JP6429393B2 - Textile treatment composition - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a fiber treatment composition. Specifically, the present invention relates to a fiber treatment composition that simultaneously has a texture-imparting effect, usability, fragrance and appearance even after storage at a high level.

A fiber treatment agent combining a surfactant and a silicone compound has been proposed (Patent Documents 1 to 3) for imparting a texture to a fiber (giving flexibility, imparting smoothness, appealing for wrinkles).
As a technique for improving the stability of a fiber treatment agent containing a silicone compound, blending of a glycol ether compound (Patent Document 1) and blending of a nonionic surfactant added with a propylene oxide group and / or an ethylene oxide group (Patent Document 4) There is also a blend of trehalose (Patent Document 5).
As a technique for maintaining the texture imparting effect of the fiber treatment agent even after storage, there is blending of a nonionic surfactant in which ethylene oxide groups and / or propylene oxide groups are added in a specific ratio (Patent Document 4).
As a technique for suppressing deterioration of the scent after storage of the fiber treatment agent, there is a blend of urea (Patent Document 6).
There are techniques for blending specific antibacterial agents with respect to fiber treatment agents that can impart flexibility and deodorization to clothing even under a low bath ratio (Patent Documents 7 and 8).

JP 2008-150756 A JP 2008-297675 A JP 2009-121021 A JP 2012-7265 A JP 2014-118640 A International Publication No. 2014/003180 International Publication No. 2014/148624 JP 2014-185403 A

  However, there has been no fiber treatment agent having a texture-imparting effect, usability, fragrance and appearance at the same time after storage.

  As a result of intensive studies on the above problems, the present inventors have found that (A) a specific type of cationic surfactant, (B) a specific type of amino-modified silicone, (C) an inorganic salt, (D-1) a specific type of cationic surfactant. When polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, (D-2) specific types of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether and (E) perfume are blended in specific amounts, the texture-imparting effect, usability, fragrance and appearance are simultaneously maintained at a high level after storage. It discovered that the fiber processing agent provided was obtained. The present invention has been made based on this finding.

（式中、Ｒは、それぞれ独立して、―Ｈ、―ＯＨ、−ＣＨ₃及び−Ｓｉ（ＣＨ₃）₃からなる群より選ばれ、Ｘは、―（ＣＨ₂）_a―ＮＨ₂、または、―（ＣＨ₂）_a―ＮＨ（ＣＨ₂）_bＮＨ₂であり（aは０〜３の整数であり、bは１〜３の整数である）、ｎは１〜１０，０００であり、ｍは１〜１０００である）で表される化合物を含む、前記１に記載の繊維処理剤組成物。

３．（Ｃ）成分として、塩化ナトリウム、塩化カリウム、塩化カルシウム及び塩化マグネシウムからなる群より選ばれる１種以上を含む、前記１又は２に記載の繊維処理剤組成物。

４．（Ｅ）成分として、下記の（Ｅ−１）、（Ｅ−２）、（Ｅ−３）及び（Ｅ−４）：
（Ｅ−１）：アンブロキサン、ボアザンブレンフォルテ、アンバーコア、カラナール及びアンブリノールからなる群から選択される少なくとも１種の香料成分、
（Ｅ−２）：パチョリオイル、ジャバノール、ポリサントール及びイソボルニルシクロヘキサノールからなる群から選択される少なくとも１種の香料成分、
（Ｅ−３）：イソイースーパー及びベルトフィックスからなる群から選択される少なくとも１種の香料成分、並びに
（Ｅ−４）：クマリン、９−デセノール及びダマスコン類からなる群から選択される少なくとも１種の香料成分
からなる群より選ばれる１種以上を含む、前記１〜３のいずれかに記載の繊維処理剤組成物。

５．（Ａ）成分と（Ｂ）成分と合計に対する（Ｃ）成分の質量比（（Ｃ）／（（Ａ）＋（Ｂ）））が０．００５〜０．０５である、前記１〜４のいずれかに記載の繊維処理剤組成物。

６．（Ｄ−２）成分と（Ｂ）成分との質量比（（Ｄ−２）／（Ｂ））が０．０２〜０．５である、前記１〜５のいずれかに記載の繊維処理剤組成物。

７．更に、（Ｆ）高度分岐環状型デキストリンを含み、
（Ｆ）成分の配合量が、繊維処理剤組成物の総質量に対して０．０１〜１０質量％である、前記１〜６のいずれかに記載の繊維処理剤組成物。

８．前記１に記載の繊維処理剤組成物の製造方法であって、
（Ａ）成分、（Ｅ）成分と、（Ｄ−１）成分とを含む乳化物へ、（Ｃ）成分、及び、（Ｄ−２）成分と（Ｂ）成分とを含む乳化物を添加する工程
を含む、製造方法。

９．添加工程を４０℃以下で行う、前記８に記載の製造方法。

１０．（Ｄ−２）成分と（Ｂ）成分との質量比（（Ｄ−２）／（Ｂ））が０．０２〜０．５である、前記８又は９に記載の製造方法。

１１．前記８〜１０のいずれかに記載の製造方法に従い製造される、繊維処理剤組成物。 That is, the present invention relates to the following.

1. A fiber treatment composition comprising:
(A) an amine compound containing in the molecule one or more hydrocarbon groups having 10 to 24 carbon atoms which may be separated by one or more groups selected from the group consisting of an ester group, an ether group and an amide group; One or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of neutralized products and quaternized products thereof,
(B) an amino-modified silicone having a kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C. of 100 to 20000 mm ² / s and an amino equivalent of 400 to 8000 g / mol;
(C) inorganic salt,
(D-1) polyoxyethylene alkyl ether formed by adding 40 to 100 moles of ethylene oxide on average to a linear or branched alcohol having 9 to 18 carbon atoms,
(D-2) polyoxyethylene alkyl ether formed by adding 5 to 25 moles of ethylene oxide on average to a linear or branched alcohol having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and (E) a fragrance,
(A) The compounding quantity of a component is 10-30 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(B) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.1-10 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(C) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-1.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(D-1) The compounding quantity of a component is 1.0-5.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(D-2) The fiber processing agent composition whose compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-2.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber processing agent composition.

2. As the component (B), the general formula (B):

Wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —OH, —CH ₃ and —Si (CH ₃ ) ₃ , and X is — (CH ₂ ) _a —NH ₂ , or , — (CH ₂ ) _a —NH (CH ₂ ) _b NH ₂ (a is an integer of 0 to 3, b is an integer of 1 to 3), n is 1 to 10,000, 2. The fiber treatment agent composition according to 1, wherein m is a compound represented by 1 to 1000).

3. (C) The fiber treatment agent composition of said 1 or 2 containing 1 or more types chosen from the group which consists of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride as a component.

4). As the component (E), the following (E-1), (E-2), (E-3) and (E-4):
(E-1): at least one fragrance component selected from the group consisting of ambroxan, boazinbrenforte, amber core, caranal and ambrinol,
(E-2): at least one fragrance component selected from the group consisting of patchouli oil, jabanol, polysanthol and isobornylcyclohexanol,
(E-3): at least one perfume component selected from the group consisting of ISOE Super and Beltfix, and (E-4): at least one selected from the group consisting of coumarin, 9-decenol and damascons The fiber treatment agent composition in any one of said 1-3 containing 1 or more types chosen from the group which consists of a seed | species fragrance | flavor component.

5. (A) component, (B) component, and the mass ratio of component (C) to the total ((C) / ((A) + (B))) is 0.005 to 0.05. The fiber treatment agent composition in any one.

6). (D-2) The fiber treatment agent in any one of said 1-5 whose mass ratio ((D-2) / (B)) of a component and (B) component is 0.02-0.5. Composition.

7). And (F) a highly branched cyclic dextrin,
(F) The fiber treatment agent composition in any one of said 1-6 whose compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-10 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition.

8). It is a manufacturing method of the fiber treatment agent composition of said 1, Comprising:
To the emulsion containing the component (A), the component (E), and the component (D-1), the emulsion containing the component (C) and the component (D-2) and the component (B) is added. A manufacturing method including a process.

