EP4077623B1 - Textile treatment composition - Google Patents

Description

The present invention describes a composition for textile cleaning and care as well as its use and method using such a composition. In particular, the invention describes a composition which, in addition to other components, contains unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids and unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols.

The mechanical cleaning of textile fabrics is usually not only used to remove dirt and stains but also to care for the textile. The care of textiles includes areas as diverse as scenting, dyeing or finishing. Another aspect of textile care concerns the influence on the perceived surface softness of the textile, which is supposed to be improved by softening active ingredients in the machine washing process.

Fabric softeners are usually added to the washing liquor in the last rinse cycle of machine washing in order to prevent the "dry stiffness" effect that occurs when laundry dries. The dry rigidity is caused by the formation of hydrogen bonds between the cellulose fibers. The softening active ingredients lie on the surface of the fibers and thus weaken the interactions between the fibers. Due to the reduced stiffness of the item of laundry, the effort required when ironing is reduced and the wearing comfort is increased.

The group of softening active ingredients includes in particular synthetic compounds from the groups of esterquat, cationic polymers and silicones.

The German patent specification DE 197 14 044 C1 For example, discloses fabric softener compositions based on a combination of esterquats and silicones.

The international patent application WO 2019/070838 A1 describes aqueous fabric softener compositions which contain a combination of a cationic polymer and a saturated fatty acid. The compositions may include unsaturated fatty acids as an optional additive. Other fabric softener compositions are available US 2006/122087 A1 , US 2016/289602 A1 , US 7,718,596 B2 , US 6,897,194 B2 and EP 3 181 667 A1 known.

The European patent application EP 2 997 959 A1 describes a cosmetic formulation which, in addition to an esterquat, can also contain unsaturated fatty alcohols.

Against this technical background, the task was to provide a textile treatment agent which, based on natural raw materials, achieves a fabric softening effect that is noticeable to the consumer while largely avoiding synthetic active ingredients. The textile treatment agent should be able to be formulated and used as a liquid, for example as a highly concentrated liquid, in particular as a surfactant-rich and low-water formulation Incorporation into water-soluble packaged dosage units (detergent sachets) may be suitable. The textile treatment agent should be able to be formulated as an independent fabric softener as well as as a component of a full-fledged textile detergent or a textile treatment additive, for example a fragrance composition or a dye. Finally, unlike conventional fabric softeners, which are introduced into the washing liquor towards the end of the washing process, the textile treatment agents should be metered into the washing liquor at the beginning of a washing process.

This task was solved by combining specific unsaturated fatty acids and fatty alcohols in a surfactant-organic carrier.

1. a) mindestens eine ungesättigte C₁₈-C₂₄ Fettsäure;
2. b) mindestens ein ungesättigter C₂₀-C₂₄ Fettalkohol;
3. c) 5 bis 80 Gew.-% Tensid und/oder organisches Lösungsmittel.

A first subject of the claim is a composition containing textile treatment

1. a) at least one unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid;
2. b) at least one unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol;
3. c) 5 to 80% by weight of surfactant and/or organic solvent.

In addition to a carrier based on surfactant and/or organic solvents, the composition according to the invention comprises, as further essential components, at least one unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol and at least one unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid.

The compositions can contain a single unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid or a mixture of different unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids.

For the technical effect of the composition, in particular its fabric softening effect, it has proven to be advantageous if the proportion by weight of the unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid in the total weight of the composition is 0.01 to 12% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 8% by weight .-% and in particular 0.01 to 4% by weight.

Particularly preferred unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids are selected from the group α-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, vaccenoic acid, oleic acid, elaidic acid, gondoic acid ((11Z)-11-eicosenoic acid), gadoleic acid ((9Z) -9-eicosenoic acid), erucic acid and nervonic acid.

The monounsaturated fatty acids have proven to be technically particularly effective C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids, with the ω-9 fatty acids being particularly preferred. Compositions which are particularly preferred due to their fabric softening effect are therefore characterized in that the unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid is selected from the group of ω-9 fatty acids, in particular from the group of oleic acid, gondoic acid and erucic acid, most preferably from the group of gondoic acid.

As stated above, the compositions can also contain mixtures of various unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids. Due to their availability and their impressive fabric softening effect, the use of a mixture of oleic acid, gondoic acid and erucic acid is particularly preferred.

A second essential component of the compositions is the at least one unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol.

Again, the compositions can contain a single unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol or a mixture of different unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols.

The proportion by weight of the unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol in the total weight of the composition is preferably 0.01 to 12% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 8% by weight and in particular 0.01 to 4% by weight.

With regard to their fabric softening effect, the use of unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols is particularly preferred, selected from the group of monounsaturated fatty alcohols. The unsaturated C ₁₆ -C ₂₂ fatty alcohol is particularly preferably selected from the group palmitoleyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, cis-11-eicosen-1-ol, and erucyl alcohol (cis-13-docosen-1-ol), most preferably from the group cis -11-eicosen-1-ol and erucyl alcohol.

Due to their availability and their impressive fabric softening effect, the use of a mixture of cis-11-eicosen-1-ol and erucyl alcohol is particularly preferred.

