EP4386074A1

EP4386074A1 - Fabric and home care composition

Info

Publication number: EP4386074A1
Application number: EP23216689.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Dieter Hannu Boeckh; Sophia Rosa Ebert; Katarzyna GORCZYNSKA-COSTELLO; Frank Huelskoetter; Dawid Marczewski; Gang SI
Original assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
Current assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
Priority date: 2022-12-16
Filing date: 2023-12-14
Publication date: 2024-06-19

Abstract

The present invention relates to fabric and home care compositions comprising specific esteramines and/or salts thereof. The compositions are particularly suitable as laundry detergent compositions.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to fabric and home care composition comprising specific esteramines. The esteramines may be applied in fabric and home care compositions, preferably in laundry detergent compositions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to fabric and home care composition comprising specific esteramines.
The specific esteramines and their salts may be used in specific compositions, such as detergent, cleaning and/or fabric and home care compositions/formulations.
An advantage can be seen in the fact that the specific esteramines and their salts show improved clay dispersing properties and/or an improved whiteness.
Due to the climate change, one of the most important targets of the detergent and cleaning (D&C) industry today is to significantly lower the CO₂ emission per wash, by improving e.g. cold water conditions by improving the cleaning efficiency at low temperatures of below 40, 30 or 20 or even colder, to lower the amounts of chemicals employed per wash, increasing the weightefficiency of the cleaning technologies, introducing bio-derived components etc. Hence, one important target of the D&C industry is the need for biodegradable ingredients, to improve the sustainability of the cleaning formulations (and especially the laundry and dish wash formulations) and to avoid the accumulation of non-degradable compounds in the ecosystem. Hence, there is a need to provide compounds being bio-degradable and still having at least the same performance as already known but not bio-degradable compounds, such biodegradation as measured under defined conditions within 28 or 60 days as to be required by many users especially in the field of detergents, and as being a future requirement by applicable legislation in several countries and regions of the world.
Such reduction in CO₂ emission or the desire to improve the "footprint" of any product is of high and even further rising interest in the industry and with the consumers, be it in terms of its origin like being from natural or renewable resources, or - all compared to previous products - its production in terms of production efficiency and thus reduced usage of energy, its efficiency in usage such as reduced amounts for the same performance or higher performance at the same amount levels used, its persistence in the natural environment upon and/or after its usage such as bio-degradation.
As a result of these trends, there is a strong need for new biodegradable cleaning additives that provide at least comparable cleaning properties and a reduction in the CO₂-footprint by being bio-derived, biodegradable or even both. The materials should preferably exhibit good primary cleaning activity, soil removal for oily/fatty and particulate stains and/or should lead to improved whiteness maintenance, minimizing the amount of suspended and emulsified oily/fatty and particulate soil from redepositing on the surfaces of the textiles or hard surfaces, etc.

Prior Art Knowledge

Organosulfate salts such as alkyl sulfate salts and alkylether sulfate salts are known to be water-soluble salts which are used as detergents or wettings agents.
Amino acid esters from amino acids with equal to or more than 3 carbon atoms can be synthesized from the corresponding lactams. This synthesis includes as a first step the ring-opening of the lactam to obtain the amino acid in presence of an acid, and as a second step the esterification reaction with an alcohol.
FR2977585B1 discloses a process for the synthesis of α-amino acid esters of C₇- to C₃₆-alcohols from the amino acid or its salt in presence of an acidic catalyst such as sulfuric acid in the presence of water, starting from amino acids or salts thereof.
WO2015172158 discloses salts of ethanesulfonic acid alpha and higher amino acids esters.
WO2011002746 discloses the preparation of amino acids esters with sulfuric acid
TRIVEDI, T. J. et al. ChemSusChem 2011, number 4, pages 604-608 describe a synthesis route to salts from alpha- C₃-C₄-amino acid esters and laurylsulfate which includes the formation of amino acid ester as hydrochloride salt, followed by ion exchange with sodium lauryl sulfate.
SU1276661 discloses salts from protonated amino acid esters and anionic alkyl sulfates. They are obtained from amino acids with 2 mol hexadecanol and excess sulfuric acid in dioxane.
JP49076822 and JP51036735 disclose a process for the preparation of amino acid ester salts with alkylsulfates by heating 1 mole of amino acid with at least 3 mole lauryl alcohol in presence of sulfuric acid. The synthesis is carried out in toluene as solvent.
WO2019/007750 discloses alkoxylated esteramines and salts thereof, wherein the esteramine is derived from an alkoxylated mono-ol, reacted with an alpha-, beta- or higher aminoacid, and the salt is formed by at least partial protonation of the amine group by an acid being selected from the group consisting methanesulfonic acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, citric acid and lactic acid. WO2019/007754 discloses similar structures except that those are derived from alkoxylated diols, oligo-ols and poly-ols. Both disclose a similar process comprising the reaction of the alcohol with at least one alkylene oxide followed by at least partial esterification of the alkoxylated alcohol with at least one aminoacid. Claimed are the use in personal care applications and as curing agent for epoxy resins, as reactant in the production of polymers, in polyurethanes, polyureas, or as thermoplastic polyamide adhesives.
WO 2019/110371 discloses organic sulfonic acid salts of amino acid esters and a process of production. The process comprises the steps of reacting at least one lactam with at least 3 carbon atoms in the lactam ring with at least one organic sulfonic acid in an aqueous solution and thereafter esterifying the reaction product with at least one alcohol with at least 8 carbon atoms comprising at least one hydroxyl group with optional removal of water after the second step; preferably both steps are carried out in a single step. Alcohols employed can be any of monoalcohols, diols, polyols, alkoxylated mono-alcohols, alkoxylated diols, and alkoxylated polyols. The molar ratio of organic sulfonic acid to lactam is in the range of from 90 to 200 mol-%.
WO2020/002162 discloses esteramine salts and a production process, wherein a monocarboxylic acid or an ester thereof is reacted with an aminoalcohol and a sulfonic acid, and the molar ratio of sulfonic acid versus aminoalcohol is greater than 1 :1 [mol]/[mol]. Claimed are the use in personal care applications and as curing agent for epoxy resins, as reactant in the production of polymers, in polyurethanes, polyureas, or as thermoplastic polyamide adhesives.
WO2020/144030 discloses a process for the synthesis of organosulfate salts of amino acid esters comprising the steps of (i) reacting at least one lactam with at least 3 carbon atoms in the lactam ring with sulfuric acid in an aqueous solution; (ii) esterification of the reaction product of step (i) with at least 200 mol-% of at least one mono-alcohol selected from the group consisting of linear alkyl alcohol containing one hydroxy group, branched alkyl alcohol containing one hydroxy group, linear alkylether alcohol containing one hydroxy group, branched alkyl ether alcohol containing one hydroxy group, phenoxyalkanols containing one hydroxy group, and mixtures thereof; (iii) optionally removal of water and/or removal of excess alcohol of step (ii). Preferably, the steps (i) and (ii) are carried out in one single step. The counterion being an alkylsulfate.
WO2022/002761 discloses sulfatized esteramines obtainable by a process comprising step a): a) reacting at least one alcohol containing at least two hydroxy groups, which may be alkoxylated or non-alkoxylated, with at least one lactam and with sulfuric acid.
Polymers which contain a polylactone or polyhydroxy acid block in combination with a terminal esteramine moiety are described in the literature:
They are obtained in a at least two step reaction sequence, where mono- or polyols are reacted with lactones or hydroxy acids under typical conditions for such polymerizations or polycondensations like catalytic amounts of tin catalysts (tin (II) octoate etc). In a second step, the hydroxy end groups of the obtained polyesters are esterified with amino acids. This is done with methods which allow a selective esterification, like the use of protected amino acids (protective group chemistry):
Such polymers from monoalcohols like MPEG are described in WO2014169403 ( US20150361219 ) and WO2016008401 . Polymers based on diols are claimed in WO2010055343 or K. Nagahama et al., Chemistry Letters 2010, 39 (3); 250-251. Polyols are used as core materials in US20170056548 .
The polyesters are synthesized from lactones like caprolactone, or lactide or from hydroxyacids as lactic acid or glycolic acid. In US20150361219 , the modification with amino acids is done with condensing agents like sulfuric acid, p-toluene sulfonic acid etc., or with protected amino groups in US20170056548 , followed by removal of protecting group.
It is known, that caprolactone or 6-hydroxyhexane acid can be polymerized onto hydroxy groups with catalytic amounts of Brönsted acids like hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric, methanesulfonic and p-toluenesulfonic acid (N. Stanley et al., J. Polym. Sci. A: Polymer Chemistry 2014, 52, 2139-2145).

Object of Invention

There is a continuous need for amino acid ester salts which combine an amino acid ester active in detergent formulations with a sulfonate detergent for incorporation in improved detergent formulations for fabric and home care applications such as hard surface cleaning and laundry.
There is a continuous need for an improved process for the preparation of sulfonate salts of amino acids esters with high yield at fast reaction times, without handling of organic solvents and without handling of gaseous corrosive acids. There is also a need for a process for the preparation of sulfonate salts of amino acid esters in one reaction with high yield, reducing reaction time and complexity of the synthesis.
It was an object of the present invention to provide a fabric and home care composition comprising esteramines and their salts for improved cleaning and whiteness maintenance.
This goal was achieved by the present invention as described herein below and as reflected in the claims.
It was now found that a reaction of lactones or hydroxyacids with lactams or amino acids onto hydroxy group containing structures in presence of equimolar amounts of Brönsted acids give compounds, which bear an oligo-/ polylactone or oligo-/polyhydroxy acid block and an esteramine end group. The inclusion of an alcohol into this polymerization-type reaction leads to the esteramines and their salts as being the focus of this present invention.
In a one-step reaction the reaction of a lactone or a hydroxy acid and the esterification of the hydroxy end group with aminoacid is achieved, when lactones or hydroxy acids are copolymerized with lactams or aminoacids in presence of stoichiometric amounts of acids referred to an amino acid or lactam. The inclusion of an alcohol into this reaction leads to the esteramines and their salts as being the focus of this present invention.
Further incorporation of the above mentioned esteramine and/or salt thereof into a fabric and home care composition enables improved cleaning and whiteness maintenance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a fabric and home care composition comprising:

(i) esteramine and/or salt thereof; and
(ii) one or more fabric and home care ingredients,

(A) at least one alcohol bearing at least one hydroxy group, wherein optionally at least one hydroxy group may be alkoxylated in a step before step a) with at least one alkylene oxide, preferably at least 1 and up to 200, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably up to 50 moles alkylene oxide per hydroxy group,
(B) at least one lactone and/or (preferably or) hydroxy acid, more preferably only lactone,
(C) with at least one lactam and/ or (preferably or) at least one aminoacid, more preferably only lactam, and
(D) an inorganic or organic acid, wherein said organic or inorganic acid has preferably a pK_a value in the range of from -3 and up to +5, more preferably from -2,5 to 1,5, preferably organic acid, more preferably sulfonic acids, even more preferably alkane sulfonic acid and/or aryl sulfonic acid, more preferably alkane sulfonic acid, most preferably methane sulfonic acid,

component C (Lactam) to component D (acid) is within a range of 1:0.9 to 1:1.5, preferably about 1:0.95 to 1: 1.1 and more preferably 1:1 to 1:1.08 and most preferably about 1: 1.02 such as exactly 1:1.02, and
component C (Lactam) per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol) being at most 1:1, preferably component C less than equal per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol), and component B (lactone/hydroxy acid) per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol) being from 1:0,1 to 1:10.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Definitions

Throughout this specification and the claims which follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integer or step. When used herein the term "comprising" can be substituted with the term "containing" or "including" or sometimes when used herein with the term "having".
When used herein, "consisting of" excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claim element. When used herein, "consisting essentially of" does not exclude materials or steps that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the claim.
In each instance herein any of the terms "comprising", "consisting essentially of" and "consisting of" may be replaced with either of the other two terms. "Comprising" may be replaced in a preferred embodiment with "consisting essentially of" and both may be replaced by "consisting of" in an even more preferred embodiment.
The compositions of the present disclosure can "comprise" (i.e. contain other ingredients), "consist essentially of" (comprise mainly or almost only the mentioned ingredients and other ingredients in only very minor amounts, mainly only as impurities), or "consist of" (i.e. contain only the mentioned ingredients and in addition may contain only impurities not avoidable in an technical environment, preferably only the ingredients) the components of the present disclosure.
Similarly, the terms "substantially free of...." or " substantially free from..." or "(containing/comprising) essentially no...." may be used herein; this means that the indicated material is at the very minimum not deliberately added to the composition to form part of it, or, preferably, is not present at analytically detectable levels. It is meant to include compositions whereby the indicated material is present only as an impurity in one of the other materials deliberately included. The indicated material may be present, if at all, at a level of less than 1%, or even less than 0.1%, or even more less than 0.01%, or even 0%, by weight of the composition.
Generally, as used herein, the term "obtainable by" means that corresponding products do not necessarily have to be produced (i.e. obtained) by the corresponding method or process described in the respective specific context, but also products are comprised which exhibit all features of a product produced (obtained) by said corresponding method or process, wherein said products were actually not produced (obtained) by such method or process. However, the term "obtainable by" also comprises the more limiting term "obtained by", i.e. products which were actually produced (obtained) by a method or process described in the respective specific context.
When used herein any definition requiring a compound or a substituent of a compound to consist of "at least a number of carbon atoms", number of carbon atoms refers to the total number of carbon atoms in said compound or substituent of a compound. For example for a substituent disclosed as "alkyl ether with at least 8 carbon atoms comprising alkylene oxide groups", the total number of at least 8 carbon atoms needs to be the sum of the number of carbon atoms of the alkyl moiety and the number of carbon atoms of the alkylene oxide moieties.
All such terms not specifically defined have their ordinary meaning as known in the field of organic chemistry.
The term "containing one hydroxy group" means that only one group -OH is present. Any functionalized group derived from a hydroxy group such as an ether group is not considered to be an -OH group.
The term "containing at least two hydroxy groups" means that two or more -OH groups are present. The term "hydroxy group" is equal to the term "hydroxyl group" or "-OH group". Alcohols/compounds having only one hydroxy group, such as methanol or ethanol, do, by consequence, not fall under the definition of an alcohol containing at least two hydroxy groups according to compound (A) of the present invention. Any functionalized group derived from a hydroxy group such as an ether group is not considered to be an -OH group.
As used herein, the articles "a" and "an" when used in a claim or an embodiment, are understood to mean one or more of what is claimed or described. As used herein, the terms "include(s)" and "including" are meant to be non-limiting, and thus encompass more than the specific item mentioned after those words.
The term "about" as used herein encompasses the exact number "X" mentioned as e.g. "about X%" etc., and small variations of X, including from minus 5 to plus 5 % deviation from X (with X for this calculation set to 100%), preferably from minus 2 to plus 2 %, more preferably from minus 1 to plus 1 %, even more preferably from minus 0,5 to plus 0,5 % and smaller variations. Of course if the value X given itself is already "100%" (such as for purity etc.) then the term "about" clearly can and thus does only mean deviations thereof which are smaller than "100".
The term "free of water" means that the composition contains no more than 5 wt.-% of water based on the total amount of solvent, in another embodiment no more than 1 wt.-% of water based on the total amount of solvent, in a further embodiment the solvent contains no water at all.
All temperatures herein are in degrees Celsius (°C) unless otherwise indicated. Unless otherwise specified, all measurements herein are conducted at 20°C and under the atmospheric pressure. In all embodiments of the present disclosure, all percentages are by weight of the total composition, unless specifically stated otherwise. All ratios are weight ratios, unless specifically stated otherwise.
The phrase "fabric care composition" is meant to include compositions and formulations designed for treating fabric. Such compositions include but are not limited to, laundry cleaning compositions and detergents, fabric softening compositions, fabric enhancing compositions, fabric freshening compositions, laundry prewash, laundry pretreat, laundry additives, spray products, dry cleaning agent or composition, laundry rinse additive, wash additive, post-rinse fabric treatment, ironing aid, unit dose formulation, delayed delivery formulation, detergent contained on or in a porous substrate or nonwoven sheet, and other suitable forms that may be apparent to one skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein and detailed herein below when describing the compositions. Such compositions may be used as a pre-laundering treatment, a post- laundering treatment, or may be added during the rinse or wash cycle of the laundering operation, and as further detailed herein below when describing the use and application of the inventive and compositions comprising such esteramine and its salts.
"Sulfonates" in this present invention are the anions derived from sulfonic acids, preferably alkane sulfonic acid and/or aryl sulfonic acid, more preferably alkane sulfonic acid, most preferably methane sulfonic acid; such acids are used to at least partially protonate the esteramines, thus forming the sulfonates of the esteramines.
Throughout this description, the term "inventive compound" may be used instead of the "inventive esteramine(s) and/or their salt(s)" and "esteramine(s) and/or their salt(s) of this (present) invention", meaning those compounds being disclosed herein as invention, defined by their structure and/or their process to produce or obtainable by the process defined herein.
The fabric and home care composition comprises:

(i) esteramine and/or salt therof; and
(ii) one or more fabric and home care ingredients.

Compound: Esteramines and their salts

The present invention relates to esteramines and their salts obtainable by a process comprising the step of reacting A+B+C in the presence of D, with

component C (Lactam) to component D (acid) is within a range of 1:0.9 to 1:1.5, preferably about 1:0.95 to 1:1.1 and more preferably 1:1 to 1:1.08 and most preferably about 1: 1.02 such as exactly 1:1.02, and
component C (Lactam) per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol) being at most 1:1, preferably component C less than equal per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol), and component B (lactone/hydroxy acid) per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol) being from 1:0,1 to 1:10.

The invention also relates to fabric and home care composition comprising esteramines and their salts obtainable by a process comprising the step of reacting A+B+C in the presence of D, with

Alcohols containing one hydroxy-group are well-known in the art. Similarly, alcohols containing at least two hydroxy groups according to compound (A) are known to a person skilled in the art. As mentioned above, the respective alcohol may contain one, two, three, four, five or even more hydroxy groups within the respective molecule/compound. The respective alcohol may contain linear, branched and/or cyclic alkyl fragments. Beyond that, the respective alcohol may also contain aromatic fragments as well as combinations of alkyl and aromatic fragments ("aralkyl" fragments). Furthermore, the respective alcohol may also contain alkyl ether fragments. Examples of alcohols according to compound (A) are glycerol, pentaerythrit, sorbitol, 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane (TMP), erythrit or alkoxylated alcohols, such as polyethylene glycol.
Many alcohols according to compound (A) of the present invention are commercially available, for example, under the tradename "Pluronic(s)" or "Pluriol" (for example as polyethylene glycol block (co)polymers) from BASF SE.
The alcohol (A) for the inventive esteramine and the inventive process as described herein is selected from

(Aa) mono-alcohols such as C₁- to C₃₆-alkanols, selected from the groups non-alkoxylated linear C₂- to C₃₆-alcohols, such as mixture of such alcohols selected from C₆- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, preferably C₈- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, more preferably C₁₂- and C₁₄-fatty alcohols, most preferably C₁₆- and C₁₈-fatty alcohols; non-alkoxylated branched C₃-to C₃₆-alcohols such as 2-ethylhexanol, 2-propylheptanol, isotridecanol, isononanol, C₉-C₁₇ oxoalcohols;
- alkoxylated linear C₂- to C₃₆-alcohols such as alkoxylated mixture of C₆- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, preferably alkoxylated mixtures of C₈- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, more preferably alkoxylated mixtures of C₁₂- and C₁₄-fatty alcohols, most preferably alkoxylated mixtures of C₁₆- and C₁₈-fatty alcohols;
- alkoxylated branched C₃- to C₃₆-alcohols such as alkoxylated 2-ethylhexanol, alkoxylated 2-propylheptanol, alkoxylated isotridecanol, alkoxylated isononanol, alkoxylated C₉-C₁₇ oxoalcohols;
(Ab) di-alcohols such als alkane diols, polyalkoxylated C₂-C₆-alkandiols bearing at least two hydroxy groups,
(Ac) oligo-alcohols such as sugar alcohols, polyalkoxylated sugar alcohols, C₃-C₆-alkantriols, polyalkoxylated C₃-C₆-alkantriols, bearing at least three hydroxy groups,
(Ad) polyols such as C₅-C₆-alkane polyols , polyalkoxylated C₅-C₆-alkane polyols, polyetherols such as polyglycerol or di- or tri-pentaerythrit, alkoxylated polyetherols such as alkoxylated polyglycerol, alkoxylated di- or tri-pentaerythrit,
(Ae) phenoxyalkanols such as phenoxyethanol;
with the alcohols preferably selected from the group Aa) of mono-alcohols and/or Ab) alkoxylated di- oligo- and polyol-alcohols, and the alcohols more preferably selected from the group of mono-alcohols and alkoxylated di-alcohols.

Preferably, the alcohol (A) employed for the inventive esteramine and the inventive process is an alkoxylated alcohol which is obtained by alkoxylating at least one hydroxy group of the alcohol according to claim 2 with one or more alkylene oxides to produce alkylene oxychains comprising one or more moieties stemming from alkylene oxides selected from C₂ to C₂₂-alkylene oxides, preferably C₂-C₄-alkylene oxides, whereas the moieties stemming from the alkylene oxide(s) may be arranged in random, block or multiblock-order or combinations thereof, preferably as block.
The alkoxylation of the alcohol can be achieved by either carrying out the alkoxylation reaction with only one alkylene oxide or with more than one alkylene oxide. If more than one alkylene oxide is used, the resulting alkylether alcohols comprises either randomly distributed alkylene oxide units or a block of one alkylene oxide followed by a block of another alkylene oxide or a block of one alkylene oxide followed by another block which comprises two or more alkylene oxides arranged in random order or a block comprising two or more alkylene oxides is followed by another block which comprises two or more alkylene oxides with each such block being different in their relative amount of alkylene oxides, their arrangement of alkylene oxides and/or the identity of the alkylene oxides such that two block linked to each other differ in their chemical composition and arrangement; any such combination of arrangements is in principle possible, and as such is encompassed by this present invention.
Alkyl alcohols alkoxylated with only a single alkylene oxide may be used. Alkyl alcohols alkoxylated with a first alkylene oxide followed by alkoxylation with a second alkylene oxide, thereby forming a block structure of different alkylene oxide blocks, may be used.
Within the context of the present invention, it is also preferred that in case compound (A) comprises an alkoxylated alcohol comprises the alkoxylated fragment being based on at least one C₂-C₂₂ alkylene oxide, preferably C₂-C₄-alkylene oxides, more preferably on ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide, most preferably the respective alcohol comprises at least one block based on ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide, and even more preferably contains only one block consisting of ethylene oxide or consisting of two blocks with the first block - preferably the "inner block" directly linked to the hydroxy-group of the alcohol - consisting of ethylene oxide and a second block - preferably being the "outer block linked to the ethylene oxide-block - consisting of propylene oxide.
The at least one lactone and/or hydroxy acid (compound B) for the inventive esteramine and their salts and the inventive process is selected from the groups i) and/or ii), with

i) lactone(s), i.e. cyclic esters, starting with α-lactone (three ring atoms) followed by β-lactone (four ring atoms), γ-lactone (five ring atoms) and so on; such lactones preferably being β-propiolactone, g-butyrolactone, δ-valerolactone, g-valerolactone, e-caprolactone, d-decalactone, g-decalactone, , e-decalactone; preferably caprolactone;
and
ii) hydroxy acid(s), which may be derived from any lactone by hydrolyzation, specifically from any lactone within group i) before, specifically an α-, β- or γ-hydroxy acid derived from the corresponding lactone by hydrolyzation, and lactic acid, glycolic acid, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, 6-hydroxy hexanoic acid, 12-hydroxy stearic acid, citric acid;

Lactams are cyclic amides, starting with alpha-lactam (three ring atoms) followed by beta-lactam (four ring atoms), gamma-lactam (five ring atoms) and so on. When hydrolyzed, lactams form the corresponding alpha, beta- and gamma-amino acid.
All lactams with at least three carbon atoms in the lactam ring can be used in the present invention as compounds C. Lactams with of from four to twelve carbon atoms in the lactam ring can be used.
Preferably, lactams with of from five to seven carbon atoms in the lactam ring are used. More preferably, a lactam with six carbon atoms in the lactam ring, epsilon-lactam, is used.
More specifically, the at least one lactam or aminoacid (C) for the inventive esteramine and their salts and the inventive process is selected from lactams, which are cyclic amides, starting with alpha-lactam (three ring atoms) followed by beta-lactam (four ring atoms), gamma-lactam (five ring atoms) and so on, such as epsilon-caprolactam, gamma-butyrolactam, piperidone, laurolactam, N-methylpyrrolidon; and the corresponding alpha-, beta-, gamma-amino acid and so on which may be obtained from the lactams by hydrolyzation, and alpha- amino acids such as alanine, glycine, leucine, isoleucine, valine, proline, phenylalanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, aspartate, glutamine, glutamate, histidine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, cysteine, methionine, serine; alpha-amino acids with secondary or tertiary amino groups such as sarcosine, N,N-dimethylglycine; other amino acids such as 6-amino hexane acid, 4-amino butanoic acid, 3-amino propanoic acid, 12-amino dodecanoic acid, 11-aminoundecanoic acid;
preferably alanine, 6-aminohexane acid, 4-amino butyric acid, lactic acid and caprolactam, more preferably lactic acid and/or epsilon-caprolactam, most preferably epsilon-caprolactam.
The acid (D) for the inventive esteramine and their salts and the inventive process is selected from

i) alkyl sulfonic acids, such as methane sulfonic acid, ethylsulfonic acid, propylsulfonic acid, camphorsulfonic acid; alkylaryl sulfonic acids and specifically alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, such as toluene sulfonic acid (including the mixture of isomers thereof), p-toluene sulfonic acid, o-toluene sulfonic acid, m-toluene sulfonic acid, xylene sulfonic acid (mixture of isomers), 2, 6-dimethylbenzene sulfonic acid, 2, 5-dimethylbenzene sulfonic acid, 2, 4-dimethylbenzene sulfonic acid, 4-dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, iso-propyl benzene sulfonic acid, ethylbenzene sulfonic acid, and naphthalene sulfonic acid,
and
ii) inorganic acids such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid; preferably sulfuric acid;

Alternatively, the inventive esteramine and the inventive process, sulfuric acid can be used as acid (D). As a result then, the esteramine can be obtained as at least partially sulfatized esteramine salt, as the sulfuric acid not only at least partially protonates the esteramine but also at least partially sulfatizes at least partially the hydroxy groups of the mono-alcohol or di- and polyol.
Depending on the acid employed, the esteramine is obtained as a at least partially protonated salt in cationic or zwitterionic form, when a di- or polyol is employed. When sulfuric acid is employed, the esteramine obtained is sulfatized and thus the sulfatized esteramine is obtained in zwitterionic form. With the other acids besides sulfuric acid the esteramine is obtained as at least partially protonated esteramine and thus in cationic form.
In case of a mono-alcohol, when sulfuric acid is employed, the esteramine is obtained as at least partially protonated esteramine and a sulfatized monoalcohol counterion.
Preferably, the esteramine may be obtained when the compounds A, B, C and D are employed in a molar ratio OH (of alcohol component A) : B (Lactone/ hydroxy acid) : C (Lactam/amino acid): D (acid) which is (1) : (0.1 -10, preferably 0,1 - 5) : (0.1 - 1) : (0.1 - 1.5); all combinations of the individual numbers in the previous ratio explicitly form part of this invention, i.e. any number of the ranges may be chosen individually to arrive at a specific defined overall ratio of A:B:C:D.
For clarification, when the alcohol component A contains more than one hydroxy-group, the "OH-number" (hydroxy-number) in the beforementioned ratio refers to each hydroxy group
Preferably, the esteramine has a structure which is made of a first "block" (X) resulting from alcohol, which bears one or more hydroxy-groups of which at least one hydroxy-group is linked via an ester function to a second block (Y) which results from a single lactone or an oligo- or polyester-block, and a third block (Z) resulting from the addition of an amino acid or a lactam to such second block, thus the esteramine exhibiting the structure "XYZ" or "X(Y)nZ" with n being integers from 1 to 10 in case the alcohol (A) is a mono-alcohol (from group Aa), whereas n can be any number from 0,1 to 10 for the esteramine in case the alcohol (A) employed is selected from the groups (Ab), (Ac) and/or (Ad) as defined herein before.
The structures of the inventive esteramines can be depicted as follows in formula (I):
with

R: = mono-alcohol, di- or polyol, optionally alkoxylated
o: = 0.1 to 10 (and any number and decimal in between)
p: = 0.1-1 (and any number and decimal in between)
n: = 1-13
m: = 1-13
R1, R2: = hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl (linear or branched)
R3, R4: = hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl (linear or branched), or phenyl.