9. 9. The production method according to 8 above, wherein the adding step is performed at 40 ° C. or lower.

10. The manufacturing method of said 8 or 9 whose mass ratio ((D-2) / (B)) of (D-2) component and (B) component is 0.02-0.5.

11. The fiber treatment agent composition manufactured according to the manufacturing method in any one of said 8-10.

As shown in the examples described later, the fiber treatment agent composition of the present invention simultaneously has a texture-imparting effect, usability, fragrance, and appearance at a high level even after storage.
Therefore, the present invention is useful as a fiber treatment agent composition having an added value not found in conventional fiber treatment agent compositions.

(A) component: Cationic surfactant (A) component, together with component (B), mainly provides a texture-imparting effect to the fiber treatment composition (especially softness to clothing such as underwear) To give the effect).
The component (A) is selected from the group consisting of an amine compound containing at least one hydrocarbon group having 10 to 24 carbon atoms in the molecule, a neutralized product thereof, and a quaternized product thereof, and as a cationic surfactant. It functions.
In the amine compound, the hydrocarbon group is bonded to a nitrogen atom, and the number of hydrocarbon groups bonded to the nitrogen atom is 1 to 3.
Carbon number of a hydrocarbon group is 10-24, Preferably it is 12-22, Most preferably, it is 14-18.
Further, the hydrocarbon group may be separated by one or more groups selected from the group consisting of an ester group, an ether group and an amide group. Among ester groups, ether groups and amide groups, ester groups are particularly preferred. When the group to be split is an ester group or an amide group, the number of groups to be split is one for each hydrocarbon group. In the case where the group to be split is an ether group, the number is one per hydrocarbon group. In addition, the carbon atom which a parting group has shall be counted to carbon number of a hydrocarbon group.

The neutralized product is a compound obtained by neutralizing the above amine compound with an acid. Examples of the acid used for neutralization include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, methyl sulfuric acid, and paratoluenesulfonic acid. The neutralized product is preferably in the form of an amine salt.
The neutralized product is produced by dispersing an amine compound that has been neutralized with an acid in advance, adding a liquid or solid amine compound into an aqueous acid solution, or simultaneously adding an amine compound and an acid into water, etc. Can be performed.

  A quaternized product is a compound obtained by treating a compound having 3 hydrocarbon groups bonded to a nitrogen atom (tertiary amine) with a quaternizing agent among the above amine compounds. . Examples of the quaternizing agent include methyl chloride and dimethyl sulfate.

  Examples of the component (A) include amine compounds represented by any of the following general formulas (AI) to (A-VII), neutralized products thereof, or quaternized products thereof.

In each of the formulas (AI) to (A-VII), R ¹ may be the same or different and is a hydrocarbon group having 15 to 17 carbon atoms (in other words, from a fatty acid having 16 to 18 carbon atoms). Residue derived by removing the carboxyl group). The hydrocarbon group may be an alkyl group or an alkenyl group. Examples of fatty acids from which R ¹ is derived include saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, linear fatty acids and branched fatty acids. In the case of an unsaturated fatty acid, a cis isomer and a trans isomer are present, and the mass ratio is preferably cis isomer / trans isomer = 25/75 to 100/0, and 40/60 to 80/20. Is particularly preferred.
Preferred fatty acids for inducing R ¹ include stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, elaidic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, linolenic acid, arachidic acid, gatoleic acid, eicosenoic acid, partially hydrogenated palm oil fatty acid (iodine value 10 To 60), partially hydrogenated beef tallow fatty acid (iodine value 10 to 60), and the like. More preferably, it is a mixture of stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, elaidic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid, the mass ratio of saturated fatty acid / unsaturated fatty acid is 95 / 5-50 / 50, cis / trans isomer The mass ratio of 40/60 to 80/20, the iodine value of 10 to 50, the fatty acid content of 18 carbon atoms is 80% by mass or more based on the total mass of the mixture, and the total amount of linoleic acid and linolenic acid is the total amount of the mixture The mixture is 2% by mass or less based on the mass.

  (A) When using the composition containing the compound represented by general formula (AI) and the compound represented by general formula (A-II) as a component, the said composition is said fatty acid mixture or The methyl esterified product can be synthesized by a condensation reaction of methyldiethanolamine. At that time, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability in the liquid softening agent composition, the compound is synthesized so that the mass ratio of each compound is (A-II) / (AI) = 99/1 to 50/50. It is preferable to do.

When using a composition containing a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (AI) and a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-II), methyl chloride or the like is used as the quaternizing agent. Although dimethyl sulfate can be used, methyl chloride is preferred because it has a low molecular weight and can reduce the amount required for quaternization. At that time, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability in the liquid softening agent composition, the quaternized product in which the mass ratio of each quaternized product is (A-II) / quaternary product in (AI) = 99 / It is preferable to synthesize so that it may become 1-50 / 50.
In the above quaternization reaction, unreacted substances (that is, the compound represented by (AI) and the compound represented by (A-II)) remain. At that time, from the viewpoint of stability against hydrolysis of the ester group contained in the quaternized product, the quaternized product (quaternized product of (AI) + quaternized product of (A-II)) and unreacted product ( It is preferable to synthesize such that the mass ratio of (compound represented by (AI) + compound represented by (A-II)) is quaternized product / unreacted product = 99/1 to 70/30. .

  As the component (A), a composition comprising a compound represented by the general formula (A-III), a compound represented by the general formula (A-IV), and a compound represented by the general formula (A-V) When using a product, the composition can be synthesized by subjecting the fatty acid composition or its methyl esterified product to a condensation reaction with triethanolamine. At that time, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability in the liquid softening agent composition, the mass ratio of each compound is [(A-IV) + (A-V)] / (A-III) = 99/1 to The synthesis is preferably 50/50.

A quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-III), a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-IV), and a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-V). In the case of using a composition containing dimethylsulfate, methyl chloride, dimethyl sulfate, or the like can be used as the quaternizing agent, but dimethyl sulfate is preferred from the viewpoint of the reactivity of the quaternization reaction. At that time, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability in the liquid softening agent composition, the mass ratio of each quaternized product is [(A-IV) + (A-V)] / (A-III) = 99 / It is preferable to synthesize so that it may become 1-50 / 50.
In the quaternization reaction, an unreacted product (that is, a compound represented by the general formula (A-III), a compound represented by the general formula (A-IV), and a general formula (A-V) The compound represented) remains. At that time, from the viewpoint of stability against hydrolysis of the ester group contained in the quaternized product, the quaternized product (quaternized product of (A-III) + quaternized product of (A-IV) + (A-V) Quaternized product) and unreacted material (compound represented by (A-III) + compound represented by (A-IV) + compound represented by (A-V)) are quaternized. It is preferable to synthesize so that / unreacted material = 99/1 to 70/30.

(A) When using the composition containing the compound represented by general formula (A-VI) and the compound represented by general formula (A-VII) as a component, the said composition is the said fatty acid composition, N- (2-hydroxyethyl) -N-methyl-1,3-propylenediamine (Adduct of N-methylethanolamine and acrylonitrile according to the method described in J. Org. Chem., 26, 3409 (1960)) Can be synthesized by a condensation reaction. From the viewpoint of improving the texture-imparting effect, the compounds are preferably synthesized such that the mass ratio of each compound is (A-VII) / (A-VI) = 99/1 to 50/50.
When a composition containing a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-VI) and a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-VII) is used, methyl chloride is used as a quaternizing agent. Can be used. At that time, from the viewpoint of improving the texture-imparting effect, the mass ratio of each quaternized product is (A-VII) quaternized product (A-VI) quaternized product = 99/1 to 50/50. It is preferable to synthesize.
In the quaternization reaction, unreacted substances (that is, the compound represented by (A-VI) and the compound represented by (A-VII)) remain. At that time, from the viewpoint of stability against hydrolysis of the ester group contained in the quaternized product, the quaternized product (quaternized product of (A-VI) + quaternized product of (A-VII)) and unreacted product ( It is preferable to synthesize so that the mass ratio of the compound represented by (A-VI) + the compound represented by (A-VII) is quaternized product / unreacted product = 99/1 to 70/30. .

