dimethylphenol, 2,6-di
Methylphenol, 4-n-propylphenol, 4-n-butylphenol,
4-n-amylphenol, 4-tert-amylphenol, 4-n-hexyl
Phenol, and 4-n-heptylphenol), mono- and
Poly-alkyl and aromatic halophenols (p-chlorophenol, methyl p
-Chlorophenol, ethyl p-chlorophenol, n-propyl p-chlorophenol
Enol, n-butyl p-chlorophenol, n-amyl p-chlorophenol
, Sec-amyl p-chlorophenol, n-hexyl p-chlorophenol,
Cyclohexyl p-chlorophenol, n-heptyl p-chlorophenol, n
-Octyl p-chlorophenol, o-chlorophenol, methyl o-chlorophenol
Phenol, ethyl o-chlorophenol, n-propyl o-chlorophenol,
n-butyl o-chlorophenol, n-amyl o-chlorophenol, tert
-Amyl o-chlorophenol, n-hexyl o-chlorophenol, n-heptane
Cyl o-chlorophenol, o-benzyl p-chlorophenol, o-benzyl
-M-methyl p-chlorophenol, o-benzyl-m, m-dimethyl p-chloro
Rophenol, o-phenylethyl p-chlorophenol, o-phenylethyl
-M-methyl p-chlorophenol, 3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 3,5
-Dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 6-ethyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol
6-n-propyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 6-iso-propyl
-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chloro
Phenol, 6-sec-butyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 2-iso
-Propyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 6-diethylmethyl-3
-Methyl p-chlorophenol, 6-iso-propyl-2-ethyl-3-methyl
p-chlorophenol, 2-sec-amyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophene
Nol, 2-diethylmethyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 6-s
ec-octyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, p-chloro-m-cresol
, P-bromophenol, methyl p-bromophenol, ethyl p-bromophenol
Phenol, n-propyl p-bromophenol, n-butyl p-bromophenol
, N-amyl p-bromophenol, sec-amyl p-bromophenol,
n-hexyl p-bromophenol, cyclohexyl p-bromophenol, o
-Bromophenol, tert-amyl o-bromophenol, n-hexyl o
-Bromophenol, n-propyl-m, m-dimethylhexyl o-bromofe
Phenol, 2-phenylphenol, 4-chloro-2-methylphenol,
Loro-3-methylphenol, 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, 2,
4-dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, 3,4,5,6-tetrabromo-
2-methylphenol, 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol, 4-isopropyl
Ru-3-methylphenol, para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX),
5-chloro-2-hydroxydiphenylmethane, resorcinol and derivatives thereof
Body (resorcinol, methyl resorcinol, ethyl resorcinol, n-pro
Pirresorcinol, n-butyl resorcinol, n-amyl resorcinol,
n-hexylresorcinol, n-heptylresorcinol, n-octylreso
Lucinol, n-nonylresorcinol, phenylresorcinol, benzyl
Solcinol, phenylethyl resorcinol, phenylpropyl resorcinol
, P-chlorobenzylresorcinol, 5-chloro-2,4-dihydroxydiph
Phenylmethane, 4'-chloro-2,4-dihydroxydiphenylmethane, 5-butane
Lomo 2,4-dihydroxydiphenylmethane, and 4'-bromo 2,4-dihi
Droxydiphenylmethane), bisphenol compounds "2,2'-
Methylenebis (4-chlorophenol), 2,2'-methylenebis (3,4,6
-Trichlorophenol), 2,2'-methylenebis (4-chloro-6-bromo
Phenol), bis (2-hydroxy-3,5-dichlorophenyl) sulfide
And bis (2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzyl) sulfide],
Benzoic acid esters (p-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid,
Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid, propyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid, and butyral
L-hydroxybenzoic acid).       [0177]   Another class of antimicrobial agents useful in the present invention is the so-called "natural" antimicrobial, called natural essential oil.
It is a bacterial active ingredient. The names of these active ingredients must be present in natural plants
Derived from Typical natural essential oil antibacterial active ingredients include anise, lemon, orange,
Rosemary, Himekoji, Musk, Lavender, Clove, Hop, Te
Tea tree, citronella, wheat, barley, lemongrass, himala
Cedar leaves, cedar tree, cinnamon, fleagrass, geranium, sandals
Wood, violet, cranberry, eucalyptus, black pine, peppermint,
Benzoin gum, Hydastis carradensis, Berberidaceae.daceae, Ratanhiae and
And Curcuma longa. This category of natural essential oils may provide antimicrobial properties.
It also includes the important chemical constituents of known vegetable oils. These chemicals include:
Anethole, catechol, camphene, thymol, eugenol, eucalypt
, Ferulic acid, farnesol, hinokitiol, tropolone, limonene,
Menthol, methyl salicylate, salicylic acid, thymol, terpineol, velvee
Non, berberine, ratanhiae extract, caryopherene oxide, citronellic acid
, Curcumin, nerolidol, geraniol and benzoic acid.
It is not limited to these.       [0178]   Other activators are bactericidal metal salts. This category is generally 3b-7b, 8 and
And salts of metals of groups 3a to 5a. Especially aluminum, zirconium, zinc
, Silver, gold, copper, lanthanum, tin, mercury, bismuth, selenium, strontium, tin
Candium, yttrium, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium
, Samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, e
Lumium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, ruthenium and their
It is a salt of the mixture.       [0179]   Preferred antimicrobial agents for use herein include triclosan, phenoxyisopropa
Knol, phenoxyethanol, PCMX, natural essential oils and their essential components,
And a wide range of active ingredients selected from the group consisting of: and mixtures thereof. here
The most preferred antibacterial active ingredient for use with is triclosan.       [0180]   Quaternary compound   A wide range of quaternary compounds are preferred as antimicrobial active ingredients in the compositions of the present invention.
Can be used with surfactants. Examples of useful quaternary compounds include (1)
Benzalkonium chloride and / or substituted benzalkonium chloride
Lolides, such as the commercially available Barquat® (commercially available from Lonza), Maquat
(Trade name) (commercially available from Mason), Variquat (trade name) (commercially available from Witco / Sherex)
And Hyamine (trade name) (commercially available from Lonza), (2) Di (C₆~ C₁₄) Al
Kill two short chains (C_1-4Alkyl and / or hydroxyalkyl) quaternary compounds
Products, such as Lonza's Bardac (trade name) product [these quaternary compounds have a ratio of two
A relatively short chain, such as C_1-4Alkyl and / or hydroxyalkyl groups and
And two C_6-12, Preferably C_6-10, More preferably C₈An alkyl group
And (3) N- (3-chloroallyl) hexaminium chloride such as Do
Dowicide (trade name) and Dowicil (trade name) commercially available from w. (4) Benzuetoni
Um chloride, such as Hyamine (trade name) 1622, available from Rohm & Haas, (5)
Methyl benzethonium chloride, for example Hyamine supplied by Rohm & Haas
(Trade name) 10X, (6) Cetylpyridinium chloride, such as Merrell Labs
Including, but not limited to, commercially available Cepacol chloride.
Examples of preferred dialkyl quaternary compounds are di (C₈~ C₁₂) Dialkyldimethy
Ammonium chloride such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride (B
ardac 22), and dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (Bardac 2050).
is there. Typical concentrations for obtaining the bactericidal effect of these quaternary compounds are:
About 0.001 to about 0.8% by weight of the product, preferably about 0.005 to about 0.3% by weight
, More preferably about 0.01 to 0.2% by weight. Concentration corresponding to the concentrated composition
Is from about 0.003 to about 2% by weight of the concentrated composition, preferably from about 0.006 to about 1.
2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1-0.8% by weight.       [0181]   If present, protect cyclodextrin from organisms adhering to the treated fabric.
Therefore, a water-soluble antibacterial active ingredient is useful. Antibacterial agents include cyclodextrin
For example, cyclodextrin in an odor absorbing composition (where present)
) And the complex should not be formed substantially. Free, complexed
Non-antibacterial, eg, bactericidal, active ingredients exhibit optimal antibacterial performance.       [0182]   Disinfection of fabrics can be achieved by using antibacterial materials such as bactericidal halogenated compounds, quaternary compounds,
And a phenolic compound.
.       [0183]   Biguanide   Can act as a disinfectant / disinfectant and as a preservative for the finished product (see below)
And is useful in the compositions of the present invention, and is more compatible with cyclodextrin,
A powerful antimicrobial halogenated compound is the 1,1 commonly referred to as chlorohexidine.
'-Hexamethylenebis (5- (p-chlorohenyl) biguanide), and
And salts such as salts with hydrochloric acid, acetic acid and gluconic acid. Digluconate
Is highly water-soluble, about 70% in water, and diacetate has a solubility in water of about 1.8%.
You. When chlorohexidine is used as a bactericide in the present invention, this substance is typically
Typically about 0.001 to about 0.4% by weight of the use composition, preferably about 0.002 to
Present in an amount of about 0.3% by weight, more preferably about 0.05 to about 0.2% by weight.
. In some cases, virucidal activity may require an amount of about 1 to about 2% by weight.
You.       [0184]   Other useful biguanide compounds include poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride
Including Cosmoci (trade name) CQ (trade name), Vantocil (trade name) IB
It is. Other useful cationic antimicrobial agents include bis-biguanide alkanes. Up
Available water-soluble salts of the above substances are chloride, bromide, sulfate, alkylsulfonic acid.
Salts such as methylsulfonate and ethylsulfonate, phenylsulfonic acid
Salts, such as p-methylphenylsulfonate, nitrate, acetate, gluconate,
And so on.       [0185]   Examples of suitable bisbiguanide compounds are chlorohexidine, 1,6-bis- (2
-Ethylhexylbiguanidehexane) dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N₁, N₁’
-Phenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅′) -Hexane tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N₁'-Phenyl-N₁, N₁'-Methyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’) Heki
San dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-O-chlorophenyldiguanide-N ₅ , N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-2,6-dichloro
Phenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅') Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di [N₁, N ₁ '-Beta- (p-methoxyphenyl) diguanide-N₅, N₅’] Hexane
Dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-Alpha-methyl-beta-phenyldi
Guanide-N₅, N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁’-P-
Nitrophenyl diguanide-N₅, N₅’) Hexane dihydrochloride, Omega.:.Ome
G. '-Di- (N₁, N₁'-Phenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅))-Di-n-
Propyl ether dihydrochloride, omega.:.omega. '-Di- (N₁, N₁’-P-
Chlorophenyl diguanide-N₅, N₅') -Di-n-propyl ether tetrahydrochloride
Salt, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N₅,
N₅′) Hexane tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-P-methylphenyldi
Guanide-N₅, N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-2,
4,5-trichlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅') Hexane tetrahydrochloride, 1
, 6-di [N₁, N₁'-Alpha- (p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanide
-N₅, N₅') Hexane dihydrochloride, omega.:.omega. '-Di- (N₁, N₁
'-P-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅′) M-xylene dihydrochloride, 1
, 12-di (N₁, N₁'-P-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’) Do
Decane dihydrochloride, 1,10-di (N₁, N₁'-Phenyldiguanide-N₅, N ₅ ′) Decane tetrahydrochloride, 1,12-di (N₁, N₁'Phenyldiguanide-N₅ , N₅′) Dodecane tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-O-chlorophenyl
Diguanide-N₅, N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁’-P
-Chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’) Hexane tetrahydrochloride, ethylene bis
(1-tolylbiguanide), ethylenebis (p-tolylbiguanide), ethylene
Bis (3,5-dimethylphenylbiguanide), ethylenebis (p-tert-
Amylphenylbiguanide), ethylenebis (nonylphenylbiguanide), d
Tylene bis (phenyl biguanide), ethylene bis (N-butyl phenyl biguan)
Nide), ethylenebis (2,5-diethoxyphenylbiguanide), ethylenebi
(2,4-dimethylphenylbiguanide), ethylenebis (o-diphenylbiguanide)
Guanide), ethylene bis (mixed amylnaphthyl biguanide), N-butylethyl
Lenbis (phenyl biguanide), trimethylene bis (o-tolyl biguanide)
, N-butyltrimethylenebis (phenylbiguanide), and all of the above materials
Corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable salts such as acetate, gluconate, hydrochloride, odor
Hydride, citrate, bisulfite, fluoride, polymaleate, N-coco
Nut alkyl sarcosinate, phosphite, hypophosphite, perfluorooctane
Tantalate, silicate, sorbate, salicylate, maleate, tartrate,
Fumarate, ethylenediaminetetraacetate, iminodiacetate, cinnamate,
Ossinate, alginate, pyromellitate, tetracarboxybutyrate, benzoate
Perfumes, glutarates, monofluorophosphates, and perfluoropropions
Acid salts, and mixtures thereof. Preferred antimicrobial agents in this group are 1,6-
Di- (N₁, N₁'-Phenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅') -Hexane tetrahydrochloride
, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-O-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’)
Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-2,6-dichlorophenyl jig
Anide-N₅, N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-2,4
-Dichlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅') Hexane tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di
[N₁, N₁'-Alpha- (p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanide-N₅,
N₅') Hexane dihydrochloride, omega.:.omega. '-Di- (N₁, N₁’-P-
Chlorophenyl diguanide-N₅, N₅') M-xylene dihydrochloride, 1,12-
J (N₁, N₁'-P-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’) Dodecane 2
Hydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-O-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N ₅ ′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-P-chlorophenyl jig
Anide-N_{5, N5}’) Hexane tetrahydrochloride, and mixtures thereof,
Preferably, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-O-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅ , N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-2,6-dichlorofu
Enyldiguanide-N₅, N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁ '-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’) Hexane tetrahydrochloride,
1,6-di [N₁, N₁'-Alpha- (p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguani
Do-N₅, N₅') Hexane dihydrochloride, omega.:.omega. '-Di- (N₁, N
₁'-P-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅′) M-xylene dihydrochloride,
1,12-di (N₁, N₁'-P-chlorophenyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’)
Dodecane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-O-chlorophenyldiguanide
-N₅, N₅′) Hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di (N₁, N₁'-P-chlorofu
Enyldiguanide-N₅, N₅’) Hexane tetrahydrochloride, and mixtures thereof
is there. As mentioned above, the bis biguanides to be selected are chlorohexidine, its salts,
For example, digluconate, dihydrochloride, diacetate, and mixtures thereof.       [0186]   Surfactants tend to improve antimicrobial activity when added to antimicrobial agents. this is
Chlorohexidine antibacterial, especially siloxane surfactant to siloxane surfactant
This applies when combined with the active ingredient.       [0187]   Amino carboxylate chelating agent   Chelating agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxy
Ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, other amino
Carboxylate chelators, and mixtures thereof, and their salts,
And mixtures thereof, if desired, may be Gram-negative bacteria, especiallyPseudomonasSeeds, into
It can be used to increase antimicrobial and preservative effects on the skin. EDTA
And sensitivity to other aminocarboxylate chelators are primarilyPseu domonas Other bacterial species that are characteristic of the species but are sensitive to chelating agents
,Achromobacter,Alcaligenes,Azotobacter,Escherichia,Salmonella,Spir illum ,andVibrioIs mentioned. Other species, including fungi and yeast, are also
Shows high sensitivity to these chelating agents. In addition, amino carboxylate
Chelating agents, for example, maintain product clarity, protect fragrance and perfume ingredients, and
Helps prevent malodors and odors.       [0188]   These aminocarboxylate chelators are not inherently powerful fungicides.
However, as an enhancer to improve the performance of other antimicrobial agents / preservatives in the compositions of the present invention.
Works. Amino carboxylate chelators are used in compositions of the present invention to provide antimicrobial
Cationic, anionic and nonionic antimicrobial agents / preservatives used as preservatives
Enhance the performance of many of the additives, phenolic compounds, and isothiazolinones.
Can be. Anti-enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelating agents in solution
Examples of fungicides / preservatives include chlorohexidine salts (digluconate, diacetate, and
Including dihydrochloride), and Dotercil-15, also known as Dowicil 200, Dowi
cide Q, Preventol D1, benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium, myris
Toalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, laurylpyridini
Um chloride and the like, but are not limited thereto. Aminocarboki
Examples of useful anionic antimicrobial agents / preservatives that are enhanced by chelate chelators are
Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate, but are not limited to
No. Useful nonionics enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelators
Examples of fungicides / preservatives are DMDM hydantoin, phenethyl alcohol, monolau
Phosphorus, imidazolidinyl urea, and Bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitropropa
-1,3-diol), but is not limited thereto.       [0189]   Useful phenolic antibacterial agents / preservatives enhanced by these chelating agents
Examples are chloroxylenol, phenol, tert-butylhydroxyanisole
, Salicylic acid, resorcinol, and o-phenylphenate. Ami
Isothiazolinone antibacterials / enhanced by noncarboxylate chelators
Examples of excipients include, but are not limited to, Kathon, Proxel and Promexal.
There is no.       [0190]   The chelating agent to be used if necessary is required to exhibit the antibacterial effect of the present invention.
Typically, from about 0.01% to about 0.3% by weight of the use composition, more preferably
Preferably from about 0.02 to about 0.1% by weight, most preferably from about 0.02 to about 0.05
% By weight.       [0191]   To enhance the efficacy of antimicrobial agents, free, uncomplexed aminocarboxy
A rate chelator is required. Therefore, excess alkaline earths (especially calcium
And transition metals (iron, manganese, copper, etc.)
In this case, no free chelating agent is obtained and no enhancement of the antibacterial agent is observed. Water
If the hardness is very high or a large amount of transition metal is present, or if the product is
If a specific chelator level is required from the point of view of sensation, free, complexed
Amino carboxylate chelating agent, and enhance antibacterial agent / preservative
Higher levels may be required to function as agents.       [0192]Antimicrobial preservative   If desired, but preferably, the fabric improving active ingredient and / or other easily
In order to protect decomposable organic components, such as cyclodextrin,
Add an antimicrobial preservative to the composition, preferably a solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial preservative.
This means that these molecules can, for example, have different numbers of glucose units.
Consisting of, especially in aqueous compositions, can be a growth medium for certain microorganisms
It is. This drawback can lead to long-term storage stability problems with fabric protection solutions
There is. Unsightly due to contamination by certain microorganisms and subsequent microbial growth
And / or a malodorous solution may be formed. Fine in fabric protection solution
It is highly undesirable for organisms to grow, so that the growth of microorganisms can be prevented and / or prevented.
An antimicrobial preservative effective to inhibit or inhibit, preferably a solubilized, water-soluble antiseptic
Preferably a clear, aqueous odor, including a bacterial preservative, and a fabric improving active.
It is desirable to enhance the storage stability of the absorption solution.       [0193]   Broad-spectrum preservatives, such as bacteria (both Gram-positive and Gram-negative) and
It is preferred to use a preservative that is effective against both fungi and fungi. Preservatives with limited efficacy
For example, preservatives that are effective only for a single group of microorganisms, for example, fungi, have a broad spectrum of efficacy.
Have preservatives or other complementary and / or complementary activities with limited efficacy
It can be used in combination with a preservative. Mixing preservatives with a wide range of efficacy
Things can also be used. The problem is contamination by a specific group of microorganisms (eg, Gram-negative bacteria)
Aminocarboxylate chelator alone or in conjunction with other preservatives
And can be used as an enhancer. For example, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (
EDTA), hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid, diethylenetriamine pen
Taacetic acid, other aminocarboxylate chelating agents, and mixtures thereof
And chelating agents, including their salts, and mixtures thereof, are in grams
-It can enhance the preservative effect against negative bacteria, especially Pseudomonas species.       [0194]   Antimicrobial preservatives useful in the present invention are fungicidal compounds, i.e., substances that kill microorganisms,
Inhibiting compounds, ie substances which inhibit and / or regulate the growth of microorganisms.
. Suitable preservatives are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,534,165 and 5,578,563.
No. 5,663,134, No. 5,668,097, No. 5,670,475
And 5,714,137, Trinh et al., July 9, 1996, respectively.
, November 26, 1996, September 2, 1997, September 16, 1997, 19
Issued on September 23, 1997, and promulgated on February 3, 1998.
But all of the patents are hereby incorporated by reference. Many antimicrobial preservatives are
Of the antibacterial active ingredient. Water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives, such as paraben
And triclosan are useful in the fabric protection composition of the present invention, but
Use agents, dispersants, etc., for example surfactants and / or cyclodextrins
However, there is a need to effectively distribute the preservative into the liquid composition. Preferred antimicrobial protection
Preservatives are water-soluble preservatives and are effective at low levels. Water-soluble preservatives useful in the present invention
The solvent has a solubility in water of at least about 0.3 g per 100 ml of water at room temperature,
That is, it exceeds about 0.3% at room temperature, and preferably exceeds about 0.5% at room temperature. The present invention
The water-soluble antimicrobial preservative in is included in an effective amount. The term `` Yes
"Effective amount" refers to the prevention of spoilage or the growth of unintentionally added microorganisms,
A sufficient amount to inhibit for a specified period of time. That is, the odor generated by microorganisms
Use to kill microorganisms on surfaces that attach the composition to remove air
is not. Rather, it prevents spoilage of the fabric improving active ingredient solution and stores the composition.
It is preferably used to increase the life. The preferred amount of preservative is
About 0.0001 to about 0.5% by weight of the composition, more preferably about 0.0002 to about 0%;
. 2% by weight, most preferably from about 0.0003 to about 0.1% by weight. Save
The agent should not cause any damage to the fabric appearance, e.g. discoloration, coloring, bleaching.
A preservative may be used. Preferred water-soluble preservatives include organic sulfur compounds, halogenated compounds
Compounds, cyclic organic nitrogen compounds, low molecular weight aldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds,
Hydroacetic acid, phenyl and phenolic compounds, and mixtures thereof
Can be       [0195]   The preservatives of the present invention can be used in mixtures to control a wide range of microorganisms.
it can.       [0196]   The bacteriostatic effect can be achieved by adding a pH of the composition to an acidic pH, for example, about pH 4 or less.
Full, preferably less than about pH 3, or a basic pH, for example, greater than about 10, preferably
Or by adjusting the pH to above about 11.       [0197]   Active ingredient for imparting fabric softness   The fabric protection composition of the present invention may optionally contain a fabric softening active.
it can. The composition added during the rinsing of the liquid typically comprises from about 1 to about 75 weights of the composition.
%, Preferably about 2 to about 65% by weight, more preferably about 3 to about 45% by weight.
More preferably, about 4 to about 35% by weight of the fabric softener active ingredient. Dry
For machine added compositions, this amount may range from about 1 to about 99% by weight, preferably from about 10 to about 8%.
0% by weight, more preferably from about 20 to about 70% by weight, even more preferably from about 25 to about
60% by weight of the fabric softener active ingredient. In the composition to be sprayed,
Is about 0.05 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, more preferably
About 0.5 to about 5% by weight.       [0198]   The fabric protection composition to be added during the rinsing containing the fabric softening active ingredient is a dispersion
And a liquid composition which may be transparent.       [0199]   Dispersion composition   Stable "dispersion" compositions are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,661,269, T. T.
issued to Rinh et al. on April 28, 1987, and US Pat. No. 5,545,34.
No. 0, published on August 13, 1996 in Wahl et al.,
The patent is hereby incorporated by reference. In addition to the softening active ingredient, to the desired
The more used components are described below. The dispersion composition may be diluted or concentrated
, Preferably concentration.       [0200]   Transparent composition   Preferred compositions are concentrated, clear, I. About 2% to about 80%, preferably about 13% to about 75%, by weight of the composition, more preferably
Or about 17 to about 70% by weight, more preferably about 19 to about 65% by weight of the fabric.
Softener active ingredient (the fabric softener active ingredient has a phase transition temperature of about 50 ° C.
Less than about 35 ° C., more preferably less than about 20 ° C., and even more preferably
Is less than about 0 ° C., preferably an unsaturated alkyl group and / or branched
Fatty acid alkyl group, the unsaturated alkyl group having an average iodine value (IV
) Is at least about 40 and the level of polyunsaturation is preferably at least about 5
% In the starting fatty acyl source material for producing the softening active ingredient.
Biodegradable fabric softener having a C18: 3 acyl group level of preferably less than about 1% by weight.
A softener active ingredient), II. Less than about 40% by weight of the composition, preferably about 10 to about 35% by weight, more preferably
From about 12 to about 25% by weight, more preferably from about 14 to about 20% by weight.
(The main solvent has a ClogP of about -2.0 to about 2.6, preferably about -1.7.
To about 1.7, more preferably from about -1.0 to about 1.0, with some asymmetry
Optionally, but preferably, in an amount sufficient to improve transparency.
, Low molecular weight water-soluble solvents such as ethanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol
Coal, 1,3-propanediol, propylene carbonate, and the like, and if desired,
Preferably, however, a sufficient amount of water-soluble calcium and
/ Or magnesium salt, preferably chloride, II. If desired, but highly preferred for transparent / translucent compositions, at least
Effective amount, typically less than about 40% by weight of the composition, preferably from about 1 to about 25% by weight
More preferably from about 3 to about 8% by weight, preferably from about -2.0 to about
2.6, more preferably about -1.7 to about 1.6, and even more preferably about -1.0 to
The above main solvent, which is about 1.0, III. Optionally, but preferably, about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of the composition, preferably
About 0.75 to about 2.5% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 2% by weight,
Electrolyte to describe, IV. If desired, but preferably 0 to about 15% by weight of the composition, preferably about
0.1 to about 7%, more preferably about 1 to about 6% by weight of a phase stabilizer, preferably
Comprises alkoxylation, also preferably having an HLB of about 8 to about 20, more preferably
A surfactant of from about 10 to about 18, more preferably from about 11 to about 15, and
And V. Minor components and / or water-soluble solvents that make up the rest Comprising.       [0201]   Preferred major solvent and / or electrolyte levels, and major solvent types,
Usually, it is selected according to the amount and type of the softening agent. Transparent and stable composition
Preferred levels and types of key solvents, electrolytes and phase stabilizers to provide are here
U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09 / 309,128, 1
Filed May 10, 999, and disclosed in Frankenbach et al.       [0202]   The ClogP of the solvent is relative to the base 10 of the octanol / water partition coefficient (P) of the solvent.
Logarithm. ClogP values are calculated from Daylight Chemical Information Sy
CLOGP pro available from stems, Inc. (Daylight CIS), Irvine, California
Calculated conveniently in grams. "Calculated logP" (ClogP) is based on Hansch
And Leo (A. Leo, Comprehensive Medicinal Chemi included here for reference)
stry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, P.G.Sammens, J.B.Taylor and C.A. Ramsden, Ed
s., p, 295, see Pergamon Press, 1990).
Can be determined by The fragmentation method is based on the chemical structure of each component,
Consider the number and type, atomic connectivity, and chemical bonds. For calculation of ClogP
Other methods that can be used include, for example, J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci., 27, 21 (1987).
The described Crippen fragment method, J. Chem. Inf. Comput. Sci., 29, 163 (19
89), and the fragment method of Viswanadhan described in Eur. J. Med. Chem.-Chi
m. Theor., 19, 71 (1984).       [0203]   Active ingredient for imparting fabric softness   The fabric softening actives that can be used here are at least as regards the basic structure.
No. 3,408,361, Mannheimer, October 1968.
Promulgated on the 29th, No. 4,709,045, Kubo et al., November 24, 1987
Promulgation, No. 4,233,451, Pracht et al., Promulgated November 11, 1980
No. 4,127,489, Pracht et al., Promulgated on November 28, 1979,
No. 3,689,424, Berg et al., Promulgated September 5, 1972, No. 4,128.
No. 4,485, Baumann et al., Promulgated on December 5, 1978, No. 4,161,60.
No. 4, Elster al., Promulgated July 17, 1979, No. 4,189,593, Wech
sler et al., promulgated February 19, 1980, No. 4,339,391, Hoffmane
t al., promulgated July 13, 1982, U.S. Pat. No. 3,861,870, Edwards
And Diehl, 4,308,151, Cambre, 3,886,075, Ber.
nardino, No. 4,233,164, Davis, No. 4,401,578, Verbrugg
en, 3,974,076, Wiersema and Rieke, and 4,237,0.
No. 16, Rudkin, Clint and Young, No. 4,885,102, Yamamura et al.
., Promulgated December 5, 1989, No. 4,937,008, Yamamura et al., 1
Promulgated June 26, 990, and 5,133,885, Contor et al., 1
Promulgated on July 28, 992, Case 4768, Trinh et al., And European patent issued
No. 91 / 336,267, Rutzen et al. And No. 91 / 423,894.
Contor et al., And International Patent Publication No. WO 91/01295, Trius et al.,
The disclosure of each of these patents, published February 7, 1991, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Include here for reference.       [0204]   Another preferred fabric softening active for the composition added during liquid rinsing is rice.
No. 4,661,269, T. Trinh, E.H.