The weight ratio of unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid to unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol is preferably 10:1 to 1:10, preferably 2:1 to 1:2 and in particular 5:4 to 4:5. Appropriate mixtures are available from sustainable sources and can be easily incorporated into the compositions.

In summary, a particularly preferred composition is characterized in that it contains a) mixtures of oleic acid, gondoic acid and erucic acid, b) mixtures of cis-11-eicosen-1-ol and erucyl alcohol and c) 5 to 80% by weight of surfactant and/or contains organic solvent.

In addition to the previously described unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids and unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols, the compositions can also contain their esters. The content of the compositions in corresponding esters is due less to the desired fabric softening effect than to the origin of the unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids and unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols essential to the invention from sustainable sources.

In particular, in all those cases in which the unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid and/or the unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol were not produced synthetically but come from a natural source, the compositions can further contain a vegetable oil. Preferred Compositions are characterized in that they contain a vegetable oil from the group of olive oil, pecan oil and jojoba oil, preferably from the group of jojoba oil.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the composition contains an active ingredient mixture with the INCI name Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters.

In summary, a particularly preferred composition is characterized in that it contains an active ingredient mixture with the INCI name Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters and 5 to 80% by weight of surfactant and/or organic solvent.

The compositions contain 5 to 80% by weight of surfactant and/or organic solvent as a further essential component. It is particularly preferred if the composition contains surfactant and organic solvent.

The proportion by weight of the surfactant in the total weight of the composition is preferably 5 to 60% by weight, particularly preferably 10 to 50% by weight and in particular 25 to 50% by weight. These proportions by weight have proven to be particularly advantageous in relation to optimizing the cleaning effect of the composition.

The group of surfactants includes non-ionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants. The compositions according to the invention can comprise one or more of the surfactants mentioned. Preferred compositions contain at least one anionic surfactant and/or at least one nonionic surfactant as surfactant. The combination of anionic and nonionic surfactant is particularly preferred.

The anionic surfactant is preferably selected from the group comprising C ₉ -C ₁₃ alkyl benzene sulfonates, olefin sulfonates, C ₁₂ -C ₁₈ alkane sulfonates, ester sulfonates, alk(en)yl sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates and mixtures thereof. Compositions which comprise C ₉ -C ₁₃ alkyl benzene sulfonates and fatty alcohol ether sulfates as anionic surfactant have particularly good dispersing properties. The surfactants of the sulfonate type are preferably C ₉ -C ₁₃ alkylbenzene sulfonates, olefin sulfonates, that is, mixtures of alkene and hydroxyalkane sulfonates and disulfonates, such as those obtained, for example, from C ₁₂ -C ₁₈ monoolefins with a terminal or internal double bond by sulfonation with gaseous sulfur trioxide and subsequent alkaline or acid hydrolysis of the sulfonation products. Also suitable are C ₁₂ -C ₁₈ alkane sulfonates and the esters of α-sulfofatty acids (ester sulfonates), for example the α-sulfonated methyl esters of hydrogenated coconut, palm kernel or tallow fatty acids.

Alk(en)yl sulfates are the alkali and in particular the sodium salts of the sulfuric acid monoesters of the C ₁₂ -C ₁₈ fatty alcohols, for example from coconut fatty alcohol, tallow fatty alcohol, lauryl, myristyl, cetyl or stearyl alcohol or the C ₁₀ -C ₂₀ oxo alcohols and those half esters of secondary alcohols of these chain lengths are preferred. Of interest in washing technology are the C ₁₂ -C ₁₆ alkyl sulfates and C ₁₂ -C ₁₅ alkyl sulfates and C ₁₄ -C ₁₅ alkyl sulfates are preferred. 2,3-alkyl sulfates are also suitable anionic surfactants.

The preferred alk(en)yl sulfates are the salts of the sulfuric acid half esters of fatty alcohols with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example from coconut fatty alcohol, tallow fatty alcohol, lauryl, myristyl, cetyl or stearyl alcohol or the oxo alcohols with 10 to 20 carbon atoms and those half esters of secondary alcohols of these chain lengths are preferred. For washing technology reasons, the alkyl sulfates with 12 to 16 carbon atoms and alkyl sulfates with 12 to 15 carbon atoms and alkyl sulfates with 14 and 15 carbon atoms are preferred. 2,3-alkyl sulfates are also suitable anionic surfactants.

Also fatty alcohol ether sulfates, such as the sulfuric acid monoesters of the straight-chain or branched C ₇ -C ₂₁ alcohols ethoxylated with 1 to 6 moles of ethylene oxide, such as 2-methyl-branched C9-11 alcohols with an average of 3.5 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) or C12- 18-fatty alcohols with 1 to 4 EO are suitable. Alkyl ether sulfates with the formula (A-1) are preferred.

R ¹ -O-(AO) _n -SO ₃ ^- X ⁺ (A-1)

In this formula (A-1), R ¹ represents a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical, preferably a linear, unsubstituted alkyl radical, particularly preferably a fatty alcohol radical. Preferred radicals R ¹ of the formula (A-1) are selected from decyl, undecyl, dodecyl, tridecyl, tetradecyl, pentadecyl, hexadecyl, heptadecyl, octadecyl, nonadecyl, eicosyl radicals and mixtures thereof, where the Representatives with an even number of carbon atoms are preferred. Particularly preferred radicals R ¹ of the formula (A-1) are derived from fatty alcohols with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example from coconut fatty alcohol, tallow fatty alcohol, lauryl, myristyl, cetyl or stearyl alcohol or from oxo alcohols with 10 to 20 carbon atoms .