Among the above-mentioned compositions, a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-III), a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-IV), and the general formula (A-V). And a composition containing a quaternized product of the compound represented by
In this case, from the viewpoint of further enhancing the function as a softener, the content of each quaternized product in the composition is such that the quaternized product of the compound represented by (A-III) is based on the total mass of the composition. 5 to 98% by mass, 1 to 60% by mass of the quaternized product of the compound represented by (A-IV), and 0.1 to 40% by mass of the quaternized product of the compound represented by (A-V). Preferably there is. More preferably, the quaternized product of the compound represented by (A-III) is 10 to 55% by mass with respect to the total mass of the composition, and the quaternized product of the compound represented by (A-IV) is 30%. -60 mass%, and the quaternized product of the compound represented by (A-V) is 5-35 mass%.

  The component (A) is easily available in the market or can be synthesized by a known method.

  (A) A component may be used individually by 1 type and may be used as a mixture which consists of 2 or more types. When used as a mixture, if the content of the amine compound having 2 or 3 hydrocarbon groups bonded to the nitrogen atom is 50% by mass or more based on the total mass of the mixture, the function as a softener is further enhanced. This is preferable.

  (A) The compounding quantity of a component is 10-30 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition, Preferably it is 10-20 mass%. When it is 30% by mass or less, it is possible to suppress a decrease in handling property due to an increase in the liquid viscosity of the fiber treatment agent composition. When it is 10% by mass or more, a sufficient texture imparting effect can be obtained.

Component (B): Amino-modified silicone (B) component, mainly together with component (A), imparts a texture to the fiber treatment composition (especially an effect of imparting smoothness to clothing such as underwear). ) To give.
The component (B) is an amino-modified silicone having a kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C. of 100 to 20,000 mm ² / s and an amino equivalent of 400 to 8000 g / mol.

（式中、Ｒは、それぞれ独立して、―Ｈ、―ＯＨ、−ＣＨ₃及び−Ｓｉ（ＣＨ₃）₃からなる群より選ばれ、Ｘは、―（ＣＨ₂）_a―ＮＨ₂、または、―（ＣＨ₂）_a―ＮＨ（ＣＨ₂）_bＮＨ₂であり（aは０〜３の整数であり、bは１〜３の整数である）、ｎは１〜１０，０００であり、ｍは１〜１０００である。）で表される、側鎖Xにアミノ基を導入してなる化合物である。 Amino-modified silicone is a compound formed by introducing amino groups into both ends or side chains of a dimethyl silicone skeleton.
Preferred amino-modified silicones have the following general formula (B):

Wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —OH, —CH ₃ and —Si (CH ₃ ) ₃ , and X is — (CH ₂ ) _a —NH ₂ , or , — (CH ₂ ) _a —NH (CH ₂ ) _b NH ₂ (a is an integer of 0 to 3, b is an integer of 1 to 3), n is 1 to 10,000, m is 1 to 1000), and is a compound formed by introducing an amino group into the side chain X.

Amino-modified silicones, kinematic viscosity 100~20000mm ² / s at 25 ° C., preferably 500~10000mm ² / s. When the kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C. is in the range of 100 to 20000 mm ² / s, a high texture-imparting effect is obtained, and the manufacturability and handleability of the fiber treatment composition are facilitated.
The kinematic viscosity can be measured with an Ostwald viscometer.

The amino-modified silicone has an amino equivalent of 400 to 8000 g / mol, preferably 500 to 5000 g / mol, and more preferably 1200 to 4000 g / mol. When the amino equivalent is in the range of 400 to 8000 g / mol, a sufficient blending effect can be obtained.
The amino equivalent can be determined by dividing the weight average molecular weight of the amino-modified silicone by the number of nitrogen atoms contained in the amino-modified silicone. The number of nitrogen atoms can be determined by elemental analysis.

  The amino-modified silicone may be in the form of oil (silicone oil), or may be in the form of an emulsion (silicone emulsion) emulsified by using a nonionic surfactant or a cationic surfactant as an emulsifier. It is preferably in the form of a silicone emulsion.

A commercially available amino-modified silicone can be used.
Examples of the silicone oil include those sold under the trade names: SF-8417, BY16-849, BY16-892, FZ-3785 or BY16-890 from Toray Dow Corning Co., Ltd., and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. Product names: KF-864, KF-860, KF-880, KF-8004, KF-8002, KF-867 or KF-869, KF-861, KF-8610, and the like.

  (B) A component may be used individually by 1 type and may be used as a mixture which consists of 2 or more types.

  (B) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.1-10 mass% with respect to the gross mass of a fiber treatment agent composition, Preferably it is 0.5-5.0 mass%, More preferably, it is 0.5-2.0. % By mass. When it is 0.1% by mass or more, the blending effect of the component (B) can be sufficiently exhibited. When the content is 10% by mass or less, a significant increase in viscosity stability can be suppressed, and an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  About the compounding ratio of (B) component and (A) component, it is preferable that it is rich in (A) component from a viewpoint of the texture provision effect. The mass ratio ((A) / (B)) between the component (A) and the component (B) is more preferably 2/1 to 50/1, and more preferably 2/1 to 10/1. .

Component (C): The inorganic salt (C) component is blended mainly for adjusting the viscosity of the fiber treatment composition and further imparting stability to the fiber treatment composition.
Component (C) is an inorganic salt. As the inorganic salt, any known inorganic salt can be used without any limitation.
Preferred inorganic salts include alkali metal chlorides and alkaline earth metal chlorides. More preferred inorganic salts include sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride.
The inorganic salt is preferably a water-soluble inorganic salt from the viewpoint of handling properties. The water-soluble inorganic salt refers to an inorganic salt that dissolves at least 10 g in 100 g of deionized water at 20 ° C. Specific examples of the water-soluble inorganic salt include calcium chloride and magnesium chloride.

  As the inorganic salt, commercially available salts can be used.

  (C) A component may be used individually by 1 type and may be used as a mixture which consists of 2 or more types.

  (C) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.001-1.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition, Preferably it is 0.01-0.8 mass%, More preferably, it is 0.01-0. .6% by mass. The compounding effect of (C) component can fully be expressed as a compounding quantity is 0.01-1.0 mass%.

  About the compounding ratio of the component (C), the component (A), and the component (B), the mass ratio of the component (C) to the total of the component (A), the component (B), and the component ((C) / ((A) + ( B))) is 0.005 to 0.05, the hydrolysis of the ester moiety in the cationic surfactant (component (A)) during storage of the fiber treatment composition is suppressed, and the fiber treatment The texture imparting effect of the agent composition can be further increased, which is preferable.

(D-1) component: The polyoxyethylene alkyl ether (D-1) component formed by adding an average of 40 to 100 moles of ethylene oxide to a linear or branched alcohol having 9 to 18 carbon atoms mainly comprises In order to impart viscosity stability to the fiber treatment composition.
The component (D-1) is a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether formed by adding an average of 40 to 100 moles of ethylene oxide to a linear or branched alcohol having 9 to 18 carbon atoms.
(D-1) Carbon number of the alcohol which comprises a component is 9-18, Preferably it is 9-16, More preferably, it is 9-15. When the carbon number of the alcohol is 9 to 18, the blending effect of the component (D-1) can be sufficiently exhibited.
The alcohol constituting the component (D-1) may be either a straight chain or a branched chain. A straight chain and a branched chain indicate the structure of an alkyl group constituting an alcohol, and a case where the alkyl group has a branched structure of a hydrocarbon group is defined as a branched chain. Use of a branched chain alcohol is preferable because the storage stability of the fiber treatment agent composition can be further increased.
The alcohol constituting the component (D-1) may be a primary alcohol or a secondary alcohol. The primary alcohol refers to an alcohol in which the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is bonded is the first carbon atom. Secondary alcohol refers to an alcohol in which a carbon atom to which a hydroxyl group is bonded is a second carbon atom.

