JP2010515839A - Fabric color recovery compositions, articles and methods - Google Patents

Abstract

  The present invention uses a stable, preferably well-dispersed, more preferably translucent, even more preferably transparent, aqueous fabric color recovery composition, fabric color recovery method and such fabric color recovery composition. Regarding products. The fabric color recovery composition comprises an effective amount of a silicone polymer fabric color recovery agent, and typically has a minimum concentration of fabric color recovery agent contained in the composition of at least about 1.75%, preferably at least about 2 0.0%, more preferably at least about 2.5%, even more preferably about 3.0%, and typically the maximum concentration of fabric color recovery agent is less than about 10.0%, preferably about 7%. Less than 0.0%, specifically in the range of about 3.0% to about 6.0%, if desired, but preferably in an amount effective to increase the coefficient of static friction of the static friction increasing agent. is there.

Description

  The present invention relates to fabric care compositions and methods of treating fabrics to improve various properties of the fabrics, particularly the color appearance of faded fabrics.

  The aging and washing of fabrics, especially garments, results in non-white fading and fading, which ultimately leads to aging and costly replacement. As a result, there has been a long-standing need to find a simple and easy product that can be used to at least partially restore the faded non-white color of fabrics, particularly clothing articles.

  Various compositions, such as wrinkle control compositions, are disclosed in the applicant's and other applicant's patents and applications. However, the commercial wrinkle control compositions that have been commercialized by the Applicant do not contain enough silicone polymer to clearly restore the color of the colored, faded fabric. Prior art wrinkle control compositions are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,532,023 (issued July 2, 1996, Vogel), which discloses an aqueous wrinkle control composition containing a nonvolatile silicone and a film-forming polymer. Vogel) et al). Preferred silicones include reactive silicones and amino functional silicones known as “amodimethicone”. Commercial compositions containing such silicones contain about 1.5% silicone polymer and are applied to the fabric from a spray dispenser. When using spray treatment, a large amount of aqueous composition falls off the fabric and instead falls to floor surfaces such as rugs, carpets, concrete floors, tile floors, linoleum floors and bathtub floors. It may leave a silicone layer that deposits on the surface and / or cures on and / or adheres to the floor surface. Such silicones deposited on such surfaces, especially those that adhere to such surfaces, are difficult to remove. Therefore, the floor surface may become slippery and may present safety issues to the family.

  US Pat. No. 5,573,695 (issued November 12, 1996, EF Targosz) contains vegetable oil based cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant and anionic fluorosurfactant An aqueous wrinkle removal composition is disclosed. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 4,661,268 (issued Apr. 28, 1987, Jacobson et al.) Describes an aqueous alcoholic composition containing a dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt and a silicone surfactant and / or Or a wrinkle removal spray containing a fluorosurfactant is disclosed. U.S. Pat. No. 5,100,566 (issued March 31, 1992, Agbomeirele et al.) Discloses a method of spraying a fabric with an aqueous alcoholic solution of an anionic siliconate alkali metal salt. A method for reducing wrinkles is disclosed. US Pat. No. 4,806,254 (issued February 21, 1989, JA Church) discloses a fabric wrinkle removal alcohol solution containing glycerin and a nonionic surfactant. Yes.

US Pat. No. 5,532,023 US Pat. No. 5,573,695 US Pat. No. 4,661,268 US Pat. No. 5,100,566 U.S. Pat. No. 4,806,254

  The compositions and methods described herein restore the faded non-white color of fabrics including clothing, dry-cleanable, linen, bedding, upholstery materials and curtains, reducing wrinkles, refreshing and improving Has additional effects such as flexibility. Other surfaces that can be treated include, but are not limited to, automotive interiors, shoes and furniture. The compositions and methods described herein can be used in damp or dry cleaning to restore a faded color and impart a ready-to-use or usable appearance to clothing. The compositions and methods described herein also essentially eliminate or reduce the need for ironing normally associated with storing garments in closets, chests and suitcases. Fabric color restoration in the context of the present invention means restoration of the color appearance, unless the composition optionally includes a dye or colorant to “recolor” the faded colored fabric. .

  In a preferred embodiment, a further effect of the compositions and methods of the present invention is to improve and crisp clothing folds, fabrics.

  However, when ironing is desired, the compositions described herein can also act as excellent ironing aids. The composition makes ironing easier and faster by reducing the resistance of the iron. When used as an ironing aid, the composition helps achieve a crisp and flat appearance while partially restoring the faded color.

  Ranges herein may be expressed as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and / or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and / or to the other particular value. Similarly, when a value is expressed as an approximation by using the preceding “about”, that particular value is understood to form another embodiment.

The present invention is stable, preferably well dispersed, more preferably translucent, and even more preferably transparent, aqueous fabric color recovery compositions, fabric color recovery methods and such fabric color recovery compositions. It relates to products that use things. The fabric color recovery composition
A. Typically, the minimum concentration of fabric color recovery agent included in the composition is at least about 1.75%, preferably at least about 2.0%, more preferably at least about 2.5%, and even more preferably. At least about 3.0%, and typically the maximum concentration of fabric color recovery agent is less than about 10.0%, preferably less than about 7.0%, specifically about 3.0%. An effective amount of a silicone polymer fabric color recovery agent ranging from about 6.0%;
B. Optionally, an amount of hydrophilic plasticizer soot inhibitor effective to soften the fibers and / or to soften any shape-retaining polymer when present;
C. Optionally, but preferably, with an effective amount of a surfactant to reduce surface tension and / or improve performance, active agent spreading and compounding;
D. If desired, but preferably in an amount of static friction increasing agent effective to increase the coefficient of static friction;
E. An amount of fragrance effective, optionally but preferably to provide an olfactory effect;
F. Optionally, an amount of an antimicrobial active effective to kill microorganisms or reduce proliferation;
G. Optionally, an amount of an aminocarboxylate chelator effective to improve antimicrobial activity, such as an antimicrobial active, and
H. An effective amount of a solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative, if desired, especially when the antimicrobial active is insufficient to act as a preservative;
I. An aqueous carrier,
The composition is preferably essentially free of any material that stains or stains the fabric under the conditions of use.

  The present invention also relates to a concentrated composition, as described above, for use under “use conditions” to be diluted to form a use concentration composition. For concentrated compositions, the silicone polymer fabric color recovery agent is typically at least about 10%, alternatively at least about 20%, alternatively at least about 30%.

  In a preferred embodiment, the color recovery composition described herein contains an amount of color recovery agent and other optional ingredients that are effective but not readily recognizable when dried on a fabric, with the exception of fade recovery. In order to create a product that can facilitate the treatment of fabrics and / or surfaces with the composition it contains, it is incorporated into a spray dispenser. The spray dispenser comprises manually activated and non-manually actuated (operated) spray means and a container containing the color recovery composition. In one embodiment of the color restoration composition described herein, a static friction increasing component such as cyclodextrin or polyacrylate is increased sufficiently to reduce or eliminate this potential safety issue. Included in the amount.

  In preferred embodiments, the present invention also uses small particle size droplets of the compositions herein to treat fabrics, such as preferably from about 5 micrometers to provide superior performance. Very small particles (droplets) having a weight average diameter particle size (diameter) of about 250 micrometers, more preferably from about 10 micrometers to about 120 micrometers, and even more preferably from about 20 micrometers to about 100 micrometers. ) As a method of applying the composition to the fabric.

  In one embodiment, the composition is released from the container at a spray rate of about 0.1 g per second to about 2 g per second. In one embodiment, the composition is sprayed to release about 2 grams of composition per square foot and requires about 5 minutes to about 15 minutes to dry the fabric.

Color Restorant As previously discussed, the present invention relates to a method and composition for restoring fabric color utilizing at least an amount effective to restore faded non-white. Typically, the minimum concentration of silicone polymer color recovery agent contained in the composition is at least about 1.75 wt%, preferably at least about 2.0 wt%, more preferably, based on the total weight of the composition. Is at least about 2.5% by weight, even more preferably at least about 3.0% by weight. Typically, the maximum concentration of silicone polymer color recovery agent contained in the composition is less than about 10% by weight, preferably less than about 7.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Preferably, the agent is present in the composition in an amount of about 3.0% to about 6.0%. The concentrated composition may have a higher concentration of silicone polymer fabric color recovery agent, such as about 30% or less, or more.

  Specifically, preferred fabric color recovery silicone polymers are silicone polyethers (also known as dimethicone copolyols); volatile silicones such as dimethylsiloxane silicone; and aminosilicones, phenylsilicones and hydroxylsilicones. A curable silicone. As used herein, the terms “silicone” or “silicone polymer” preferably refer to a single component or, for example, to achieve solubilization and / or emulsification of silicone unless otherwise indicated. Refers to soluble or dispersible undiluted silicone fluids, self-emulsifying or emulsifying silicones, including those marketed as mixtures such as originally formulated compositions. Preferably, the silicone comprises at least some hydrophobic moieties; not irritating, toxic or otherwise harmful when applied to fabrics or when they come into contact with human skin (e.g. , Non-stained); and chemically stable under normal use and storage conditions.

  When the compositions described herein are dispensed from a spray dispenser in the consumer home environment, non-curable silicones such as silicone polyethers and polydimethylsilicones are preferred. Curable and / or reactive silicones such as amino-functional silicones and silicones having reactive groups such as Si-OH, Si-H, silane, etc., are color recovery as described herein, such as cyclodextrins. Particularly useful when combined with an increased amount of static friction increasing agent according to one embodiment of the composition, because it is sprayed but not garmented, instead it is a rug, carpet, concrete floor This is because some of the compositions that fall on floor surfaces such as tile floors, linoleum floors, bathtub floors may leave a silicone layer that hardens and / or adheres to the floor surface. . Such silicones that adhere to the surface and do not contain an increased amount, for example at least about 0.9% of a static friction increasing agent, can make the floor surface slippery and pose a safety problem for the family. Some amino functional silicones also cause yellowing of the fabric. Accordingly, silicones that cause fabric discoloration as opposed to fabric color recovery are undesirable.

  A highly preferred but not limited class of silicones useful as color recovery agents for the compositions described herein is the class of silicone polyethers and polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes, also known as dimethicone copolyols. . Typically, the polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane has a dimethylpolysiloxane hydrophobic portion and one or more hydrophilic polyalkylene chains. The hydrophilic polyalkylene chain can be incorporated as a side chain (pendant portion) or as a block copolymer portion having a polysiloxane hydrophobic portion. Silicone polyethers are described by the following general formula:

^{_{R 1 - (CH 3) 2}} SiO - [(CH 3) 2 SiO] a - [(CH 3) (R 1) SiO] b -Si (CH 3) 2 -R 1
In the formula, a + b is about 1 to about 50, preferably about 1 to about 30, more preferably about 1 to about 25, and each R ¹ may be the same or different, and has the general formula:
_{- (CH 2) n O (} C 2 H 4 O) c (C 3 H 6 O) d R 2
Wherein n is 3 or 4, preferably 3, and the sum of c (all polyalkyleneoxy side groups) has a value of about 1 to about 100, preferably about 6 to about 100, and c + d The sum has a value of from about 5 to about 150, preferably from about 7 to about 100, each R ² may be the same or different, hydrogen, an alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and an acetyl group Selected from the group consisting of methyl and poly- (ethylene oxide / propylene oxide) copolymer groups, preferably having hydrogen and / or methyl groups, wherein at least one R ¹ is poly (ethyleneoxy) / Propyleneoxy) copolymer group. Each polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane has at least one R ¹ that is a poly (ethylene oxide / propylene oxide) copolymer group.

Non-limiting examples of these silicone polyethers are Silwet® materials available from GE Silicones. A typical Silwet® silicone polyether containing only ethyleneoxy (C 2 H 4 O) groups is as follows:

Non-limiting examples of Silwet® silicone polyethers containing both ethyleneoxy (C2H4O) and propyleneoxy (C3H6O) groups are as follows.

Non-limiting examples of Silwet® silicone polyethers containing only propyleneoxy (C3H6O) groups are as follows.

  The molecular weight of the polyalkyleneoxy group (R1) is preferably about 10,000 or less. The preferred molecular weight of the silicone polyether depends on the exact functionality of a given composition. If propyleneoxy groups are present in the polyalkyleneoxy chain, they can be randomly distributed within the chain or present as blocks. Preferred Silwet (R) can help color recovery and provide flexibility when included in the composition at a sufficient concentration (so that the silicone polymer is on the surface of the fabric). Particularly preferred when leaving a rough feel). Non-limiting examples of preferred Silwet (R) include L77, L7001, L7200, L7087, especially L-7600. Some non-limiting preferred Dow Corning® silicone polyethers include Dow Corning® DC Q2-5247, (dimethyl, methylhydroxypropyl, ethoxylated propoxylated siloxane, [CAS number 68937-55-3] mainly composed of siloxane, EO and PO). Other non-limiting examples of silicone polyethers useful in the present invention include the following compounds available from Dow Corning®, 193, 112, 8600, FF-400 fluid, Q2-5220, Q4 -3667, PP5495, and SH3771C, SH3772C, SH3773C, SH3746, SH3748, SH3749, SH8400, SF8410 and SH8700 available from Toray Dow Corning Silicone Co., Ltd. Certain compounds, KF351 (A), KF352 (A), KF354 (A) and KF615 (A) from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., TSF4440 from Toshiba Silicone Co., TSF4445, TSF4446, TSF4452 It is. Another non-limiting example is the SLM 21200 from Wacker.

  Some silicone polyethers (especially those that are more hydrophobic) may require additional emulsifiers to make a stable spray composition. Such emulsifiers are typically anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric, or bipolar surfactants or mixtures thereof. Typically, emulsifiers and surfactants can also act as spreading agents on fabrics and spread active ingredients such as silicone polymers.

  When increasing the coefficient of static friction using any static friction increasing agent such as cyclodextrin, at least about 5,000, preferably at least about 10,000, more preferably at least about 15,000, most preferably at least about 20 It is preferred to use a higher molecular weight silicone polyether that is 1,000. The concentration of the solvent, such as ethanol, can be increased to at least about 4% by weight, preferably at least about 5% by weight, more preferably at least about 7% by weight, and most preferably at least about 9% by weight.

  Another embodiment of the present invention is a low solvent composition having from 0% to about 3% volatile solvent comprising ethanol. These low volatility solvent compositions may be particularly desirable when the method of use of the composition is for addition to a machine dryer.

  In addition to color recovery, silicone polyethers also provide fabrics with other effects such as antistatic effects, lubricity, improved smoothness, reduced damage to fabrics such as pills and soft feel You can also

  The preparation of silicone polyethers is well known in the art. Silicone polyethers suitable for use in the present invention can be prepared according to the procedure described in US Pat. No. 3,299,112. Typically, silicone polyethers suitable for use in the present invention are hydrosiloxanes (ie, siloxanes containing silicon-bonded hydrogen) and alkenyl ethers (eg, vinyls, allyls of alkoxy or hydroxyl endblocked polyalkylene oxides). Or an addition reaction with methallyl ether). The reaction conditions used in this type of addition reaction are well known in the art, and generally the reactants are heated in the presence of a platinum catalyst (eg, chloroplatinic acid) and a solvent (eg, toluene). (Eg, at a temperature of about 85 ° C. to 110 ° C.).

  Other non-limiting silicone compounds and emulsions useful as color recovery agents for the compositions described herein include non-curable silicones such as volatile silicones, silicone oils and polydimethyl silicones. ), And curable silicones such as, but not limited to, aminosilicones, phenylsilicones and hydroxysilicones. Also useful in the present invention are silicone emulsions including silicone oils such as 346 Emulsion, 347 emulsion and HV-490 available from Dow Corning. In particular, the preferred silicone oil is dimethylsiloxane silicone, more preferably volatile dimethylsiloxane.

  Preferred silicones are not irritating, toxic or otherwise harmful when applied to fabrics or in contact with human skin and are chemically stable under normal use and storage conditions .

  When the compositions described herein are dispensed from a spray dispenser in the consumer home environment, non-curable silicones such as silicone polyethers or polydimethyl silicones are preferred.

Another useful color recovery silicone is a cyclic fluid of the formula [(CH 3) 2 SiO] _n , where n is in the range of about 3 to about 7, and preferably about 5, or the formula (CH 3) 3SiO [(CH 3) 2 SiO] _m , where m can be greater than or equal to 0, and the viscosity of the silicone fluid at 25 ° C. is preferably about 1.5E-5 square meters per ^second (m ² / s) (5 A volatile silicone fluid, which may be a linear silicone polymer fluid having an average value such that centistokes (cSt)) or less.

Nonvolatile silicones useful in the compositions of the present invention include polyalkyl and / or phenyl silicone fluids and the following structures:
_{A-Si (R 2) -O} -Si (R 2) -O-] q -Si (R 2) -A
It is a rubber having

  The alkyl group substituted at the siloxane chain (R) or at the end of the siloxane chain (A) can have any structure as long as the resulting silicone remains fluid at room temperature.

Each R group may preferably be an alkyl, aryl, hydroxy or hydroxyalkyl group and mixtures thereof, more preferably each R is a methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl group, most preferably R is Methyl. Each A group that blocks the end of the silicone chain may be hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxyl, propoxy and aryloxy groups, preferably methyl. Suitable A groups include hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxyl and propoxy. Q is preferably an integer from about 7 to about 8,000. A preferred silicone is polydimethylsiloxane, and a more preferred silicone is a polydimethylsiloxane having a viscosity of about 5E-5 to about 1 m ² (50 to about 1,000,000 centistokes) per second at 25 ° C. . Also preferred are mixtures of volatile silicones and non-volatile polydimethylsiloxanes. Suitable examples include silicones provided by Dow Corning Corporation under the tradenames 200 Fluid and 245 fluid, and the tradename SF1173 from General Electric Company, Examples include silicones provided as SF1202, SF1204, SF96, and Viscasil®.

Other useful but less preferred silicone materials as silicone polyether or polydimethylsiloxane include the formula:
_{HO- [Si (CH 3) 2} -O] x - {Si (OH) [(CH 2) 3 -NH- (CH 2) 2 -NH 2] O} y -H
Materials.

Where x and y are integers depending on the molecular weight of the silicone, preferably having a viscosity of from about 0.01 m ² / s (10,000 cSt) to about 0.5 m ² / s (500,000 cSt) at 25 ° C. It is. This material is also known as “amodimethicone”. Silicones having a large number, for example greater than about 0.5 millimolar equivalents of amine groups, can be used, but are not preferred as they can cause yellowing of the fabric.