When the alcohol R in formula (I) is an alkoxylated alcohol-derived group, then the hydroxy-group in the alcohol reacting is as follows:

R'-{[O-(AO)_x-]-OH}_q Formula (II)

with R' being a mono-alcohol, di-, oligo- or polyol, and "AO" depicting the unit stemming from the alkylene oxide monomer used to alkoxylate the alcohol, and "x" denoting the number of repeating units (on a statistical average) with x = 1 to 200, preferably up to 100, more preferably up to 50, even more preferably up to 20, such as up to 40, 30, 25, 15, 10, 5, and any number in between 1 and 200, and "q" denoting the number of (functionalized) hydroxy-groups on the alcohol, with q = 1 to 50, preferably to 20, more preferably to 10, such as 25, 15, 5,4,3, and 2, and any number in between 5 and 50.
It is clear to a person of skill in the art, that the definition of the esteramines according to formula (I) and (II) is a result of an optimized way for carrying out the respective reaction and process, wherein all functional groups (of the respective starting material or any intermediate) have undergone a complete reaction. It is also clear, however, that a complete reaction (the conversion degree of 100%) is an idealized assumption. In reality, the degree of conversion is usually below 100%. Unreacted hydroxy groups etc. may be present. This fact is known to a person skilled in the art for such reactions as well as the structure according to the formulas. Irrespective of that, the reaction for obtaining said structure is disclosed in the description above. By following the general reaction conditions as well as the specific reaction conditions detailed herein including the example section, the real structure for each individual case/reaction condition is obvious for a person skilled in the art or can be determined using standard methods, such as the ones described in the experimental section.
For the sake of completeness, it is mentioned in connection with the present invention, but especially in connection with the esteramines according to formula (I) and even more so the alkyoxylation reactions leading to the alcohols of formula (II), that the reactions employed in the process according to the present invention are known by a person of skill may be leading to statistical distributions. This means that when for example "20 ethylene oxide ("20 EO") units per functional group of the molecule (i.e. in the following termed the "core") to be reacted" are employed, that does not necessarily mean that each such functional group of the core actually will bear exactly 20 EO-units; to the contrary, the resulting product obtained from such reaction is a mixture of various slightly differing products, with the main product contained in the product of the process being the product having a core being modified on each functional group with exactly 20 EO-units per functional group; however, due to the statistical reasons, this "main product" (which is the targeted product of the reaction process and which is defined by the structure of Formula (I) and (II) contemplated herein) is accompanied by many products having slight variations to this main product, where e.g. the same core-molecule is modified with EO but the lengths of the EO-chains per functional group slightly differing from 20: some chains are slightly longer and some slightly shorter, a typically even smaller amount bearing even more EO and some even less EO, an even smaller amount differs to a larger extent etc.
The more functional groups the core bears (e.g. the more hydroxy-groups the alcohol bears), and the more e.g. alkylene oxide-units per functional group are employed, the larger is the overall deviation from the "targeted" molecule depicted via the formulas: this means, that the content of the targeted molecule (which is depicted in the Formula (I) and (II)) decreases within the product mixture obtained (i.e. such content is then below 100% of the total amount of compound obtained), and more different, slight variations of the targeted molecule are present in addition to the targeted molecule.
This however does not cause any problem, as the explanation herein for such reactions is the identical "problem" observed for each and every polymerization reaction: Every polymer being prepared is defined by a chemical structure. Depicting such polymer structure, however, is as difficult as for the structures contemplated in this present invention: the more precise the structure of a polymer is defined, the more this depicted structure is wrong. Hence, polymers are being described by the monomers they are created from, the reaction employed (e.g. "by radical polymerization" which then implies how the monomeric units are linked), and certain other typical values such as the molecular weight Mw, Mn, the polydispersity index (i.e. the broadness of the molecular weight distribution ) etc. - which in fact is nothing else than saying that the polymer product obtained from the polymer reaction is a mixture of various polymer molecules which have different chain lengths, slightly differing orders of monomeric units within a chain (if more than one monomer is employed), slightly differing amounts of each monomeric unit within a chain (if more than one monomeric unit is employed) and so on.
For the present structure contemplated in this present invention, the same difficulty can arise as explained for a polymer molecule description but complicated with the fact, that a defined organic molecule/ molecules is/are also employed: the molecule(s) is/are a clearly chemically defined "organic structure", which can be pinned down exactly. However, the modifications through the inventive reaction herein are introduced by addition reactions with usually incomplete conversion, thus introducing the concept which is the same as for description of polymers (and their "relative description" via starting materials, i.e. monomers) into a - by formula - seemingly clearly defined organic molecule.
This means for the presently contemplated structure that although it seems like a clearly defined structure of a "typical organic molecule", this is in fact not necessarily the case: the present structure is a combination of clearly defined organic chemical structure (i.e. the core, such as the individual starting materials A, B, C and D employed) fused together with "polymer descriptions" of the alkoxylated parts (when an alkoxylated alcohol is employed; such parts which are oligomers or polymers - depending on the amount of monomeric units employed for the alkoxylation) and also depending on how complete the various esterifications proceed.
This has to be taken in mind when the present structure is defined: the "organic structural parts" (i.e. the starting materials A, B, C and D) can be easily and clearly defined in terms of organic chemistry, whereas the "polymer structural parts" (i.e the alkoxylated parts and the structures formed via esterification) seem - on paper - to be also following the "organic chemicals structure description", but in fact should be viewed also with the eye of a polymer chemi st.
With this in mind, it is clear that the "structure of Formula (I)" and "...of Formula (II)" is a combination of organic chemistry description for the starting materials employed and a polymer chemistry-description for the aloxylated parts and the chains resulting from esterifaction reactions and thus the "target molecule" of the reaction but not a "100%-structure" as in other organic molecules: The structure shown is the "main component" of the process described, the product containing smaller amounts of many slight variations of this main component side-by-side as explained herein before.

Process

Encompassed by this invention is also a process for producing an esteramine and its salt, preferably an esteramine and its salt disclosed herein before, comprising the steps of reacting

(A) at least one alcohol bearing at least one hydroxy group, wherein optionally at least hydroxy group may be alkoxylated in a step before step a) with at least one alkylene oxide, preferably at least 1 and up to 200, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably up to 50 moles alkylene oxide per hydroxy group,
(B) with at least one lactone and/or at least one hydroxy acid, more preferably only lactone or only hydroxyacid, more preferably only at least on lactone, most preferably only one lactone, and
(C) with at least one lactam and/ or at least one aminoacid, more preferably only lactam or only aminoacid, more preferably only lactam, most preferably only one lactam,
(D) in the presence of an inorganic or organic acid, wherein said organic or inorganic acid has preferably a pK_a value in the range of from -3 and up to +5, more preferably from -2,5 to 1,5, such acid more preferably an organic acid or sulfuric acid, more preferably an organic acid, even more preferably a sulfonic acid, most preferably methane sulfonic acid,

wherein the molar ratio of component C (Lactam) to component D (acid) is within a range of 1:0.9 to 1 : 1.5, preferably about 1:0,95 to 1 : 1,1 and more preferably 1: 1 to 1:1.08 and most preferably about 1:1.02 such as exactly 1: 1.02, and
wherein the molar ratio of component C (Lactam) to the total number of hydroxy-groups in component A (alcohol) being at most 1:1, preferably component C less than equal to the total number of hydroxy-groups in component A (alcohol), and
wherein the molar ratio of component B (lactone/hydroxy acid) to the total number of hydroxy-groups in component A (alcohol) being from 1:0,1 to 1:10.

A,B,C and D are those as defined herein before; each of A, B, C and D may be chosen individually from any of the herein mentioned embodiments and their preferred versions thereof, especially those mentioned in the section describing the inventive esteramines and their salts.
The reaction of the process takes place by providing a mixture of starting materials A, B and C and then adding the acid; the addition of the acid preferably being over a certain period of time. The reaction can take place with the presence of a solvent or without solvent.
Reaction of the lactam ring takes preferably place by reacting the at least one lactam and/or amino acid with the at least one lactone and/or hydroxy acid and with the acid. This reaction is carried out in an aqueous solution. This reaction may take place with the acid in an aqueous solution containing only water.
The term "aqueous solution" means that the solvent contains more than 50 wt.-% of water based on the total amount of solvent. Typically, the term means that the solvent contains more than 80 wt.-% of water based on the total amount of solvent. Preferably, the term means that the solvent contains more than 95 wt.-% of water based on the total amount of solvent. More preferably, the term means that the solvent contains more than 99 wt.-% of water based on the total amount of solvent. More preferably, the term means that the solvent contains only water.
Preferably, the reaction may take place with the solvent(s) employed being minimized, i.e. under "essentially water-free conditions", which means that the amount of water within the reaction mixture is minimized by not actively bringing in water; however, water might be brought in as hydrate water and/or as impurity in a compound employed.
Preferably, no additional solvent other than water is present in the process at the start - except for water that may be introduced as a contaminant in one of the starting materials A,B, C and or D.
Preferably, such amount of water is minimized in that no starting material is employed which contains water; in case an acid is employed as an aqueous solution, the concentration of such acid is as high as commercially acceptable, i.e. the typically "concentrated" acids as commercially available are employed.
Also, when a hydroxy acid is employed, water forms upon condensation; hence, the use of lactones instead of hydroxy acids reduces the amount of water being generated during the reaction and thus such lactones are preferred over the use of hydroxy acids.
Similarly, the lactams can be employed as a liquid (at usually temperatures above room temperature, i.e. above their melting points), but for commercial reasons it may be preferred to employ solid starting material as aqueous solutions due to much easier handling and also lower energy costs as melting is avoided.
In all such cases when water is employed as part of the starting material(s), such water - including the water being generated during the condensation reactions - needs to be removed during and/or after the reaction. Removal of water can be done by the usual means such as distilling of water at elevated temperature or by using reduced pressure, optionally also at higher temperatures above room temperature.
The lactam may be selected from the group consisting of a lactam with five carbon atoms in the lactam ring, and a lactam with six carbon atoms in the lactam ring, and the reaction with acid is carried out in an aqueous solution. The lactam may have five carbon atoms in the lactam ring and the reaction with acid is carried out in an aqueous solution.
Preferably, the acid is an alkyl- or aryl sulfonic acid, preferably an alkyl sulfonic acid, and most preferably methane sulfonic acid.
Preferably, the lactam/amino acid is either dissolved in water or is dispersed in an aqueous phase. Typical concentration of lactam/amino acid in water is in the range of from 50 % by weight to 99 % by weight based on the total weight of lactam/amino acid and water. Preferably, the concentration of lactam/amino acid in water is in the range of from 55 to 90 % by weight based on the total weight of the lactam/amino acid and water. More preferably, the concentration of lactam/amino acid in water is in the range of from 65 to 80 % by weight based on the total weight of the lactam/amino acid and water.
Sulfuric acid may be used as concentrated sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid may be used as 96 to 98 wt.-% sulfuric acid solution in water. Preferably, sulfuric acid can be used as 80 wt.-% sulfuric acid solution in water.
Preferably, methane sulfonic acid is used as concentrated methane sulfonic acid. More preferably, methane sulfonic acid can be used as about 70wt.-% methane sulfonic acid solution in water or as "pure" acid, e.g. typically close to 100wt.% purity (equal to "about 100 wt.%"); any concentration in between however can also be employed. More preferably, methane sulfonic acid can be used as about 70 wt.-% methane sulfonic acid-solution in water.
The total amount of acid may be added at the beginning of the reaction to the mixture of A+B+C. The acid may be added dropwise for a duration of from 0.1 to 10 h to the mixture of A+B+C, provided that during the reaction the acid is always present.
For the reaction, the molar ratio of component C (Lactam) to component D (acid) is within a range of 1:0.9 to 1:1.5, preferably about 1:0,95 to 1:1,1 and more preferably 1:1 to 1:1.08 and most preferably about 1: 1.02 such as exactly 1:1.02, and

the ratio of component C (Lactam) to the total number of hydroxy-groups in component A (alcohol) is at most 1:1, preferably the amount of component C is less than equal to the total number of hydroxy-groups in component A (alcohol), and
the molar ratio of component B (lactone/hydroxy acid) to the total number of hydroxy-groups in component A (alcohol) being from 1:0,1 to 1:10.

The reaction of the mixture of A+B+C in the presence of acid D is carried out at temperatures of from 50 to 150°C. The reaction can be carried out at temperatures of from 80 to 140°C. Preferably, the reaction is carried out at temperatures of from 90 to 130°C. Preferably, the temperature is kept constant for the duration of the reaction. Preferably, the temperature is varied within the temperature range during the duration of the reaction. The reaction of the mixture of A+B+C in the presence of acid D is carried out for a duration of from 0.1 to 15 hours. Preferably, the duration is of from 1 to 10 hours. Preferably, the duration is of from 2 to 5 hours. Preferably, the reaction is carried out under atmospheric pressure. Preferably, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1 to 10 bar. More preferably, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1 to 5 bar. More preferably, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1 to 4 bar.
A protective atmosphere of for example nitrogen gas or argon gas may be used to carry out the reaction. Preferably, the reaction is carried at a temperature of from 50 to 150°C at atmospheric pressure for a duration of 0.1 to 10 h. Preferably, the present invention the reaction is carried at a temperature of from 90 to 130°C for 3 hours under atmospheric pressure. Preferably, the present invention the reaction is carried at a temperature of from 50 to 150°C for a duration of 0.1 to 10 h hours in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1.0 to 10 bar.
Although not intended to limit the invention, it is considered that in this reaction in principle three to five parallel esterification reactions take place,- depending on the employed starting material: One esterification reaction is the reaction of the hydroxy-group of the alcohol with the lactone /hydroxy acid; the second is the reaction of the hydroxy-group of the alcohol with the lactam; the third is the reaction of the hydroxy-group of the hydroxy acid or from the opened lactone with the lactam; the fourth is the reaction of the hydroxy-group of the hydroxy acid or from the opened lactone with the sulfuric acid; the fifth is the reaction of the hydroxy-group of the alcohol with the sulfuric acid.
An ester of the carboxylic group is formed by ring-opening of the lactam with acid and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of i) linear alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, ii) branched alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, iii) linear alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, iv) branched alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, v) phenoxyalkanols containing at least one hydroxy-group, and vi) any mixtures thereof comprising more than one alcohol selected from any group of i) to v).
Another ester is formed from sulfuric acid and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of l i) linear alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, ii) branched alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, iii) linear alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, iv) branched alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy-group, v) phenoxyalkanols containing at least one hydroxy-group, and vi) any mixtures thereof comprising more than one alcohol selected from any group of i) to v).; this second esterification reaction does not take place with the other acids, i.e. does not take place with acids such as methane sulfonic acid.
Preferably, at least one linear or branched C₂- to C₃₆-alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group is used. More preferably, at least one C₈- to C₂₂-fatty alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group is used. More preferably, a mixture of C₁₆- and C₁₈-fatty alcohols each containing at least one hydroxy group is used. More preferably, a mixture of C₁₈- and C₂₂-fatty alcohols each containing at least one hydroxy group is used. More preferably, at least one branched C₉- to C₁₇ alcohol is used. More preferably, linear or branched C₈- to C₁₀-mono-alcohols containing at least one hydroxy group are used. More preferably, 2-propylheptanol or 2-ethylhexanol are used. More preferably, 2-ethylhexanol is used.
Preferably, alkylether alcohols are used. Alkylether alcohols are for example alkyl alcohols alkoxylated with ethylene oxide, and/or propylene oxide, and/or butylene oxide. Preferably, at least one linear or branched C₂- to C₃₆-alcohol containing at least one, preferably at least two hydroxy group alkoxylated with ethylene oxide, and/or propylene oxide, and/or butylene oxide is used. Preferably, at least one C₈- to C₂₂-alcohol containing at least one, preferably at least two hydroxy group alkoxylated with ethylene oxide, and/or propylene oxide, and/or butylene oxide is used.
Alkoxylation of the alcohol is either carried out with only one alkylene oxide or with more than one alkylene oxide. If more than one alkylene oxide is used, the resulting alkylether alcohols comprises either randomly distributed alkylene oxide units or a block of one alkylene oxide followed by a block of another alkylene oxide. Preferably, alkyl alcohols alkoxylated with only a single alkylene oxide are used. More preferably, alkyl alcohols alkoxylated with a first alkylene oxide followed by alkoxylation with a second alkylene oxide, thereby forming a block structure of different alkylene oxide blocks, are used. More preferably, alkoxylated 2-propylheptanole is used.
Preferably, at least one phenoxyalkanol is used. More preferably, phenoxyethanol is used. The esterification reaction of is carried out at temperatures in the range of from 80 to 200°C. Preferably, the esterification reaction is carried out at temperatures in the range of from 120 to 140°C. Preferably, the temperature is kept constant for the duration of the reaction. Preferably, the temperature is varied within the temperature range during the duration of the reaction. The duration of the reaction is from 1 to 30 h. Preferably, the duration of the reaction is from 2 to 5 h. More preferably, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1 to 10 bar. More preferably, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1 to 5 bar. Preferably, the reaction is carried out in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1 to 4 bar. Preferably, a protective atmosphere of for example nitrogen gas or argon gas is used to carry out the reaction. Preferably, the reaction is carried at a temperature of from 80 to 200°C at atmospheric pressure for a duration of 0.1 to 10 h. More preferably, the reaction is carried at a temperature of from 90 to 130°C for 3 hours under atmospheric pressure. More preferably, the reaction is carried at a temperature of from 80 to 200°C for a duration of 0.1 to 30 h hours in a closed vessel under pressure of from 1.0 to 10 bar.
The reaction may be carried out by mixing at least one lactam having at least 3 carbon atoms in an aqueous solution and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of linear alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, branched alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, linear alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, branched alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, phenoxyalkanols containing at least one hydroxy group, and any mixtures thereof, and at least one lactone and/or hydroxy acid as defined before, and addition of acid followed by sealing of the vessel to react the mixture at a temperature of 80 to 200°C for 1 to 3 0 h.
The present invention the reaction may be carried out by mixing at least one lactam having at least 3 carbon atoms and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of linear alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, branched alkyl alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, linear alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, branched alkylether alcohol containing at least one hydroxy group, phenoxyalkanols containing at least one hydroxy group, and any mixtures thereof, and at least one lacton and/or hydroxy acid as defined before, and addition of acid followed by sealing of the vessel to react the mixture at a temperature of 80 to 200°C for 1 to 30 h at a pressure of from 1.0 to 10 bar.
Following the reaction, water and/or excess alcohol can be removed. Removal of water and alcohol can be carried out by all techniques known in the art, for example by application of a vacuum. Preferably, the optional removal of water and/or excess of alcohol, is carried out applying a vacuum in the range of from 0.1 mbar to 800 mbar. In another embodiment vacuum in the range of from 1 mbar to 500 mbar is applied. More preferably, vacuum in the range of from 10 mbar to 100 mbar is applied.