  The component (D-1) is a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether having a structure in which ethylene oxide is added to the above-described alcohol. The average added mole number of ethylene oxide is 40 to 100, preferably 40 to 70. When the average added mole number of ethylene oxide is within the range of 40 to 100, the blending effect of the component (D-1) can be sufficiently exhibited.

  The component (D-1) is easily available in the market or can be synthesized by a known method.

  (D-1) A component may be used individually by 1 type and may be used as a mixture which consists of 2 or more types.

  (D-1) The compounding quantity of a component is 1.0-5.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition. The compounding effect of (D-1) component can fully be expressed as a compounding quantity is 1.0-5.0 mass%.

Component (D-2): A polyoxyethylene alkyl ether (D-2) component obtained by adding an average of 5 to 25 moles of ethylene oxide to a linear or branched alcohol having 8 to 16 carbon atoms mainly comprises: It mix | blends in order to disperse | distribute (B) component uniformly in a fiber treatment agent composition.
The component (D-2) is a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether obtained by adding an average of 5 to 25 moles of ethylene oxide to a linear or branched alcohol having 8 to 16 carbon atoms.
(D-2) Carbon number of the alcohol which comprises a component is 8-16. When the carbon number of the alcohol is 8 to 16, the blending effect of the component (D-2) can be sufficiently exhibited.
The alcohol constituting the component (D-2) may be either a straight chain or a branched chain. A straight chain and a branched chain indicate the structure of an alkyl group constituting an alcohol, and a case where the alkyl group has a branched structure of a hydrocarbon group is defined as a branched chain.
The alcohol constituting the component (D-2) may be a primary alcohol or a secondary alcohol. The primary alcohol refers to an alcohol in which the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is bonded is the first carbon atom. Secondary alcohol refers to an alcohol in which a carbon atom to which a hydroxyl group is bonded is a second carbon atom.

  The component (D-2) is a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether having a structure in which ethylene oxide is added to the above-mentioned alcohol. The average added mole number of ethylene oxide is 5 to 25, preferably 5 to 15. When the average added mole number of ethylene oxide is in the range of 5 to 25, the blending effect of the component (D-2) can be sufficiently exhibited.

  The component (D-2) is easily available in the market or can be synthesized by a known method.

  (D-2) A component may be used individually by 1 type and may be used as a mixture which consists of 2 or more types.

  (D-2) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-2.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition, Preferably it is 0.1-1.0 mass%. The compounding effect of (D-2) component can fully be expressed as a compounding quantity is 0.01-2.0 mass%.

  About the compounding ratio of the component (D-2) and the component (B), the mass ratio ((D-2) / (B)) between the component (D-2) and the component (B) is 0.02 to 0.00. 5 is preferable because the component (B) can be more uniformly dispersed in the fiber treating agent composition.

  The dispersion of the component (B) in the fiber treatment agent composition using the component (D-2) can be achieved by emulsifying the component (B) with the component (D-2). The emulsification is performed by mixing the component (B) and the component (D-2) and emulsifying the mixture with an emulsifier such as a known homomixer, homogenizer, colloid mill, line mixer, or universal mixer. it can. In some cases, it is preferable to preliminarily mix ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether such as phenoxyethanol and ethylene glycol monophenyl ether with component (B) and emulsify with component (D-2).

(E) component: A fragrance | flavor (E) component is mix | blended in order to provide a fiber product with a fragrance.
As a fragrance | flavor, what is mix | blended with a fiber treatment agent composition can be used without a restriction | limiting in particular. For example, a list of perfume ingredients that can be used can be found in various publications such as “Perfume and Flavor Chemicals”, Vol. Iand II, Steffen Arctander, Allured Pub. Co. (1994) and "Synthetic fragrance chemistry and commercial knowledge", Motoichi Into, Chemical Industry Daily (1996) and "Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin", Stephen Arctander, Allred Pub. Co. (1994) and "Encyclopedia of Scents", edited by Japan Fragrance Association, Asakura Shoten (1989) and "Performer Material Performance V.3.3", Boelens Aroma Chemical Information Service (1996) and "Flower oil". , Danute Lajaujis Anonis, Allured Pub. Co. (1993).

The following perfume ingredients (E-1), (E-2), (E-3), and (E-4) have a feeling of residual fragrance after drying of the fiber (clothing) treated with the fiber treatment composition of the present invention. Can be increased, which is preferable.

(E-1): At least one fragrance component selected from the group consisting of ambroxan, boazinbrenforte, ambercore, caranal and ambrinol (E-2): patchouli oil, jabanol, polysanthol and isobornyl At least one perfume component (E-3) selected from the group consisting of cyclohexanol: at least one perfume component (E-4) selected from the group consisting of ISOE Super and Beltfix: coumarin, 9- At least one perfume ingredient selected from the group consisting of desenol and damascons (eg, α-damascon, β-damascon and δ-damascon)

(E-1) to (E-4) may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Moreover, said component may be used as it is, and the form (for example, fragrance | flavor precursor, capsule fragrance | flavor, etc.) from which the said component is finally discharge | released may be sufficient.

Other specific examples of the fragrance component include the following.

Examples of the hydrocarbon-based fragrance component include limonene, α-pinene, β-pinene, and terpinolene.
Examples of the alcohol-based fragrance component include linalool, geraniol, citronellol, dihydromyrcenol, terpineol, l-menthol, borneol, phenylethyl alcohol, thymol, and eugenol.
Examples of the ether-based fragrance component include 1,8-cineole, rose oxide, anethole, and estragole.
Examples of aldehyde-based perfume ingredients include undecyl aldehyde, dodecyl aldehyde, citral, citronellal, hydroxycitronellal, rilal, dupical, benzaldehyde, cinnamic aldehyde, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, anisaldehyde, cumin aldehyde, cyclamen aldehyde, lyial, Examples include heliotropin, helional, and vanillin.
Examples of the ketone-based fragrance component include α-ionone, β-ionone, α-isomethylionone, dynascon, maltol, dihydrojasmon, cisjasmon, and raspberry ketone.
Examples of ester-based perfume ingredients include cis-3-hexenyl acetate, linalyl acetate, pt-butylcyclohexyl acetate, tricyclodecenyl acetate, benzyl acetate, phenylethyl acetate, 2-methylethyl acetate, methyl dihydrojasmonate , Ethyl methylphenylglycidate, and flutate.
Examples of the lactone-based fragrance component include γ-nonalactone, γ-decalactone, γ-undecalactone, and the like.
Examples of the musk-based fragrance component include galaxolide, cyclopentadecanolide, ethylene brushate, 6-acetylhexatetralin, hexamethylhexahydrocyclopentabenzopyran, and the like.

  The component (E) is easily available in the market or can be synthesized by a known method.

  (E) A component may be used individually by 1 type and may be used as a mixture which consists of 2 or more types.

  (E) Although the compounding quantity of a component will not be restrict | limited especially if a compounding effect can be expressed, it is 0.1-5.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition, Preferably it is 0. .5 to 1.0% by mass.

Optional Components The following components can be arbitrarily blended in the fiber treatment composition of the present invention.

(F) component: Highly branched cyclic dextrin (F) component further suppresses hydrolysis of component (A) and enhances the feel of fibers (particularly underwear) treated with the fiber treatment composition after storage. Furthermore, it can be blended in order to impart deodorant properties and deodorant properties to the fibers.
The highly branched cyclic dextrin of component (F) refers to a glucan having an inner branched cyclic structure portion and an outer branched structure portion and having a weight average polymerization degree in the range of 50 to 10,000.
A glucan having an inner branched cyclic structure portion and an outer branched structure portion is a substance also called a highly branched cyclic dextrin or cluster dextrin.
The highly branched cyclic dextrin has a structure in which a plurality of (for example, 100) non-cyclic glucose chains (outer branched structure portions) are bonded to one inner branched cyclic structure portion.
The inner branched cyclic structure portion refers to a cyclic structure portion formed by an α-1,4-glucoside bond and an α-1,6-glucoside bond. The inner branched cyclic structure portion of the highly branched cyclic dextrin is composed of about 10 to 100 glucose. That is, the degree of polymerization of the inner branched cyclic structure portion is in the range of 10-100.
The outer branched structure portion means an acyclic structure portion bonded to the inner branched cyclic structure portion. The average degree of polymerization in the acyclic glucose chain constituting the outer branched structure portion of the highly branched cyclic dextrin is 10-20. However, the degree of polymerization in one acyclic glucose chain may be 40 or more.
The weight average polymerization degree of glucose in the highly branched cyclic dextrin is in the range of 50 to 10000, specifically in the range of 50 to 5000, and more specifically about 2500.
The molecular weight of the highly branched cyclic dextrin in the present invention is in the range of about 30,000 to 1,000,000.