Similarly, the silicone material that can be used is the formula:
^{_{(R 1) a G 3-}} a -Si - (- OSiG 2) n - (OsiG b (R 1) 2-b) m -O-SiG 3-a (R 1) a
Wherein G is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl, OH and / or C ₁ -C ₈ alkyl; a represents an integer of 0 or 1-3; b represents 0 or 1; n + m Is a number from 1 to about 2,000; R ¹ is the formula C _p H _2p L, where p is an integer from 2 to 8, and L is —N (R ² ) CH ₂ —CH ₂ -N ^(R _{2) 2;}
-N ^(R _{2) 2;
^{-N + (R 2) 3 A}} -; and ^{_{-N + (R 2) CH 2}} -CH 2 N + H 2 A -
Wherein each R 2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, saturated hydrocarbon radicals, and each A- is selected from the group consisting of compatible anions, such as halide ions). valence radical a is), and ^{_{R 3 -N + (CH 3)}} 2 -Z- [Si (CH 3) 2 O] f -Si (CH 3) 2 -Z-N + (CH 3) 2 -R 3・ 2CH ₃ COO ⁻
(Where
Z = —CH ₂ —CH (OH) —CH ₂ O—CH ₂ ) ₃ —,
R ³ represents a long chain alkyl group;
f represents an integer of at least about 2.

  In the formulas herein, each definition applies individually and includes an average.

Another silicone material that can be used but is less preferred than silicone polyether or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is of the formula:
_{(CH 3) 3 Si- [OSi} (CH 3) 2] n - {OSi (CH 3) [(CH 2) 3 -NH- (CH 2) 2 -NH 2]} m -OSi (CH 3 ₃
Wherein n and m are as defined above. Preferred silicones of this type are those that do not cause discoloration of the fabric.

  Phenyl silicones can be used as well, and can be used in combination with other silicone polymers, especially when it is desirable to have a high concentration of more than 10% silicone in the color recovery composition.

  In order to achieve various properties with one composition, a mixture of silicones is also preferred. Also, in some embodiments of the present invention, silicone mixtures are very useful. For example, when using silicone oils such as PDMS, they can be very difficult to emulsify. Silicone polyethers provide an effective means of solubilizing silicone oil.

Optional ingredients
Static Friction Increasing Agent As described above, the composition described herein, preferably containing at least about 1.75% by weight silicone polymer, when cured and / or adhered to a floor surface, The floor may be dangerous and slippery. Therefore, to reduce or eliminate the risk of slippery floors, it is preferred, but not essential, to contain one or more static friction coefficient increasing agents. Preferably, the compositions described herein are such that the cured, dry composition has a coefficient of static friction of at least about 0.4, preferably at least about 0.5 using the COF test method. Contain an effective amount of static friction increasing agent. Exemplary anti-slip agents include polysaccharides; starches; starch derivatives; sugars; sugar derivatives; polyacrylates; cyclodextrins; and lecithin and derivatives thereof disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,356,466; Any mixture may be mentioned. Preferred anti-slip agents are cyclodextrins, polysaccharides and polyacrylates. The most preferred anti-slip agent is hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin. The optional anti-slip agent is about 0.1% to about 5.0%, preferably about 1% to about 4%, more preferably about 1.5% to about 3% by weight of the composition. In the composition. Preferably, the minimum concentration of static friction increasing agent contained in the preferred compositions described herein is at least about 0.9% by weight, preferably at least about 1.%, based on the total weight of the composition. 0% by weight. The weight ratio of silicone polymer to anti-slip agent or mixture of anti-slip agents is from about 1.5 to about 5, preferably from about 2 to about 4.5.

Surfactants Surfactants are optional but highly preferred components of the present invention. Surfactants are used to promote the dispersion and / or solubilization of color recovery agents such as silicone and / or certain relatively water-insoluble shape-retaining polymers and to spread active materials on fabrics. It is particularly useful in compositions to improve. Surfactants can provide some plasticizing effect to the shape-retaining polymer and produce a more flexible polymer network. Surfactants can provide low surface tension that allows the composition to be spread more easily and more uniformly on hydrophobic surfaces such as polyester and nylon fabrics. In order to enhance the spray properties of the composition, more evenly distribute the composition, and to prevent clogging of the spray device, such surfactants are used when the composition is used in a spray dispenser. It is preferably included. Spreading the composition can also allow the composition to dry quickly so that the treated material is ready for use. In concentrated compositions, surfactants promote the dispersion of many active substances such as antimicrobial active substances and perfumes in concentrated aqueous compositions. Suitable surfactants useful in the present invention include nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. When a surfactant is used in the composition of the present invention, it is an amount effective to provide one or more of the effects described herein, typically about 0.01% by weight of the composition. % To about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.05% to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.1% to about 2% by weight, even more preferably about 0.2% to about 1% by weight. % Is added.

A preferred class of surfactants are ethoxylated surfactants, such as addition products of ethylene oxide and fatty alcohols, fatty acids, aliphatic amines, and the like. If desired, an addition product of a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and an aliphatic alcohol, fatty acid, aliphatic amine can be used. As an ethoxylated surfactant, a general formula:
^{_{R 8 -Z- (CH 2 CH 2}} O) 5 B
The compound which has is mentioned.

In which R ⁸ has about 6 to about 20 carbon atoms, preferably about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, more preferably about 10 to about 15 carbon atoms. Alkyl or alkylaryl groups selected from the group consisting of branched alkyl hydrocarbyl groups, primary, secondary and branched alkenyl hydrocarbyl groups, and / or primary, secondary and branched alkyl and alkenyl substituted phenol hydrocarbyl groups S is an integer from about 2 to about 45, preferably from about 2 to about 20, more preferably from about 2 to about 15; B is hydrogen, a carboxylate group or a sulfate group; and the linking group Z is -O -, - C (O) O -, - C (O) N (R) - or -C (O) N (R) - and mixtures thereof (if present, R is the ^{R 8} or hydrogen ).

  The nonionic surfactant of the present specification is characterized in that the HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) is 5 to 20, preferably 6 to 15.

Non-limiting examples of preferred ethoxylated surfactants are
R ⁸ is a C _{8 to} C ₁₈ alkyl and / or alkenyl group, more preferably a C _{10 to} C ₁₄ alkyl and / or alkenyl group, and s is from about 2 to about 8, preferably from about 2 to about 6. Linear, primary alcohol ethoxylates;
A straight, two, wherein R ⁸ is C ₈ -C ₁₈ alkyl and / or alkenyl, for example 3-hexadecyl, 2-octadecyl, 4-eicosanyl, and 5-eicosanyl, and s is from about 2 to about 10. Grade alcohol ethoxylate;
The alkylphenol has an alkyl or alkenyl group containing from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 12 carbon atoms in a primary, secondary or branched arrangement, and s is from about 2 to about 12 An alkylphenol ethoxylate, preferably from about 2 to about 8;
A branched-chain alcohol ethoxylate, which is obtainable, for example, by the well-known “OXO” process or modifications thereof, in which branched primary and secondary alcohols (or Guerbet alcohol) are ethoxylated;

  Particularly preferred are alkyl ethoxylates in which each R8 is C8-C16 straight and / or branched alkyl and the number of ethyleneoxy groups s is from about 2 to about 6, preferably from about 2 to about 4. A surfactant, more preferably R8 is C8-C15 alkyl and s is from about 2.25 to about 3.5. These nonionic surfactants are characterized by having an HLB of about 6 to about 11, preferably about 6.5 to about 9.5, more preferably about 7 to about 9. Non-limiting examples of commercially available preferred surfactants include Neodol 91-2.5 (C9-C10, s = 2.7, HLB = 8.5), Neodol 23-3 (C12-C13, s = 2.9, HLB = 7.9) and Neodol 25-3 (C12-C15, s = 2.8, HLB = 7.5). Very surprisingly, they are not very water soluble per se (0.1% aqueous solutions of these surfactants are not transparent), these preferred surfactants are even in the absence of low molecular weight alcohols However, it has been found that shape retention polymers such as copolymers containing acrylic acid and tert-butyl acrylate and silicone-containing copolymers can be efficiently dissolved and / or dispersed in transparent compositions at low concentrations. Yes.

Also preferred is a non-ionic surfactant selected from ethoxylated _{(EO 5 to 50)} the group consisting of fatty acids (C12 -C18) esters of sorbitan. More preferably, the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a mixture of sorbitol and anhydrous sorbitol laurate; a mixture of sorbitol and anhydrous sorbitol stearate; and a mixture of sorbitol and anhydrous sorbitol oleate . Even more preferably, the surfactant is condensed with about 20 moles of ethylene oxide, polysorbate 20 which is a mixture of sorbitol consisting primarily of monoester and lauric anhydride of sorbitol; condensed with about 20 moles of ethylene oxide. Polysorbate 60, which is a mixture of sorbitol consisting primarily of monoester and stearic anhydride of anhydrous sorbitol; polysorbate 80, which is a mixture of sorbitol consisting mainly of monoester and oleic anhydride of anhydrous sorbitol condensed with about 20 moles of ethylene oxide As well as selected from the group consisting of these mixtures. Most preferably, the surfactant is polysorbate 60.

Other examples of preferred ethoxylated surfactants include carboxylated alcohol ethoxys, also known as ether carboxylates, wherein R ⁸ has from about 12 to about 16 carbon atoms and s is from about 5 to about 13. Rates; ethoxylated quaternary ammonium surfactants such as PEG-5 cocomonium methosulfate, PEG-15 cocomonium chloride, PEG-15 oleamonium chloride and bis (polyethoxyethanol) tallow ammonium chloride.

  Other suitable nonionic ethoxylated surfactants result from the condensation of ethylene oxide and a hydrophobic alkyl amine where R8 has from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and s is from about 3 to about 30. Ethoxylated alkylamine.

  Other useful silicone surfactants are those having hydrophobic moieties and hydrophilic ionic groups, including, for example, anionic, cationic and amphoteric groups. Non-limiting examples of anionic silicone surfactants are US Pat. Nos. 4,717,498, 4,960,845, 5,149,765, and 5,296,434, respectively. Silicone sulfosuccinates, silicone sulfates, silicone phosphates, silicone carboxylates and mixtures thereof, as disclosed in US Pat. Non-limiting examples of cationic silicone surfactants are as disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 5,098,979, 5,135,294 and 5,196,499, respectively, Silicone alkyl quats (ammoniurns), silicone amide quats, silicone imidazoline quats and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of amphoteric silicone surfactants include silicones such as those disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 4,654,161, 5,073,619 and 5,237,035, respectively. Betaines, silicone aminopropionates, silicone phosphobetaines and mixtures thereof.

Cyclodextrin compatible surfactant When any cyclodextrin is present, the surfactant used to provide the low surface tension required for the composition of the invention should be cyclodextrin compatible, i.e. When cyclodextrin is present, it should not be substantially complexed with the cyclodextrin to reduce the performance of the cyclodextrin and / or surfactant. Complexation reduces both the ability to absorb the odor of cyclodextrin and the ability to reduce the surface tension of the aqueous surfactant composition.

Suitable cyclodextrin compatible surfactants can be readily identified by the absence of cyclodextrin effects on the surface tension provided by the surfactant. This is accomplished by measuring the surface tension (kPa (dyne / cm ² )) of an aqueous solution of a surfactant in the presence and absence of about 1% of a particular cyclodextrin in solution. The aqueous solution contains a surfactant at concentrations of about 0.5%, 0.1%, 0.01% and 0.005%. Cyclodextrins can affect the surfactant activity of the surfactant by increasing the surface tension of the surfactant solution. If the surface tension at a given concentration in water differs from the surface tension of the same surfactant in a 1% solution of cyclodextrin by more than about 10%, it is a strong interaction between the surfactant and cyclodextrin It is an indicator. Preferred surfactants herein differ from the same concentration solution containing 1% cyclodextrin by less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 1% (low). Should have surface tension in aqueous solution.

  Non-limiting examples of cyclodextrin compatible nonionic surfactants include block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Suitable block polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene polymer surfactants that are compatible with most cyclodextrins include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, trimethylolpropane and ethylenediamine as the first reactive hydrogen compounds. Based on that. Polymeric compounds made from sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation of the initial compound and one reactive hydrogen atom, such as C12-C18 aliphatic alcohols, are generally not compatible with cyclodextrins. BASF-Wyandotte Corp. (Wyandotte, MI) named Pluronic (R) and Tetronic (R) Block polymer surfactant compounds are readily available.

及びこれらの混合物である。 Non-limiting examples of this type of cyclodextrin compatible surfactant include:
General formula H (EO) _n (PO) _m (EO) _n H ( _where EO is an ethylene oxide group, PO is a propylene oxide group, and n and m indicate the average number of groups in the surfactant) ) And pluronic surfactants. Typical examples of cyclodextrin compatible pluronic surfactants are:

And mixtures thereof.

及びこれらの混合物である。 Tetronic surfactants have the general formula:
_{[H (EO) n (PO} ) m] 2 NCH 2 CH 2 N [(PO) m (EO) n H] 2
Wherein EO, PO, n and m have the same meaning as above. Typical examples of cyclodextrin compatible tetronic surfactants are:

And mixtures thereof.

及びこれらの混合物である。 “Reverse” pluronic and tetronic surfactants have the following general formula:
Reverse Pluronic Surfactant H (PO) _m (EO) _n (PO) _m H
Reverse Tetronic surfactants _{[H (PO) n (EO} ) m] 2 NCH 2 CH 2 N [(EO) m (PO) n H] 2
Wherein EO, PO, n and m have the same meaning as above. Typical examples of cyclodextrin compatible reverse pluronic and reverse tetronic surfactants are:

And mixtures thereof.

  A preferred class of cyclodextrin compatible nonionic surfactants are polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes as described above.

（式中、Ｒはアルキル基である）を有する、アルキルジフェニル（alkyidiphenyl）オキシドジスルホネートである。この種の界面活性剤の例は、ダウ・ケミカル社（Dow Chemical Company）から、商品名ダウファックス（Dowfax）（登録商標）（式中、Ｒは直鎖又は分枝鎖Ｃ_６〜Ｃ_１６アルキル基である）として入手可能である。これらのシクロデキストリン適合性アニオン性界面活性剤の例は、Ｒがおよそ直鎖Ｃ_１０基であるダウファックス（Dowfax）３Ｂ２である。これらのアニオン性界面活性剤は、抗微生物活性物質又は防腐剤などがカチオン性であるとき、界面活性剤と活性物質の両方の効果が低下するので、カチオン性活性物質との相互作用を低減するために、用いないことが好ましい。 Non-limiting examples of cyclodextrin compatible anionic surfactants have the general formula:

(Wherein R is an alkyl group) and is an alkyldiphenyl oxide disulfonate. Examples of this type of surfactant are from the Dow Chemical Company under the trade name Dowfax® (wherein R is a linear or branched C ₆ -C ₁₆ alkyl). Group). Examples of these cyclodextrin-compatible anionic surfactant, R is Dowfax (Dowfax) 3B2 is approximately linear C ₁₀ radical. These anionic surfactants reduce the interaction with the cationic active substance, since the effects of both the surfactant and the active substance are reduced when the antimicrobial active substance or preservative is cationic. Therefore, it is preferable not to use it.

  The surfactant interacts weakly with cyclodextrin (surface tension increase less than 5%) or does not interact (surface tension increase less than 1%). Standard surfactants such as sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecanol poly (6) ethoxylates interact strongly and are typical of cyclodextrins such as hydroxypropyl-beta cyclodextrin and methylated beta-cyclodextrin. In the presence, the increase in surface tension exceeds 10%.

  Typical concentrations of cyclodextrin compatible surfactant in the compositions of the present invention are from about 0.01% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.03% to about 0.6% by weight of the composition. %, More preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.3% by weight. Typical concentrations of cyclodextrin compatible surfactant in the concentrated composition are from about 0.1% to about 8%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 4%, by weight of the concentrated composition, and more. Preferably, it is about 0.3 wt% to about 3 wt%.

Optional odor suppressor Compositions for suppressing odor are disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 5,534,165, 5,578,563, 5,663,134, and 5,668,097. Nos. 5,670,475 and 5,714,137. Such compositions can contain several different optional odor control agents in addition to the polymer, which can suppress the odor of amines.

Cyclodextrin As used herein, the term “cyclodextrin” refers to unsubstituted cyclodextrins containing 6 to 12 glucose units, in particular α-cyclodextrin, β-cyclodextrin, γ-cyclodextrin. And / or any of their known cyclodextrins such as derivatives thereof and / or mixtures thereof. α-cyclodextrin consists of 6 glucose units, β-cyclodextrin consists of 7 glucose units, and γ-cyclodextrin consists of 8 glucose units arranged in a donut-shaped ring. The specific coupling and higher order structure of the glucose unit give cyclodextrin a rigid, conical molecular structure with a specific volume of hollow interior. The unique shape of the cavity and the physico-chemical properties of the cavity allow the cyclodextrin molecule to absorb (form an inclusion complex) an organic molecule or part of an organic molecule that can fit in the cavity. Become. Many odor molecules can fit into the cavity, such as many malodorous molecules and perfume molecules. Thus, a mixture of cyclodextrins and especially cyclodextrins with cavities of different sizes can be used to suppress odors caused by broad-spectrum, odor-generating organic substances that may contain reactive functional groups . Complexation between cyclodextrins and odor molecules occurs easily in the presence of water. However, the degree of complex formation also depends on the polarity of the absorbed molecule. In an aqueous solution, a highly hydrophilic molecule (very water-soluble) is only partially absorbed even if it is absorbed. Thus, cyclodextrins do not complex efficiently with some very low molecular weight organic amines and acids when present at low concentrations on wet fabrics. However, when water is removed, for example when the fabric is completely dried, some low molecular weight organic amines and acids have a higher affinity and more easily complex with cyclodextrins.

  The cavities within the cyclodextrin in the solution compositions described herein are essentially empty in solution so that the cyclodextrin can absorb various odor molecules when the solution is applied to the surface. (Cyclodextrin should remain uncomplexed). Underivatized (standard) β-cyclodextrin can be present at room temperature at a concentration of about 1.85% of its solubility limit (about 1.85 g in 100 g water). β-cyclodextrin is not preferred in compositions that require a concentration of cyclodextrin above its solubility limit. Non-derivatized β-cyclodextrin is generally not preferred when the composition contains a surfactant because it affects the surface activity of most preferred surfactants compatible with the derivatized cyclodextrin.

  Preferably, the odor absorbing solution of the composition described herein is clear. As defined herein, the term “clear” means transparent or translucent, preferably when viewed through a layer having a thickness of less than about 10 cm. It is clear to be "water clear".