 Wahl, promulgated by D.M. Swartley and R.L. Hemingway. Creature
Degradable ester and / or amide bonded fabric softening actives include, for example,
See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,545,340, issued Aug. 13, 1996 to Wahl et al.
., Is stated in the promulgation. Biodegradable desaturated in concentrated clear composition
Ester and / or amide linked fabric softening actives are disclosed in US Pat.
5,759,990, Wahl, Tordil, Trinh, Car. On June 2, 1998.
Promulgated under the names r, Keys, and Meyer, and US Pat. No. 5,747,443
Booklet, names of Wahl, Trinh, Gosselink, Letton and Sivik on May 5, 1998
Promulgated before, is described in. All of the patents are hereby incorporated by reference. Departure
Examples of suitable amine softening actives that can be used in the light are described in PCT Application No. WO99
/ 06509, K.A. Grimm, D.R. Bacon, T. Trinh, E.H. Wahl and H.
.B. Tordil, published February 11, 1999, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Include as consideration.       [0205]   Saturated, partially saturated, unsaturated and / or highly saturated
Unsaturated linear alkyl chains and / or branched alkyl groups
All fabric softening activities including quaternary and non-quaternary softening actives
Ingredients can be used in the fabric protection composition of the present invention added during rinsing. Biodegradable fabric
Softening active ingredients are preferred.       [0206]   Preferred fabric protection compositions of the present invention are highly unsaturated and / or
Highly unsaturated, preferably biodegradable, containing branched hydrophobic chains
Selected from and / or branched fabric softening actives, and mixtures thereof
The used fabric softening active ingredient is used. These highly unsaturated,
And / or branched fabric softening actives may restore fabric color appearance,
High level to improve fabric appearance properties, including anti-wrinkle properties and anti-wrinkle properties
Has the properties required for use in Saturated and / or slightly unsaturated
A fabric softening active, eg, having an iodine value of less than about 10, and
Fabric softening actives comprising unsaturated chains having a
Usually has better flexibility per unit weight, but is more difficult to concentrate.
Difficulties and therefore low levels in the composition, typically less than about 30% by weight of the composition.
Full, preferably less than 25% by weight, more preferably less than 20% by weight.
Can be.       [0207]   Preferred fabric softening actives of the present invention include most of the following compounds:
Become.       [0208]   Diester quaternary ammonium fabric softening active compound (DEQA)   (1) The first type of DEQA is a compound having the following formula as a main active ingredient:
Things.       [0209]     ｛R_4-m-N⁺-[(CH₂)_n-Y-R¹]_m｝ A⁻ Wherein each R substituent is hydrogen, short chain C₁~ C₆, Preferably C₁~ C₃Alkyl
Is a hydroxyalkyl group such as methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl,
Hydroxyethyl, poly (C_2-3Alkoxy), preferably polyethoxy
A group, benzyl, or a mixture thereof, each m is 2 or 3, and each n is
1 to about 4, each Y is -O- (O) C-, -C (O) -O-, -NR- (O)
C— or —C (O) —NR—, and each R¹(Y is -O- (
O) C- or -NR- (O) C-, +1) is C₁₂~ C₂₂, Preferred
Or C₁₄~ C₂₀And each R¹Is hydrocarbyl, or substituted hydr
A locarbyl group,⁻Are all anions compatible with the softener,
Preferably chloride, bromide, methyl sulfate, ethyl sulfate
, Sulfate, and nitrate, more preferably chloride or methyl
(Sulfate) (as used herein, a specific R¹Group containing "flexibility
The percentage of the active ingredient of the agent "is the total R present¹Specific R for the group¹Based on percentage of groups
Based on the percentage of total active ingredients).       [0210]   (2) The second type of DEQA active ingredient has the following general formula:       [0211]     [R₃N⁺CH₂CH (YR¹) (CH₂YR¹)] A⁻ Where each Y, R, R¹, And A⁻Has the same meaning as above. Such compounds
Includes compounds having the formula:       [0212]     [CH₃]₃N⁽⁺⁾[CH₂CH (CH₂O (O) CR¹) O (O) CR¹] Cl^{( −)} Wherein each R is a methyl or ethyl group, preferably each R¹Is C_Fifteen~ C_{1 9} It is.       [0213]   These types of materials and their general methods of manufacture are hereby incorporated by reference.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,137,180, Naik et al., Jan. 3, 1979.
Promulgation on the 0th day. An example of a preferred DEQA of formula (2) is
Having di (acyloxy) -3-trimethylammoniopropane chloride;
Syl is an FA listed below¹A "propyl" ester, which is the same as an acyl
It is a quaternary ammonium fabric softening active ingredient.       [0214]   These biodegradable quaternary ammonium fabric softening compounds are preferably
-C (O) R¹Group, which is mainly composed of saturated fatty acids, such as
, But more preferably partially saturated from natural sources.
Derived from solvated and / or partially hydrogenated fatty acids, for example
Derived from animal fats, such as tallow fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids such as o
Oleic acid, and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as vegetable oils, such as canola oil,
Safflower oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, tall oil, rice bran
Fatty acids derived from oils and the like are also preferred. A non-limiting example of a fatty acid (FA) is rice
No. 5,759,990, paragraph 4, lines 45-66.
You. Unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids are the concentrated clear cloths of the present invention.
It is preferable for the formulation of the composition for imparting ground flexibility.       [0215]   Mixtures of fatty acids can be used and are preferred. The fatty acid mixture of the present invention
Examples of fatty acids that can form compounds (FA) include, but are not limited to:
is not.Fatty acyl group FA ¹ FA ² FA ³ C₁₄                        0 0 1 C₁₆                        3 11 25 C₁₈                        3 4 20 C14: 100 C16: 11 10 C18: 179 27 45 C18: 2 13 50 6 C18: 3 170 Unknown component 0 0 3     Total 100 100 100 IV 99 125-138 56 Cis / trans (C18: 1) 5-6 Unknown 7 TPU 14 57 6       [0216]   FA¹Is a partially hydrogenated fatty acid made from canola oil, FA²Is
, A fatty acid produced from soybean oil, FA³Is a slightly hydrogenated tallow fatty acid
is there.       [0219]   The iodine value (referred to herein as "IV") defines the level of unsaturation of fatty acids.
Used for As used herein, the "parent" fatty acid, R¹The source of the group
The iodine value of the "response" fatty acid also determines the level of unsaturation of the fabric softening active.
Used to These R¹The parent parent fatty acid has an average IV of about 0 to about 140,
More preferably from about 40 to about 130. IV is preferred for concentrated clear compositions
Is about 70 to about 140 on average, more preferably about 80 to about 130, even more preferably
Is about 90 to about 115.       [0218]   At least a majority of the fatty acyl groups, for example about 50% to 100%, preferably about
55% to about 100%, more preferably about 60% to about 100% are unsaturated
preferable. The cis / trans ratio of the unsaturated fatty acyl groups is important and
New cis / trans ratios are from 1: 1 to about 50: 1, with a minimum of 1: 1 and are preferred.
Or at least 3: 1, more preferably from about 4: 1 to about 20: 1.   Long chain hydrocarbon groups have at least a portion of those groups, e.g., isostearic acid.
It can also comprise a branched chain of origin. Depends on branching group (if present)
The sum of the active ingredients represented is typically about 1% to about 100%, preferably about 10%.
% To about 70%, more preferably about 20% to about 50%.       [0219]   Unsaturated (including polyunsaturated) fatty acyl groups have surprisingly effective flexibility
Not only gives imparting properties, but also better absorption, good antistatic properties, and freezing
It also provides excellent recovery after sintering and melting. These highly unsaturated / branched
The material has excellent water-absorbing and "greasy" cloth
Minimize the feel of the ground. Because of these two characteristics, higher levels than are normally desired
Bell softening actives can be used, which allows the use of colored fabrics, specialty
Outstanding color retention, protection, and / or protection against cotton and cotton blended fabrics
Has improved healing, improved anti-wrinkle properties, improved color integrity, ie, reduced damage to the fabric
Have various advantages, including improved antistatic properties, and a high level of flexibility.
Sir.       [0220]   Highly unsaturated materials are easier to formulate in concentrated premixes that maintain low viscosity
Thus, processing, eg, pumping, mixing, etc., is easy. These highly insatiable
The solvated material (a small amount, usually associated with such material, ie, the softening active ingredient / solution
About 5 to about 20% by weight of the total agent mixture, preferably about 8 to about 25% by weight, more preferably
Or only about 10 to about 20% by weight of a solvent).
The composition is easily formulated at room temperature.       [0221]   Of course, the substituents R and R¹Is R¹Maintain their basic hydrophobicity
If desired, it can be substituted with various groups such as alkoxyl or hydroxyl.
Wear. Preferred compounds include widely used fabric softening active ingredients.
Ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride (hereinafter referred to as “DTDMAC”)
The biodegradable diester modification of (b) is considered. Preferred long chain DEQAs are high
DEQA prepared from a source containing bell polyunsaturation, ie, N, N-di (acyl
-Oxyethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride,
Acyl is derived from fatty acids containing sufficient polyunsaturation.       [0222]   As used herein, if a diester (m = 2) is specified, it exists
It may contain a monoester (m = 1) and / or a triester (m = 3).
Wear. Preferably, at least about 70% of the DEQA is in diester form and 0%
% To about 30% can be DEQA monoester. Detergent carryover for flexibility
Under light / low wash conditions, the percentage of monoester is as low as
Preferably it should be less than about 15%. However, surfactants for anionic detergents
Or under certain conditions where detergent builders carry over, some monoester or
Monoamides may be preferred. Diester and monoester, or diamide
And the overall ratio of monoamide to about 100: 1 to about 2: 1, preferably about 50: 1.
To about 5: 1, more preferably from about 13: 1 to about 8: 1. Large carryover of detergent
Under mild conditions, the di / monoester ratio is preferably about 11: 1. Mo that exists
Monoester or monoamide levels can be adjusted during DEQA production.
Wear.       [0223]   In the practice of the present invention, a biodegradable quaternized ester-amine or amido-amine resin is used.
The above compounds used as softening materials are manufactured using standard reaction chemistry
can do. In one synthesis of the diester variant of DTDMAC, the formula RN (
CH₂CH₂OH)₂With both hydroxyl groups of formula R¹Acid salt of C (O) Cl
And then quaternized with an alkyl halide RX to give the desired reaction
The products (R and R¹Is as defined above). But for those skilled in the art
Obviously, this reaction series allows for a wide choice of reagents to be prepared.
Wear.       [0224]   Additional DEQA Flexibility Suitable for Formulating the Concentrated Liquid Fabric Protection Composition of the Invention
The imparting active ingredient has the above formula (1), and one R group has C_1-4Hydroxyal
Kill or polyalkoxy groups, preferably hydroxyalkyl, more preferably
Is a hydroxyethyl group. Examples of such hydroxyethyl ester active ingredients
Is a di (acyloxyethyl) (2-hydroxyethyl) methylammonium
Tyl sulfate, in which acyl is converted to the above fatty acids, for example, oleic acid.
Comes from. Such a DEQA comprises: (a) a saturated or unsaturated,
Fractions of linear or branched fatty acids or derivatives of said acids (the fatty acids or derivatives thereof)
The conductors each have a hydrocarbon chain, with 5-21 atoms in the chain), and (
b) a quaternization product of the condensation between triethanolamines, wherein the condensation product is
, Titration of condensation products with standard KOH solution against phenolphthalein indicator
Characterized in that the acid value is less than about 6.5. Acid value is preferred
More preferably about 5 or less, more preferably about 3 or less. In fact, the lower the AV, the better the softness
Softening performance is obtained.       [0225]   According to ISO # 53402, the acid value is determined by subjecting the condensation product to phenol
It is determined by titration against a ruphthalein indicator. AV is the condensation product
Expressed as mg KOH / g.       [0226]   For optimal flexibility properties, the reactants should be combined with the fatty acid fraction and triethanol alcohol.
Preferably, the molar ratio of the min is from about 1: 1 to about 2.5: 1.       [0227]   Optimum softening performance depends on washing conditions that carry over the detergent, more specifically
It is also affected by the presence of anionic surfactants in the solution using the given composition
I know that. In fact, anionic surfactants generally carried over from laundry
The presence of the agent interacts with the softener compound, reducing its performance. For this reason
Depending on the conditions of use, the molar ratio of fatty acid / triethanolamine is very important.
Sometimes. Thus, a washing cycle and a rinsing cycle containing a softening compound
If no rinsing is performed during the period, a large amount of shade is applied to the rinsing cycle containing the softening compound.
The ionic surfactant is carried over. In this case, the fatty acid fraction / triethanol
Preferably, the molar ratio of the min is from about 1.4: 1 to about 1.8: 1. Large amount of anionic interface
Surfactants are anionic surfactants that are replaced during the rinse cycle by an anionic surfactant.
/ The molar ratio of the cationic softener compound of the present invention is at least about 1/10.
Present in a certain amount.       [0228]   The composition includes a DEQA having formula (1) and / or (2) above.
Can also include the following medium chain cationic ammonium fabric softening compound:
At this time, each Y is -O- (O) C-,-(R) N- (O) C-, -C (O) -N (
R)-or -C (O) -O-, preferably -O- (O) C-, m is 2 or 3, preferably 2. Each n is 1-4, preferably 2. Each R is as described above, Each R¹Or YR¹The hydrophobic group is a saturated, C₈~ C₁₄, Preferably C _12-14 Hydrocarbyl, or a substituted hydrocarbyl substituent (I
V is preferably about 10 or less, more preferably less than about 5), [in the hydrophobic group
The total carbon is R¹In the group, or Y is -O- (O) C- or-(R) N- (
O) When it is C-, YR¹The number of carbon atoms in the group], the counterion A⁻Is above
Same as above. Preferably, A⁻Does not include phosphate.       [0229]   Saturated C₈~ C₁₄Fatty acyl groups are pure derivatives or mixed
Chain length is acceptable.       [0230]   Suitable fatty acid sources for the fatty acyl groups include cocoic acid, lauric acid, capri
Luic acid, and capric acid.       [0231]   C₁₂~ C₁₄(Or C₁₁~ C₁₃For the hydrocarbyl group, this
These groups are preferably saturated, eg, the IV is preferably less than about 10, preferably
Preferably less than about 5.       [0232]   Of course, R and R¹Is optionally various groups, such as alkoxyl or hydroxyl groups
, May be substituted with¹If the groups maintain their basic hydrophobicity,
It may be linear or branched.       [0233]   The DEQA active ingredients described above can include low levels of fatty acids,
The fatty acid may comprise unreacted starting materials for the softening active ingredient in the finished composition and / or
May be a by-product of partial decomposition, for example hydrolysis. Low levels of free fatty acids, good
Preferably less than about 10%, more preferably less than about 5% by weight of the softening active.
Preferably, it is full.       [0234]   The fabric protection composition added during rinsing according to the present invention may include other types of fabric softening activities.
Sexual ingredients can be used.       [0235]   (3) The above-mentioned DEQA active ingredient is characterized in that at least one R group is a hydrogen atom.
Also included are the incorporated amine softening actives. Examples of this type of active ingredient are (saturated
Unsaturated alkoyloxyethyl) (unsaturated alkylamido)
(Dotrimethylene) methylamine hydrochloride, but not limited to
. Another example of a suitable amine softening active is PCT Application No. WO 99/065.
No. 09, K.A. Grimm, D.R.Bacon, T. Trinh, E.H. Wahl and H.B. Tord
il, published February 11, 1999, which application is hereby incorporated by reference.
include.       [0236] (4) Polyquaternary ammonium softening active ingredient   The composition added during the rinsing of the present invention may include two or more positive quaternary ammonium electrodes.
Loaded fabric softening actives are also useful. This kind of softening active ingredient
Has the following formula: Embedded image Wherein each R is H or short chain C₁~ C₆, Preferably C₁~ C₃Alkyl or ar
Droxyalkyl groups such as methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydr
Benzyl, or (R²O)_2-4H and each R¹Is C₆ ~ C₂₂, Preferably C₁₄~ C₂₀Hydrocarbyl or substituted hydro
A carbyl substituent, preferably C₁₀~ C₂₀Alkyl or alkenyl (poly
Unsaturated alkyl, including saturated alkyl, referred to as "alkylene"
And most preferably C₁₂~ C₁₈Alkyl or alkenyl
And each R²Is C_1-6An alkylene group, preferably an ethylene group;⁻under
It is as described. A fabric softening active ingredient having the formula:       [0237] Embedded image Where R¹Is derived from oleic acid and this compound is commercially available from Witco Company
I have.       [0238]   The polyquaternary ammonium compounds disclosed in the following documents are also suitable for the present invention.
is there. European Patent Application 0,803,498, Al, Robert, O. Keys and
And Floyd E. Friedli, filed April 25, 1997, UK Patent No. 808,265.
, Arnold Hoffman & Co., Incorporated, promulgated January 28, 1956, No. 1, 1.
61,552, Koebner and Potts, promulgated August 13, 1969, DE 4,2
03,489 A1, Henkel, published August 12, 1993, EP 0
No., 221,855, Topfl, Heinz and Jorg, promulgated November 3, 1986,
No. 0,503,155, Rewo, promulgated on December 20, 1991, No. 0,507,0
03, Rewo, promulgated on December 20, 1991, EPA 0,803,498, 1
Published October 29, 997, French Patent No. 2,523,606, Marie-Helene F
raikin, Alan Dillarstone and Marc Couterau, filed March 22, 1983,
Japanese Patent No. 84-273918, Terumi Hawai and Hiroshi Kitamura, 1
986, No. 2-011,545, Kao Corp., promulgated on January 16, 1990, U.S.A.
National Patent No. 3,079,436, Hwa issued on February 26, 1963, No. 4,418
No. 4,051, Green et al., Promulgated November 29, 1983, No. 4,721,51.
No. 2, Topfl, Abel and Binz, promulgated on January 26, 1988, 4,728,3
No. 37, Abel, Topfl and Riehen, promulgated March 1, 1988, 4,906.
No. 413, Topfl and Binz, promulgated March 6, 1990, No. 5,194,66.
No. 7, Oxenrideret al., Promulgated March 16, 1993, No. 5,235,082
Hill and Snow, promulgated August 10, 1993, No. 5,670,472, Keys.
, Promulgated on September 23, 1997, Weirong Miao, Wei Hou, Lie Chen
And Zongshi Li, Studies on Multifunctional Finishing Agents, Riyong
Huaxue Gonye, No. 2, pp. 8-10, 1992, Yokagaku, Vol 41, No. 4 (1992), and
And Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation, 4th edition, published 1991
Lea & Febiger, Chapter 13, pages 226-30. See all of these references here.
Include as consideration. Fatty acids and N, N, N ', N', tetrakis (hydroxyethyl
) Products formed by the quaternization of the reaction product of 1,6-diaminohexane
Are also suitable for the present invention.       [0239] (5) a softening active ingredient having the following formula:               R_4-m-N⁽⁺⁾-R¹ _m  A⁻ Wherein each m is 2 or 3, and each R¹Is C₆~ C₂₂, Preferably C₁₄~
C₂₀(However, two or more₁₂Not less than, the other is at least about 16
A) hydrocarbyl, or a substituted hydrocarbyl substituent, preferably C ₁₀ ~ C₂₀Alkyl or alkenyl, most preferably C₁₂~ C₁₈Archi
Or alkenyl;¹The iodine value of the fatty acid containing a group is from 0 to about 140
And more preferably from about 40 to about 130, and the cis / trans ratio is from about 1: 1 to about 5
0: 1, minimum 1: 1, preferably from about 2: 1 to about 40: 1, more preferably
Preferably from about 3: 1 to about 30: 1, more preferably from about 4: 1 to about 20: 1.
, Each R¹Is a branched chain C₁₄~ C₂₂An alkyl group, preferably a branched chain C₁₆~ C_{1 8} Each R may be H or short chain C₁~ C₆, Preferably C₁~ C₃Archi
Or hydroxyalkyl groups such as methyl (most preferred), ethyl,
Benzyl, hydroxyethyl, etc., benzyl, or (R²O)_2-4H and A ⁻ Are anions compatible with the softening agent, preferably chloride, bromide,
Til sulfate, ethyl sulfate, sulfate, and nitrate,
More preferred are chloride and methyl sulfate.       [0240] (6) a softening active ingredient having the following formula: Embedded image Where each R, R¹And A⁻Is as defined above, and each R²Is C_1-6Al
G is a kylene group, preferably an ethylene group, G is an oxygen atom, or -NR
-A group.       [0241] (7) A softening active ingredient having the following formula: Embedded image Where R¹, R²And G are as defined above.       [0242] (8) Substantially unsaturated and / or branched higher fatty acids and dialkyi
Reaction products of lentriamine, for example with a molecular ratio of about 2: 1. The reaction product is
Including compounds having the formula:       [0243]     R¹—C (O) —NH—R²-NH-R³-NH-C (O) -R¹ Where R¹, R²Is as defined above, and each R³Is C_1-6Alkylene group,
Preferably it is an ethylene group.       [0244] (9) A softening active ingredient having the following formula:   [R¹-C (O) -NR-R²-N (R)₂-R³-NR-C (O) -R¹]⁺  A⁻ Where R, R¹, R², R³And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0245] (10) Substantially unsaturated and / or branched higher fatty acids and hydro
A reaction product of a xyalkylalkylenediamine having a molecular ratio of about 2: 1. The reaction student
The composition comprises a compound having the formula:     R¹—C (O) —NH—R²−N (R³OH) -C (O) -R¹ Where R¹, R²And R³Is as defined above.       [0246] (11) Mixtures thereof.   Examples of compound (5) include dialkylene dimethyl ammonium salts such as dicanola
Dimethyl ammonium chloride, dicanola dimethyl ammonium methyl sulf
Gate, di (partially hydrogenated soybean, cis / trans ratio about 4: 1) dimethyl
Ammonium chloride and dioleyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.
Dioleyldimethylammonium chloride and di (canola) dimethylammonium
Nium chloride is preferred. Commercially available dialkyle that can be used in the present invention
Examples of dimethyl ammonium salts are available from Witco Corporation under the trade name Adogen 472.
Is dioleyl dimethyl ammonium chloride available at       [0247]   An example of the compound (6) is 1-methyl-1-oleylamidoethyl-2-oleyl
Imidazolinium methyl sulfate, wherein R¹Is acyclic aliphatic C_{1 5} ~ C₁₇A hydrocarbon group;²Is an ethylene group, G is an NH group, R ⁵ Is a methyl group, and A⁻Is a methyl sulfate anion and is available from Witco Corpor
available under the trade name Varisoft 3690.       [0248]   An example of the compound (7) is 1-oleylamidoethyl-2-oleylimidazoline
Where R¹Is acyclic aliphatic C_Fifteen~ C₁₇A hydrocarbon group;²Is
G is an ethylene group, and G is an NH group.       [0249]   An example of the compound (8) is a molecular ratio of oleic acid to diethylenetriamine of about 2: 1.
And a mixture of the reaction products is represented by the following formula: N, N ″ -diole
Contains rudiethylenetriamine.       [0250]   R¹-C (O) -NH-CH₂CH₂-NH-CH₂CH₂-NH-C (O) -R ¹ Where R¹-C (O) is commercially available oleic acid from plant or animal sources, e.g.
For example, Emersol (trade name) 223LL or Emersol (trade name) manufactured by Henkel Corporation
) Is the oleyl group of 7021,²And R³Is a divalent ethylene group.       [0251]   An example of the compound (9) is a difatty amidoamine-based softening activity having the following formula:
Component.       [0252] [R¹-C (O) -NH-CH₂CH₂-N (CH₃) (CH₂CH₂OH) -CH₂CH₂ -NH- C (O) -R¹]⁺CH₃SO₄ ⁻ Where R¹-C (O) is an oleyl group, available from Witco Corporation as Varisoft 2
It is marketed under the trade name 22LT.       [0253]   Examples of compound (10) include oleic acid and N-2-hydroxyethylethylenedia
Min is a reaction product having a molecular ratio of about 2: 1 and a mixture of the reaction products is as follows:
Including compounds of the formula:       [0254]   R¹—C (O) —NH—CH₂CH₂-N (CH₂CH₂OH) -C (O)-
R¹ Where R¹-C (O) is commercially available oleic acid from plant or animal sources,
For example, Henkel Corporation's Emersol (trade name) 223LL or Emersol (trade name)
Name) 7021 is an oleyl group.       [0255]   The above individual compounds (active ingredients) must be used individually or as a mixture
Can be.       [0256]   It can be used in combination with the above-mentioned softness-imparting active ingredient, and is used if desired.
A highly preferred class of other cationic compounds is one long chain acyclic C₈~ C₂₂ It is a compound containing a hydrocarbon group and is selected from the following compounds.⁷ Is hydrogen or C₁~ C₄With a saturated alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group
Yes, R¹And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0257] (12) Acyclic quaternary ammonium salt having the following formula:               [R¹−N (R⁵)₂-R⁶]⁺  A⁻ Where R⁵And R⁶Is C₁~ C₄An alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group
, R¹And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0258] (13) A substituted imidazolinium salt having the formula: Embedded image Where R⁷Is hydrogen or C₁~ C₄With a saturated alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group
Yes, R¹And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0259] (14) A substituted imidazolinium salt having the formula: Embedded image Where R⁵Is C₁~ C₄An alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group,¹, R ² And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0260] (15) An alkylpyridinium salt having the following formula: Embedded image Where R⁴Is acyclic aliphatic C₈~ C₂₂A hydrocarbon group;⁻Is an anion
You.       [0261] (16) Alkanamidoalkylenepyridinium salt having the following formula: Embedded image Where R¹, R²And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0262] (17) Monoalkyl diquaternary salts, for example substances having the formula   A⁻[R¹-N⁽⁺⁾(R)₂-R²N⁽⁺⁾(R)₃] A⁻ Where R, R¹, R², And A⁻Is as defined above.       [0263] (18) their mixtures   Examples of compound (12) include monoalkenyltrimethylammonium salts such as
Nooleyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, monocanola trimethyl ammonium
Um chloride, and soyatrimethylammonium chloride. Mo
Nooleyltrimethylammonium chloride and monocanolatrimethylan
Monium chloride is preferred. Another example of compound (12) is Witco Corporatio
n Soya trimethylammon marketed under the trade name Adogen (trade name) 415
Num chloride, R¹Is derived from natural sources₂₂Elsi, a hydrocarbon radical
Rutrimethylammonium chloride, R¹Is C₁₆~ C₁₈A hydrocarbon group
, R⁵Is a methyl group, and R⁶Is an ethyl group, and A⁻But ethyl sulfate shade
The ion is soya dimethylethylammonium ethyl sulfate, and R ¹ Is C₁₈A hydrocarbon group;⁵Is a 2-hydroxyethyl group, and R⁶But
Methyl bis (2-hydroxyethyl) oleyl ammonium chloride, which is a tyl group
Id.       [0264]   An example of compound (14) is R¹Is C₁₇A hydrocarbon group;²Is an ethylene group
Yes, R⁵Is an ethyl group, and A⁻Where ethyl is the ethyl sulfate anion
1-ethyl-1- (2-hydroxyethyl) -2-isoheptadecyl imida sulfate
Zolinium.       [0265]   An example of compound (17) is N-tallowpentamethylpropanediamine having the following formula:
Ammonium dichloride,   Cl⁻[(Tallow alkyl) -N⁽⁺⁾(CH₃)₂-CH₂-CH₂-N⁽⁺⁾(CH ₃ )₃] Cl⁻ Commercially available from Witco Corporation under the trade name Adogen (trade name) 477.       [0266]   Anion A   All anions that are compatible with the softening agent in the cationic nitrogen salt of the present invention
Is the anion A⁻Gives electrical neutrality. Electric neutral among these salts
The anion used to provide the carboxylic acid is derived from a strong acid, especially a halide such as a salt.
Most commonly, they are chloride, bromide, or iodide. But other shades
Ions such as ethyl sulfate, acetate, formate, sulfate, carbonate, etc. can also be used.
Wear. Chloride and methyl sulfate are preferred here as anions A.       [0267]   Composition to be added in the dryer   Useful fabric softening compounds for dryer-protected fabric protection compositions are cationic based
Selected from nonionic, amphoteric and / or anionic fabric softening compounds.
Can be       [0268]   Typical cationic fabric softening compounds are water soluble quaternary ammonium fabrics.
The most commonly used is a di (long alkyl) which contains a softening active.