  Highly branched cyclic dextrins having such a structure and polymerization degree (molecular weight) are α-cyclodextrin (polymerization degree 6) and β-cyclodextrin (polymerization degree 7), which are general cyclodextrins having a polymerization degree of glucose of 6 to 8. ) And γ-cyclodextrin (degree of polymerization 8).

A highly branched cyclic dextrin can be produced by, for example, using starch as a raw material and an enzyme called a branching enzyme.
Starch, which is a raw material, is composed of amylose in which glucose is linearly bound by α-1,4-glucoside bonds and amylopectin having a structure that is complicatedly branched by α-1,6-glucoside bonds. Amylopectin is a macromolecule in which many cluster structures are linked.
The enzyme used is branching enzyme, which is a glucan chain transferase widely found in animals and plants and microorganisms. The branching enzyme acts on the seam of the cluster structure of amylopectin and catalyzes a reaction that cyclizes it.

  Specific examples of the highly branched cyclic dextrin include glucan having an inner branched cyclic structure portion and an outer branched structure portion described in JP-A-8-134104 and having a polymerization degree in the range of 50 to 10,000. In the present invention, the highly branched cyclic dextrin can be understood in consideration of the description in JP-A-8-134104.

  The component (F) can be produced as described above, and is easily available on the market. As a commercially available highly branched cyclic dextrin, “Cluster Dextrin” (registered trademark) manufactured by Glyco Nutrition Foods Co., Ltd. may be mentioned.

  As the component (F), one type of highly branched cyclic dextrin may be used alone, or a mixture of two or more types may be used.

  (F) Although the compounding quantity of a component is not specifically limited as long as it is the quantity which can achieve a compounding objective, Preferably it is 0.01-10 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition, More preferably, it is 0.05. -5% by mass, more preferably 0.1-2% by mass. When the blending amount is 0.01% by mass or more, the blending effect (particularly, the effect of imparting deodorizing properties and deodorizing properties to the fibers) can be sufficiently exhibited. When the blending amount is 10% by mass or less, the increase in viscosity of the fiber treatment agent composition is suppressed, and the usability such as dischargeability from the container and ease of insertion into the loading port of the washing machine is kept good. Can do.

(G) Component: Dye and / or pigment Dye and / or pigment can be mix | blended in order to improve the external appearance of a fiber treatment agent composition.
As the dye and pigment, general-purpose dyes and pigments in the technical field can be used without particular limitation. Specific examples of the dyes that can be added are described in, for example, the Handbook of Dyes (edited by the Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, issued on July 20, 1970, Maruzen Co., Ltd.).
From the viewpoint of further improving the storage stability of the fiber treatment composition and the dyeing property to the fiber, an acidic dye having at least one functional group selected from a hydroxyl group, a sulfonic acid group, an amino group and an amide group in the molecule Are preferred, and red or yellow water-soluble dyes are more preferred. Acid red is mentioned as a red-type water-soluble dye. Acid yellow is mentioned as a yellow water-soluble dye.

  As the component (G), one type of dye or pigment may be used alone, or a mixture of two or more types may be used.

  (G) Although the compounding quantity of a component is not specifically limited as long as it is the quantity which can express a compounding effect, Preferably it is 0.0001-0.005 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition. Preferably it is 0.0001-0.003 mass%.

The water fiber treating agent composition is preferably a liquid aqueous composition, and preferably contains water.
As water, tap water, ion-exchanged water, pure water, distilled water or the like can be used without particular limitation. Of these, ion-exchanged water is preferred.
The amount of water is preferably 50% by mass or more, more preferably 60% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the fiber treatment composition. When the blending amount is 50% by mass or more, the handling property of the fiber treatment agent composition can be improved.

Preservatives Preservatives can be blended mainly to enhance the antiseptic and sterilizing power of the fiber treating agent composition and maintain the antiseptic properties during long-term storage.
As the preservative, those known in the art can be used without particular limitation. Specific examples include isothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds, benzisothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds, benzoic acids, 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, and the like.
Examples of isothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds include 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-n-butyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-benzyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-phenyl-3 -Isothiazolone, 2-methyl-4,5-dichloroisothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and mixtures thereof. Of these, 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one are preferred, and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2 A mixture of -methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is more preferable, and a mixture of about 77% by mass of the former and about 23% by mass of the latter (for example, trade name Caisson CG / ICP) is particularly preferable.
Examples of benzisothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds include 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and dithio-2 as a related compound. , 2-bis (benzmethylamide), and mixtures thereof. Among these, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one is particularly preferable.
Examples of benzoic acids include benzoic acid or a salt thereof, parahydroxybenzoic acid or a salt thereof, methyl paraoxybenzoate, ethyl paraoxybenzoate, propyl paraoxybenzoate, butyl paraoxybenzoate, and benzyl paraoxybenzoate. .
It is preferable that the compounding quantity of antiseptic | preservative is 0.0001-1 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition. The compounding effect of a preservative can fully be expressed as a compounding quantity is 0.0001-1 mass%.

Ultraviolet absorber The ultraviolet absorber can be blended mainly in order to protect the fiber treatment composition from preventing discoloration due to ultraviolet rays.
The ultraviolet absorber is a component that absorbs ultraviolet rays, converts them into infrared rays or visible rays, and emits them.
As the ultraviolet absorber, those known in the art can be used without particular limitation. Specifically, aminobenzoic acid derivatives (for example, p-aminobenzoic acid, ethyl p-aminobenzoate, glyceryl p-aminobenzoate, amyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate, etc.), salicylic acid derivatives (for example, ethylene salicylate) Glycol, salicylate dipropylene glycol, octyl salicylate, myristyl salicylate, etc.), cinnamic acid derivatives (methyl diisopropylcinnamate, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate, isopropyl p-methoxycinnamate, p-methoxycinnamate- 2-ethylhexyl, butyl p-methoxycinnamate, etc.), benzophenone derivatives (for example, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid, 2,2,2'-dihydroxy -4-methoxybenzophenone, etc. ), Azole compounds (for example, urocanic acid, ethyl urocanate, etc.), 4-t-butyl-4′-methoxybenzoylmethane, and the like.
The blending amount of the ultraviolet absorber is not particularly limited as long as it is an amount capable of expressing the blending effect.

Antibacterial agent The antibacterial agent can be added to suppress the growth of bacteria on the treated fiber, and further to suppress the generation of an unpleasant odor derived from the degradation product of the microorganism.
The antibacterial agent is a component having an effect of suppressing the growth of bacteria on the treated fiber and further suppressing the generation of an unpleasant odor derived from the degradation product of the microorganism.
As the antibacterial agent, those known in the technical field can be used without particular limitation. Specific examples include cationic fungicides such as quaternary ammonium salts (benzalkonium chloride, didecyldimethylammonium chloride), diclosan, triclosan, bis- (2-pyridylthio-1-oxide) zinc, polyhexamethylene bi Examples thereof include guanidine hydrochloride, 8-oxyquinoline, polylysine and the like.
The blending amount of the antibacterial agent is not particularly limited as long as it is an amount capable of expressing the blending effect.