  Preferably, any cyclodextrin used in the color restoration composition is α-cyclodextrin and / or a derivative thereof, γ-cyclodextrin and / or a derivative thereof, derivatized β-cyclodextrin and / or a mixture thereof. It is extremely water soluble. Cyclodextrin derivatives mainly consist of molecules in which some OH groups are converted to OR groups. Cyclodextrin derivatives include, for example, those having a short chain alkyl group, such as methylated cyclodextrin and ethylated cyclodextrin (wherein R is a methyl or ethyl group); hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin and / or hydroxy Having a hydroxyalkyl substituent, such as ethylcyclodextrin (wherein R is a —CH 7 —CH (OH) —CH 3 or CH 2 CH 2 —OH group); a branched cyclodextrin such as a maltose-linked cyclodextrin Such as those containing 2-hydroxy-3- (dimethylamino) propyl ether where R is cationic at low pH, CH2-CH (OH) -CH2-N (CH3) 2. Cationic cyclodextrins; quaternary ammonium, for example -Hydroxy-3- (trimethylammonio) propyl ether chloride group (wherein R is CH2-CH (OH) -CH2-N + (CH3) 3Cl-); carboxymethyl cyclodextrin, cyclodextrin sulfate and cyclodextrin An anionic cyclodextrin such as succinilate; an amphoteric cyclodextrin such as carboxymethyl / quaternary ammonium cyclodextrin; a cyclodextrin in which at least one glucopyranose unit has a 3-6-anhydro-cyclocioto structure; For example, F.A. Diedaini-Pilard and B.I. Perly “Optimal Performances with Minimal Chemical Modification of Cyclodextrins” (The 7th International Cyclodextrin Symposium Abstracts) 1994 Mono-3-6-anhydrocyclodextrin as disclosed in April 49, p. 49); and mixtures thereof. Other cyclodextrin derivatives are described in US Pat. No. 3,426,011 (issued by Parmerter et al., February 4, 1969); 3,453,257, 3,453,258. 3,453,259 and 3,453,260 (all Permeter et al., All issued July 1, 1969); 3,459,731 (Gramera et al., Issued on August 5, 1969); 3,553,191 (Permeter et al., Issued on January 5, 1971); 3,565,887 (Permeter et al., February 23, 1971) Issued); 4,535,152 (issued Szejtli et al., August 13, 1985); 4,616,008 (issued Hirai et al., October 7, 1986) No. 4,678,598 (Ogino (Ogi no) et al., issued July 7, 1987); 4,638,058 (Brandt et al., issued January 20, 1987); and 4,746,734 (Tsuchiyama). , Et al., Issued May 24, 1988).

  Cyclodextrins that are highly water soluble are those having a water solubility of at least about 10 g in 100 mL water at room temperature, preferably at least about 20 g in 100 mL water, more preferably at least about 25 g in 100 mL water at room temperature. The ability of solubilized, uncomplexed cyclodextrins is essential for effective and efficient odor control performance. Solubilized, water-soluble cyclodextrins can exhibit more efficient odor control performance than water-insoluble cyclodextrins when placed on the surface, especially on fabrics.

  Examples of preferred water-soluble cyclodextrin derivatives suitable for use herein include hydroxypropyl α-cyclodextrin, methylated α-cyclodextrin, methylated β-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl β-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin. When the total number of OR groups per cyclodextrin is defined as the degree of substitution, the hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin derivative preferably has a degree of substitution of about 1 to about 14, more preferably about 1.5 to about 7. Methylated cyclodextrin derivatives typically have a degree of substitution of about 1 to about 18, preferably about 3 to about 16. Known methylated β-cyclodextrins are heptakis-2,6-di-O-methyl-β-, commonly known as DIMEB, where each glucose unit has about 2 methyl groups with a degree of substitution of about 14. Cyclodextrin. The more preferred methylated β-cyclodextrin that is commercially available is a randomly methylated β-cyclodextrin, commonly known as RAMEB, usually having a different degree of substitution of about 12.6. Since DIMEB has a greater effect on the surface activity of the preferred surfactant than RAMEB, RAMEB is preferred over DIMEB. Preferred cyclodextrins are available, for example, from Cerestar USA, Inc. and Wacker Chemicals (USA), Inc.

  It is also preferred to use a mixture of cyclodextrins. Such a mixture absorbs a wider range of odors by complexing with a wide range of odor-emitting molecules having a wide range of molecular sizes. Preferably, at least part of the cyclodextrin is α-cyclodextrin and derivatives thereof, γ-cyclodextrin and derivatives thereof, and / or derivatized β-cyclodextrin, more preferably α-cyclodextrin or α-cyclodextrin. A mixture of a dextrin derivative and a derivatized β-cyclodextrin, even more preferably a mixture of a derivatized α-cyclodextrin n and a derivatized β-cyclodextrin, most preferably a hydroxypropyl α-cyclodextrin A mixture of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin and / or a mixture of methylated α-cyclodextrin and methylated β-cyclodextrin.

  In order to suppress odors on the fabric, the composition is preferably used as a spray. The use composition of the present invention preferably contains a low concentration of cyclodextrin so that no visible stains appear on the fabric at normal use concentrations. Preferably, the solution used to treat the surface under the conditions of use is substantially unrecognizable when dried. Typical concentrations of cyclodextrin in the use composition at the use conditions are from about 0.01% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 4%, more preferably from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition. About 0.5% to about 2% by weight. Higher concentrations of the composition may leave an unacceptable visible stain on the fabric as the solution evaporates from the fabric. This is particularly a problem with thin, colored synthetic fibers, and it is preferred to treat the fabric at a concentration of less than about 5 mg cyclodextrin per gram of fabric to avoid or minimize the occurrence of fabric stains, more Preferably the fabric is treated at a concentration of less than about 2 mg / g fabric. The presence of the surfactant can improve the appearance by minimizing local spots.

  The concentrated composition can also be used to provide a less expensive product. When using a concentrated product, i.e. when the concentration of cyclodextrin used is about 3% to about 20%, more preferably about 5% to about 10% by weight of the concentrated composition. To avoid, it is preferred to dilute the concentrated composition before treating the fabric. Preferably, the concentrated cyclodextrin composition is about 50% to about 6000%, more preferably about 75% to about 2000%, most preferably about 100% to about 1000% by weight of the concentrated composition. Dilute with water. The resulting diluted composition has a working concentration of cyclodextrin as discussed above, for example from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the diluted composition.

Low molecular weight polyols Low molecular weight polyols having a relatively high boiling point compared to water, such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and / or glycerol, improve the odor control performance of the compositions of the present invention when cyclodextrin is present. Therefore, it is a preferable optional component. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that the incorporation of a small amount of low molecular weight glycol into the composition of the present invention promotes the formation of cyclodextrin inclusion complexes when the fabric is dried.

  The ability of the polyol to remain on the fabric for longer than water is believed to allow the cyclodextrin and some malodorous molecules to form ternary complexes when the fabric dries. The addition of glycol is believed to fill the space within the cyclodextrin cavity that cannot be filled by some of the smaller odor molecules. 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. Cyclodextrins prepared by processes that produce some such polyols are highly desirable because they can be used without removing the polyol.

  Such polyols, such as dipropylene glycol, are also useful in promoting the solubilization of some perfume ingredients in the compositions of the present invention.

  Typically, glycols are present in the compositions of the present invention from about 0.01% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 1%, more preferably of the composition. It is added at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight. The preferred weight ratio of low molecular weight polyol to cyclodextrin is about 2: 1,000 to 20: 100, more preferably about 3: 1,000 to about 15: 100, and even more preferably about 5: 1,000 to About 10: 100, most preferably about 1: 100 to about 7: 100.

Metal Salts Optionally, but very preferably, the present invention may include metal salts to add odor absorption and / or antimicrobial effects of cyclodextrin solutions when cyclodextrin is present. The metal salt is selected from the group consisting of copper salts, zinc salts and mixtures thereof.

  Copper salts have some antimicrobial effect. In particular, cupric abietic acid acts as a fungicide, copper acetate acts as a mildew inhibitor, cupric chloride acts as a fungicide, copper lactate acts as a fungicide, copper sulfate Acts as a disinfectant. Copper salts also have some malodor control ability. U.S. Pat. No. 3,172,817 (Leupold) discloses a deodorizing composition for treating disposable articles, including at least a slightly water soluble salt of acylacetone, including copper and zinc salts. ) Et al.

  Preferred zinc salts have a malodor control ability. Zinc is disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,325,939 (issued April 20, 1982) and 4,469,674 (issued September 4, 1983, NB Shah et al.). As disclosed, it is most often used for its ability to ameliorate malodor, for example in mouthwash products. Zinc salts that are highly ionized and soluble, such as zinc chloride, provide the best source of zinc ions. Zinc borate functions as a fungistatic and mildew inhibitor, zinc caprylate functions as a fungicide, zinc chloride provides disinfecting and deodorizing effects, zinc ricinoleate as a fungicide and odor suppressor Zinc sulfate heptahydrate functions as a fungicide and zinc undecylenate functions as a fungistatic agent.

  Preferably, the metal salt is a water-soluble zinc salt, a copper salt or a mixture thereof, more preferably a zinc salt, especially ZnCl2. These salts are preferably present in the present invention and primarily adsorb amine and sulfur containing compounds having molecular sizes that are too small to efficiently complex with cyclodextrin molecules. Low molecular weight sulfur-containing materials, such as sulfides and mercaptans, are components of many types of malodors, such as food odor (garlic, onion), body odor / sweat odor, bad breath. Low molecular weight amines are also components of many malodours such as food odor, body odor, urine and the like.

  When metal salts are added to the compositions of the present invention, they are typically from about 0.1% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 8%, by weight of the use composition, More preferably it is present at a concentration of about 0.3% to about 5% by weight. When a zinc salt is used as the metal salt and a clear solution is desired, the pH of the solution is less than about 7, more preferably less than about 6, most preferably less than about 5, in order to keep the solution clear. It is preferable to adjust.

Soluble carbonates and / or bicarbonates Water-soluble alkali metal carbonates and / or bicarbonates, such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, sodium carbonate and mixtures thereof, of particular acidic type To help control odor, it can be added to the composition of the present invention. Preferred salts are sodium carbonate monohydrate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate and mixtures thereof. When these salts are added to the compositions of the present invention, they are typically from about 0.1% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.2% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, More preferably, it is present at a concentration of about 0.3% to about 2% by weight. When these salts are added to the compositions of the present invention, it is preferred that no incompatible metal salts are present in the present invention. Preferably, when using these salts, the composition should be essentially free of zinc and other incompatible metal ions such as, for example, Ca, Fe, Ba, which form water-insoluble salts.

Enzymes Enzymes can be used to suppress certain types of malodors, particularly malodors from other types of excreta, including urine and vomit. Proteases are particularly desirable. The activity of commercially available enzymes is highly dependent on the type and purity of the enzyme being studied. Particularly useful are enzymes that are water-soluble proteases such as pepsin, trypsin, ficin, bromelin, papain, rennin, and mixtures thereof.

  The enzyme is usually in a concentration sufficient to provide no more than about 5 mg, preferably from about 0.001 mg to about 3 mg, more preferably from about 0.002 mg to about 1 mg of active enzyme by weight per gram of aqueous composition. Incorporated. In other words, the aqueous compositions herein comprise from about 0.0001% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.001% to about 0.3%, more preferably about From 0.005% to about 0.2% by weight of a commercially available enzyme preparation can be included. Protease enzymes are usually present in such commercial preparations at concentrations sufficient to provide an activity of 0.0005 to 0.1 Anson units (AU) per gram of aqueous composition.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable commercially available water soluble proteases are pepsin, trypsin, ficin, bromelin, papain, rennin and mixtures thereof. Papain can be isolated from, for example, papaya latex and is marketed in a very low activity, industrial grade purified form that is about 80% protein or more unpurified. Suitable examples of other proteases are subtilisins obtained from specific strains of B. subtilis and B. licheniforms. Another suitable protease is flaying with a maximum activity over the range of pH 8-12, developed by Novo Industries A / S and marketed as the registered trademark EPERASE®. ) Obtained from Bacillus strains. The preparation of this enzyme and similar enzymes is described in British patent specification 1,243,784 (No. I, 243,784) (Novo). Commercially available proteolytic enzymes for removing protein stains include Noval Industries A / S (Denmark) under the trade names ALCALASE® and SAVINASE (SAVINASE) ( And those sold under the trade name MAXATASE (registered trademark) by International Bio-Synthetics, Inc. (Netherlands). Other proteases include Protease A (see European Patent Application No. 130,756 (published on Jan. 9, 1985)); Protease B (European Patent Application Serial No. 87303761.8 (April 1987)). 28) and European Patent Application No. 130,756 (see Bott et al., Published Jan. 9, 1985); and US Pat. No. 5,185,258 by Caldwell et al. And proteases manufactured by Genencor International, Inc. according to one or more of US Pat. Nos. 5,204,015 and 5,244,791.

  A wide range of enzyme substances and means for incorporating them into liquid compositions are also disclosed in US Pat. No. 3,553,139 (McCarty et al., Issued January 5, 1971). Enzymes are described in US Pat. No. 4,101,457 (Place et al., Issued July 18, 1978) and US Pat. No. 4,507,219 (Hughes et al., March 26, 1985). Issued). Other enzyme substances useful for liquid formulations and their incorporation into such formulations are described in US Pat. No. 4,261,868 (Hora et al., Issued April 14, 1981). It is disclosed. Enzymes can be synthesized by various techniques, for example, US Pat. 5 (published October 29, 1986, Venegas) and US Pat. No. 3,519,570 can be stabilized.

  Also preferred are enzyme-polyethylene glycol complexes. In polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives of such enzymes, the PEG or alkoxy-PEG moiety is attached to the protein molecule, for example through a secondary amine linkage. Suitable derivatization reduces immunogenicity, thereby minimizing allergic reactions while still maintaining some enzymatic activity. An example of a protease-PEG is B. conjugated to methoxy-PEG through a secondary amine linkage. PEG-subtilidine Carlsberg from B. lichenniformis, available from Sigma-Aldrich Corp., St. Louis, Missouri.

Perfumes The color restoration compositions described herein can also optionally provide a “scent signal” in the form of a pleasant odor that gives a fresh impression to the treated fabric. The aroma signal can be designed to provide a transient perfume aroma. When a fragrance is added as an odor signal, it may be, for example, from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, preferably from about 0.003% to about 3.0%, more preferably about It is added only at very low concentrations from 0.005% to about 1.0% by weight. Suitable perfumes, perfume ingredients and perfume carriers are described in US Pat. No. 5,500,138 and US Patent Application Publication No. 200200335053 (A1).

  Perfume can also be added as a stronger odor in the product and on the fabric. When it is preferable that the level of freshness of the fabric is high, a relatively high concentration of perfume can be added.

  Any type of perfume can be incorporated into the compositions of the present invention. Preferred perfume ingredients are those suitable for use for application to fabrics and clothing. A typical example of such a preferred component is given in US Pat. No. 5,445,747 (issued August 29, 1995, Kvietok et al.).

  When it is desired that the fragrance of the fragrance is long lasting on the fabric, it is preferred to use at least an effective amount of a perfume component having a boiling point of about 240 ° C. or higher, preferably about 250 ° C. or higher. Non-limiting examples of such preferred ingredients are given in US Pat. No. 5,500,138 (issued 19 March 1996, Bacon et al.). It is also preferred to use a material that can slowly release the perfume ingredients after treating the fabric with the wrinkle control composition of the present invention. An example of this type of material is given in US Pat. No. 5,531,910 (issued July 2, 1996 by Severns et al.).

  Even if all the perfume in the composition is complexed with cyclodextrin molecules when cyclodextrin is present, there is still an effective amount of uncomplexed cyclodextrin molecules in solution when cyclodextrin is present. It is essential to add perfume at a concentration that provides adequate odor control. Alternatively, cyclodextrin may be incorporated into the color recovery composition primarily as an anti-slip agent, in which case it does not matter whether or how much perfume is complexed with the cyclodextrin. In order to preserve an effective amount of cyclodextrin molecules for odor suppression when cyclodextrin is present, the perfume typically has less than about 90% of the cyclodextrin complexed with the perfume, preferably about 50 % Of cyclodextrin complexed with the fragrance, more preferably less than about 30% of the cyclodextrin complexed with the fragrance, most preferably less than about 10% of the cyclodextrin complexed with the fragrance. To do. The weight ratio of cyclodextrin to perfume is greater than about 8: 1, preferably greater than about 10: 1, more preferably greater than about 20: 1, even more preferably greater than about 40: 1, and most preferably greater than about 70: 1. Should be.

  Preferably, the perfume is hydrophilic and mainly comprises the following two groups of components: (a) a hydrophilic component having a ClogP of less than about 3.5, more preferably less than about 3.0, and (b) Consists of components having a significantly lower detection threshold, as well as components selected from mixtures thereof. Typically, at least about 50%, preferably at least about 60%, more preferably at least about 70%, and most preferably at least about 80% by weight of the perfume of groups (a) and (b) Consists of perfume ingredients. In these preferred perfumes, the weight ratio of cyclodextrin to perfume is typically about 2: 1 to about 200: 1, preferably about 4: 1 to about 100: 1, more preferably about 6: 1. From about 50: 1, even more preferably from about 8: 1 to about 30: 1.

  In some cases, for example, at least some of the perfume ingredients having a ClogP greater than about 3.5 when trying to produce an aroma that is consistent with a rinse-added fabric softening composition Is preferably used.

Hydrophilic fragrance component Hydrophilic fragrance components are more soluble in water, have a lower tendency to complex with cyclodextrins, and are easier to use in odor absorbing compositions than conventional fragrance components. The degree of hydrophobicity of the perfume component can be correlated with its octanol / water partition coefficient P. The octanol / water partition coefficient of a perfume ingredient is the ratio of the equilibrium concentration in octanol to the equilibrium concentration in water. A perfume ingredient with a larger partition coefficient P is considered to be more hydrophobic. Conversely, perfume ingredients having a smaller partition coefficient P are considered more hydrophilic. Since the distribution coefficients of perfume ingredients usually have high values, they are more conveniently expressed in the form of their log base 10, log P. Thus, the preferred perfume hydrophilic perfume component of the present invention has a log P of about 3.5 or less, preferably about 3.0 or less.