AO in formula (A-1) represents an ethylene oxide (EO) or propylene oxide (PO) group, preferably an ethylene oxide group. The index n of the formula (A-1) is an integer from 1 to 50, preferably from 1 to 20 and in particular from 2 to 10. Very particularly preferred is n 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8. X is a single-quality cation or the n-ten part of an N-quality cation, preferably the alkali metal ions and below Na ⁺ or K ⁺ , where NA ⁺ is extremely preferred. _Further ^{cations _ _ _ _}

mit k = 11 bis 19, n = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 oder 8. Ganz besonders bevorzugte Vertreter sind Na Fettalkoholethersulfate mit 12 bis 18 C-Atomen und 2 EO (k = 11 bis 13, n = 2 in Formel A-1). Der angegebenen Ethoxylierungsgrad stellt einen statistischen Mittelwert dar, der für ein spezielles Produkt eine ganze oder eine gebrochene Zahl sein kann. Die angegebenen Alkoxylierungsgrade stellen statistische Mittelwerte dar, die für ein spezielles Produkt eine ganze oder eine gebrochene Zahl sein können. Bevorzugte Alkoxylate/Ethoxylate weisen eine eingeengte Homologenverteilung auf (narrow range ethoxylates, NRE).Particularly preferred compositions contain an alkyl ether sulfate selected from fatty alcohol ether sulfates of the formula A-2

with k = 11 to 19, n = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8. Very particularly preferred representatives are Na fatty alcohol ether sulfates with 12 to 18 carbon atoms and 2 EO (k = 11 to 13, n = 2 in Formula A-1). The The stated degree of ethoxylation represents a statistical average, which can be a whole or a fractional number for a specific product. The alkoxylation levels reported represent statistical averages, which may be a whole or a fractional number for a specific product. Preferred alkoxylates/ethoxylates have a narrow homolog distribution (narrow range ethoxylates, NRE).

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the composition contains C _9-13 alkyl benzene sulfonates and, if appropriate, additional fatty alcohol ether sulfates as anionic surfactant.

in der
R' und R" unabhängig H oder Alkyl sind und zusammen 9 bis 19, vorzugsweise 9 bis 15 und insbesondere 9 bis 13 C-Atome enthalten, und Y⁺ ein einwertiges Kation oder den n-ten Teil eines n-wertigen Kations (insbesondere Na⁺) bedeuten.It is particularly preferred if the composition contains at least one anionic surfactant of the formula (A-3),

in the
R' and R" are independently H or alkyl and together contain 9 to 19, preferably 9 to 15 and in particular 9 to 13 carbon atoms, and Y ⁺ is a monovalent cation or the nth part of an n-valent cation (in particular Na ⁺ ) mean.

In summary, preferred compositions contain as surfactant at least one anionic surfactant, preferably at least one anionic surfactant from the group consisting of C _8-18 alkyl benzene sulfonates, C _8-18 olefin sulfonates, C _12-18 alkane sulfonates, C _8-18 ester sulfonates, C _8-18 alkyl sulfates, C _8-18 alkenyl sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates, in particular at least one anionic surfactant from the group of C _8-18 alkyl benzene sulfonates.

The composition can also have at least one nonionic surfactant, preferably together with at least one anionic surfactant. The group of nonionic surfactants includes alkoxylated fatty alcohols, alkoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, fatty acid amides, alkoxylated fatty acid amides, polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, alkylphenol polyglycol ethers, amine oxides, alkyl polyglucosides and mixtures thereof.

The nonionic surfactant used is preferably alkoxylated, advantageously ethoxylated, in particular primary alcohols with preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms and an average of 4 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) per mole of alcohol, in which the alcohol residue can be linear or preferably methyl-branched in the 2-position or may contain linear and methyl-branched radicals in the mixture, as are usually present in oxo alcohol radicals. In particular, however, alcohol ethoxylates with linear residues from alcohols of native origin with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example from coconut, palm, tallow or oleyl alcohol, and an average of 5 to 8 EO per mole of alcohol are preferred. The preferred ethoxylated alcohols include, for example, C12-14 alcohols with 4 EO or 7 EO, C9-11 alcohol with 7 EO, C13-15 alcohols with 5 EO, 7 EO or 8 EO, C ₁₂ -C ₁₈ alcohols with 5 EO or 7 EO and mixtures of these. The ethoxylation levels reported represent statistical averages, which may be a whole or a fractional number for a specific product. Preferred alcohol ethoxylates have a narrow homolog distribution (narrow range ethoxylates, NRE). In addition to these non-ionic surfactants, fatty alcohols with more than 12 EO can also be used. Examples of this are tallow fatty alcohol with 14 EO, 25 EO, 30 EO or 40 EO. Nonionic surfactants that contain EO and PO (propylene oxide) groups together in the molecule can also be used according to the invention. Also suitable are a mixture of a (more) branched ethoxylated fatty alcohol and an unbranched ethoxylated fatty alcohol, such as a mixture of a C ₁₆ -C ₁₈ fatty alcohol with 7 EO and 2-propylheptanol with 7 EO. The washing, cleaning, after-treatment or washing aid particularly preferably contains a C ₁₂ -C ₁₈ fatty alcohol with 7 EO or a C ₁₃ -C ₁₅ oxo alcohol with 7 EO as a nonionic surfactant.