Chain) dimethyl ammonium (C1-C4 alkyl) sulfate or chloride
And preferably a methyl sulfate compound, and the following compounds may be mentioned.       [0269] 1) Di (tallowalkyl) dimethylammonium methyl sulfate (DTDM
AMS), 2) di (hydrogenated tallowalkyl) dimethylammonium methyl sulfate, 3) Di (hydrogenated tallow alkyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride (DTDMA)
C), 4) distearyl dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, 5) Dioleyl dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, 6) dipalmityl hydroxyethyl methyl ammonium methyl sulfate, 7) stearylbenzyldimethylammonium methyl sulfate, 8) Tallow alkyl trimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, 9) (hydrogenated tallow alkyl) trimethylammonium methyl sulfate, 10) (C_12-14Alkyl) hydroxyethyldimethylammoniummethyl
Sulfate, 11) (C_12-18Alkyl) di (hydroxyethyl) methylammonium
Tilsulfate, 12) di (stearoyloxyethyl) dimethylammonium chloride, 13) Di (tallow oil oxyethyl) dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate
To 14) ditallow alkyl imidazolinium methyl sulfate, 15) 1- (2-Tallowylamidoethyl) -2-tallowylimidazolinium
Methyl sulfate, and 16) Mixtures thereof.       [0270]   Currently preferred compounds, such as 12) and 13), are materials that are more environmentally friendly.
And the traditionally used di (long alkyl chain) dimethyl ammonium
A rapidly biodegradable quaternary ammonium compound that replaces tyl sulfate
is there. Such a quaternary ammonium compound is formed by a functional group such as a carboxy group.
It may contain interrupted long chain alk (en) yl groups. The materials and they
The fabric softening compositions comprising the same are described in a number of documents, for example in EP-A-
0,040,562 and EP-A-0,239,910,
It is described in. Similar quaternary ammonium compound useful for compositions added in a dryer
The compound is a compound as described above with respect to the composition added during rinsing.       [0271]   The composition added in the dryer of the present invention can also use a nonionic softening agent.
Wear. Typically, such non-ionic fabric softening materials have an HLB of about 2 to about 2.
About 9, more usually about 3-7. Generally relatively crystalline, high melting point
(E.g.,> 25 ° C, preferably> 40 ° C), select a material that is relatively insoluble in water
Should.       [0272]   The level of nonionic softening agent in the solid composition, when present, is typically
Is about 0.1% to about 50%, preferably about 5% to about 30%.       [0273]   Highly preferred nonionic softening agents for optional use in the present invention are:
C₁₀~ C₂₆Acylsorbitan esters and polyglycerol monosteales
It is. Sorbitan ester is the esterified dehydration of sorbitol
Things. Sorbitol, typically produced by catalytic hydrogenation of glucose,
1,4- and 1,5-sorbitol anhydride, dehydrated in a well-known manner
And a mixture of small amounts of isosorbide. (Rice included here for reference
National Patent No. 2,322,821, Brown, promulgated on June 29, 1943,
)) A complex mixture of anhydrous sorbitol of the above type is referred to herein as "sorbitan".
Call. Of course, this "sorbitan" mixture has some free, uncyclized
Also includes sorbitol.       [0274]   Preferred sorbitan esters are C₁₀~ C₂₆Acylsorbitan monoester
Le and C₁₀~ C₂₆A substance selected from the group consisting of acylsorbitan diesters
Comprising. Large amounts of trisorbitan esters are present in the ester mixture
It is also preferred. Mono-ester 20-50%, di-ester 25-50%,
And ester mixtures containing 10-35% of tri- and tetra-esters are preferred.
No. For purposes of this invention, sorbitan esters containing unsaturation (eg, sorbitan
Nooleate) can be used.       [0275]   Preferred sorbitan esters are U.S. Pat.
No. 4,128,484.       [0276]   Certain derivatives of the preferred sorbitan esters herein, especially the "lower"
Toxylates, i.e., one or more of the non-esterified OH groups have from 1 to about 12
Mono-, di-, and tri-esters containing ethylene oxide units (eg, Twee
ns (trade name)) are also useful in the compositions of the present invention. Therefore, for the purpose of the present invention,
The term "sorbitan ester" also includes such derivatives.       [0277]   Other preferred nonionic softening agents are polyhydric alcohols or their anhydrides.
Fatty acid partial esters of alcohols or anhydrides, where the carbon number of the alcohol or anhydride is about
2 to about 18, preferably about 2 to about 8, and each fatty acid moiety has about 8 to about 3 carbon atoms.
0, preferably about 12 to about 20. Typically, such a softening agent is
It contains about 1 to about 3, preferably about 2 fatty acid groups per molecule. Of ester
Polyhydric alcohol moieties include ethylene glycol, glycerol, poly (eg, di-,
Tri-, tetra-, penta-, and / or hexa-) glycerol, xylyl
With tall, sucrose, erythritol, and / or pentaerythritol
Good.       [0278]   The fabric protection composition added in the dryer used here, as a softener component,
About 1 to about 60%, preferably about 5 to about 50%, more preferably about 1% by weight of the composition
About 10 to about 40% by weight of a tertiary amine and / or ester having the formula:
Luamine carboxylate may be included.       [0279] Embedded image Where R⁵Is a long chain aliphatic group having about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms;⁶And R ⁴ Are the same or different from each other and have about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms.
An aliphatic group, preferably 1, of the formula R⁸OH (where R⁸Has about 2 to about 3 carbon atoms
A hydroxyalkyl group of the formula R⁹O (OC _n H_2n)^m(Where R⁹Has from about 1 to about 30, preferably 2 or 3, carbon atoms
An alkyl or alkenyl, or hydrogen, n is 2 or 3, m
Is about 1 to about 30, preferably 1 to about 5), ⁴ , R⁵, R⁶, R⁸, And R⁹The chain may be a group interrupted by an ester,⁷ Is an unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl having about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms.
Alkaryl, and substituted alkyl having about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
Selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, and aralkyl
Wherein the substituent is a group consisting of halogen, carboxyl, and hydroxyl
Is selected from       [0280]   This component contains a primary amine or ammonium compound as the sole fabric conditioner
Odor and / or fabric softening performance as compared to similar compositions using
Improve. R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸And / or R⁹Contains chain unsaturation
be able to.       [0281]   As a starting material when a tertiary amine salt is formed by the reaction of an amine and a carboxylic acid
Examples of preferred tertiary amines are lauryldimethylamine, myristyldimethyl
Amine, stearyl dimethylamine, tallow dimethylamine, coconut dimethyl
Luamine, dilaurylmethylamine, distearylmethylamine, ditaromethi
Ruamine, oleyldimethylamine, dioleylmethylamine, lauryldi (3
-Hydroxy-propyl) amine, stearyldi (2-hydroxyethyl) amido
, Trilaurylamine, laurylethyl-methylamine, and     C₁₈H₃₇N (C₂H₄O)₁₀H It is. Preferred carboxylic acids are stearic acid, oleic acid, lauric acid, milliliter
Stinic acid, palmitic acid, and mixtures thereof.       [0282]   Amine salts are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,237,155, Kard.
ouche, promulgated on December 2, 1980, well known in the art.
Can be formed by a simple addition reaction. Excessive free amine odor
Free amines are generally more flexible than amine salts.
Poor performance.       [0283]   With respect to the composition to be added in the dryer, the pending application No. 08 is incorporated herein by reference.
/ 937,536, filed September 25, 1997, J.W. Smith, A. Coron
a, DRYER-ADDED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION US by T. Trinh and R. Wu
AGE TO PROVIDE COLOR AND OTHER FABRIC APPEARANCE BENEFITS
Active ingredients are particularly preferred. In addition to or in place of the above fabric softeners
Alternatively, other fabric softening materials can be used. These materials are non-ionic,
It can be selected from amphoteric and / or anionic fabric softening materials.
Such materials are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,327,133, 4,421,792,
Nos. 4,426,299, 4,460,485, 3,644,203,
Nos. 4,661,269, 4,439,335, 3,861,870,
Nos. 4,308,151, 3,886,075, 4,233,164,
Nos. 4,401,578, 3,974,076, 4,237,016 and
And EP 472,178.       [0284]   Main solvent system   The primary solvent, when present, is typically present in up to about 40% by weight of the composition, preferably
Is used in an effective amount of about 1 to about 25% by weight, more preferably about 3 to about 8% by weight.
The main solvent is as disclosed in US patent application Ser. No. 09 / 309,128.
Most effectively used in combination with high electrolyte levels and / or phase stabilizers
be able to. For example, if high levels of electrolytes are not used,
Solvent-based ClogP is described in US Pat. No. 5,747,443.
Will be limited to the range of about 0.15 to about 0.64.       [0285]   When the electrolyte is present, the level of primary solution is much lower than about 15%
Agents can be used, but are preferred for odor, safety and economic reasons. Less than
By combining the phase stabilizers specified below with very low levels of key solvents
If the electrolyte is present, the composition has good transparency and / or stability
can get. The electrolyte and / or the phase stabilizer render the composition translucent or transparent.
Temperature at which the composition is translucent or transparent
Can be used to increase range.       [0286]   The primary solvent is efficient in that it provides the greatest advantage to a particular weight of solvent. Nothing
Of course, the term "solvent" used here is particularly important because certain major solvents are
It refers to the effect of the main solvent, not the physical form of the main solvent at a given temperature.
-ing       [0287]   Major solvents that may be present minimize the effect of solvent odor in the composition
The composition is chosen to give a low viscosity.       [0288]   The major solvent typically has a ClogP of -2.0 to 2.6, preferably -1.7.
To 1.6, more preferably from -1.0 to 1.0.       [0289]   The most preferred major solvent depends on the appearance of the dilution composition used to treat the fabric.
Can be identified. These dilute compositions are made from conventional fabric softener compositions.
Rather, it has a fabric softener dispersion that exhibits a more single layer appearance. Appearance is close to single layer
Indeed, the composition is considered to have better performance. These compositions are
And similar compositions made by conventional methods using the same fabric softener active ingredient.
In comparison, it gives surprisingly good fabric softness.       [0290]   The main solvents that can be used are various items, for example, aliphatic and / or aliphatic carbon atoms.
Or alicyclic diols, monools, glycerin derivatives, diol alkoxy
Sylate, and mixtures thereof, as disclosed in US Pat.
No. 759,990 and 5,747,443 and PCT application
WO 97/03169, published January 30, 1997 (the patent and
Application is hereby incorporated by reference), and the most relevant disclosure is that W
O 97/03169, pages 24 to 82 and pages 94 to 108 (production method)
) And '443, paragraphs 11 to 54 and 66 to 78 (production method),
It is described in. Certain of the uses listed in the disclosure of '443.
No solvent may be used with major solvents available and / or with high levels of electrolytes and / or
Or used in a mixture with a phase stabilizer, as described herein for stability / transparency requirements
Can be produced.       [0291]   Saturated diols, and their unsaturated, higher molecular weight
Obvious similarity between the possible use (formulation potential) of homologues or analogs
There is. Unsaturated homologs / analogs are those compounds in which the unsaturated solvent is represented by the formula
One additional methylene per double bond (ie, CH₂) If the parent has
It has the same formulation as the solvated solvent. That is, the transparent concentrated fabric softener composition
One for each of the good saturated solvents of the present invention suitable for the formulation of the product.
CH above₂Groups are added and each added CH₂Two hydrogen atoms per group in the molecule
Removed from adjacent carbon atoms to form one carbon-carbon double bond,
This increases the number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule relative to the chemical formula of the "parent" saturated solvent.
That there is a suitable unsaturated solvent, which is maintained constant
There is an "additional rule". This is because the chemical formula of the solvent is -CH₂-To add groups
Has the effect of increasing its ClogP value by about 0.53, while the adjacent two
Removing a hydrogen atom to form a double bond requires approximately the same ClogP value.
Amount, i.e., about 0.48,₂-Has the effect of offsetting the addition of
It is a surprising fact. Thus, from one preferred saturated solvent,
CH to add₂Insert one double bond per group, thereby reducing the total number of hydrogen atoms
By maintaining equal to the parent's saturated solvent, the ClogP value of the new solvent
Containing at least one more carbon atom, as long as is within the valid range,
Higher molecular weight unsaturated analogs / homologs are obtained. Some examples below
Shown in       [0292]   An effective amount of the primary solvent usable in the present invention in the liquid concentrated clear fabric softener composition.
As long as the agent is still present, a portion of the main solvent mixture,
Can be replaced with secondary solvents or secondary solvent mixtures that cannot be used as solvents
You. If at least about 15% of the softener active ingredient is also present, the present invention
An effective amount of the primary solvent is at least greater than about 1% of the composition, preferably greater than about 3%.
And more preferably more than about 5%.       [0293]   The preferred primary solvent to improve clarity at 50 ° F. is 1,2-hexanedione.
, 1,2-pentanediol, hexylene glycol, 1,2-butanediol
, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, pinacol, 1,5-hexanediol
1,6-hexanediol and / or 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pe
Tandiol.       [0294]   Electrolytes   Transparent, rinsing fabric containing high levels of fabric softeners of the present invention
The protective composition is optionally, but preferably, present in an effective amount, such as about 0% of the composition.
. 5 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.75 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight.
From about 2% by weight of electrolyte. US Patent No. 5,759, incorporated herein by reference.
990 discloses that the primary solvent in the clear formulation is from about 0.15 to about 0.64
It should have a ClogP of. With an effective amount of electrolyte,
ClogP is about -2.0 to 2.6, preferably -1.7 to about 1.6, and more preferably.
Alternatively, a main solvent having a range of -1.0 to 1.0 can be used. Main solvent is high voltage
Reduce the use of such key solvents, as they are more effective at the resolving level
be able to. The electrolyte was diluted with certain concentrated transparent fabric softening compositions
The thickening phenomenon at the time can also be reduced.       [0295]   Inorganic salts suitable for use as electrolytes include MgI₂, MgBr₂, MgC
l₂, Mg (NO₃)₂, Mg₃(PO₄)₂, Mg₂P₂O₇, MgSO₄,
Magnesium silicate, NaI, NaBr, NaCl, NaF, Na₃(PO₄)
, NaSO₃, Na₂SO₄, Na₂SO₃, NaNO₃, NaIO₃, Na₃ (PO₄), Na₄P₂O₇, Sodium silicate, sodium metasilicate, tet
Sodium lachloroaluminate, sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), Na ₂ Si₃O₇, Sodium zirconate, CaF₂, CaCl₂, CaBr₂ , CaI₂, CaSO₄, Ca (NO₃)₂, Ca, KI, KBr, KCl,
KF, KNO₃, KIO₃, K₂SO₄, K₂SO₃, K₃(PO₄), K₄(
P₂O₇), Potassium pyrosulfate, potassium pyrosulfite, LiI, LiBr, Li
Cl, LiF, LiNO₃, AlF₃, AlCl₃, AlBr₃, AlI₃, A
l₂(SO₄)₃, Al (PO₄), Al (NO₃)₃, Aluminum silicate
And hydrates of these salts, and combinations of these salts with mixed cations.
For example, potassium alum AlK (SO₄)₂, And salt and mixed anions
Combinations, such as potassium tetrachloroaluminate and tetrafluoroaluminin
Acid sodium. IIIa, IVa, Va, with an atomic number> 13 on the periodic table
Salts containing cations from groups VIa, VIIa, VIII, Ib and IIb also have a reduced dilution viscosity.
Although useful for lowering, these salts tend to change the oxidation state, and
Adversely affect the odor or color of the formulation or reduce weight efficiency
Not so desirable. A positive atom with atomic number> 20 coming from group Ia or IIa
Salts with ions, as well as the lactinide or the cations from the actinide series
Salts with ions are useful for lowering the dilution viscosity, but may reduce weight efficiency.
And less preferred due to toxicity. Mixtures of the above salts are also useful. In the present invention
Organic salts include magnesium, sodium, lithium, potassium, zinc, and
And aluminum, formate, acetate, propionate, pelargonate, citrate
Carboxylates, including acid salts, gluconates, lactates, salts of aromatic acids, e.g.
Benzoates, phenolates and substituted benzoates or phenolates,
For example, phenolate, salicylate, polyaromatic terephthalate, and
Lithic acid salts such as oxylates, adipates, succinates, benzenedicarbo
And benzenetricarboxylate. Other useful organic acids include p
If H is preferred, carbonate and / or bicarbonate (HCO₃ ^-1), Alkyl
And aromatic sulphates and sulphonates, such as sodium methyl sulphate, benzene
Sulfonic acid salts and derivatives, such as xylene sulfonic acid salts, and pH are preferred
And amino acids. The electrolyte is composed of the above mixed salts and mixed cations.
Hydrated salts, such as potassium / sodium tartrate, partially neutralized salts, such as
Sodium hydrogen tartrate or potassium hydrogen phthalate, and one cation
It may comprise a salt comprising a mixed anion.       [0296]   Generally, for better weight efficiency and lower cost, organic electrolytes
Inorganic electrolytes are preferred. Mixtures of inorganic and organic salts can be used.
Typical levels of electrolytes in the composition are less than about 10%, preferably
About 0.5 to about 5% by weight of the softener composition, more preferably about 0.75 to about 2
. 5% by weight, most preferably about 1 to about 2% by weight.       [0297]   Phase stabilizer   Phase stabilizers are transparent or translucent fabric softeners containing the high levels of electrolytes of the present invention.
Very preferred for formulating the imparting composition. Phase stabilizers make the composition transparent and stable
Improve the temperature range. Phase stabilizers allow more
More electrolytes can be used. Phase stabilizers provide clarity and / or stability
The amount of primary solvent required to achieve can also be reduced. In the flexibility-imparting composition
A typical amount of a phase stabilizer is from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of the composition, preferably from about 0.1%.
3 to about 7% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight.       [0298]   Phase stabilizers useful in the compositions of the present invention generally include hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties.
Is a specific surfactant. Preferred hydrophilic moieties are polyalkoxylated
Group, preferably a polyethoxylated group.       [0299]   Preferred phase stabilizers are saturated and / or unsaturated primary,
Secondary and / or branched amines, amides, amine oxide fatty alcohols
, Fatty acids, alkylphenols, and / or alkylarylcarboxylic acids
Nonionic surfactants derived from acid compounds, each having a preferred number of carbon atoms
Hydrophobic chains, preferably from about 6 to about 22, more preferably from about 8 to about 18,
At least one active hydrogen of the compound having an alkyl or alkylene chain
Is ≦ 50, preferably ≦ 30, more preferably about 5 to about 15, even more preferably
Is ethoxylated with about 8 to about 12 ethylene oxide moieties, from about 8 to about 20,
Preferably an HLB of about 10 to about 18, more preferably about 11 to about 15 is provided.
Various stabilizers have different advantages. For example, alkoxylated cationic materials
Or cationic surfactant complex improves flexibility and enhances wrinkle release properties
I do. Preferred phase stabilizers for reducing the amount of main solvent used are alkoxyl
Alkylated, alkoxylated acylamide, alkoxylated alkylamine or
Is an alkoxylated quaternary alkyl ammonium salt, a surfactant complex, and
These are mixtures.       [0300]   Suitable phase stabilizers are nonionics with large head groups selected from the group
A surfactant is also included.       [0301] a. A surfactant having the formula:     R¹-C (O) -Y '-[C (R⁵)]_m-CH₂O (R₂O)_zH (Where R¹Is a saturated or unsaturated, primary, secondary or branched alkyl or
Is selected from the group consisting of alkyl-aryl hydrocarbons, wherein the hydrocarbon chain length is about 6
And Y 'is selected from the group -O-, -N (A)-and mixtures thereof.
A is a group H, R¹,-(R²-O)_z-H,-(CH₂)_xCH₃, Feni
Or a substituted aryl, wherein 0 ≦ x ≦ about 3 and z
Is about 5 to about 30;²Is a group-(CH₂)_n-And / or-[CH (
CH₃) CH₂]-, Each R⁵Is a group -OH and -O (R²O)_z−
H is selected from m, m is from about 2 to about 4),   b. A surfactant having the formula: Embedded image Where Y ″ = N or O and each R⁵Is independently -H, -OH,-(CH₂ )_xCH₃, -O (OR²)_z-H, -OR¹, -OC (O) R¹, And -C
H (CH₂− (OR²)_{z "}-H) -CH₂− (OR²)_{z '}-C (O) R¹Or
X and R¹Is as defined above, where 5 ≦ z, z ′ and
And z ″ ≦ 20, more preferably 5 ≦ z + z ′ + z ″ ≦ 20, most preferably
More preferably, the heterocyclic ring is a 5-membered ring of Y ″ = O, and one R⁵Is -H and two R ⁵ Is -O (R²O)_z-H and at least one R⁵Has the structure -CH (CH₂ − (OR²)_{z "}-H) -CH₂− (OR²)_{z '}-C (O) R¹And 8 ≦
z + z ′ + z ″ ≦ 20, and R¹Is a hydrocarbon having 8 to 20 carbon atoms,
Not an aryl group), c. Polyhydroxy fatty acid amide surfactant having the formula         R²-C (O) -N (R¹) -Z (Wherein each R¹Is H, C₁~ C₄Hydrocarbyl, C₁~ C₄Alkoxyalkyl
Or hydroxyalkyl, R²Is C₅~ C₃₁Hydrocarbyl part
Wherein each Z is a linear hydrogel with at least three hydroxyls directly attached to the chain.
A polyhydroxyhydrocarbyl moiety having a carbyl chain, or
A toxylated derivative, wherein each R 'is H or a cyclic mono- or polysaccharide;
Is an alkoxylated derivative thereof), and d. Their mixture.       [0302]   Suitable phase stabilizers are surfactant ions of opposite charge or lower diluent viscosity.
With one surfactant ion neutralized with one electrolyte ion suitable for shaking
The surfactant complex formed, and the polyethylene oxide moiety and propylene oxide
Block copolymer surfactants comprising an oxide moiety are also included.       [0303]   Examples of representative phase stabilizers include the following materials.       [0304] (1)-Alkyl or alkyl-aryl alkoxylated nonionic surfactants Agent   Suitable alkylalkoxylated nonionic surfactants are generally saturated or
Unsaturated primary, secondary and branched fatty alcohols, fatty acids, alkylpheno
Or alkylaryl (eg, benzoic acid) carboxylic acid,
The active hydrogen is ≦ about 30 alkylene (preferably ethylene) oxide moieties (eg,
Alkoxylated with ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide)
I have. These nonionic surfactants used in the present invention may be alkyl or alcohol.
The kenyl chain preferably has about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, and may have a linear or branched structure,
Preferably, the alkylene oxide has a linear structure having about 18 to about 18 carbon atoms,
Preferably, at the primary position, the average alkylene oxide per alkyl chain ≤ about 3
0 moles, more preferably about 5 to about 15 moles of alkylene oxide, most preferably
Alkylene oxide is present in an amount of about 8 to about 12 moles. Preferred materials of this kind are
Has a pour point of about 70 ° F. and / or does not solidify in these clear formulations.
No. Examples of straight chain alkylalkoxylated surfactants are available from Shell
Neodol (trade names) 91-8, 25-9, 1-9, 25-12, 1-9, and 45-13, commercially available from BASF
B-26 and C-7 from Plurafac (trade name), Brij (trade name) commercially available from ICI Surfactants
) 76 and 35. Examples of branched alkyl alkoxylated surfactants include:
Tergitol (trade name) 15-S-12, 15-S-15, and 15-S-20 available from Union Carbide
And Emulphogene (trade name) BC-720 and BC-840, commercially available from GAF
. Examples of alkyl aryl alkoxylated surfactants are available from Rhone Poulenc
Igepal (trade name) CO-620 and CO-710, and Triton (commercially available from Union Carbide)
Trade name) N-111 and N-150, commercially available from Dow Dowfax (trade name) 9N5 and from BASF
Commercially available Lutensol (trade name) AP9 and AP14.       [0305] (2)-Alkyl or alkyl-aryl amine or amine oxide non-io Alkoxylated surfactant   Suitable alkylalkoxylated nonionic surfactants having amine functionality are
Primary, secondary and branched, generally saturated or unsaturated
Fatty alcohol, fatty acid, fatty methyl ester, alkylphenol, alkyl
Benzoate, alkylbenzoic acid converted to amine, derived from amine-oxide
Optionally substituted with a secondary alkyl or alkylaryl hydrocarbon.
≤about 50 moles of alkylene oxide moiety per mole of amine each (eg,
Addition with an amine function having (lene oxide and / or propylene oxide)
One or two alkylene oxide chains. The amines used here
Mid or amine-oxide surfactants have about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms and are linear
Or one hydrocarbon in a branched structure, preferably having about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms
Element is in a linear structure, and one or two alkylene oxide chains are
An average ≤ about 50 moles of alkylene oxide per amine moiety, more preferably
The alkylene oxide is added in an amount of from about 5 to about 15 moles, most preferably
On an amine moiety comprising from about 8 to about 12 moles of alkylene oxide per amine moiety
Has a single alkylene oxide chain. Preferred materials of this type have a pour point of about 7
0 ° F. and / or does not solidify in these clear formulations. Ethoxyl
Examples of activated amine surfactants include Berol (trade name) 397, available from Rhone Poulenc.
And Ethomeens (trade names) C / 20, C25, T / 25, S / 20, S / 2 available from Akzo
5 and Ethodumeens (trade names) T / 20 and T25.       [0306]   Preferably, alkyl or alkyl-aryl alkoxylated surfactants and
And alkyl or alkyl-arylamines and alkoxylated amine-O
The compound of oxide has the general formula:       [0307]         R¹ _m-Y-[(R²-O)_z-H]_p Where each R¹Is a saturated, unsaturated, primary, secondary, or
Selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl or alkyl-aryl hydrocarbons,
The hydride chain preferably has about 6 to about 22, and more preferably about 8 to about 18, carbon atoms.
More preferably, it is about 8 to about 15, preferably linear, and contains an aryl moiety.
First, each R²Is a group-(CH₂)_n-And / or-[CH (CH₃) CH₂]
Or from combinations of these groups (about 1 <n <about 3), wherein Y is a group-
O-, -N (A)_q-, -C (O) O-,-(O ←) N (A)_q-, -BR³ -O-, -BR³-N (A)_q-, -BR³-C (O) O-, -BR³−
N (→ O) (A)-, and mixtures thereof, wherein A is a group H, R¹, −
(R²-O)_z-H,-(CH₂)_xCH₃, Phenyl, or substituted ants
And 0 ≦ x ≦ about 3, and B represents a group —O—, —N (A) —, —C (
O) O-, and mixtures thereof, wherein A is as defined above;
Each R³Is the group R², Phenyl, or substituted aryl. Each al
The terminal hydrogen in the koxy chain is replaced with a short chain C_1-4Substituted with an alkyl or acyl group,
Koxy chains can be "capped". z is from about 5 to about 30. p is et
The number of xylate chains, typically one or two, preferably one, and m is sparse
Is the number of aqueous chains, typically one or two, preferably one, and q is
This is the number to complete the structure, usually one.       [0308]   A preferred structure is a structure in which m = 1, p = 1 or 2, 5 ≦ z ≦ 30, and q is
It may be 1 or 0, but when p = 2, q must be 0, more preferably
m = 1, p = 1 or 2, a structure of 7 ≦ z ≦ 20, more preferably m = 1
, P = 1 or 2, and 9 ≦ z ≦ 12. Preferred y is 0.       [0309] (3)-Alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated non-ions with large head groups Surfactant   Suitable alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated phases with bulky head groups
Stabilizers are generally saturated, derivatized with carbohydrate or heterocyclic head groups.
Primary, secondary, and branched fatty alcohols
, Fatty acids, alkylphenols, and alkylbenzoic acids. Then
This structure can be modified to provide more alkyl or alkyl-aryl
It can be substituted with coxylated or non-alkoxylated hydrocarbons. Heterocyclic
The compound or carbohydrate is used per mole of the heterocyclic compound or carbohydrate, respectively.
One or more alkylene oxide chains having ≦ about 50, preferably ≦ about 30 moles
(Eg, ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide)
Become As used herein, a hydrocarbon group on a carbohydrate or heterocyclic surfactant is
It has about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms and is in a linear or branched structure, preferably
Is from about 8 to about 18, and 1 or 2 alkyleneoxy
And the alkylene oxide chain comprises an average of ≦ about
Present in an amount of 50, preferably ≦ about 30 moles of a carbohydrate or heterocyclic moiety;
More preferably, from about 5 to about 15 moles of alkylene oxide per alkylene oxide chain.