Uses

Another subject matter of the present invention is the use of the above-mentioned esteramines and their salts in cleaning compositions.
The esteramines and their salts can be added to cleaning compositions, especially fabric and home care compositions.
The esteramines and/or their salts are present in said formulations at a concentration of 0.1 to 5 weight%, preferably at a concentration of 0.5 to 2 weight%.
The inventive esteramines and their salts can also be added to a cleaning composition comprising from about 1% to about 70% by weight of a surfactant system. The inventive esteramines and/or their salts may be present in a cleaning composition at a concentration of from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition, or at a concentration of from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of the composition.
Hence, another subject matter of the present invention is the use of the esteramines and their salts of this invention and/or obtained by or obtainable by a process of the invention and/or as detailed before, in fabric and home care products, in particular cleaning compositions for improved oily and fatty stain removal, removal of solid dirt such as clay, prevention of greying of fabric surfaces, and/or anti-scale agents, wherein the cleaning composition is preferably a laundry detergent formulation and/or a dish wash detergent formulation, more preferably a liquid laundry detergent formulation and/or a liquid manual dish wash detergent formulation.
Another subject-matter of the present invention is, therefore, also a cleaning composition, fabric and home care product, industrial and institutional cleaning product, preferably in laundry detergents, in cleaning compositions and/or in fabric and home care products, each comprising at least one esteramine or salt thereof as defined above or obtained by or obtainable by a process of the invention and/or as detailed herein.
A further subject-matter of the present invention is a fabric and home care product, cleaning composition, industrial and institutional cleaning product, preferably a laundry detergent, a cleaning composition and/or a fabric and home care product, each containing at least one esteramine or salt thereof of the invention and/or as described above.
Preferably, it is a cleaning composition and/or fabric and home care product and/or industrial and institutional cleaning product, comprising at least one esteramine or salt thereof as defined above. In particular, it is a cleaning composition for improved cleaning performance, especially improved primary washing, preferably a laundry detergent formulation and/or a manual dish wash detergent formulation, more preferably a liquid laundry detergent formulation and/or a liquid manual dish wash detergent formulation.
Preferably, the cleaning composition of the present invention is a liquid or solid laundry detergent composition, preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition.
Preferably, the cleaning composition of the present invention is a liquid or solid (e.g. powder or tab/unit dose) detergent composition for manual or automatic dish wash, preferably a liquid manual dish wash detergent composition. Such compositions are known to a person of skill in the art.
In another embodiment, the cleaning composition of the present invention is a hard surface cleaning composition that may be used for cleaning various surfaces such as hard wood, tile, ceramic, plastic, leather, metal, glass.
The inventive esteramine or its salt may be a component of a cleaning compositions or fabric and home care product, preferably a laundry cleaning composition, a laundry care product or laundry treatment product or laundry washing product, preferably a liquid laundry detergent formulation or liquid laundry detergent product, that each additionally comprise at least one surfactant, preferably at least one anionic surfactant.
It may be also preferred in the present invention that the cleaning composition comprises (besides at least one esteramine or salt thereof as described above) additionally at least one enzyme, preferably selected from one or more optionally further comprising at least one enzyme, preferably selected from one or more lipases, hydrolases, amylases, proteases, cellulases, hemicellulases, phospholipases, esterases, pectinases, lactases, pectate lyases, cutinases, DNases, xylanases, oxicoreductases, dispersins, mannanases and peroxidases, and combinations of at least two of the foregoing types, preferably at least one enzyme being selected from lipases.
Even more preferably, the cleaning compositions of the present invention comprising at least one inventive esteramine or salt and optionally further comprising at least one surfactant or a surfactant system - as detailed before - are those for improved cleaning performance within laundry and manual dish wash applications, even more specifically, for improved cleaning performance (such actions as detailed before) such as those on fabrics and dishware, and may additionally comprise at least one enzyme selected from the list consisting of optionally further comprising at least one enzyme, preferably selected from one or more optionally further comprising at least one enzyme, preferably selected from one or more lipases, hydrolases, amylases, proteases, cellulases, hemicellulases, phospholipases, esterases, pectinases, lactases, pectate lyases, cutinases, DNases, xylanases, oxicoreductases, dispersins, mannanases and peroxidases, and combinations of at least two of the foregoing types, preferably selected from one or more lipases, hydrolases, amylases, proteases, cellulases, and combinations of at least two of the foregoing types, more preferably at least one enzyme being selected from lipases.
The inventive esteramine or salt thereof may be utilized in cleaning compositions comprising a surfactant system comprising C₁₀-C₁₅ alkyl benzene sulfonates (LAS) as the primary surfactant and one or more additional surfactants selected from non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic or other anionic surfactants, or mixtures thereof.
The inventive esteramine or its salt may be utilized in cleaning compositions or fabric and home care product, preferably a laundry cleaning composition, a laundry care product or laundry washing product, preferably a liquid laundry detergent formulation or liquid laundry detergent product, comprising C₁₂-C₁₈ alkyl ethoxylate surfactants with 5-10 ethoxy-units as the primary surfactant and one or more additional surfactants selected from anionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic or other non-ionic surfactants, or mixtures thereof.
The inventive esteramine or its salt may be utilized in the cleaning compositions or fabric and home care product, preferably a laundry cleaning composition, a laundry care product or laundry treatment product or laundry washing product, preferably a liquid laundry detergent formulation or liquid laundry detergent product, comprising C₈-C₁₈ linear or branched alkyl ethersulfates with 1-5 ethoxy-units as the primary surfactant and one or more additional surfactants selected from non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic or other anionic surfactants, or mixtures thereof.
The esteramine or salt thereof can be a component of a cleaning composition, such as preferably a laundry or a dish wash formulation, more preferably a liquid laundry or manual dish wash formulation, that each additionally comprise at least one surfactant, preferably at least one anionic surfactant.
This invention also encompasses a composition comprising at least one esteramine or salt thereof as described herein before, further comprises an antimicrobial agent as disclosed hereinafter, preferably selected from the group consisting of 2-phenoxyethanol, more preferably comprising said antimicrobial agent in an amount ranging from 2ppm to 5% by weight of the composition; even more preferably comprising 0.1 to 2% of phenoxyethanol.
This invention also encompasses a composition, preferably a cleaning composition, more preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition or a liquid hand dish composition, even more preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition, or a liquid softener composition for use in laundry, such composition comprising an esteramine or its salt in the amounts detailed before as described herein before, such composition further comprising 4,4'-dichoro 2-hydroxydiphenylether in a concentration from 0.001 to 3%, preferably 0.002 to 1%, more preferably 0.01 to 0.6%, each by weight of the composition.
This invention also encompasses a composition, specifically a cleaning composition, more preferably a cleaning composition in liquid, solid or semi-solid form, preferably being a concentrated liquid detergent formulation, single mono doses laundry detergent formulation, liquid hand dish washing detergent formulation or solid automatic dish washing formulation, more preferably a laundry detergent formulation, comprising an esteramine or its salt as described herein before and in the amounts as detailed before, such composition being preferably a detergent composition, such composition further comprising an antimicrobial agent as disclosed hereinafter, preferably selected from the group consisting of 2-phenoxyethanol, more preferably comprising said antimicrobial agent in an amount ranging from 2ppm to 5% by weight of the composition; even more preferably comprising 0.1 to 2% of phenoxyethanol.
This invention also encompasses a method of preserving an aqueous composition against microbial contamination or growth, such composition, specifically a cleaning composition, more preferably a cleaning composition in liquid, solid or semi-solid form, preferably being a concentrated liquid detergent formulation, single mono doses laundry detergent formulation, liquid hand dish washing detergent formulation or solid automatic dish washing formulation, more preferably a laundry detergent formulation, comprising an esteramine or its salt as described herein before and in the amounts detailed before, such composition being preferably a detergent composition, such method comprising adding at least one antimicrobial agent selected from the disclosed antimicrobial agents as disclosed hereinafter, such antimicrobial agent preferably being 2-phenoxyethanol.
This invention also encompasses a method of laundering fabric or of cleaning hard surfaces, which method comprises treating a fabric or a hard surface with a cleaning composition, more preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition or a liquid hand dish composition, even more preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition, or a liquid softener composition for use in laundry, such composition comprising an esteramine or its salt in the amounts detailed before, such composition further comprising 4,4'-dichoro 2-hydroxydiphenylether.
As used herein the phrase "cleaning composition" as used for the inventive compositions and products includes compositions and formulations designed for cleaning soiled material. Such compositions include but are not limited to, laundry cleaning compositions and detergents, fabric softening compositions, fabric enhancing compositions, fabric freshening compositions, laundry prewash, laundry pretreat, laundry additives, spray products, dry cleaning agent or composition, laundry rinse additive, wash additive, post-rinse fabric treatment, ironing aid, dish washing compositions, hard surface cleaning compositions, unit dose formulation, delayed delivery formulation, detergent contained on or in a porous substrate or nonwoven sheet, and other suitable forms that may be apparent to one skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein. Such compositions may be used as a pre-laundering treatment, a post-laundering treatment, or may be added during the rinse or wash cycle of the laundering operation. The cleaning compositions may have a form selected from liquid, powder, single-phase or multi-phase unit dose, pouch, tablet, gel, paste, bar, or flake.
The cleaning compositions of the invention comprise a surfactant system in an amount sufficient to provide desired cleaning properties. The cleaning composition may comprise, by weight of the composition, from about 1% to about 70% of a surfactant system. The liquid cleaning composition may comprise, by weight of the composition, from about 2% to about 60% of the surfactant system. The cleaning composition may comprise, by weight of the composition, from about 5% to about 30% of the surfactant system. The surfactant system may comprise a detersive surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, ampholytic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that a detersive surfactant encompasses any surfactant or mixture of surfactants that provide cleaning, stain removing, or laundering benefit to soiled material.
Even more preferably, the compositions or products of the present invention as detailed herein before comprising at least one inventive esteramine and/or its salt obtained or obtainable by the inventive process as detailed herein and in the amounts as specified in the previous paragraph, optionally further comprising at least one surfactant or a surfactant system in amounts from about 1% to about 70% by weight of the composition or product, are preferably those for primary cleaning (i.e. removal of stains) and more preferably within laundry applications, and may additionally comprise at least one enzyme selected from lipases, hydrolases, amylases, proteases, cellulases, mannanases, hemicellulases, phospholipases, esterases, xylanases, DNases, dispersins, pectinases, oxidoreductases, cutinases, lactases and peroxidases, more preferably at least two of the aforementioned types.
The phrase "cleaning composition" as used herein includes compositions and formulations and products designed for cleaning soiled material. Such compositions, formulations and products include those designed for cleaning soiled material or soiled surfaces of any kind.
Compositions for "industrial and institutional cleaning" includes such cleaning compositions being designed for use in industrial and institutional cleaning, such as those for use of cleaning soiled material or surfaces of any kind, such as hard surface cleaners for surfaces of any kind, including tiles, carpets, PVC-surfaces, wooden surfaces, metal surfaces, lacquered surfaces.
"Compositions for Fabric and Home Care" include cleaning compositions including but not limited to laundry cleaning compositions and detergents, fabric softening compositions, fabric enhancing compositions, fabric freshening compositions, laundry prewash, laundry pretreat, laundry additives, spray products, dry cleaning agent or composition, laundry rinse additive, wash additive, post-rinse fabric treatment, ironing aid, dish washing compositions, hard surface cleaning compositions, unit dose formulation, delayed delivery formulation, detergent contained on or in a porous substrate or nonwoven sheet, and other suitable forms that may be apparent to one skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein. Such compositions may be used as a pre-laundering treatment, a post-laundering treatment, or may be added during the rinse or wash cycle of the laundering operation, preferably during the wash cycle of the laundering or dish washing operation.

Fabric and Home Care Composition:

Any fabric and home care composition are suitable. Composition may or may not include surfactant. Preferred composition are detergents and cleaning compositions. Especially preferred are fabric treatment compositions, even more preferred are laundry detergent compositions.
Fabric and home care compositions are typically suitable for: (a) the care of finished textiles, cleaning of finished textiles, sanitization of finished textiles, disinfection of finished textiles, detergents, stain removers, softeners, fabric enhancers, stain removal or finished textiles treatments, pre and post wash treatments, washing machine cleaning and maintenance, with finished textiles intended to include garments and items made of cloth; (b) the care of dishes, glasses, crockery, cooking pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and the like in automatic, in-machine washing, including detergents, preparatory post treatment and machine cleaning and maintenance products for both the dishwasher, the utilized water and its contents; or (c) manual hand dish washing detergents.
Preferably, the composition may comprise from 0.01wt% to 20.0wt%, preferably from 0.02wt% to 10.0wt%, preferably from 0.05wt% to 5wt%, more preferably from 0.1wt% to 3.0wt% of the esteramine and/or salt thereof.
The composition may comprise from 1.0wt% to 70wt% detersive surfactant.
Fabric and home care compositions include, but not limit to:

Laundry Detergent Composition: Suitable laundry detergent compositions include laundry detergent powder compositions, laundry beads, laundry detergent liquid compositions, laundry detergent gel compositions, laundry sheets, fibrous articles and water-soluble unit dose laundry detergent compositions.
Fabric Enhancers: Suitable fabric enhancers are liquid fabric enhancers including compact liquid fabric enhancers, and solid fabric enhancers including fabric enhancer beads and sheets.
Dish-washing Detergent Composition: Suitable dish-washing detergent compositions include hand dish-washing detergent compositions and automatic dish-washing detergent compositions. Such as automatic dish-washing powder, tablet and pouches.
Hard Surface Cleaner Compositions: Suitable hard surface cleaner compositions include product that can be directly applied onto hard surface, eg. by a spray, and products that can be diluted in water before been applied onto hard surface.

Fabric and Home Care Ingredients

Suitable fabric and home care ingredients are described in more detail below.

Surfactant System:

The compositions comprise a surfactant system in an amount sufficient to provide desired cleaning properties. The composition may comprise, by weight of the composition, from about 1% to about 70% of a surfactant system. The composition may comprise, by weight of the composition, from about 2% to about 60% of the surfactant system. The composition may comprise, by weight of the composition, from about 5% to about 30% of the surfactant system. The surfactant system may comprise a detersive surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, ampholytic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that a detersive surfactant encompasses any surfactant or mixture of surfactants that provide cleaning, stain removing, or laundering benefit to soiled material.
Suitable surfactants include anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactant, cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. Suitable surfactants may be linear or branched, substituted or un-substituted, and may be derived from petrochemical material or biomaterial. Preferred surfactant systems comprise both anionic and nonionic surfactant, preferably in weight ratios from 90:1 to 1:90. In some instances a weight ratio of anionic to nonionic surfactant of at least 1:1 is preferred. However, a ratio below 10:1 may be preferred. When present, the total surfactant level is preferably from 0.1% to 60%, from 1% to 50% or even from 5% to 40% by weight of the subject composition.
Anionic Surfactant: Anionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, those surface-active compounds that contain an organic hydrophobic group containing generally 8 to 22 carbon atoms or generally 8 to 18 carbon atoms in their molecular structure and at least one water-solubilizing group preferably selected from sulfonate, sulfate, and carboxylate so as to form a water-soluble compound. Usually, the hydrophobic group will comprise a C₈-C₂₂ alkyl, or acyl group. Such surfactants are employed in the form of water-soluble salts and the salt-forming cation usually is selected from sodium, potassium, ammonium, magnesium and mono-, with the sodium cation being the usual one chosen.
Anionic surfactants of the present invention and adjunct anionic cosurfactants, may exist in an acid form, and said acid form may be neutralized to form a surfactant salt which is desirable for use in the present detergent compositions. Typical agents for neutralization include the metal counterion base such as hydroxides, e.g., NaOH or KOH. Further preferred agents for neutralizing anionic surfactants of the present invention and adjunct anionic surfactants or cosurfactants in their acid forms include ammonia, amines, oligamines, or alkanolamines. Alkanolamines are preferred. Suitable non-limiting examples including monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, and other linear or branched alkanolamines known in the art; for example, highly preferred alkanolamines include 2-amino-1-propanol, 1-aminopropanol, monoisopropanolamine, or 1-amino-3-propanol. Amine neutralization may be done to a full or partial extent, e.g. part of the anionic surfactant mix may be neutralized with sodium or potassium and part of the anionic surfactant mix may be neutralized with amines or alkanolamines.
Suitable sulphonate surfactants include methyl ester sulphonates, alpha olefin sulphonates, alkyl benzene sulphonates, especially alkyl benzene sulphonates, preferably C_10-C₁₃ alkyl benzene sulphonate. Suitable alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) is obtainable, preferably obtained, by sulphonating commercially available linear alkyl benzene (LAB). Suitable LAB includes low 2-phenyl LAB, such as those supplied by Sasol under the tradename Isochem^® or those supplied by Petresa under the tradename Petrelab^®, other suitable LAB include high 2-phenyl LAB, such as those supplied by Sasol under the tradename Hyblene^®. A suitable anionic surfactant is alkyl benzene sulphonate that is obtained by DETAL catalyzed process, although other synthesis routes, such as HF, may also be suitable. In one aspect a magnesium salt of LAS is used.
Preferably, the composition may contain from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the laundry composition, of an HLAS surfactant selected from alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, alkali metal or amine salts of C₁₀-C₁₆ alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, wherein the HLAS surfactant comprises greater than 50% C₁₂, preferably greater than 60%, preferably greater than 70% C₁₂, more preferably greater than 75%
Suitable sulphate surfactants include alkyl sulphate, preferably C_8-18 alkyl sulphate, or predominantly C₁₂ alkyl sulphate.
A preferred sulphate surfactant is alkyl alkoxylated sulphate, preferably alkyl ethoxylated sulphate, preferably a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl alkoxylated sulphate, preferably a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl ethoxylated sulphate, preferably the alkyl alkoxylated sulphate has an average degree of alkoxylation of from 0.5 to 20, preferably from 0.5 to 10, preferably the alkyl alkoxylated sulphate is a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl ethoxylated sulphate having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 10, preferably from 0.5 to 5, more preferably from 0.5 to 3 or from about 1.5 to 3 or from about 1.8 to 2.5. The alkyl alkoxylated sulfate may have a broad alkoxy distribution or a peaked alkoxy distribution. The alkyl portion of the AES may include, on average, from 13.7 to about 16 or from 13.9 to 14.6 carbons atoms. At least about 50% or at least about 60% of the AES molecule may include having an alkyl portion having 14 or more carbon atoms, preferable from 14 to 18, or from 14 to 17, or from 14 to 16, or from 14 to 15 carbon atoms.
The alkyl sulphate, alkyl alkoxylated sulphate and alkyl benzene sulphonates may be linear or branched, including 2 alkyl substituted or mid chain branched type, substituted or un-substituted, and may be derived from petrochemical material or biomaterial. Preferably, the branching group is an alkyl. Typically, the alkyl is selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, cyclic alkyl groups and mixtures thereof. Single or multiple alkyl branches could be present on the main hydrocarbyl chain of the starting alcohol(s) used to produce the sulfated anionic surfactant used in the detergent of the invention. Most preferably the branched sulfated anionic surfactant is selected from alkyl sulfates, alkyl ethoxy sulfates, and mixtures thereof.
Alkyl sulfates and alkyl alkoxy sulfates are commercially available with a variety of chain lengths, ethoxylation and branching degrees. Commercially available sulfates include those based on Neodol alcohols ex the Shell company, Lial - Isalchem and Safol ex the Sasol company, natural alcohols ex The Procter & Gamble Chemicals company.
Other suitable anionic surfactants include alkyl ether carboxylates, comprising a C₁₀-C₂₆ linear or branched, preferably C₁₀-C₂₀ linear, most preferably C₁₆-C₁₈ linear alkyl alcohol and from 2 to 20, preferably 7 to 13, more preferably 8 to 12, most preferably 9.5 to 10.5 ethoxylates. The acid form or salt form, such as sodium or ammonium salt, may be used, and the alkyl chain may contain one cis or trans double bond. Alkyl ether carboxylic acids are available from Kao (Akypo^®), Huntsman (Empicol^®) and Clariant (Emulsogen^®).
Other suitable anionic surfactants are rhamnolipids. The rhamnolipids may have a single rhamnose sugar ring or two rhamnose sugar rings.
Non-ionic Surfactant: Suitable non-ionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of: C₈-C₁₈ alkyl ethoxylates, such as, NEODOL^® non-ionic surfactants from Shell; C₆-C₁₂ alkyl phenol alkoxylates wherein preferably the alkoxylate units are ethyleneoxy units, propyleneoxy units or a mixture thereof; C₁₂-C₁₈ alcohol and C₆-C₁₂ alkyl phenol condensates with ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block polymers such as Pluronic^® from BASF; alkyl polysaccharides, preferably alkylpolyglycosides; methyl ester ethoxylates; polyhydroxy fatty acid amides; ether capped poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol surfactants; and mixtures thereof.
Suitable non-ionic surfactants are alkylpolyglucoside and/or an alkyl alkoxylated alcohol.
Suitable non-ionic surfactants include alkyl alkoxylated alcohols, preferably C₈-C₁₈ alkyl alkoxylated alcohol, preferably a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl ethoxylated alcohol, preferably the alkyl alkoxylated alcohol has an average degree of alkoxylation of from 1 to 50, preferably from 1 to 30, or from 1 to 20, or from 1 to 10, preferably the alkyl alkoxylated alcohol is a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl ethoxylated alcohol having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 1 to 10, preferably from 1 to 7, more preferably from 1 to 5 and most preferably from 3 to 7. In one aspect, the alkyl alkoxylated alcohol is a C_12- C₁₅ alkyl ethoxylated alcohol having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 7 to 10. The alkyl alkoxylated alcohol can be linear or branched, and substituted or un-substituted. Suitable nonionic surfactants include those with the trade name Lutensol^® from BASF. The alkyl alkoxylated sulfate may have a broad alkoxy distribution for example Alfonic 1214-9 Ethoxylate or a peaked alkoxy distribution for example Novel 1214-9 both commercially available from Sasol
Cationic Surfactant: Suitable cationic surfactants include alkyl pyridinium compounds, alkyl quaternary ammonium compounds, alkyl quaternary phosphonium compounds, alkyl ternary sulphonium compounds, and mixtures thereof.
Preferred cationic surfactants are quaternary ammonium compounds having the general formula:

(R)(R₁)(R₂)(R₃)N⁺ X^-

wherein, R is a linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted C_6-18 alkyl or alkenyl moiety, R₁ and R₂ are independently selected from methyl or ethyl moieties, R₃ is a hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl or a hydroxyethyl moiety, X is an anion which provides charge neutrality, preferred anions include: halides, preferably chloride; sulphate; and sulphonate.
The fabric care compositions of the present invention may contain up to about 30%, alternatively from about 0.01% to about 20%, more alternatively from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of a cationic surfactant. For the purposes of the present invention, cationic surfactants include those which can deliver fabric care benefits. Non-limiting examples of useful cationic surfactants include: fatty amines, imidazoline quat materials and quaternary ammonium surfactants, preferably N, N-bis(stearoyl-oxy-ethyl) N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride, N,N-bis(tallowoyl-oxy-ethyl) N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride, N,N-bis(stearoyl-oxyethyl) N-(2 hydroxyethyl) N-methyl ammonium methyl sulfate; N,N-bis(stearoyl-isopropoxy)N,N-dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, N,N-bis(tallowoyl-isopropoxy)N,N-dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, 1, 2 di (stearoyl-oxy) 3 trimethyl ammoniumpropane chloride; dialkylenedimethylammonium salts such as dicanoladimethylammonium chloride, di(hard)tallowdimethylammonium chloride dicanoladimethylammonium methyl sulfate; 1-methyl-1-stearoylamidoethyl-2-stearoylimidazolinium methylsulfate; 1-tallowylamidoethyl-2-tallowylimidazoline; N,N"-dialkyldiethylenetriamine ;the reaction product of N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,2-ethylenediamine orN-(2-hydroxyisopropyl)-1,2-ethylenediamine with glycolic acid, esterified with fatty acid, where the fatty acid is (hydrogenated) tallow fatty acid, palm fatty acid, hydrogenated palm fatty acid, oleic acid, rapeseed fatty acid, hydrogenated rapeseed fatty acid; polyglycerol esters (PGEs), oily sugar derivatives, and wax emulsions and a mixture of the above.
It will be understood that combinations of softener actives disclosed above are suitable for use herein
Amphoteric and Zwitterionic surfactant: Suitable amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants include amine oxides, and/or betaines. Preferred amine oxides are alkyl dimethyl amine oxide or alkyl amido propyl dimethyl amine oxide, more preferably alkyl dimethyl amine oxide and especially coco dimethyl amino oxide. Amine oxide may have a linear or mid-branched alkyl moiety. Typical linear amine oxides include water-soluble amine oxides containing one R¹ C₈-C₁₈ alkyl moiety and 2 R² and R³ moieties selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₃ alkyl groups and C₁-C₃ hydroxyalkyl groups. Preferably amine oxide is characterized by the formula R¹ - N(R²)(R³) O wherein R¹ is a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl and R² and R³ are selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, 2-hydroxethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl and 3-hydroxypropyl. The linear amine oxide surfactants in particular may include linear C₁₀-C₁₈ alkyl dimethyl amine oxides and linear C₈-C₁₂ alkoxy ethyl dihydroxy ethyl amine oxides.
Other suitable surfactants include betaines, such as alkyl betaines, alkylamidobetaine, amidazoliniumbetaine, sulfobetaine (INCI Sultaines) as well as Phosphobetaines.

Other Fabric and Home Care Ingredients.

The compositions of the invention may also contain other fabric and home care additives. Suitable fabric and home care additives include enzymes, enzyme stabilizers, builders, dispersants, structurants or thickeners, polymers, additional amines, catalytic materials, bleaching agents, bleaching catalysts, bleach activators, polymeric dispersing agents, soil removal/ anti-redeposition agents, polymeric grease cleaning agents, amphiphilic copolymers, fluorescent brightener, fabric hueing agents, chelating agent, encapsulates, perfume, pro-perfumes, malodor reduction materials, conditioning agents, probiotics, organic acids, anti-oxidants, anti-microbial agents and/or preservatives, neutralizers and/ or pH adjusting agents, processing aids, rheology modifiers, corrosion and/or anti-tarnishing agents, hygiene Agent, pearlescent agent, pigments, opacifier, solvents, carriers, hydrotrope, suds suppressor and mixtures thereof.

Enzymes:

Preferably the composition comprises one or more enzymes. Preferred enzymes provide cleaning performance and/or fabric care benefits. Examples of suitable enzymes include, but are not limited to, hemicellulases, peroxidases, proteases, cellulases, xylanases, lipases, phospholipases, esterases, cutinases, pectinases, mannanases, galactanases, pectate lyases, keratinases, reductases, oxidases, phenoloxidases, lipoxygenases, ligninases, pullulanases, tannases, pentosanases, malanases, β-glucanases, arabinosidases, hyaluronidase, chondroitinase, laccase, and amylases, or mixtures thereof. A typical combination is an enzyme cocktail that may comprise, for example, a protease and lipase in conjunction with amylase. When present in the composition, the aforementioned additional enzymes may be present at levels from about 0.00001% to about 2%, from about 0.0001% to about 1% or even from about 0.001% to about 0.5% enzyme protein by weight of the composition.
Proteases. Preferably the composition comprises one or more proteases. Suitable proteases include metalloproteases and serine proteases, including neutral or alkaline microbial serine proteases, such as subtilisins (EC 3.4.21.62). Suitable proteases include those of animal, vegetable or microbial origin. In one aspect, such suitable protease may be of microbial origin. The suitable proteases include chemically or genetically modified mutants of the aforementioned suitable proteases. In one aspect, the suitable protease may be a serine protease, such as an alkaline microbial protease or/and a trypsin-type protease. Examples of suitable neutral or alkaline proteases include:

(a) subtilisins (EC 3.4.21.62), especially those derived from Bacillus, such as Bacillus sp., Bacillus sp., B. lentus, B. alkalophilus, B. subtilis, B. amyloliquefaciens, B. gibsonii, B. akibaii, B. clausii and B. clarkii described in WO2004067737 , WO2015091989 , WO2015091990 , WO2015024739 , WO2015143360 , US6,312,936B1 , US5,679,630 , US4,760,025 , DE102006022216A1 , DE102006022224A1 , WO2015089447 , WO2015089441 , WO2016066756 , WO2016066757 , WO2016069557 , WO2016069563 , WO2016069569 , WO2017/089093 , WO2020/156419 .
(b) trypsin-type or chymotrypsin-type proteases, such as trypsin (e.g., of porcine or bovine origin), including the Fusarium protease described in WO 89/06270 and the chymotrypsin proteases derived from Cellumonas described in WO 05/052161 and WO 05/052146 .
(c) metalloproteases, especially those derived from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens decribed in WO07/044993A2 ; from Bacillus, Brevibacillus, Thermoactinomyces, Geobacillus, Paenibacillus, Lysinibacillus or Streptomyces spp. Described in WO2014194032 , WO2014194054 and WO2014194117 ; from Kribella alluminosa described in WO2015193488 ; and from Streptomyces and Lysobacter described in WO2016075078 .
(d) Protease having at least 90% identity to the subtilase from Bacillus sp. TY145, NCIMB 40339, described in WO92/17577 (Novozymes A/S) , including the variants of this Bacillus sp TY145 subtilase described in WO2015024739 , and WO2016066757 .