  A number of perfume ingredients, log P, have been reported, for example from Daylight Chemical Information Systems, Inc. (Daylight CTS) of Irvine, California. The available Pomona 92 database contains many things with citations from the original literature. However, the log P value is most conveniently calculated by the “CLOGP” program, also available from Daylight CIS. This program also lists experimental values for logP if they are available in the Pomona 92 database. “Calculated value of logP” (ClogP value) is determined by the Hansch and Leo fragment technique (A. Leo, incorporated herein by reference, “ Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 4, C. Hansch, PG Sammens, JBaylor, and CA Ramsden ( CARamsden), 295, Pergamon Press, 1990). This fragment approach is based on the chemical structure of each perfume ingredient and takes into account the number and type of atoms, atomic connectivity, and chemical bonds. The ClogP value, the most reliable and widely used estimate for this physicochemical property, is used in place of the experimental value for logP in the selection of perfume ingredients useful in the present invention.

  Non-limiting examples of more preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients are allyl amyl glycolate, allyl caproate, amyl acetate, amyl propionate, anisaldehyde, anisyl acetate, anisole, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzylacetone, benzyl Alcohol, benzyl formate, benzyl isovarate, benzyl propionate, βγ hexenol, caron, camphor gum, levorotary carbeol, d-carvone, levorotate carvone, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamyl acetate, cinnamic alcohol , Cinnamyl formate, cinnarnyl propionate, cis-jasmon, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, coumarin, cumin alcohol, cumin aldehyde, cyclal C, cyclogalva Cyclogalbanate, dihydroeuginol, dihydroisojasmonate, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate, ethyl acetate, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl amyl ketone, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butyrate Rate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl hexyl ketone, ethyl maltol, ethyl-2-methyl butyrate, ethyl methyl phenyl glycidate, ethyl phenyl acetate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl vanillin, eucalyptol, eugenol, eugenyl acetate, eugenyl formate , Eugenyl methyl ether, fenkyl alcohol, fluoracetate (for acetate) (tricyclodecenyl acetate), fructone, Frutene (tricyclodecenyl propionate), geraniol, geranyloxyacetaldehyde, heliotropin, hexenol, hexenyl acetate, hexyl acetate, hexyl formate, hinokitiol, hydrotropic alcohol, hydroxycitronellal , Hydroxycitronellal diethyl acetal, hydroxycitronellol, indole, isoamyl alcohol, isocyclocitral, isoeugenol, isoeugenyl acetate, isomenton, isopregyl acetate, isoquinoline, keone, ligustral, linalool, linalool Oxide, linalyl formate, lyral, menthone, methyl acetophenone, methyl amyl ketone, methyl ant Nilate, methyl benzoate, methyl benzyl acetate, methyl cinnamate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl eugenol, methyl heptenone, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl heptyl ketone, methyl hexyl ketone, methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran, methyl-N-methylan Tranylate, methyl β naphthyl ketone, methyl phenylcarbinyl acetate, methyl salicylate, nerol, nonalactone, octalactone, octyl alcohol, (octanol-2), para-anisaldehyde, para-cresol, para-cresyl methyl ether, para-hydroxy Phenylbutanone, para-methoxyacetophenone, para-methylacetophenone, phenoxyethanol, phenoxyethylpropionate, phenol Nylacetaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde diethyl ether, phenylethyloxyacetaldehyde, phenylethyl acetate, phenylethyl alcohol, phenyl ethyl dimethylcarbinol, prenyl acetate, propyl butyrate, pregon, rose oxide, safrole Terpineol, vanillin, viridine and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of other preferred hydrophilic fragrance ingredients that can be used in the fragrance compositions of the present invention include allyl heptoate, amyl benzoate, anethole, benzophenone, carvacrol, citral, Citronellol, citronellyl nitrile, cyclohexyl ethyl acetate, cymar, 4-decenal, dihydroisojasmonate, dihydromyrsenol, ethylmethylphenylglycidate, fenkylacetate, fluorhydral, γ-nonalactone, geranylform Mate, geranyl nitrile, hexenyl isobutyrate, α-ionone, isobomyl acetate, isobutyl benzoate, isononyl alcohol, isomenthol, para-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde, i Pregol, linalyl acetate, 2-methoxynaphthalene, menthyl acetate, methyl kabicol, musk ketone, β naphthol methyl ether, neral, nonyl aldehyde, phenyl heptanol, phenyl hexanol, terpinyl acetate, veratrol, yarayara and mixtures thereof .

  Preferred perfume compositions for use in the present invention are at least 4 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, preferably at least 5 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, more preferably at least 6 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients, even more preferably. Contains at least 7 different hydrophilic perfume ingredients. The most common perfume ingredients derived from natural raw materials are composed of a plurality of ingredients. When each such substance is used in the formulation of the preferred perfume composition of the present invention, it is counted as a single component for purposes of defining the present invention.

Fragrance component having a low odor detection threshold The odor detection threshold of an odor substance is the lowest vapor concentration of a substance that can be detected as an odor. For odor detection thresholds and some odor detection threshold values, see, for example, “Standardized Human Olfactory Thresholds” (M. Devos et al., Oxford University Press IRL Press). (IRL Press at Oxford University Press), 1990) and “Compilation of Odor and Taste Threshold Values Data” (FA FAzzalari, edited by ASTM Data Series DS48A, (American Society for Testing and Materials, 1978). When a small amount of a fragrance component having a low odor detection threshold is used, the odor characteristic of the fragrance can be improved even if it is not as hydrophilic as the fragrance component of the group (a). Perfume ingredients that do not belong to the above group (a) but have a significantly lower detection threshold useful in the composition of the present invention include ambrox, bacdanol, benzyl salicylate, butyl anthranilate, cetalox, Damasenone, α-damask corn, γ-dodecalactone, ebanol, herbavert, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate, α-ionone, β-ionone, αisomethylionone, lyial, methylnonyl ketone, Selected from the group consisting of γ-undecalactone, undecylene aldehyde and mixtures thereof. These materials, in addition to the hydrophilic component of group (a), are preferably at low concentrations, typically less than about 20% by weight of the total perfume composition of the present invention, preferably less than about 15% by weight, and more. Preferably it is present at less than about 10% by weight. However, only a low concentration is needed to provide the effect.

  There are also hydrophilic components of group (a) that have a significantly lower detection threshold and are particularly useful in the compositions of the present invention. Examples of these components are allyl amyl glycolate, anethole, benzylacetone, caron, cinnamon alcohol, coumanin, cyclogalvanate, cyclal C, cymar, 4-decenal, dihydroisojasmonate, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl -2-methylbutyrate, ethyl methyiphenyl glycidate, ethyl vanillin, eugenol, fluoracetate, fluorhydride, fructone, frutene, heliotropin, keon (Keone), indole, isocyclocitral, isoeugenol, rilal, methyl heptine carbonate, linalool, methyl anthranilate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl isobutenyl tetrahydropyran, methyl β Naphthyl ketone, β-naphthol methyl ether, nerol, para-anisaldehyde, parahydroxyphenylbutanone, phenylacetaldehyde, vanillin, and mixtures thereof. The use of perfume ingredients with a low odor detection threshold minimizes the amount of organic material released into the atmosphere.

Perfume microcapsules In one embodiment, the perfume comprises perfume microcapsules. Suitable perfume microcapsules and perfume nanocapsules include U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 20030141717 (A1), 20030164888 (A1), 200308344 (A1), 20031656562 (A1), and 20040174742. No. (A1), No. 2004071746 (A1), No. 2004072719 (A1), No. 2004072020 (A1), European Patent Application Publication No. 1393706 (A1), US Patent Application Publication No. 2003033829 (A1) No. 2003031333 (A1), No. 2004087477 (A1), No. 20040106536 (A1), US Pat. Nos. 6,645,479, 6200949, 4,882,220, 4917920, and 451. 461, U.S. Patent Reissue No. (US RE) No. 32,713, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,234,627. For the purposes of the present invention, the term “perfume microcapsules” refers to both perfume microcapsules and perfume nanocapsules.

Antimicrobial Active Substances Optionally, the wrinkle control composition of the present invention comprises an effective amount of an antimicrobial active substance, preferably from about 0.001% by weight of the composition used, to kill microorganisms or reduce microbial growth. About 2 wt%, more preferably about 0.002 wt% to about 1 wt%, even more preferably about 0.003 wt% to about 0.3 wt%. An effective antimicrobial active can function as a disinfectant / cleaner and is useful to provide protection from organisms attached to the fabric.

Non-limiting examples of antimicrobial actives useful in the present invention are listed below:
Octopirox; parabens including methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, benzylparaben, methylparabensodium and propylparabensodium; DMDM hydantoin (glycanto ( Glydant)); methyl chloroisothiazolinone / methylisothiazolinone (caton CG); sodium sulfite; sodium hydrogen sulfite; imidazolidinyl urea; diazolidinyl urea (Germail 2); sorbic acid / potassium sorbate; dehydroacetic acid / dehydro Sodium acetate; benzyl alcohol: sodium borate; 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) Formalin; iodopropynyl butyl carbamate; boric acid; chloroacetamide; Methenamilie; methyl dibromoglutaronitrile; glutaraldehyde; hexamidine isethionate; 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; phenethyl alcohol; -Phenylphenol / so-phenylphenol sodium; sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate; polymethoxybicyclic oxazolidine; dimethoxan; thimerosal; dichlorobenzyl alcohol; captan; chlorphenenesin; dichloro Phen; chlorobutanol; phenoxyethanol; phenoxyisopropanol; halogenated diphenyl ether; 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydro 2,2′-dihydroxy-5,5′-dibromo-diphenyl ether; phenolic compounds (phenols and their homologues, mono- and polyalkyl and aromatic halophenols, resorcinol and its derivatives, bisphenols) Compound and halogenated salicylanilide); phenol, 2methylphenol, 3methylphenol, 4methylphenol, 4ethylphenol, 2,4-dimethylphenol, 2,5-dimethylphenol, 3,4-dimethylphenol, 2 , 6-dimethylphenol, 4-n-propylphenol, 4-n-butylphenol, 4-n-amylphenol (Arnyl Phenol), 4-tert-amylphenol, 4-n-hexylphenol, and 4-n- Puchil Phenol and its homologues including enol; p-chlorophenol, methyl p-chlorophenol, ethyl p-chlorophenol, n-propyl p-chlorophenol, 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 , Ethyl o-chlorophenol, n-propyl o-chlorophenol, n-butyl o-chlorophenol, n-amyl o-chlorophenol, tert-amyl o-chlorophenol, n-hexyl o-chlorophenol, n-to Ptyl o-chlorofe Nord, o-benzyl p-chlorophenol, o-benzyl-m-methyl p-chlorophenol, o-benzyl-m, m-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 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-chloro Phenol, 6-iso-propyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 6-sec-butyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 2-iso-propyl- 3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 6-diethylmethyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 6-i -Propyl-2-ethyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, 2-sec-amyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 2-diethylmethyl-3,5-dimethyl p-chlorophenol, 6-sec- Octyl-3-methyl p-chlorophenol, p-chloro-m-cresol, p-bromophenol, methyl p-bromophenol, ethyl p-bromophenol, 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 dimethyl Tyl o-bromophenol, 2-phenylphenol, 4-chloro-2-methylphenol, 4-chloro-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-3-methylphenol, para-chloro-meta-xylenol ( PCMX), mono- and poly-alkyl and aromatic halophenols, including 5-chloro-2-hydroxydiphenylmethane; resorcinol, methyl resorcinol, ethyl resorcinol, n-propyl resorcinol, n-butyl resorcinol, n-amyl resorcinol, n -Hexyl resorcino N-heptylresorcinol, n-octylresorcinol, n-nonylresorcinol, phenylresorcinol, benzylresorcinol, phenylethylresorcinol, phenylpropylresorcinol, p-chlorobenzylresorcinol, 5-chloro2,4-dihydroxyphenylmethane, 4 ' Resorcinol and its derivatives including chloro 2,4-dihydroxydiphenylmethane, 5-bromo 2,4-dihydroxyphenyl methane and 4′-bromo 2,4-dihydroxydiphenyl methane; 2,2 ′-, methylenebis (4-chlorophenol) (Methylene his (4-chiorophenol)), 2,2'-methylenebis (3,4,6-trichlorophenol) (tnichlorophenol), 2,2'-methylenebis (4-chloro-6-bromophenol) (brornophe nol), bisphenol compounds including bis (2-hydroxy-3.5-dichlorophenyl) sulfide and bis (2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzyl) sulfide; p-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid, ethyl p- Benzoic acid esters, including hydroxybenzoic acid, propyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid, and butyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid.

  Another class of antimicrobial agents that are useful in the present invention are so-called “natural” antimicrobial actives, called natural essential oils. The names of these active substances are derived from the plants in which they occur naturally. Typical natural essential oil antimicrobial active substances include oil 01 anise, lemon, orange, rosemary, winter green, thyme, lavender, clove, hop, tea tree, citronella, wheat, barley, lemongrass, scented cedar, cedar, Cinnamon, freegrass (fleagrass), geranium, sandalwood, violet, cranberry, eucalyptus, pine moth, peppermint, benzoin, hydrastis canadensis (Hydastis carradensis), Berheridaceae daceae, Latania (Ratanhiae) It is done. This class of natural essential oils also contains key chemical components of vegetable oils that have been found to provide antimicrobial effects. These chemicals include: anethole, catechol, camphene, thymol, eugenol, eucalyptol, ferulic acid, farnesol, hinokitiol, tropolone, limonene, menthol, methyl salicylate, salicylic acid, thymol, terpineol, berbenone, berberine, latania extract , Caryophellene oxide, citronellic acid, curcurnin, nerolidol, geraniol and benzoic acid, but are not limited thereto.

  Further active agents are antimicrobial metal salts. This class generally includes group 3b-7b, 8 and 3a-5a metal salts. In particular, aluminum, zirconium, zinc, silver, gold, copper, lanthanum, tin, mercury, bismuth, selenium, strontium, scandium, yttrium, cerium, praseodymiun, neodymium, promethum, samarium, europium, gadolinium, Terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium salts and mixtures thereof.

  Preferred antimicrobial agents for use herein are broad spectrum active substances selected from the group consisting of triclosan, phenoxyisopropanol, phenoxyethanol, PCMX, natural essential oils and their key components and mixtures thereof. The most preferred antimicrobial active for use in the present invention is triclosan.

Quaternary compounds A wide range of quaternary compounds can also be used as antimicrobial active substances in combination with preferred surfactants for the compositions of the present invention. Non-limiting examples of useful quaternary compounds include: (1) Commercially available Barquat® (available from Lonza), Maquat® (Mason Benzalkonium chlorides such as Variquat® (available from Witco / Sherex) and Hyamine® (available from Lonza) benzalkoniurn chloride) and / or substituted benzalkonium chloride; (2) Di (C6-C14) alkyl di-short chains (C1-4alkyl and / or hydroxy) such as Bardac® products (Lonza products) Alkyl) quaternary (these quaternary compounds have two relatively short chains, such as C1-4 alkyl and / or hydroxyalkyl groups and two C6 12, preferably containing C6-C10, more preferably C8 alkyl groups); (3) such as Dowicide (R) and Dowicil (R) available from Dow N- (3-chloroallyl) hexanium chloride; (4) benzethonium chloride such as Hyamine® 1622 from Rohm &Haas; (5) Rohm and Haas ( Cetylpyridinium chloride, such as Cepacol chloride available from Merrell Labs, represented by Hyamine® 10X supplied by Rohm &Haas; Can be mentioned. Examples of preferred dialkyl quaternary compounds are didecyldimethylammonium chloride (baldac 22), di (C8-C12) dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides such as dioctyldimethylammonium chloride (valdac 2050); and hydrogenated tallow 2-ethylhexylammonium Methosulfate (Arquad HTL8-MS, eg Akzo). Typical concentrations for the biocidal effect of these quaternary compounds are from about 0.001% to about 0.8%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 0.3% by weight of the composition used. % By weight, more preferably in the range of about 0.01% to about 0.2% by weight. The corresponding concentration of the concentrated composition is about 0.003% to about 2%, preferably about 0.006% to about 1.2%, more preferably about 0.1% by weight of the concentrated composition. ~ 0.8% by weight.

  When cyclodextrin is present, solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial actives are useful to provide protection from organisms attached to the treated fabric. The antimicrobial agent should be cyclodextrin compatible, eg, should not substantially complex with the cyclodextrin in the odor absorbing composition when cyclodextrin is present. Free, uncomplexed antimicrobial agents, such as antibacterial agents, provide optimal antibacterial performance.

  Fabric cleaning can be achieved with the compositions of the present invention containing antimicrobial substances such as antibacterial halogenated compounds, quaternary compounds and phenolic compounds and mixtures thereof.

Some of the stronger cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial halogenated compounds that can function as biguanides disinfectants / detergents as well as end product preservatives and are useful in the compositions of the present invention include: 1,1'-hexamethylenebis (5- (p-chlorophenyl) biguanide), commonly known as chlorhexidine, and salts thereof such as hydrochloric acid, acetic acid and gluconic acid. Digluconate is very water soluble (about 70% in water) and diacetate has a solubility in water of about 1.8%. When cyclodextrin is used as a detergent of the present invention, it typically is about 0.001% to about 0.4%, preferably about 0.002% to about 0.3%, by weight of the composition used. %, More preferably from about 0.05% to about 0.2% by weight. In some cases, a concentration of about 1% to about 2% may be required for virucidal activity.

  Other useful biguanide compounds include Cosmoci (R) CQ (R), Vantocil (R) IB, including poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. Other useful cationic antimicrobial agents include bis-biguanide alkanes. The water-soluble salts that can be used include chlorides, bromides, sulfides, alkyl sulfonates such as methyl sulfonate and ethyl sulfonate, phenyl sulfonates such as p-methyl plienyl sulfonate, nitrates, Acetate, gluconate and the like.