• R³ für einen linearen oder verzweigten C₈-C₁₈-Alkylrest, einen Arylrest oder Alkylarylrest,
• AO unabhängig voneinander für eine Ethylenoxid- (EO) oder Propylenoxid- (PO) Gruppierung,
• m für ganze Zahlen von 1 bis 50 stehen.

The detergent particularly preferably contains at least one nonionic surfactant according to the formula (N-1) R ³ -O-(AO) _m -H, in which

• R ³ represents a linear or branched C ₈ -C ₁₈ alkyl radical, an aryl radical or alkylaryl radical,
• AO independently for an ethylene oxide (EO) or propylene oxide (PO) group,
• m stand for integers from 1 to 50.

In the above formula, R ¹ represents a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl radical. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, R ¹ is a linear or branched alkyl radical with 5 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably with 7 to 25 carbon atoms and in particular with 10 to 19 carbon atoms. Preferred radicals R ¹ are selected from decyl, undecyl, dodecyl, tridecyl, tetradecyl, pentadecyl, hexadecyl, heptadecyl, octadecyl, nonadecyl radicals and mixtures thereof, with the representatives with an even number of carbon atoms being preferred . Particularly preferred radicals R ¹ are derived from fatty alcohols with 12 to 19 carbon atoms, for example from coconut fatty alcohol, tallow fatty alcohol, lauryl, myristyl, cetyl or stearyl alcohol or from oxo alcohols with 10 to 19 carbon atoms.

AO of formula (N-1) is an ethylene oxide (EO) or propylene oxide (PO) moiety, preferably an ethylene oxide moiety. The index m of the formula (N-1) is an integer from 1 to 50, preferably 2 to 20 and preferably 2 to 10. In particular, m is 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. The agent according to the invention can be mixtures of nonionic surfactants contain different degrees of ethoxylation. Surfactants with degrees of alkoxylation/ethoxylation of at least 5 are preferred.

mit k = 9 bis 17, m = 3, 4, 5, 6 oder 7. Ganz besonders bevorzugte Vertreter sind Fettalkohole mit 10 bis 18 C-Atomen und mit 7 EO (k = 11-17, m = 7 in Formel N-2).Particularly preferred fatty alcohol alkoxylates are those of the formula

with k = 9 to 17, m = 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. Particularly preferred representatives are fatty alcohols with 10 to 18 carbon atoms and with 7 EO (k = 11-17, m = 7 in formula N- 2).

Corresponding fatty alcohol or oxo alcohol ethoxylates are available under the sales names Dehydol ^® LT7 (BASF), Lutensol ^® AO7 (BASF), Lutensol ^® M7 (BASF) and Neodol ^® 45-7 (Shell Chemicals).

In summary, compositions are preferred which have as surfactant at least one non-ionic surfactant, preferably a non-ionic surfactant from the group of ethoxylated primary C _8-18 alcohols, preferably the C _12-14 alcohols with 4 EO or 7 EO, the C _{9- 11} alcohols with 7 EO, the C _13-15 alcohols with 5 EO, 7 EO or 8 EO, the C _13-15 oxo alcohols with 7 EO or 8 EO, the C _12-18 alcohols with 5 EO or 7 EO, especially the C _13-15 oxo alcohols with 8 EO.

For the cleaning performance of the compositions, their storage stability and for the incorporation of the unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids and unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols essential to the invention, it has proven to be advantageous if the composition contains anionic surfactant and nonionic surfactant and the weight ratio of anionic Surfactant to nonionic surfactant is 4:1 to 1:4, preferably 2:1 to 1:2 and in particular 3:2 to 2:3.

As a further optional component, preferred compositions contain soap, the proportion by weight of which in the total weight of the composition is preferably 0.2 to 15% by weight, preferably 2 to 12% by weight and in particular 4 to 10% by weight. Saturated fatty acid soaps, such as the salts of lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, hydrogenated erucic acid and behenic acid, are particularly suitable. The soaps may be in the form of their sodium, potassium or magnesium or ammonium salts or salts of mono-, di- or triethanolamine.

The proportion by weight of the organic solvent in the total weight of the composition is preferably 5 to 50% by weight, preferably 9 to 40% by weight and in particular 12 to 21% by weight.

The group of these organic solvents includes Ethanol, N-Propanol, I-Propanol, Butanolen, Glycol, Propandiol, Bustiol, Methylpropandiol, Glycerin, Diglykol, propyldiglycol, Butyldiglycol, Hexylenglycol, Ethylene Glycoleth YLlether, ethylene glycolpropylether, ethylene glycolmono-n butylet, diethylene glycolmethyl ether , diethylene glycol ethyl ether, propylene glycol methyl ether, propylene glycol ethyl ether, propylene glycol propyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monoethyl ether, methoxytriglycol, ethoxytriglycol, butoxytriglycol, 1-butoxyethoxy-2-propanol, 3-methyl-3-methoxybutanol, propylene glycol t-butyl ether, di-n -octyl ether and their mixtures. In terms of manufacturability and storability as well as the cleaning effect, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the organic solvent is selected from the group of propylene glycol, glycerin and ethanol.