Suitable commercially available protease enzymes include those sold under the trade names Alcalase^®, Savinase^®, Primase^®, Durazym^®, Polarzyme^®, Kannase^®, Liquanase^®, Liquanase Ultra^®, Savinase Ultra^®, Liquanase^® Evity^®, Savinase^® Evity^®, Ovozyme^®, Neutrase^®, Everlase^®, Coronase^®, Blaze^®, Blaze Ultra^®, Blaze^® Evity^®, Blaze^® Exceed, Blaze^® Pro, Esperase^®, Progress^® Uno, Progress^® Excel, Progress^® Key, Ronozyme^®, Vinzon^® and Het Ultra^® by Novozymes A/S (Denmark); those sold under the tradename Maxatase^®, Maxacal^®, Maxapem^®, Properase^®, Purafect^®, Purafect Prime^®, Purafect Ox^®, FN3^®, FN4^®, Excellase^®, Ultimase^® and Purafect OXP^® by Dupont; those sold under the tradename Opticlean^® and Optimase^® by Solvay Enzymes; and those available from Henkel/Kemira, namely BLAP (sequence shown in Figure29 of US 5,352,604 with the following mutations S99D + S101R + S103A + V104I + G159S, hereinafter referred to as BLAP), BLAP R (BLAP with S3T + V4I + V199M + V205I + L217D), BLAP X (BLAP with S3T + V4I + V205I) and BLAP F49 (BLAP with S3T + V4I + A194P + V199M + V205I + L217D); and KAP (Bacillus alkalophilus subtilisin with mutations A230V + S256G + S259N) from Kao and Lavergy^®, Lavergy^® Pro, Lavergy^® C Bright from BASF.
Amylases. Preferably the composition may comprise an amylase. Suitable alpha-amylases include those of bacterial or fungal origin. Chemically or genetically modified mutants (variants) are included. A preferred alkaline alpha-amylase is derived from a strain of Bacillus, such as Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus stearothermophilus, Bacillus subtilis, or other Bacillus sp., such as Bacillus sp. NCIB 12289, NCIB 12512, NCIB 12513, DSM 9375 ( USP 7,153,818 ) DSM 12368, DSMZ no. 12649, KSM AP1378 ( WO 97/00324 ), KSM K36 or KSM K38 ( EP 1,022,334 ). Preferred amylases include:

(a) variants described in WO 94/02597 , WO 94/18314 , WO96/23874 and WO 97/43424 , especially the variants with substitutions in one or more of the following positions versus the enzyme listed as SEQ ID No. 2 in WO 96/23874 : 15, 23, 105, 106, 124, 128, 133, 154, 156, 181 , 188, 190, 197, 202, 208, 209, 243, 264, 304, 305, 391, 408, and 444.
(b) variants described in USP 5,856,164 and WO99/23211 , WO 96/23873 , WO00/60060 and WO 06/002643 , especially the variants with one or more substitutions in the following positions versus the AA560 enzyme listed as SEQ ID No. 12 in WO 06/002643 :
26, 30, 33, 82, 37, 106, 118, 128, 133, 149, 150, 160, 178, 182, 186, 193, 203, 214, 231, 256, 257, 258, 269, 270, 272, 283, 295, 296, 298, 299, 303, 304, 305, 311, 314, 315, 318, 319, 339, 345, 361, 378, 383, 419, 421, 437, 441, 444, 445, 446, 447, 450, 461, 471, 482, 484, preferably that also contain the deletions of D183* and G184*.
(c) variants exhibiting at least 90% identity with SEQ ID No. 4 in WO06/002643 , the wild-type enzyme from Bacillus SP722, especially variants with deletions in the 183 and 184 positions and variants described in WO 00/60060 , which is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) variants exhibiting at least 95% identity with the wild-type enzyme from Bacillus sp.707 (SEQ ID NO:7 in US 6,093, 562 ), especially those comprising one or more of the following mutations M202, M208, S255, R172, and/or M261. Preferably said amylase comprises one or more of M202L, M202V, M202S, M202T, M202I, M202Q, M202W, S255N and/or R172Q. Particularly preferred are those comprising the M202L or M202T mutations.
(e) variants described in WO 09/149130 , preferably those exhibiting at least 90% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO:2 in WO 09/149130 , the wild-type enzyme from Geobacillus Stearophermophilus or a truncated version thereof.
(f) variants exhibiting at least 89% identity with SEQ ID NO:1 in WO2016091688 , especially those comprising deletions at positions H183+G184 and additionally one or more mutations at positions 405, 421, 422 and/or 428.
(g) variants exhibiting at least 60% amino acid sequence identity with the "PcuAmyl α-amylase" from Paenibacillus curdlanolyticus YK9 (SEQ ID NO:3 in WO2014099523 ).
(h) variants exhibiting at least 60% amino acid sequence identity with the "CspAmy2 amylase" from Cytophaga sp. (SEQ ID NO:1 in WO2014164777 ).
(i) variants exhibiting at least 85% identity with AmyE from Bacillus subtilis (SEQ ID NO:1 in WO2009149271 ).
(j) Variants exhibiting at least 90% identity variant with the wild-type amylase from Bacillus sp. KSM-K38 with accession number AB051102.

Suitable commercially available alpha-amylases include DURAMYL^®, LIQUEZYME^®, TERMAMYL^®, TERMAMYL ULTRA^®, NATALASE^®, SUPRAMYL^®, STAINZYME^®, STAINZYME PLUS^®, FUNGAMYL^® and BAN^® (Novozymes A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark), KEMZYM^® AT 9000 Biozym Biotech Trading GmbH Wehlistrasse 27b A-1200 Wien Austria, RAPIDASE^® , PURASTAR^®, ENZYSIZE^®, OPTISIZE HT PLUS^®, POWERASE^® and PURASTAR OXAM^® (Genencor International Inc., Palo Alto, California) and KAM^® (Kao, 14-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, 1-chome, Chuo-ku Tokyo 103-8210, Japan). In one aspect, suitable amylases include NATALASE^®, STAINZYME^® and STAINZYME PLUS^® and mixtures thereof.
Lipases. Preferably the composition comprises one or more lipases, including "first cycle lipases" such as those described in U.S. Patent 6,939,702 B1 and US PA 2009/0217464 . Preferred lipases are first-wash lipases. The composition may comprise a first wash lipase.
First wash lipases includes a lipase which is a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence which: (a) has at least 90% identity with the wild-type lipase derived from Humicola lanuginosa strain DSM 4109; (b) compared to said wild-type lipase, comprises a substitution of an electrically neutral or negatively charged amino acid at the surface of the three-dimensional structure within 15A of E1 or Q249 with a positively charged amino acid; and (c) comprises a peptide addition at the C-terminal; and/or (d) comprises a peptide addition at the N-terminal and/or (e) meets the following limitations: i) comprises a negative amino acid in position E210 of said wild-type lipase; ii) comprises a negatively charged amino acid in the region corresponding to positions 90-101 of said wild-type lipase; and iii) comprises a neutral or negative amino acid at a position corresponding to N94 or said wild-type lipase and/or has a negative or neutral net electric charge in the region corresponding to positions 90-101 of said wild-type lipase.
Preferred are variants of the wild-type lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus comprising one or more of the T231R and N233R mutations. The wild-type sequence is the 269 amino acids (amino acids 23 - 291) of the Swissprot accession number Swiss-Prot O59952 (derived from Thermomyces lanuginosus (Humicola lanuginosa)). Other suitable lipases include: Liprl 139, e.g. as described in WO2013/171241 ; TfuLip2, e.g. as described in WO2011/084412 and WO2013/033318 ; Pseudomonas stutzeri lipase, e.g. as described in WO2018228880 ; Microbulbifer thermotolerans lipase, e.g. as described in WO2018228881 ; Sulfobacillus acidocaldarius lipase, e.g. as described in EP3299457 ; LIP062 lipase e.g. as described in WO2018209026 ; PinLip lipase e.g. as described in WO2017036901 and Absidia sp. lipase e.g. as described in WO2017005798 .
Preferred lipases would include those sold under the tradenames Lipex^® and Lipolex^® and Lipoclean^®.
Cellulases. Suitable enzymes include cellulases of bacterial or fungal origin. Chemically modified or protein engineered mutants are included. Suitable cellulases include cellulases from the genera Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Humicola, Fusarium, Thielavia, Acremonium, e.g., the fungal cellulases produced from Humicola insolens, Myceliophthora thermophila and Fusarium oxysporum disclosed in US 4,435,307 , US 5,648,263 , US 5,691,178 , US 5,776,757 and US 5,691,178 . Suitable cellulases include the alkaline or neutral cellulases having colour care benefits. Commercially available cellulases include CELLUZYME^®, CAREZYME^® and CAREZYME PREMIUM (Novozymes A/S), CLAZINASE^®, and PURADAX HA^® (Genencor International Inc.), and KAC-500(B)^® (Kao Corporation).
The bacterial cleaning cellulase may be a glycosyl hydrolase having enzymatic activity towards amorphous cellulose substrates, wherein the glycosyl hydrolase is selected from GH families 5, 7, 12, 16, 44 or 74. Suitable glycosyl hydrolases may also be selected from the group consisting of: GH family 44 glycosyl hydrolases from Paenibacillus polyxyma (wild-type) such as XYG1006 described in US 7,361,736 or are variants thereof. GH family 12 glycosyl hydrolases from Bacillus licheniformis (wild-type) such as SEQ ID NO:1 described in US 6,268,197 or are variants thereof; GH family 5 glycosyl hydrolases from Bacillus agaradhaerens (wild type) or variants thereof; GH family 5 glycosyl hydrolases from Paenibacillus (wild type) such as XYG1034 and XYG 1022 described in US 6,630,340 or variants thereof; GH family 74 glycosyl hydrolases from Jonesia sp. (wild type) such as XYG1020 described in WO 2002/077242 or variants thereof; and GH family 74 glycosyl hydrolases from Trichoderma Reesei (wild type), such as the enzyme described in more detail in Sequence ID NO. 2 of US 7,172,891 , or variants thereof. Suitable bacterial cleaning cellulases are sold under the tradenames Celluclean^® and Whitezyme^® (Novozymes A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark).
The composition may comprise a fungal cleaning cellulase belonging to glycosyl hydrolase family 45 having a molecular weight of from 17kDa to 30 kDa, for example the endoglucanases sold under the tradename Biotouch^® NCD, DCC and DCL (AB Enzymes, Darmstadt, Germany).
Pectate Lyases. Other preferred enzymes include pectate lyases sold under the tradenames Pectawash^®, Pectaway^®, Xpect^® and mannanases sold under the tradenames Mannaway^® (all from Novozymes A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark), and Purabrite^® (Genencor International Inc., Palo Alto, California).
Nucleases. The composition may comprise a nuclease enzyme. The nuclease enzyme is an enzyme capable of cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotide sub-units of nucleic acids. The nuclease enzyme herein is preferably a deoxyribonuclease or ribonuclease enzyme or a functional fragment thereof. By functional fragment or part is meant the portion of the nuclease enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of phosphodiester linkages in the DNA backbone and so is a region of said nuclease protein that retains catalytic activity. Thus, it includes truncated, but functional versions, of the enzyme and/or variants and/or derivatives and/or homologues whose functionality is maintained. Suitable DNases include wild-types and variants described in detail by WO2017162836 and WO2018108865 , and variants of the Bacillus cibi DNase including those described in WO2018011277 .
RNase: suitable RNases include wild-types and variants of DNases described in WO2018178061 and WO2020074499 .
Preferably the nuclease enzyme is a deoxyribonuclease, preferably selected from any of the classes E.C. 3.1.21.x, where x=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9, E.C. 3.1.22.y where y=1, 2, 4 or 5, E.C. 3.1.30.z where z= 1 or 2, E.C. 3.1.31.1 and mixtures thereof.
Hexosaminidases. The composition may comprise one or more hexosaminidases. The term hexosaminidase includes "dispersin" and the abbreviation "Dsp", which means a polypeptide having hexosaminidase activity, EC 3.2.1 .- that catalyzes the hydrolysis of β-1,6-glycosidic linkages of N-acetyl-glucosamine polymers found in soils of microbial origin. The term hexosaminidase includes polypeptides having N-acetylglucosaminidase activity and β-N-acetylglucosaminidase activity. Hexosaminidase activity may be determined according to Assay II described in WO2018184873 . Suitable hexosaminidases include those disclosed in WO2017186936 , WO2017186937 , WO2017186943 , WO2017207770 , WO2018184873 , WO2019086520 , WO2019086528 , WO2019086530 , WO2019086532 , WO2019086521 , WO2019086526 , WO2020002604 , WO2020002608 , WO2020007863 , WO2020007875 , WO2020008024 , WO2020070063 , WO2020070249 , WO2020088957 , WO2020088958 and WO2020207944 . Variants of the Terribacillus saccharophilus hexosaminidase defined by SEQ ID NO: 1 of WO2020207944 may be preferred, especially the variants with improved thermostability disclosed in that publication.
Mannanases. The composition may comprise an extracellular-polymer-degrading enzyme that includes a mannanase enzyme. The term "mannanase" means a polypeptide having mannan endo-1,4-beta-mannosidase activity (EC 3.2.1.78) from the glycoside hydrolase family 26 that catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4-3-D-mannosidic linkages in mannans, galactomannans and glucomannans. Alternative names of mannan endo-1,4-beta-mannosidase are 1,4-3-D-mannan mannanohydrolase; endo-1,4-3-mannanase; endo- β-1,4-mannase; β-mannanase B; 3-1,4-mannan 4-mannanohydrolase; endo-3-mannanase; and β-D-mannanase. For purposes of the present disclosure, mannanase activity may be determined using the Reducing End Assay as described in the experimental section of WO2015040159 . Suitable examples from class EC 3.2.1.78 are described in WO2015040159 , such as the mature polypeptide SEQ ID NO: 1 described therein.
Galactanases. The composition may comprise an extracellular polymer-degrading enzyme that includes an endo-beta-1,6-galactanase enzyme. The term "endo-beta-1,6-galactanase" or "a polypeptide having endo-beta-1,6-galactanase activity" means a endo-beta-1,6-galactanase activity (EC 3.2.1.164) from the glycoside hydrolase family 30 that catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of 1,6-3-D-galactooligosaccharides with a degree of polymerization (DP) higher than 3, and their acidic derivatives with 4-O-methylglucosyluronate or glucosyluronate groups at the nonreducing terminals. For purposes of the present disclosure, endo-beta-1,6-galactanase activity is determined according to the procedure described in WO 2015185689 in Assay I. Suitable examples from class EC 3.2.1.164 are described in WO 2015185689 , such as the mature polypeptide SEQ ID NO: 2.

Enzyme Stabilizing System.

The composition may optionally comprise from about 0.001% to about 10%, in some examples from about 0.005% to about 8%, and in other examples, from about 0.01% to about 6%, by weight of the composition, of an enzyme stabilizing system. The enzyme stabilizing system can be any stabilizing system which is compatible with the detersive enzyme. In the case of aqueous detergent compositions comprising protease, a reversible protease inhibitor, such as a boron compound, including borate, 4-formyl phenylboronic acid, phenylboronic acid and derivatives thereof, or compounds such as calcium formate, sodium formate and 1,2-propane diol may be added to further improve stability.

Builders:

The composition may optionally comprise a builder. Built compositions typically comprise at least about 1% builder, based on the total weight of the composition. Liquid compositions may comprise up to about 10% builder, and in some examples up to about 8% builder, of the total weight of the composition. Granular compositions may comprise up to about 30% builder, and in some examples up to about 5% builder, by weight of the composition.
Builders selected from aluminosilicates (e.g., zeolite builders, such as zeolite A, zeolite P, and zeolite MAP) and silicates assist in controlling mineral hardness in wash water, especially calcium and/or magnesium, or to assist in the removal of particulate soils from surfaces. Suitable builders may be selected from the group consisting of phosphates, such as polyphosphates (e.g., sodium tri-polyphosphate), especially sodium salts thereof; carbonates, bicarbonates, sesquicarbonates, and carbonate minerals other than sodium carbonate or sesquicarbonate; organic mono-, di-, tri-, and tetracarboxylates, especially water-soluble nonsurfactant carboxylates in acid, sodium, potassium or alkanolammonium salt form, as well as oligomeric or water-soluble low molecular weight polymer carboxylates including aliphatic and aromatic types; and phytic acid. These may be complemented by borates, e.g., for pH-buffering purposes, or by sulfates, especially sodium sulfate and any other fillers or carriers which may be important to the engineering of stable surfactant and/or builder-containing compositions. Additional suitable builders may be selected from citric acid, lactic acid, fatty acid and salt thereof.
Suitable builders may include polycarboxylate and salt thereof, for example, homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acid, and copolymers of acrylic acid and/or maleic acid, and other suitable ethylenic monomers with various types of additional functionalities. More suitable polycarboxylate are described in polycarboxylate polymers section of this patent.
Also suitable for use as builders herein are synthesized crystalline ion exchange materials or hydrates thereof having chain structure and a composition represented by the following general anhydride form: x(M₂O)·ySiO₂·zM'O wherein M is Na and/or K, M' is Ca and/or Mg; y/x is 0.5 to 2.0; and z/x is 0.005 to 1.0.
Alternatively, the composition may be substantially free of builder.
Structurant / Thickeners: Suitable structurant / thickeners include:

Di-benzylidene Polyol Acetal Derivative
Bacterial Cellulose
Coated Bacterial Cellulose
Cellulose fibers non-bacterial cellulose derived
Non-Polymeric Crystalline Hydroxyl-Functional Materials
Polymeric Structuring Agents
Di-amido-gellants
Any combination of above.

Polymers:

The compositions may include one or more polymers. Typically, the level of polymers is from about 0.01% to about 10.0 % by weight of the composition, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, and more preferably from about 0.2% to about 3.0% by weight of the composition. In some situations where the composition is in concentrated form, such as concentrated fabric and home care products in any forms which designed for consumer to dilute at home and then use following their regular dosing habits, the level of the polymers maybe higher than 10.0%, or higher than 5.0%, by weight of the composition.
Depending on the structure of the polymer, polymers can provide various benefits for the composition, including but not limit to, hydrophobic and hydrophilic stain removal, surfactant boosting, soil suspension, whiteness maintenance, soil release, malodor control, dye transfer inhibition, enhanced softness, enhanced freshness, etc. Polymers are normally multi-functional, which means one specific given type of polymer may provide more than one types of benefit as mentioned above. For example, a specific soil release polymer may provide soil release benefit as primary benefit, while also providing other benefits such as whiteness maintenance, malodor control, soil suspension, dye transfer inhibition.
Suitable polymers including, but not limited to the following:

Graft Polymers Based on Polyalkylene Oxide.

The composition may comprise graft polymers which comprising polyalkylene oxide backbone (A) as a graft base and polymeric sidechains (B) grafted thereon. The polymeric sidechains (B) are obtainable by polymerization of at least one vinyl ester monomer. The polyalkylene oxide backbone (A) is obtainable by polymerization of at least one monomers selected from the group of ethylene oxide, 1 ,2-propylene oxide, 1 ,2-butylene oxide, 2,3-butylene oxide, 1 ,2-pentene oxide or 2,3-pentene oxide. Such graft polymers are known as effective soil suspension polymers for hydrophobic and hydrophilic stains, surfactant boosters, and sometimes as dye transfer inhibitors.
Suitable graft polymers include amphilic graft co-polymer comprises polyethylene glycol backbone (A) as a graft base, and at least one pendant sidechains (B) selected from polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol and mixtures thereof. A preferred graft polymer of this type is Sokalan HP22 available from BASF.
Suitable graft polymers are also described in WO2007/138053 as amphiphilic graft polymers based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides (A) as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component (B), said polymers having an average of < one graft site per 50 alkylene oxide units and mean molar masses M of from 3 000 to 100 000. One specific preferred graft polymer of this type is polyvinyl acetate grafted polyethylene oxide copolymer having a polyethylene oxide as graft base and multiple polyvinyl acetate side chains. The molecular weight of the polyethylene oxide backbone is about 6000 and the weight ratio of the polyethylene oxide to polyvinyl acetate is about 40 to 60 and no more than 1 grafting point per 50 ethylene oxide units. The most preferred polymer of this type is available from BASF as Sokalan PG101.
Suitable graft polymer also include graft polymer comprising a block copolymer backbone (A) as a graft base, wherein said block copolymer backbone (A) is obtainable by polymerization of at least two monomers selected from the group of ethylene oxide, 1 ,2-propylene oxide, 1 ,2-butylene oxide, 2,3-butylene oxide, 1 ,2-pentene oxide or 2,3-pentene oxide, wherein the number (x) of individual blocks within the block copolymer backbone (A) is an integer, wherein x is from 2 to 10 and preferably 3 to 5, and (B) polymeric sidechains grafted onto the block copolymer backbone, wherein said polymeric sidechains (B) are obtainable by polymerization of at least one vinyl ester monomer. Suitable graft polymers of this type are described in WO2021/160795 and WO2021/160851 , these polymers have improved biodegradation profiles.
Suitable graft polymer also include graft polymer comprising a polyalkylene oxide backbone (A) which has a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 20,000 Daltons and is based on ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or butylene oxide; and side chains derived from N-vinylpyrrolidone (B), and side chains derived from vinyl ester (C) derived from a saturated monocarboxylic acid containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and/or a methyl or ethyl ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid. Such graft polymers are described in WO2020005476 and can be used as dye transfer inhibitors.

Modified Polyamine Dispersing Agent.

The composition may comprise one or more modified polyamine dispersing agent. The modified polyamine dispersant comprises a polyamine core structure and a plurality of alkoxylate groups attached to the core structure. The polyamine core structure includes polyalkyleneimine, and linear or branched oligoamine.
The polyamine core structure and the alkoxylate groups attached to the core structure can be further derivatized. For example, the polyamine core structure can be further partly or completely quaternized with C₁-C₃₀ linear or branched alkyl, more preferably C₁-C₁₀ or even C₁-C₅ linear or branched alkyl, most preferably methyl. The alkoxylate group can be further sulphated, sulphonated and/or substituted with an amino functional group.
Suitable modified polyamine dispersing agent includes ethoxylated polyethyleneimine (EPEI). EPEI are effective dispersing agent for hydrophilic stains, especially hydrophilic particulate stain such as clay.
The EPEI may have a polyethyleneimine backbone of weight average molecular weight of between 100g/mol and 2000g/mol, preferably between 200g/mol and 1500g/mol, more preferably between 300g/mol and 1000g/mol, even more preferably between 400g/mol and 800g/mol, most preferably between 500g/mol and 700g/mol, preferably about 600. The ethoxylation chains within the EPEI may be from 200g/mol to 2000g/mol weight average molecular weight, preferably from 400g/mol to 1500g/mol weight average molecular weight, more preferably from 600g/mol to 1000g/mol weight average molecular weight, most preferably about 880g/mol weight average molecular weight per ethoxylated chain. The ethoxylation chains within the EPEI have on average 5 to 40, preferably 10 to 30, more preferably 15 to 25, even more preferably 18 to 22, most preferably about 20 ethoxy units per ethoxylation chain. The EPEI may have a total weight average molecular weight of from 5000g/mol to 20000g/mol, preferably from 7500g/mol to 17500g/mol, more preferably from 10000g/mol to 15000g/mol, even more preferably from 12000g/mol to 13000g/mol, most preferably about 12700g/mol. A preferred example is polyethyleneimine core (with average molecular weight about 600g/mol) ethoxylated to 20 EO groups per NH. Suitable EPEI this type includes Sokalan HP20 available from BASF, Lutensol FP620 from BASF. Examples of available polyethyleneimine ethoxylates also include those prepared by reacting ethylene oxide with Epomine SP-006 manufactured by Nippon Shokubai.
The EPEI may comprise polyethyleneimine has an average molecular weight (Mw) ranging from 1800 to 5000 g/mol (prior to ethoxylation), and the polyoxyethylene side chains have an average of from 25 to 40 ethoxy units per side chain bonded to the polyethyleneimine backbone. Such EPEI is described in WO2020/030760 and WO2020/030469 .
Suitable modified polyamine dispersing agent includes amphiphilic alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine polymer. These polymers have balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties such that they remove grease and body soil particles from fabrics and surfaces, and keep the particles suspended in washing liquor. Suitable amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine polymer is described in WO2009/061990 and WO2006/108857 , which comprising in polyalkyleneimine, preferable polyethyleneimine core, and alkoxylate group of below connected to the core

*-[A²-O]_m-[CH₂-CH₂-O]_n-[A³-O]_p-R (V)

wherein

"*" in each case denotes one-half of bond to the nitrogen atom of the core.
A² is in each case independently selected from 1,2-propylene, 1,2-butylene, and 1,2-isobutylene;
A³ is 1,2-propylene;
R is in each case independently selected from hydrogen and C₁-C₄-alkyl, preferably hydrogen;
m has an average value in the range of from 0 to 2, preferably 0;
n has an average value in the range of 5 to 50; and
p has an average value in the range of 3-50;

The polymer comprising a degree of quaterization ranging from 0 to 50, preferably from 0 to 20, and more preferably from 0 to 10.
A preferred alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine polymer is polyethyleneimine (MW = 600) modified with 24 ethoxylate groups per -NH and 16 propoxylate groups per -NH. Another preferred alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine polymer is polyethyleneimine (MW = 600) modified with 10 ethoxylate groups per -NH and 7 propoxylate groups per -NH.
Another suitable alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine polymer of this type includes Sokalan HP20 Booster available from BASF.
Another Suitable modified polyamine dispersing agent is described in WO2021061774 .
Suitable modified polyamine dispersing agent also includes zwitterionic polyamines. Said zwitterionic polyamine is selected from zwitterionic polyamines according to the following formula:

R is each independently C₃-C₂₀ linear or branched alkylene;
R¹ is an anionic unit-capped polyalkyleneoxy unit having the formula: -(R²O)_xR³, wherein
- R² is C₂-C₄ linear or branched alkylene, preferably C₂ (ethylene);
- R³ is hydrogen, an anionic unit, and mixtures thereof, in which not all R³ groups are hydrogen, preferably wherein R³ anionic units are selected from -(CH₂)_pCO₂M; - (CH₂)_qSO₃M; -(CH₂)_qOSO₃M; -(CH₂)_qCH(SO₃M)-CH₂SO₃M; - (CH₂)_qCH(OSO₃M)CH₂OSO₃M; -(CH₂)_qCH(SO₃M)CH₂SO₃M; -(CH₂)_pPO₃M; - PO₃M ;-SO₃M and mixtures thereof; wherein M is hydrogen or a water soluble cation, preferably selected from sodium, potassium, ammonium, and mixtures thereof and in sufficient amount to satisfy charge balance;
- x is from 5 to 50, preferably from 10 to 40, even more preferably from 15 to 30, most preferably from 20 to 25;
Q is a quaternizing unit selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₃₀ linear or branched alkyl, C₆-C₃₀ cycloalkyl, C₇-C₃₀ substituted or unsubstituted alkylenearyl, and mixtures thereof, preferably C₁-C₃₀ linear or branched alkyl, even more preferably C₁-C₁₀ or even C₁-C₅ linear or branched alkyl, most preferably methyl; the degree of quaternization preferably is more than 50%, more preferably more than 70%, even more preferably more than 90%, most preferably about 100;.
X^- is an anion present in sufficient amount to provide electronic neutrality, preferably a water-soluble anion selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, iodine, methyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof, more preferably chloride;
n is from 0 to 8, preferably 0 to 4, preferably 0 to 2, most preferably 0.