  Examples of suitable bisbiguanide compounds are: chlorhexidine; 1,6-bis- (2-ethylhexylbiguanidehexane) dihydrochloride; 1,6-di- (N1, N1′-phenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′) — Hexanetetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di- (N1, N1′-phenyl-N1, N1′-methyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-o-chlorophenyldig) Anido-N5, N5 ′)-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-2,6-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1) , N1 ′-. Β .- (p-methoxyphenyl) diguanide-N5, N5 ′]-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1 -.Α.-Methyl-.β.-phenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ')-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1'-p-nitrophenyldiguanide-N5, N5') -Hexane dihydrochloride; .ω, ω .'- di (N1, N1'-phenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ')-di-n-propyl ether dihydrochloride; .ω, ω .'- di (N1, N1′-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-di-n-propyl ether tetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′) -Hexanetetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1'-p-methylphenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ')-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1'-2,4,5) -Trik 1,6-di (N1, N1 ′-. Α. (P-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′] hexanedihydrochloride; .ω, ω. 'Di (N1, N1'-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5')-m-xylene dihydrochloride; 1,12-di (N1, N1'-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ') -Dodecanedihydrochloride; 1,10-di (N1, N1'-phenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ')-decanetetrahydrochloride; 1,1 2-di (N1, N1'-phenyldiguanide-N5 N5 ′)-dodecanetetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-o-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride 1,6-di (N1, N1′-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanetetrahydrochloride; ethylenebis (1-tolylbiguanide); ethylenebis (p-tolylbiguanide); ethylenebis ( 3,5-dimethylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (p-tert-amylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (nonylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (phenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (N-butylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (2 , 5-diethoxyphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (2,4-dimethylphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (o-diphenyl biguanide); ethylene bis (mixed amylnaphthyl biguanide); N-butylethylene bis (phenyl biguanide) ; Trimethi Renbis (o-tolylbiguanide); N-butyltrimethylenebis (phenylbiguanide); and acetate; gluconate; hydrochloride; hydrobromide; citrate; bisulfite; fluoride; -Coconut alkyl sarcosinate; Phosphite; Hypophosphite; Perfluorooctanoate; Silicate; Sorbate; Salicylate; Maleate; Tartrate; Fumarate; Cinnamate; thiocyanate; alginate; pyromellitic acid salt; tetracarboxybutyrate; benzoate; glutarate; monofluorophosphate; and perfluoropropionate and their All the above corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable salts, such as mixtures. Preferred antimicrobial agents in this group are 1,6-di- (N1, N1′-phenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanetetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-o-chlorophenyl) Diguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexane dihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-2,6-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di ( N1, N1′-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanetetrahydrochloride; 1,6-di [N1, N1′-α- (p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′] hexane Dihydrochloride; ω, ω. 'Di (N1, N1'-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 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-) N5, N5 ′)-hexanetetrahydrochloride; and mixtures thereof, more preferably 1,6-di (N1, N1′-o-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride; , 6-Di (N1, N1′-2,6-dichlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ′)-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1′-2) 4- dichlorophenyl jig biguanide -N5, N5 ') - hexane tetrahydrochloride; 1,6 [N1, N1'-α- (p- chlorophenyl) Echirujiguanido -N5, N5'] hexane dihydrochloride;. ω, ω. 'Di (N1, N1'-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5')-m-xylene dihydrochloride; 1,12-di (N1, N1'-p-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ') -Dodecanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1'-o-chlorophenyldiguanide-N5, N5 ')-hexanedihydrochloride; 1,6-di (N1, N1'-p-chlorophenyldiguanide) -N5, N5 ')-hexanetetrahydrochloride; and mixtures thereof. As mentioned above, the most suitable bisbiguanides are chlorhexidine and its salts, such as digluconate, dihydrochloride, diacetate, and mixtures thereof.

  When added to antimicrobial agents, surfactants tend to improve antimicrobial activity. This is especially true with respect to siloxane surfactants, particularly when the siloxane surfactant is used in combination with a chlorhexidine antimicrobial active.

Any aminocarboxylate chelator Chelating agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxyethylenediaminetritriacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid and other aminocarboxyloxylate chelating agents and mixtures thereof and salts thereof and these The mixture can optionally be used to enhance the antimicrobial and antiseptic effects against gram negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas species. Sensitivity to EDTA and other aminocarboxylate chelating agents is primarily a feature of Pseudomonas species, but other bacterial species that are highly sensitive to chelating agents include Achromobacter Alkalgenes, azotobacter, escherichia, salmonella, spirillum and vibrio. Other groups of organisms including fungi and yeast also show increased sensitivity to these chelating agents. In addition, aminocarboxylate chelating agents can help, for example, maintain product clarity, protect fragrance and perfume ingredients, and prevent rancidity and unpleasant odors.

  While these aminocarboxylate chelators may themselves be potent biocides, they serve as synergists to improve the performance of other antimicrobial / preservatives in the compositions of the present invention. Function. Aminocarboxylate chelating agents provide the performance of many cationic, anionic and nonionic antimicrobial / preservatives, phenolic compounds and isothiazolinones used as antimicrobial / preservatives in the compositions of the present invention. Can be enhanced. Non-limiting examples of cationic antimicrobial / preservatives enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelating agents in solution include chlorhexidine salts (including digluconate, diacetate and dihydrochloride salts) and Dowicil 200. Quaternium-15, dawiside Q, Preventol Dl, benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium, myristalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, laurylpyridinium chloride, and the like. Non-limiting examples of useful anionic antimicrobial / preservatives enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelating agents are sorbic acid and potassium sorbate. Non-limiting examples of useful nonionic antimicrobial / preservatives enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelating agents include DMDM hydantoin, phenethyl alcohol, monolaurin, imidazolidinyl urea and bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitropropane) -1,3-diol).

  Examples of useful phenolic antimicrobial / preservatives enhanced by these chelating agents are chloroxylenol, phenol, tert-butylhydroxyanisole, salicylic acid, resorcinol and sodium o-phenylphenate. Non-limiting examples of isothiazolinone antimicrobial / preservatives enhanced by aminocarboxylate chelating agents are Kathon, Proxel and Promexal.

  An optional chelating agent is typically about 0.01% to about 0.3%, more preferably about 0.02% by weight of the composition used to provide an antimicrobial effect for the present invention. % To about 0.1% by weight, most preferably from about 0.02% to about 0.05% by weight in the composition of the present invention.

  Free, uncomplexed aminocarboxylate chelating agents are needed to enhance the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Thus, when excess alkaline earth metals (especially calcium and magnesium) and transition metals (iron, manganese, copper and others) are present, free chelating agents are not available and the enhancement of antimicrobial agents is can not see. When significant water hardness or transition metals are available, or when specific chelator concentrations are required for product aesthetics, free, uncomplexed aminocarboxylate chelator is Higher concentrations may be required to function as a microbial / preservative synergist.

Cyclodextrin preservative If desired, but desirably, in the presence of cyclodextrin, preferably a solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial if the antimicrobial substance is not sufficient or not present to protect the cyclodextrin Preservatives can be added to the compositions of the present invention, but it can be used in various ways that make cyclodextrin molecules an excellent culture site for certain microorganisms, especially when present in aqueous compositions. It is because it is produced with the number of glucose units. This disadvantage can cause storage stability problems for the cyclodextrin solution for any significant period. The growth of microorganisms following the contamination of certain microorganisms can result in unsightly and / or odorous solutions. The growth of microorganisms in cyclodextrin solutions is very uncomfortable when it occurs, so microorganisms are preferably added to increase the storage stability of clear, aqueous odor absorbing solutions containing water-soluble cyclodextrins. It is highly preferred to include a solubilized, water-soluble antimicrobial preservative effective to inhibit and / or regulate the growth of

  It is preferred to use broad spectrum preservatives, such as those that are effective against both bacteria (both gram positive and gram negative) and fungi. Use of a broad spectrum preservative, eg, a group of microorganisms, such as those that are only effective against fungi, in combination with a broad spectrum preservative or other limited spectrum preservatives with complementary and / or additional activity Can do. Mixtures of broad spectrum preservatives can also be used. Where contamination with a particular group of microorganisms (such as Gram-negative bacteria) is a problem, aminocarboxylate chelating agents may be used alone or in combination with other preservatives. For example, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid and other aminocarboxylate chelating agents, and mixtures thereof, and salts thereof, and chelates thereof The agent may increase the effect of the preservative on Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas species.

  Antimicrobial preservatives useful in the present invention include biocidal compounds, i.e. substances that kill microorganisms, or bacteriostatic compounds, i.e. substances that inhibit and / or regulate the growth of microorganisms. Suitable preservatives are US Pat. Nos. 5,534,165, 5,578,563, 5,663,134, 5,668,097, 5,670,475. No. 5,714,137 (Trinh et al., July 9, 1996, November 26, 1996, September 2, 1997, September 16, 1997, September 23, 1997, respectively. Issued on February 3, 1998). Preferred antimicrobial preservatives are water soluble and effective at low concentrations, but organic preservatives form inclusion complexes with cyclodextrin molecules and compete with malodorous molecules for cyclodextrin cavities, This is because cyclodextrin can be invalidated as an odor suppressing active substance. Water-soluble preservatives useful in the present invention have a solubility in water of at least about 0.3 g per 100 mL of water, ie, greater than about 0.3% at room temperature, preferably greater than about 0.5% at room temperature. Is. These types of preservatives have a low affinity for cyclodextrins in the cavity, at least in the aqueous phase, and are therefore readily available to provide antimicrobial activity. Preservatives having a water solubility of less than about 0.3% and having a molecular structure that easily fits in the cavity of the cyclodextrin form an inclusion complex with the cyclodextrin molecule, thereby creating a cyclodextrin solution of the preservative. There is a strong tendency to reduce the effect of suppressing the microorganisms inside.

  The water-soluble antimicrobial preservative of the present invention is included in an effective amount. As defined herein, the term “effective amount” means a concentration sufficient to prevent spoilage or inadvertently added microbial growth for a specified period of time. In other words, preservatives are not used to kill microorganisms on the surface to which the composition is attached in order to remove odors produced by the microorganisms. Instead, it is preferably used to prevent decay of the cyclodextrin solution in order to increase the shelf life of the composition. A preferred concentration of preservative is about 0.0001% to about 0.5%, more preferably about 0.0002% to about 0.2%, most preferably about 0.0003% by weight of the composition used. % To about 0.1% by weight.

  In order to save most of the cyclodextrin for odor control, the molar ratio of cyclodextrin to preservative is greater than about 5: 1, preferably greater than about 10: 1, more preferably greater than about 50: 1. Even more preferably, it should be greater than about 100: 1.

  The preservative can be any organic preservative material that does not damage the appearance of the fabric, such as discoloration, coloring, or bleaching. Preferred water-soluble preservatives include organic sulfur compounds, halogenated compounds, cyclic organic nitrogen compounds, low molecular weight aldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds, dehydroacetic acid, phenyl and phenol compounds, and mixtures thereof.

  The preservatives of the present invention can be used in mixtures to control a wide range of microorganisms.

  The bacteriostatic effect can sometimes be obtained by adjusting the pH of the composition to an acidic pH, such as less than about pH 4, preferably less than about pH 3, or a basic pH, such as greater than about 10, preferably greater than about 11. . Lowering the pH for microbial control is not a preferred approach in the present invention because low pH can cause chemical degradation of cyclodextrins. At high pH, for example above about 10, preferably above about 11, cyclodextrin may ionize and reduce its ability to form complexes with organic materials, so increasing the pH for microbial control can also be achieved. It is not preferable. Thus, the aqueous composition of the present invention should have a pH of about 3 to about 10, preferably about 4 to about 8, more preferably about 4.5 to about 6. The pH is typically adjusted with inorganic molecules to minimize complexation with cyclodextrins.

Other Optional Ingredients The composition of the present invention optionally comprises, in addition to the silicone molecule, an auxiliary odor suppressor, a chelating agent, an antistatic agent, a softening agent, an insect and moth repellent, a coloring agent, an antioxidant, Chelating agents, thickeners, pleats and shape control agents, smoothing agents, wrinkle control agents, detergents, disinfectants, bacteria inhibitors, mold inhibitors, mildew inhibitors, antiviral agents, desiccants, stain inhibitors, Soil release agent, odor control agent, fabric refreshing agent and freshness extending agent, chlorine bleach odor control agent, dye fixing agent, dye transfer inhibitor, color preservation agent, fluorescent whitening agent, color recovery / regeneration Agent, anti-fading agent, whiteness enhancer, anti-friction agent, anti-wear agent, fabric integrity agent, anti-wear agent, anti-pilling agent, antifoaming agent and antifoaming agent, for fabrics and skin UV protection agent, sunlight degradation inhibitor, antiallergic agent Functional microcapsules containing active substances such as enzymes, waterproofing agents, fabric comfort agents, anti-shrinking agents, stretch inhibitors, stretch recovery agents, fragrances, silicones, skin care agents, glycerin, and aloe vera, vitamins Natural active substances such as E, shea butter and the like, as well as mixtures thereof, can be included. The total concentration of optional ingredients is low, preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 3%, even more preferably less than about 2% by weight of the composition used. These optional components exclude other components specifically described above. By incorporating an auxiliary odor suppressor, the ability to suppress the odor of cyclodextrin can be enhanced and the range of odor types and molecular weight sizes that can be suppressed can be expanded. Such materials include, for example, metal salts, water soluble cationic and anionic polymers, zeolites, water soluble bicarbonates and mixtures thereof.

Water-soluble polyionic polymers Several water-soluble polyionic polymers, such as water-soluble cationic polymers and water-soluble anionic polymers, can be used in the compositions of the present invention to provide additional odor control effects. Can be used.

Cationic polymers such as polyamines Water-soluble cationic polymers such as those containing amino functional groups, amide functional groups, and mixtures thereof are useful in the present invention to suppress certain acidic odors. is there.

Anionic polymers such as polyacrylic acid Water-soluble anionic polymers such as polyacrylic acid and its water-soluble salts are useful in the present invention to suppress certain amine-type odors. Preferred polyacrylic acids and metal salts thereof have an average molecular weight of less than about 20,000, more preferably less than 15,000, even more preferably less than 10,000, and even more preferably from about 500 to about 5,000. Also suitable are polymers containing sulfonic acid groups, phosphoric acid groups, phosphonic acid groups, and water-soluble salts thereof, and mixtures thereof, and mixtures with carboxylic acid and carboxylate groups.

  Also suitable are water soluble polymers containing both cationic and anionic functional groups. Examples of these polymers are given in US Pat. No. 4,909,986 (issued March 20, 1990, N. Kobayashi and A. Kawazoe). Another example of a water-soluble polymer containing both cationic and anionic functional groups is dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid, commercially available from Calgon under the trade name Merquat 280®. And a copolymer.

  When a water soluble polymer is used, it is typically from about 0.001% to about 3%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 2%, more preferably from about 0.001% to about 3% by weight of the composition used. It is present at a concentration of from 01 wt% to about 1 wt%, even more preferably from about 0.05 wt% to about 0.5 wt%.

Antistatic Agents The compositions described herein may optionally contain an effective amount of an antistatic agent to provide static electricity to the treated fabric when worn. Preferred antistatic agents are those that dissolve in water at least in an effective amount so that the composition remains a clear or translucent solution. Examples of these antistatic agents are monoalkyl cationic quaternary ammonium compounds such as mono (C10-14 alkyl) trimethylammonium halides such as monolauryltrimethylammonium chloride and monococotrimethylammonium chloride, Henkel. Hydroxycetyl hydroxyethyldimethylammonium chloride available under the trade name Dehyquart E® from), and available under the trade name Variquat 66® from Witco Corp. Ethylbis (polyethoxyethanol) alkylammonium ethyl sulfate, hydrogenated tallow 2-ethylhexylane, available from Akzo Nobel under the trade name Arquad HTL8-MS Methosulfate, polyethylene glycol of the general formula:
_{- [N (CH 3) 2} - (CH 2) 3 -NH-CO-NH- (CH 2) 3 -N (CH 3) 2 + -CH 2 CH 2 OCH 2 CH 2] - x 2+ 2x [Cl ⁻ ]
(Available from Rhone-Poulenc under the trade name Mirapol A-15®) and — [N (CH ₃ ) ₂ — (CH ₂ ) ₃ —NH—CO— (CH _{2 ) 4 -CO-NH- (CH 2} ) 3 -N (CH 3) 2 (CH 2 CH 2 OCH 2 CH 2] -x + x [Cl -],
From a quaternary ammonium salt of a polymer, such as a polymer corresponding to the trade name Mirapol AD-1® from Rhone-Poulenc, from quaternized polyethyleneimine, GAF Vinylpyrrolidone / methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride copolymer available under the trade name Gafquat HS-100®; available under the trade name QuatPro E® from Maybrook Triethonium hydrolyzed collagen etosulphate; for example, neutralized sulfonated polystyrene available from Alco Chemical under the trade name Versa TL-130®, such as Alco Chemical ) From Versa (Vers) a) Neutralized sulfonated styrene / maleic anhydride copolymer available as TL-4®; ethoxylated aliphatic compounds; ethoxylated surfactants (eg, polysorbates); and mixtures thereof.

  Still other antistatic agents include dialkyl and monoalkyl cationic surfactants and mixtures thereof, and combinations of monoalkyl cationic surfactants and fatty acids. Tallow trimethylammonium chloride, cocotrimethylammonium chloride, oleyltrimethylammonium chloride, and lauryltrimethylammonium chloride are particularly preferred. Other examples are ditallow dimethylammonium chloride, ditallow dimethylammonium methyl sulfate, N, N-di (tallowoyloxyethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride (Akzo, trade name Armosoft) (Available as (registered trademark) DEQ), N, N-di (canola-oiloxyethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride (available from Degussa under the trade name Adogen® CDMC) And di- (oleoyloxyethyl) sold under the trade names Rewoquat® WE 15 and Varisoft® WE 16, both available from Degussa ) -N, N-methylhydroxyethylammonium methyl sulfate is there. Other antistatic agents include glycerol monostearate (Atmer (R) 129 from Uniqema), Ethofat (R) 245/25 (Akzo Nobel) Ethoxylated tall oil), DC-5200® (Lauryl PEG / PPG 18/18 methicone from Dow Corning), Ethomeen® 18/12 (from Akzo Novell) Bis [2-hydroxyethyl] octadecylamine, Ethomeen® HT / 12 (hydrogenated tallow amine 2EO from Akzo Novell), and Wacker L656 amino-functional silicone (Wacker Chemical Corporation ( Wacker Chemical Corporation)).

  In order to avoid foam formation during fabric treatment, it is preferred to use a non-foaming agent or a low foaming agent. However, the appearance of a visible, quickly breaking foam may be useful for helping consumers find where they sprayed the product on the fabric. Also, polyethoxylating agents such as polyethylene glycol or Variquat 66® are preferably not used when α-cyclodextrin is used. The polyethoxylate group has a strong affinity for α-cyclodextrin, which in turn depletes the uncomplexed cyclodextrin available for odor control, and readily forms a complex with it.

  When an antistatic agent is used, it is typically about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably about 0.05% to about 5%, more preferably about 0.00% by weight of the composition used. It is present at a concentration of 1% to about 3% by weight.

Softening Agent One aspect of the present invention provides for the addition of a fabric softening active. In one embodiment, the fabric softening active is charged to a cation. In yet another embodiment, the fabric softening active comprises a quaternary ammonium compound.

Diester Quaternary Ammonium (DEQA) Compound In one embodiment, the fabric softening active comprises a DEQA compound. DEQA compounds include diamide fabric softener actives and fabric softener actives having a mixture of amide and ester bonds.