Preferred detergents contain one or more enzyme preparation(s) as a further optional component. The proportion by weight of the enzyme preparation in the total weight of the detergent is preferably 0.1 to 15% by weight, preferably 0.5 to 12% by weight and in particular 1 to 10% by weight.

The enzyme of the enzyme preparation is preferably selected from protease, amylase, lipase, mannanase, cellulase, pectate lyase or mixtures thereof.

The enzymes contained in the compositions according to the invention can be adsorbed on carrier substances and/or embedded in coating substances in order to protect them against premature inactivation.

In addition to the aforementioned active substances, the compositions according to the invention preferably contain further active substances, in particular active substances selected from the group of electrolytes, perfumes, perfume carriers, fluorescent agents, dyes, hydrotropes, foam inhibitors, anti-redeposition agents, graying inhibitors, shrinkage inhibitors, anti-crease agents, color transfer inhibitors, antimicrobial active ingredients, germicides, fungicides , antioxidants, preservatives, corrosion inhibitors, antistatics, bittering agents, ironing aids, repellents and impregnating agents, swelling and anti-slip agents, softening components and UV absorbers.

The compositions according to the invention are characterized by a surprising fabric softening effect on textiles. Corresponding compositions therefore do not necessarily require the addition of common fabric softening active ingredients such as esterquats, textile-softening layered silicates, cationic polymers or silicones.

Preferred compositions are characterized in that, based on their total weight, they comprise less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.1% by weight and in particular no esterquats.

The term "esterquat" as used herein refers to esters of quaternary ammonium polyols, particularly quaternary ammonium diols and/or triols, such as triethanolmethylammonium or diethanoldimethylammonium, with fatty acids.

In general, the use of esterquats in cosmetic products, detergents and after-treatment agents, especially in fabric softeners, is known in the prior art. These help to improve the soft feel, reduce the static charge on the textile fabrics and reduce the drying time.

The group of esterquats includes, for example, compounds of the formula N ⁺ (R ¹ ) ₄ - _n ((CH ₂ ) _m -OC(O)-R ² ) _n X ^- , where each R ¹ independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted, linear or is branched alkyl or alkenyl, preferably an unsubstituted or hydroxy-substituted alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; each R ² is a linear or branched, substituted or is unsubstituted alkyl or alkenyl or a substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)aryl having up to 26 carbon atoms, preferably linear unsubstituted C10-26 alkyl; n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, preferably 1, 2 or 3; m is an integer from 1 to 20, preferably 1 to 4; and X ^- is any anion.

In various embodiments, in the compounds of the formula N ⁺ (R ¹ ) ₄ - _n ((CH ₂ ) _m -OC(O)-R ² ) _n is X ^- , where n is 2 or 3, preferably 2; and/or m 1, 2, 3 or 4, preferably 2 and/or each R ¹ independently selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, hydroxymethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl and 3-hydroxy-propyl, preferably a first R ¹ is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl and iso-butyl and a second R ¹ is selected from methyl , ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, hydroxymethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl and 3-hydroxypropyl; and/or each R ² independently selected from linear, unsubstituted C _12-20 alkyl, preferably C _12-18 alkyl; and/or X ^- is selected from inorganic or organic anions, in particular fluoride, chloride, bromide and methosulfate.

The group of esterquats includes in particular compounds of the formula N ⁺ (R ¹ ) ₄ - _n ((CH ₂ ) _m -OC(O)-R ² ) _n X ^- , where n = 2 and m = 2, the first R ¹ is selected from methyl and ethyl, preferably methyl, the second R ¹ is selected from methyl and 2-hydroxyethyl, preferably 2-hydroxyethyl, and each R ² is linear, unsubstituted C _12-18 alkyl. Such esterquats are bis(acyloxyethyl)hydroxyethylmethylammonium compounds. The counterion is preferably methosulfate. Such esterquats are commercially available, for example, under the trade name ^Dehyquart® AU-57 (BASF SE, DE).

Preferred compositions are further characterized in that, based on their total weight, they comprise less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.1% by weight and in particular no textile-softening layered silicates.

The group of textile-softening layered silicates includes, among others, smectite clays. Preferred smectite clays are beidellite clays, hectorite clays, laponite clays, montmorillonite clays, nontronite clays, saponite clays, sauconite clays and mixtures thereof. Montmorillonite clays are the preferred softening clays. Bentonites mainly contain montmorillonites and can serve as a preferred source for the textile softening clay. The bentonites can be used as powder or crystals. Corresponding bentonites are sold, for example, under the names ^Laundrosil® by the company Süd-Chemie or under the name Detercal by the company Laviosa.

Further preferred compositions are characterized in that, based on their total weight, they comprise less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.1% by weight and in particular no cationic polymers.

