Abstract: A composition comprising between about 30 and 70% by weight of a dialkyldiamido quaternary compound and between about 70 and 30% by weight of a polyoxyalkylene derivative may be coated onto substrates, and the articles thereby obtained are suitable for use as fabric softeners in automatic laundry dryers. The compositions of this invention, when coated onto substrates, are mechanically stable and thus are not dislodged or prematurely released when substrate is flexed or twisted.

Abstract: Water-dilutable compositions consisting essentially of(a) an acylated polyamine derivative selected from the group consisting of:1. a polyamine acylated by introduction of at least one radical of a C.sub.12-24 -fatty acid and oxyalkylated,2. an alkylated derivative of 1.,3. a quaternated derivative of 1 or 2,4. a protonated derivative of 1., 2. or 3.,or a mixture thereof and(b) an alcohol-ether of the average formulaR--O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n H (I),wherein R is C.sub.1-4 -alkyland n is a number from 3 to 12and optionally(c) a hydrophilic surfactantare eminently suitable for finishing, in particular softening, fibrous material.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for aftertreating cellulose and cellulosic materials printed with reactive dyes by treating said printed material with an aqueous liquor that contains at least one cationic assistant, at least one amphoteric and/or at least one cationic fluorescent whitening agent. The prints so obtained have very good washfastness, especially very good wetfastness, and the required degree of whiteness.

Abstract: Novel capped polymeric quaternary ammonium compositions formed by reacting ionene type polymers with tertiary amines are useful as microbicides, corrosion inhibitors, debonding agents, flocculants, softeners, plant growth regulators, and demulsifiers.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition suitable for textile fabrics composed of natural or synthetic fibers, or blends thereof, comprising: one or more ammonium salts having flame retardant properties in admixture with a water soluble amide that thermally decomposes at temperatures below the ignition temperatures of the textile fabrics, the preferred embodiment of which is an admixture of ammonium phosphate, monobasic; ammonium phosphate, dibasic; ammonium sulphate; ammonium bromide; urea; and water; which composition can be topically applied in situ to natural or synthetic fibers, or blends thereof and dried by simple aeration to effectate flame retardability.

Abstract: A process of imparting antistatic surface modifications to protein fibers by treating them with a polymeric high molecular weight quanternary ammonium salt having long chain organo groups as side chains which contain at least 12 carbon atoms in the chain.

Abstract: The present application relates to cationic block polyesters useful as soil release agents, softeners and antistatic agents. In addition to cleaning performance, laundry detergent compositions should have other benefits. One is the ability to impart soil release properties to fabrics woven from polyester fibers.

Abstract: Novel capped polymeric quaternary ammonium compositions formed by reacting ionene type polymers with tertiary amines are useful as microbicides, corrosion inhibitors, debonding agents, flocculants, softeners, and demulsifiers.

Abstract: A concentrated fabric softener having a dual cationic high active system, a sufficient level of fluorescent dye to whiten cotton garments, and a non-ionizing base. The dual active system is included at levels of greater than about 10% and preferably comprises a difatty amido ammonium methyl sulfate and a ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride in a ratio of at least 1.5:1. Use of the concentrated softener results in reduced container size and greater manufacturing efficiencies. Inclusion of fluorescent dye restores whiteness/brightness to cotton garments yellowed by age.

Abstract: Process for producing smooth dry-cellulose containing fabrics with durable softness and dyeable properties are disclosed. Cellulose containing fabric is treated with a solution of crosslinking agent, acid catalyst and a longchain alkyl bishydroxyethyl quaternary amine salt additive. The resultant fabric is smooth-dry durably softened and can be dyed. Printdyeing is accomplished by selective application of the alkyl quaternary to a fabric padded with a crosslinking agent. This treatment is then followed by curing and dyeing. Differential dyeing is accomplished by first treating separate yarns with different solutions containing crosslinking agent with and without the alkyl quaternary, drying, knitting, curing and then dyeing the knitted fabric.

Abstract: The present application relates to cationic block polyesters useful as soil relese agents, softeners and antistatic agents. In addition to cleaning performance, laundry detergent compositions should have other benefits. One is the ability to impart soil release properties to fabrics woven from polyester fibers.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for finishing knitted fabric to prevent cut edges from rolling up while the knitted fabric is being converted into garments. 0.2 to 1 percent, based on the weight of the knitted fabric, of a copolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone and dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate or methacrylate, the alkyl groups preferably being lower alkyl groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 10% of the amino groups being present in the quaternary form, is applied to the knitted fabric. The copolymer is preferably applied to the fabric from an aqueous solution.