A suitable zwitterionic polyamine having the following general structure: bis((C₂H₅O)(C₂H₄O)n)(CH₃)-N⁺-C_xH_2x-N⁺-(CH₃)-bis((C₂H₅O)(C₂H₄O)n), wherein n = from 20 to 30, and x = from 3 to 8, or sulphated or sulphonated variants thereof.
A particular preferred zwitterionic polyamine is available from BASF as Lutensit Z96 polymer (zwitterionic hexamethylene diamine according to below formula: 100% quaternized and about 40% of the polyethoxy (EO₂₄) groups are sulfonated).
Another preferred zwitterionic polyamine is Sokalan HP96, available from BASF.
Another suitable zwitterionic polyamine is amphoterically-modified oligopropyleneimine ethoxylates as described in WO2021239547 .

Polyester Soil Release Polymers.

The composition may comprise one or more soil release polymer (SRP).
Polyester SRP typically have hydrophilic segments to hydrophilize the surface of hydrophobic fibers (such as polyester and nylon), and hydrophobic segments to deposit on hydrophobic fibers and remain adhered thereto through completion of washing and rinsing cycles, thereby serving as an anchor for the hydrophilic segments. This may enable stains occurring subsequent to treatment with a soil release agent to be more easily cleaned in later washing procedures. It is also believed that facilitating the release of soils helps to improve or maintain the wicking properties of a fabric.
The structure of polyester SRP may be tailored to be suitable to use in different detergent or detergent additive products. Soil release polymers may be linear, branched, or star-shaped. Soil release polymers may also include a variety of charged units. Typically, a nonionic SRP or anionic SRP may be particularly preferred when the SRP is used in combination with a detergent which containing anionic surfactants, in order to avoid potentially negative interactions between the SRP and anionic surfactants. Soil release polymer may include an end capping moiety, which is especially effective in controlling the molecular weight of the polymer or altering the physical or surface-adsorption properties of the polymer.
Preferred polyester SRP soil release polymers include terephthalate-derived polyester polymers, which comprise structure unit (I) and/or (II):

(I) -[(OCHR¹-CHR²)_a-O-OC-Ar-CO-]_d
(II) -[(OCHR³-CHR⁴)_b-O-OC-sAr-CO-]_e

a, b are from 1 to 200;
d, e are from 1 to 50;
Ar is independently selected from 1,4-substituted phenylene, and 1,3-substituted phenylene sAr is 1,3-substituted phenylene substituted in position 5 with -SO₃M; wherein M is a counterion selected from Na, Li, K, Mg/2, Ca/2, Al/3, ammonium, mono-, di-, tri-, or tetraalkylammonium wherein the alkyl groups are C₁-C₁₈ alkyl or C₂-C₁₀ hydroxyalkyl, or mixtures thereof;
R¹, R², R³, R⁴ are independently selected from H or C₁-C₁₈ n-alkyl or iso-alkyl; preferably selected from H or C₁ alkyl.

Optionally, the polymer further comprises one or more terminal group (III) derived from polyalkylene glycolmonoalkylethers, preferably selected from structure (IV-a)

-O-[C₂H₄-O]_c-[C₃H₆-O]_d-[C₄H₈-O]_e-R₇ (IV-a)

wherein:

R7: is a linear or branched C_1-30 alkyl, C₂-C₃₀ alkenyl, or a cycloalkyl group with 5 to 9 carbon atoms, or a C₈-C₃₀ aryl group, or a C₆-C₃₀ arylalkyl group; preferably C_1-4 alkyl, more preferably methyl; and
c, d and e: are, based on molar average, a number independently selected from 0 to 200, where the sum of c+d+e is from 2 to 500,

₂

₄

₃

₆

₄

₈

₂

₄

₃

₆

₄

₈

₇

₃

₆

Optionally, the polymer further comprises one or more anionic terminal unit (IV) and/or (V) as described in EP3222647 . Where M is a counterion selected from Na⁺, Li⁺, K⁺, ½ Mg²⁺, ½ Ca²⁺, 1/3 Al³⁺, ammonium, mono-, di-, tri-, or tetraalkylammonium wherein the alkyl groups are C₁-C₁₈ alkyl or C₂-C₁₀ hydroxyalkyl, or mixtures thereof.

-O-CH₂CH₂-SO₃M (IV)
Optionally, the polymer may comprise crosslinking multifunctional structural unit which having at least three functional groups capable of the esterification reaction. The functional which may be for example acid -, alcohol -, ester -, anhydride - or epoxy groups, etc.
Optionally, other di- or polycarboxylic acids or their salts or their (di)alkylesters can be used in the polyesters, such as, naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, naphthalene-2,6,-dicarboxylic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid, trimellitic acid, diphenoxyethane-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid, diphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, adipic acid, sebacic acid, decan-1,10-dicarboxylic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, cyclohexanediacetic acid, glutaric acid, azelaic acid, or their salts or their (di)alkyl esters, preferably their (C₁-C₄)-(di)alkyl esters and more preferably their (di)methyl esters, or mixtures thereof.
One type of preferred polyester SRPs are nonionic polyester SRP, which does not comprise above structure unit (II). A particular preferred nonionic terephthalate-derived soil release polymer has a structure according to formula below:
wherein:

R5 and R6: is independently selected from H or CH₃. More preferably, one of the R₅ and R₆ is H, and another is CH₃.
c, d: are, based on molar average, a number independently selected from 0 to 200, where the sum of c+d is from 2 to 400, More preferably, d is from 0 to 50, c is from 1 to 200, More preferably, d is 1 to 10, c is 5 to 150,
R7: is C_1-C₄ alkyl and more preferably methyl,
n: is, based on molar average, from 1 to 50.

One example of most preferred above suitable terephthalate-derived nonionic SRP has one of the R₅ and R₆ is H, and another is CH₃; d is 0; c is from 5-100 and R₇ is methyl, and n is from 3-10.
Other suitable terephthalate-derived polyester SRP are described in patent WO2014019903 , WO2014019658 and WO2014019659 . The end capping group of these SRPs are selected from

X-(OC₂H₄)_n-(OC₃H₆)_m-

wherein X is C₁-C₄ alkyl and preferably methyl, the -(OC₂H₄) groups and the -(OC₃H₆) groups are arranged blockwise and the block consisting of the -(OC₃H₆) groups is bound to a COO group, n is based on a molar average a number of from 40 to 50, m is based on a molar average a number of from 1 to 10 and preferably of from 1 to 7.
Polyester soil release polymers may be available or convert into different forms, include powder, particle, liquid, waxy or premix. Other materials (for example, water, alcohol, other solvents, salt, surfactant, etc.) may be needed to convert the polyester soil release polymer into different forms mentioned above, the wt% of active soil release polymer in the powder, particle, liquid, waxy or premix is in the range from 10% to 100%, for example 15%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 100%. Useful soil release polymer premix examples are described in EP351759 and WO2022100876 . When the soil release polymers exist in liquid or premix from, the premix maybe transparent or opaque, white or slightly yellowish. Premix in opaque maybe use to provide an opaque appearance for the finish product or part of the finish product.
The polyester may or may not be biodegradable, preferred soil release polymers are readily biodegradable.
Example of suitable soil release polymers include TexCare^® series supplied by Clariant, including noniconic soil release polymers Texcare^® SRN 100, SRN 170, SRN 170 C, SRN 170 Terra, SRN 172, SRN 240, SRN 260, SRN 260 life, SRN 260 SG Terra, SRN UL50, SRN 300, SRN 325; and anionic soil release polymers TexCare^® SRA 100, SRA 300, SRA300 F. Example of suitable soil release polymers also include REPEL-O-TEX^® line of polymers supplied by Rhodia/Solvay, including nonionic soil release polymer REPEL-O-TEX^® Crystal, Crystal PLUS, Crystal NAT, SRP6; and anionic soil release polymer REPEL-O-TEX^® SF-2. Other example of commercial soil release polymers also includes WeylClean^® series of soil release polymers supplied by WeylChem, including noniconic soil release polymers WeylClean^® PLN1, PLN2; and anionic soil release polymers WeylClean^® PSA1. Other examples of commercial soil release polymers are Marloquest^® polymers, such as Marloquest^® SL, HSCB, L235M, U, B, and G82, supplied by Sasol. Further suitable commercial soil release polymers include Sorez 100 (from ISP or Ashland).

Polymers Based on Polysaccharide.

Various polysaccharides have proven to be useful starting material to make polymers for fabric and home care products, including cellulose, starch, guar, dextran, polyglucan, chitin, curdlan, xylose, Inulin, pullulan, locust bean gum, cassia gum, tamarind gum (xyloglucan), xanthan gum, amylose, amylopectin, scleroglucan and mixtures thereof.
The most common type of modified polysaccharide is modified cellulose.
Modified cellulose polymers include anionic modified cellulose polymers which been modified with functional groups that contain negative charge. Suitable anionic modified cellulose polymers include carboxyalkyl cellulose, such as carboxymethyl cellulose. The carboxymethyl cellulose may have a degree of carboxymethyl substitution of from about 0.5 to about 0.9 and a molecular weight from about 80,000 Da to about 300,000 Da. Suitable carboxymethylcellulose is described in WO2011/031599 and WO2009/154933 . Suitable carboxymethylcellulose include Finnfix^® series sold by CP Kelco or Nouryon, which include Finnfix^® GDA, a hydrophobically modified carboxymethylcellulose, e.g., the alkyl ketene dimer derivative of carboxymethylcellulose sold under the tradename Finnfix^® SH1, or the blocky carboxymethylcellulose sold under the tradename Finnfix^®V. Other suitable anionic modified cellulose polymers include sulphoalkyl group which described in WO2006117056 , sulfoethyl cellulose which described in WO2014124872 .
Modified cellulose polymers also include nonionic modified cellulose polymers which been modified by functional group that does not contain any charge. Suitable nonionic modified cellulose polymers include alkyl cellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyalkyl alkylcellulose, alkylalkoxyalkyl cellulose. Suitable nonionic modified cellulose polymers also include nonionic cellulose carbamates which described in WO2015/044061 ; nonionic 6-desoxy-6-amino-celluloses derivative which described in US20180346846 . Example of alkyl cellulose include methyl cellulose (MC), ethyl cellulose (EC), etc. Suitable ethyl cellulose are sold under tradename Ethocel^™ by Dow Chemicals, DuPont, or IFF. Example of hydroxyalkyl cellulose include hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) and hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC). Suitable HEC are sold under tradename Natrosol^™ hydroxyethylcellulose by Ashland, such as Natrosol^™ 250 with different grade available which has a total molar substitution (MS) of 2.5. Suitable HEC are also sold under tradename CELLOSIZE^™ Hydroxyethyl Cellulose by Dow Chemicals. Suitable HPC are sold under tradename Klucel^™ by Ashland. Example of hydroxyalkyl alkylcellulose include hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), suitable HPMC are sold under tradename Methocel^™ with different grade available by Dow Chemicals, DuPont or IFF, and under tradename Benecel^™ by Ashland.
Modified cellulose polymers also include cationic modified cellulose polymers which been modified by functional group that contain cationic charge. Suitable cationic modified celluloses include quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose (Polyquaternium-10), which available under the tradename of Ucare by Dow Chemical, such as Ucare LR400, Ucare LR30M, Ucare JR125, Ucare JR400, etc. Suitable cationic modified cellulose polymers also include quaternised hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) polymers with cationic substitution of trimethyl ammonium and dimethyldodecyl ammonium (Polyquaternium-67), which available under trade the tradename of SoftCAT by Dow Chemical, such as SoftCAT SK, SoftCAT SK-MH, SoftCAT SX, SoftCAT SL. Other suitable cationic modified celluloses include those sold under tradename SupraCare^™ by Dow Chemical, such as SupraCare^™ 150, SupraCare^™ 133, SupraCare^™ 212.
Suitable cationic modified cellulose polymers also include those modified with cationic group and/or a hydrophobic group and described as soil release polymers in WO2019111948 , WO2019111949 , WO2019111946 and WO2019111947 ; suitable polymers is also disclosed in WO2022060754 , WO2021242942 and WO2020/091988 .
Another common type of modified polysaccharide is modified guar. Similar to modified cellulose, modified guar can be nonionic modified, and anionic modified. Suitable nonionic modified guar includes hydroxypropyl guar, such as N-Hance^™ HP40 and HP40S guar available from Ashland. Suitable example of modified guar also include carboxymethyl hydroxypropyl guar (CMHPG) which is anionic and nonionic modified, such as Galactasol^™ available from Ashland. Other nonionic and/or anionic modified guar include for example Jaguar^® HP 105 (Hydroxypropyl Guar gum), Jaguar^® SOFT and HP-120 COS (Carboxymethyl Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum).
Suitable modified polysaccharide polymers also include modified starch. Examples of modified starch include carboxylate ester of starch as described in WO2015144438 , esterification product of starch with e.g. C₆-C₂₄ alk(en)yl succinic anhydride as described in EP0703243 ; starch maleates (starch react with maleic acid anhydride) as described US 6063914 . Examples of modified starch also include, but not limit to, acetylated starch, acetylated distarch adipate, distarch phosphate, hydroxypropyl starch, hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate, phosphated distarch ohosphate, acetylated distarch phosphate, starch sodium octenyl succinate.
Suitable modified polysaccharide polymers also include polymers based on other polysaccharide, such as cationic dextran polymers described in WO2021194808 , the cationic dextran polymers are commercially available under brand name CDC, CDC-L, CD C-H by Meito Sangyo.
Suitable modified polysaccharide polymers also include polymers based on polyglucans. Suitable modified polyglucans are based on alpha 1,3-polyglucans and/or 1,6-polyglucans. The modified polyglucans can be cationic modified, such as cationic modified alpha 1,3-polyglucan which described in WO2021225837 ; such as cationic modified alpha 1,6-polyglucans which described in WO2021257793 , WO2021257932 , and WO2021/257786 . The modified polyglucans can be hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic modified, such as those described in WO2018112187 , WO2019246228 , WO2019246171 , WO2021252558 , WO2021252560 , WO2021252561 , EP3922704 , WO2021252569 , WO2021252562 , WO2021252559 , WO2021252575 , WO2021252563 . Along the hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic modified polyglucans, the polyglucan esters which described in WO2021252562 , WO2021252559 , WO2021252575 , WO2021252563 are especially preferred due to their performance and biodegradability profiles.
Other suitable polysaccharide polymers also include those based on inulin. Example of modified inulin include carboxymethyl group modified inulin (CMI), suitable CMI are Carboxyline series sold by Cosun Beet Company, including Carboxyline 25-40D, Carboxyline 25 D Powder, Carboxyline 20 LS D Powder, Carboxyline 25, Carboxyline 25-30 UP. Example of modified inulin also include cationic modified inulin, suitable cationic modified inulin are as described in US20190274943 , US20180119055 ; suitable cationic modified inulin are Quatin series sold by Cosun Beet Company, including Quatin 350, Quatin 380 and Quatin 1280 which are characterized by different degree of substitution (DS), cationic density (meq/g) and molecular weight (g/mol).
Suitable modified polysaccharide polymers also include polymers based on other polysaccharide, such as xylose carbamates as described in US20210115358 ; carboxy or sulfo-alkylated pullulan as described in WO2019243072 ; carboxy- or sulfo-alkylated chitosan as described in WO2019/243108 and WO2021156093 .

Polycarboxylate Polymers.

The composition may also include one or more polycarboxylate polymers which comprise at least one carboxy group-containing monomer. The carboxy group-containing monomers are selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, itaconic acid, aconitic acid, mesaconic acid, citraconic acid, methylenemalonic acid, and salts thereof, and anhydride thereof.
Suitable polycarboxylate polymers include polyacrylate homopolymer having a molecular weight of from 4,000 Da to 9,000 Da, or from 6,000 Da to 9,000 Da. Other suitable carboxylate polymers include copolymer of acrylic acid (and/or methacrylic acid) and maleic acid having a molecular weight of from 50,000 Da to 120,000 Da, or from 60,000 Da to 80,000 Da. The polyacrylate homopolymer and copolymer of acrylic acid (and/or methacrylic acid) and maleic acid are commercially available as Acusol 445 and 445N, Acusol 531, Acusol 463, Acusol 448, Acusol 460, Acusol 465, Acusol 497, Acusol 490 from Dow Chemicals, and as Sokalan CP 5, Sokalan CP 7, Sokalan CP 45, and Sokalan CP 12S from BASF. Suitable polycarboxylate polymers also include polyitaconate homopolymers, such as Itaconix^® DSP 2K^™ sold by Itaconix, and Amaze SP available from Nouryon.
Suitable polycarboxylate polymers also include co-polymers comprising carboxy group-containing monomers and one or more sulfonate or sulfonic group-containing monomers. The sulfonate or sulfonic group containing monomers are selected rom 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid (AMPS), 2-methacrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid, 3-methacrylamido-2-hydroxy-propanesulfonic acid, ally sulfonic acid, methally sulfonic acid, 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-propenen-1-sulfonic acid, styrenesulfonic acid, vinylsulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropylmethacrylate, sulfomethylacrylamide, sulfomethylmethacrylamide and water soluble salts thereof. Suitable polymers comprise maleic acid, acrylic acid, and 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid, such polymers are as described in US8450261 and US8389458 . Suitable polymers comprise acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-propane sulfonate, such as those sold under tradename Acusol 588 by Dow Chemicals, Sokalan CP50 by BASF, Aquatreat AR-545, Versaflex 310 and Versaflex 310-37 by Nouryon. Suitable polymers also include Poly(itaconic acid-co-AMPS) sodium salt, such as Itaconix^® TSI^™ 322 and Itaconix^® CHT^™ 122 available from Itaconix.
Suitable polymer also includes those contain other structure units in addition to the sulfonate or sulfonic group group-containing monomers and carboxy group-containing monomers. Suitable polymer examples are described in WO2010024468 and WO2014/032267 , the additional monomers herein are ether bond-containing monomers represented by formula (1) and (2) below:
Wherein in Formula (1)

R₀ represents a hydrogen atom or CH₃ group,
R represents a CH₂ group, CH₂CH₂ group or single bond,
x represents a number 0-50, preferable 0-20, more preferable 0-5 (provided x represents a number 1-5 when R is a single bond), and
R₁ is a hydrogen atom or C₁ to C₂₀ organic group
Wherein in Formula (2),
R₀ represents a hydrogen atom or CH₃ group,
R represents a CH₂ group, CH₂CH₂ group or single bond,
x represents a number 0-5, and
R₁ is a hydrogen atom or C₁ to C₂₀ organic group.

A specific preferred polymer of this type comprises structure units derived from 1 to 49 wt% of 1-(allyloxy)-3-butoxypropan-2-ol, from 50 to 98 wt% acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and from 1 to 49 wt% of 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid, and the has a weight average molecular weight of from about 20,000 to about 60,000. a specific preferred polymer of this type comprises structure units derived from 1 to 10 wt% of 1-(allyloxy)-3-butoxypropan-2-ol, from 70 to 89 wt% acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and from 10 to 20 wt% of 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid, and the has a weight average molecular weight of from about 30,000 to about 60,000. Herein, 1-(allyloxy)-3-butoxypropan-2-ol is a preferred monomer as represented by formula (2) when R₀ is H, R is CH₂, x is 0, and R₁ is n-butyl (C₄-alkyl).
Suitable polycarboxylate polymers also include co-polymers comprising carboxy group-containing monomers and other suitable monomers. Other suitable monomers here are selected from esters and/or amide of the carboxy group-containing monomers, such as C₁-C₂₀ alkyl ester of acrylic acid; alkylene; vinyl ethers, such as methyl vinyl ether, styrene and any mixtures thereof. One specific preferred polymer family of this type is sold under tradename Gantrez by Ashland, which includes Gantrez An (alternating co-polymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride), Gantrez S (alternating co-polymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic acid), Gantrez ES (alternating co-polymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic acid ester), Gantrez MS (alternating co-polymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic acid salt).
Suitable polycarboxylate polymers also include polyepoxy succinic acid polymers (PESA). A most preferred polyepoxy succinic acid polymer can be identified using CAS number: 51274-37-4, or 109578-44-1. Suitable polyepoxy succinic acid polymers are commercially available from various suppliers, such as Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd (commercial name: Maxinol 600); Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co., Ltd (commercial name: PESA), and Sirius International (commercial name: Briteframe PESA).
Suitable polycarboxylate polymers also include polymer comprising a monomer having at least one aspartic acid group or a salt thereof, this polymer comprises at least 25 mol%, 40 mol%, or 50 mol%, of said monomer. A preferabed example is sodium salt of poly(aspartic acid) having a molecular weight of from 2000 to 3000 g/mol which is avilable as Baypure^® DS 100 from Lanxess.

Other Polymers.

The composition may comprise block polymers of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and butylene oxide. Examples of such block polymers include ethylene oxide-propylene oxideethylene oxide (EO/PO/EO) triblock copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises a first EO block, a second EO block and PO block wherein the first EO block and the second EO block are linked to the PO block. Blocks of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxide can also be arranged in other ways, such as (EO/PO) diblock copolymer, (PO/EO/PO) triblock copolymer. The block polymers may also contain additional butylene oxide (BO) block. Suitable block polymers are for example Pluronic PE series from BASF, including Pluronic PE3100, PE4300, PE6100, PE6200, PE6400, PE6800, PE8100, PE9200, PE9400, PE10100, PE10500, PE10400. Suitable block polymers also available as Tergitol L series from Dow Chemicals, such as Tergitol L-61, L-62, L-64, L-81, L-101. Due to the hydrophobic and hydrophilic nature, such block polymer sometime is also considered as nonionic surfactant in literature.
The composition may comprise dye transfer inhibiting agents (also called dye transfer inhibitor, or dye fixatives), which include, but are not limited to, polyvinylpyrrolidone polymers (PVP), poly(vinylpyridine-N-oxide) polymer (PVNO), poly(vinylimidazole), polyamine N-oxide polymers, copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone and N-vinylimidazole, polyvinyloxazolidones and polyvinylimidazoles or mixtures thereof. dye transfer inhibiting agents may be selected from the group consisting of reaction products of: i) polyamines with cyanamides and organic and/or inorganic acids, ii) cyanamides with aldehydes and ammonium salts, iii) cyanamides with aldehydes and amines, or iv) amines with epichlorohydrin.
The composition may comprise one or more other polymeric dispersing agents. Examples are poly (ethylene glycol), poly(vinyl alcohol).
Suitable polymers can also comprise monomers obtainable from renewable raw materials. Such monomers are described in US20200277548 , US20200277549 , WO2019096590 .

Additional Amines:

Additional amines may be used in the compositions described herein for added removal of grease and particulates from soiled materials. The compositions described herein may comprise from about 0.1% to about 10%, in some examples, from about 0.1% to about 4%, and in other examples, from about 0.1% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of additional amines. Non-limiting examples of additional amines may include, but are not limited to, polyamines, oligoamines, triamines, diamines, pentamines, tetraamines, or combinations thereof. Specific examples of suitable additional amines include tetraethylenepentamine, triethylenetetraamine, diethylenetriamine, or a mixture thereof.

Bleaching Agents.

It may be preferred for the composition to comprise one or more bleaching agents. Suitable bleaching agents other than bleaching catalysts include photobleaches, bleach activators, hydrogen peroxide, sources of hydrogen peroxide, pre-formed peracids and mixtures thereof. In general, when a bleaching agent is used, the compositions of the present invention may comprise from about 0.1% to about 50% or even from about 0.1% to about 25% bleaching agent or mixtures of bleaching agents by weight of the subject composition. Examples of suitable bleaching agents include:

(1) photobleaches for example sulfonated zinc phthalocyanine sulfonated aluminium phthalocyanines, xanthene dyes, thioxanthones, and mixtures thereof;
(2) pre-formed peracids: Suitable preformed peracids include, but are not limited to compounds selected from the group consisting of pre-formed peroxyacids or salts thereof typically a percarboxylic acids and salts, percarbonic acids and salts, perimidic acids and salts, peroxymonosulfuric acids and salts, for example, Oxone ^®, and mixtures thereof.
Particularly preferred peroxyacids are phthalimido-peroxy-alkanoic acids, in particular ε-phthalimido peroxy hexanoic acid (PAP). Preferably, the peroxyacid or salt thereof has a melting point in the range of from 30°C to 60°C.
(3) sources of hydrogen peroxide, for example, inorganic perhydrate salts, including alkali metal salts such as sodium salts of perborate (usually mono- or tetra-hydrate), percarbonate, persulphate, perphosphate, persilicate salts and mixtures thereof. When employed, inorganic perhydrate salts are typically present in amounts of from 0.05 to 40 wt%, or 1 to 30 wt% of the overall fabric and home care product and are typically incorporated into such fabric and home care products as a crystalline solid that may be coated. Suitable coatings include, inorganic salts such as alkali metal silicate, carbonate or borate salts or mixtures thereof, or organic materials such as water-soluble or dispersible polymers, waxes, oils or fatty soaps; and
(4) bleach activators having R-(C=O)-L wherein R is an alkyl group, optionally branched, having, when the bleach activator is hydrophobic, from 6 to 14 carbon atoms, or from 8 to 12 carbon atoms and, when the bleach activator is hydrophilic, less than 6 carbon atoms or even less than 4 carbon atoms; and L is leaving group. Examples of suitable leaving groups are benzoic acid and derivatives thereof - especially benzene sulphonate. Suitable bleach activators include dodecanoyl oxybenzene sulphonate, decanoyl oxybenzene sulphonate, decanoyl oxybenzoic acid or salts thereof, 3,5,5-trimethyl hexanoyloxybenzene sulphonate, tetraacetyl ethylene diamine (TAED) and nonanoyloxybenzene sulphonate (NOBS).
(5) Bleach Catalysts. The compositions of the present invention may also include one or more bleach catalysts capable of accepting an oxygen atom from a peroxyacid and/or salt thereof, and transferring the oxygen atom to an oxidizeable substrate. Suitable bleach catalysts include, but are not limited to: iminium cations and polyions; iminium zwitterions; modified amines; modified amine oxides; N-sulphonyl imines; N-phosphonyl imines; N-acyl imines; thiadiazole dioxides; perfluoroimines; cyclic sugar ketones and alpha amino-ketones and mixtures thereof. One particularly preferred catalyst is acyl hydrazone type such as 4-(2-(2-((2-hydroxyphenylmethyl)methylene)-hydrazinyl)-2-oxoethyl)-4-methylchloride.
(6) The composition may preferably comprise catalytic metal complexes. One preferred type of metal-containing bleach catalyst is a catalyst system comprising a transition metal cation of defined bleach catalytic activity, such as copper, iron, titanium, ruthenium, tungsten, molybdenum, or manganese cations.