The aforementioned cationic polymers include in particular those which are in " CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary", Fourth Edition, JM Nikitakis, et al, Editors, published by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, 1991 are described and are summarized under the collective name “Polyquaternium”. Some suitable polyquaternium compounds are listed in more detail below: POLYQUATERNIUM-1 ( CAS number: 68518-54-7 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-2 ( CAS number: 63451-27-4 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-3, POLYQUATERNIUM-4 ( CAS number: 92183-41-0 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-5 ( CAS number: 26006-22-4 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-6 ( CAS number: 26062-79-3 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-7 ( CAS number: 26590-05-6 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-8, POLYQUATERNIUM-9, POLYQUATERNIUM-11 ( CAS number: 53633-54-8 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-12 ( CAS number: 68877-50-9 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-13 ( CAS number: 68877-47-4 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-14 ( CAS number: 27103-90-8 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-15 ( CAS number: 35429-19-7 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-16 ( CAS number: 95144-24-4 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-17 ( CAS number: 90624-75-2 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-18, POLYQUATERNIUM-19, POLYQUATERNIUM-20, POLYQUATERNIUM-21 ( CAS number: 102523-94-4 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-22 ( CAS number: 53694-17-0 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-24 ( CAS number: 107987-23-5 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-27, POLYQUATERNIUM-28 ( CAS number: 131954-48-8 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-29, POLYQUATERNIUM-30, POLYQUATERNIUM-31 ( CAS number. 136505-02-7 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-32 ( CAS number: 35429-19-7 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-37 ( CAS number: 26161-33-1 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-44 ( CAS number: 150595-70-5 ), POLYQUATERNIUM-68 ( CAS number: 827346-45-2 ),

Finally, compositions are also preferred which, based on their total weight, contain less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.1% by weight and in particular no silicones.

The silicones include, in particular, compounds with the structural unit a) -(R ¹ ) ₂ Si-O) _n -, with R ¹ = independently C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, preferably C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl, in particular methyl or Ethyl and n = 1 to 5000, preferably 10 to 2500, in particular 100 to 1500.

If the polysiloxane only has the structural unit a) with R ¹ = methyl, it is a polydimethylsiloxane. Polydimethylpolysiloxanes are known as efficient textile care compounds. Suitable polydimethysiloxanes include DC-200 (ex Dow Corning), ^Baysilone® M 50, ^Baysilone® M 100, ^Baysilone® M 350, Baysilone® M 500, ^{Baysilone® M} 1000, Baysilone® ^M 1500, ^Baysilone® M 2000 or Baysilone® ^M 5000 (all ex GE Bayer Silicones).

The polysiloxane preferably also has the structural unit b) -(R ¹ )(YNR ² R ³ )Si-O) _x -, with R ¹ = C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, preferably C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl, in particular methyl or ethyl, Y = optionally substituted, linear or branched C ₁ -C ₂₀ alkylene, preferably -(CH ₂ ) _m - with m = 1 to 16, preferably 1 to 8, in particular 2 to 4, in particular 3 , R ² , R ³ = independently H or optionally substituted, linear or branched C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, preferably substituted with amino groups C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, particularly preferably -(CH ₂ ) _b -NH ₂ with b = 1 to 10, most preferably b = 2 and x = 1 to 5000, preferably 10 to 2500, in particular 100 to 1500.

Another polysiloxane has the following structure:
(CH ₃ ) ₃ Si-[O-Si(CH ₃ ) ₂ ] _n -[O-Si(CH ₃ ){(CH ₂ ) ₃ -NH-(CH ₂ ) ₂ -NH ₂ }] _x -OSi( CH ₃ ) ₃ , where the sum n + x is a number between 2 and 10,000.

The group of silicones also includes aminosiloxanes. This can be selected, for example, from the group comprising amodimethicone/morpholinomethyl silsesquioxane copolymer ( CAS No. 1293390-78-9 ), Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone ( CAS No. 943769-53-7 ), with methylsilsesquioxane hydroxy-limited dimethyl, methyl(aminoethylaminoisobutyl)siloxane ( CAS No. 863918-80-3 ) and dimethyl,methyl(aminoethylaminoisobutyl)siloxane ( CAS No. 106842-44-8 ). Particularly preferred is Amodimethicone/Morpholinomeh-tyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer ( CAS No. 1293390-789 ), which is commercially available as Belsil ^® ADM 8301 E (Wacker Chemie).