Oxides, most preferably both on the hydrocarbon chain and on the heterocyclic or carbohydrate moiety
A total of about 8 to about 10
It is present in an amount of 12 moles of alkylene oxide. Examples of this type of phase stabilizer are ICI
Tweens 40, 60 and 80, commercially available from Surfactants.       [0310]   Preferably, alkoxylated and non-alkoxylated non-alkoxy having large head groups
The compound of the ionic surfactant has the following general formula.       [0311]     R¹-C (O) -Y '-[C (R⁵)]_m-CH₂O (R₂O)_zH Where R¹Is a saturated, unsaturated, primary, secondary or
Selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl or alkyl-aryl hydrocarbons,
The hydride chain length is from about 6 to about 22, and Y 'is a group -O-, -N (A)-and
Wherein A is a group H, R¹,-(R²-O)_z-H,-(CH₂) _x CH₃, Phenyl, or substituted aryl, wherein 0 ≦ x
≦ about 3, z is about 5 to about 30, and each R²Is a group-(CH₂)_n-And / or
Or-[CH (CH₃) CH₂]-Or from combinations of these groups
And each R⁵Is a group -OH and -O (R²O)_z-H, m is about 2 to
It is about 4. Another useful general formula for this type of surfactant is:       [0312] Embedded image Where Y ″ = N or O and each R⁵Is a group -H, -OH,-(CH₂)_xCH ₃ , -O (OR²)_z-H, -OR¹, -OC (O) R¹, And -CH (CH ₂ − (OR²)_{z "}-H) -CH₂− (OR²)_{z '}-C (O) R¹Selected from
It is. x, R¹And R²Is as defined in section D above, and z, z 'and
z ″ are all from about 5 ≦ to about ≦ 20. In the most preferred form of this structure, multiple
The ring is a 5-membered ring of Y "= O, and one R⁵Is -H and two R⁵Is -O (
R²O)_z-H and at least one R⁵Has the structure -CH (CH₂− (OR² )_{z "}-H) -CH₂− (OR²)_{z '}-C (O) R¹And about 8 ≦ z + z ′
+ Z ″ ≦ about 20 and R¹Is a hydrocarbon having about 8 to about 20 carbon atoms;
Not a reel base),   Another group of surfactants that can be used are polyhydroxy fatty acids having the formula:
It is a mid surfactant.       [0313]         R⁶-C (O) -N (R⁷) -W Where each R⁷Is H, C₁~ C₄Hydrocarbyl, C₁~ C₄Alkoxyalkyl
Or hydroxyalkyl such as 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxyp
Ropir, etc., preferably C₁~ C₄Alkyl, more preferably C₁Or
C₂Alkyl, most preferably C₁Alkyl (ie methyl) or methoxyal
Kill and R⁶Is C₅C ~₃₁Hydrocarbyl moiety, straight chain C₇~ C₁₉Archi
Or alkenyl, more preferably linear C₉~ C₁₇Alkyl or alkenyl
, Most preferably straight chain C₁₁~ C₁₇Alkyl or alkenyl, or it
W is a line in which at least three hydroxyls are directly connected to the chain
A polyhydroxyhydrocarbyl moiety having a linear hydrocarbyl chain, or
Is an alkoxylated derivative thereof (preferably ethoxylated or propoxylated)
It is. W is preferably derived from a reducing sugar in a reductive amination reaction, more preferably
Alternatively, W is a glycityl moiety. W is preferably -CH₂(CHOH)_n-C
H₂OH, -CH (CH₂OH)-(CHOH)_n-CH₂OH, -CH₂(C
HOH)₂(CHOR ') (CHOH) -CH₂Selected from the group consisting of OH,
n is an integer of 3 to 5, R 'is H or a cyclic monosaccharide or polysaccharide,
It is a lucoxylated derivative. glycityl wherein n is 4, especially -CH₂(CHOH
)₄-CH₂O is most preferred. Mixtures of the above W parts are desirable.       [0314]   R⁶Is, for example, N-methyl, N-ethyl, N-propyl, N-isopropyl,
N-butyl, N-isobutyl, N-2-hydroxyethyl, N-1-methoxy
It can be ropyl, or N-2-hydroxypropyl.       [0315]   R⁶-CO-N <is, for example, cocamide, stearamide, oleamide, laurami
, Myristamide, capricamide, palmitamide, tallowamide, and the like.       [0316]   W is 1-deoxyglucityl, 2-deoxyfrucchityl, 1-deoxymal
Tityl, 1-deoxylactyl, 1-deoxygalacticyl, 1-deoximer
Nichithyl, 1-deoxymaltotriotityl, and the like may be used.       [0317] (4)-Alkoxylated cationic quaternary ammonium surfactants   Alkoxylated cationic quaternary ammonium surfactants useful in the present invention include:
Generally, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty methyl esters, alkyl-substituted phenols
Alkyl-substituted benzoic acid and / or alkyl-substituted benzoic acid ester,
And / or fatty acids which are converted to amines, which are optionally
Can further react with other long chain alkyl or alkyl-aryl groups,
The amine compound can be used in an amount of ≦ about 50 moles of alkylene oxide per mole of amine.
The sid moiety (eg, ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide)
It is alkoxylated with one or two alkylene oxide chains respectively.       [0318] Typical materials of this type are aliphatic saturated or unsaturated, primary
Products obtained by the quaternization of secondary, secondary or branched amines,
Amines each have less than about 50 alkylene oxide moieties on the amine atom.
One or two alkoxylated with one or two alkylene oxide chains
Has two hydrocarbon chains having about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms. The address used here
Min hydrocarbons have about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, are in a straight or branched chain structure,
Preferably, one alkyl hydrocarbon group having about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms has a linear structure.
It is in. Suitable quaternary ammonium surfactants include one or two alkylene oxides.
Oxide chain on amine moiety, average ≤ about 50 moles of alkylene per alkyl chain
Oxides, more preferably from about 3 to about 20 moles of alkylene oxide, most preferably
Or a hydrophobic group such as an alkyl group;
It is added in the amount of oxide. Preferred materials of this type have pour points below about 70 ° F.
And / or does not solidify in these clear formulations. Suitable phases of this kind
Examples of stabilizers are Ethoquad 18/25, C / 25 and O / 25, commercially available from Akzo, and
Variquat (trade name) -66 from Witco (soft containing about 16 ethoxy units in total)
Tallow alkyl bis (polyoxyethyl) ammonium ethyl sulfate
Is included.       [0319]   Preferably, the ammonium alkoxylated cationic surfactant has the following general formula:
Having an expression.         ｛R¹ _m-Y-[(R²-O)_z-H]_p｝⁺ X⁻ Where R¹And R²Is as defined in section D above, and Y is a group = N⁺−  (A)_q,-(CH₂)_n-N⁺-(A)_q, -B- (CH₂)_n-N⁺− (
A)₂,-(Phenyl) -N⁺-(A)_q,-(B-phenyl) -N⁺-(A) _q Wherein n is from about 1 to about 4.       [0320]   Each A is independently a group H, R¹,-(R²O)_z-H,-(CH₂)_xCH₃,
Selected from phenyl and substituted aryl, 0 ≦ x ≦ about 3, B is a group —O—,
NA-, -NA₂, -C (O) O-, and -C (O) N (A)-.
, R²Is as described above, q = 1 or 2, and X⁻Is a fabric softening agent
Anions that are compatible with the active and auxiliary ingredients.       [0321]   Preferred structures are those where m = 1, p = 1 or 2, and about 5 ≦ z ≦ about 50.
Structure, more preferably m = 1, p = 1 or 2, and about 7 ≦ z ≦ about 20
Structure, most preferably m = 1, p = 1 or 2, and about 9 ≦ z ≦ about 12.
Structure.       [0322] (5)-Surfactant complex   Surfactant complexes are formed when a surfactant ion is a surfactant ion having an opposite charge.
On neutralized substances or electrolytes suitable for reducing dilution viscosity, ammonium
Is considered to be a surfactant neutralized with ammonium salt or polycationic ammonium salt.
available. For the purposes of the present invention, certain surfactant conjugates have an oppositely charged field.
When formed by surfactants, their surfactants are distinctly different
For example, a long-chain surfactant and a short-chain surfactant form a complex having different chain lengths,
Preferably, the solubility of the coalescence is increased, and the long-chain surfactant may be an amine or ammonia.
More preferably, it is a surfactant containing uranium. Long chain surfactants have a low carbon number
It is defined as comprising an alkyl chain that is from about 6 to about 22. These alkyls
The chain is optionally phenyl or substituted phenyl or alkyleneoxy.
Can be included between the chain and the head group. Short-chain surfactants have 6 carbon atoms.
Alkyl chains that are less than
Represents a substituted phenyl or alkylene oxide moiety between the alkyl chain and the head group.
Can be included. Examples of suitable surfactant conjugates include Armeen APA-10
And calcium xylene sulfonate, Armeen APA-10 and magnesium chloride, carb
Lauryl acid and triethanolamine, linear alkyl benzene sulfonate and C ₅ -Dimethylamine, or alkyl ethoxylated sulfate and tetrakis
A mixture of N, N, N ', N'-(2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamine is
No.       [0323]   Preferably, the long chain surfactant for making the conjugate has the following general formula:                     R¹-Y² Where R¹Is as described in the above section D, and Y²Is the structure -N (A)₂, -C  (O) N (A)₂,-(O ←) N (A)₂, -BR³-N (A)₂, -B-
R³-C (O) N (A)₂, -BR³-N (→ O) (A)₂, -CO₂ ⁻, −
SO₃ ^-2, -OSO₃ ^-2, -O (R²O)^xCO₂ ⁻, -O (R²O)^xS
O₃ ^-2, And -O (R²O)^xOSO₃ ^-2Selected from B and R³Is
As described in the above section D, 0 <z ≦ 4.       [0324]   Preferably, the short-chain surfactant for making the conjugate has the following general formula:                     R⁴-Y² Where R¹, R³, B and Y²Is as described above, and R⁴Is-(CH₂)_yC
H₃, − (CH₂)_y-Phenyl or-(CH₂)_y-Selected from substituted phenyl
And 0 ≦ y ≦ 6.       [0325] (6)-Blocks obtained by copolymerization of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide Copolymer   Suitable polymers have terephthalate and polyethylene oxide blocks.
And copolymers of More specifically, these polymers are ethylene and / or
Or propylene terephthalate and polyethylene oxide terephthalate
Repeat units are composed of ethylene terephthalate units and polyethylene oxide terephthalate.
A preferred molar ratio of the units is from about 25:75 to about 35:65.
Lenoxide terephthalate is a polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight of about 300 to about 2000.
Contains oxide blocks. The molecular weight of this polymer is from about 5,000 to about 55,000.
It is.       [0326]   Another preferred polymer is about 10 to about 15% by weight of ethylene terephthalate units.
With about 10 to about 50% by weight of polyoxyethylene terephthalate units.
A crystalline polyester having repeating units of tylene terephthalate units,
Crystals derived from polyoxyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 300 to about 6,000
Polyester Ethylene Terephthalate Units in Conductive Polymer Compounds and Polyoxyethylene
The molar ratio of lentephthalate units is from 2: 1 to 6: 1. Examples of this polymer are
Commercially available materials Zelcon (trade name) 4780 (from DuPont) and Milease (trade name) T (IC
I)).       [0327]   Highly preferred polymers have the general formula: X- (OCH₂CH₂)_n-[OC (O) -R¹-C (O) -R²)_u-[OC (O) -R¹-C (
O) -O)-(CH₂CH₂O)_n-X (1) Wherein X can be any suitable capping group, each X is H, and has about 1 carbon atom.
From about 4 to about 4 alkyl or acyl groups, preferably methyl
And n is selected to provide water solubility, generally from about 6 to about 113, preferably
U is a liquid composition having a relatively high ionic strength.
Is very important in prescribing. Materials with u greater than 10 should be very low
. Further, the material where u is from about 3 to about 5 is at least 20%, preferably at least
Should also be 40%.       [0328]   R¹The moiety is substantially a 1,4-phenylene moiety. Terms used here
"R¹Wherein the moiety is substantially a 1,4-phenylene moiety. "¹Part completely
Consisting of 1,4-phenylene moieties or partly other arylene or alky!
A carylene moiety, an alkylene moiety, an alkenylene moiety, or a mixture thereof
For the compound that is being replaced. Partially replace 1,4-phenylene
Arylene and alkarylene moieties that can be included are 1,3-phenylene,
1,2-phenylene, 1,8-naphthylene, 1,4-naphthylene, 2,2-biph
And phenylene, 4,4-biphenylene, and mixtures thereof. Partial
The alkylene and alkenylene moieties which can be substituted for
Pyrene, 1,4-butylene, 1,5-pentylene, 1,6-hexamethylene, 1
, 7-heptamethylene, 1,8-octamethylene, 1,4-cyclohexylene,
And mixtures thereof.       [0329]   R¹Partial substitution of a moiety other than 1,4-phenylene with
The desired properties of the compound should not be significantly adversely affected. Typically,
The allowable degree of partial substitution depends on the length of the skeleton of the compound.
Indeed, the degree of substitution of the 1,4-phenylene moiety can be increased. Usually R ¹ Comprises about 50% to about 100% of a 1,4-phenylene moiety (1,4-phenylene).
The compound other than phenylene is 0 to 50%). Preferably, R¹part
Consists entirely of 1,4-phenylene, ie each R¹The part is 1,4-phenylene
is there.       [0330]   R²For the moieties, suitable ethylene or substituted ethylene moieties include
Len, 1,2-propylene, 1,2-butylene, 1,2-hexylene, 3-meth
Xyl-1,2-propylene and mixtures thereof. Preferably, R ² The portion is substantially an ethylene portion, a 1,2-propylene portion, or a mixture thereof.
Things. Surprisingly, the higher the content of the 1,2-propylene moiety, the more the compound
The water solubility of the products tends to be improved.       [0331]   Thus, the use of a 1,2-propylene moiety or similar branched equivalent material is
It is preferred to incorporate a significant amount of polymer into the body fabric softener composition. Like
Or R²About 75% to about 100% of the portion, more preferably about 90% to about 100%
% Is the 1,2-propylene moiety.       [0332]   The value for each n is at least about 6, preferably at least about 10. Each n
Is generally from about 12 to about 113. Typically, the value for each n is
From about 12 to about 43.       [0333]   These polymers are described in European Patent Application No. 185,4, incorporated herein by reference.
No. 27, Gosselink, published June 25, 1986, is described in more detail.
Have been.       [0334]   Other preferred copolymers are surfactants such as polyoxypropylene / polyol
Xylene / polyoxypropylene (PO / EO / PO) reverse block polymer,
Is included.       [0335]   The copolymer may optionally contain propylene oxide in an amount up to about 15% by weight.
Can be. Other preferred copolymer surfactants are U.S. Pat.
Patent No. 4,223,163, issued on September 16, 1980, Builloty,
Can be produced.       [0336]   Suitable block polyoxyethylene-polyoxypate meeting the above requirements
The propylene polymer compound includes ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and glycol.
Ethylene as serol, trimethylolpropane and initiator reactive hydrogen compounds
And diamine-based compounds. BASF-Wyandot
PLURONIC (trade name) and TETRONIC (trade name) manufactured by te Corp., Wyandotte, Michigan
Certain block polymer surfactant compounds, referred to as) are suitable.       [0337]   Particularly preferred copolymers are from about 40 to about 70% by weight of polyoxypropylene / polypropylene.
Containing a polyoxyethylene / polyoxypropylene block polymer mixture,
The compound is composed of about 75% by weight of the mixture of 17 moles of ethylene oxide and propylene.
Reverse blow of polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene containing 44 moles of oxide
Starting with trimethylolpropane at about 25% by weight of the copolymer and the mixture
Of propylene oxide and 99 moles per mole of trimethylolpropane.
Polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene containing
It comprises a block copolymer of ren.       [0338]   A material having a relatively high hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) as a copolymer
It is preferred to use.       [0339]   Other polymers useful in the invention are Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan
Polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of about 950 to about 30,000
Includes For example, such compounds have a melting point between about 30C and about 100C.
, Molecular weights 1,450, 3,400, 4,500, 6,000, 7,400, 9,
500, and 20,000. Such a compound is ethylene
Glycol to determine the desired molecular weight and melting point of each polyethylene glycol.
Formed by polymerizing with the required number of moles of ethylene oxide to give
You.       [0340] (7)-Alkylamide alkoxylated nonionic surfactants   Suitable surfactants have the formula:       [0341]     RC (O) -N (R⁴)_n-[(R¹O)_x(R²O)_yR³]_m Where R is C_7-21Linear alkyl, C_7-21Branched alkyl, C_7-21Linear
Alkenyl, C_7-21Branched alkenyl, and mixtures thereof. Preferred
In other words, R is C_8-18It is a linear alkyl or alkenyl.       [0342]   R¹Is -CH₂—CH 2 — and R₂Is C₃~ C₄Linear alkyl, C₃~ C₄ Branched alkyl, and mixtures thereof, preferably²Is -CH (CH₃ ) -CH₂-. Surfactants comprising a mixture of R1 and R2 units,
Preferably about 4 to about 12 -CH₂-CH₂The unit is from about 1 to about 4 -CH
(CH₃) -CH₂-In combination with units. These units are
May be present in any suitable combination, alternately or as a group. Good
Preferably, R¹Unit and R²The unit ratio is from about 4: 1 to about 8: 1. Preferably,
R²Unit (ie, -C (CH₃) H-CH₂-) Is added to the nitrogen atom, to which about 4
~ 8 CHs₂-CH₂-Followed by the rest of the chain comprising the unit.       [0343]   R³Is hydrogen, C₁~ C₄Linear alkyl, C₃~ C₄Branched alkyl, and it
Mixtures thereof, preferably hydrogen or methyl, more preferably hydrogen.       [0344]   R⁴Is hydrogen, C₁~ C₄Linear alkyl, C₃~ C₄Branched alkyl, and it
And mixtures thereof, preferably hydrogen. If the index m is 2, the index n is 0
And R⁴There are no units.       [0345]   The index m is 1 or 2, and the index n is 0 or 1, provided that m + n is
Equal to 2, preferably m is 1, n is 1 and one-[(R¹O)_x(R
²O)_yR³] Units to form R⁴The unit is on nitrogen. The index x is 0 to about 50
, Preferably about 3 to about 25, more preferably about 3 to about 10.
The index y is from 0 to about 10, preferably 0, but if the index y is not 0, y is 1
~ 4. Preferably, all alkyleneoxy units are ethyleneoxy units
Rank. Examples of suitable ethoxylated alkylamide surfactants are available from Witco
Rewopal (trade name) C on the market₆Amidox (trade name) C5, available from Stepan, and A
Ezomid (trade name) O / 17 and Ethomid (trade name) HT / 60 available from kzo.       [0346] (8)-Their mixture.       [0347]   Supplementary whiteness preservative   Optional but preferably used to improve the whiteness of the fabric
A whiteness preservative is added. An auxiliary whiteness preservative is a metal chelating agent
When used together, whiteness retention can be further enhanced.       [0348] 1.Brightener   Optical brighteners are also called fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) or fluorescent brighteners.
Bleed, adding a complementary color to the fabric to offset the yellow appearance and noting undesirable yellowing
To preserve whiteness. Long-term storage of white fabric may cause yellowing
There is. Without being bound by theory, polyunsaturated substances, such as body fatty acids or
Is a short-wavelength violet to blue light,
A compound that absorbs light with a wavelength of about 370 nm to 550 nm and looks yellow on white fabric
It is thought that it will be. Optical brighteners absorb light in the ultraviolet range,
Emit light in the blue to blue-violet region of the spectrum. In this way, the optical
A white appearance is retained as the toner complements this lost part of the spectrum
.       [0349]   The product comprises from about 0.005 to about 5% by weight of the composition, preferably from about 0.05 to about 3 times
%, More preferably from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, even more preferably from about 0.15 to about 2% by weight.
Contains 1% by weight of optical brightener. Lower in the presence of metal chelators
Use a level brightener. Higher in the absence of metal chelators
Level brighteners are preferred.       [0350]   Preferred optical brighteners are colorless on the substrate and provide a visible portion of the spectrum.
Preferred optical brighteners which do not absorb are also lightfast, i.e. substantially
Does not break down into Optical brighteners suitable for use in the present invention are from 275 nm to about
Absorbs the light in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum at 400 nm, from about 400 nm to about 550 nm,
Emit light in the violet to purple blue region of the spectrum. Preferably, the optical brightener is
Includes uninterrupted chains of conjugated double bonds. Optical brighteners are typically
Stilbene or 4,4 'diaminostilbene, biphenyl, 5-membered heterocyclic compound
Eg, triazole, oxazole, imidazole, etc., or 6-membered heterocyclization
Compounds (coumarin, naphthalamide, s-triazine, etc.)
It is not limited to these. Many specific brightener structures are available from The Kirk-O
thmer Encyclopedia of Chemistry, Third Edition, pp. 214-226, and US
No. 5,759,990, paragraph 21, paragraphs 15 to 60,
These documents are hereby incorporated by reference. Positive or negatively charged ionic bra
Itner improves solubility in the compositions described herein and is therefore easier to formulate;
It is preferable because it is more stable. Cation-based brighteners are also cationic-based fabrics
It is preferred because it effectively competes with the softener and is distributed on the surface of the fabric.       [0351]   Preferred brighteners include OptiV commercially available from 3V Inc., Weehawken, New Jersey.
blanc (trade name) GL and Optiblanc (trade name) LSN, Ciba, High Point, North C
Tinopals (trade name) CBS SP Slurry 33, PLC, UNPA-GX, 4BM, available from arolina
4BMS, 5BM, 5BMS, 5BM-GX, AMS-GX, DMS-X, DCS Liquid, K, ERN, LCS, LFW,
And TAS, Univex (trade names), SK, ERN, and AT, Blankopor available from Mobay
(Product Name) FBW, FB, LPG, and HRS, but not limited to
. Some brighteners prevent dye migration in addition to inhibiting autoxidation
I do.       [0352] 2.Bluing agent   The bluing agent also adds a complementary color to the fabric, making unwanted yellows no longer visible
And preserves whiteness by offsetting the yellow appearance. Optical brightener
Similar to, the bluing agent makes up for the missing parts of the spectrum and retains a white appearance
.       [0353] 3.UV absorber   Without being bound by theory, UV absorbers should be able to adhere to fabrics and any
It can work by protecting other fabric softener compounds from UV exposure.
UV light has been shown to initiate the autoxidation process, and UV light has been
Insulates from saturated fatty materials, thereby preventing the onset of autoxidation
On the fabric.       [0354] 5.Oxidation stabilizer   An oxidation stabilizer is present in the composition of the present invention and acts as a scavenger for the oxidation process.
To prevent and / or terminate autoxidation, or
By inverting, yellowing can be prevented. As used herein, the term "acid
"Chemical stabilizer" includes antioxidants and reducing agents. These agents range from 0% to about
2%, with respect to antioxidants, preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.2%, more preferably
About 0.035% to about 0.1%, and preferably about 0.01% for the reducing agent.
% To about 0.2%.       [0355]   Examples of antioxidants that can be added to the compositions and processes of the present invention include Eastman
Commercially available from Chemical Products, Inc. under the trade names Tenox PG and Tenox S-1
Mixture of scorbic acid, ascorbic acid palmitate, propyl gallate, Ea
BHT (butyl) commercially available from stman Chemical Products, Inc. under the trade name Tenox-6
Hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), gallic acid
Mixture of propyl, and citric acid, Sustane BHT from UOP Process Division
Butylated hydroxytoluene, tert-butylhydroquinone commercially available under the trade name,
Commercially available from Eastman Chemical Products, Inc. as Tenox (trade name) GT-1 / GT-2
Natural tocopherol and BHA from Eastman Chemical Products, Inc.
Commercially available butylated hydroxyanisole, a long-chain ester of gallic acid (C₈~ C_{2 2} ), For example, dodecyl gallate, Irganox 1010 (trade name), Irganox 1035 (trade name)
Irganox B 1171 (trade name), Irganox 1425 (trade name), Irganox 3114 (trade name)
Trade name), Irganox 3125 (trade name), and mixtures thereof, preferably Irganox
3125 (trade name), Irganox 1425 (trade name), Irganox 3114 (trade name), and its
Mixtures of these, more preferably Irganox 3125 (trade name) (alone or
Mixed with acids and / or other chelating agents, such as isopropyl citrate
), 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid from Monsanto (etidronic
Acid)), commercially available Dequest 2010 (trade name) and Kodak from 4,5-Dihi
Commercially available Tiron under the chemical name droxy-m-benzene-sulfonic acid / sodium salt (
Commercially available from Aldrich under the chemical name of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid
DTPA (trade name).       [0356]   The oxidation stabilizer is made of a fabric softener material in which a polyunsaturated compound is present.
It may be added at any time during the fabrication process. For example, these stabilizers are
In the oil used for the production of fatty acids and / or fabric softeners
During storage and / or during storage. These materials are long
Ensure good odor stability under long term storage conditions.       [0357]   Other optional ingredients   The fabric protection composition of the present invention may optionally comprise an auxiliary in addition to the cyclic silicone molecule.
Odor control materials, chelating agents, antistatic agents, insect and mothproofing agents, coloring agents, especially blue
Coloring agents, antioxidants, and mixtures thereof can be included. Use as desired
The total level of ingredients used is low, preferably less than about 5% of the use composition, more preferably
Less than about 3%, more preferably less than about 2%. Use these as desired
The components to be excluded exclude the other components specifically mentioned above. Contains auxiliary odor control material
By strengthening and controlling the odor control ability of cyclodextrin,
The range of types and molecular sizes of odors to be cut can be widened. For such materials
Are, for example, metal salts, water-soluble cationic and anionic polymers, zeolites, water
Soluble bicarbonates, and mixtures thereof.       [0358]   Water-soluble polyionic polymer   The compositions of the present invention include certain water-soluble polyionic polymers, for example, water-soluble polymers.
Uses on-polymer and water-soluble anionic polymer to enhance odor control properties
be able to.       [0359]   Cationic polymers such as polyamines   Water-soluble cationic polymers such as amino functional groups, amide functional groups, and the like
Are useful for suppressing certain acid-type odors of the present invention.
You.       [0360]   Anionic polymers such as polyacrylic acid   Water-soluble anionic polymers, such as polyacrylic acid and water-soluble salts thereof,
The present invention is useful for suppressing certain amine-type odors. Preferred polyac
Lylic acids and their alkali metal salts have an average molecular weight of less than about 20,000,
Preferably less than 5,000,000, preferably less than 10,000, more preferably
Is about 500 to about 5,000. Including sulfonic, phosphoric, and phosphonic groups
Polymers, their water-soluble salts, their mixtures, and carboxylic acids
And mixtures with carboxylate groups are also suitable.       [0361]   Also suitable are water-soluble polymers containing both cationic and anionic functional groups.
Examples of these polymers are described in US Pat. No. 4,909,986, which is incorporated herein by reference.
No., issued on March 20, 1990, to N. Kobayashi and A. Kawazoe.
It is listed. Of water-soluble polymers containing both cationic and anionic functional groups
Another example is a copolymer of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid.
And sold by Calgon under the trade name Merquat 280.       [0362]   When a water-soluble polymer is used, the polymer typically comprises about 0.5% of the working composition.
001 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.005 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about
From 0.01 to about 1% by weight, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.5% by weight.
Exist in the file.       [0363]   Antistatic agent   The compositions of the present invention optionally provide the treated fabric with antistatic properties when worn.
An effective amount of an antistatic agent can be included. Preferred antistatic agents are those in which the composition
An antistatic agent that is water soluble at least in an effective amount so that it remains a clear solution.
You. Examples of these antistatic agents include monoalkyl cation based quaternary ammonium salts.
Compound, for example, mono (C₁₀~ C₁₄Alkyl) trimethylammonium halogen
Compounds such as monolauryltrimethylammonium chloride, Dehyquart from Henkel
Hydroxycetylhydroxyethyldimethylammonium chloride commercially available under the trade name E
Ethyl bisulfate, commercially available under the trade name Variquat 66 from Witco Corp.
(Polyethoxyethanol) alkyl ammonium, polyethylene glycol,
Polymeric quaternary ammonium salts, such as the product of Mirapol A-15 from Rhone-Poulenc
The following general formula commercially available under the name -[N (CH₃)₂-(CH₂)₃-NH-CO-NH- (CH₂)₃-N (CH₃)₂ ⁺-CH
₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂]-_x ²⁺2x [Cl⁻] And commercially available from Rhone-Poulenc under the trade name Mirapol AD-1
The following general formula -[N (CH₃)₂-(CH₂)₃-NH-CO- (CH₂)₄-CO-NH- (CH₂)₃-N (
CH₃)₂-(CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂]-_x ⁺x [Cl⁻] , Quaternized polyethyleneimine, trade name of Gafquat HS100 from GAF
Commercially available vinyl pyrrolidone / methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride
Copolymer, a triethonium hydrolyzate available from Maybrook under the trade name Quat-Pro E
Degraded collagen ethosulfate, eg Versa TL-130 from Alco Chemical
Neutralized sulfonated polystyrene commercially available under the name, for example, Versa from Alco Chemical
 Neutralized sulfonated styrene / maleic anhydride copolymer commercially available under the trade name TL-4
Body, and mixtures thereof.       [0364]   Use non-foaming or low-foaming agents to avoid foaming during fabric treatment.