A first type of DEQA suitable as a fabric softening active in the composition includes the formula:
^{_{{R 4-m -N + -}} [(CH 2) n -Y-R 1] m} X -
The compound of this is mentioned.

Wherein each R substituent is hydrogen, short chain C ₁ -C ₆ , preferably C ₁ -C ₃ alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, such as methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl, poly ( C _2-3 alkoxy), preferably any of polyethoxy, group, benzyl, or mixtures thereof; each m is 2 or 3; each n is 1 to about 4, preferably 2, Y is —O— (O) C—, —C (O) —O—, —NR—C (O) —, or —C (O) —NR—, and each Y may be the same or May be different and the sum of the carbons in each R ¹ (plus one when Y is —O— (O) C— or —NR—C (O) —) is C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ , preferably a C ₁₄ -C _20, each ^{R 1} is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group; ^1, unsaturated or saturated, and may be branched or straight chain, preferably a straight chain; may be each R ¹ may be the same or different, preferably those same; X ⁻ is any softener compatible anion, preferably chloride ion, bromide ion, methyl sulfate ion, ethyl sulfate ion, sulfate ion, phosphate ion, and nitrate ion, more preferably chloride ion or It may be methyl sulfate ion.

  Other suitable fabric softening actives are U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0204337 (A1) (issued Oct. 14, 2004, paragraphs 74-79) and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2006/0079438 (A1). (Issued April 13, 2006, paragraphs 0068-0088).

  In another embodiment, the fabric softening active comprises ditallow oil oxyethyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dihydrogenated tallow oil oxyethyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dicanola oil oxyethyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride, tritallow. Methylammonium chloride, methylbis (tallowamidoethyl) 2-hydroxyethylammonium methylsulfate, methylbis (hydrogenated tallowamidoethyl) -2-hydroxyethylammonium methylsulfate, methylbis (oleylamidoethyl) -2-hydroxyethylammonium methylsulfate, Ditaro oil oxyethyl dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, dihydrogenated tallow oil oxyethyl dimethyl Ruammonium chloride, dicanola-oiloxyethyldimethylammonium chloride, N-tallow oiloxyethyl-N-tallow oil aminopropylmethylamine, 1,2-bis (cured tallow oiloxy) -3-trimethylammonium propane chloride Selected from at least one of the following mixtures.

Other softening actives Non-limiting examples of these other agents include clays, fatty oils such as fatty acids, triglycerides, fatty alcohols, fatty acid esters, fatty acid amides, fatty amines, sucrose esters, dispersible polyethylene , Hydrocarbon oils and polymer latices. These compounds are known in the art and include US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 653,897 (filed Mar. 11, 2005 (P & G Project 9910P)), followed by US Provisional Patent Applications and Non-Provisional Patents. It is further described in the application. Examples of fatty acids are described in US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 621,204 (filed Nov. 22, 2004 (P & G Proposal 9812P)), followed by US Provisional Patent Applications and Non-Provisional Patent Applications. Clay is described in US Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0142841 (A1) (published 22 July 2004, de Buzzaccarini et al., Paragraphs 74-99).

  Nonionic fabric softeners can typically include sucrose esters. A sucrose ester is composed of a sucrose moiety in which one or more of its hydroxyl groups are esterified.

あるいは、ショ糖分子は、式：Ｍ（ＯＨ）_８で表すことができ、ここでＭは二糖主鎖であり、分子中に合計８個のヒドロキシル基が存在する。 Sucrose is a disaccharide having the following formula:

Alternatively, a sucrose molecule can be represented by the formula: M (OH) ₈ where M is a disaccharide backbone and there are a total of 8 hydroxyl groups in the molecule.

  Thus, sucrose esters can be represented by the following formula:

M (OH) _8-x (OC (O) R ¹ ) _x
Where x is an esterified hydroxyl group, (8-x) is an unaltered hydroxyl group, and x is 1-8, or 2-8, or 3-8, or 4- An integer selected from 8 and the R ¹ moiety is independently C 1 -C 22 alkyl or C 1 -C 30 alkoxy, linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted Selected from.

In one embodiment, the R ¹ moiety comprises independently selected straight chain alkyl or alkoxy moieties having various chain lengths. For example, R ¹ is a linear alkyl or alkoxy moiety in which greater than about 20% of the straight chain is C18, or greater than about 50% of the straight chain is C18, or greater than about 80% of the straight chain is C18. Mixtures may be included.

In another embodiment, the R ¹ moiety comprises a mixture of saturated and unsaturated alkyl or alkoxy moieties, and the degree of unsaturation is referred to as the “iodine number” (hereinafter referred to as “IV”, a standard AOCS method). Can be determined). Suitable IV sucrose esters for use herein range from about 1 to about 150, or from about 2 to about 100, or from about 5 to about 85. In order to reduce the degree of unsaturation, the R ¹ moiety may be hydrogenated.

In further embodiments, the unsaturated R ¹ moiety may comprise a mixture of “cis” and “trans” forms for the site of unsaturation. The “cis” / “trans” ratio is from about 1: 1 to about 50: 1, or from about 2: 1 to about 40: 1, or from about 3: 1 to about 30: 1, or from about 4: 1 to about 20 : 1 range.

Particulate Control Polymers It may be highly desirable to prevent particulates such as dust and / or allergens from levitating from a surface such as a fabric or garment, which may comprise a surface comprising a particulate control polymer, an aqueous carrier, Preferably, an optional component selected from a plasticizer, a solvent, an odor suppressor, an aerosol propellant, a surfactant, a microcapsule containing an active substance, a fragrance, an antiseptic / antimicrobial active substance, a wrinkle suppressant, etc. Contacting with the aqueous composition of the present invention. Highly preferred optional ingredients for combination with the particulate control polymer in the aqueous composition of the method include plasticizers, odor control agents and / or surfactants (particularly surfactants having a molecular weight of at least about 1,000). Is mentioned. When applied to a fabric or surface according to the present method, the composition tends to form a film on the surface that can prevent particulates from floating. The silicone polymers of the present invention function in a similar manner, but can also have additional effects as described above, such as color recovery and a soft flat feel.

  The compositions used in the present methods and articles can optionally include one or more particulate control polymers. These particulate control polymers tend to form a film on the treated surface after the composition is applied to the surface and evaporated.

Suitable particulate control polymers herein can exhibit a wide range of glass transition temperatures (“T _g ”, the temperature at which the polymer changes from a brittle glassy state to a plastic state). The particulate control polymer can have a T _g of about −50 ° C. to about 500 ° C., preferably about −30 ° C. to about 400 ° C., more preferably about −20 ° C. to about 300 ° C. Preferred polymers herein, of at least about 20 ° C., preferably at least about 25 ° C., more preferably at least about 30 ° C. of T _g. A polymer having a higher _Tg value can be used, but is preferably used in combination with a plasticizer.

  Suitable particulate control polymers for use in the composition of the present method are preferably alginate, alkyl and hydroxyalkyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carrageenan, guar gum, gum agar, gum arabic, gati gum, karaya gum, tragacanth gum , Hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, locust bean gum, pectin, polyacrylamide, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylic acid homologue, polysiloxane, polysiloxane homologue, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, starch , Starch derivatives, tamarind gum, xanthan gum, other polymers, and mixtures thereof.

  The composition of the present method will generally have from about 0.01% to about 20%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 10%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition. Contains a particulate control polymer at a concentration by weight. In preferred compositions, such as spray compositions, the concentration of the particulate control polymer is preferably less than about 1%, more preferably less than about 0.9%, even more preferably about 0.8% by weight of the composition. Is less than.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable alginate include ammonium alginate.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable alkyl and hydroxyalkyl cellulose polymers include ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate propionate, cellulose acetate propionate, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose hydroxyethylchitosan, hydroxyethyl Examples include ethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl / methoxyethyl acrylate copolymer, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate / succinate, methylethylcellulose and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable carboxymethyl cellulose polymers include carboxymethyl dextran, carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, calcium carboxymethyl cellulose and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable carrageenan polymers include carrageenan calcium, carrageenan sodium, carrageenan potassium and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable acrylamides include aminoethylpropanediol-acrylate / acrylamide copolymer, aminoethylpropanediol-AMPD-acrylate / diacetone acrylamide copolymer, polyacrylamide, polyacrylamide methylpropane sulfonic acid and mixtures thereof. Can be mentioned.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable polyacrylic acid polymers and homologs of polyacrylic acid include acrylamide / ammonium acrylate copolymer, acrylamide copolymer, acrylamide / DMAPA, acrylate / methoxy PEG methacrylate copolymer, acrylamide / sodium acrylate copolymer, acrylamide Propyltrimonium chloride / acrylamide copolymer, acrylamidepropyltrimonium, chloride / acrylate copolymer, acrylate / acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate copolymer, acrylate / acrylamide copolymer, acrylate / ammonium methacrylate copolymer, acrylate copolymer, acrylate / diacetone acrylamide copolymer, acrylate Dimethicone copolymer, acrylate / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, acrylate / ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, acrylate / hydroxy ester acrylate copolymer, acrylate / octyl acrylamide copolymer, acrylate / PVP copolymer, acrylate / stearyl acrylate / dimethicone acrylate copolymer, acrylate / VA copolymer, acrylate / VA crosspolymer, acrylic acid / acrylonitrogen copolymer, aminoethyl acrylate phosphate / acrylate copolymer, ammonium acrylate copolymer, ammonium acrylate / acrylonitrogen copolymer, ammonium polyacrylate, ammonium styrene / acrelane Copolymer, ammonium VA / acrylate copolymer, AMP-acrylate / C1-18 alkyl acrylate / C1-8 alkyl acrylamide copolymer, AMP-acrylate copolymer, AMP-acrylate / diacetone acrylamide copolymer, AMP-acrylate / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, AMPD Acrylate / diacetone acrylamide copolymer, butyl acrylate / ethyl hexyl methacrylate copolymer, butyl acrylate / hydroxyethyl methacrylate copolymer, butyl acrylate / styrene copolymer, calcium / sodium PVM / MA copolymer, DEA-styrene / acrylate / DVB copolymer, DMAPA acrylate / acrylic Acid / Ac Lilonitrogen copolymer, dimethicone copolyol polyacrylate, lauryl methacrylate / glycol dimethacrylate copolymer, methacryloylethyl betaine / acrylate copolymer, methyl methacrylate / acrylonitrile copolymer, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, octadecene / MA copolymer, octylacrylamide / acrylate / butylaminoethyl Methacrylate copolymer, polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, polyethyl methacrylate, polymethyl acrylate, polybutyl acrylate, polyethyl acrylate, polydimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, polymethyl methacrylate, sodium acrylate / vinyl alcohol copolymer, sodium acrylate copolymer, Sodium lurate / acrolein copolymer, sodium acrylate / acrylonitrogen copolymer, sodium DVB / acrylate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polymethacrylate, sodium styrene / acrylate copolymer, sodium tauride acrylate / acrylic acid / acrylonitrogen Copolymer, starch / acrylate / acrylamide copolymer, steareth-10 allyl ether / acrylate copolymer, styrene / acrylate / acrylonitrile copolymer, styrene / acrylate / ammonium methacrylate copolymer, styrene / acrylate copolymer, sodium PVM / MA / decadiene cross polymer, stearyl vinyl ether / MA copolymer, Tylene / MA copolymer, styrene / methacrylamide / acrylate copolymer, tromethamine acrylate / acrylonitrogen copolymer, vinylcaprolactam / PVP / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, ethyl acrylate / methacrylic acid copolymer, acrylate / amino acrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof Is mentioned.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable polyethylene glycol polymers include ethylene / acrylic acid copolymers, ethylene / acrylic acid / VA copolymers, ethylene / calcium acrylate copolymers, ethylene / MA copolymers, ethylene / magnesium acrylate copolymers, ethylene / methacrylate copolymers. , Ethylene / propylene copolymer, ethylene / sodium acrylate copolymer, ethylene / VA copolymer, ethylene / zinc acrylate copolymer, ethyl ester of PVM / MA copolymer, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable polyvinyl alcohol polymers include lauryl acrylate / VA copolymer, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl caprolactam, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl imidazolinium acetate, polyvinyl laurate, polyvinyl methyl ether, Polyvinyl stearyl ether, VA / butyl maleate / isobornyl acrylate copolymer, VA / crotonate copolymer, VA / crotonate / methacryloxybenzophenone-1 copolymer, VA / crotonate / vinyl neodecanoate copolymer, VA / crotonate / vinyl propionate Copolymer, VA / crotonic acid / PEG-20M copolymer, VA / DBM copolymer, VA / isobutyl male / Vinyl neodecanoate copolymer, VA / vinyl benzoate butyl / crotonate copolymer, sodium MA / vinyl alcohol copolymer, styrene / VA copolymers and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable polyvinylpyrrolidone polymers include butylated PVP, PVP, PVP / dimethiconyl acrylate / polycarbamyl / polyglycol ester, PVP / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, PVP / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate / polycarbamyl Polyglycol ester, PVP / eicosene copolymer, PVP / hexadecene copolymer, PVP montmorillonite, PVP / polycarbamyl polyglycol ester, PVP / VA copolymer, PVP / VA / itaconic acid copolymer, PVP / VA / vinyl propionate copolymer, styrene / PVP copolymer, poly (1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-acrylic acid) copolymer and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of suitable starches and modified starch polymers include corn starch / acrylamide / sodium acrylate copolymer, modified corn starch, waxy maize starch, and mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of other suitable particulate control polymers include butoxy chitosan, carboxybutyl chitosan, carboxymethyl chitosan, carboxymethyl chitosan succinamide, chitosan, chitosan adipate, chitosan ascorbate, chitosan formate, chitosan glycolate , Chitosan lactate, chitosan PCA, chitosan salicylate, chitosan succinamide, polyquaternium, polysilicone, polystyrene, polyurethane, isomaltoligosaccharide and mixtures thereof.

  Other suitable particulate control polymers include US Pat. Nos. 4,048,369 and 6,117,440; "HANDBOOK OF WATER-SOLUBLE GUMS AND RESINS" edited by Robert L. Davidson (McGraw-Hill, 1980).

  In preferred compositions, the particulate control polymer is not a methacrylate polymer.

Plasticizers The compositions used in the present methods and articles can optionally include one or more plasticizers. Plasticizers can be a highly preferred component because it allows the incorporation of a very wide range of particulate control polymers in the compositions of the present methods and articles. Plasticizers tend to lower the overall glass transition temperature of the film resulting from the evaporation of the composition from the treated surface, thereby having a higher glass transition temperature than can be used otherwise Enables the use of.

Non-limiting examples of plasticizers include C _{4 to} C ₂₄ monohydric alcohols and polyhydric alcohols. Suitable C ₄ -C ₂₄ monohydric alcohols include butanol, pentanol, dodecanol, hexadecanol and mixtures thereof. Examples of polyhydric alcohols useful as plasticizers in the present composition include glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, and mixtures thereof. Other suitable plasticizers include water miscible ethers, water miscible glycol ethers and propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate. Non-limiting examples of water miscible ethers include diethylene glycol diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, propylene glycol dimethyl ether and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of water miscible glycol ethers include propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol monopropyl ether, propylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether And mixtures thereof.

  Non-limiting examples of other suitable plasticizers include acetyl tributyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate, acetyl triethyl hexyl citrate, acetyl trihexyl citrate, butyl benzyl phthalate, butyl octyl benzoate, butyl phthalyl butyl glycol Rate, butyroyl trihexyl citrate, camphor, decyloxazolidinone, dibutyl adipate, dibutyl oxalate, dibutyl phthalate, dibutyl sebacate, dicapryl adipate, diethylene glycol dibenzoate, diethylene glycol, diethylhexanoate / diisononanoate, Diethylene glycol diisononanoate, diethyl hexyl adipate, diethyl hexyl phthalate, diethyl hexyl sebacate, diethyl Xyl succinate, diethyl oxalate, diethyl phthalate, diethyl sebacate, diethyl succinate, diisobutyl adipate, diisobutyl oxalate, diisocetyl adipate, diisodecyl adipate, diisononyl adipate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl Oxalate, diisopropyl sebacate, diisostearyl adipate, dimethicone copolyol polyacrylate, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl oxalate, dimethyl phthalate, dioctyldodecyl adipate, dipropyl oxalate, epoxidized soybean oil, ethyl tosyl Amide, hexyl decyl benzoate, isodecyl citrate, isopropyl citrate, neopentyl glycol, PEG-800, PEG-8 / SMDI copolymer Limmer, PPG-26 / HDI copolymer, PPG-35 / PPG-51 glyceryl ether / IPDI crosspolymer, PPG-12 / SMDI copolymer, PPG-26 / TDI copolymer, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, sucrose benzoate, tosylamide / epoxy resin , Tosylamide / formaldehyde resins, triacetin and mixtures thereof.

  Other suitable plasticizers are Robert L. "HANDBOOK OF WATER-SOLUBLE GUMS AND RESINS" edited by Robert L. Davidson (McGraw-Hill, 1980).

  When present, the concentration of the plasticizer in the composition of the method is generally from about 0.01% to about 20%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 10%, more preferably from the composition. Is from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight. In preferred compositions, such as spray compositions, the concentration of plasticizer is preferably less than about 5%, more preferably less than about 4%, more preferably less than about 3% by weight of the composition.

Insect and / or moth repellent The compositions of the present invention can optionally contain an effective amount of an insect and / or moth repellent. Typical insect and moth repellents are pheromones, such as anti-aggregation pheromones, and other natural and / or synthetic components. Preferred insect and moth repellents useful in the compositions of the present invention include citronellol, citronelial, citral, linalool, cedar extract, geranium oil, sandalwood oil, 2- (diethylphenoxy) ethanol, I-dodecene, and the like. It is a fragrance ingredient like. Other examples of insect and / or moth repellents useful in the compositions of the present invention are US Pat. Nos. 4,449,987, 4,693,890, 4,696,676, 4,933,371, 5,030,660, 5,196,200, and B.I. D. Mookherjee et al. “Semio Activity of Flavor and Fragrance Molecules on Various Insect Species”, (R. Teranishi, RG Battery, and H. Sugisawa “Bioactive Volatile Compounds from Plants”, ACS Symposium Series 525, 1993, pages 35-48).

  When using an insect and / or moth repellent, it is typically present at a concentration of about 0.005% to about 3% by weight of the composition used.