The composition of some preferred detergents can be found in the following tables (data in % by weight based on the total weight of the product unless otherwise stated). formula 1 Formula 2 Formula 3 Formula 4 unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant and/or org. solvent 5 to 70 5 to 70 7 to 65 7 to 65 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1a Formula 2a Formula 3a Formula 4a unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant 5 to 60 10 to 50 10 to 50 25 to 50 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1b Formula 2b Formula 3b Formula 4b unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 anionic surfactant 2 to 30 4 to 30 8 to 25 12 to 25 nonionic surfactant 3 to 30 8 to 30 15 to 30 18 to 30 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1c Formula 2c Formula 3c Formula 4c unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant 5 to 60 10 to 50 10 to 50 25 to 50 Soap 0.2 to 15 0.2 to 15 2 to 12 4 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1d Formula 2d Formula 3d Formula 4d unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 anionic surfactant 2 to 30 4 to 30 8 to 25 12 to 25 nonionic surfactant 3 to 30 8 to 30 15 to 30 18 to 30 Soap 0.2 to 15 0.2 to 15 2 to 12 4 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1e Formula 2e Formula 3e Formula 4e unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant 5 to 60 10 to 50 10 to 50 25 to 50 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 15 0.5 to 12 0.5 to 12 1 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1f Formula 2f Formula 3f Formula 4f unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 anionic surfactant 2 to 30 4 to 30 8 to 25 12 to 25 nonionic surfactant 3 to 30 8 to 30 15 to 30 18 to 30 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 15 0.5 to 12 0.5 to 12 1 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1g Formula 2g Formula 3g Formula 4g Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 Surfactant 5 to 60 10 to 50 10 to 50 25 to 50 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1h Formula 2h Formula 3h Formula 4h Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 anionic surfactant 2 to 30 4 to 30 8 to 25 12 to 25 nonionic surfactant 3 to 30 8 to 30 15 to 30 18 to 30 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1i Formula 2i Formula 3i Formula 4i Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 Surfactant 5 to 60 10 to 50 10 to 50 25 to 50 Soap 0.2 to 15 0.2 to 15 2 to 12 4 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1y Formula 2y Formula 3y Formula 4y Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 anionic surfactant 2 to 30 4 to 30 8 to 25 12 to 25 nonionic surfactant 3 to 30 8 to 30 15 to 30 18 to 30 Soap 0.2 to 15 0.2 to 15 2 to 12 4 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1k Formula 2k Formula 3k Formula 4k Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 Surfactant 5 to 60 10 to 50 10 to 50 25 to 50 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 15 0.5 to 12 0.5 to 12 1 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 1l Formula 2l Formula 3l Formula 4l Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 anionic surfactant 2 to 30 4 to 30 8 to 25 12 to 25 nonionic surfactant 3 to 30 8 to 30 15 to 30 18 to 30 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 15 0.5 to 12 0.5 to 12 1 to 10 org. solvent 5 to 50 5 to 50 9 to 40 12 to 21 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100

The composition of a few concentrated detergents can be found in the following tables (data in % by weight based on the total weight of the product unless otherwise stated). Formula 5 Formula 6 Formula 7 Formula 8 unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant and/or org. solvent 5 to 70 5 to 30 5 to 22 5 to 15 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5a Formula 6a Formula 7a Formula 8a unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant 3 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 6 to 15 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5b Formula 6b Formula 7b Formula 8b unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 anionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 nonionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5c Formula 6c Formula 7c Formula 8c unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant 3 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 6 to 15 Soap 0 to 3 0 to 2 0 to 1 0 to 0.5 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5d Formula 6d Formula 7d Formula 8d unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 anionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 nonionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 Soap 0 to 3 0 to 2 0 to 1 0 to 0.5 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5e Formula 6e Formula 7e Formula 8e unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 Surfactant 3 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 6 to 15 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 8 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 4 0.1 to 4 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5f Formula 6f Formula 7f Formula 8f unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acid 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 0.05 to 6 0.05 to 6 unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohol 0.01 to 5 0.02 to 3 0.02 to 3 0.05 to 1 anionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 nonionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 8 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 4 0.1 to 4 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5g Formula 6g Formula 7g Formula 8g Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 Surfactant 3 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 6 to 15 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5h Formula 6h Formula 7h Formula 8h Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 anionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 nonionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5i Formula 6i Formula 7i Formula 8i Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 Surfactant 3 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 6 to 15 Soap 0 to 3 0 to 2 0 to 1 0 to 0.5 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5y Formula 6y Formula 7y Formula 8y Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 anionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 nonionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 Soap 0 to 3 0 to 2 0 to 1 0 to 0.5 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5k Formula 6k Formula 7k Formula 8k Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 Surfactant 3 to 20 4 to 18 4 to 18 6 to 15 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 8 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 4 0.1 to 4 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Formula 5l Formula 6l Formula 7l Formula 8l Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (INCI) 0.01 to 25 0.01 to 15 0.01 to 10 0.01 to 8 anionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 nonionic surfactant 1 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 8 3 to 7 Enzyme preparation 0.1 to 8 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 4 0.1 to 4 org. solvent 0.1 to 10 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 6 0.1 to 2 Misc ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 ad 100

The compositions according to the invention can be solid or liquid detergents. However, detergents in liquid form are preferred.

The compositions, for example compositions 1 to 8 in the previous tables, are preferably in the form of a prefabricated water-soluble dosage unit.

It is further preferred to package the composition in a water-soluble packaging material, preferably in a water-soluble film.

The compositions according to the invention can be formulated as an independent detergent or can be combined with other solid or liquid detergents to form a multi-component detergent. Multi-component detergents comprising a composition according to the invention and at least one further component separate and different from this composition are preferred due to the greater degrees of freedom in their formulation and their striking appearance.

In an exemplary multi-component detergent, the further component is present as a liquid, powder or granules.

It is particularly preferred if the components of the multi-component detergent are present separately from one another in a multi-chamber pouch, preferably in a water-soluble multi-chamber pouch based on polyvinyl alcohol.