If desired, the compositions herein can be catalyzed by means of a manganese compound. Such compounds and levels of use are well known in the art and include, for example, the manganese-based catalysts disclosed in U.S. 5,576,282 . An additional source of oxidant in the composition may not be not present, molecular oxygen from air providing the oxidative source. Cobalt bleach catalysts useful herein are known, and are described, for example, in U.S. 5,597,936 ; U.S. 5,595,967 .

Fluorescent Brightener:

Commercial fluorescent brighteners suitable for the present disclosure can be classified into subgroups, including but not limited to: derivatives of stilbene, pyrazoline, coumarin, benzoxazoles, carboxylic acid, methinecyanines, dibenzothiophene-5,5-dioxide, azoles, 5- and 6-membered-ring heterocycles, and other miscellaneous agents.
The fluorescent brightener may be selected from the group consisting of disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate (brightener 15, commercially available under the tradename Tinopal AMS-GX by BASF), disodium4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-(N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulonate (commercially available under the tradename Tinopal UNPA-GX by BASF), disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-(N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino)-s-triazine-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate (commercially available under the tradename Tinopal 5BM-GX by BASF). More preferably, the fluorescent brightener is disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate or 2,2'-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diyldi-2,1-ethenediyl)bis-benzenesulfonic acid disodium salt. The brighteners may be added in particulate form or as a premix with a suitable solvent, for example nonionic surfactant, propanediol.
Fabric Hueing Agents: The compositions may comprise a fabric hueing agent (sometimes referred to as shading, bluing or whitening agents). Typically, the hueing agent provides a blue or violet shade to fabric. Hueing agents can be used either alone or in combination to create a specific shade of hueing and/or to shade different fabric types. This may be provided for example by mixing a red and green-blue dye to yield a blue or violet shade. Hueing agents may be selected from any known chemical class of dye, including but not limited to acridine, anthraquinone (including polycyclic quinones), azine, azo (e.g., monoazo, disazo, trisazo, tetrakisazo, polyazo), including premetallized azo, benzodifurane and benzodifuranone, carotenoid, coumarin, cyanine, diazahemicyanine, diphenylmethane, formazan, hemicyanine, indigoids, methane, naphthalimides, naphthoquinone, nitro and nitroso, oxazine, phthalocyanine, pyrazoles, stilbene, styryl, triarylmethane, triphenylmethane, xanthenes and mixtures thereof.

Chelating Agent.

Preferably the composition comprises chelating agents and/or crystal growth inhibitor. Suitable molecules include copper, iron and/or manganese chelating agents and mixtures thereof. Suitable molecules include hydroxamic acids, aminocarboxylates, aminophosphonates, succinates, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of suitable chelants for use herein include ethylenediaminetetracetates, N- (hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetates, nitrilotriacetates, ethylenediamine tetraproprionates, triethylenetetraaminehexacetates, diethylenetriamine-pentaacetates, ethanoldiglycines, ethylenediaminetetrakis (methylenephosphonates), diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid) (DTPMP), ethylenediamine disuccinate (EDDS), hydroxyethanedimethylenephosphonic acid (HEDP), methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), N,N-Dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid (GLDA) and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. Other nonlimiting examples of chelants of use in the present invention are found in U.S. Patent Nos. 7445644 , 7585376 and 2009/0176684A1 . Other suitable chelating agents for use herein are the commercial DEQUEST series, and chelants from Monsanto, DuPont, and Nalco, Inc. Yet other suitable chelants include the pyridinyl N Oxide type.

Encapsulates.

The compositions may comprise an encapsulate. In some aspects, the encapsulate comprises a core, a shell having an inner and outer surface, where the shell encapsulates the core.
In certain aspects, the encapsulate comprises a core and a shell, where the core comprises a material selected from perfumes; brighteners; dyes; insect repellants; silicones; waxes; flavors; vitamins; fabric softening agents; skin care agents, e.g., paraffins; enzymes; anti-bacterial agents; bleaches; sensates; or mixtures thereof; and where the shell comprises a material selected from polyethylenes; polyamides; polyvinylalcohols, optionally containing other co-monomers; polystyrenes; polyisoprenes; polycarbonates; polyesters; polyacrylates; polyolefins; polysaccharides, e.g., alginate and/or chitosan; gelatin; shellac; epoxy resins; vinyl polymers; water insoluble inorganics; silicone; aminoplasts, or mixtures thereof. In some aspects, where the shell comprises an aminoplast, the aminoplast comprises polyurea, polyurethane, and/or polyureaurethane. The polyurea may comprise polyoxymethyleneurea and/or melamine formaldehyde.

Perfume.

Preferred compositions of the invention comprise perfume. Typically the composition comprises a perfume that comprises one or more perfume raw materials, selected from the group as described in WO08/87497 . However, any perfume useful in a laundry care composition may be used. A preferred method of incorporating perfume into the compositions of the invention is via an encapsulated perfume particle comprising either a water-soluble hydroxylic compound or melamine-formaldehyde or modified polyvinyl alcohol.

Malodor Reduction Materials.

The cleaning compositions of the present disclosure may comprise malodour reduction materials. Such materials are capable of decreasing or even eliminating the perception of one or more malodors. These materials can be characterized by a calculated malodor reduction value ("MORV"), which is calculated according to the test method shown in WO2016/049389 .
As used herein "MORV" is the calculated malodor reduction value for a subject material. A material's MORV indicates such material's ability to decrease or even eliminate the perception of one or more malodors.
The cleaning compositions of the present disclosure may comprise a sum total of from about 0.00025% to about 0.5%, preferably from about 0.0025% to about 0.1%, more preferably from about 0.005% to about 0.075%, most preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.05%, by weight of the composition, of 1 or more malodor reduction materials. The cleaning composition may comprise from about 1 to about 20 malodor reduction materials, more preferably 1 to about 15 malodor reduction materials, most preferably 1 to about 10 malodor reduction materials.
One, some, or each of the malodor reduction materials may have a MORV of at least 0.5, preferably from 0.5 to 10, more preferably from 1 to 10, most preferably from 1 to 5. One, some, or each of the malodor reduction materials may have a Universal MORV, defined as all of the MORV values of >0.5 for the malodors tested as described herein. The sum total of malodor reduction materials may have a Blocker Index of less than 3, more preferable less than about 2.5, even more preferably less than about 2, and still more preferably less than about 1, and most preferably about 0. The sum total of malodor reduction materials may have a Blocker Index average of from about 3 to about 0.001.
In the cleaning compositions of the present disclosure, the malodor reduction materials may have a Fragrance Fidelity Index of less than 3, preferably less than 2, more preferably less than 1 and most preferably about 0 and/or a Fragrance Fidelity Index average of 3 to about 0.001 Fragrance Fidelity Index. As the Fragrance Fidelity Index decreases, the malodor reduction material(s) provide less and less of a scent impact, while continuing to counteract malodors.
The cleaning compositions of the present disclosure may comprise a perfume. The weight ratio of parts of malodor reduction composition to parts of perfume may be from about 1:20,000 to about 3000:1, preferably from about 1:10,000 to about 1,000:1, more preferably from about 5,000:1 to about 500:1, and most preferably from about 1:15 to about 1:1. As the ratio of malodor reduction composition to parts of perfume is tightened, the malodor reduction material(s) provide less and less of a scent impact, while continuing to counteract malodors.

Conditioning Agents.

Suitable conditioning agents include high melting point fatty compounds. The high melting point fatty compound useful herein has a melting point of 25°C or higher and is selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty alcohol derivatives, fatty acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof. Suitable conditioning agents also include nonionic polymers and conditioning oils, such as hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, and fatty esters.
Suitable conditioning agents include those conditioning agents characterized generally as silicones (e.g., silicone oils, polyoils, silicone gums, high refractive silicones, and silicone resins), organic conditioning oils (e.g., hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, and fatty esters) or combinations thereof, or those conditioning agents which otherwise form liquid, dispersed particles in the aqueous surfactant matrix herein. The compositions of the present invention may also comprise from about 0.05% to about 3% of at least one organic conditioning oil as the conditioning agent, either alone or in combination with other conditioning agents, such as the silicones (described herein). Suitable conditioning oils include hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, and fatty esters.

Probiotics.

The composition may comprise probiotics, such as those described in WO2009/043709 .

Organic acids.

The detergent comprises one or more organic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, adipic acid, aspartic acid, carboxymethyloxymalonic acid, carboxymethyloxysuccinic acid, citric acid, formic acid, glutaric acid, hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid, iminodiacetic acid, lactic acid, maleic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, oxydiacetic acid, oxydisuccinic acid, succinic acid, sulfamic acid, tartaric acid, tartaric-disuccinic acid, tartaric-monosuccinic acid, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the detergent composition may comprise an organic acid selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.

Anti-oxidant.

The composition may optionally contain an anti-oxidant present in the composition from about 0.001 to about 2% by weight. Preferably the antioxidant is present at a concentration in the range 0.01 to 0.08% by weight. Mixtures of anti-oxidants may be used.

Hygiene Agent.

The compositions of the present invention may also comprise components to deliver hygiene and/or malodour benefits such as one or more of zinc ricinoleate, thymol, quaternary ammonium salts such as Bardac^®, polyethylenimines (such as Lupasol^® from BASF) and zinc complexes thereof, silver and silver compounds, especially those designed to slowly release Ag+ or nano-silver dispersions.
The cleaning compositions of the present invention may also contain antimicrobial agents. Preferably, the anti-microbial agent is selected from the group consisting of 4-4'-dichloro-2-hydroxy diphenyl ether ("Diclosan"), 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether ("Triclosan"), and a combination thereof. Most preferably, the anti-microbial agent is 4-4'-dichloro-2-hydroxy diphenyl ether, commercially available from BASF, under the trademark name Tinosan^®HP100.

Pearlescent Agent.

Non-limiting examples of pearlescent agents include: mica; titanium dioxide coated mica; bismuth oxychloride; fish scales; mono and diesters of alkylene glycol. The pearlescent agent may be ethyleneglycoldistearate (EGDS).

Opacifier.

The composition might also comprise an opacifier. As the term is used herein, an "opacifier" is a substance added to a material in order to make the ensuing system opaque. Preferably, the opacifier is Acusol, which is available from Dow Chemicals. Acusol opacifiers are provided in liquid form at a certain % solids level. As supplied, the pH of Acusol opacifiers ranges from 2.0 to 5.0 and particle sizes range from 0.17 to 0.45 um. Preferably, Acusol OP303B and 301 can be used.
The opacifier may be an inorganic opacifier. Preferably, the inorganic opacifier can be TiO₂, ZnO, talc, CaCO₃, and combination thereof. The composite opacifier-microsphere material is readily formed with a preselected specific gravity, so that there is little tendency for the material to separate.

Solvents.

The solvent system in the present compositions can be a solvent system containing water alone or mixtures of organic solvents either without or preferably with water. The compositions may optionally comprise an organic solvent. Suitable organic solvents include C₄-C₁₄ ethers and diethers, glycols, alkoxylated glycols, C₆-C₁₆ glycol ethers, alkoxylated aromatic alcohols, aromatic alcohols, aliphatic branched alcohols, alkoxylated aliphatic branched alcohols, alkoxylated linear C₁-C₅ alcohols, linear C₁-C₅ alcohols, amines, C₈-C₁₄ alkyl and cycloalkyl hydrocarbons and halohydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof. Preferred organic solvents include 1,2-propanediol, 2,3 butane diol, ethanol, glycerol, ethoxylated glycerol, dipropylene glycol, methyl propane diol and mixtures thereof 2 ethyl hexanol, 3,5,5,trimethyl-1 hexanol, and 2 propyl heptanol. Solvents may be a polyethylene or polypropylene glycol ether of glycerin. Other lower alcohols, C₁-C₄ alkanolamines such as monoethanolamine and triethanolamine, can also be used. Solvent systems can be absent, for example from anhydrous solid embodiments of the invention, but more typically are present at levels in the range of from about 0.1% to about 98%, preferably at least about 1% to about 50%, more usually from about 5% to about 25%, alternatively from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the liquid detergent composition of said organic solvent. These organic solvents may be used in conjunction with water, or they may be used without water

Hydrotrope.

The composition may optionally comprise a hydrotrope in an effective amount, i.e. from about 0% to 15%, or about 1% to 10% , or about 3% to about 6%, so that compositions are compatible in water. Suitable hydrotropes for use herein include anionic-type hydrotropes, particularly sodium, potassium, and ammonium xylene sulfonate, sodium, potassium and ammonium toluene sulfonate, sodium potassium and ammonium cumene sulfonate, and mixtures thereof, as disclosed in U.S. Patent 3,915,903 .

Suds Suppressor.

Compounds for reducing or suppressing the formation of suds can be incorporated into the water-soluble unit dose articles. Suds suppression can be of particular importance in the so-called "high concentration cleaning process" and in front-loading style washing machines. Examples of suds supressors include monocarboxylic fatty acid and soluble salts therein, high molecular weight hydrocarbons such as paraffin, fatty acid esters (e.g., fatty acid triglycerides), fatty acid esters of monovalent alcohols, aliphatic C₁₈-C₄₀ ketones (e.g., stearone), N-alkylated amino triazines, waxy hydrocarbons preferably having a melting point below about 100 °C, silicone suds suppressors, and secondary alcohols. Preferred fatty acid blends may be mixtures enriched or Fatty acid mixtures enriched with 2-alkyl fatty acid, preferably 2-methyl octanoic acid
Additional suitable antifoams are those derived from phenylpropylmethyl substituted polysiloxanes.
The detergent composition may comprise a suds suppressor selected from organomodified silicone polymers with aryl or alkylaryl substituents combined with silicone resin and a primary filler, which is modified silica. The detergent compositions may comprise from about 0.001% to about 4.0%, by weight of the composition, of such a suds suppressor.
The detergent composition comprises a suds suppressor selected from: a) mixtures of from about 80 to about 92% ethylmethyl, methyl(2-phenylpropyl) siloxane; from about 5 to about 14% MQ resin in octyl stearate; and from about 3 to about 7% modified silica; b) mixtures of from about 78 to about 92% ethylmethyl, methyl(2-phenylpropyl) siloxane; from about 3 to about 10% MQ resin in octyl stearate; from about 4 to about 12% modified silica; or c) mixtures thereof, where the percentages are by weight of the anti-foam.

Liquid laundry detergent composition.

The fabric and home care product can be a laundry detergent composition, such as a liquid laundry detergent composition. Suitable liquid laundry detergent compositions can comprise a non-soap surfactant, wherein the non-soap surfactant comprises an anionic non-soap surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant. The laundry detergent composition can comprise from 10% to 60%, or from 20% to 55% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of the non-soap surfactant. The non-soap anionic surfactant to nonionic surfactant are from 1:1 to 20:1, from 1.5:1 to 17.5:1, from 2:1 to 15:1, or from 2.5:1 to 13:1. Suitable non-soap anionic surfactants include linear alkylbenzene sulphonate, alkyl sulphate or a mixture thereof. The weight ratio of linear alkylbenzene sulphonate to alkyl sulphate can be from 1:2 to 9:1, from 1:1 to 7:1, from 1:1 to 5:1, or from 1:1 to 4:1. Suitable linear alkylbenzene sulphonates are C₁₀-C₁₆ alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, or C₁₁-C₁₄ alkyl benzene sulfonic acids. Suitable alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants include alkoxylated alkyl sulphates, non-alkoxylated alkyl sulphates, and mixture thereof. Preferably, the HLAS surfactant comprises greater than 50% C₁₂, preferably greater than 60%, preferably greater than 70% C₁₂, more preferably greater than 75% C₁₂. Suitable alkoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants include ethoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants. Suitable alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants include ethoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant with a mol average degree of ethoxylation of from 1 to 5, from 1 to 3, or from 2 to 3. The alkyl alkoxylated sulfate may have a broad alkoxy distribution or a peaked alkoxy distribution. The alkyl portion of the AES may include, on average, from 13.7 to about 16 or from 13.9 to 14.6 carbons atoms. At least about 50% or at least about 60% of the AES molecule may include having an alkyl portion having 14 or more carbon atoms, preferable from 14 to 18, or from 14 to 17, or from 14 to 16, or from 14 to 15 carbon atoms. The alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant may comprise a non-ethoxylated alkyl sulphate and an ethoxylated alkyl sulphate wherein the mol average degree of ethoxylation of the alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant is from 1 to 5, from 1 to 3, or from 2 to 3. The alkyl fraction of the alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant can be derived from fatty alcohols, oxo-synthesized alcohols, Guerbet alcohols, or mixtures thereof. Preferred alkyl sulfates include optionally ethoxylated alcohol sulfates including 2-alkyl branched primary alcohol sulfates especially 2-branched C_12-15 primary alcohol sulfates, linear primary alcohol sulfates especially linear C_12-14 primary alcohol sulfates, and mixtures thereof. The laundry detergent composition can comprise from 10% to 50%, or from 15% to 45%, or from 20% to 40%, or from 30% to 40% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of the non-soap anionic surfactant.
Suitable non-ionic surfactants can be selected from alcohol broad or narrow range alkoxylates, an oxo-synthesised alcohol alkoxylate, Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates, alkyl phenol alcohol alkoxylates, or a mixture thereof. The laundry detergent composition can comprise from 0.01% to 10%, from 0.01% to 8%, from 0.1% to 6%, or from 0.15% to 5% by weight of the liquid laundry detergent composition of a non-ionic surfactant.
The laundry detergent composition comprises from 1.5% to 20%, or from 2% to 15%, or from 3% to 10%, or from 4% to 8% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of soap, such as a fatty acid salt. Such soaps can be amine neutralized, for instance using an alkanolamine such as monoethanolamine.
The laundry detergent composition can comprises an adjunct ingredient selected from the group comprising builders including citrate, enzymes, bleach, bleach catalyst, dye, hueing dye, Leuco dyes, brightener, cleaning polymers including alkoxylated polyamines and polyethyleneimines, amphiphilic copolymers, soil release polymer, surfactant, solvent, dye transfer inhibitors, chelant, diamines, perfume, encapsulated perfume, polycarboxylates, structurant, pH trimming agents, antioxidants, antibacterial, antimicrobial agents, preservatives and mixtures thereof.
The laundry detergent composition can have a pH of from 2 to 11, or from 6.5 to 8.9, or from 7 to 8, wherein the pH of the laundry detergent composition is measured at a 10% product concentration in demineralized water at 20°C.
The liquid laundry detergent composition can be Newtonian or non-Newtonian, preferably non-Newtonian.
For liquid laundry detergent compositions, the composition can comprise from 5% to 99%, or from 15% to 90%, or from 25% to 80% by weight of the liquid detergent composition of water.

The detergent composition according to the invention can be liquid laundry detergent composition. The following are exemplary liquid laundry detergent formulations (Table 1). Preferably the liquid laundry detergent composition comprises from between 0.1 to 20.0%, preferably 0.2% to 10%, preferably between 0.3% and 5.0%, preferably between 0.5% and 3%, more preferably between 1% to 2.5% by weight of the detergent composition of the esteramine according to the invention.

Table 1.

Raw Material	Comp. 1 %wt	Comp. 2 %wt	Comp. 3 %wt	Comp. 4 %wt
Branched Alkyl Sulfate	0.0	5.3	0.0	5.3
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	0.0	3.0	0.0	3.0
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate	18.0	5.0	6.0	5.0
AE₃S Ethoxylated alkyl sulphate with an average degree of ethoxylation of 3	5.0	0.0	1.3	0.0
C₂₅AES Ethoxylated alkyl sulphate with an average degree of ethoxylation of 2.5¹	0.0	3.0	1.4	0.0
Amine oxide	0.7	1.0	0.4	0.8
C_12-14 alkyl ethoxylate (EO7)	8.4	0.0	12.9	5.0
C_12-14 alkyl ethoxylate (EO9)	0.0	8.7	0.0	3.7
C_12-15 alkyl ethoxylate (EO7)	0.0	2.7	0.0	2.7
Citric acid	2.9	2.3	0.7	2.3
Palm kernel fatty acid	0.0	1.0	0.0	1.0
Topped kernel fatty acid	2.9	0.0	2.3	0.0
Mannanase	0.0017	0.0017	0.0017	0.0017
Pectawash	0.00342	0.00342	0.00342	0.00342
Amylase	0.00766	0.00766	0.00766	0.00766
Protease	0.07706	0.07706	0.07706	0.07706
Nuclease³	0.010	0.01	0.01	0.01
Sodium tetraborate	0.0	1.7	0.0	1.7
MEA-Boric Acid Salt	0.0	0.0	0.8	0.0
Calcium/sodium formate	0.0	0.04	0.01	0.04
Sodium/Calcium Chloride	0.04	0.02	0.03	0.02
Ethoxylated polyethyleneimine²	0.0	2.0	1.1	2.0
Amphiphilic graft copolymer	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Ethoxylated-Propoxylated polyethyleneimine	0.0	2.0	0.8	2.0
Zwitterionic polyamine	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Nonionic polyester terephthalate	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
Esteramine of the present invention	1.0	2.0	1.5	2.5
DTPA	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.1
EDDS	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
GLDA	0.4	0.3	0.1	0.0
MGDA	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.5
Diethylene triamine penta(methyl phosphonic) acid (DTPMP)	1.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Fluorescent Brightener⁸	0.06	0.22	0.03	0.15
Ethanol	0.7	1.9	0.0	1.9
propylene glycol	5.5	5.5	0.33	5.5
Sorbitol	0.01	0.01	0.0	0.01
Monoethanolamine	0.2	0.2	0.6	0.2
DETA	0.1	0.08	0.0	0.08
Antioxidant 1	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Antioxidant 2	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Hygiene Agent	0.0	0.0	0.05	0.0
NaOH	4.7	4.7	1.1	4.7
NaCS	3.2	1.7	3.2	1.7
Hydrogenated Castor Oil	0.2	0.1	0.12	0.1
Aesthetic dye	0.10	0.01	0.006	0.01
Leuco dye	0.05	0.01	0.0	0.01
Perfume	2.0	1.3	0.5	1.3
Perfume microcapsules	0.5	0.05	0.1	0.05
Silicone antifoam⁷	0.02	0.01	0.0	0.01
Phenyloxyethanol	0.002	0.01	0.0	0.01
Hueing dye	0.01	0.1	0.05	0.1
Water & miscellaneous	balance	balance	balance	balance

Description of super-script numbers:

1 C_12-15EO2.5S AlkylethoxySulfate where the alkyl portion of AES includes from about 13.9 to 14.6 carbon atoms
2 PE-20 commercially available from BASF
3 Nuclease enzyme is as claimed in co-pending European application 19219568.3
4 Antioxidant 1 is 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid, methyl ester [6386-38-5]
5 Antioxidant 2 is Tinogard TS commercially available from BASF
6 Hygiene Agent is agent is Tinosan HP 100 commercially available from BASF
7 Dow Coming supplied antifoam blend 80-92% ethylmethyl, methyl(2-phenyl propyl)siloxane; 5-14% MQ Resin in octyl stearate a 3-7% modified silica.
8 Fluorescent Brightener is disodium 4,4'-bis{[4-anilino-6-morpholino-s-triazin-2-yl]-amino}-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate or 2,2'-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diyldi-2,1-ethenediyl)bis-benzenesulfonic acid disodium salt.

Water Soluble Unit Dose Article.