Abstract: Leach-resistant antimicrobial fabrics are provided which comprise a non-woven substrate, e.g. cellulose, polyethylene or polypropylene; a non-leachable bioactive amount of a silicone quaternary amine, preferably 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-propyloctadecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; and an organic titanate, preferably triethanolamine titanium chelate. If alcohol and water repellency are desired properties of the fabric, then the fabric further comprises a fluorocarbon repellent with an optional fluorocarbon extender.

Abstract: A process for aftertreating cellulosic fibre material using an aqueous liquor which comprises(A) a diquaternary ammonium salt of formula ##STR1## wherein Q is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be interrupted in the chain by oxygen atoms and is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy groups,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other an aliphatic radical of 6 to 24 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 to R.sub.6 are each independently of the other lower alkyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl or lower alkoxy-lower alkyl,X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each oxygen or --NH--,Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene, andY.crclbar. is an anion of a strong inorganic or organic acid, and(B) a polybasic nitrogen-containing polycondensate.

Abstract: Processes for producing multicolor crossdyed cellulosic fabrics which are fully or partly crosslinked are disclosed. These processes include: (1) crosslinking preselected areas of fabric with a grafted cationic group and leaving other areas untreated; immersing the fabric in an acidic anionic dyebath to dye the cationic areas and then immersing in a different colored, alkaline, unreactive dyestuff dyebath to dye the untreated areas and produce a bicolored fabric, (2) crosslinking fabric areas with a grafter cationic group and then the remaining areas with an anionic group; immersing in an acidic, anionic dyebath to dye the cationic areas and the immersing in a different colored cationic dyebath to dye the anionic areas and produce bicolored fabric, and (3) preselecting and treating areas of fabric to be cationic, anionic and untreated; immersion dyeing as above the cationic, untreated and then the anionic areas of fabric to produce a multicolored fabric.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is alkyl having 1 or 2 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is linear alkyl having 1 or 2, or from 12 to 16, carbon atoms,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each chlorine or hydrogen, andX.sup.n.crclbar. is an anion, where n is the anion valence,with the proviso that R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are not both hydrogen.

Abstract: Materials made of polyhydroxylated or polyaminated polymers can be rendered bacteriostatic or fungistatic by treating the materials with a solution of certain N-oxiranemethane N,N,N-trialkylammonium compounds in a base, and either spin drying the treated material and storing it protected from air for at least three hours, or drying the treated material and holding it at a temperature higher than 80.degree. C.

Abstract: A material for depositing perfume on a surface comprises particles having a size of 0.1 to 2000 microns, the particles containing a perfume and a matrix material, the matrix material being a cationic component, optionally together with a nonionic component. When the nonionic component is present the cationic to nonionic ratio is at least 5:1. The particles may be incorporated in a solid or liquid fabric washing detergent composition or hard surface cleaner. Suitable cationic materials include quaternary ammonium compounds. Suitable nonionic materials include esters of polyhydric alcohols, fatty alcohols and derivatives thereof. Compared to products containing the same amount of perfume in the free state, the products of the invention give improved deposition and perfume retention on the treated surfaces.

Abstract: The treatment of cellulosic fibre materials before or after dyeing or printing with direct or reactive dyestuffs is carried out with aqueous liquors which contain quaternized polyethers which are obtained by condensation of N-2-hydroxyalkylamines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently of each other, denote hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical andR denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl radical or one of the hydroxyalkyl groups ##STR2## with the proviso that the amount of N-2-hydroxyalkylamines in which R stands for a hydroxyalkyl group accounts for no more than 20 percent by weight of the hydroxyalkylamines used,if desired by co-condensation with polyols of the formulaA(OH).sub.n IIin whichA denotes a 2-, 3- or 4-valent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical andn is a number from 2 to 4,and subsequent quaternization.

Abstract: Processes for dyeing, print-dyeing and differentially dyeing smooth-dry cellulose containing fabric are disclosed. Cellulose containing fabric is treated with a solution of crosslinking agent and a reactive additive which can be either polyethylene glycol or choline quaternary. The resultant fabric can then be dyed with a cellulosic dye. Print-dyeing is accomplished by selective application of a choline quaternary to a fabric padded crosslinking agent or by printing with a combination of crosslinking agent and choline quaternary on an untreated cellulosic fabric. These treatments are then followed by curing and dyeing. Differential dyeing is accomplished by first treating separate yarns with different solutions containing crosslinking agent with and without choline quaternary, drying, knitting, curing and dyeing the knitted fabric.