Colorants Colorants and dyes, particularly bluing agents, can be added to the color restoration composition, if desired, for visual appeal and performance impressions. One example is to improve the appearance of blue denim. Another example is to restore whiteness and / or whiteness to a dull white fabric. In this case, a hueing dye and a brightening agent can be used. Non-limiting examples of useful hue dyes and brighteners can be found in US Patent Application Publication No. 20060079438 (A1), incorporated herein by reference. When using a colorant, it is used at a very low concentration to avoid staining the fabric. Preferred colorants for use in the present compositions are highly water-soluble dyes, such as the Liquitin® dye available from Milliken Chemical Co. Non-limiting examples of suitable dyes include: Liquitin® Blue HP, Liquitin® Blue 65, Liquitin® Patent Blue, Liquitin® Royal Blue, Liquitin Experimental Yellow 8949 -43 liquitin green HMC (registered trademark), liquitin yellow II (registered trademark) and mixtures thereof, preferably liquitin (registered trademark) Blue HP (registered trademark), liquitin (registered trademark) Blue 65, liquitinto Patent Blue (registered trademark), Lyquitin Royal Blue (registered trademark), Lyquitin Experimental Yellow 8949-43 (registered trademark), Lyquitin (registered trademark) Blue DW, Lyquitin (registered trademark) Blue EM, Lyquitin (registered trademark) ) Violet CT, Liquitin It is (R) Violet LS and mixtures thereof. However, it should be understood that the compositions described herein provide visual color recovery of colored, faded fabrics in the absence of any colorant or dye.

Optional anti-clogging agent An optional anti-clogging agent that enhances the wetting and anti-clogging performance of the composition, particularly when starch is present, has from 2 to about 6, preferably 2 carbon atoms. Selected from the group of alkane and olefin polymer glycols. Anti-clogging agents inhibit the formation of “plugs” in the spray nozzle. An example of a preferred anti-clogging agent is polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of about 800 to about 12,000, more preferably about 1,400 to about 8,000. When used, the anti-clogging agent is about 0.01% to about 1%, preferably about 0.05% to about 0.5%, more preferably about 0.1% by weight of the composition used. % To about 0.3% by weight.

Structuring Agent The composition of the present invention may contain a structuring agent or a structuring agent. Structuring agents may be useful for suspending perfume microcapsules to improve stability. Suitable concentrations of this component range from about 0% to 20% by weight of the composition, preferably from 0.001% to 10%, and even more preferably from 0.05% to 3%. The structuring agent can also serve to stabilize the silicone polymer in the composition of the present invention and prevent it from coagulating and / or creaming.

  Suitable structurants for use herein can be selected from thickening stabilizers. These include gums and other similar polysaccharides such as gellan gum, carrageenan gum, xanthan gum, Diutan gum (from CP Kelco), and Rheovis CDP and Leobis CDE (Ciba Specialty Chemicals). Others (from Ciba Specialty Chemicals), Alcogu L-520 (from Alco Chemical), Methocel, Carbopol and Sepigel 305 (from SEPPIC) Of the known types of thickeners and rheology additives.

  One preferred structurant is a crystalline, hydroxyl-containing stabilizer, even more preferably trihydroxystearin, hydrogenated oil or derivatives thereof.

  Without being limited by theory, crystalline hydroxyl-containing stabilizers are non-limiting examples of “filament structuring systems”. As used herein, a “filament structuring system” refers to one or more agents that can provide a chemical network that reduces the tendency of materials to bind and agglomerate and / or phase separate. It means the system that contains. Examples of the one or more agents include crystalline hydroxyl-containing stabilizers and / or hydrogenated jojoba. Surfactants are not included in the definition of thread-like structured systems. While not being bound by theory, it is believed that the thread-like structuring system forms a fibrous or entangled thread-like network structure in situ as the matrix cools. The filamentous structured system has an average aspect ratio of 1.5: 1, preferably at least 10: 1 to 200: 1. A method for preparing a thread-like structure system is disclosed in WO 02/18528.

  Other preferred stabilizers are uncharged neutral polysaccharides, gums, cellulosic polymers, and polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyacrylates and copolymers, and the like.

Carrier The preferred carrier of the present invention is water. The water used can be distilled water, deionized water or tap water. Water is the main liquid carrier because of its low cost, effectiveness, safety and environmental compatibility. Aqueous solutions are also preferred when wrinkle control and odor control effects are desired.

  Water is very useful for removing or reducing fabric wrinkles. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that water breaks many intra-fiber and inter-fiber hydrogen bonds that keep the fabric in a wrinkled state. It also swells, lubricates and relaxes the fibers and assists in the wrinkle removal process.

  Water also functions as a liquid carrier for cyclodextrin, facilitating a complexing reaction between the cyclodextrin molecules and any malodorous molecules present on the fabric when processed. The dilute aqueous solution also provides maximum separation of the cyclodextrin molecules on the fabric, thereby maximizing the chance that the odor molecule interacts with the cyclodextrin molecule. In recent years, it has been discovered that water itself has an unexpected odor control effect. It has been discovered that treating odor-stained fabrics with aqueous solutions reduces the intensity of the odor produced by some polar, low molecular weight organic amines, acids and mercaptans. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that water solubilizes these polar, low molecular weight organic molecules and lowers their vapor pressure, thereby reducing odor intensity.

  The concentration of the liquid carrier in the composition of the present invention is typically greater than about 80%, preferably greater than about 90%, more preferably greater than about 95% by weight of the composition. When using a concentrated composition, the concentration of the liquid carrier is typically from about 50% to about 98%, preferably from about 60% to about 97%, more preferably from about 50% by weight of the composition. 70% to about 95% by weight.

  Optionally, in addition to water, the carrier may be a low molecular weight organic solvent that is highly water soluble, such as ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, t-butyl alcohol deodorized acetone, and acetone, and mixtures thereof. Can be contained. Low molecular weight alcohol can assist in quickly drying the treated fabric. Also, other solvents such as ethers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol (eg, ethylene glycol monohexyl ether) and glycols such as glycerin, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, and ethylene glycol can be used. Other non-limiting examples include 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, propylene carbonate, phenylethyl alcohol, 2-methyl 1,3-propanediol, hexylene glycol, sorbitol Polyethylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,4 butanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, pinacol, 1,5-hexanediol, 1, 6-hexanediol, 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (and ethoxylate), 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol (And ethoxylates), other glycols Le (such as butyl carbitol and dipropylene glycol n- butyl ether), an ester solvent (adipic acid, glutaric acid and dimethyl esters of succinic acid), and mixtures thereof. Optimal solvents are also useful for solubilizing some shape-retaining polymers and some of the aforementioned silicone polymers. The optimal water-soluble low molecular weight solvent is about 75% or less by weight of the total composition, typically about 0.1% to about 25%, preferably about 2% to about 15%, more preferably It can be used at a concentration of about 5% to about 10% by weight. Factors that need to be considered when using high concentrations of solvent in the composition are cost, odor, flammability and environmental impact. If the intended use of the composition is to dispense it into an automatic clothes dryer (eg spray), a flammable organic solvent is not preferred.

Products The compositions of the present invention can also be used in products that include spray dispensers in addition to the composition. Preferably, the product is accompanied by instructions on how to use the composition to treat faded colored fabrics, for example, how to spray the composition and / or the amount of composition to be sprayed. Where a wrinkle reduction effect is desired, preferably the product is, for example, a method for spraying the composition and / or the amount of composition to be sprayed, as well as stretching and / or flattening the fabric as described in more detail below. With instructions on how to use the composition to correctly treat creased fabrics, including preferred methods to do. Since it is important that the instruction manual be as simple and clear as possible, it is desirable to use pictures and / or icons.

  The product is also related to those selected from the group consisting of fabric color recovery, killing microorganisms or reducing the amount of microorganisms; reducing wrinkles; and / or reducing static electricity in addition to odor reduction The composition of the present invention can be contained in a container with a set of instructions for using the composition in an amount effective to provide a solution to the problem and / or supply of effects, and can be refreshed on the fabric. And provides a fabric softness, friction protection and anti-wear effect by keeping the fabric fresh for long periods of time. It is important for the consumer to be aware of these additional effects because otherwise the consumer may not know that the composition solves these problems and / or provides these effects Because.

  As used herein, the phrase “accompanying” means that a set of instructions is printed directly on the container itself to convey information to the consumer of the product, or a booklet, printed advertisement. Means presented in another way, including but not limited to electronic advertising and / or linguistic communication. The set of instructions should apply the effective amount of the composition, preferably by spraying, to achieve the indicated effects, such as wrinkle reduction, antimicrobial action, flexibility, freshness, odor control and / or reduction, and / or static Instructions are preferably included to provide a preventive effect as well as a supply of the main effect, the color recovery effect of the fabric.

  Containers for the composition of the present invention are typically plastic bottles (made of polyethylene, polypropylene, PET and mixtures) or pressurizable aerosol cans (made of glass, plastic, tinplate or aluminum). The composition is preferably transparent or translucent, and in many cases it is preferred to pack the composition in a transparent or translucent bottle (made of plastic or glass). By being in a clear or translucent bottle, consumers can see the composition being clear or translucent and are therefore safe to spray the composition on the fabric (i.e. You can rest assured that no stain remains.

  If the article is an aerosol, it is preferably packed in aluminum or plastic “cans”. They are more durable and resistant to corrosion and can be easily decorated with figures, pictures, symbols, icons and instructions for use.

Spray Dispenser The product herein includes a spray dispenser. The fabric color recovery composition is placed in a spray dispenser for dispensing onto the fabric. For spraying drops of liquid, the spray dispenser is suitable for treating small fabric surface areas and / or small quantities of clothing with color recovery compositions, for example trigger type, pump type, non-aerosol self-pressurizing and aerosol type Any manually operated means known in the art such as spraying means, and for convenient treatment of large fabric surface areas and / or large quantities of garments with a color recovery composition (battery powered) And non-manually operated and activated sprayers (such as electrostatic sprayers). As used herein, a spray dispenser typically does not include those that foam a substantially clear, aqueous color recovery composition. It is believed that performance is improved by providing smaller particulate droplets to improve the distribution of the silicone polymer onto the fabric. Desirably, the Sauter average particle size is from about 10 micrometers to about 150 micrometers, more preferably from about 20 micrometers to about 100 micrometers. The anti-wrinkle effect can be improved by providing small particles (droplets) as described above, especially when a surfactant is present.

Particle size method for spraying Principle and range This test procedure is used to determine the Sauter mean particle size D [3,2] for aerosol or non-aerosol sprays.

Procedure Sample preparation • Test samples (non-aerosol bottles or aerosol cans) should be coded appropriately.
• The test sample (non-aerosol bottle or aerosol can) should be at 20-24 ° C. If necessary, adjust bottles or cans in a 21 ± 1 ° C. water bath to 21 ° C.

ｆ．キルを変更する必要がある場合、非エアゾールでは「ｋｉｌ ０」と打ち込む。
ｇ．キルを変更する必要がある場合、エアゾールでは「ｋｉｌ １」と打ち込む。
７．非エアゾールの場合、全てのポンプ構成要素が配置され、機能していることを保証するため、更に最低５〜１０回、試験ポンプに呼び水をし、作動させる。
８．非エアゾールの場合、瓶を自動作動装置内に置く。ポンプ作動装置が、ボタンを押すことなく空気シリンダにぴったり合うまで、瓶を持ち上げる。剛性シムを瓶の下に滑らせ、正確な瓶の高さを維持する。
９．レーザービームがスプレー雲の中心線と交差し、スプレー雲がレーザービームに対して垂直であるように、試験試料を置く。レーザービームから開口部までの距離は、非エアゾールの場合１５．２ｃｍ（６インチ）であり、エアゾールの場合２０．３ｃｍ（８インチ）である。注記：手動モードで実行するために、手動構成を参照のこと。
１０．Ｆ４ファンクションキーを押す。
１１．測定バックグラウンドウインドウ（Measuring Background window）が現れる間待つ。
１２．測定実行バックグラウンドウインドウ（Executing Measuring Background window）が現れる間待つ。
１３．測定試料スクリーンウインドウ（Measuring Sample Screen window）が現れたら、計算実行スクリーンウインドウ（Executing Calculations Screen window）が立ち上がるまでスプレーの噴霧を開始し、次いで噴霧を停止し、計算が行われる間待つ。
１４．計算状態ウインドウスクリーン（Calculations Status window screen）が現れたら、データシートにザウター平均粒径Ｄ［３，２］を記録する。
１５．試験用缶又は瓶を取り出す。
１６．非エアゾールの場合は工程７〜１５を、エアゾールの場合は工程９〜１５を、全ての試料を試験するまで繰り返す。
１７．非エアゾールの試験完了時、流入空気弁を閉じる。計測器が０ｋＰａ（０ｐｓｉｇ）と読めるまで、タイマーのスイッチを押したり放したりする。スイッチを押したり放したりすることにより、順次、システムの圧力が０ｋＰａ（０ｐｓｉｇ）に低下する。 Preparation / operation of Malvern 2600 The test is performed at room temperature of 20-24 ° C. and measured with a calibrated thermometer. Check the temperature recorder before each test and do not test if the room temperature is outside the specified range.
2. The draft must be switched on to ensure proper removal of VOC and propellant.
3. In the case of non-aerosols, ensure that the air supply of the actuator is “on”. The pressure regulator of the automatic actuator is adjusted until the calibrated instrument reads 50-85 psig (551.5-586 kPa).
4). For non-aerosols, a calibrated flow meter confirms that the airflow rate of the actuator is 14 L / min (± 3 L / min). This process is performed by connecting a pipe and needle valve from the top of the automatic actuator to the back of the flow meter. Press the button and adjust the air flow to a specific range with the needle valve.
5). Switch on the laser.
a. Remove both lens caps.
b. Turn the leftmost key of the laser to the on position.
6). Turn on the computer and load the test configuration.
A. Change the direction of the computer and monitor.
B. Wait until the “# 1 Program” menu is launched.
a. Type "B", enter your password (APDO), then press enter.
b. When the Malvern menu window appears, enter F1 for 2600 BO. Malvern software loads up here.
c. When the “Easy Sizer Menu” appears, type “M” and press enter.
d. A “Summary of equipment parameters” menu appears to check the kill data.
e. Before testing the following check chart, make sure you are running the correct kill low data for the product.

f. If you need to change the kill, type “kil 0” for non-aerosols.
g. If you need to change the kill, type "kil 1" for aerosols.
7). In the case of a non-aerosol, the test pump is primed and activated a minimum of 5-10 times to ensure that all pump components are in place and functioning.
8). For non-aerosols, place the bottle in an automatic actuator. Lift the bottle until the pump actuator fits the air cylinder without pressing a button. Slide the rigid shim under the bottle to maintain the correct bottle height.
9. Place the test sample so that the laser beam intersects the spray cloud centerline and the spray cloud is perpendicular to the laser beam. The distance from the laser beam to the aperture is 15.2 cm (6 inches) for non-aerosol and 20.3 cm (8 inches) for aerosol. Note: Refer to manual configuration to run in manual mode.
10. Press the F4 function key.
11. Wait while the Measuring Background window appears.
12 Wait while the Measuring Measuring Background window appears.
13. When the Measuring Sample Screen window appears, spraying of the spray is started until the Executing Calculations Screen window is started, and then spraying is stopped and waiting for the calculation to be performed.
14 When the Calculations Status window screen appears, record the Sauter mean particle size D [3,2] in the data sheet.
15. Remove test can or bottle.
16. Repeat steps 7-15 for non-aerosol and steps 9-15 for aerosol until all samples have been tested.
17. When the non-aerosol test is complete, close the inflow air valve. Press and release the timer switch until the instrument reads 0 kPa (0 psig). By depressing and releasing the switch, the pressure of the system is gradually reduced to 0 kPa (0 psig).

ａ．キルを変更する必要がある場合、非エアゾールでは「ｋｉｌ ０」と打ち込む。
ｂ．キルを変更する必要がある場合、エアゾールでは「ｋｉｌ １」と打ち込む。
２．コマンド「ｍ ｂ」を打ち込み、ｅｎｔｅｒを押す。これはバックグラウンドの光錯乱を測定する。リング０の数値が、良好なアラインメントを示す約５５０であることをチェックする。リング１〜３１の数値が１０以下であることをチェックする。これはレンズが清浄であることを裏付ける。リング１〜３１の数値が２０以上である場合、レンズを洗浄する。アラインメントのチェック及びバックグラウンド測定を繰り返す。
３．レーザービームがスプレー雲の中心線と交差し、スプレー雲がレーザービームに対して垂直であるように、試験試料を置く。レーザービームから開口部までの距離は、非エアゾールの場合１５．２ｃｍ（６インチ）であり、エアゾールの場合２０．３ｃｍ（８インチ）である。
４．以下の文字列のコマンドを打ち込む（又はファンクションキーＦ２を押す）：
ｍ：ｃａｌ：ｄｉｓ ｒｅｓ：ｓａｍ ｅｄ：ｄｉｓ ｄｉａ
５．次いで、ｅｎｔｅｒキーを押す。
６．ｐａｌｍボタンを押すことにより、試験試料の噴霧を開始し、キーボードのｅｎｔｅｒキーを押す。マルバーンが試料の測定を開始する。分析が完了し、スクリーンが変化するまで、約１０秒間噴霧を続ける。
７．キーボードの「ｅｎｄボタン」を押す。適切なデータシートにザウター平均粒径Ｄ［３，２］を記録する。
８．次の試料を測定するために、試料を置き、Ｆ２を押す。これにより、入力したコマンドの最後の文字列を再表示する。残っている試料全てについて続ける。
９．非エアゾールの試験完了時、流入空気弁を閉じる。計測器が０ｋＰａ（０ｐｓｉｇ）と読めるまで、タイマーのスイッチを押したり放したりする。スイッチを押したり放したりすることにより、順次、システムの圧力が０ｋＰａ（０ｐｓｉｇ）に低下する。 Manual configuration:
1. Enter “dis par” and check the kill law data with reference to the chart below to set the equipment parameters.

a. If you need to change the kill, type “kil 0” for non-aerosols.
b. If you need to change the kill, type "kil 1" for aerosols.
2. Type in the command “mb” and press enter. This measures background light perturbation. Check that the number for Ring 0 is approximately 550, indicating good alignment. Check that the numbers of rings 1 to 31 are 10 or less. This confirms that the lens is clean. When the numerical values of the rings 1 to 31 are 20 or more, the lens is washed. Repeat alignment check and background measurement.
3. Place the test sample so that the laser beam intersects the spray cloud centerline and the spray cloud is perpendicular to the laser beam. The distance from the laser beam to the aperture is 15.2 cm (6 inches) for non-aerosol and 20.3 cm (8 inches) for aerosol.
4). Type the following string command (or press function key F2):
m: cal: dis res: sam ed: dis dia
5). Then press the enter key.
6). Press the palm button to start spraying the test sample and press the enter key on the keyboard. Malvern starts measuring the sample. Continue spraying for about 10 seconds until analysis is complete and the screen changes.
7). Press the “end button” on the keyboard. Record the Sauter mean particle size D [3,2] on an appropriate data sheet.
8). Place the sample and press F2 to measure the next sample. As a result, the last character string of the input command is displayed again. Continue for all remaining samples.
9. When the non-aerosol test is complete, close the inflow air valve. Press and release the timer switch until the instrument reads 0 kPa (0 psig). By depressing and releasing the switch, the pressure of the system is gradually reduced to 0 kPa (0 psig).