The fabric and home care product can be a water-soluble unit dose article. The water-soluble unit dose article comprises at least one water-soluble film orientated to create at least one unit dose internal compartment, wherein the at least one unit dose internal compartment comprises a detergent composition. The water-soluble film preferably comprises polyvinyl alcohol homopolymer or polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, for example a blend of polyvinylalcohol homopolymers and/or polyvinylalcohol copolymers, for example copolymers selected from sulphonated and carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers especially carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers, for example a blend of a polyvinylalcohol homopolymer and a carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymer. In some examples water soluble films are those supplied by Monosol under the trade references M8630, M8900, M8779, M8310. The detergent product comprises a detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition. Preferably the laundry detergent composition enclosed in the water-soluble unit dose article comprises from between 0.1% and 8%, preferably between 0.5% and 7%, more preferably 1.0% to 6.0% by weight of the detergent composition of the esteramine of the present invention. Preferably the soluble unit dose laundry detergent composition comprises a non-soap surfactant, wherein the non-soap surfactant comprises an anionic non-soap surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant. More preferably, the laundry detergent composition comprises between 10% and 60%, or between 20% and 55% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of the non-soap surfactant. The weight ratio of non-soap anionic surfactant to nonionic surfactant preferably is from 1:1 to 20:1, from 1.5:1 to 17.5:1, from 2:1 to 15:1, or from 2.5:1 to 13:1. The non-soap anionic surfactants preferably comprise linear alkylbenzene sulphonate, alkyl sulphate or a mixture thereof. The weight ratio of linear alkylbenzene sulphonate to alkyl sulphate preferably is from 1:2 to 9:1, from 1:1 to 7:1, from 1:1 to 5:1, or from 1:1 to 4:1. Example linear alkylbenzene sulphonates are C₁₀-C₁₆ alkyl benzene sulfonic acids, or C₁₁-C₁₄ alkyl benzene sulfonic acids. By `linear', we herein mean the alkyl group is linear. Example alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant may comprise alkoxylated alkyl sulphate or non-alkoxylated alkyl sulphate or a mixture thereof. Example alkoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants comprise an ethoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant. Example alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant may comprise an ethoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant with a mol average degree of ethoxylation from 1 to 5, from 1 to 3, or from 2 to 3. Example alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant may comprise a non-ethoxylated alkyl sulphate and an ethoxylated alkyl sulphate wherein the mol average degree of ethoxylation of the alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant is from 1 to 5, from 1 to 3, or from 2 to 3. Example alkyl fraction of the alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant are derived from fatty alcohols, oxo-synthesized alcohols, Guerbet alcohols, or mixtures thereof. Preferably the laundry detergent composition comprises between 10% and 50%, between 15% and 45%, between 20% and 40%, or between 30% and 40% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of the non-soap anionic surfactant. In some examples, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from alcohol alkoxylate, an oxo-synthesised alcohol alkoxylate, Guerbet alcohol alkoxylates, alkyl phenol alcohol alkoxylates, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the laundry detergent composition comprises between 0.01% and 10%, or between 0.01% and 8%, or between 0.1% and 6%, or between 0.15% and 5% by weight of the liquid laundry detergent composition of a non-ionic surfactant. Preferably, the laundry detergent composition comprises between 1.5% and 20%, between 2% and 15%, between 3% and 10%, or between 4% and 8% by weight of the laundry detergent composition of soap, in some examples a fatty acid salt, in some examples an amine neutralized fatty acid salt, wherein in some examples the amine is an alkanolamine preferably monoethanolamine. Preferably the liquid laundry detergent composition comprises less than 15%, or less than 12% by weight of the liquid laundry detergent composition of water. Preferably, the laundry detergent composition comprises between 10% and 40%, or between 15% and 30% by weight of the liquid laundry detergent composition of a non-aqueous solvent selected from 1,2-propanediol, dipropylene glycol, tripropyleneglycol, glycerol, sorbitol, polyethylene glycol or a mixture thereof. Preferably the liquid laundry detergent composition comprises from 0.1% to 10%, preferably from 0.5% to 8% by weight of the detergent composition of further soil release polymers, preferably selected from the group of nonionic and/or anionically modified polyester terephthalate soil release polymers such as commercially available under the Texcare brand name from Clariant, amphiphilic graft polymers such as those based on polyalkylene oxides and vinyl esters, polyalkoxylated polyethyleneimines, and mixtures thereof. Preferably the liquid detergent composition further comprises from 0.1% to 10% preferably from 1% to 5% of a chelant. In some examples, the laundry detergent composition comprises an adjunct ingredient selected from the group comprising builders including citrate, enzymes, bleach, bleach catalyst, dye, hueing dye, brightener, cleaning polymers including (zwitterionic) alkoxylated polyamines, surfactant, solvent, dye transfer inhibitors, perfume, encapsulated perfume, polycarboxylates, structurant, pH trimming agents, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the laundry detergent composition has a pH between 6 and 10, between 6.5 and 8.9, or between 7 and 8, wherein the pH of the laundry detergent composition is measured as a 10% product concentration in demineralized water at 20°C. When liquid, the laundry detergent composition may be Newtonian or non-Newtonian, preferably non-Newtonian.

The following is an exemplary water-soluble unit dose formulations (Table 2). The composition can be part of a single chamber water soluble unit dose article or can be split over multiple compartments resulting in below "averaged across compartments" full article composition. The composition is enclosed within a polyvinyl alcohol-based water soluble, the polyvinyl alcohol comprising a blend of a polyvinyl alcohol homopolymer and an anionic e.g. carboxylated polyvinyl alcohol copolymer.

Table 2.

Ingredients	Comp. 5 (wt%)
Fatty alcohol ethoxylate non-ionic surfactant, C_12-14 average degree of ethoxylation of 7	3.8
Lutensol XL100	0.5
Linear C_11-14 alkylbenzene sulphonate	24.6
AE₃S Ethoxylated alkyl sulphate with an average degree of ethoxylation of 3	12.5
Citric acid	0.7
Palm Kernel Fatty acid	5.3
Nuclease enzyme* (wt% active protein)	0.01
Protease enzyme (wt% active protein)	0.07
Amylase enzyme (wt% active protein)	0.005
Xyloglucanese enzyme (wt% active protein)	0.005
Mannanase enzyme (wt% active protein)	0.003
Ethoxylated polyethyleneimine (Lutensol FP620 - PEI600EO20)	1.4
Amphiphilic graft copolymer**	1.6
Zwitterionic polyamine (Lutensit Z96)	1.5
Anionic polyester terephthalate (Texcare SRA300)	0.6
Esteramine of the present invention	3.0
HEDP	2.2
Brightener 49	0.4
Silicone anti-foam	0.3
Hueing dye	0.05
1,2 PropaneDiol	11.0
Glycerine	4.7
DPG (DiPropyleneGlycol)	1.7
TPG (TriPropyleneGlycol)	0.1
Sorbitol	0.1
Monoethanolamine	10.2
K₂SO₃	0.4
MgCl₂	0.3
water	10.5
Hydrogenated castor oil	0.1
Perfume	2.1
Aesthetic dye & Minors	Balance to 100
pH (10% product concentration in demineralized water at 20°C)	7.4

Description of super-scripts:
*Nuclease enzyme is as claimed in co-pending European application 19219568.3
**polyethylene glycol graft polymer comprising a polyethylene glycol backbone (Pluriol E6000) and hydrophobic vinyl acetate side chains, comprising 40% by weight of the polymer system of a polyethylene glycol backbone polymer and 60% by weight of the polymer system of the grafted vinyl acetate side chains

Hand Dishwashing Liquid Composition.

The fabric and home care product can be a dishwashing detergent composition, such as a hand dishwashing detergent composition, more preferably a liquid hand dishwashing detergent composition. Preferably the liquid hand dishwashing detergent composition comprises from between 0.1% and 5.0%, preferably between 0.5% and 4%, more preferably 1.0% to 3.0% by weight of the detergent composition of the esteramine of the present invention. The liquid handdishwashing detergent composition preferably is an aqueous composition, comprising from 50% to 90%, preferably from 60% to 75%, by weight of the total composition of water. Preferably the pH of the detergent composition of the invention, measured as a 10% product concentration in demineralized water at 20°C, is adjusted to between 3 and 14, more preferably between 4 and 13, more preferably between 6 and 12 and most preferably between 8 and 10. The composition of the present invention can be Newtonian or non-Newtonian, preferably Newtonian. Preferably, the composition has a viscosity of from 10 mPa·s to 10,000 mPa·s, preferably from 100 mPa·s to 5,000 mPa·s, more preferably from 300 mPa·s to 2,000 mPa·s, or most preferably from 500 mPa·s to 1,500 mPa·s, alternatively combinations thereof. The viscosity is measured at 20°C with a Brookfield RT Viscometer using spindle 31 with the RPM of the viscometer adjusted to achieve a torque of between 40% and 60%.
The composition comprises from 5% to 50%, preferably from 8% to 45%, more preferably from 15% to 40%, by weight of the total composition of a surfactant system. The surfactant system preferably comprises from 60% to 90%, more preferably from 70% to 80% by weight of the surfactant system of an anionic surfactant. Alkyl sulphated anionic surfactants are preferred, particularly those selected from the group consisting of: alkyl sulphate, alkyl alkoxy sulphate preferably alkyl ethoxy sulphate, and mixtures thereof. The alkyl sulphated anionic surfactant preferably has an average alkyl chain length of from 8 to 18, preferably from 10 to 14, more preferably from 12 to 14, most preferably from 12 to 13 carbon atoms. The alkyl sulphated anionic surfactant preferably has an average degree of alkoxylation preferably ethoxylation, of less than 5, preferably less than 3, more preferably from 0.5 to 2.0, most preferably from 0.5 to 0.9. The alkyl sulphate anionic surfactant preferably has a weight average degree of branching of more than 10%, preferably more than 20%, more preferably more than 30%, even more preferably between 30% and 60%, most preferably between 30% and 50%. Suitable counterions include alkali metal cation earth alkali metal cation, alkanolammonium or ammonium or substituted ammonium, but preferably sodium. Suitable examples of commercially available alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants include, those derived from alcohols sold under the Neodol^® brand-name by Shell, or the Lial^®, Isalchem^®, and Safol^® brand-names by Sasol, or some of the natural alcohols produced by The Procter & Gamble Chemicals company.
The surfactant system preferably comprises from 0.1% to 20%, more preferably from 0.5% to 15% and especially from 2% to 10% by weight of the liquid hand dishwashing detergent composition of a co-surfactant. Preferred co-surfactants are selected from the group consisting of an amphoteric surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof. The anionic surfactant to the co-surfactant weight ratio can be from 1:1 to 8:1, preferably from 2:1 to 5:1, more preferably from 2.5:1 to 4:1. The co-surfactant is preferably an amphoteric surfactant, more preferably an amine oxide surfactant. Preferably, the amine oxide surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: alkyl dimethyl amine oxide, alkyl amido propyl dimethyl amine oxide, and mixtures thereof, most preferably C₁₂-C₁₄ alkyl dimethyl amine oxide. Suitable zwitterionic surfactants include betaine surfactants, preferably cocamidopropyl betaine.
Preferably, the surfactant system of the composition of the present invention further comprises from 1% to 25%, preferably from 1.25% to 20%, more preferably from 1.5% to 15%, most preferably from 1.5% to 5%, by weight of the surfactant system, of a non-ionic surfactant. Suitable nonionic surfactants can be selected from the group consisting of: alkoxylated non-ionic surfactant, alkyl polyglucoside ("APG") surfactant, and mixtures thereof. Suitable alkoxylated non-ionic surfactants can be linear or branched, primary or secondary alkyl alkoxylated preferably alkyl ethoxylated non-ionic surfactants comprising on average from 9 to 15, preferably from 10 to 14 carbon atoms in its alkyl chain and on average from 5 to 12, preferably from 6 to 10, most preferably from 7 to 8, units of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol. Most preferably, the alkyl polyglucoside surfactant has an average alkyl carbon chain length between 10 and 16, preferably between 10 and 14, most preferably between 12 and 14, with an average degree of polymerization of between 0.5 and 2.5 preferably between 1 and 2, most preferably between 1.2 and 1.6. C₈-C₁₆ alkyl polyglucosides are commercially available from several suppliers (e.g., Simusol^® surfactants from Seppic Corporation; and Glucopon^® 600 CSUP, Glucopon^® 650 EC, Glucopon^® 600 CSUP/MB, and Glucopon^® 650 EC/MB, from BASF Corporation).
The liquid hand dishwashing detergent composition herein may optionally comprise a number of other adjunct ingredients such as builders (e.g., preferably citrate), chelants (e.g., preferably GLDA), conditioning polymers, cleaning polymers including polyalkoxylated polyalkylene imines, surface modifying polymers, soil flocculating polymers, sudsing polymers including EO-PO-EO triblock copolymers, grease cleaning amines including cyclic polyamines, structurants, emollients, humectants, skin rejuvenating actives, enzymes, carboxylic acids, scrubbing particles, bleach and bleach activators, perfumes, malodor control agents, pigments, dyes, opacifiers, beads, pearlescent particles, microcapsules, organic solvents, inorganic cations such as alkaline earth metals such as Ca/Mg-ions, antibacterial agents, preservatives, viscosity adjusters (e.g., salt such as NaCl, and other mono-, di- and trivalent salts) and pH adjusters and buffering means (e.g. carboxylic acids such as citric acid, HCl, NaOH, KOH, alkanolamines, phosphoric and sulfonic acids, carbonates such as sodium carbonates, bicarbonates, sesquicarbonates, borates, silicates, phosphates, imidazole and alike).

The following is an exemplary liquid hand dishwashing detergent formulation (Table 3). The formulation can be made through standard mixing of the individual components.

Table 3.

As 100% active	Comp. 6 (wt%)
C₁₂₁₃AE_0.6S anionic surfactant (Avg. branching : 37,84%)	19.6
C₁₂₁₄ dimethyl amine oxide	6.5
Alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant (Neodol 91/8)	1.0
Alkoxylated polyethyleneimine (PEI₆₀₀EO₂₄PO₁₆)	0.2
Esteramine of the present invention	1.0
Ethanol	2.4
NaCl	0.7
Polypropyleneglycol (MW2000)	0.9
Water + Minor ingredients (perfume, dye, preservatives)	Balance to 100
pH (at 10% product concentration in demineralized water - with NaOH trimming)	9.0

Solid Free-flowing Particulate Laundry Detergent Composition.

The fabric and home care product can be solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition. The following is an exemplary solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition (Table 4).

Table 4.

Ingredient	Comp. 7 (wt%)
Anionic detersive surfactant (such as alkyl benzene sulphonate, alkyl ethoxylated sulphate and mixtures thereof)	from 8wt% to 15wt%
Non-ionic detersive surfactant (such as alkyl ethoxylated alcohol)	from 0.1wt% to 4wt%
Cationic detersive surfactant (such as quaternary ammonium compounds)	from 0wt% to 4wt%
Other detersive surfactant (such as zwiterionic detersive surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof)	from 0wt% to 4wt%
Carboxylate polymer (such as co-polymers of maleic acid and acrylic acid and/or carboxylate polymers comprising ether moieties and sulfonate moieties)	from 0.1wt% to 4wt%
Polyethylene glycol polymer (such as a polyethylene glycol polymer comprising polyvinyl acetate side chains)	from 0wt% to 4wt%
Polyester soil release polymer (such as Repel-o-tex and/or Texcare polymers)	from 0wt% to 2wt%
Cellulosic polymer (such as carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and combinations thereof)	from 0.5wt% to 2wt%
Esteramine of the present invention	From 0.1wt% to 4wt%
Other polymer (such as polymers based on polysaccharide)	from 0wt% to 4wt%
Zeolite builder and phosphate builder (such as zeolite 4A and/or sodium tripolyphosphate)	from 0wt% to 4wt%
Other co-builder (such as sodium citrate and/or citric acid)	from 0wt% to 3wt%
Carbonate salt (such as sodium carbonate and/or sodium bicarbonate)	from 0wt% to 20wt%
Silicate salt (such as sodium silicate)	from 0wt% to 10wt%
Filler (such as sodium sulphate and/or bio-fillers)	from 10wt% to 70wt%
Source of hydrogen peroxide (such as sodium percarbonate)	from 0wt% to 20wt%
Bleach activator (such as tetraacetylethylene diamine (TAED) and/or nonanoyloxybenzenesulphonate (NOBS))	from 0wt% to 8wt%
Bleach catalyst (such as oxaziridinium-based bleach catalyst and/or transition metal bleach catalyst)	from 0wt% to 0.1wt%
Other bleach (such as reducing bleach and/or pre-formed peracid)	from 0wt% to 10wt%
Photobleach (such as zinc and/or aluminium sulphonated phthalocyanine)	from 0wt% to 0.1wt%
Chelant (such as ethylenediamine-N'N'-disuccinic acid (EDDS) and/or hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid (HEDP))	from 0.2wt% to 1wt%
Hueing agent (such as direct violet 9, 66, 99, acid red 50, solvent violet 13 and any combination thereof)	from 0wt% to 1wt%
Brightener (C.I. fluorescent brightener 260 or C.I. fluorescent brightener 351)	from 0.1wt% to 0.4wt%
Protease (such as Savinase, Savinase Ultra, Purafect, FN3, FN4 and any combination thereof)	from 0.1wt% to 0.4wt%
Amylase (such as Termamyl, Termamyl ultra, Natalase, Optisize, Stainzyme, Stainzyme Plus and any combination thereof)	from 0wt% to 0.2wt%
Cellulase (such as Carezyme and/or Celluclean)	from 0wt% to 0.2wt%
Lipase (such as Lipex, Lipolex, Lipoclean and any combination thereof)	from 0wt% to 1wt%
Other enzyme (such as xyloglucanase, cutinase, pectate lyase, mannanase, bleaching enzyme)	from 0wt% to 2wt%
Fabric softener (such as montmorillonite clay and/or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS))	from 0wt% to 15wt%
Flocculant (such as polyethylene oxide)	from 0wt% to 1wt%
Suds suppressor (such as silicone and/or fatty acid)	from 0wt% to 4wt%
Perfume (such as perfume microcapsule, spray-on perfume, starch encapsulated perfume accords, perfume loaded zeolite, and any combination thereof)	from 0.1wt% to 1wt%
Aesthetics (such as coloured soap rings and/or coloured speckles/noodles)	from 0wt% to 1wt%
Miscellaneous	balance to 100wt%

Fibrous Water-soluble Unit Dose Article.

As used herein, the phrases "water-soluble unit dose article," "water-soluble fibrous structure", and "water-soluble fibrous element" mean that the unit dose article, fibrous structure, and fibrous element are miscible in water. In other words, the unit dose article, fibrous structure, or fibrous element is capable of forming a homogeneous solution with water at ambient conditions. "Ambient conditions" as used herein means 23°C ± 1.0°C and a relative humidity of 50% ± 2%. The water-soluble unit dose article may contain insoluble materials, which are dispersible in aqueous wash conditions to a suspension mean particle size that is less than about 20 microns, or less than about 50 microns.
The fibrous water-soluble unit dose article may include any of the disclosures found in U.S. Patent Application No. 15/880,594 filed on January 26, 2018 ; U.S. Patent Application No. 15/880,599 filed January 26, 2018 ; and U.S. Patent Application No. 15/880,604 filed January 26, 2018 ; incorporated by reference in their entirety. Preferred water-soluble fibrous structure comprises particles having a ratio of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate to Alkylethoxylated Sulfate or Alkyl Sulfate of greater than 1.
These fibrous water-soluble unit dose articles can be dissolved under various wash conditions, e.g., low temperature, low water and/or short wash cycles or cycles where consumers have been overloading the machine, especially with items having high water absorption capacities, while providing sufficient delivery of active agents for the intended effect on the target consumer substrates (with similar performance as today's liquid products). Furthermore, the water-soluble unit dose articles described herein can be produced in an economical manner by spinning fibers comprising active agents. The water-soluble unit dose articles described herein also have improved cleaning performance.

Method of Use.

The compositions of this invention, prepared as hereinbefore described, can be used to form aqueous washing/treatment solutions for use in the laundering/treatment of fabrics. Generally, an effective amount of such compositions is added to water, for example in a conventional fabric automatic washing machine, to form such aqueous laundering solutions. The aqueous washing solution so formed is then contacted, typically under agitation, with the fabrics to be laundered/treated therewith. An effective amount of the liquid detergent compositions herein added to water to form aqueous laundering solutions can comprise amounts sufficient to form from about 500 to 7,000 ppm of composition in aqueous washing solution, or from about 1,000 to 3,000 ppm of the laundry care compositions herein will be provided in aqueous washing solution.
Typically, the wash liquor is formed by contacting the laundry care composition with wash water in such an amount so that the concentration of the laundry care composition in the wash liquor is from above 0g/l to 5g/l, or from 1g/l, and to 4.5g/l, or to 4.0g/l, or to 3.5g/l, or to 3.0g/l, or to 2.5g/l, or even to 2.0g/l, or even to 1.5g/l. The method of laundering fabric or textile may be carried out in a top-loading or front-loading automatic washing machine or can be used in a handwash laundry application. In these applications, the wash liquor formed and concentration of laundry detergent composition in the wash liquor is that of the main wash cycle. Any input of water during any optional rinsing step(s) is not included when determining the volume of the wash liquor.
The wash liquor may comprise 40 liters or less of water, or 30 liters or less, or 20 liters or less, or 10 liters or less, or 8 liters or less, or even 6 liters or less of water. The wash liquor may comprise from above 0 to 15 liters, or from 2 liters, and to 12 liters, or even to 8 liters of water. Typically, from 0.01kg to 2kg of fabric per liter of wash liquor is dosed into said wash liquor. Typically, from 0.01kg, or from 0.05kg, or from 0.07kg, or from 0.10kg, or from 0.15kg, or from 0.20kg, or from 0.25kg fabric per liter of wash liquor is dosed into said wash liquor. Optionally, 50g or less, or 45g or less, or 40g or less, or 35g or less, or 30g or less, or 25g or less, or 20g or less, or even 15g or less, or even 10g or less of the composition is contacted to water to form the wash liquor. Such compositions are typically employed at concentrations of from about 500 ppm to about 15,000 ppm in solution. When the wash solvent is water, the water temperature typically ranges from about 5 °C to about 90 °C and, when the situs comprises a fabric, the water to fabric ratio is typically from about 1:1 to about 30:1. Typically the wash liquor comprising the laundry care composition of the invention has a pH of from 3 to 11.5.
In one aspect, such method comprises the steps of optionally washing and/or rinsing said surface or fabric, contacting said surface or fabric with any composition disclosed in this specification then optionally washing and/or rinsing said surface or fabric is disclosed, with an optional drying step.
Drying of such surfaces or fabrics may be accomplished by any one of the common means employed either in domestic or industrial settings. The fabric may comprise any fabric capable of being laundered in normal consumer or institutional use conditions, and the invention is suitable for cellulosic substrates and in some aspects also suitable for synthetic textiles such as polyester and nylon and for treatment of mixed fabrics and/or fibers comprising synthetic and cellulosic fabrics and/or fibers. As examples of synthetic fabrics are polyester, nylon, these may be present in mixtures with cellulosic fibers, for example, polycotton fabrics. The solution typically has a pH of from 7 to 11, more usually 8 to 10.5. The compositions are typically employed at concentrations from 500 ppm to 5,000 ppm in solution. The water temperatures typically range from about 5°C to about 90°C. The water to fabric ratio is typically from about 1:1 to about 30:1. Another method includes contacting a nonwoven substrate, which is impregnated with the detergent composition, with a soiled material. As used herein, "nonwoven substrate" can comprise any conventionally fashioned nonwoven sheet or web having suitable basis weight, caliper (thickness), absorbency, and strength characteristics. Non-limiting examples of suitable commercially available nonwoven substrates include those marketed under the trade names SONTARA^® by DuPont and POLY WEB^® by James River Corp.

Carbon Source of Raw Materials.

The raw materials for preparation of the surfactant, polymers and other ingredients can be based on fossil carbon or renewable carbon. Renewable carbon is a carbon source that avoid the use of fossil carbon such as natural gas, coal, petroleum. Typically, renewable carbon is derived from the biomass, carbon capture, or chemical recycling.
Biomass is a renewable carbon source formed through photosynthesis in the presence of sunlight, or chemosynthesis process in the absence of sunlight. In some cases, polymers isolated from biomass can be used directly, or further derivatized to make performance polymers. For example, the use of polysaccharide (such as starch) and derivatized polysaccharide (such as cellulose derivatives, guar derivatives, dextran derivatives) in fabric home care composition are known. In some cases, biomass can be converted into basic chemicals under certain thermal, chemical, or biological conditions. For example, bioethanol can be derived from biomass such as straw, and further convert to biobased polyethylene glycol. Other nonlimiting examples of renewable carbon from biomass include plants (e.g., sugar cane, beets, corn, potatoes, citrus fruit, woody plants, lignocellulosics, hemicellulosics, cellulosic waste), animals, animal fats, fish, bacteria, fungi, plant-based oils, and forestry products. These resources can be naturally occurring, hybrids, or genetically engineered organisms.
Carbon capture is another renewable carbon source which use various process to capture CO₂ or methane from industrial or natural processes, or directly from air (direct capture). Captured methane and CO₂ maybe converted into syngas, and/or further convert to basic chemicals, including but not limit to methanol, ethanol, fatty alcohols such as C₁₂/C₁₄ or even C₁₆/C₁₈ alcohols, other alcohols, olefins, alkanes, saturated and unsaturated organic acids, etc. These basic chemicals can used as or further convert to monomers for making transformed to usable chemicals by e.g. catalytic processes, such as the Fischer-Tropsch process or by fermentation by C₁ -fixing microorganisms.
Chemical recycling is another renewable carbon source which allow plastics from waste management industry to be recycled and converted into base chemicals and chemical feedstocks. In some cases, waste plastics which cannot be re-used or mechanical recycled are convert to hydrocarbons or basic petrochemicals through gasification, pyrolysis or hydrothermal treatment processes, the hydrocarbons and basic petrochemicals can be further convert into monomers for polymers. In some cases, waste plastics are depolymerized into monomers to make new polymers. It is also possible that waste plastics are depolymerized into oligomers, the oligomers can be used as building blocks to make new polymers. The waste plastic converted by various processes to a waste plastic feedstock for the above materials may either be used alone or in combination with traditional surfactant feedstocks, such as kerosene, polyolefins derived from natural gas, coal, crude oil or even biomass, or waste fat/oil-derived paraffin and olefin, to produce biodegradable surfactants for use in detergents and other industries (thereby providing a benefit to society).
Preferably, the surfactant, polymers and other ingredients contains renewable carbon, the Renewable Carbon Index (RCI, a measure of sustainability by dividing the number of carbons derived from renewable sources by the total number of carbons in an active ingredient) of the polymer is above 10%, more preferably above 30%, more preferably above 50%, more preferably above 60%, more preferably between 70% to 100%, and most preferably 100%.

EXAMPLES

Methods

¹H-NMR measured in MeOD (deuterated methanol) with Bruker Avance 400 MHz spectrometer.
Hydroxy values are determined according to DIN 53240-1 as of 2016.
Method for evaluating whiteness benefit of polymers in laundry detergent:
Whiteness maintenance, also referred to as whiteness preservation, is the ability of a detergent to keep white items from whiteness loss when they are washed in the presence of soil. White garments can become dirty/dingy looking over time when soils are removed from dirty clothes and suspended in the wash water, then these soils can re-deposit onto clothing, making the clothing less white each time they are washed.
The whiteness benefit of polymers of the present disclosure is evaluated using automatic Tergotometer with 10 pots for laundry formulation testing.
SBL2004 test soil strips supplied by WFK Testgewebe GmbH are used to simulate consumer soil levels (mix of body soil, food, dirt etc.). On average, every 1 SBL2004 strip is loaded with 8g soil. The SBL2004 test soil strips were cut into 5×5 cm squares for use in the test.

