Abstract: The present invention relates to softening compounds; stable, homogeneous, preferably concentrated, aqueous liquid and solid textile treatment compositions; and intermediate compositions and/or processes for making said compositions.The compositions of the present invention contain diester quaternary ammonium compounds wherein the fatty acyl groups have an Iodine Value of from greater than about 5 to less than about 100, a cis/trans isomer weight ratio of greater than about 30/70 when the Iodine Value is less than about 25, the level of unsaturation being less than about 65% by weight, wherein said compounds are capable of forming concentrated aqueous compositions with concentrations greater than about 13% by weight at an Iodine Value of greater than about 10 without viscosity modifiers other than normal polar organic solvents present in the raw material of the compound or added electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention relates to softening compounds; stable, homogeneous, preferably concentrated, aqueous liquid and solid textile treatment compositions; and intermediate compositions and/or processes for making said compositions. The compositions of the present invention contain diester quaternary ammonium compounds wherein the fatty acyl groups have an Iodine Value of from greater than about 5 to less than about 100, a cis/trans isomer weight ratio of greater than about 30/70 when the Iodine Value is less than about 25, the level of unsaturation being less than about 65% by weight, wherein said compounds are capable of forming concentrated aqueous compositions with concentrations greater than about 13% by weight at an Iodine Value of greater than about 10 without viscosity modifiers other than normal polar organic solvents present in the raw material of the compound or added electrolyte.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed containing fabric softener compound having two hydrophobic groups attached to the remainder of the compound through ester linkages (DEQA), said compositions being concentrated and containing viscosity/dispersibility modifiers which are single long chain cationic surfactants, highly ethoxylated nonionic surfactants and/or mixtures thereof. Premixes of the DEQA and viscosity modifiers to lower the viscosity of the molten DEQA are disclosed. Processes for making aqueous liquid compositions from solid particulate compositions containing the DEQA are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to softening compounds; stable, homogeneous, preferably concentrated, aqueous liquid and solid textile treatment compositions; and intermediate compositions and/or processes for making said compositions. The compositions of the present invention contain diester quaternary ammonium compounds wherein the fatty acyl groups have an Iodine Value of from greater than about 5 to less than about 100, a cis/trans isomer weight ratio of greater than about 30/70 when the Iodine Value is less than about 25, the level of unsaturation being less than about 65% by weight, wherein said compounds are capable of forming concentrated aqueous compositions with concentrations greater than about 13% by weight at an Iodine Value of greater than about 10 without viscosity modifiers other than normal polar organic solvents present in the raw material of the compound or added electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrinkle reducing composition for use on fabrics, particularly clothing. The composition comprises a wrinkle reducing active, which is made up of an effective amount of silicone and an effective amount of film-forming polymer, and a liquid carrier. The composition is substantially free of starch, modified starch, and mixtures thereof, and results a Loss Modulus Difference of greater than about 3.3.times.10.sup.7 Pascal on fabric.The composition can be incorporated into a spray dispenser that can create an article of manufacture than can facilitate treatment of fabric with the wrinkle reducing composition. The wrinkle reducing actives in the composition can be determined through Dynamic Mechanical Analysis using a 100% cotton broadcloth swatch and a fixed volume of a sample of wrinkle reducing active.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, homogeneous, preferably concentrated, aqueous liquid textile treatment compositions that contain biodegradable diester quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each Q is --O--(O)C-- or --C(O)--O--;n is 1 to 4;each R.sup.1 substituent is a short chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, benzyl group or mixtures thereof;each R.sup.2 is a long chain C.sub.11 -C.sub.21 hydrocarbyl, or substituted hydrocarbyl substituent and the counterion,X.sup.-, can be any softener-compatible anion;wherein the biodegradable quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound is derived from C.sub.11 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clear or translucent, rinse-added fabric softening compositions comprising from about 20% to about 80% biodegradable softener active, from about 2% to about 25% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 mono-alkyl cationic quaternary ammonium compound dispersibility aid, and from about 17% to about 75% non-aqueous organic solvent, wherein the fatty acyl groups of the biodegradable softener active have an average Iodine Value of at least about 50. Preferably the compositions have a viscosity of from about 15 cps to about 500 cps when diluted with from about 1:1 to about 1:5, softening composition to water.

Abstract: Rinse-added fabric softening compositions are provided comprising mixtures of a diester quaternary ammonium fabric softener material, a highly ethoxylated hydrophobic material as a scum dispersant, and a liquid carrier. This mixture prevents the formation of scum caused by the interaction of the diester quaternary ammonium fabric softener material with anionic detergent surfactant and/or detergency builder entrapped in the fabric. These, preferably biodegradable, compositions have good product stability, dispersibility, and concentratability, as well as excellent fabric softening characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed are textile treatment compositions comprising a quaternized di-substituted imidazoline ester fabric softening compound, a nonionic fabric softening compound, and a liquid carrier. The textile treatment compositions of the present invention possess desirable storage-stability, viscosity, and fabric-conditioning properties. The compositions may be in the form of aqueous dispersions or solid compositions releasably affixed to a solid carrier.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing with a detergent. The softening compositions contain certain specific water-soluble, light-stable dyes as colorants at levels which provide consumer acceptable colors. The colorants are added to the finished composition so that the dyes are predominantly outside of the dispersed softener phase, where they remain. The compositions are very desirable in that they are very unlikely to stain fabrics.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions contain certain specific oil-soluble light-stable red dyes and pigments as colorants at levels which provide a pink color. The colorants are difficult to incorporate and require better mixing than water-soluble dyes.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions contain (a) the reaction products of higher fatty acids with a polyamine selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkylalkylenediamines and dialkylenetriamines and mixtures thereof, (b) cationic nitrogenous salts having only one long chain acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and optionally (c) cationic nitrogenous salts having two or more long chain acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon groups or one said group and an arylalkyl group; these compositions provide good softening performance across major types of detergents.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening composition for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening composition has a pH of less than about 7 and contains light-unstable red dyes especially D&C Red #28, to provide a pink color, the softening composition being packaged in a container that protects the dye from light. Light destroys the dye on fabrics, equipment, etc. to avoid dye build-up.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions have a pH of less than about 7 and contain certain specific light-stable dyes at levels which provide a pink color.

Abstract: Liquid fabric softening compositions for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening compositions contain (a) the reaction products of higher fatty acids with a polyamine selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkylalkylenediamines and dialkylenetriamines and mixtures thereof, (b) cationic nitrogenous salts having only one long chain acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and optionally (c) cationic nitrogenous salts having two or more long chain acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon groups or one said group and an arylalkyl group; these compositions provide good softening performance across major types of detergents.