Other optional components In the fiber treatment agent composition of the present invention, components other than the above-mentioned optional components can be optionally blended. Specific examples include antioxidants and reducing agents for improving the aroma and color stability of the fiber treatment composition, emulsion agents (polystyrene emulsion, etc.), opaque agents, anti-shrink agents, and anti-wrinkle agents. , Shape retainer, drape retainer, iron improver, oxygen bleach inhibitor, whitening agent, whitening agent, fabric softening clay, antistatic agent, dye transfer inhibitor (polyvinylpyrrolidone, etc.), polymer dispersant , Stain remover, scum dispersant, fluorescent brightener (4,4-bis (2-sulfostyryl) biphenyl disodium (Chino Pearl CBS-X, manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals), dye fixing agent, anti-fading agent (1 , 4-bis (3-aminopropyl) piperazine), stain remover, fiber surface modifier (enzymes such as cellulase, amylase, protease, lipase and keratinase) Ingredients that impart silk texture / function such as foam suppressor, moisture absorption / release properties (silk protein powders, surface modification products thereof, emulsified dispersions, specifically K-50, K-30, K-10, A -705, S-702, L-710, FP series (Idemitsu Petrochemical), hydrolyzed silk solution (upper hair), Silken G Solvel S (Ichimaru Falcos)) and antifouling agent (alkylene terephthalate and / or alkylene iso Nonionic polymer compounds composed of a phthalate unit and a polyoxyalkylene unit (for example, FR627 manufactured by Kyoyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., SRN-100 manufactured by Clariant Japan) and the like.

PH of fiber treatment composition
The pH of the fiber treating agent composition is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the pH at 25 ° C. is in the range of 1 to 6 from the viewpoint of further suppressing hydrolysis of the component (A) associated with storage days. 2 to 4 is more preferable.
When adjusting pH, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, alkyl sulfuric acid, benzoic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid, phytin Acid, short chain amine compounds such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and dimethylamine, alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, alkali metal carbonates, and pH adjusters such as alkali metal silicates can be used.

Viscosity of fiber treatment agent The viscosity of the fiber treatment agent composition is not particularly limited as long as the usability is not impaired, but is preferably less than 1000 mPa · s.
Considering the increase in viscosity due to storage aging, the viscosity immediately after production is more preferably less than 800 mPa · s, and further preferably less than 500 mPa · s. When the viscosity immediately after the production is less than 800 mPa · s, the usability such as the handling property at the time of charging into the washing machine is good. From the viewpoint of usability, the lower limit of the viscosity is not particularly limited.
The viscosity of the fiber treatment agent composition refers to a value measured at 25 ° C. using a B-type viscometer (manufactured by TOKIMEC, B-type viscometer).

Manufacturing method of fiber processing agent composition The manufacturing method of a fiber processing agent composition is not specifically limited. The fiber treatment agent composition can be produced by a known production method, for example, a method similar to the production method of a conventional fiber treatment agent composition using a cationic surfactant as a main agent.
For example, the oil phase containing the component (A), the component (D-1) and the component (E) and the water phase containing water are subjected to temperature conditions equal to or higher than the melting point of the component (A) (for example, 50 to 60 ° C. ) To prepare an emulsion, and then the component (C) and the component (B) emulsified with the component (D-2) are added and mixed to produce a fiber treating agent composition. be able to.
The oil phase can be prepared by mixing the component (A) and the component (D-1) at a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the component (A), and further mixing other components as necessary. .
The aqueous phase can be prepared by mixing water and other components as necessary.
The addition timing of the component (B) is not particularly limited, but an emulsion prepared by emulsifying the component (B) with the component (D-2) is prepared in advance, and this emulsion is an emulsion of the oil phase and the aqueous phase. When added to (5), the component (B) can be more uniformly dispersed in the fiber treatment agent composition, and the appearance stability of the fiber treatment agent composition is further enhanced, which is preferable. In addition, you may add the emulsion obtained by emulsifying (B) component by (D-2) component to an aqueous phase.
The addition timing of the component (C) is not particularly limited, but it is preferably added to the emulsion obtained after mixing the aqueous phase and the oil phase.
(D-1) Although the addition time in particular of a component is not restrict | limited, It is preferable to add at the time of oil phase preparation.
Although the addition time of (D-2) component is not particularly limited, it is preferably added when preparing the emulsion of component (B) described above.
In addition, when adding the emulsion of (B) component by (D-2) component to the emulsion dispersion which consists of an oil phase and an aqueous phase, adding at 40 degrees C or less is desirable. When added at 40 ° C. or lower, the appearance stability of the fiber treatment composition can be further improved.
When the component (E) is added, the addition time is not particularly limited, but it is preferably added at the time of oil phase preparation.
When the component (F) is added, the addition time is not particularly limited, but the component (F) dissolved in water may be added after being dissolved in the water phase or emulsified and dispersed in the oil phase and the water phase. preferable.
When the component (G) is added, the addition time is not particularly limited, but it is preferably dissolved in the aqueous phase.

  The most preferable production method is to emulsify and disperse the oil phase composed of the component (A), the component (E) and the component (D-1) with water, and optionally with an aqueous phase in which a water-soluble substance is dissolved. The method of including the process of adding (B) component which prepared and then emulsified with (C) component and (D-2) component is mentioned. In this production method, the addition step is preferably performed at 40 ° C. or lower, preferably 5 to 35 ° C.

Method of using fiber treatment agent composition There is no particular limitation on the method of using the fiber treatment agent composition, and the fiber treatment agent composition can be used in the same manner as a general fiber treatment agent composition. For example, in the rinsing stage of washing, the fiber treatment agent composition is dissolved in rinse water to treat the article to be washed, or the fiber treatment agent composition is dissolved in water in a container such as a tub and further washed. There is a method in which an object is put and immersed.
In addition, the fiber treatment agent composition of this invention can exhibit sufficient processing effect irrespective of the frequency | count of washing rinse.
Although the usage-amount of a fiber treatment agent composition will not be restrict | limited especially if it is the quantity which can achieve a use purpose, For example, the density | concentration with respect to 1g of clothing of (A) + (B) component is 0.05%- The amount used is preferably 0.5%.
There is no particular limitation on the type of fiber to be treated, and a sufficient treatment effect can be exhibited for both natural fiber products such as cotton and chemical fiber products such as polyester.

EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although an Example demonstrates this invention further in detail, this invention is not limited to this.
In the examples and comparative examples, the blending amounts of the components are all expressed in mass% (in terms of pure content, unless otherwise specified).

(A) component: Cationic surfactant The following (a-1) and (a-2) were used.

(A-1): a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-III), a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-IV), and the general formula (A-V). (In each formula, R ¹ is an alkyl group or alkenyl group having 15 or 17 carbon atoms, the mass ratio of saturated fatty acid / unsaturated fatty acid is 60/40, and cis / trans isomer of unsaturated moiety = 75/25 (mass ratio)) containing quaternized with dimethyl sulfate (molecular weight 798.6).
(A-1) was synthesized according to the following synthesis method in accordance with the procedure described in Example 4 of JP-A No. 2003-12471.

Synthesis method of a-1 Mixture of fatty acid lower alkyl ester containing methyl stearate 45% by mass, methyl oleate 35% by mass and methyl palmitate 20% by mass (mixture of Lion Corporation, Pastel M180, Pastel M181, Pastel M16) ) 782 g (2.68 mol), 250 g (1.68 mol) of triethanolamine, 0.52 g of magnesium oxide, and 2.06 g of 25% aqueous sodium hydroxide (transesterification catalyst; fatty acid lower alkyl ester and triethanol) The amount of catalyst used relative to the total mass of amine: 0.10% by mass) was charged into a 2 L five-necked flask equipped with a stirrer, a partial condenser, a cooler, a thermometer, and a nitrogen inlet tube. After nitrogen substitution, nitrogen was allowed to flow at a flow rate of 0.52 L / min. The temperature was raised to 190 ° C. at a rate of 1.5 ° C./min and reacted for 5 hours. After confirming that the amount of unreacted methyl ester was 1% by mass or less, the reaction was stopped. The fatty acid salt derived from the catalyst was removed by filtration from the obtained product to obtain an intermediate alkanolamine ester. The molecular weight of the obtained alkanolamine was 582.
300 g (0.515 mol) of the obtained alkanolamine ester (molecular weight 582) was charged into a 1 L four-necked flask equipped with a thermometer, a dropping funnel and a condenser, and purged with nitrogen. Then, it heated at 60 degreeC and 63.7 g (0.505 mol) of dimethyl sulfuric acid was dripped over 1 hour. The temperature was adjusted so that there was no sudden temperature rise due to heat of reaction, and reached 90 ° C. at the end of the addition of dimethyl sulfate. It was kept at 90 ° C. and stirred for 1.5 hours. After completion of the reaction, the mixture was cooled while dropping about 69 g of ethanol to obtain an ethanol solution containing a-1. All operations were performed under nitrogen flow.

