Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 22, 1996
Date of Patent:
November 3, 1998
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Toan Trinh, George Joseph Harvey, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Errol Hoffman Wahl