Preferably. When using alpha-cyclodextrin,
Toxylated materials such as polyethylene glycol or Variquat 66 (trademark)
It is preferable not to use (product name). Polyethoxylate groups are
Strong affinity for rodextrin, easily forms a complex with it,
Low uncomplexed cyclodextrin that can be used for odor control
It becomes.       [0365]   If an antistatic agent is used, it typically comprises about 0.03% of the working composition.
5 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, more preferably about 0.3%
It is present at a level of from about 3% by weight.       [0366]   Insect repellent and / or moth repellent   The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain an effective amount of insect repellent and / or moth repellent.
Can be. Typical insect repellent and / or moth repellent agents are pheromones, such as anticoagulant
Pheromones, and other natural and / or synthetic components. Composition of the invention
Preferred insect repellents and / or moth repellents useful for fragrance ingredients such as citronellol
Le, citronellal, citral, linalool, cheddar extract, geranium oil,
Sandalwood oil, 2- (diethylphenoxy) ethanol, 1-dodecene, etc.
is there. Other examples of preferred insect repellent and / or moth repellent agents useful in the compositions of the present invention include:
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,449,987, 4,693,890, 4,696,6
No. 76, No. 4,933,371, No. 5,030,660, No. 5,196,2
No. 00 and "Semio Activity of Flavor and Fragrance Molecules on Vario
us Insect Species ", B.D.Mookherjee et al.,Bioactive Volatile Compounds from Plants ASC Symposium Series 525, R. Teranishi, R.G. Butte
ry, and H. Sugisawa, 1993, pp. 35-48;
All are included here for reference. When using insect repellents and / or moth repellents,
The top material is typically present at a level of from about 0.005 to about 3% by weight of the use composition.
I do.       [0367]   Colorant   Colorants and dyes, especially blueting agents, may be added to the fabric protection composition if desired,
You can appeal visually and impress the performance. Extremely low when using colorants
Use at low levels to avoid dyeing the fabric. Preferred for use in this composition
New coloring agents include highly water-soluble dyes, such as Liq, available from Milliken Chemical Co.
uitint (trade name) dye. An example of a suitable dye is Liquitint Blue HP (commercially available
Liquitint Blue 65 (trade name), Liquitint Patent Blue (trade name), Liq
uitint Royal Blue (brand name), Liquitint Experimental Yellow 8949-43 (trade name)
Product name), Liquitint Green HMC (product name), Liquitint Yellow II (product name),
And their mixtures, preferably Liquitint Blue HP (trade name), Liquitint Blu
e 65 (trade name), Liquitint Patent Blue (trade name), Liquitint Royal Blue
(Trade name), Liquitint Experimental Yellow 8949-43 (trade name), and it
Mixtures thereof, but are not limited thereto.       [0368]   Anti-clogging agent used if desired   The wettability of the composition, if used, especially when starch is present, and
An anti-clogging agent that enhances anti-clogging properties has 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, preferably
2, selected from the group of polymeric glycols of alkanes and olefins. Eye
Anti-clogging agents prevent "plugs" from forming in the spray nozzle. Favorable clogging
Examples of inhibitors include those having an average molecular weight of about 800 to about 12,000, more preferably about 1,
400 to about 8,000 polyethylene glycol. If used, clogging
The anti-fouling agent comprises from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of the composition used, preferably about 0.05 to about 1%.
To about 0.5% by weight, more preferably from about 0.1 to about 0.3% by weight.
.       [0369]   builder   The compositions of the present invention further comprise a builder or builder system, especially for detergent compositions.
It can be. All normal builder systems are suitable for use and aluminum
Nosilicate materials, silicates, polycarboxylates, alkyl- or alkenyl
Ru-succinic acid and fatty acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, diethylenetriamine
Materials such as pentamethylene acetate, sequestering agents such as aminopoly
Phosphonates, especially ethylenediaminetetramethylenephosphonic acid and diethyl
And triaminepentamethylenephosphonic acid. Phosphate builder here
Can be used with       [0370]   The present invention may include suitable builder or detergent salts. Detergent salt
The amount of / builder will vary depending on the end use of the composition and its desired physical form.
Can vary widely. When present, the composition is typically at least about 1 ply
%, More typically from about 10 to about 80% by weight, even more typically from about 15 to about 50% by weight.
% By weight of the builder. But also lower or higher levels
Not excluded.       [0371]   Inorganic or P-containing detergent salt builders include alkali metals, ammonium and aluminum.
Lucanol ammonium polyphosphates (eg tripolyphosphate, pyrophosphate
Salts and vitreous polymeric metaphosphates), phosphonates, phytic acid, silica
Acid salts, carbonates (including bicarbonates and sesquicarbonates), sulfates and aluminium
But not limited thereto. However, non-phosphate
In some areas ruders are needed. The important thing is the so-called "weak" like citric acid
"In the presence of builders (as compared to phosphates) or zeolites or layers
In the so-called "low builder" situation, which occurs with silicate builder
The composition is surprisingly effective.       [0372]   Organic detergent builders suitable for the purposes of the present invention include various polycarboxylate compounds.
But not limited thereto. "Polycarbo" used here
"Xylate" refers to a plurality of carboxylate groups, preferably at least three
Boxylate. Polycarboxylate builders are commonly used
Can be added to the composition in acid form, but in the form of a neutralized salt
Can also. When used in the form of a salt, alkali metals such as sodium and potassium
And salts of lithium and alkanol ammonium.       [0373]   Suitable silicate builders, carbonates, aluminosilicate builders, polycarboxy
Silate builder, citrate builder, 3,3-dicarboxy-4-oxa-
Examples of 1,6-hexane diate builder and related compounds are
No. 4,566,984, which discloses succinic acid builder,
Builder and fatty acid are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,576,282 and 5,728,
No. 671 and 5,707,95.       [0374]   Other suitable builders are inorganic ion exchange materials, generally inorganic hydrated aluminosilicates
Acid salt materials, more particularly hydrated synthetic zeolites, such as hydrated zeolites A, X,
B, HS or MAP.       [0375]   Suitable polycarboxylates containing one carboxy group include Belgian
Patent Nos. 831,368, 821,369, and 821,370
Lactic acid, glycolic acid and their ether derivatives as described in the description
Is mentioned. Polycarboxylates containing two carboxy groups include succinic acid,
Lonic acid, (ethylenedioxy) diacetate, maleic acid, diglycolic acid, tartaric acid,
Water-soluble salts of tartronic acid and fumaric acid and German Patent Publication No. 2,446,68
6 and 2,446,687 and U.S. Pat.
No. 257, ether carboxylate and Belgian Patent No. 8
And the sulfinyl carboxylate described in Japanese Patent No. 40,623.
. Polycarboxylates containing three carboxy groups include, in particular, water-soluble citrates,
Aconitate and citraconic acid salts and succinate derivatives, e.g. UK
Patent No. 1,379,241 describes carboxymethyloxyco
Succinates, the lactones described in Dutch Application No. 72050873
Succinate and oxypolycarboxylate materials, such as British Patent No. 1,38
2-oxa-1,1,3-propanetrica described in US Pat.
Rubonates.       [0376]   Polycarboxylates containing four carboxy groups include GB 1,261,8
Oxydisuccinate described in the specification of JP-A-29,1,1,2,2-ethanete
Toracarboxylate, 1,1,3,3-propanetetracarboxylate and 1,1
, 2,3-propanetetracarboxylate. Poly containing sulfo substituents
The carboxylate salts are described in British Patent Nos. 1,398,421 and 1,398.
No. 4,422,422, and US Pat. No. 3,936,448.
Sulfosuccinate derivatives, and in British Patent 1,082,179
Listed sulfonated pyrolytic citrates, including phosphon substituents
Polycarboxylates are described in British Patent 1,439,000.       [0377]   Alicyclic and heterocyclic polycarboxylates include cyclopentane-cis, cis,
Cis-tetracarboxylate, cyclopentadienidepentacarboxylate, 2,3
, 4,5-tetrahydro-furan-cis, cis, cis-tetracarboxylate, 2
2,5-tetrahydro-furan-cis-dicarboxylate, 2,2,5,5-tetra
Hydrofuran-tetracarboxylate, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexane-hexyl
Sacarboxylates and polyhydric alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol and
And carboxymethyl derivatives of xylitol. Aromatic polycarbo
The acid salts include melitic acid described in British Patent 1,425,343.
, Pyromellitic acid and phthalic acid derivatives.       [0378]   Of the above, preferred polycarboxylates are up to three carboxylate per molecule.
Hydroxycarboxylates containing cis groups, especially citrates.       [0379]   A preferred builder system for use in this composition is a water-insoluble aluminosilicate
Ruder, such as zeolite A or layered silicate (SKS-6), and water-soluble
Carboxylate chelating agents such as citric acid.       [0380]   Preferred builder systems are water-insoluble aluminosilicate builders, such as Zeolite
A mixture of A and a water-soluble carboxylate chelating agent such as citric acid
Include. Preferred builder systems for use in the liquid detergent compositions of the present invention are
Ken and polycarboxylates.       [0381]   Other suitable water-soluble organic salts are those in which the polycarboxylic acid has no more than two carbon atoms in exchange.
Homopolymer comprising at least two isolated carboxyl groups
Or a copolymeric acid or a salt thereof. This type of polymer is disclosed in British Patent GB
-A-1,596,756. An example of such a salt is the molecule
Amounts of 2000-5000 polyacrylates and their copolymerization with maleic anhydride
Polymers, such copolymers having a molecular weight of 20,000 to 70,000,
About 40,000.       [0382]   The builder salt for detergents generally comprises from 5 to 80% by weight of the composition, preferably from 10 to 7%.
0%, most usually 30-60% by weight.       [0383]   bleach   Other optional detergent ingredients that can be included in the detergent compositions of the present invention
Are bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide, PB1, PB4 and
Includes Clon percarbonate. These bleaching components may include one or more oxygen bleaching agents.
And, depending on the bleaching agent selected, one or more bleaching activators can be included. Existence
When present, the oxygen bleaching compound is typically present in an amount from about 1% to about 25%.   The bleaching components used herein include oxygen bleaches as well as other bleaches known in the art.
Any bleach useful in cleaning compositions, including agents. Drift suitable for the present invention
The whitening agent may be an activated or non-activated bleach.       [0384]   Examples of suitable bleaching agents are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,707,950 and 5,5,
76,282.       [0385]   Hydrogen peroxide releasing agents are disclosed, for example, in US Pat. No. 5,707,950.
Bleach activator, or as described in WO 94/28106
Phenolphosphonate of N-nonanoyl-6-aminocaproic acid
Steal (NACA-OBS) can be used in combination with these materials.
-By hydrolysis, forms peracid as an active bleaching substance and improves the bleaching effect
You. Acylated citrates are also suitable activators.       [0386]   Bleaching agents, including peracids, and bleach activators and agents useful in the detergent compositions of the present invention.
And a bleaching system comprising a peroxygen bleaching compound is disclosed in International Patent Publication No. WO 95/27772.
No., WO95 / 27773, WO95 / 27774, WO95 / 27
775 and US Pat. No. 5,707,950.
.       [0387]   Metal-containing catalysts used in bleach compositions include cobalt-containing catalysts such as pentane
Amine acetate cobalt (III) salts and manganese containing catalysts, e.g. Europe
Patent Application Nos. EPA549,271, EPA549,272, EPA45
No. 8397, U.S. Pat. No. 5,246,621, European Patent No. EPA458
398, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,194,416 and 5,114,611.
Examples include the catalysts described in the specification. Peroxy compound, manganese-containing drift
A bleaching composition comprising a whitening agent catalyst and a chelating agent is disclosed in Patent Application No. 94870.
No. 206.3. All of the above patents and applications here
Include for reference.       [0388]Dye transfer inhibitor   The fabric protection composition of the present invention is useful for washing and conditioning operations of fabrics involving colored fabrics.
To prevent dissolved and dispersed dyes from migrating from one fabric to another.
Compounds for stopping may also be included.       [0389]   Polymeric dye transfer inhibitor   The fabric protection composition of the present invention is present in an amount of 0.001 to 10% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 10% by weight.
Also contains 2% by weight, more preferably 0.05-1% by weight of polymeric dye transfer inhibitor
It can also be. The polymeric dye transfer inhibitors are generally derived from colored fabrics.
Compounded to prevent the dye from migrating onto the fabric being washed with it
You. These polymers are used to wash or rinse floating dyes that have been washed from dyed fabrics.
Complex with the floating dye before it attaches to other laundry during garmenting, or
Has the ability to adsorb it.       [0390]   Particularly suitable polymeric dye transfer inhibitors are polyvinylpyrrolidone polymers, poly (
4-vinylpyridine-N-oxide), polyamine N-oxide polymer, N-bi
Nylpyrrolidone and N-vinylimidazole copolymer, polyvinyloxazolide
And polyvinyl imidazole or mixtures thereof. Such dye transfer
Examples of anti-migration agents are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,804,219, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
No., September 8, 1998, by T. Trinh, S.L.-L. Sung, H.B.Tordil, and P.A.
Promulgated in Wendland, and US Pat. Nos. 5,707,950 and 5,707
, No. 951.       [0391]   Other suitable dye transfer inhibitors include, but are not limited to, cross-linked polymers.
is not. Cross-linked polymers are polymers in which the skeleton is interconnected to some extent.
The linkage may be chemical or physical, with the active group optionally on the backbone or on the branched chain.
is there. Crosslinked polymers are described in Journal of Polymer Science, volume 22, pages 1035-1039.
It is listed.       [0392]   In one embodiment, the cross-linked polymer is constructed to form a three-dimensional rigid structure.
, The structure of which traps the dye in the pores formed by the three-dimensional structure
Can be. In another embodiment, the cross-linked polymer confines the dye by swelling
. Such crosslinked polymers are disclosed in pending European Patent Application No. 94870213.
No. 9 is described.       [0393]   The addition of such polymers also enhances the performance of the enzymes of the present invention.       [0394]   Chlorine scavenger   Chlorine scavengers contain chlorine or substances that generate chlorine, such as hypochlorite.
It is an active ingredient that reacts and eliminates or reduces the bleaching activity of chlorine substances.       [0395]   Chlorine is used for water disinfection in many parts of the world. To secure safe water
For this reason, a small amount, generally about 1-2 ppm of chlorine, is left in the water. Tap water
It has been found that small amounts of chlorine can cause some fabric dyes to fade.
The composition added during rinsing may include about 1 ppm, preferably 2 ppm, more preferably
Sufficient chlorine supplement to neutralize preferably 3 ppm, more preferably 10 ppm chlorine
It is preferred to incorporate a collector.       [0396]   Suitable chlorine scavengers optionally used in the composition added during the rinsing of the present invention
The amount is from about 0.01% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.02% to about 5%, more preferably
About 0.05% to about 4%.       [0397]   The fabric softener composition, particularly the preferred compositions herein, is an effective amount, preferably
May include a chlorine scavenger selected from the group consisting of:       [0398]   a. Amines and their salts,   b. Ammonium salts,   c. Amino acids and their salts,   d. Polyamino acids and their salts,   e. Polyethyleneimines and their salts,   f. Polyamines and their salts,   g. Polyamine amides and their salts,   h. Polyacrylamide, and   i. Their mixture.       [0399]   Examples of chlorine scavengers include amines, preferably primary and secondary amines (primary
And secondary fatty amines, and alkanolamines), and their
Salts, ammonium salts such as chloride, bromide, citrate, sulfate, amine function
Polymers and their salts, amino-group-containing amino acid homopolymers and their
Salts such as polyarginine, polylysine, polyhistidine, amino groups containing amino groups
No acid copolymers and their salts (1,5-di-ammonium-2-methyl-pan)
Ten dichloride and lysine monohydrochloride), amino acids and their salts (preferred)
Or a substance having two or more amino groups per molecule, such as arginine,
Stidine and lysine, reducing anions such as sulphite, bisulphite, thiol
Sulfates and nitrates, antioxidants such as ascorbate, carbamate
, Phenols, and mixtures thereof), and mixtures thereof.
It does not do. .       [0400]   Preferred chlorine scavengers are water soluble, especially low molecular weight, low volatility primary and primary
Secondary amines such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, tris (hydr
Loxymethyl) aminomethane, hexamethylenetetramine, and salts thereof,
And mixtures thereof. Suitable chlorine scavenger polymers include water soluble amines
Functional polymers such as polyethylene imine, polyamine, polyamine amide, poly
Acrylamide, and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. Good
Preferred polymers are polyethyleneimine and polyamine [di (higher alkyl) cyclic amine.
And their condensation products, and polymers containing amino groups],
Minamides, and their salts, and mixtures thereof. Fabric soft of the present invention
Preferred polymers for use in the softening composition are polyethyleneimine and polyethyleneimine.
These are the salts. Preferred polyethylene imines have a molecular weight of less than about 2000,
More preferably, it is about 200 to about 1500. The solubility in water is preferably low
At least about 1 g / 100 g water, more preferably at least about 3 g / 100 g water,
Preferably at least about 5 g / 100 g water.       [0401]   The general formula (R¹)₂N (CX₂)_nN (R²)₂Certain polyamines having the formula
Can act as both a chlorine scavenger and a "chelator" color protectant
You. Examples of such preferred polyamines include N, N, N ', N'-tetrakis (
2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamine and N, N, N ', N ", N"-
Penta (2-hydroxypropyl) diethylenetriamine, but not limited to
It is not specified.       [0402]   Preferred polymeric chlorine scavengers have an average molecular weight of less than about 5,000, more preferably
About 200 to about 2,000, more preferably about 200 to about 1,000.
. Low molecular weight polymers are easier to remove from fabrics than high molecular weight polymers, and chlorine scavengers
Less discoloration of the fabric. Liquid salt in liquid softener composition
Although elemental scavengers can be used, the amine-functional chlorine scavenger can be added to the composition before it is added to the composition.
It is preferred to neutralize.       [0403]   Polymeric soil release agent   The soil release agent, usually a polymer, is present in an amount of about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably about 0.1%.
% To about 4%, more preferably from about 0.2% to about 3%.
You. Suitable soil release agents are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,702,857, Gosselink, 19
Issued October 27, 1987, No. 4,711,730, Gosselink and Diehl, 1
Promulgated December 8, 987, No. 4,713,194, Gosselink, January 1987
Issued February 15, No. 4,877,896, Maldonado, Trinh, and Gosselin
k, promulgated October 31, 1989, No. 4,956,447, Gosselink, Hardy
And Trinh, promulgated September 11, 1990, and No. 4,749,596, Eva
ns, Huntington, Stewart, Wolf, and Zimmerer, promulgated June 7, 1988,
And the patents are hereby incorporated by reference.       [0404]   Particularly preferred and optionally used components are polyalkylene terephthalate and
Block copolymer of polyoxyethylene terephthalate and polyalkylene
Polymerization comprising a block copolymer of terephthalate and polyethylene glycol
It is a body soil release agent. The polyalkylene terephthalate block is preferably
It comprises ethylene and / or propylene groups. Many such dirt free weights
The coalescence is non-ionic.       [0405]   Preferred nonionic soil release polymers have the following average structure: CH₃O (CH₂CH₂O)₄₀-[C (O) -C₆H₄-C (O) -OCH₂CH (CH₃ ) O-]₅             -C (O) -C₆H₄-C (O)-(OCH₂CH₂-)₄₀OCH₃   Such soil release polymers are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,849,
No. 257, Borcher, Trinh and Bolich, promulgated July 18, 1989.
Has been described.       [0406]   Another highly preferred non-ionic soil release polymer is described herein.
New Zealand Patent No. 242,150, promulgated August 7, 1995, Pan, Gosse
link and Honsa.       [0407]   Polymeric soil release agents useful in the present invention include anionic and cationic soil release agents.
Agents can be included. Suitable anionic polymeric or oligomeric soils
Release agents are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,018,569, Tr.
inh, Gosselink and Rattinger, promulgated April 4, 1989.
. Other suitable polymers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,808,086, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Specification, Evans, Huntington, Stewart, Wolf, and Zimmerer, 1989 2
Promulgated on March 24. Suitable cationic soil release polymers are
U.S. Patent No. 4,956,447, Gosselink, Hardy et al.
Yo Trinh, promulgated September 11, 1990.       [0408]   Dye fixative   The optional dye fixative, or "fixant", is lost from the fabric by washing.
Useful for improving the appearance of dyed fabrics by minimizing dyes
Material.       [0409]   Many dye fixatives are cationic and contain quaternized nitrogen compounds or
Based on nitrogen compounds with strong cation charges formed in situ under application conditions
ing. Cationic fixatives are commercially available from several suppliers under various trade names.
You. Representative examples include CROSCOLOR (trade name) PMF and CROSCOLO available from Crosfield.
R (trade name) NOFF, INDOSOL (trade name) E-50 (polyethyleneamide) commercially available from Sandoz
And SANDOFIX (trade name) TPS, and CARTAFIX (trade name) available from Clariant.
Product name) CB. Other examples include SANDOFIX SWE, available from Sandoz.
Resinous compound), REWIN SRF, REWIN SRF-O and CHT-Beitlich GMBH
And REWIN DWR, Tinofix (trade name) ECO, Tinofix (trade name) available from Ciba-Geigy
Product name) FRD and Solfin (trade name). The composition of the invention optionally
Preferred dye fixatives to use are SANDOFIX TPS and CARTAFIX CB.       [0410]   Other cationic dye fixatives are described in Aftertreatments for Improving the Fastnes
s of Dyes on Textile Fibers, Christopher C. Cook, Rev. Prog. Coloration
, Vol. XII, (1982). Suitable for optional use in the present invention
Dye fixing agents include ammonium compounds such as fatty acid-diamine condensates,
Diamine ester hydrochloride, acetate, methosulfate and benzyl hydrochloride
. Examples include oleyldiethylaminoethylamide, oleylmethyldiethylene
Diamine methosulfate, monostearylethylenediaminotrimethylan
Monium methosulfate, but is not limited thereto. Sa
Furthermore, N-oxides of tertiary amines, derivatives of polymeric alkyl diamines,
Amine-cyanuric chloride condensate and aminated glycerol dichlorohydrin
It is suitable for use as a dye fixative in the compositions of the present invention.       [0411]   Another class of dye fixatives suitable for optional use in the present invention is cellulose.
It is a reactive dye fixative. Cellulose-reactive dye fixatives include one or more of the dyes described above.
The “dye fixing agent system” can be constituted by appropriately combining with the dye fixing agent.       [0412]   The term "cellulose-reactive dye fixative" is defined as "on the spot or by the prescriber,
A dye fixing agent that reacts with cellulose fibers when activated or heat-treated ”
Is defined as       [0413]   Typically, the cellulose-reactive dye fixative comprises a cellulose-reactive moiety.
It is a compound. Examples of these compounds include halogeno-triazine, vinyl sulfone
, Epichlorohydrin derivatives, hydroxyethylene urea derivatives, formaldehyde
Condensation products, polycarboxylates, glyoxals and glutaraldehyde
Derivatives and mixtures thereof, including but not limited to
. Other examples include specific electrophilic groups and their corresponding cellulose affinity.
"Textile Processing and Properties", Tyrone L. Vigo, 12
0-121, Elsevier (1997).       [0414]   Preferred hydroxyethylene urea derivatives are dimethylol dihydroxyethylene
Urea, and dimethyl urea glyoxal. Preferred formal
Dehydration condensation products include formaldehyde and amino, imino, phenol
, A urea group, a cyanamide group and a group derived from an aromatic group.
Product. Commercially available compounds within this group include Sandof available from Clariant.
ix WE 56, Zetex E, commercially available from Zeneca and Levogen BF, commercially available from Bayer.
Preferred polycarboxylate derivatives include butanetetracarboxylic acid derivatives,
Enoic acid derivatives, polyacrylates, and their derivatives are mentioned. Preferred
Cellulosic reactive dye fixatives are commercially available from Clariant, Indosol CR (
(Hydroxyethylene urea derivative). Other preferred cellulosic reactive dyes
The fixative is REWIN DWR and REWIN WBS, commercially available from CHT R. Beitlich.
You.       [0415]   The compositions of the present invention may optionally comprise from about 0.001 to about 40% by weight of the fabric protection composition.
Preferably about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of the dye
A fixative.       [0416]   Dispersant   The detergent composition of the present invention can also include a dispersant. Suitable water-soluble organic salts are
At least two carboxylic acids separated from each other by no more than two carbon atoms
Containing carboxyl groups, homopolymeric or copolymeric acids or their acids
Salt.       [0417]   Such polymers are described in GB-A-1,596,756.
Have been. Examples of such salts are polyacrylates having a molecular weight of 2000 to 5000
And their copolymers with maleic anhydride, such copolymers having molecular
The amount is between 1,000 and 100,000.       [0418]   In particular, a copolymer of acrylate and methacrylate, for example, having a molecular weight of 400
480 N, which is 0, is added to the detergent composition of the present invention in an amount of 0.5 to 20% by weight of the composition.
Can be obtained.       [0419]   The composition of the present invention has a lime soap dispersing power (LSDP) defined below of 8 or less.
Lime soap peptizer, preferably 7 or less, most preferably 6 or less
Compounds can be included. The lime soap peptizer compound is preferably from 0 to
It is present in an amount of 20% by weight.       [0420]   The effect of the lime soap peptizer is described in H.C.Borghetty and C.A.  Am. Oil. Chem. Soc., Vol. 27, pp. 88-90, (1950)
By the lime soap dispersing power (LSDP) measured by the lime soap dispersant test.
And are given numerically. The lime soap dispersion test method has been developed by experts in the field.
Widely used, for example, W.N. Linfield, Surfactant science Series, Volume 7
3, W.N. Linfield, Tenside surf. Det., Vol. 27, pp. 159-163, (1
990), and M.K. Nagarajan, W.F. Masler, Cosmetics and Toiletries, 1
04, pages 71-73, (1989). LSDP is 333 p
pmCaCO₃(Ca: Mg = 3: 2) Nato oleate in 30 ml of water of equivalent hardness
Required to disperse lime soap precipitate formed by 0.025 g of lithium
In addition, it is a weight% ratio of the dispersant to sodium oleate.       [0421]   Surfactants with good lime soap peptizer performance include certain types of amines.
Oxide, betaine, sulfobetaine, alkyl ethoxy sulfate and
Ethoxylated alcohols are included.       [0422]   Representative surfactants having an LSDP of 8 or less used according to the present invention include C₁₆~
C₁₈Dimethylamine oxide, C having an average degree of ethoxylation of 1 to 5₁₂~ C ₁₈ Alkyl ethoxy sulphates, especially C having a degree of ethoxylation of about 3₁₂~
C_FifteenAlkyl ethoxy sulfate (LSDP = 4), and average ethoxyl
C having a degree of conversion of 12 (LSDP = 6) or 30₁₄~ C_FifteenEthoxylated Al
Cole (marketed as Lutensol A012 and Lutensol A030 by BASF GmbH, respectively)
Sales).       [0423]   A suitable polymeric lime soap peptizer for use herein is M.K.
an and W.F.Masler, Cosmetics and Toiletries, 104, 71
Pp. 73, (1989).       [0424]   Hydrophobic bleach, for example 4- [N-octanoyl-6-aminohexanoyl] be
Benzenesulfonate, 4- [N-nonanoyl-6-aminohexanoyl] benze
Sulfonate, 4- [N-decanoyl-6-aminohexanoyl] benzenes
Rufonates and their mixtures, and nonanoyloxybenzenesulphonate
Lime soap peptizer compound with hydrophilic / hydrophobic bleach formulation
Can be used.       [0425]   Examples of other suitable dispersants are described in US Pat. Nos. 5,576,282 and
, 728, 671.       [0426]   enzyme   The compositions of the present invention, especially those added during washing and added during rinsing, include:
Optionally used to improve washing, odor control and / or fabric appearance properties
Enzymes are useful. Preferred enzymes include laundry detergents and / or fabric protection
Enzymes that can be used for, for example, proteases, amylases, lipases, cutinases,
And / or cellulases.       [0427]   Examples of suitable enzymes are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,576,282, 5,728,671.
No. 5,707,950.       [0428]   Particularly useful proteases are described in the PCT literature, ie WO 95/3010, Th.
Published by e Procter & Gamble Company on November 9, 1995, WO95 /
No. 30011, by The Procter & Gamble Company, on November 9, 1995,
Published and by WO 95/29979, by The Procter & Gamble Company
, Published November 9, 1995.       [0429]   U.S. Patent Nos. 5,576,282, 5,728,671 and 5,70
In addition to the peroxidases described in US Pat.
A novel peroxidase enzyme is described in European Patent Application No. 9687003.8.