The multi-chamber pouch comprises at least two spatially separate chambers, for example 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 chambers. These chambers are separated from one another in such a way that the compositions contained do not come into contact with one another. This separation can take place, for example, through a wall which consists of the same material as the container itself. Preferred water-soluble materials preferably comprise at least a portion of at least one substance from the group consisting of (acetalized) polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyethylene oxide, gelatin, with sulfate, carbonate and /or citrate-substituted polyvinyl alcohols, polyalkylene oxides, acrylamides, cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, cellulose amides, cellulose, polyvinyl acetates, polycarboxylic acids and their salts, polyamino acids or peptides, polyamides, polyacrylamides, copolymers of maleic acid and acrylic acid, copolymers of acrylamides and (meth)acrylic acid, polysaccharides, such as starch or guar derivatives, gelatin and under the INCI names Polyquaternium 2, Polyquaternium 17, Polyquaternium 18 and Polyquaternium 27. A particularly preferred water-soluble material is a polyvinyl alcohol.

As stated at the beginning, the compositions and multi-component detergents described above are used to treat laundry or soften textiles. The use of these compositions or multi-component detergents as laundry treatment agents or to improve fabric softening performance in a textile washing machine are therefore further subjects of this application.

A final subject of this application is a method for textile cleaning, in which a composition according to the invention or a multi-component detergent according to the invention is introduced into the washing liquor of a textile washing machine.

Surprisingly, it was found that the composition according to the invention develops a clear fabric softening effect even when dosed at the beginning of a washing process. A further subject of this application is therefore a method for textile cleaning, in which a composition according to the invention or a multi-component detergent according to the invention are introduced into the washing liquor of a textile washing machine at the beginning of a washing process. If the compositions according to the invention are not designed as an independent textile detergent, it is preferred to introduce them into the wash liquor of a textile washing machine together with a textile detergent.

The specific technical features disclosed above in connection with the composition according to the invention also apply mutatis mutandis to the method according to the invention. To avoid repetition, reference is also made to the statements there at this point.

Examples

The following liquid compositions were prepared by mixing their ingredients (all figures in % by weight of active ingredients unless otherwise stated). The liquid compositions were packaged as single-chamber portion bags (Film Kuraray Monosol M8720, 88 μm film thickness) with a filling quantity of 25 g each. The fabric softening performance of the compositions was subsequently determined as part of a machine textile washing process. ingredient V1 V2 E1 Propylene glycol 7.8 7.8 7.8 Glycerin 10.1 10.1 10.1 Linear alkyl benzene sulfonate 17.6 17.6 17.6 C13/15 oxo alcohol with 8 EO 24.0 24.0 24.0 Monoethanolamine for saponification 4.8 4.8 4.8 C12-18 soap 6.0 6.0 6.0 Polyethyleneimine polymer 6.0 6.0 6.0 DTPMPA 7Na 0.7 0.7 0.7 Ethanol 3.0 3.0 3.0 Soil release polymer 1.4 1.4 1.4 Perfume 1.7 1.7 1.7 Enzyme preparation containing protease, mannanase, amylase and cellulase 8.5 8.5 8.5 dye 0.01 0.01 0.01 Mixture of unsaturated C ₁₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids and unsaturated C ₂₀ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols 0.8 Jojoba oil 1% Water ad 100 ad 100 ad 100 Soft effect - - +

Claims (10)

1. Composition for textile treatment containing

   a) at least one unsaturated C₁₈-C₂₄ fatty acid;

   b) at least one unsaturated C₂₀-C₂₄ fatty alcohol;

   c) 5 to 80 % by weight of surfactant and/or organic solvent.
2. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition contains, based on its total weight, 0,01 to 12 % by weight, preferably 0,01 to 8 % by weight and in particular 0,01 to 4 % by weight of the unsaturated C₁₈-C₂₄ fatty acid.
3. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the unsaturated C₁₈-C₂₄ fatty acid is selected from the group of mixtures of oleic acid, gondoic acid and erucic acid.
4. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition contains, based on its total weight, from 0,01 to 12 % by weight, preferably from 0,01 to 8 % by weight, and more preferably from 0,01 to 4 % by weight, of the unsaturated C₂₀-C₂₄ fatty alcohol.
5. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the unsaturated C₁₆ -C₂₂ fatty alcohol is selected from the group of mixtures of cis-11-eicosen-1-ol and erucyl alcohol.
6. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the weight ratio of unsaturated C₁₈-C₂₄ fatty acid to unsaturated C₂₀-C₂₄ fatty alcohol is 10:1 to 1:10, preferably 2:1 to 1:2, and more preferably 5:4 to 4:5.
7. Composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises.

   a) Mixtures of oleic acid, gondoic acid and erucic acid

   b) Mixtures of cis-11-eicosen-1-ol and erucyl alcohol

   c) 5 to 80 % by weight surfactant and/or organic solvent

   contains.
8. Use of a composition according to any one of the preceding claims as a laundry treatment agent in a textile washing machine.
9. Use of a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8 for improving the softening performance in a machine textile cleaning.
10. Process for textile cleaning, in which a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is introduced into the wash liquor of a textile washing machine.