Maintenance: Malvern 2600 series particle size analyzer • Clean the lens at least once a week.

Special safety measures • Ensure that the draft is switched on during the test.
• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment is provided.
• Receive and read other assessments of COSH / MSDS for the formulation of the product being tested prior to testing.

System suitability / quality control requirements: Malvern 2600 series particle size analyzer • Completed annually by Malvern.

Report of results • Record the Sauter mean particle size D [3,2].

  The spray dispenser may be an aerosol dispenser. The aerosol dispenser includes a container that can be constructed of any conventional material used to make aerosol containers. The dispenser is about 137.8 kpa to about 1241 kpa (about 20 to about 180 psig), more preferably about 137.8 kpa to about 1103.1 kpa (about 20 to about 160 psig). ), Even more preferably, it must be able to withstand internal pressures in the range of about 137.8 kpa to about 896.3 kpa (about 20 to about 130 psig). One important requirement for the dispenser is that the fabric color recovery composition, preferably transparent or translucent, contained within the dispenser is in the form of very fine particles or ultrafine particles or fine or ultrafine droplets. It is provided with a valve member that makes it possible to be dispensed with. The aerosol dispenser utilizes a pressurized sealed container from which the fabric color recovery is dispensed under pressure through a special actuator / valve assembly. Aerosol dispensers are pressurized by incorporating therein gaseous components commonly known as propellants. For example, common aerosol propellants such as isobutane, butane and propane, mixed halogenated hydrocarbons, and gaseous hydrocarbons such as propellant 152a can be used. Halogenated hydrocarbon propellants such as chlorofluorohydrocarbons are not preferred because they are suspected to contribute to environmental problems. Hydrocarbon propellants are not preferred when cyclodextrins are present because they may complex with cyclodextrin molecules, thereby reducing the availability of uncomplexed cyclodextrin molecules for odor absorption. Because there is. Preferred propellants are compressed air, nitrogen, inert gas, carbon dioxide and the like. A more complete description of commercially available aerosol spray dispensers can be found in US Pat. Nos. 3,436,772 (Stebbins, issued April 8, 1969) and 3,600,32 (Kaufman et al. , Published on August 17, 1971).

  Preferably, the spray dispenser may be a self-pressurized non-aerosol container having a convoluted liner and an elastic sleeve. The self-pressurizing dispenser is thin and flexible with a thickness of about 0.025 cm to about 0.050 cm (about 0.010 to about 0.020 inches) within an essentially cylindrical elastic sleeve. A liner / sleeve assembly containing a radially inflatable convoluted plastic liner. The liner / sleeve can hold a large amount of the color recovery composition product and allow the product to be dispensed. A more complete description of self-pressurizing spray dispensers can be found in US Pat. Nos. 5,111,971 (Winer, issued May 12, 1992) and 5,232,126 (Winer, (Issued August 3, 1993). Another type of aerosol spray dispenser is a barrier that restores a color restoration composition to a propellant (preferably compressed air or preferably) as disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,260,110 (issued April 7, 1981). Nitrogen). Such dispensers are available from EP Spray Systems (East Hanover, NJ).

Coefficient of Friction (COF) Test According to a preferred embodiment of the compositions and methods disclosed herein, the color recovery composition uses a COF test method to provide a static coefficient of friction of the dried composition of at least 0.4, preferably Includes a static friction increasing agent (anti-slip agent) that is increased to at least 0.5.

  Equipment users are responsible for ensuring that the BOT-3000 unit (Nu-Safe Floor Solutions, Inc. (Walton, KY)) is fully charged prior to use. Instructions for charging the unit are in chapter 2 of the user manual The user is responsible for verifying the BOT-3000 system (both unit and sensor) before use. Instructions can be found in Chapter 3 of the user manual.

  Reagent and solution users must prepare DI water for cleaning the sensor verification panel contained in the BOT-3000 unit. The user must prepare Mr. Clean® Antibacterial Multi-Surface Spray and Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the floor surface prior to testing. The user must prepare any solution to be applied to the floor for the COF test. Sandpaper (100 grit-red) is required to refresh the sensor surface during processing.

  Equipment tests must be performed on a stable solid horizontal surface, such as a countertop or floor. The test results may fluctuate due to vibration.

  Procedure Wash the floor sample used for testing with Mr. Clean® antimicrobial multi-surface cleaning spray and Bounty® paper towel. When the floor sample is dry, wipe with an isopropyl alcohol wipe to ensure that any residue remaining on the floor is removed. Apply the liquid product to be tested to a clean, dry bed sample (approximately 2 g is dispensed from the aerosol can). Using a Bounty® paper towel, lightly spread the liquid product over the entire test area. A test area of 7.62 cm (3 inches) wide and 60.96 cm (24 inches) long is typically sufficient. Allow the product to dry completely on the floor.

  Once the BOT-3000 system has been verified and certified, the unit is placed on the floor sample so that the sensor moves over the treated area. Ensure that the unit is upright on the floor so that the treated area and the sensor remain in contact and remain on the floor sample without falling off the edge. In order to prevent contamination or invalid readings due to wheel slipping, the wheels of the unit are not allowed to enter the treated area.

  When using the Neolite sensor (golden housing), press the button marked “RUN WET (NFSI)”. The panel displays “Enter Facility #”. The user can enter the facility code or press the “VERIFY / SETUP” button. When the test is complete, the unit can stop on the floor sample and simultaneously obtain a printed output. Press the “PRINT WITH GRAPH” button for the full report, and press the “PRINT TEXT ONLY” button for the summary report. Repeat in the opposite direction to the floor. For example, if the first time BOT-3000 moves from right to left on the floor, this time it must go from left to right. Note: Printouts must be obtained after each test and results cannot be redisplayed after the last test. After testing is complete in both directions, remove the neolite sensor and renew its surface (sandpaper) as described in chapter 2 of the user manual.

  Each time a system suitability unit is used, it must be verified. Each sensor must be inspected and verified for wear before use.

  The fabric appearance test used to measure the color recovery results for non-white faded fabric is as follows.

Appearance test of fabric ColorQuest spectrophotometer LAV unit UV filter is “OUT”, port size is 5.08 cm (2 inches), irradiation is D65, scale is CIELAB, and “observer” " ^Is set to 10 ^* . Note: The L value of the CIE L ^* a ^* b ^* (CIELAB) color scale is used in the examples.

Kenmore 80 Series Washer Standard US dryer (Kenmore or Maytag)
AATCC 1993 (standard reference detergent WOB) powder without reagent and solution brightener Procedure Assemble the ballast load for each spray treatment to be tested. Each ballast load is approximately 7.5 kg (7.5 pounds) and should consist of 75% cotton / 25% polyethylene by weight. The included clothing is listed below.

-Three black chinos cloth twill sample with edges wavy and with ID tag (made by EMC) 30.48cm x 30.48cm (12 "x 12")
-3 foot black gap socks with ID tag attached (EMC, Empirical Manufacturing Company, Inc. (45237-3208 Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio) 7616 Reinhold Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45237-3208)))
-3 blue Outer Banks polo shirts, size M for men, 100% cotton, interlock knit fabric (General Advertising Products, Inc.) (Ohio 45246-088012150 Cincinnati, Northwest Blvd., PO Box 46880, PO Box 46880, Cincinnati, OH 45246-0880))
-3 black polo shirts with outer banks, size M for men, 100% cotton, double-sided knitted fabric (manufactured by General Advertising Products)
-About 8 CW25 pluses (made by EMC) as ballast cotton fillers
-About 15 PW19 plus (made by EMC) as a polyester filler for ballast
Label each garment with a relevant code that indicates the type of product used, the repetition number, and the type of garment. Be sure to use a water resistant marker. Weigh the entire load and ensure that the total weight is between 7.28 and 3.51 kg (7.25 to 7.75 pounds) (add or remove plus as needed).

  For each wash, weigh out 66 g (± 0.25 g) of AATCC detergent. In order to repeat the wash cycle 10 times, 10 doses are required for each fabric spray treatment group.

  All washing machines are set to wash at 32.3 ° C. (90 ° F.) using a mixed water source with a hardness of 0.13 g / L (8 gpg). Each washing machine cycle is set to inject 64.3 L (17 gallons) (medium load). Each washing machine is set to stir / wash for 12 minutes in an “Ultra Clean” cycle. When approximately 5.08 cm (2 inches) of water is present in the washing machine, add AATCC and allow it to dissolve. When the washing machine is about half full, add the ballast load to be washed. Check the load during the rinse cycle (water 15.5 ° C. (60 ° F.)) and observe the amount of “bubbles” due to detergent carryover. If present in large quantities (eg, the top of the water is covered by “bubbles”), a second rinse is added to the wash cycle.

  To dry the fabric, hold each ballast load together (without mixing) and use a standard US dryer (Kenmore or Metag) at elevated temperature for about 50 minutes until dry.

At the end of 10 cycles, the plus is separated from the remaining load. Read the L ^* value of the polo shirt using a ColorQuest Spectrophotometer. Take 3 numbers from each side of the shirt, 6 total per shirt. These values are averaged for each shirt.

  Weigh each completely dry garment and record the weight. For each garment, calculate 8% of the total weight and use this number as the target amount of spray applied to the fabric. Put the clothing of each fabric on a set of racks on the balance and set the balance to zero. Apply an amount of spray product as close as possible to the desired amount and record the actual weight of the fabric. Allow all clothing to dry completely. Repeat the evaluation with the ColorQuest spectrophotometer.

To evaluate the effect of spray on the appearance of the fabric, the L ^* value after 10 wash cycles is compared with the L ^* value after spraying and the percentage change in ΔL ^* value is calculated as follows:

^ａ シロキサン、ＥＯ及びＰＯから構成される、ダウ・コーニング（Dow Corning）製シリコーングラフト型ポリエーテル（ジメチル，メチルヒドロキシプロピル，エトキシ化プロポキシ化シロキサン、一級ＣＡＳ番号６８９３７−５５−３）。
^ｂ 粘度が約４０００であり、メチルで末端保護されたエチレンオキシドが付着しているポリジメチルシロキサン由来の、ＧＥ製シリコーンポリマー界面活性剤（ＣＡＳ番号６８９３８−５４−５）。
^ｃ カーギル社（Cargill Incorporated）から水溶液（カビトロン（Cavitron）８２０５７）として供給される。
^ｄ ＢＡＳＦ社（BASF Corporation）により供給されている、エチルアクリレートとメタクリル酸とのコポリマー（ＣＡＳ番号２５２１２−８８−８）。
^ｅ 最終組成物のｐＨが約６〜約７の範囲になるように調節された水酸化ナトリウム溶液。
^ｆ ＴＨＯＲ社（THOR GmbH）により供給されている、１，２−ベンズイソチアゾリン−３−オン（ＣＡＳ番号２６３４−３３−５）の防腐剤。
^ｇ アーチ・ケミカルズ（Arch Chemicals）により供給されている、水及びジプロピレングリコール中の１，２−ベンズイソチアゾリン−３−オン（ＣＡＳ番号２６３４−３３−５）の防腐剤。 (Percentage is% by weight)

^a Dow Corning silicone grafted polyether (dimethyl, methylhydroxypropyl, ethoxylated propoxylated siloxane, primary CAS No. 68937-55-3) composed of siloxane, EO and PO.
^b Silicone polymer surfactant from GE (CAS No. 68938-54-5) derived from polydimethylsiloxane having a viscosity of about 4000 and having attached methyl-end-protected ethylene oxide.
^c Supplied as an aqueous solution (Cavitron 82057) from Cargill Incorporated.
^d Copolymer of ethyl acrylate and methacrylic acid (CAS number 25212-88-8) supplied by BASF Corporation.
^e Sodium hydroxide solution adjusted so that the pH of the final composition is in the range of about 6 to about 7.
^f Preservative of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (CAS number 2634-33-5) supplied by THOR GmbH.
^g Preservative of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (CAS number 2634-33-5) in water and dipropylene glycol, supplied by Arch Chemicals.

^ｈ アウターバンクス製、１００％木綿、両面編み。

^h Outer Banks, 100% cotton, double-sided knitting.

^ｉ 床は、ロウズ（Lowes）の、１０．１ｃｍ（４インチ）×９１．４ｃｍ（３６インチ）の、ノヴァリス・ホームファッションズ（Novalis Home Fashions）により製造された、高級ビニル厚板材木シリーズ（Luxury Vinyl Plank Timber Series）である。
^ｊ 床は、ポリウレタン仕上げ（ミンワックス速乾ポリウレタン透明半光沢（Minwax Fast−Drying Polyurethane Clear Semi-Gloss））したオーク堅木である。

^{The i-} floor is a series of luxury vinyl planks made by Lowes's 10.1 cm (4 inches) x 91.4 cm (36 inches) Novalis Home Fashions. Vinyl Plank Timber Series).
^{The j} floor is an oak hardwood with a polyurethane finish (Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane Clear Semi-Gloss).

Examples C and D were prepared by the following procedure.
1. Fill the container with DI water.
2. Add Acticide B20.
3. Add Luviflex Soft.
4). Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin is added.
5). Add DC Q2-5247.
6). Add Silwet L-7600 (if present).
7). Add ethanol.
8). Add perfume.
9. Mix for about 5 minutes until all ingredients appear to be blended.
10. Measure the pH.
11. Slowly add 20% NaOH with mixing until the pH reaches 6.5 (± 0.5).
12 Continue mixing for about 30 minutes.
13. Dispense 280 g (± 2 g) into empty aerosol cans (DOT 2Q aluminum cans).
14 Place the valve on the filled can and crimp.
15. The crimped can is fed with nitrogen (about 2 g) to 861.8 kPa (125 psig).
16. Apply the actuator to the can.

  The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean “about 40 mm”.

  Any given maximum numerical limitation throughout this specification should be understood to include all smaller numerical limitations as if the lower numerical limitations were expressly set forth herein. Any minimum numerical limitation described throughout this specification includes every larger numerical limitation as if such larger numerical limitation was expressly set forth herein. Any numerical range recited throughout this specification is intended to be within the broader numerical range, such as every narrower numerical range, as if such narrower numerical ranges were expressly set forth herein. Included.

  Unless otherwise specified, all parts, ratios and percentages in the specification, examples and claims herein are by weight and all numerical limitations are to the ordinary extent provided by the art. Used with precision.

  All documents cited in “Mode for Carrying Out the Invention” are incorporated by reference herein in the relevant part, and any citation of any document admits that it is prior art to the present invention. It should not be interpreted as a thing. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this specification conflicts with any meaning or definition of a term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition given to that term in this specification applies. Shall.

  While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

  As used herein, “essentially free” is defined as containing only trace amounts. In one embodiment, the amount is less than about 1%, alternatively less than about 0.5%, alternatively less than about 0.1%, alternatively less than about 0.01%.

  As used herein, “and / or” is defined as any combination of one or more elements of a particular set. For example, A and / or B are interpreted as either A, B, or A and B.

  Unless stated otherwise, the articles “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to be “one or more”.

Claims (24)

  A fabric care article comprising a spray mechanism and a container containing a composition comprising a silicone polymer active and water, a solvent or a mixture thereof, wherein the fabric is tested for its appearance when sprayed onto the fabric. An article that provides an improvement in the percentage change in ΔL value of at least about −2 in appearance effect as measured by the method.   The article of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises about 1.75 wt% to about 10 wt% silicone polymer active, based on the total weight of the composition.   The article of claim 2, wherein the silicone polymer is selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane, ethoxylated silicone polymer, propoxylated silicone polymer, ethoxylated / propoxylated silicone polymer, and mixtures thereof.   The article of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises a fragrance.   The article according to claim 4, wherein the fragrance is contained in a microcapsule.   The article of claim 4, wherein the composition comprises from about 0.001 wt% to about 5 wt% perfume, based on the total weight of the composition.   The article of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an emulsifier or spreading agent and mixtures thereof.   The article of claim 1, wherein the solvent is selected from the group comprising ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, butanol, t-butyl alcohol deodorized acetone, acetone, and mixtures thereof.   The article of claim 8, wherein the solvent is deodorized acetone.   An amount of anti-slip agent or mixture of anti-slip agents sufficient to provide the sprayed composition having, when dry, a coefficient of static friction of at least about 0.4 using the COF test method. The article of claim 1 further comprising:   The article of claim 10, wherein the anti-slip agent is selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, polymers, natural rubber, surfactants, silica, clay and mixtures thereof.   The article of claim 11, wherein the anti-slip agent is starch or starch derivative, sugar or sugar derivative, cyclodextrin, polyacrylate, or a mixture thereof.   The article of claim 12, wherein the weight ratio of silicone polymer to anti-slip agent is from about 1.5 to about 5.   The article of claim 1, wherein the sprayed composition has a median particle size of about 30 micrometers to about 100 micrometers.   The article of claim 14, wherein the spray mechanism is a trigger sprayer.   The article of claim 14, wherein the spray mechanism is actuated by electricity.   The article of claim 16, wherein the electricity is supplied by a battery.   The article of claim 17, wherein the spray mechanism is an electrostatic sprayer.   The article of claim 14, wherein the composition is released to the fabric as an aerosol spray.   The article of claim 19, wherein the container comprises nitrogen as a spray propellant.   15. The article of claim 14, wherein the composition is released at a spray rate of about 0.1 g per second to about 2 g per second.   The article of claim 1, wherein the composition is sprayed to release about 2 grams of the composition per square foot of fabric and requires time to dry the fabric from about 5 minutes to about 15 minutes. .   2. Recovering the color of a colored, faded fabric comprising spraying the fabric with the article of claim 1 and applying from about 1 g to about 4 g of the fabric care composition per square foot of the fabric. how to.   A fabric care article comprising a spray mechanism and a container containing a composition comprising a silicone polymer and water, a solvent or a mixture thereof, when the composition is sprayed onto the fabric (1) Appearance of the fabric An article that provides an improvement in the percent change in ΔL value of at least about −2 in appearance effect as measured by the test method, and (2) a coefficient of static friction of at least about 0.4 using the COF test method.