, Submitted February 20, 1996. Laccase enzymes are also suitable
You.       [0430]   Preferred fortifiers are substituted phenthiazine, and phenoxazine, 10
-Phenothiazinepropionic acid (PPT), 10-ethylphenothiazine-4-
Carboxylic acid (EPC), 10-phenoxazine propionic acid (POP) and 1
0-methylphenoxazine (described in International Patent Publication No. WO 94/12621)
And substituted syringes (C3-C5 substituted alkyl syringes) and
And phenol. Sodium percarbonate or sodium perborate
A preferred source of hydrogen.       [0431]   The peroxidase is typically present in the detergent composition at about 0.0001% of the detergent composition.
２2% by weight of active enzyme.       [0432]   Other preferred enzymes that can be incorporated into the fabric protection or cleaning compositions of the present invention are
Pase. Lipase enzymes suitable for detergents include microorganisms of the Pseudomas family,
For example, Pseudomas stut described in GB 1,372,034
There is an enzyme produced by zeri ATCC 19.154. A preferred lipase is the microorganism Ps
Positive and negative antibody against lipase produced by eudomonas fluorescent IAM 1057
Includes lipases that show epidemiological cross-reactivity. This lipase is Amano Pharmaceutic
al Co. Ltd., Nagoya, Japan, Lipase P "Amano" (hereinafter referred to as "Amano-P")
), Which are commercially available under the trade name. Other suitable lipases that are commercially available include Aman
o-CES, commercially available from Toyo Jozo Co., Tagata, Japan, Chromobacter vi
scosum, e.g., derived from Chromobacter viscosum var.lipolyticum NRRLB 3673.
Lipase, U.S. Biochemical Corp., USA and Disoiynth Co., Netherlands,
Derived from commercially available Chromobacter viscosum lipase and Pseudomonas gladioli
There is a lipase to do. Particularly suitable lipases are M1 Lipase (trade name) and Lipom
ax (trade name) (Gist-Brocades) and Lipolase (trade name) and Lipolase Ultra
(Trade name) Lipase like (Novo), used in combination with the composition of the present invention
Was found to be very effective.       [0433]   Cutinase [EC 3.1.1.50] is also suitable, but
It is considered a special type of pase, a lipase that does not require surface activation. Washing
The addition of cutinase to an agent composition is described, for example, in WO 88/09367.
It is described in the detailed text (Genencor).       [0434]   Lipases and / or cutinases can be added to cleaning compositions, generally in detergent compositions.
It is incorporated in an amount of 0.0001 to 2% by weight active enzyme.       [0435]   Known amylase (α and / or β) to remove carbohydrate-based stains
Can be included. International Patent Publication No. WO 94/02597, Novo Nordisk
 A / S, published February 3, 1994, is a cleaning composition containing a mutant amylase.
Is described. International Patent No. WO94 / 13814, Genencor, 199
Published August 18, 4 and International Patent No. WO 95/10603, Novo N
See also ordisk A / S, published April 20, 1995. Known for cleaning compositions
Other amylases include both α- and β-amylases. α-amylase
Are known in the art and are disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,003,257, European Patent
No. 252,666, International Patent No. WO / 91/00353, FR2,676.
456, EP 285,123, EP 525,61
0, EP 368,341 and British Patent 1,296,83.
No. 9 (Novo). Other suitable amillers
Ze is described in International Patent No. WO 94/18314, published on August 18, 1994,
And International Patent Publication No. WO 96/05295, Genencor, February 2, 1996.
Strengthened stability including Purafact Ox Am (trade name) described on
Amylase, and WO95 / 10603, 1995
Published in April, 2011, a commercially available amylase variant from Novo Nordisk A / S
is there.       [0436]   Examples of commercially available α-amylase products are all from Novo Nordisk A / S, Denmark
Commercially available TERMAMYL (trade name), BAN (trade name), FUNGAMYL (trade name) and DURAMYL
(Product name). International Patent Publication No. WO 95/26397 describes other suitable
Mirase, that is, PHADEBAS (trade name) α at a temperature of 25 ° C. to 55 ° C. and a pH value of 8 to 10
-Less than the specific activity of TERMAMYL (trade name) as determined by amylase activity assay
An α-amylase characterized by having at least 25% higher specific activity is described.
You. Improved properties with respect to activity level and combination of thermal stability and high activity level
Other amylolytic enzymes are described in International Patent Publication No. WO 95/35382.
I have.       [0437]   Cellulases that can be used in the present invention include both bacterial and fungal cellulases.
Include. Preferably, these cellulases have an optimum pH of 5-12 and an activity of 5-5.
0 CEVU (cellulose viscosity unit). A suitable cellulase is Humicola ins
Bacteria produced from olens, Trichoderma, Thielavia and Sporotrichum respectively
U.S. Pat. No. 4,435,307, which discloses cellulases, Barbesgoard et al.
 al., J61078384, and International Patent Publication No. WO 96/02653.
It is described in the detailed book. EP 739982 discloses a novel Baci
Disclosed are cellulases isolated from llus species. Suitable cellulases are available from UK
No. GB-A-2,075,028, GB-A-2,095,275 and
And German Patent DE-OS-2,247,832 and International Patent WO 95/2
No. 6398 is also described in each specification. Examples of such cellulases are
, A strain of Humicola insolens (Humicola grisea var. Thermoidea), especially Humicol
a Cellulase produced by strain DSM 1800. Other suitable cellulases are
From Humicola insolens, with a molecular weight of about 50 KDa, an isoelectric point of 5.5, and 41
Cellulase containing 5 amino acids, and from Humicola insolens, DSM 1800
〜43 kD endoglucanase exhibiting cellulase activity.
The dogglucanase component is described in PCT Patent Application No. WO 91/17243.
Having the amino acid sequence shown. International Patent No. WO94 / 21801 Ge
Trichoderma longib, described in Nenchor, published September 29, 1994.
EGIII cellulases obtained from rachiatum are also suitable. Particularly suitable cellulases are
It is a cellulase having the property of protecting color. An example of such a cellulase is yaw
No. 91202879.2, filed Nov. 6, 1991 (N.
ovo). Carezyme and Celluzyme (Novo No
rdisk A / S) is particularly useful. International Patent No. WO91 / 17244 and
See also WO 91/21801. Good for fabric protection and / or cleaning properties
Other suitable cellulases are described in WO 96/34092, WO 96/17.
994 and WO95 / 24471. Departure
Suitable cellulases for the composition to be added during the light rinse and their appropriate levels are rice
No. 5,445,747, Aug. 29, 1995, L.L.Kvietok,
Promulgated in T. Trinh and J.A. Hollingshead. These patents
All are included here for reference.       [0438]   The cellulase is usually present in an amount of 0.0001 to 2% by weight of the active enzyme in the detergent composition.
It is incorporated into the detergent composition.       [0439]   The above enzymes may be of any suitable origin, such as plants, animals, bacteria, fungi and
It may be derived from yeast. Use purified or unpurified forms of these enzymes
be able to. Of course, mutants of the native enzyme can also be included. mutation
The body may be, for example, protein and / or genetically engineered,
Alternatively, it can be obtained by physical modification. Clean up genetic material that produces enzymes
It is also a common method to express an enzyme via a loaned host organism.   The enzyme is usually present in the detergent composition at 0.0001 to 2% by weight of the active enzyme in the detergent composition.
Mix in the amount of elementary. Enzymes consist of separate single components (prills, granules containing one type of enzyme)
, Stabilized liquid, etc.) or a mixture of two or more enzymes (eg,
(Granules).       [0440]   Other suitable detergent components that can be added are enzymatic oxidation scavengers. Such enzyme oxidizing supplement
An example of a collector is ethoxylated tetraethylene polyamine.       [0441]   Genencor I also provides various enzyme materials and means for incorporating them into synthetic detergent compositions.
International Patent Nos. WO 9307263 and WO 9307260 to nternational
International Patent No. WO8908694 to Novo and US Patent to McCarty et al.
No. 3,553,139, Jan. 5, 1971.
. Enzymes are further described in US Pat. No. 4,101,457, Place et al., 197.
July 18, 8 and U.S. Pat. No. 4,507,219, Hughes, 19
March 26, 1985. Enzyme materials useful in liquid detergent compositions, and
And their incorporation into such formulations is disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,261,868.
Hora et al, April 14, 1981. Enzymes used in detergents
Can be stabilized by various techniques. Enzyme stabilization technology is, for example, rice
No. 3,600,319, Aug. 17, 1971, Gedge et al., Europe
No. 199,405 and No. 200,586, Oct. 29, 1986
JP, Venegas, is disclosed in each of the specifications. Enzyme stabilization systems are described, for example, in U.S. Pat.
It is also described in the specification of 3,519,570. Protease, Xylana
Bacillus, sp. AC13, which is useful for producing enzymes and cellulases, is an international patent to Novo.
It is described in WO9401532.       [0442]   Enzymes produce certain foul odors, especially urine, and other types of excretion, including vomiting,
It can also be used to control bad odors arising from odors. Proteases are particularly preferred. Commercial enzyme
Varies greatly depending on the type and purity of the enzyme in question. Water-soluble protein
Enzymes that are enzymes such as pepsin, trypsin, ficin, bromelin, papa
Particularly useful are in, rennin, and mixtures thereof.       [0443]   For odor control purposes, typically up to about 5 mg per gram of aqueous composition, preferably
About 0.001 mg to 3 mg, more preferably about 0.002 mg to 1 mg of active enzyme
Mix enzyme in sufficient amount to obtain. In other words, the aqueous composition of the present invention comprises about
0.0001 to about 0.5% by weight, preferably about 0.001 to about 0.3% by weight,
More preferably from about 0.005 to about 0.2% by weight of a commercially available enzyme preparation.
Can be. Protease enzymes are usually present in such commercial formulations in aqueous composition 1
Enough to give 0.0005-0.1 Anson units (AU) of activity per gram
Present in significant amounts.       [0444]   Examples of suitable commercially available water-soluble proteases are pepsin, trypsin, ficin,
Bromelin, papain, rennin, and mixtures thereof, but not limited to
It is not specified. Papain can be isolated, for example, from papaya latex
For example, purified to about 80% protein, or crude,
It is commercially available in much lower industrial grade form. Of other suitable proteases
Examples are subtilisins obtained from specific strains of B. Subtilis and B. licheniformis
It is. Another suitable protease is obtained from Bacillus strain and has a pH range of 8-12.
With the highest activity in the market, developed by Novo Industries A / S and registered trademark of ESPERASE
Sold in. The production of this and similar enzymes is described in Novo UK Patent No. 1,
243,784. Good for removing protein-based stains
Suitable commercially available proteolytic proteases include Novo Industries A / S (Denma
From ALCALASE and SAVINASE, and International Bio-Synthetics, In
c. Enzymes marketed under the trade name MAXATASE from (Netherlands). other
Proteases include Protease A (European Patent Application No. 130,756).
Reference, published January 9, 1985), Protease B (European patent application)
No. 873,3761.8, filed Apr. 28, 1987, and European
Patent Application No. 130,756, Bott et al., Published January 9, 1985.
And Caldwell et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,185,
No. 258, 5,204,015, and 5,244,791
Manufactured by Genencor International, Inc., according to one or more of the specifications.
Proteases.       [0445]   Various enzyme materials and means for incorporating them into liquid compositions are also described by McCarty et al.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,553,139 to U.S. Pat.
Have been. Enzymes are further described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,101,457, Place et al.
, July 18, 1978, and U.S. Patent No. 4,507,219, Hugh.
es, March 26, 1985. Other enzyme materials useful in liquid formulations
Ingredients and their incorporation into such formulations are described in US Pat.
, 868, Hora et al. April 14, 1981. Yeast
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,600,319, 1971
Aug. 17, Gedge et al., European Patent Application 0199,405,
Application No. 86200586.5, published October 29, 1986, Venegas
, Can be stabilized. All of the above patents
Are included here for reference.       [0446]   Enzyme-polyethylene glycol conjugates are also preferred. Polyethylene of such an enzyme
In glycol (PEG) derivatives, the PEG or alkoxy PEG moiety may be
For example, it is linked to a protein molecule through a secondary amine bond. Preferred derivative form
Reduces the immunogenicity, which in turn reduces the activity of certain enzymes
Minimize allergic reactions while maintaining. Examples of protease-PEG are
B. Licheniformis attached to methoxy-PEG through a secondary amine linkage
PEG-subtilisin Carlsberg obtained from Sigma-Aldrich Corp., St.
Available from Louis, Missouri.       [0447]   Heavy metal chelator   The fabric protection composition added during the washing of the present invention may optionally contain one or more iron and / or iron.
Alternatively, a manganese chelating agent can be included. Suitable chelating agents are
Nocarboxylate, aminophosphonate, polyfunctionally substituted aromatic chelation
Selected from the group consisting of agents and mixtures thereof. No. 5,759,9.
Chelate described in specification No. 90, paragraphs 26, 29 to 27, 38
Agents are preferred. Other examples of suitable chelating agents are described in US Pat. No. 5,728,6.
No. 71.       [0448]   Suitable amine-based metal chelating agents that can be used here are ethylenediamine N, N
'-Disuccinate (EDDS). EDDS is disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,704,2.
No. 33, having the following formula (free acid form):                 HN (L) C₂H₄N (L) H Where L is CH₂(COOH) CH₂(COOH) group.       [0449]   The composition of the present invention may comprise a chelating agent or, for example, an insoluble builder, such as zeo.
Water-soluble methyl glycine di as a useful cobuilder with light, layered silicate, etc.
Acetic acid (MGDA) salt (or acid form) can also be included.       [0450]   When used, these chelating agents may comprise from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of the detergent composition.
Make up%. More preferably, when used, the chelating agent comprises such a composition
Constitutes from about 0.1 to about 3.0% by weight.       [0451]   Preferred metal chelators for the composition added during rinsing are amines, especially tertiary amines.
It contains a min moiety, which has a tendency for the amine moiety to adhere to the fabric, copper and
This is because iron and other metals are chelated very effectively. Composition of the present invention
Preferred amine-based metal chelate-forming compounds have the following general formula:             (R₁) (R₂) N (CX₂)_nN₂(R₃) (R₄) Wherein X is hydrogen, linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted
Alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, and substituted or unsubstituted
Selected from the group consisting of aryl having at least 6 carbon atoms, wherein n is from 0 to 6
Is an integer of R₁, R₂, R₃, And R₄Is, independently, alkyl, ally
, Alkaryl, arylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyl
Lucil, formula-((CH₂)_yO)_zR₇[Wherein, R₇Is hydrogen, or linear, branched
Alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted
Is a chain, y is an integer of 2 to 10, and z is an integer of 1 to 30].
Lialkyl ether, alkoxy, formula-(O (CH₂)_y)_zR₇Poly with
Alkoxy, group -C (O) R₈[Wherein, R₈Is R₁, R₂, R₃, And R₄ Alkyl, alkaryl, arylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, as defined in
Polyhydroxyalkyl and polyalkyl ether], (CX²)_n N (R₅) (R₆) Is selected from the group consisting of₁, R₂, R₃, And R₄of
Two or more (CX²)_nN (R₅) (R₆), Not R₅And R₆Is R
₁, R₂, R₃, And R₄Alkyl, alkaryl, arylal as defined in
Kill, hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, polyalkyl ether,
Alkoxy and polyalkoxy;₁+ R₃Or R₄Or R₂+ R ₃ Or R₄May be combined to form a cyclic substituent.       [0452]   Preferred chelating agents are R₁, R₂, R₃, And R₄But independently, carbon
An alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and a hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms
, Preferably ethyl, methyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl and
A chelating agent selected from the group consisting of isohydroxypropyl. Good
Preferred chelating agents comprise more than about 1%, preferably more than 7% by weight of the compound.
Nitrogen. A preferred chelating agent is tetrakis- (2-hydroxyp
Ropyl) ethylenediamine (TPED).       [0453]   The compound added during rinsing is at least about 0.01% by weight of the composition, preferably
Is at least about 0.05% by weight, more preferably at least about 0.10% by weight
Less than about 10% by weight, preferably less than about 5% by weight, more preferably less than about 1% by weight.
Contains chelating agents.       [0454]   Foaming inhibitor   Another optional ingredient is silicone and a silica-silicone mixture
Is a foam inhibitor. Examples of suitable foam inhibitors are described in U.S. Pat.
Nos. 707,950 and 5,728,671.
. These foam inhibitors usually comprise from 0.001 to 2% by weight of the composition, preferably from 0 to 2%.
. It is used in an amount of from 01 to 1% by weight.       [0455]   Aqueous carrier   The preferred carrier of the present invention is water. Use distilled water, deionized water or
Can be tap water. Water is low cost, readily available, safe, and environmentally compatible
And is the main liquid carrier. An aqueous solution is preferred for controlling wrinkles and odor.
Good.       [0456]   Water is very useful for fabric wrinkle removal and reduction. Without being bound by theory
Water breaks many intra- and inter-fiber hydrogen bonds, keeping fabrics wrinkled
it is conceivable that. Water also swells, lubricates and relaxes fibers, removes wrinkles
Make it easier.       [0457]   Water is optionally added to the fabric protective branched polysaccharide and other soluble and / or dispersible,
It acts as a liquid carrier for the components used.       [0458]   Water also acts as a liquid carrier for the cyclodextrin, treating the fabric.
When processed, the complex formation reaction between the cyclodextrin molecule and the odorous molecules on the fabric
To help. The dilute aqueous solution provides maximum separation of cyclodextrin molecules on the fabric.
To maximize the opportunity for odor molecules to interact with cyclodextrin molecules. Most
Recently, it was also found that water itself had an unexpected odor control effect. Contaminated with odor
Treatment of the fabric with the aqueous solution results in certain polar low molecular weight organic amines, acids, and
It has been found that the intensity of the odor generated by rucaptan decreases. Theory
Without being trapped, water solubilizes these polar low molecular weight organic molecules, and their vapor
It is believed that the pressure is reduced, reducing their odor intensity.       [0459]   The amount of liquid carrier in the composition of the invention will typically be about 80% by weight of the composition.
, Preferably more than about 90% by weight, more preferably more than about 95% by weight
. If a concentrated composition is used, the amount of liquid carrier will typically be about 2% of the composition.
From about 98% by weight, preferably from about 35 to about 97% by weight, more preferably from about 60 to about 98% by weight.
95% by weight.       [0460]   Optionally, in addition to water, the carrier may be a low molecular weight organic solvent that is readily soluble in water,
For example, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, etc., and mixtures thereof
Things can be included. Low molecular weight alcohols dry treated fabrics faster
Can be made. The optional solvent used may be any of the shape-retaining polymers described above.
Also useful for solubilization. The water-soluble low-molecular-weight solvent used as required depends on the entire composition.
Up to about 50% by weight, typically from about 0.1 to about 25% by weight, preferably from about 2 to about 1%.
It can be used in an amount of 5% by weight, more preferably about 5 to about 10% by weight.
Factors to consider when using high levels of solvents are odor, flammability
And the impact on the environment.       [0461]                             II.Dosing device   The invention also relates to a dosing device comprising the fabric protection composition in one package.
, Where the composition is treated correctly with the fabric and the desired fabric protection result, i.e.
Removal and / or reduction of wrinkles, wrinkle resistance, fiber reinforcement / abrasion resistance of fabric, wear of fabric
Abrasion reduction, fabric shrinkage prevention and / or reduction, fabric balling prevention and / or reduction
Prevents and / or reduces shrinkage, retains fabric color, reduces fabric fade, prevents fabric stains
And / or reduction, and / or fabric shape retention, and combinations thereof.
Attach instructions for use. A preferred dispensing device is a spray delivery device for the composition.
The composition, for example, as described in more detail below.
The style and / or amount to be laid, the fabric stretched and / or smoothed,
Composition for proper treatment of fabrics, including preferred methods for removing wrinkles
Attach instructions on how to use the product. Instructions are as simple and straightforward as possible
Because it is important, it is preferred to use pictures and / or icons.       [0462]   Spray supply device   The administration device of the present invention comprises a spray supply device. Fabric protection composition
The composition is placed in a spray feeder for distribution above. Droplet spray
The spray delivery device for forming may have a small fabric surface area and / or a small
Manual means known in the art for treating garments with a fabric protection composition, such as
Trigger, pump, non-aerosol self-pressurizing, and aerosol spraying means
Any of the above, or a large fabric surface area and / or a large number of garments
It may be a non-manually operated drive spray to conveniently deliver the product. The present invention
Spray feeders typically foam substantially transparent aqueous fabric protection compositions.
Does not include feeder. Providing droplets of smaller particles improves performance
I know that Optionally, the Sauter average particle size is from about 10 μm to about 120 μm.
μm, more preferably about 20 μm to about 100 μm. For example, the wrinkle removal properties
Improved by supplying small particles (drops), especially when surfactants are present
Is done.       [0463]   The spray supply may be an aerosol supply. The aerosol supply device comprises:
Containers that can be constructed from any of the traditional materials used to process aerosol containers
Comprising. The feed device may be from about 20 to about 110 p.s.i.g., more preferably about 20 p.s.i.g.
It must be able to withstand an internal pressure of about 70 p.s.i.g. Important essentials about the supply equipment
One of the prerequisites is that the transparent aqueous fabric protection composition contained in
Always supplied in the form of a spray of fine or finely divided particles or drops
A valve member that can be used. Aerosol feeder is pressurized
From a sealed container, from which a clear, aqueous fabric protection composition can be obtained.
It is supplied under pressure through a dynamic / valve mechanism. Aerosol delivery devices are generally
Pressurization is achieved by incorporating gaseous components called propellants therein. general
Aerosol propellants, such as gaseous hydrocarbons, such as isobutane, and mixed halo
Genated hydrocarbons can be used. Halogenated hydrocarbon propellants such as chlorofur
Orohydrocarbons are not preferred because they are said to cause environmental problems. Shi
When clodextrin is present, the hydrocarbon is complexed with the cyclodextrin molecule.
Reduces uncomplexed cyclodextrins that form and are available for odor absorption
Hydrocarbon propellants are not preferred because they may be less. Preferred propellants are pressure
Compressed air, nitrogen, inert gas, carbon dioxide, and the like. Commercial aerosol spray
The feeding device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,436,772, Stebbins, April 1969.
Promulgated on August 8, and 3,600,325, Kaufman et al., 1971.
Issued on August 17, 2006, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
And include.       [0464]   Preferably, the spray delivery device is made of an elastomeric material that includes a liner.
It may be a self-pressurized non-aerosol container with a sleeve. The self-pressurizing type feeding device
Is a thin, flexible, release sleeve inside a substantially cylindrical elastomeric sleeve.
Entangled plus of about 0.010 to about 0.020 inch thick, which can be expanded in a radial manner
And a liner / sleeve mechanism including a tic liner. This liner / s
Reeves can contain and supply significant amounts of fabric protection compositions.
Wear. A self-pressurized spray supply device is disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,111,971.
, Winer, promulgated May 12, 1992, and US Pat. No. 5,232,126, W.
iner, promulgated on Aug. 3, 1993, and used in both cases.
Is included here for reference. Another type of aerosol sprayer is here.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,260,110, which is incorporated by reference, published Apr. 7, 1981.
As described in Fabrics, a barrier may be used to apply the fabric protection composition to a propellant (preferably a pressure
Compressed air or nitrogen). Such a supply is EP Spray Systems,
Commercially available from East Hanover, New Jersey.       [0465]   More preferably, the spray delivery device is a non-aerosol hand activated pump pump.
It is a play supply device. The pump spray supply is mounted on a container and mounted on the container.
And a pump mechanism that is screwed or snapped into place. The container is the water to be supplied
Comprising a container containing the woven fabric protection composition.       [0466]   The pumping mechanism comprises a substantially fixed volume pumping chamber, open at its inner end.
Has a mouth. A pump valve stem is located in the pump chamber,
Tons and are arranged to reciprocate in the pump chamber. The pump stem is
Having a passage therethrough, the supply outlet at the outer end of the passage and the inside located
With an axial inlet.       [0467]   Container and pump mechanism are made of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene
Contains a mixture of phthalate, polyethylene, vinyl acetate and elastomeric rubber
Manufacture (but not limited to) pump spray delivery equipment
Can be constructed of any of the conventional materials used for Preferred containers are
It is made of a transparent material, for example polyethylene terephthalate. Other materials are
Stainless steel may be included. A commercially available feeder is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,895.
No. 279, Schultz, promulgated January 23, 1990, No. 4,735,347, S
chultz et al., promulgated August 5, 1988, and No. 4,274,560, Car
ter, promulgated on June 23, 1981, and described in detail in
Is included here for reference.       [0468]   Most preferably, the spray supply is a manually operated trigger type spray supply.
It is. The trigger type spray supply device comprises a container and a trigger, either of which
Also polyethylene, polypropylene, polyacetal, polycarbonate, polycarbonate
Polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethylene, vinegar
Including but not limited to mixtures of vinyl acid and elastomeric rubber.
Any of the conventional materials used in the manufacture of trigger supply devices
Can be built with Other materials include stainless steel and glass
. Preferred containers are made of clear, for example, polyethylene terephthalate. trigger
The type spray feeder does not incorporate the propellant into the odor absorbing composition, preferably a cloth
Does not contain materials that foam the earth protection composition. The trigger type spray supply device of the present invention
Typically acts on a certain amount of the fabric protection composition itself, typically on a piston or
Move the composition through the nozzle using a collapsible bellows,
Form a spray. The trigger spray supply is typically a piston or
Includes pump chamber with bellows, piston or bellows responds to trigger
The pump chamber can be moved in a limited stroke to change the volume of the pump chamber. This pong
A pump or bellows chamber collects, holds, and supplies the product. Trigger type spray supply equipment
The device typically has an outlet channel to block fluid communication and flow through the nozzle.
It has a check valve and responds to the pressure in the room. Supply of piston type trigger die spray
When the device triggers, the trigger acts on fluids and springs in the chamber,
Increased pressure on the body. Bellows-type spray feeder compresses bellows
Then, the pressure on the fluid increases. Fluid pressure in trigger sprayer
The increase in force opens the top outlet check valve. Made by the top valve
The article is pushed through the swirl chamber and out of the nozzle, forming an emission pattern. Key
By using a knotable nozzle cap, the pattern of the supplied fluid can be changed.
Wear.       [0469]   In a piston type spray supply device, the spring is applied to the piston when the trigger is released.
And return the piston to its original position. Bellows type spray supply device
Acts like a spring and returns the bellows to its original position. By this action, indoor
Causes a vacuum. The responding fluid acts to close the outlet valve and the inlet valve
Open the chamber and aspirate the product from the reservoir into the room.       [0470]   A commercially available feeder is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,082,223, Nozawa, April 1978.
4th, No. 4,161,288, McKinney, promulgated on July 17, 1985,
No. 4,434,917, Saito et al., Promulgated March 6, 1984, No. 4,81
9,835, Tasaki, promulgated on April 11, 1989, 5,303,867,
Peterson, promulgated on April 19, 1994, which is incorporated herein by reference.
All of the references are incorporated herein by reference.       [0471]   A wide range of trigger or finger pump sprayers are
Suitable for the composition. These devices are available from Calmar, Inc., City of Industry, Cali
fornia, CSI (Continental Sprayers, Inc.), St. Peters, Missouri, Berry Pl
astics Corp., Evansville, Indiana, Guala (trade name) seller of spray equipment,
Or readily available from Seaquest Dispensing, Cary, Illinois.       [0472]   Good for fine, uniform spray characteristics, spray volume, and pattern size
A better mold sprayer is a blue inserted from Berry Plastics Corp.
Guala (trade name) spray equipment or Calmar TS800-1A available from Calmar, Inc.
(Product name), TS1300 (product name), and TS-800-2 (product name). More preferred
Equipment has pre-compressed features and finer spray characteristics and distributes evenly
A spray device, for example, a Yoshino spray device made in Japan. Suitable bottle also
The container can be used with the trigger spray device, the preferred bottle is shaped
Is an ergonomically good 17 fl-oz. Bottle similar to the Cinch (trade name) bottle (about 50
0 ml). The bottle can be made of any material, such as high density polyethylene, polypropylene
, Polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, glass,
Alternatively, it can be made from other materials that form the bottle. Preferably,
Made from high-density polyethylene or clear polyethylene terephthalate
. For smaller fluid ounce sizes (eg, 1-8 oz)
Can be used with cans or cylindrical bottles. Pon preferred for this application
Is a cylindrical Euromist II (trade name) commercially available from Sequest Dispensing. Forecast
Pumps with pre-compression features are more preferred.       [0473]   The dosing device of the present invention can also comprise a non-manually operated spray delivery device.
You. "Non-manually operated" means that it can be started by hand, but is not required to supply the fabric protection composition.