White Fabric swatches of Table 5 below purchased from WFK Testgewebe GmbH are used as whiteness tracers. Before the wash test, L, a, b values of all whiteness tracers are measured using Konica Minolta CM-3610D spectrophotometer.

Table 5.

Code	Fiber Content	% Fiber Content	Fabric Construction	Size	WFK Code
CK	Cotton	100	Weft Knit	(5×5cm)	19502_5×5_stamped
PC	Polyester/cotton	65/35	Weave	(5×5cm)	19503_5×5_stamped
PE	Polyester	100	Weft Knit	(5×5cm)	19508_5×5_stamped
PS	Polyester/Spandex^™	95/5	Weft Knit	(5×5cm)	19507_5×5_stamped

Additional ballast (background fabric swatches) is also used to simulate a fabric load and provide mechanical energy during the real laundry process. Ballast loads are comprised of cotton and poly cotton knit swatches at 5×5 cm size.
4 cycles of wash are needed to complete the test:

Cycle 1: Desired amount of detergent is fully dissolved by mixing with 1L water (at defined hardness) in each tergotometer port. 60 grams of fabrics, including whiteness tracers (4 types, each with 4 replicates), 21 pieces 5×5 cm SBL2004, and ballast are washed and rinsed in the tergotometer pot under defined conditions.
In the test of water-soluble unit dose composition, wash concentration is 2000ppm. Additional 47 ppm PVOH film is also added to the tergotometer pot. The wash temperature is 30°C, water hardness is 20gpg.
Cycle 2: The whiteness tracers and ballast from each pot are then washed and rinsed again together with a new set of SBL2004 (5×5cm, 21 pieces) follow the process of cycle 1. All other conditions remain the same as cycle 1.
Cycle 3: The whiteness tracers and ballast from each pot are then washed and rinsed again together with a new set of SBL2004 (5×5cm, 21 pieces) follow the process of cycle 1. All other conditions remain the same as cycle 1.
Cycle 4: The whiteness tracers and ballast from each port are then washed and rinsed again together with a new set of SBL2004 (5×5cm, 21 pieces) follow the process of cycle 1. All other conditions remain the same as cycle 1.

After Cycle 4, all whiteness tracers & ballast are tumbled dried between 60-65°C until dry, the tracers are then measured again using Konica Minolta CM-3610D spectrophotometer. The changes in Whiteness Index (ΔWI(CIE)) are calculated based on L, a, b measure before and after wash. $Δ WI (CIE) = WI (CIE) (after wash) - WI (CIE) (before wash) .$
Method for evaluating stain removal benefit of polymers in laundry detergent:
Cleaning benefit of polymers are evaluated using automatic tergotometer. Some examples test stains suitable for this test are:

ASTM Dust Sebum ex CFT
Highly Discriminating Sebum on polycotton ex CFT
Burnt Bacon on Knitted cotton (prepared using burnt bacon ex Equest)
Dyed Bacon on Knitted Cotton (prepared using dyed bacon ex Equest)
Black Todd Clay on kniteed cotton (prepared using clay ex Equest)

The stains are analysed using Image Analysis System for Laundry stain removal testing before and after the wash.
SBL2004 test soil strips supplied by WFK Testgewebe GmbH are used to simulate consumer soil levels (mix of body soil, food, dirt etc.). On average, every 1 SBL2004 strip is loaded with 8g soil. The SBL2004 test soil strips were cut into 5×5 cm squares for use in the test.
Additional ballast (background fabric swatches) are also used to simulate a fabric load and provide mechanical energy during the real laundry process. Ballast loads are comprised of knitted cotton swatches at 5×5 cm size. 4 cycles of the wash are performed:
Desired amount of detergent is fully dissolved by mixing with 1L water (at defined hardness) in each tergotometer port. 60 grams of fabrics, stains (2 internal replicates of each stain in each pot), 13 pieces 5×5 cm SBL2004, and ballast are washed and rinsed in the tergotometer pot under defined conditions. In the test of water-soluble unit dose composition, wash concentration is 2000ppm. Additional 47 ppm PVOH film is also added to the tergotometer pot. The wash temperature is 30°C, water hardness is 7gpg. The test has four external replicates.
All stains are tumbled dried between 60-65°C until dry, then stains are measured again using Image Analysis System for Laundry stain removal testing.
Stain Removal Index (SRI) are automatically calculated from the L, a, b values using the formula shown below. The higher the SRI, the better the stain removal. $SRI = 100 * ((Δ E_{b} - Δ E_{a}) / Δ E_{b})$
$Δ E_{b} = \sqrt ({(L_{c} - L_{b})}^{2} + {(a_{c} - a_{b})}^{2} + {(b_{c} - b_{b})}^{2})$
$Δ E_{a} = \sqrt ({(L_{c} - L_{a})}^{2} + {(a_{c} - a_{a})}^{2} + {(b_{c} - b_{a})}^{2})$

Subscript 'b' denotes data for the stain before washing
Subscript 'a' denotes data for the stain after washing
Subscript 'c' denotes data for the unstained fabric

Synthesis Examples:

Table 6 is an overview of Inventive esteramine examples.

Table 6.

Ex.#	Example description (Components: "A + B + C + D")
1	2-EH + Caprolactone + Caprolactam 80% + MSA (1,2 : 3 : 1 : 1,02), 5:1 H2O/Caprolactam
2	2-EH + lactic acid + Caprolactame 80% + MSA (1,2 : 3 : 1 : 1,02), 5:1 H2O/Caprolactam
3	Pluriol E 4000 + 3,0 Caprolactone/OH + 1,0 Caprolactam/OH + 1,1 MSA/OH
4	Polyglycerin HT + 2 Caprolactone/OH + 0,5 Caprolactam/OH + 0,51 H₂SO₄/OH
5	Polyglycerin HT + 2 Caprolactone/OH + 1 Caprolactam/OH + 1,02 MSA/OH
6	Polyglycerin HT + 2 Caprolactone/OH + 0,5 Caprolactam/OH + 0,51 MSA/OH
7	Pluriol A 16 TE (= Glycerin + 5 EO/OH) + 0,66 Caprolactone /OH + 0,66 Caprolactam/OH + 0,67 MSA/OH
8	1 [Trispentaerythrit +20 (EO/OH)] + 3 (Caprolactone) + 1 Caprolactam + 1,02 MSA
9	Sorbitol + 1 Caprolactone/OH + 0,5 Caprolactam/OH + 0,51 H₂SO₄/OH (1 : 6 : 3 : 3,06 mol)
10	Sorbitol + 2 Caprolactone/OH + 0,5 Caprolactam/OH + 0,51 H₂SO₄/OH (1 : 12 : 3 : 3,06 mol)

Abbreviations in Table 6 of examples:

2-EH = 2-Ethylhexanol; Caprolactone = epsilon-Caprolactone; Caprolactam = epsilon-Caprolactam; MSA = Methane sulfonic acid; Pluriol E 4000 = ; Polyglycerin HT = ; Pluriol A 16 TE (Glycerin + 5 EO/OH) = glycerin ethoxylated with 5 mole-equivalents of ethylene oxide (=EO) per hydroxy-group; Trispentaerythrit +20 (EO/OH) = Trispentaerythrit ethoxylated with 20 mole-equivalents of ethylene oxide (=EO) per hydroxy-group

Example 1: 2-Ethylhexanol, ester with 3 moles caprolactone and 1 mole caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 31.6 g 2-ethylhexanol, 69.2 g epsilon-caprolactone and 28.3 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), were placed. 28.0 g methane sulfonic acid (70% aqueous solution) were added within 15 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 52°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 9 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 12.5 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 5 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 5 mbar vacuum. 124.8 g of a white solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated 95% conversion to 2-Ethylhexanol, ester with 3 moles caprolactone and 1 mole caprolactam as methane sulfonic acid salt.

Example 2: 2-Ethylhexanol, ester with 3 moles lactic acid and 1 mole caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 39.5 g 2-ethylhexanol, 75.0 g lactic acid (90% in water) and 35.4 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), were placed. 35.0 g methane sulfonic acid (70% aqueous solution) were added within 15 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 33°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 4 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 11 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 15 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 5 mbar vacuum. 119.0 g of a white solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated complete conversion to 2-Ethylhexanol, ester with 3 moles lactic acid and 1 mole caprolactam as methane sulfonic acid salt.

Example 3: Polyethylene glycol, molecular weight 4000 g/mol, ester with 6 moles caprolactone and 2 moles caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 123.1 g polyethylene glycol, molecular weight 4000 g/mol (Pluriol^® E 4000), 20.5 g epsilon-caprolactone and 6.8 g epsilon-caprolactam, were placed and heated to 120°C bath temperature. 6.3 g methane sulfonic acid were added within 5 minutes. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 9.5 hours at 120°C bath temperature under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Bath temperature was raised to 140°C and the mixture was stirred for additional 6 hours. 145.0 g of a white solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated complete conversion to polyethylene glycol, molecular weight 4000 g/mol, ester with 6 moles caprolactone and 2 moles caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt.

Example 4: polyglycerol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone per hydroxy group and 0.5 molecaprolactam per hydroxy group, sulfatized with 0.5 mole sulfuric acid per hydroxy group

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 24.4 g polyglycerol (hydroxy value 1148 mgKOH/g), 115.3 g epsilon-caprolactone and 35.4 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), were placed. 26.1 g sulfuric acid (96%) were added within 15 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 40°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 22 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 12.5 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 12 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 5 mbar vacuum. 185.0 g of a brown solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated complete conversion to polyglycerol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone per hydroxy group and 0.5 mole caprolactam per hydroxy group, sulfatized with 0.5 mole sulfuric acid per hydroxy group.

Example 5: polyglycerol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone per hydroxy group and 1 mole caprolactam per hydroxy group, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 17.1 g polyglycerol (hydroxy value 1148 mgKOH/g), 80.7 g epsilon-caprolactone and 49.5 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), were placed. 49.0 g methane sulfonic acid (70% aqueous solution) were added within 5 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 30°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 5 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 12 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 12 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 5 mbar vacuum. 150.0 g of a beige solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated complete conversion to polyglycerol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone per hydroxy group and 1 mole caprolactam per hydroxy group, as methane sulfonic acid salt

Example 6: polyglycerol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone per hydroxy group and 0.5 mole caprolactam per hydroxy group, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 21.9 g polyglycerol (hydroxy value 1148 mgKOH/g), 103.8 g epsilon-caprolactone and 31.8 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), were placed. 31.5 g methane sulfonic acid (70% aqueous solution) were added within 5 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 30°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 5 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 17 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 12 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 5 mbar vacuum. 151.0 g of a beige solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated complete conversion to polyglycerol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone per hydroxy group and 0.5 mole caprolactam per hydroxy group, as methane sulfonic acid salt

Example 7: glycerol ethoxylate, molecular weight 750 g/mol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone and 2 moles caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 154.3 g glycerol ethoxylate, molecular weight 750 g/mol, 50.2 g epsilon-caprolactone and 49.8 g epsilon-caprolactam, were placed and heated to 120°C bath temperature. 42.5 g methane sulfonic acid were added within 5 minutes. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 9. hours at 135°C bath temperature under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 15 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 5 mbar vacuum. 290.0 g of a brown solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated 96 % conversion to glycerol ethoxylate, molecular weight 750 g/mol, ester with 2 moles caprolactone and 2 moles caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt.

Example 8: trispentaerythrit, ethoxylated with 160 moles ethylene oxide, ester with 24 moles caprolactone and 8 moles caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 200.0 g trispentaerythrit, ethoxylated with 160 moles ethylene oxide, 74.0 g epsilon-caprolactone , 30.6 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), and 13.1 g water were placed. 21.7 g methane sulfonic acid were added within 5 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 45°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux, and was stirred under reflux for 3 h. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 6 hours at 135°C bath temperature under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. 310.0 g of a brown solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated 97 % conversion to trispentaerythrit, ethoxylated with 160 moles ethylene oxide, ester with 24 moles caprolactone and 8 moles caprolactam, as methane sulfonic acid salt

Example 9: sorbitol, ester with 6 moles caprolactone and 3 mole caprolactam, sulfatized with 3 moles sulfuric acid

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 36.4 g sorbitol, 137.0 g epsilon-caprolactone, 84.9 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), and 34.6 g water were placed. 62.5 g sulfuric acid (96%) were added within 5 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 40°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 3 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 5 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 5 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 750 mbar vacuum. 270.0 g of a beige solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated 97% conversion to sorbitol, ester with 6 moles caprolactone and 3 mole caprolactam, sulfatized with 3 moles sulfuric acid.

Example 10: sorbitol, ester with 12 moles caprolactone and 3 mole caprolactam, sulfatized with 3 moles sulfuric acid

In a 4-neck vessel with thermometer, reflux condenser, nitrogen inlet, dropping funnel, and stirrer, 36.4 g sorbitol, 273.9 g epsilon-caprolactone, 84.9 g epsilon-caprolactam (80% aqueous solution), and 34.6 g water were placed. 62.5 g sulfuric acid (96%) were added within 5 minutes. The temperature raised from room temperature to 40°C during the addition. Reaction mixture was heated to reflux and stirred for 3 hours under reflux. Reflux condenser was replaced by a distillation head, and the reaction mixture was heated to 125-140°C bath temperature and stirred for 2 hours under a constant stream of nitrogen bubbling through the reaction mixture. Water was distilled off from the reaction mixture. Vacuum was applied and the mixture was stirred for additional 5 hours at 140°C bath temperature and 750 mbar vacuum. 430.0 g of a beige solid was obtained. ¹H-NMR in MeOD indicated 99% conversion to sorbitol, ester with 12 moles caprolactone and 3 mole caprolactam, sulfatized with 3 moles sulfuric acid.

Polymer Performance in Liquid Detergent:

Soluble unit dose detergents I and II below are prepared by traditional means known to those of ordinary skill in the art by mixing the listed ingredients (Table 7). The whiteness maintenance and clay removal performance of inventive polymers are evaluated according to methods described by comparing the performance of formula I and II, Inventive esteramine example 10 delivers significant whiteness benefit (on synthetic fabric) and significant clay removal benefit.

Table 7.

Ingredients	I (Comparative)	II (Inventive)
LAS (%)	21.18	21.18
AES (%)	14.73	14.73
NI (%)	2.053	2.053
Suds Suppressor (%)	0.3	0.3
Inventive esteramine Example 10 (%)	0.00	5.53
HEDP (%)	2.271	2.271
Monoethanolamine (%)	7.59	7.59
1,2 PropaneDiol (%)	8.62	8.62
DiPropyleneGlycol (%)	1.71	1.71
Citric Acid (%)	0.71	0.71
Fatty Acid (%)	1.636	1.636
Glycerine (%)	4.82	4.82
Brightener (%)	0.393	0.393
Protease 1 (%)	0.066	0.066
Protease 2 (%)	0.004	0.004
Amylase 1 (%)	0.003	0.003
Mannanase (%)	0.003	0.003
Preservative (%)	0.42	0.42
Structurant (%)	0.325	0.325
Perfume (%)	1.87	1.87
Dye (%)	0.011	0.011
Water	balance	balance
ΔWI(CIE) vs Reference (on PE: 100% Polyester Knit)	Reference	+3.4s
ΔSRI vs Reference (black todd clay)	Reference	+7.0s

s: data are statistically significant.

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".

Claims

A fabric and home care composition comprising:
(i) esteramine and/or salt thereof; and

(ii) one or more fabric and home care ingredients,

wherein the esteramine and/or salt thereof is obtainable by a process comprising the step of reacting A+B+C in the presence of D, with
(A) at least one alcohol bearing at least one hydroxy group, wherein optionally at least one hydroxy group may be alkoxylated in a step before step a) with at least one alkylene oxide, preferably at least 1 and up to 200, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably up to 50 moles alkylene oxide per hydroxy group,

(B) at least one lactone and/or (preferably or) hydroxy acid, more preferably only lactone,

(C) with at least one lactam and/ or (preferably or) at least one aminoacid, more preferably only lactam, and

(D) an inorganic or organic acid, wherein said organic or inorganic acid has preferably a pK_a value in the range of from -3 and up to +5, more preferably from -2,5 to 1,5, preferably organic acid, more preferably sulfonic acids, even more preferably alkane sulfonic acid and/or aryl sulfonic acid, more preferably alkane sulfonic acid, most preferably methane sulfonic acid,

wherein the molar ratio of

component C (Lactam) to component D (acid) is within a range of 1:0.9 to 1:1.5, preferably about 1:0.95 to 1:1.1 and more preferably 1:1 to 1:1.08 and most preferably about 1: 1.02 such as exactly 1:1.02, and

component C (Lactam) per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol) being at most 1:1, preferably component C less than equal per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol), and component B (lacton/hydroxy acid) per hydroxy-group in component A (alcohol) being from 1:0,1 to 1:10.
A composition according to claim 1, wherein the alcohol (A) is selected from
(Aa) mono-alcohols such as C₁- to C₃₆-alkanols, selected from the groups non-alkoxylated linear C₂- to C₃₆-alcohols, such as mixture of such alcohols selected from C₆- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, preferably C₈- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, more preferably C₁₂- and C₁₄-fatty alcohols, most preferably C₁₆- and C₁₈-fatty alcohols; non-alkoxylated branched C₃-to C₃₆-alcohols such as 2-ethylhexanol, 2-propylheptanol, isotridecanol, isononanol, C₉-C₁₇ oxoalcohols;
alkoxylated linear C₂- to C₃₆-alcohols such as alkoxylated mixture of C₆- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, preferably alkoxylated mixtures of C₈- to C₂₂-fatty alcohols, more preferably alkoxylated mixtures of C₁₂- and C₁₄-fatty alcohols, most preferably alkoxylated mixtures of C₁₆- and C₁₈-fatty alcohols;

alkoxylated branched C₃- to C₃₆-alcohols such as alkoxylated 2-ethylhexanol, alkoxylated 2-propylheptanol, alkoxylated isotridecanol, alkoxylated isononanol, alkoxylated C₉-C₁₇ oxoalcohols;

(Ab) di-alcohols such als alkane diols, polyalkoxylated C₂-C₆-alkandiols bearing at least two hydroxy groups,

(Ac) oligo-alcohols such as polyalkoxylated C₃-C₆-alkantriols, bearing at least three hydroxy groups,

(Ad) polyols such as sugar alcohols, polyalkoxylated C₅-C₆-alkane polyols, glycerols such as diglycerol, triglycerol polyglycerol, dipentaerythrit, tripentaerythrit; and/or

(Ae) phenoxyalkanols such as phenoxyethanol;
with the alcohol(s) selected from the groups of mono-alcohols and alkoxylated di-, oligo-alcohols and alkoxylated polyols being preferred, and the alcohols selected from the group(s) mono-alcohols and alkoxylated di-alcohols being even more preferred.
A composition according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the acid (D) is selected from
i) alkyl sulfonic acids, such as methane sulfonic acid, ethylsulfonic acid, propylsulfonic acid, camphorsulfonic acid; alkylaryl sulfonic acids and specifically alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, such as toluene sulfonic acid (including the mixture of isomers thereof), p-toluene sulfonic acid, o-toluene sulfonic acid, m-toluene sulfonic acid, xylene sulfonic acid (mixture of isomers), 2, 6-dimethylbenzene sulfonic acid, 2, 5-dimethylbenzene sulfonic acid, 2, 4-dimethylbenzene sulfonic acid, 4-dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, iso-propyl benzene sulfonic acid, ethylbenzene sulfonic acid, and naphthalene sulfonic acid,

ii) inorganic acids such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid; preferably sulfuric acid;
preferably an acid selected from group i), more preferably para-toluene sulfonic acid and methane sulfonic acid, most preferably methane sulfonic acid.
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one lactone and/or hydroxy acid (B) is selected from the groups i) and/or ii), with
i) lactone(s), i.e. cyclic esters, starting with α-lactone (three ring atoms) followed by β-lactone (four ring atoms), γ-lactone (five ring atoms) and so on; such lactones preferably being β-propiolactone, g-butyrolactone, δ-valerolactone, g-valerolactone, e-caprolactone, d-decalactone, g-decalactone, , e-decalactone; preferably caprolactone;

ii) hydroxy acid(s), which many be derived from any lactone by hydrolyzation, specifically from any lactone within group i) before, specifically an α-, β- or γ-hydroxy acid derived from the corresponding lactone by hydrolyzation, and lactic acid, glycolic acid, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, 6-hydroxy hexanoic acid, 12-hydroxy stearic acid, citric acid;
preferably lactic acid or caprolactone.
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lactam or aminoacid (C) is selected from lactams, which are cyclic amides, starting with alpha-lactam (three ring atoms) followed by beta-lactam (four ring atoms), gamma-lactam (five ring atoms) and so on, such as epsilon-caprolactam, gamma-butyrolactam, piperidone, laurolactam; and the corresponding alpha-, beta-, gamma-amino acid and so on which may be obtained from the lactams by hydrolyzation; N-methylpyrrolidon; and alpha- amino acids such as alanine, glycine, leucine, isoleucine, valine, proline, phenylalanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, aspartate, glutamine, glutamate, histidine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, cysteine, methionine, serine; alpha-amino acids with secondary or tertiary amino groups such as sarcosine, N,N-dimethylglycine; other amino acids such as 6-amino hexane acid, 4-amino butanoic acid, 3-amino propanoic acid, 12-amino dodecanoic acid, 11-aminoundecanoic acid;
preferably alanine, 6-aminohexane acid, 4-amino butyric acid, more preferably epsilon-caprolactam.
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the esteramine is obtained at least partially as sulfatized esteramine when sulfuric acid is employed as acid (D) and at least one alcohol (A) is selected containing more than one hydroxy-group, and is obtained as at least partially protonated esteramine and a sulfatized monoalcohol counterion when a monoalcohol is employed as alcohol (A) and sulfuric acid is employed as acid (D).
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the alcohol (A) employed is an alkoxylated alcohol which is obtained by alkoxylating at least one hydroxy group of the alcohol according to claim 2 with one or more alkylene oxides to produce alkylene oxychains comprising one or more moieties stemming from alkylene oxides selected from C₂ to C₂₂-alkylene oxides, preferably C₂-C₄-alkylene oxides, whereas the moieties stemming from the alkylene oxide(s) may be arranged in random, block or multiblock-order or combinations thereof, preferably as block.
A composition according to any of claims 6 to 7, wherein the acid (D) is chosen such that the esteramine is obtained as salt in zwitterionic or cationic form, preferably the acid chosen is methane sulfonic acid and the esteramine obtained is a salt in cationic form, wherein the zwitterionic form additionally requires that at least one alcohol is selected containing more than one hydroxy-group.
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the compounds A, B, C and D are employed in a molar ratio OH (of alcohol component A) : B (Lacton/ hydroxy acid) : C (Lactam/amino acid): D (acid) which is (1) : (0.1 -10, preferably0,1 - 5) : (0.1 - 1) : (0.1 - 1.5).
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the structure of is made of a first "block" (X) resulting from alcohol, which bears one or more hydroxy-groups of which at least one hydroxy-group is linked via an ester function to a second block (Y) which results from a single lactone or an oligo- or polyester-block, and a third block (Z) resulting from the addition of an aminoacid or a lactam to such second block, thus the esteramine exhibiting the structure "XYZ" or "X(Y)nZ" with n being integers from 1 to 10 in case the alcohol (A) is a mono-alcohol (from group Aa), whereas n can be any number from 0,1 to 10 for the esteramine in case the alcohol (A) employed is selected from the groups (Ab), (Ac) and/or (Ad).
A composition according to any of claims 1 to 10, comprising the esteramine and/or salt thereof at a concentration of from about 0.1% to about 5% in weight % in relation to the total weight of such composition, and optionally further comprising at least one of a) to c)
a. at least one enzyme, preferably selected from one or more lipases, hydrolases, amylases, proteases, cellulases, mannanases, hemicellulases, phospholipases, esterases, xylanases, DNases, dispersins, pectinases, oxidoreductases, cutinases, lactases and peroxidases, more preferably at least two of the aforementioned types,

b. about 1% to about 70% by weight of a surfactant system,

c. at least one further cleaning adjunct in effective amounts,
and optionally exhibiting an improved washing performance in primary cleaning (i.e. removal of stains).
The composition according to any of the claims 1-11, wherein the composition comprises one or more fabric and home care ingredients selected from the group consisting of a surfactant system, fatty acids and/or salts thereof, enzyme stabilizers, builders, dispersants, structurants or thickeners, polymers, additional amines, catalytic materials, bleaching agents, bleaching catalysts, bleach activators, polymeric dispersing agents, soil removal/ anti-re-deposition agents, polymeric grease cleaning agents, amphiphilic copolymers, fluorescent brightener, fabric hueing agents, chelating agent, encapsulates, perfume, properfumes, malodor reduction materials, conditioning agents, probiotics, organic acids, antioxidants, anti-microbial agents and/or preservatives, neutralizers and/ or pH adjusting agents, processing aids, rheology modifiers, corrosion and/or anti-tarnishing agents, hygiene Agent, pearlescent agent, pigments, opacifier, solvents, carriers, hydrotrope, suds suppressor and mixtures thereof.
A composition according to any of the claims 1-12, wherein the composition is in the form of a liquid composition, a granular composition, a single-compartment pouch, a multicompartment pouch, a sheet, a pastille or bead, a fibrous article, a solid article, a tablet, a bar, flake, or a mixture thereof.
A method of laundering fabric or of cleaning hard surfaces, which method comprises treating a fabric or a hard surface with a composition according to any preceding claim.