(A-2): a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-III), a quaternized product of the compound represented by the general formula (A-IV), and the general formula (A-V). (In each formula, R ¹ is an alkyl group or alkenyl group having 15 or 17 carbon atoms, the mass ratio of saturated fatty acid / unsaturated fatty acid is 60/40, and cis / trans isomer of unsaturated moiety = 75/25 (mass ratio)) containing quaternized with dimethyl sulfate (molecular weight 802.6).
(A-2) was synthesized according to the following synthesis method in accordance with the procedure described in Example 4 of JP-A No. 2003-12471.

Method for synthesizing a-2 Mixture of fatty acid lower alkyl ester containing 30% by mass of methyl stearate, 40% by mass of methyl oleate and 30% by mass of methyl palmitate (a mixture of Lion Corporation, Pastel M180, Pastel M181, Pastel M16) ) 782 g (2.68 mol), 250 g (1.68 mol) of triethanolamine, 0.52 g of magnesium oxide, and 2.06 g of 25% aqueous sodium hydroxide (transesterification catalyst; fatty acid lower alkyl ester and triethanol) The amount of catalyst used relative to the total mass of amine: 0.10% by mass) was charged into a 2 L five-necked flask equipped with a stirrer, a partial condenser, a cooler, a thermometer, and a nitrogen inlet tube. After nitrogen substitution, nitrogen was allowed to flow at a flow rate of 0.52 L / min. The temperature was raised to 190 ° C. at a rate of 1.5 ° C./min and reacted for 5 hours. After confirming that the amount of unreacted methyl ester was 1% by mass or less, the reaction was stopped. The fatty acid salt derived from the catalyst was removed by filtration from the obtained product to obtain an intermediate alkanolamine ester. The alkanolamine ester amine value obtained was measured and the molecular weight was determined to be 558 "
300 g (0.538 mol) of the obtained alkanolamine ester (molecular weight 558) was charged into a 1 L four-necked flask equipped with a thermometer, a dropping funnel and a condenser, and purged with nitrogen. Then, it heated at 60 degreeC and 66.5 g (0.527 mol) of dimethyl sulfuric acid was dripped over 1 hour. The temperature was adjusted so that there was no sudden temperature rise due to heat of reaction, and reached 90 ° C. at the end of the addition of dimethyl sulfate. It was kept at 90 ° C. and stirred for 1.5 hours. After completion of the reaction, cooling was performed while dropping about 65 g of ethanol to obtain an ethanol solution containing a-2. All operations were performed under nitrogen flow.

Component (B): amino-modified silicone The following (b-1) to (b-6) were used.

(B-1): Side chain-modified type amino-modified silicone oil obtained from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. under the trade name: KF-864. (Kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C .: 1700 mm ² / s, amino equivalent: 3800 g / mol). (B-1) was a compound represented by the general formula (B).

(B-2): Side chain modified type amino-modified silicone oil obtained from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. under the trade name: KF-880 (kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C .: 650 mm ² / s. Amino equivalent: 1800 g / mol). (B-2) was a compound represented by the general formula (B).

(B-3): Side chain-modified type amino-modified silicone oil obtained from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. under the trade name: KF-8004 (kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C .: 800 mm ² / s. Amino equivalent: 1500 g / mol). (B-3) was a compound represented by the general formula (B).

(B-4): Side chain-modified type amino-modified silicone oil obtained from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. under the trade name: KF-8005 (kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C .: 1200 mm ² / s. Amino equivalent: 11000 g / mol). (B-4) was used as a comparative example.

(B-5): Side chain-modified type amino-modified silicone oil obtained from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. as trade name: KF-393 (kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C .: 70 mm ² / s. Amino equivalent: 350 g / mol). (B-5) was used as a comparative example.

(B-6): The polyether-modified silicone described below. (B-6) was used as a comparative example.

(C) Component: Inorganic salt The following (c-1) was used.

(C-1): Calcium chloride (trade name: granular calcium chloride, manufactured by Tokuyama Corporation)

(D-1) Component: Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether obtained by adding an average of 40 to 100 moles of ethylene oxide to a linear or branched alcohol having 9 to 18 carbon atoms, the following (d-1-1) and (D-1-2) was used.

(D-1-1): A primary isotridecyl alcohol (carbon number 13) ethylene oxide 60 mol adduct (average addition mol number: 60) (a product obtained by adding ethylene oxide to BASF Rutensol TO3).

(D-1-2): primary isotridecyl alcohol (carbon number 13) ethylene oxide 40 mol adduct (average addition mol number: 40) (ethylene oxide added to rutensol TO3 manufactured by BASF).

Component (D-2): Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether obtained by adding 5 to 25 moles of ethylene oxide on average to a linear or branched alcohol having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, the following (d-2) was used.

(D-2): Ethylene oxide 8 mole adduct of C11 branched chain alcohol (average number of moles added: 8) (Emulgen 1108, manufactured by Kao Corporation).

(E) component: fragrance | flavor The fragrance | flavor composition (e-1)-(e-4) which has a composition shown in the following table | surface was used. The numerical value in each table | surface is the content (unit: mass%) of the fragrance | flavor with respect to the gross mass of a fragrance | flavor composition.

(F) component: highly branched cyclic dextrin (optional component)
The following (f-1) was used.

(F-1): Cluster dextrin (registered trademark) (manufactured by Glico Nutrition Foods Co., Ltd.).

The main component of Cluster Dextrin (registered trademark) has a molecular weight of about 30,000 to 1,000,000, has one inner branched cyclic structure part in the molecule, and a number of non-cyclic glucose chains in the inner branched cyclic structure part. Were bonded (externally branched structure portion), and the weight average degree of polymerization was about 2500 glucan. Moreover, the inner branched cyclic structure portion was composed of about 16 to 100 glucose.

(G) Component: Dye (optional component)
The following (g-1) was used.

(G-1): Acid Red 138 (Nippon Kayaku Kayanol Milling Red BW)

Other ingredients (optional ingredients)
pH adjuster: 2N hydrochloric acid (Kanto Chemical)
The pH adjuster was added in such an amount that the pH (25 ° C.) of the fiber treatment composition was 2.5.

Antioxidant: Dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT)
The compounding quantity of BHT was 0.01 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber treatment agent composition.

Antiseptic: isothiazolone solution (trade name: Caisson CG)
The compounding amount of the preservative was 0.01% by mass relative to the total mass of the fiber treatment agent composition.

Water: ion-exchanged water Water was blended in a balanced amount.

Preparation of fiber treatment agent composition Using a glass container having an inner diameter of 100 mm and a height of 150 mm and a stirrer (Agitator SJ type, manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation), a fiber treatment agent composition having the composition shown in Table 1 is prepared by the following production method. Prepared according to I, Preparation II or Preparation III.