It means that the force is applied by other non-manual means. Non-manually operated spray device
The equipment includes a drive spray device, air suction spray device, liquid suction spray device, static
Electrospray devices, and nebulizer spray devices, include
It is not limited. Place the fabric protection composition in the spray feeder and place on the fabric
Distribute to       [0474]   A driving spray device pressurizes and feeds the aqueous fabric protection composition through a nozzle;
Includes a built-in drive pump that forms a spray of droplets. The driving spray device is water
Directly into a reservoir (e.g., a bottle) holding the conductive fabric protection composition, or
Can be mounted from a distance using a probe. Drive spray device, centrifugal
Separation or positive displacement designs can be included, but
It is not limited to these. The driving spray device is a disposable battery (for example, commercially available
Alkaline batteries) or rechargeable battery devices (for example, commercially available nickel
Driving with portable DC current supplied from a domium battery device)
New The drive sprayer is powered by standard AC power available in most buildings.
Can also be driven. Special spray by changing discharge nozzle design
Properties (eg, spray diameter and particle size) can be created. Also various
It is possible to have a plurality of spray nozzles in order to obtain good spray characteristics. No
Slur includes an adjustable nozzle cover that can change spray characteristics
May not be included.       [0475]   An example of a commercially available drive spray device is described in US Pat.
No. 5,255, Luvisotto, promulgated on September 12, 1989.
You. Preferred drive spray devices are Solo, Newport News, Virginia (eg, Solo
 Spraystar (trade name) rechargeable spray device, manual part #: US460395
And Multi-sprayer Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota (e.g.
It is readily available from suppliers such as the model Spray 1).       [0476]   An air suction spray device is a type of spray device generally called an “airbrush”.
Subdivision. A stream of pressurized air sucks the aqueous fabric protection composition and passes through the nozzle
To form a liquid spray. The fabric protection composition is a separate pipe / tube
Or supplied with a suction spray device, more usually
Into a jar.       [0477]   An example of a commercially available air suction spray device is described in US Pat. No. 1,536,352.
Murray, promulgated on April 22, 1924, and US Pat. No. 4,221,339,
Yoshikawa, promulgated on September 9, 1980, but limited to these
Not something. All of the references are incorporated herein by reference. Air suction spray device
The equipment is from The Badger Air-Brush Co., Franklin Park, Illinois (eg, Model #: 1
55) and Wilton Air-Brush Equipment, Woodridge, Illinois (eg
#: 415-4000, 415-4001, 415-4100).       [0478]   Liquid suction spray equipment is used for various equipment widely used for spraying horticultural chemicals.
It is a typical spray device in a device. Aqueous de-wrinkling composition by Venturi effect
The resulting suction sucks into the fluid flow. Water-based fabric protection composition due to high turbulence
The object is mixed with a stream of fluid (typically water) to give a homogeneous mixture / concentrate.
By this delivery method, the aqueous concentrated fabric protection composition of the present invention is provided and then delivered to a delivery stream.
Can be diluted to a specific concentration.       [0479]   Liquid suction spray equipment is available from Chapin Manufacturing Works, Batavia, New York
It is readily available from suppliers such as (eg model #: 6006).       [0480]   Electrostatic spray device gives energy to aqueous fabric protection composition by high potential
I do. This energy causes the aqueous fabric protection composition to become misty, charged, and fine.
Form a spray of hot charged particles. Charged particles are carried away from the spray device
And the common charges repel each other. This includes spraying
There are two effects before you reach your goal. First, this rebound causes the spray to
The entire fog expands. This is especially true when spraying large areas, far away.
Is important. The second effect is to maintain the original particle size. Particles mutually
Repels the particles, so they come together into large, heavy particles like uncharged particles.
It is difficult. This reduces the effect of gravity and increases the number of charged particles reaching the target
I do. When a mass of negatively charged particles approaches the target, it pushes electrons inside the target inward.
, All the exposed surfaces of the target are temporarily positively charged. The resulting particles and markers
Attraction between targets overcomes the effects of gravity and inertia. Individual particles adhere to target
The point on the target will then be neutral and will not attract any more. Therefore,
Until the next free particle is attracted to a nearby point and the entire target surface is covered,
The order continues. In this way, the charged particles promote distribution and reduce dripping.
Disappears.       [0481]   Examples of commercially available electrostatic spray devices are described in US Pat. No. 5,222,664, Noakes.
, June 29, 1993, No. 4,962,885, Coffee, January 1990
Promulgated on 16th, No. 2,695,002, Miller, promulgated in November 1954, No.
5,405,090, Greene, promulgated on April 11, 1995, No. 4,752,0
No. 34, Kuhn, promulgated on June 21, 1988, No. 2,989,241, Badger,
, Issued in June 1961, but is not limited thereto.
There is no. All of the patents are hereby incorporated by reference. The electrostatic spray device is Ta
Easy from suppliers such as e In Tech Co, Korea and Spectrum, Houston, Texas
Available at       [0482]   The nebulizer spray device uses ultrasonic energy supplied from the transducer.
The energy is supplied to the aqueous dewrinkling composition. With this energy, water-based fabric
The protective composition becomes a mist. Nebulizers include heating, ultrasonic, gas, and ventu
And refillable nebulizers, including but not limited to
There is no.       [0483]   A commercially available nebulizer spray device is described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,901,443, Mits.
ui, promulgated August 26, 1975, No. 2,847,248, Schmitt, 1958.
Promulgated in August, 1996, No. 5,511,726, Greenspan, promulgated on April 30, 1996
, But are not limited thereto. The patent
All are included here for reference. Nebulizer spray equipment is A & D Engineerin
g, Inc., Milpitas, California (eg, Model A & D Un-231 Ultrasonic Miniature Nebula
And Amici, Inc., Spring City, Pennsylvania (model: spiral nebula)
It is readily available from suppliers such as Iser).       [0484]   A preferred dosing device according to the invention is a non-manually operated spray comprising an aqueous fabric protection composition.
Device, such as a battery-powered spray device. Dosing device is non-manual
Comprising a combination of operating spray device and another container, the container is water-based fabric protection
To add the composition to the spray device before use and / or to fill / refill
More preferably, they can be separated. In another container, use the composition or dilute it before use.
Diluting and / or diluting spray devices, such as the liquid suction spray devices described above
, Can contain the concentrated composition used.       [0485]   Also, as described above, another container engages with the rest of the spray device to provide motion,
No leaks, even after a strike or when handled by an unskilled consumer.
Should have a firmly conforming structure. Spray equipment is safe and good
A mounting mechanism designed to replace a liquid container, preferably with another filled one
It is also desirable to have For example, replacing a container with a liquid reservoir
it can. This ensures proper engagement and sealing of both the spray device and the container
With the means, filling problems, including leakage problems, can be minimized.
Preferably, the spray device ensures correct alignment and / or replacement
A cover may be included to allow the vessel to use thinner walls. this
Minimize the amount of material that is recycled and / or discarded
Can be. The means for sealing or engaging the package shall be compatible with existing threaded containers on filled threaded containers.
It may be a threaded closure (spray device) replacing the closure. Enhances sealing safety
It is preferred to add a gasket to minimize and minimize leakage. Gasket
Can be broken by the action of the spray device closure. With these threads
The sealing mechanism can be based on industry standards. However, a suitable spray device /
Have non-standard dimensions to ensure that the combination of
It is highly preferred to use a threaded sealing mechanism that does this. This allows the spray
-Prevents the use of toxic liquids when the device is used for its intended purpose
can do.       [0486]   Another sealing mechanism may use one or more interlocking protrusions and passages. So
Such mechanisms are commonly referred to as "bayonet" mechanisms. Such mechanisms are various
It can be manufactured with a simple structure to ensure that an appropriate replacement liquid can be used. Flight
For convenience, the fixing mechanism can be equipped with a “child-inoperable” cap on the refill bin.
A mechanism that can be used may be used. This “lock and key” type mechanism gives very good security
You. There are various styles for designing such locks and key closures.       [0487]   However, be careful not to make the filling and sealing operations too difficult.
I have to. However, to make sure that they are refilled correctly,
The article can be separated from the sealing mechanism. For example, if the cover and container are compatible
It can be designed as it is. In this way, the unique design of the container alone
Can be refilled correctly.       [0488]   An example of a threaded closure and bayonet mechanism is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,781,31.
No. 1, November 1, 1988 (including a selective snap-screw connection,
Trigger-type spray feeder, Corox), No. 5,560,505
No. 1, October 1, 1996 (Mechanism of container and stopper fixed by relative rotation
And its use, Cebal SA), and 5,725,132, March 1, 1998.
Day 0 (Snap-Fit Container Connection, Centico International)
Has been described. All of the patents are hereby incorporated by reference.       [0489]   The present invention comprises a fabric protection composition, wherein an excess amount of the fabric / clothing protection composition is applied to the fabric.
Spray and / or spray the entire garment in a manner that prevents it from being released into the outside environment
A dispensing device for nebulizing, wherein the consumer has at least an effective amount, typically
About 0.001 to about 0.5% by weight of clothing, preferably about 0.01 to about 0.2% by weight
, More preferably about 0.02 to about 0.05% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient and / or
Or apply a fabric protection composition to ensure that the desired clothing protection properties are obtained
It also relates to an administration device accompanied by instructions for use.       [0490]   Various steps in the washing process, such as before washing, washing cycle, rinsing cycle, and
Another fabric protection composition of the present invention for treating fabrics in a drying cycle, comprises treating the fabric with
Properly treated to achieve the desired fabric protection result, i.e. wrinkle removal and / or reduction, wrinkles
Resistance, fiber reinforcement / abrasion resistance, fabric abrasion reduction, fabric shrinkage prevention and / or reduction
, Preventing and / or reducing hair ball of fabric, preventing and / or reducing shrinkage, preserving fabric color
Retention, fabric fading reduction, stain prevention and / or reduction, and / or fabric shape preservation
Can be packaged with instructions for obtaining
You.       [0490]                             III.how to use   Fabric improving actives and, if desired, e.g. fragrances, fiber lubricants, shape retaining weights
Coalescence, lithium salt, hydrophilic plasticizer, odor suppressant including cyclodextrin,
Antimicrobial active ingredients and / or preservatives, surfactants, enzymes, antioxidants, chelates
Agents such as aminocarboxylate chelators, antistatic agents, insect repellents and insect repellents
Moth agent, fabric softener active ingredient, electrolyte, chlorine scavenger, dye transfer inhibitor, dye
Fixing agents, phase stabilizers, coloring agents, brighteners, stain release agents, builders, dispersants,
Fabric protection compositions comprising suds suppressors, and the like, and mixtures thereof, comprise an effective amount of an aqueous solution.
Is distributed on the fabric surface or fabric product to be treated, e.g.
More available. The distribution may be a spray device, a roller, a pad, etc., preferably
This can be achieved by using a spray device. Effective for controlling wrinkles
The amount is sufficient to remove or significantly reduce wrinkles on the fabric.
To taste. Preferably, the amount of fabric protection solution saturates the product or surface or
Or not as much as creating a pool of liquid on top of it, easily visible when dry
The amount is such that no deposits remain.       [0492]   Fabrics, clothing using compositions and dosing devices of the present invention comprising a fabric improving active
Treating the following fabric protection properties: wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction, fabric
Reduction of ground abrasion, reduction of hair ball of cloth, reduction of fading of cloth, reduction of cloth stain, maintenance of cloth shape,
And / or at least one of fabric shrinkage reduction can be provided to the fabric.       [0493]   Apply an effective amount of the liquid composition of the present invention to a fabric, curtain, drape, cushion
Furniture, carpet, bed linen, bath linen, tablecloth, sleeping bag, tent
, Including (but not limited to) fabrics, car interiors, etc.
It is preferably sprayed on ground and / or fabric products. Sprinkle composition on cloth
When laying, an effective amount, typically about 5 to about 150% by weight of the fabric, preferably about
From about 10 to about 100% by weight, more preferably from about 20 to about 75% by weight, on the fabric
And wet the fabric or completely saturate it with the composition. Processed
The fabric is typically from about 0.005 to about 4% by weight of the fabric, preferably from about 0.01 to about 4%.
About 2%, more preferably about 0.05 to about 1% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient
Have. For wrinkle removal, an effective amount of the composition is sprayed onto the fabric and the fabric is
But preferably stretched. The fabric is typically pulled at right angles to the wrinkles
Stretch out. After spraying, the fabric can be flattened by hand. This flat
Movement is particularly likely to occur in areas of the fabric that have a sewn interface, or on the edges of the fabric.
Works well. Spray onto fabric and stretch if desired, but preferably
Later, hang until dry. Processing should be performed according to the instructions for use, and
What benefits can be achieved, and how can these benefits be most effective?
It is preferable to surely understand what is obtained.       [0494]   The spraying means has a weight average diameter of about 5 μm to about 250 μm, preferably about 8 μm to
Drops of about 120 μm, more preferably about 10 μm to about 80 μm should be given.
is there. If the composition is applied in the form of very small particles (drops), the distribution will be further improved.
Good, overall performance is also improved. The presence of the optional surfactant is determined by
An antimicrobial active that promotes spreading of the liquid and optionally used minimizes odor formation
By suppressing it, the odor control is improved and the antibacterial action is enhanced.       [0495]   The fabric protection composition is also applied to the fabric by dipping and then drying.
be able to. This coating uses a commercially available product in a large scale industrially.
In textiles and / or finished clothing and fabrics in the consumer's household.
it can.       [0496]   The present invention uses a concentrated liquid or solid fabric protection composition, which is described above.
Includes methods for diluting and forming compositions at working concentrations for use under “use conditions”.
I mean. The concentrate composition has a high level, typically from about 1 to about 1 of the concentrated fabric protection composition.
About 99% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 65% by weight, more preferably about 3 to about 25 weight%
% Of a fabric improving active ingredient. Concentrated compositions give cheaper products
Used for The concentrated product may comprise from about 50 to about 10,000% by weight of the composition, more preferably
Preferably from about 50 to about 8,000 wt%, more preferably from about 50 to about 5,000.
Dilute with wt% water.       [0497]   The composition of the present invention can also be used as an ironing aid. An effective amount of the composition
Spray on the fabric and iron the fabric at the normal temperature to be ironed.
Can be broken. Spray the fabric with an effective amount of the composition, dry, and then
Can be ironed or ironed immediately after spraying
. In yet another aspect of the invention, an excess amount of the fabric / clothing protection composition is in an outdoor environment.
Wrinkle removal and / or other fabric protection properties in a manner that prevents them from being released into
Spray and / or atomize the composition over the required fabric and / or clothing
Wherein the consumer has at least an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient and / or
Apply the fabric protection composition to ensure that the desired clothing protection properties are obtained
Prepare instructions for use. Applying the fabric protection composition to fabric and / or clothing
Can use any spray and / or atomizing mechanism
You. The preferred distribution of the clothing protection composition is achieved by using a mist form
You. The average particle diameter of the mist of the fabric protection composition is preferably from about 3 μm to about 50 μm, more preferably
Preferably from about 5 μm to about 30 μm, most preferably from about 10 μm to about 20 μm.       [0498]   Another aspect of the invention relates to an effective amount of a fabric improving active, and optionally a fabric softening agent.
Softener active ingredient, fragrance, electrolyte, chlorine scavenger, dye transfer inhibitor, dye fixing agent
Dyes, phase stabilizers, chemical stabilizers including antioxidants, silicones, antibacterial active ingredients
And / or preservatives, chelators, aminocarboxylate chelators,
Comprising colorants, enzymes, brighteners, soil release agents, or mixtures thereof
Aqueous or solid, preferably powdered, fabric protection composition for fabric treatment in a rinsing step
The method to use. Rinse water is typically from about 0.0005% to about 1%, preferably
Is from about 0.0008% to about 0.1%, more preferably from about 0.001% to about 0.02%.
% Of the fabric protection polysaccharide.       [0499]   The present invention relates to aqueous or solid, preferably powder or granular, fabric protection compositions.
The present invention also relates to a method of treating a fabric with a laundry cycle, wherein the composition comprises a fabric improving activity.
Surfactants and, if desired, surfactants, builders, fragrances, chlorine scavengers, dye transfer
Anti-moving agent, dye fixing agent, dispersant, detergent enzyme, heavy metal chelating agent, foam inhibitor
, Fabric softener active ingredients, chemical stabilizers including antioxidants, silicone
, Antibacterial active ingredient and / or preservative, soil dispersant, soil release agent, optical bright
Or a colorant, a colorant, or the like, or a mixture thereof. Use as desired
Depending on the choice of minute, eg the amount and type of surfactant, the fabric protection added during washing
The composition may be a laundry additive composition (when the amount of surfactant is low) or a fabric.
It can be used as a laundry detergent which also has protective properties. What benefits can be achieved
Consumers will be able to determine what they can do and how to get these benefits most effectively.
It is preferred to carry out the treatment in accordance with the instructions for use that are surely understood.       [0500]   The present invention also relates to a method of treating a fabric in a drying step, which comprises an effective amount of the fabric.
Improving active ingredients, and, if desired, fabric softener active ingredients, distribution agents, perfumes,
Fiber lubricant, fabric shape retention polymer, lithium salt, phase stabilizer, chlorine scavenger, dye transfer
Antioxidants, dye fixatives, chemical stabilizers including antioxidants, silicones, antibacterial
Active ingredients and / or preservatives, heavy metal chelators, aminocarboxylates
Contains chelating agents, enzymes, brighteners, soil release agents, and mixtures thereof
It becomes. Fabric protection compositions include liquid, foamed, gel and solid forms, such as solid
It can take a variety of physical forms, including particle form. The preferred method is dry
The fabric protection composition to be added in the dryer is applied to the fabric in a supply means, such as an automatic rotating clothes dryer.
Treats the fabric in combination with a flexible substrate, which effectively releases the protective composition
Comprising. Such supply means may be designed for single or multiple use.
Can be measured. Preferably, the composition is placed on a sheet substrate Apply and produce dryer sheet products. Another preferred method is to open a drying cycle.
At the beginning and / or during the cleaning of the fabric with the fabric protection composition supplied from the spray device
Processing. What benefits can be achieved and how
Instructions that ensure that consumers understand these benefits most effectively
Therefore, it is preferable to perform the processing.       [0501]   The present invention relates to a fabric using a pre-laundered fabric protection composition, wherein the fabric is dipped before washing.
Also related to land protection methods, which comprise an effective amount of a fabric improving active, and optionally
, Surfactants, builders, fragrances, chlorine scavengers, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixing agents,
Dispersant, detergent enzyme, heavy metal chelating agent, fabric softener active ingredient, antioxidant
Chemical stabilizers including antiseptics, silicones, antimicrobial active ingredients and / or preservatives
, Stain dispersant, stain release agent, optical brightener, colorant, etc., or a mixture thereof
The compound. What benefits can be achieved and how
Follow instructions for use that will ensure that consumers get the most effective points.
Preferably. Percentages, ratios, and copies in the description, examples, and claims
All figures are by weight and are normal estimates, unless otherwise indicated.       [0502]   Examples of the present composition are shown below.   Representative examples of the oligosaccharide mixture used in the following examples are as follows.       [0503]Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) mixture A   Trisaccharide (maltotriose, panose, isomalttriose) 40%   Disaccharide (maltose, isomaltose) 25%   Monosaccharide (glucose) 20%   Higher branched sugar (DP> 4 <10) 15%       [0504]Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) mixture B   Trisaccharide (maltotriose, panose, isomalttriose) 25%   56% disaccharide (maltose, isomaltose)   Monosaccharide (glucose) 16%   Higher branched sugar (DP> 4 <10) 4%       [0505]Branched oligosaccharide mixture C   32% of tetrasaccharide (stachyose)   Trisaccharide (raffinose) 6%   39% disaccharide (sucrose, trehalose)   Monosaccharide (glucose, fructose) 1%   Higher branched sugar (4 <DP <10) 0-5%       [0506]Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) mixture D   Trisaccharide (maltotriose, panose, isomalttriose) 62%   13% disaccharide (maltose, isomaltose)   Monosaccharide (glucose) 1%   Higher branched sugar (4 <DP <10) 24%       [0507]   Representative examples of the fragrance composition used in the following examples are shown below.Volatile fragrance A Perfume ingredients weight% Alpha-pinene 5.0 Dihydromyrcenol 10.0 Eucalyptol 10.0 Eugenol 5.0 Acetate Flor 10.0 Lemon oil 10.0 Linalool 10.0 Linalyl acetate 5.0 Orange terpene 15.0 Phenylethyl alcohol20.0 Total 100.0       [0508]Adhesive fragrance B Perfume ingredients weight% Benzyl salicylate 10.0 Coumarin 5.0 Ethyl vanillin 2.0 Ethylene brasilate 10.0 Galaxolide 15.0 Hexylcinnamaldehyde 20.0 Gamma methyl ionone 10.0 Real 15.0 Methyl dihydrojasmonate 5.0 Patchouli 5.0 Tonalide3.0 Total 100.0       [0509]Hydrophilic fragrance C Perfume ingredients weight% Benzophenone 0.3 Benzyl acetate 4.0 Benzyl propionate 1.0 Beta gamma hexenol 0.3 Setalox 0.1 Cis 3 hexenyl acetate 0.5 Cis jasmonate 0.3 Cis-3-hexenyl salicylate 0.5 Citral 0.5 Citronellal nitrile 0.7 Citronellol Roll 1.5 Coumarin 3.0 CYCLAR C 0.3 Cyclogalvanate 0.4 Beta damascon 0.1 Dihydromyrcenol 2.0 Evanol 0.5 Acetate flour 4.5 Flor Hydral 1.0 Fructon 4.0 Furten 5.0 Geranyl nitrile 0.4 Heliotropin 1.5 Hydroxycitronellal 3.0 Linalool 2.5 Linalyl acetate 0.5 Methyl dihydrojasmonate 5.0 Methyl heptin carbonate 0.3 Methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran 0.2 Methylphenylcarbinyl acetate 0.5 Nonalactone 1.5 P.T.Bucinal 2.0 P-hydroxyphenylbutanone 1.3 Phenoxyethanol 30.0 Phenylethyl acetate 0.8 Phenylethyl alcohol 15.0 Prenyl acetate 1.5 Terpineol 2.0 Belldox 1.0 Vanillin0.5 Total 100.0       [0510]   By mixing each component and dissolving it in a transparent or translucent solution, the following composition
Manufacturing things.       [0511]   The following fabric protection compositions are prepared according to the invention.       [0512]                                 Example I [Table 1] (4) a mixture of stearic acid ester of sorbitol and anhydrous sorbitol,
Condensed mainly with monoesters with about 20 moles of ethylene oxide.       [0513]   The concentrated composition of Example II below is diluted with water to give a use composition.       [0514]                                 Example II [Table 2]       [0515]                                 Example III [Table 3]       [0516] (5) DC-2-5932 silicone microemulsion commercially available from Dow Corning (25
% Activity), a particle size of about 24 nm, a cationic surfactant system, and an internal phase viscosity of about 1,
Contains 200 cps silicone.       [0517]                                   Example IV [Table 4]      [0518] (5) DC-2-5932 silicone microemulsion commercially available from Dow Corning (25
% Activity), particle size about 24 nm, cationic surfactant system, and internal phase viscosity about 1,
Contains 200 cps silicone.       [0519] (6) acrylic acid / tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, acrylic acid / acrylic acid
Approximate weight ratio of tert-butyl luate about 25/75, average molecular weight about 70,000-
It has about 100,000.       [0520] (7) acrylic acid / tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, acrylic acid / acrylic acid
Approximate weight ratio of tert-butyl luate of about 35/65, average molecular weight of about 60,000-
It has about 90,000.       [0521] (8) acrylic acid / tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, acrylic acid / acrylic acid
Approximate weight ratio of tert-butyl luate about 20/80, average molecular weight about 80,000-
It has about 110,000.       [0522]                                   Example V [Table 5]       [0523] (9) acrylic acid / tert-butyl acrylate copolymer, acrylic acid / acrylic acid
Approximate weight ratio of tert-butyl luate of about 23/77, average molecular weight of about 82,000
Have.       [0524] (10) Silicone-containing copolymer, t-butyl acrylate / acrylic acid / (poly
Dimethylsiloxane macromer, estimated molecular weight 10,000)
63/20/17 with an average molecular weight of about 130,000.       [0525] (11) Silicone-containing copolymer, t-butyl acrylate / acrylic acid / (poly
Dimethylsiloxane macromer, estimated molecular weight 10,000)
It has an average molecular weight of about 200,000.       [0526] (12) silicone-containing copolymer, (N, N, N-trimethylammonioethyl
(Methacrylate chloride) / N, N-dimethylacrylamide / (PDMS
Chroma-estimated molecular weight 15,000) in a weight ratio of about 40/40/20 and average
The molecular weight is about 150,000.       [0527] (13) DC-1550 silicone microemulsion commercially available from Dow Corning (25
% Activity), particle size about 50 nm, anionic / nonionic surfactant system and internal
Contains silicone with a phase viscosity of about 100,000 cps.       [0528]   The composition of Example Ve is a concentrated composition to be used diluted.       [0529]                                   Example VI [Table 6]       [0530] (14) Hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin.       [0531] (15) Irregularly methylated beta-cyclodextrin.       [0532] (16) Hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin.       [0533]                                   Example VII [Table 7]       [0534] (17) Benzalkonium chloride, 50% solution.       [0535] (18) Dioctyldimethylammonium chloride, 50% solution.       [0536]   The compositions of Examples I-VII (diluted as appropriate) were applied, for example, with a TS-800 spray device from Calmar.
Use to spray on clothing and evaporate from clothing.       [0537]   The compositions of Examples I-VII (diluted as appropriate) were prepared, for example, using commercially available berry plastics corp.
lue inserted Guala (trade name) spray equipment and market from Sequest Dispensing
Spray on clothing using a commercially available Euromist II (trade name) pump sprayer
Lay and evaporate from clothing.       [0538]   Example I in a Solo Spraystar spray device operated by a rechargeable battery
-VII (optionally diluted) on a large surface of the fabric, e.g.
Play and let these surfaces evaporate.       [0539]   The compositions of Examples I-VII (diluted as appropriate) are used to soak the fabric and then optionally twisted.
Flick or squeeze to remove excess liquid and subsequently dry.       [0540]                                 Example VIII [Table 8]       [0541] (19) N, N-di (partially hydrogenated tallow oil) -N, N-dimethyl
Ammonium chloride.       [0542] (20) 100% D5 active ingredient as a base.       [0543]   Exposing the composition of Example VIII onto clothing, excess fabric / clothing protection composition released to outdoor environment
Spray in an unattended manner. For example, wrap the entire garment in a bag or other suitable garment
Spray and / or spray in the storage means and evaporate from the clothing.       [0544]   Preferably, the fabric protection composition of Example VIII is passed through an air spray nozzle at room temperature for about 2 hours.
0 psi (1.4 kg · cm²) To convert into mist form with air. Average particle size of fog is about 10
. 5 microns. A typical adjustment operation is performed for about 20-30 minutes, and then
A drying operation can be performed. Clothing exposed to the clothing protection composition is deodorized,
Heals and wrinkles are removed. For example, the composition of Example VIIIc is passed through an air atomizing nozzle.
And automatically supply, apply about 10% of the composition by weight of the garment to each garment,
The garment is then dried under tension at a moderate temperature of about 50 ° C for about 20-30 minutes.
Let dry.       [0545]   The fabric protection composition added during the rinsing of the present invention is shown below.       [0546]                                 Example IX [Table 9]      [0547] (19) Di (hydrogenated tallowyl) dimethylammonium chloride / hydrogenated taro
Approximately 83:17 by weight of a mixture of wiltrimethylammonium chloride.       [0548] (20) di (acyloxyethyl) dimethylammonium chloride (acyl group
Is derived from soft tallow fatty acids and has a weight ratio of diester to monoester of about 11: 1.
is there).       [0549] (21) di (acyloxyethyl) dimethylammonium chloride (acyl group
Is derived from partially hydrogenated canola fatty acids,
Volume ratio is about 11: 1).       [0550] (22) di (acyloxyethyl) (2-hydroxyethyl) methylammonium
Methyl sulfate (acyl group is derived from partially hydrogenated canola fatty acid
).       [0551] (23) 1-tallow (amidoethyl) -2-tallow imidazoline.       [0552]                                 Example X [Table 10]       [0553] (19) Di (hydrogenated tallowyl) dimethylammonium chloride / hydrogenated taro
Approximately 83:17 by weight of a mixture of wiltrimethylammonium chloride.       [0554] (20) di (acyloxyethyl) dimethylammonium chloride (acyl group
Is derived from soft tallow fatty acids and has a weight ratio of diester to monoester of about 11: 1.
is there).       [0555] (23) 1-tallow (amidoethyl) -2-tallow imidazoline.       [0556] (24) Polyvinylpyrrolidone, average molecular weight of about 10,000.       [0557] (25) poly (4-vinylpyridine-N-oxide), average molecular weight of about 25,000
0.       [0558] (26) Cellulase (Humicola) comprising substantially homogeneous endoglucanase component  insolens, raised against a highly purified 43 kD cellulase from DMS 1800
Is immunoreactive with the antibody or is homologous to the 43 kD endoglucanase.