Abstract: Method for preparing N-oxiranemethane N,N,N-trialkylammonium compounds by reacting epichlorhydrin with a dialkylamine to form a hydroxy compound, cooling the hydroxy compound, increasing the concentration of hydroxy ions in the reaction mixture to form a compound of the formula ##STR1## and reacting this latter compound at room temperature in acetonitrile with a benzyl compound, for example benzyl bromide.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds suitable for use in finishing cellulose fiber containing textile material are described. The compounds are of the general formula ##EQU1## wherein k is an integer of 1-2,n is an integer of 1-3,X is an anion of a strong acid, andY is selected from among ##STR1## which are bound to the nitrogen atoms of a heterocyclic compound, n, which is a 5 or 6 membered ring.

Abstract: A system for eliminating odors by using an odor scavenger member having a textile substrate or the like impregnated with odor scavenging materials such as N-trisubstituted ammonium-2-hydroxy-3-halopropryl compounds or salts of epoxy propyl ammonium compounds such as glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride. Such members, and the methods of making and using same are included.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for imparting to cellulose or cellulose-containing textile materials durable press properties by treating cellulose or cellulose-containing textile materials by applying to the textile materials a treating composition of (a) about 1-25% by weight, based on dry weight of the material, of an activated water-soluble bisvinyl compound and (b) about 0.2-25% by weight, based on dry weight of material, of (1) a copolymer having a Tg<20.degree. C., said copolymer being produced from a monomer mixture containing (i) about 0.25-99.5% by weight, based on weight of copolymer, of a quaternary monomer obtained by reacting an epihalohydrin having the formula, ##STR1## with an ammonium salt having the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R)C(O)O-A-N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 HY, wherein R is H or methyl, A is a (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6) alkylene group having at least two carbons in a chain between adjoined O and N atoms or A is a polyoxyethylene group, (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n CH.sub.2 CH.sub.

Abstract: The use as antimicrobial agents of organosilicon quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein m+n is 16 to 19, m is 1 to 6, and n is 13 to 17 or m+n is 20 to 23, m is 4 to 11 and n is 9 to 17; X is a halogen; and Y is a hydrolyzable radical or hydroxy group.Substrates, such as cellulose fabrics, can be impregnated with these compounds, so that the growth of disease causing microorganisms in and on the substrates is inhibited.

Abstract: Padding liquors or printing pastes which contain at least one compound which is free from ionic groups and possesses one or more glycidyl radicals are used for dyeing and printing cellulose fibres or textile materials containing cellulose fibres with water-soluble reactive dyestuffs in the absence of alkalis or alkaline compounds.

Abstract: For fiber dressing an antistatic, heat-stable fiber lubricating agent, which contains a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl group, R.sub.2 denotes a C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl group or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 denote identical or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups is used.

Abstract: Use of quaternary ether amines of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical of from 12 to 24 carbon atoms, X and Y stand for hydrogen or methyl, but do not both represent methyl at the same time, n is a number of from 1 to 5, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 stand for alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A is the methosulfate, chloride, or the dimetho- or triethophosphate anion, as processing agents in the preparation and processing of native and synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A fabric of cellulosic fibers, particularly natural cellulosic fibers, of improved dyeability having a polymer of a monomer containing a quarternary amine group dispersed in the fibers with no phase separation is discharge printed. The improved cellulosic fibers can be prepared by impregnating a monomer containing a quarternary amine group into cellulosic fibers and polymerizing the monomer in the fibers. This treatment of cellulosic fibers with the polymer of a quarternary amine monomer can be advantageously utilized in the discharge printing of a fabric from a blend of hydrophobic synthetic/cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: The castor based quaternaries of the instant invention are prepared by condensing a castor fatty acid with the amino protons of a diamine containing a tertiary amino group at one end to form an intermediate product and then quaternizing the intermediate product.

Abstract: A softening agent is provided which contains(a) a diester/amine adduct of the formula ##STR1## in which X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are --H, 1-4 C alkyl, 2-4 C hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyhalogenalkyl or ##STR2## Y.sub.1 is 1-4 C alkyl or ##STR3## R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are 12-22 C alkyl or alkenyl,A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 are 2-3 C alkylene or 2-hydroxy-n-propylenem, s, s' and s" are 1 or 2 andn is 1, 2, 3 or 4, and(b) a quaternary ammonium salt of the formula ##STR4## in which Q.sub.1 and T.sub.2 are --H, 1-8 C alkyl or 2-8 C alkenyl,Q.sub.2 is 1-8 C alkyl or 2-8 C alkenyl,Q.sub.3, T.sub.1 and T.sub.3 are 8-30 C alkyl or alkenyl,Q.sub.4 is 1-30 C alkyl or 2-30 C alkenyl andD.sub.1.sup..crclbar. and E.sub.1.sup..crclbar. are an anion imparting water-solubility or water-dispersability.These softening agent are valuable for use as after-rinse softeners and hair-conditioners.