The cellulase solution used gives about 5,000 CEVU per gram
. Example XI [Table 11]      [0559] (22) di (acyloxyethyl) (2-hydroxyethyl) methylammonium
Methyl sulfate (acyl group is derived from partially hydrogenated canola fatty acid
).       [0560] (27) 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol.       [0561] (28) Tetrakis- (2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamine.       [0562] (29) Sodium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate.       [0563]   Examples of the laundry detergent fabric protection composition of the present invention are shown below.       [0564]Example XII [Table 12] [0565] (A) Sodium linear C₁₂Alkyl benzene sulfonate.       [0566](B) C condensed with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide₁₂~ C_FifteenMainly linear
Primary alcohol.       [0567](C) (C₁₂~ C₁₄) N⁺(CH₃)₂(C₂H₄OH).       [0568](D) Sodium perborate. 4H₂O.       [0569](E) Tetraacetylethylenediamine.       [0570](F) Diethylenetriaminepenta (methylenephosphonic acid), Dequ from Monsanto
Commercially available under the trade name est 2060.       [0571](G) 1,1-hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid.       [0572](H) 1: 4 maleic acid / acrylic acid copolymer, average molecular weight of about 70,000 to 8
0000.       [0573](I) Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.       [0574]                                 Example XIII   Bleach-free laundry detergent fabric protection composition, especially for washing colored clothing
object.       [0575] [Table 13](J) Sodium tallow alkyl sulfate.       [0576] (K) C condensed with an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide₁₄~ C_FifteenMainly linear
Primary alcohol.       [0577] (L) vinylimidazoline and vinylpyrrolidone / poly (4-vinylpyridine)-
Copolymer of N-oxide.       [0578]                                 Example XIV   Examples of liquid detergent fabric protection compositions of the present invention.       [0579] [Table 14]       [0580] (M) Sodium C₁₂~ C_FifteenAlkyl sulfate.       [0581] (N) C condensed with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide per mole₁₂~ C_FifteenNa
Thorium alkyl sulfate.       [0582] (O) C₁₆~ C₁₈Alkyl N-methylglucose amide.       [0583] (P) C12-C14 topped whole cut fatty acids.       [0584] (Q) Poly (4-vinylpyridine-N-oxide) dye transfer inhibitor.       [0585]                                 Example XV   Fig. 2 is an example of a liquid detergent fabric protection composition for delicate fabrics of the present invention.       [0586] [Table 15]      [0587] (R) C₁₂~ C₁₄Alkyl N-methylglucose amide.       [0588]                                 Example XVI   Examples of detergent bar fabric protection compositions of the present invention.       [0589] [Table 16]      [0590] (S) Anhydrous sodium tripolyphosphate.       [0591] (T) conventional materials such as CaCO₃, Talc, clay (kaolinite, smek
Tight), silicate, and the like.       [0592]   Examples of the fabric protection composition of the present invention added before and during washing are shown below.                                 Example XVII [Table 17]

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[Claims] (A) For an effective amount of a non-concentrated ready-to-use fabric protection composition, preferably from 0.001 to 20%, more preferably from 0.0 to 20% by weight of the fabric protection composition.
1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, most preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight
1% by weight, or for concentrated fabric protection compositions, preferably from 1 to 99% by weight of the fabric protection composition, more preferably from 1 to 40% by weight, still more preferably from 1 to 40% by weight.
25% by weight, most preferably 2 to 15% by weight, of a fabric improving active ingredient, wherein said fabric improving active ingredient preferably has (i) a degree of polymerization of 1 to 15; An oligosaccharide selected from the group consisting of sugars having a number of 5 or 6, more preferably a degree of polymerization of 2 to 10,
Isomaltooligosaccharides in which glucose units are linked by α- and / or β-linkages, more preferably 1,2-α, 1,3-α, 1,4-α and 1,6
An isomato-oligosaccharide comprising 3 to 7 glucose units linked by a -α bond and a mixture of these bonds, and / or (ii) the degree of polymerization is from 1 to 15, and each monomer has a carbon number of Oligosaccharides selected from the group consisting of saccharides of 5 or 6; more preferably, isomaltose, isomalttriose, isomaltoterose, isomaltooligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, levooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides, gentio-oligos Sugar, disaccharide, glucose, fructose, galactose, xylose, mannose, arabinose, rhamnose, maltose, sucrose, lactose, maltulose,
Partial hydrolysis of ribose, lyxose, allose, altrose, growth, idose, talose, trehalose, nigerose, kojibiose, lactulose, oligosaccharides, maltooligosaccharides, trisaccharides, tetrasaccharides, pentasaccharides, hexasaccharides, natural polysaccharide sources Wherein the fabric-improving active ingredient has the following fabric-protecting properties, i.e., wrinkle removal and / or reduction. Reducing abrasion of fabric, reducing hair ball of fabric, reducing fading of fabric, retaining fabric color, recovering fabric color, reducing fabric stain, retaining fabric shape, and / or reducing fabric shrinkage;
Wherein the fabric improving active ingredient is an oligosaccharide, an oligosaccharide mixture, the oligosaccharide and / or
Or a substituted form of the mixture, a derived form of said oligosaccharide and / or mixture, and mixtures thereof; (B) removing wrinkles, if desired, and / or An effective amount of a fiber lubricant (preferably silicone), shape-retaining polymer (preferably 0.05-10% by weight of the fabric protection composition, homo- and / or copolymer) to reduce. A shape-retaining polymer, preferably a copolymer of a hydrophilic monomer and a hydrophobic monomer, preferably having a hydrophobic monomer / hydrophilic monomer weight ratio of 95: 5 to 20:80, and a lithium salt (preferably a composition for use) 0.1 to 10% by weight of the product selected from the group consisting of lithium bromide, lithium lactate, lithium chloride, lithium tartrate, lithium bitartrate and mixtures thereof. Selected lithium salts or hydrates thereof), and auxiliary wrinkle inhibitors, preferably copolymers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, selected from the group consisting of: (C) optionally, An effective amount of a surfactant to reduce surface tension and / or improve performance and formulation; and (D) if desired, an effective amount of an odor suppressant to absorb malodors, preferably the use composition. 0.01 to 5% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 4% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight.
5 to 2% by weight of an odor inhibitor selected from the group consisting of cyclodextrins, zinc salts, copper salts, water-soluble carbonates, water-soluble bicarbonates, water-soluble anionic polymers, and mixtures thereof. (E) if desired, an effective amount of a fragrance to provide an olfactory effect; (F) optionally, an effective amount of an antimicrobial active ingredient for disinfecting or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms; and (G) optionally, an antimicrobial effect. An effective amount of an aminocarboxylate chelating agent to improve the following: (H) optionally, in addition to or in place of the antimicrobial active ingredient, an effective amount of an antimicrobial preservative; and I) A composition, optionally comprising an aqueous carrier, substantially free of substances that stain or dye fabrics under the conditions of use. 2. The composition comprises a silicone fiber lubricant, wherein the silicone is volatile, preferably of the formula [(CH ₃ ) ₂ SiO ₂
The composition of claim 1, having ₅ and present in an amount of 0.1-5% by weight of the composition. 3. The composition comprises a silicone fiber lubricant, wherein the silicone is present in an amount of 0.1 to 5% by weight of the composition, a. A polyalkyl silicone having the following structure and A-Si (R₂) -O- [Si (R₂) -O-]_q-Si (R₂) -A (wherein each R is an alkyl, hydroxy, or hydroxyalkyl group, and
Wherein q is an integer from 7 to 8,000, wherein each A is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy, and propoxy
A.) B. A silicone having the formula: HO- [Si (CH₃)₂-O]_x-{Si (OH) [(CH₂)₃-NH- (CH₂)₂-NH₂ ] O}_y-H (where x and y are integers) c. A silicone having the following formula and (R¹)_aG_3-a-Si-(-OSiG₂)_n-(OSig_b(R¹)_2-b)_m-O-Si
G_3-a(R¹)_a (Where G is hydrogen, OH, and / or C₁~ C₅Selected from the group consisting of alkyl
A represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 3; b represents 0 or 1; the sum of n + m is a number of 1 to 2,000;¹Is the formula C_pH_2pL is a monovalent group, p is an integer of 2 to 4, and L is -N (R²) CH₂-CH₂−N (R²)₂, -N (R²)₂, -N⁺(R²)₃A⁻, And -N⁺(R²) CH₂-CH₂N⁺H₂A⁻Selected from the group consisting of²Is hydrogen, C₁~ C₅Selected from the group consisting of saturated hydrocarbon groups
, Each A⁻Represents a compatible anion) d. A silicone having the formula: and R³-N⁺(CH₃)₂-Z- [Si (CH₃)₂O]_f-Si (CH₃)₂-Z-N⁺(CH
₃)₂-R³・ 2CH₃COO⁻ (Where Z is -CH₂-CH (OH) -CH₂O-CH₂)₃-And R³Represents a long-chain alkyl group, and f represents an integer of at least 2. e. And mixtures thereof, preferably the silicone is a polyalkyl silicone A-Si (R₂) -O- [Si (R₂) -O-]_q-Si (R₂2.) The composition of claim 1, wherein A) and R are methyl. 4. The composition comprises a shape-retaining polymer, wherein the shape-retaining polymer is a homopolymer and / or a copolymer having a glass transition temperature of −20 ° C. to 150 ° C. And low molecular weight C _{1 to} C ₆ unsaturated organic mono- and / or polycarboxylic acids, said acid and C ₁ to C ₆
Esters of C ₁₂ alcohols, amides and imides of the acids, low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols, esters of low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols and low molecular weight carboxylic acids, of low molecular weight unsaturated alcohols ethers, polar vinyl heterocyclic compounds, unsaturated amines and amides, salts of the amines with low molecular weight carboxylic acids, C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl quaternized derivatives of said amines, vinyl sulfonate, low molecular weight Comprising a monomer selected from the group consisting of unsaturated hydrocarbons and derivatives, and mixtures thereof, wherein the monomers are preferably acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid and half esters thereof,
Itaconic acid, the acid and methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 1-pentanol,
2-pentanol, 3-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-pent Tanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol, t-butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-ethyl-1-butanol, neodecanol, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octanol, 6-methyl-1
-Heptanol, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5-dimethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-1-hexanol, 1-decanol, 1-
Esters of dodecanol and mixtures thereof, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, t-butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, methoxyethyl methacrylate, N, N-dimethylacrylamide, N
-T-butylacrylamide, maleimide, vinyl alcohol, allyl alcohol, vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate, methyl vinyl ether, vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyridine, vinyl imidazole, vinyl amine, diethylene triamine, dimethyl amino ethyl methacrylate, ethenyl formamide, vinyl The sulfonate, ethylene, propylene, butadiene, cyclohexadiene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, their salts, and their alkyl quaternized derivatives, and mixtures thereof, and more preferably the monomer is acrylic acid , Methacrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate, n-butyl acrylate Le, methacrylic acid n- butyl, isobutyl methacrylate,
2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, vinyl alcohol, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, N, N-dimethylacrylamide, N, N-dimethylmethacrylamide, Nt-butylacrylamide, vinylpyrrolidone, vinylpyridine, adipic acid, diethylenetriamine, and the like 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is selected from the group consisting of salts and their alkyl quaternized derivatives, and mixtures thereof. 5. The shape-retaining polymer comprises a silicone-containing graft and block copolymer, wherein the copolymer has the following properties: (1) the silicone moiety is covalently bonded to the non-silicone moiety. And (2) the molecular weight of the silicone moiety is between 1,000 and 50,000, and the non-silicone moiety is such that the entire copolymer is dissolved or dispersed in the fabric protection composition medium and treated. The copolymer must be adhered to / adhered to the finished fabric, and preferably the average molecular weight of the shape-retaining polymer is 10,000 to 1,000,000.
Composition according to claim 1, comprising from 30,000 to 300,000, preferably from 5% to 50%, preferably from 10% to 25%, of a silicone-containing monomer. 6. The following auxiliary materials: fragrance, fiber lubricant, shape-retaining polymer, lithium salt, odor control agent including cyclodextrin, surfactant, antibacterial active ingredient, antibacterial preservative, aminocarboxy Chelating agents including rate chelating agents, enzymes, antioxidants, antistatic agents, fabric softening active ingredients, foam inhibitors, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixing agents, stain release agents, brighteners, dispersants Insect repellent, moth repellent, and / or
The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising at least one of a liquid carrier and a liquid carrier. 7. 0.1% to 50%, preferably 1 to 35%, more preferably 2% by weight of the composition.
-18% by weight, more preferably 3-10% by weight of said fabric improving active ingredient, and optionally 1-75% by weight of the composition, preferably 2-65% by weight, more preferably 3-45% by weight, furthermore A fabric protection composition according to any of the preceding claims, which is a composition added during rinsing, preferably comprising 4 to 35% by weight of the fabric softener active ingredient. 8. The fabric softening active ingredient has an iodine value of at least 40, a phase transition temperature of less than 50 ° C., preferably less than 35 ° C., more preferably less than 20 ° C., wherein the composition comprises: A) Optionally, less than 40%, preferably 1 to 25%, more preferably 3 to 8% by weight of the composition has a ClogP of -2.0 to 2.6, preferably -1.
(B) optionally 0.1 to 10% by weight of the composition, preferably 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of the composition; % Electrolyte, and (C) 0.1-15%, preferably 0.5-7% by weight of the composition, if desired.
, More preferably 1 to 6% by weight of a phase stabilizer, preferably alkoxylation,
The method according to claim 7, further comprising a surfactant having an HLB of 8 to 20, more preferably 10 to 18, and (D) a minor component and / or a water-soluble solvent constituting the remaining portion. Composition. 9. At least an effective amount of the following auxiliary ingredients: perfume, dye transfer inhibitor, dye fixative, chlorine scavenger, stain release agent, chemical stabilizer including antioxidant, silicone, antimicrobial. The composition further comprising at least one of an active ingredient and / or preservative, a metal chelator including an aminocarboxylate chelator, a colorant, an enzyme, a brightener, a liquid carrier, or a mixture thereof. 8 or 9
A fabric protection composition according to claim 1. 10. The fabric-modifying active ingredient of from 0.2 to 30% by weight of the composition, the surfactant of from 0.1 to 60% by weight of the composition, and the following auxiliary ingredients: perfume, builder, Bleaching agents, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixing agents, odor inhibitors including cyclodextrins, brighteners, dispersants, heavy metal chelators, enzymes, foam inhibitors, fabric softeners, soil release agents, and / or 7. A fabric protection composition according to any one of the preceding claims, which is a laundry detergent composition further comprising at least one of a liquid carrier. 11. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of liquids, powders, granules, tablets, pastes, gels, foams, sprays, bars, sticks, and is optionally contained in a sachet. 11. The composition of claim 10, wherein the composition is fixed to a releasable substrate. 12. The fabric of from 0.01 to 25%, preferably from 0.1 to 10%, more preferably from 0.2 to 5%, even more preferably from 0.3 to 3% by weight of the composition. Comprising the improved active ingredient, and optionally from 0.05 to 10%, preferably from 0.1 to 7%, more preferably from 0.5 to 5%, by weight of the composition, of the fabric softener active ingredient. The fabric protection composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the composition is an aqueous composition applied to a fabric in a drying step. 13. The fabric-modifying active ingredient of 0.01 to 40%, preferably 0.1 to 20%, more preferably 1 to 10% by weight of the composition, and 1 to 99% by weight of the composition %, Preferably 10 to 80% by weight, more preferably 20% by weight.
7. A dryer-applied fabric softening composition comprising from 70 to 70% by weight, more preferably from 25 to 60% by weight, of a fabric softener active ingredient. A fabric protection composition as described. 14. At least an effective amount of the following auxiliary ingredients: perfumes, chlorine scavengers, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixatives, chemical stabilizers including antioxidants, silicones, antimicrobial active ingredients and / or 14. The method of any of claims 10 to 13, further comprising at least one of a preservative, a metal chelator, including an aminocarboxylate chelator, a brightener, an enzyme, a soil release agent, a liquid carrier, or a mixture thereof. A fabric protection composition according to claim 1. 15. An administration device comprising a fabric protection composition, wherein said fabric protection composition has the following fabric protection properties: wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction, fabric abrasion reduction, fabric abrasion reduction. Hair ball reduction, cloth fading reduction, cloth color retention,
A fabric-improving active ingredient for imparting at least one of fabric color recovery, fabric stain reduction, fabric shape retention, and / or fabric shrinkage reduction to the fabric, wherein the fabric-improving active ingredient is an oligosaccharide, an oligosaccharide. A sugar mixture, the oligosaccharide and / or
Or a substituted form of the mixture, a derived form of the oligosaccharide and / or mixture, and a mixture thereof, and applying at least an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient in a package; A dosing device, accompanied by instructions for instructing a consumer to provide at least one of said fabric protection properties. 16. A dosing device comprising the fabric protection composition according to claim 1, wherein at least an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient and / or the fabric protection composition is applied to the fabric protection composition. Properties: wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction, fabric abrasion reduction, fabric hair ball reduction, fabric color retention, fabric fading reduction, fabric color recovery, fabric stain reduction, fabric stain release, fabric shape retention, and / or Or, the dosage device may be accompanied by instructions in the package to instruct the consumer to provide at least one of fabric shrinkage reduction. 17. The composition of claim 1 in a spray delivery device comprising a trigger spray device or a non-manually operated spray delivery device, preferably wherein said composition comprises said composition. Dosage device which is an aqueous composition comprising from 0.1 to 5%, preferably from 0.1 to 2% by weight of the composition of said fabric improving active ingredient. 18. The spray supply device includes a non-manually operated spray supply device selected from the group consisting of a drive spray device, an air suction spray device, a liquid suction spray device, an electrostatic spray device, and a nebulizer spray device. 18. The administration device according to claim 17, wherein the administration device comprises: 19. The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition comprises the following auxiliary materials: fragrance, fiber lubricant, shape-retaining polymer, lithium salt, odor control agent including cyclodextrin, surfactant, antibacterial active ingredient, antibacterial preservation. Agents, metal chelators including aminocarboxylate chelators, enzymes, antistatic agents, fabric softening active ingredients, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixatives, stain release agents, brighteners, antioxidants, foaming Inhibitors, insect repellents, moth repellents,
And / or further comprising at least one liquid carrier.
The administration device according to any one of claims 8 to 13. 20. Applying at least an effective amount of the composition and / or the fabric improving active ingredient to the fabric, the following fabric protection properties: wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction;
Fabric abrasion reduction, fabric hair loss reduction, fabric fading reduction, fabric color retention, fabric color recovery,
Instructions are provided that instruct the consumer to provide the fabric with at least one of fabric stain reduction, fabric shape retention, and / or fabric shrinkage reduction, preferably the instructions are from 0.005 to 0.005% of the fabric. Instruct the consumer to apply 4% by weight, preferably 0.01-2% by weight, more preferably 0.05-1% by weight of the fabric improving active ingredient, more preferably the instructions for use comprise the composition 20. The dosing device according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the dosing device instructs a consumer to apply an object to the fabric and stretch and / or flatten the fabric and effectively remove wrinkles. 21. A consumer comprising the concentrated fabric protection composition of claim 1 and instructing a consumer to dilute the composition to form the ready-to-use fabric protection composition of claim 1. Dosing device with instructions for use. 22. A dispensing device comprising the composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is applied directly to the fabric in a manner that prevents excessive amounts of the fabric / clothing protection composition from being released into the outdoor environment. Wherein at least an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient is applied to the fabric in the manner described above and packaged with instructions for instructing a consumer to provide the fabric protective properties, preferably the composition Comprises 0.01 to 2% by weight of the composition of a fabric improving active ingredient. 23. An administration device comprising the composition of claim 1 for pre-treating the fabric prior to washing, wherein at least an effective amount of the composition is applied to the fabric. A dosing device packaged with instructions for instructing the consumer to provide protective properties. 24. A dosing device comprising the composition of claim 1, which is a laundry additive composition, wherein at least an effective amount of the composition is applied to the fabric to provide the fabric protection properties. A dosing device packaged with instructions for use to direct the consumer to give. 25. A dosing device comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 10 and 11, which is a laundry detergent composition, wherein at least an effective amount of the composition is A dosing device that is packaged with instructions for application to the fabric and instructing the consumer to impart fabric protection properties. 26. An administration device comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is an additive composition added during rinsing, wherein at least an effective amount of the composition is added to the administration device. A dosing device which is packaged with instructions for application to the fabric and instructing the consumer to provide said fabric protection properties. 27. An administration device comprising a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 12 and 13 applied to a fabric in a drying step, wherein at least an effective amount of the composition is applied to the fabric. A dosing device which is packaged with instructions for application to the fabric and instructing the consumer to provide said fabric protection properties. 28. The administration device according to any one of claims 15 to 16 and 20 to 27, wherein the instructions for use include pictures and / or icons. 29. A fabric, preferably a cellulosic fabric, more preferably cotton, rayon, ramie,
A fabric selected from the group consisting of jute, flax, linen, polynosic-fiber, polyester / cotton blends, and mixtures thereof, most preferably cotton, rayon, linen, polyester / cotton blends, other cotton blends, and the like. A fabric selected from the group consisting of a mixture of the following, wherein the fabric has an improved property by adhering an effective amount of a fabric improving active ingredient, preferably the fabric comprises 0.005-4% by weight of the fabric, preferably Comprises 0.01 to 2% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, of said fabric improving active ingredient. 30. A fabric selected from the group consisting of wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction, fabric abrasion reduction, fabric hair ball reduction, fabric fading reduction, fabric stain reduction, fabric shape retention, fabric shrinkage reduction, and combinations thereof. A method of providing a fabric with protective properties to a fabric, the method comprising: providing the fabric with an effective amount of an oligosaccharide, an oligosaccharide mixture, a substituted form of the oligosaccharide and / or mixture, the oligosaccharide and / or A method comprising contacting a derived form of a mixture, and a fabric improving active ingredient selected from the group consisting of mixtures thereof. 31. Wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction, fabric abrasion reduction, fabric hair ball reduction, fabric fade reduction, fabric stain reduction, fabric shape retention, fabric shrinkage reduction, and combinations thereof. A method of imparting fabric-protecting properties to a fabric, said method comprising contacting said fabric with an effective amount of a fabric-improving active ingredient, preferably wherein said fabric-improving active ingredient comprises from 0.1 to 0.1% of said fabric-protecting composition. Provided by an aqueous composition comprising 5% by weight, preferably 0.005-4% by weight, more preferably 0.01-2% by weight, even more preferably 0.1-1% by weight of said fabric improving active ingredient, The fabric improving active ingredient is provided by using a fabric protection composition according to any one of claims 1 to 14, preferably the fabric protection composition comprises the following auxiliary fabric protection material: Fragrances, fiber lubricants, shape-retaining polymers, lithium salts, odor control agents including cyclodextrin, surfactants, antibacterial active ingredients, antibacterial preservatives, aminocarboxylate chelating agents, enzymes, antistatic agents, At least one of a fabric softening agent, a dye transfer inhibitor, a dye fixing agent, a stain release agent, a brightener, an antioxidant, a foam inhibitor, an insect repellent, a moth repellent, and / or a liquid carrier. Including, methods. 32. The fabric improving active ingredient is provided by an aqueous composition, wherein the aqueous composition preferably has a weight average diameter of 5 μm to 250 μm by using a spray feeder.
μm, more preferably 10 μm to 120 μm, most preferably 20 μm to 100 μm
Sprayed onto the fabric as drops, preferably stretching the fabric,
32. The method of claim 31, wherein the method is flattening. 33. The spray delivery device, wherein the spray delivery device is a trigger type spray device or a non-manually operated type selected from the group consisting of a drive spray device, an air suction spray device, a liquid suction spray device, an electrostatic spray device, and a nebulizer spray device. 33. The method of claim 32, comprising a spray device. 34. The fabric is dipped in the aqueous fabric protection composition, preferably comprising 0.5 to 40% by weight of the fabric protection composition, of the fabric improving active, followed by a squeezing step and / or 32. The method according to claim 31, wherein a drying step or a washing step is performed. 35. The fabric protection composition, wherein the fabric improving active ingredient is from 0.2 to 30% by weight of the composition, and the surfactant is from 0.1 to 60% by weight of the composition, and the following auxiliary materials: Fragrances, builders, bleaches, dye transfer inhibitors, dye fixatives, odor inhibitors including cyclodextrins, brighteners, dispersants, heavy metal chelators, enzymes,
32. The method of claim 31, further comprising at least one of a foam suppressant, a fabric softening active, a soil release agent, a liquid carrier, or a mixture thereof. 36. The fabric protection composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition is added during rinsing.
%, Preferably 1 to 35%, more preferably 2 to 18% by weight of said fabric improving active ingredient, and optionally 1 to 75%, preferably 2 to 65% by weight of the composition.
% By weight, more preferably from 3 to 45% by weight, even more preferably from 4 to 35% by weight of the fabric softener active ingredient, preferably the fabric protection composition comprises the following auxiliary materials: perfume, cyclodextrin Including odor suppressants, dye transfer inhibitors,
Dye stabilizer, chlorine scavenger, stain release agent, chemical stabilizer including antioxidant, silicone, antibacterial active ingredient and / or preservative, metal chelating agent including aminocarboxylate chelating agent, coloring Agents, enzymes, brighteners, bluing agents,
32. The method of claim 31, further comprising at least one of a liquid carrier, or a mixture thereof. 37. The fabric protection composition is an aqueous composition which is applied to the fabric in a drying step, wherein the composition is 0.01 to 25%, preferably 0.1 to 10%, more preferably 0 to 10% by weight of the composition. .
2 to 5%, more preferably 0.3 to 3% by weight of said fabric improving active ingredient, and optionally 0.05 to 10%, preferably 0.1 to 7% by weight of the composition;
32. The method of claim 31, further comprising 0.5 to 5% by weight of the fabric softener active ingredient, preferably wherein the composition is applied from a spray device. 38. The fabric protective composition is a fabric softening composition to be added by a dryer, wherein the composition is 0.01 to 40% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 20% by weight, more preferably 1 to 20% by weight of the composition. 1
0% by weight of said fabric improving active ingredient, and 1-99%, preferably 10-80%, more preferably 20-70%, even more preferably 25-% by weight of the composition.
32. The method of claim 31, comprising 60% by weight of the fabric softener active ingredient, preferably wherein the composition is released from a flexible substrate. 39. The composition comprises the following auxiliary materials: an antistatic agent, a dispersant, a fragrance, a fiber lubricant, an auxiliary shape-retaining polymer, a lithium salt, a odor suppressant including cyclodextrin, a dye. Anti-migration agent, dye fixative, chlorine scavenger, stain release agent, brightener,
At least one of a heavy metal chelator, an enzyme, an antimicrobial active ingredient, an antimicrobial preservative, an aminocarboxylate chelator, an antioxidant, and / or a liquid carrier.
39. The method of claim 37 or claim 38, further comprising a species. 40. A method of removing wrinkles in a fabric by treating the fabric with a composition according to any one of claims 1-14. 41. A method of reducing abrasion of a fabric by treating the fabric with a composition according to any one of the preceding claims. 42. A method of providing a fabric color protection characteristic selected from the group consisting of fabric color retention, fabric fading reduction, fabric color recovery, and combinations thereof, wherein the fabric is provided in an effective amount. A method characterized by treating with a composition according to any one of claims 14 to 14. 43. The following fabric protection properties: wrinkle removal and / or wrinkle reduction, fabric abrasion reduction,
A fabric in a fabric protection composition for providing at least one of hair loss, fabric fading reduction, fabric color retention, fabric color recovery, fabric stain reduction, fabric shape retention, and / or fabric shrinkage reduction to the fabric. Use of an improving active ingredient, wherein the fabric improving active ingredient is an oligosaccharide, an oligosaccharide mixture, the oligosaccharide and / or
Or a substituted form of the mixture, a derived form of said oligosaccharide and / or mixture, and a use selected from the group consisting of mixtures thereof. 44. A composition as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition is applied directly to clothing in a manner that prevents excess fabric protection composition from being released into the outdoor environment. A dosing device, wherein at least an effective amount of the fabric improving active ingredient is applied to the garment in the manner described above and packaged with instructions for instructing a consumer to provide the fabric protective properties, preferably A dosing device comprising from 0.01 to 2% by weight of the composition of the fabric improving active ingredient.