Abstract: A process for printing and dyeing textile materials consists in treating in the absence of alkali, with an epoxide of the general formula ##STR1## IN WHICH Y represents a member for the completion of a 5-membered to 7-membered ring,R.sub.1 represnts a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group which is substituted by an OH group, preferably the methyl group,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or methyl,X.sup.n(-) represents an anion andN represents 1, 2 or 3, and, after the latter has been fixed, in dyeing with an anionic dyestuff by known methods.

Abstract: A method for modifying fibers of a fabric which comprises applying an effective amount of a heat activated fiber modifying agent to a fabric, applying an effective amount of a deactivating agent to one surface of the fabric, such surface being opposite a surface containing fibers wet with the heat activated fiber modifying agent, heating the surface of the fabric containing the heat activated fiber modifying agent for a period of time effective to initiate a chemical reaction between the fibers wet with the heat activated fiber modifying agent and such agent while maintaining a temperature differential between the heated surface of the fabric containing the fibers wet with the heat activated fiber modifying agent and the opposite surface of the fabric containing the deactivating agent, quenching the resulting chemical reaction and recovering a product having controlled fiber modification.

Abstract: A method for modifying fibers of a fabric which comprises the steps of applying an effective amount of a heat activated fiber modifying agent to a fabric, heating a portion of the fabric for a period of time effective to initiate a chemical reaction between the fibers of the fabric being heated and the fiber modifying agent while maintaining a temperature differential between the heated portion of the fabric and the remainder of the fabric to thus control the area of penetration of the chemical reaction into the fabric, quenching the chemical reaction, and thereafter recovering the product.

Abstract: Process for the treatment of cellulose fibres in the form of a doubled pre-drawn sliver, by impregnating with fixing agents of the formula ##STR1## IN WHICH: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, or hydroxyl-substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be jointed to form a ring with N,R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl,X.sup.n(-) represents an anion andn represents 1, 2 or 3,And with adhesives, and subsequently subjecting to a fixing process.

Abstract: Described are antistatic and softener compositions for application to textiles consisting of (a) the reaction product of a member of the group consisting of alkylating, arylating and aralkylating agents and a condensation product of alkylolamine and carboxylic acid, the carboxylic acid containing at least twelve carbon atoms, e.g., the condensate of stearic acid and diethanolamine quaternized with dimethyl sulfate, and (b) an inorganic salt of an alkali or alkaline earth metal which improves the antistatic qualities of the composition and does not significantly impair the softening qualities thereof, e.g., lithium chloride.

Abstract: Diethylaminoethyl (DEAE)-Cotton, prepared so that the tertiary amine nitrogens have unshared electrons and are thus in the Lewis-base form, is reacted with an alcoholic solution of an alpha-omega dihaloalkane to quaternize amino groups. The fabric produced by this process is crosslinked between tertiary amine nitrogen groups in cellulose and every alkylene group introduced is connected to two quaternary ammonium ions. The products of this process have strong base anion exchange properties and fabrics of high nitrogen content are imparted both wet and dry crease resistance.

Abstract: Quaternary N-(2,3-epoxyalkyl)-ammonium compounds of the formula ##STR1## IN WHICH Y represents a sulphur atom, a CH.sub.2 group, a simple C-C bond or especially an oxygen atom,R.sub.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group substituted by an OH group or preferably the methyl group,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or methyl,X.sup.n(.sup.-) represents an anion andn represents 1, 2 or 3Are used as fixing agents for substantive dyestuffs on cellulose fibre materials.

Abstract: Amine oxides of the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.fwdarw.O, in which R.sup.1 is medium- to long-chain alkyl, R.sup.2 is short- to long-chain alkyl or polyethyleneglycol, R.sup.3 is short chain alkyl or polyethyleneglycol, with the provisos that the polyethylene glycol groups together have not more than 10 glycol units, and that R.sup.3 is polyglycol if R.sup.2 is medium- to long-chain alkyl, are useful as antistatic agents in lubricating agents for synthetic fibers. The amine oxides are distinguished by a good thermal stability, are low-volatile, non-corrosive, compatible with usual lubricating agents and soluble in aqueous and oily lubricating compositions.