Manufacturing method I
First, the component (A), the component (E) in which the antioxidant was dissolved in advance, and the component (D-1) were mixed and stirred to obtain an oil phase mixture.
On the other hand, the preservative and the component (G) were dissolved in water to obtain an aqueous phase mixture.
Next, while the oil phase mixture heated to 50 ° C. to 60 ° C. is housed in a glass container and stirred, the aqueous phase mixture heated to 50 ° C. to 60 ° C. is added in two portions and stirred. Thus, an emulsion was obtained. Here, the split ratio of the aqueous phase mixture was 30:70 (mass ratio). Stirring was performed at a rotational speed of 1500 rpm for 3 minutes after the first aqueous phase mixture addition and for 2 minutes after the second aqueous phase mixture addition.
(C) component was added to the obtained emulsion, and it cooled at 30 degreeC. Subsequently, an emulsion obtained by dropping the component (B) into water containing the component (D-2) is added (temperature of the addition step: 30 ° C.), and the component (F) and pH are further added as necessary. An adjusting agent was added to adjust the pH to 2.5 (25 ° C.), and ion-exchanged water was further added so that the total mass became 1000 g to obtain a target fiber treating agent composition.
The fiber treatment agent composition produced according to production method I is indicated by “production method I” in the “production method” column of Table 1.

Manufacturing method II
First, the component (A), the component (E) in which the antioxidant was dissolved in advance, and the component (D-1) were mixed and stirred to obtain an oil phase mixture.
On the other hand, the preservative and the component (G) were dissolved in water to obtain an aqueous phase mixture.
Next, while the oil phase mixture heated to 50 ° C. to 60 ° C. is housed in a glass container and stirred, the aqueous phase mixture heated to 50 ° C. to 60 ° C. is added in two portions and stirred. Thus, an emulsion was obtained. Here, the split ratio of the aqueous phase mixture was 30:70 (mass ratio). Stirring was performed at a rotational speed of 1500 rpm for 3 minutes after the first aqueous phase mixture addition and for 2 minutes after the second aqueous phase mixture addition.
Component (C) was added to the obtained emulsion. Then, the emulsion obtained by dripping (B) component to the water containing (D-2) component was added, and also (F) component was added as needed. The temperature of the addition process was 45 ° C to 55 ° C. Thereafter, a pH adjusting agent was added to adjust the pH to 2.5 (25 ° C.), and ion exchange water was further added so that the total mass became 1000 g to obtain a target fiber treating agent composition.
The fiber treatment agent composition produced according to production method II is indicated by “production method II” in the “production method” column of Table 1.
The difference between production method I and production method II is the temperature of the step of adding the emulsion of component (B) (in other words, the temperature of the emulsion to which the emulsion of component (B) is added).

Manufacturing method III
First, the (A) component, the (E) component in which the antioxidant is dissolved in advance, the (D-1) component, the (D-2) component, and the (B) component are mixed and stirred to obtain an oil phase mixture. Obtained.
On the other hand, the preservative and the component (G) were dissolved in water to obtain an aqueous phase mixture.
Next, while the oil phase mixture heated to 50 ° C. to 60 ° C. is housed in a glass container and stirred, the aqueous phase mixture heated to 50 ° C. to 60 ° C. is added in two portions and stirred. Thus, an emulsion was obtained. Here, the split ratio of the aqueous phase mixture was 30:70 (mass ratio). Stirring was performed at a rotational speed of 1500 rpm for 3 minutes after the first aqueous phase mixture addition and for 2 minutes after the second aqueous phase mixture addition.
Component (C) was added to the obtained emulsion. Furthermore, (F) component was added as needed. The temperature of the addition process was 45 ° C to 55 ° C. Thereafter, a pH adjusting agent was added to adjust the pH to 2.5 (25 ° C.), and ion exchange water was further added so that the total mass became 1000 g to obtain a target fiber treating agent composition.
The fiber treatment agent composition produced in accordance with Production Method III is indicated by “Production Method III” in the “Production Method” column of Table 1.
The difference between production method III and production method I and production method II is the addition time of component (B) and component (D-2) (in production method III, component (B) and component (D-2) are mixed in an oil phase mixture. In advance).

  Each of the prepared fiber treatment agent compositions was subjected to a storage treatment, and the texture imparting effect, usability, fragrance (residual fragrance) and appearance of the fiber treatment agent composition after storage were evaluated.

Texture imparting effect of the fiber treatment composition after storage Storage method of fiber treatment agent composition 100 ml of the fiber treatment agent composition was put in a glass bottle, sealed, and stored in a constant temperature bath at 40 ° C. for 1 month.

2. Pre-treatment method for evaluation cloth Three times before using a commercial cotton skin shirt (manufactured by BVD) with a commercial detergent “Blue Diamond” (manufactured by Lion) using a two-tank washing machine (CW-C30A1-H manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric). Treatment was carried out (standard amount of detergent used: 30 times the bath ratio. Tap water at 45 ° C. After washing for 10 minutes, rinsing twice for 10 minutes).

3. Treatment with the fiber treatment composition in the rinsing process during washing The pretreated and washed cotton skin shirt 1.5 kg was washed at the course / setting using a vertical fully automatic washing machine (Toshiba TW-80V). (15 minutes washing, 2 rinses, 5 minutes dehydration). The detergent used was “Top NANOX” (manufactured by Lion Corporation). The amount of detergent used was 10 mL.
Therefore, the fiber treating agent composition was charged from the automatic charging port in the second rinsing. The amount of the fiber treatment composition used was 10 mL.
After the treatment, the cotton shirt was dried for 16 hours under constant temperature and humidity conditions of 20 ° C. and 60% RH, and subjected to the evaluation test shown below.

4). Evaluation of the texture The texture of the evaluation fabric after the treatment was evaluated using a smooth and soft feel as an index. Specifically, sensory evaluation was performed according to the following evaluation criteria, and a paired comparison was performed on the good texture brought to the cotton skin shirt by the treatment with each fiber treating agent composition.
For the control, a cotton skin shirt softly processed by the same method as in the above 3 using “Floam Soflan” (manufactured by Lion), which is a commercially available fiber treatment agent, was used.
The evaluation was conducted by five expert panelists.

<Evaluation criteria>
5: Much better than the control 4: Slightly better than the control 3: Equivalent to the control 2: Slightly less comfortable than the control 1: Not much better than the control

The average of the scores of five panelists was taken, and an average score of 3.0 or more was determined to be acceptable as the texture imparting effect of the fiber treatment composition after storage. The average score is shown in the “texture imparting effect” column of Table 1.

Usability of Fiber Treatment Agent Composition After Storage The usability of the fiber treatment agent composition after preservation was evaluated using the viscosity as an index. Specifically, 400 mL of each fiber treatment agent composition is put in a commercially available fiber treatment agent container (a container of “Scent and Deodorant Sofran Aroma Natural” manufactured by Lion Corporation) and sealed at 40 ° C. Stored for 6 months. The usability of the fiber treatment composition after storage was evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria from the viewpoint of viscosity increase and ease of pouring when metered into a measuring cap. The evaluation was performed by three expert panelists.

<Evaluation criteria>
3: Can be measured without problems 2: Increased viscosity is observed, but can be measured without problems 1: Increased viscosity is observed, difficult to measure or cannot be measured

The average of the scores of three panelists was taken, and an average score of 2.0 or more was determined to be acceptable in terms of commercial value as a fiber treatment composition. The average score is shown in the column “Usability” in Table 1.

Residual scent of treated towel Pretreatment method for evaluation cloth Except that cotton towel (Toshin) was used as the evaluation cloth, “2. Pretreatment method for evaluation cloth” in “Effect of texture of fiber treatment composition after storage” described above. The fabric for evaluation was pretreated according to the procedure described in the "" column.

2. Treatment with a fiber treatment composition in the rinsing process at the time of washing 600 g of pre-washed cotton towel was washed at a course / setting using a vertical fully automatic washing machine (Toshiba TW-80V) (washing 8 Min, rinse twice, dehydration 5 min). The detergent used was “Top NANOX” (manufactured by Lion Corporation). The amount of detergent used was 4 mL.
Therefore, the fiber treating agent composition was charged from the automatic charging port in the second rinsing. The amount of the fiber treatment composition used was 4 mL.
After the treatment, the cotton towel was naturally dried overnight, and then placed in a costume case in a room at 20 ° C. and 60%. The remaining scent after 3 days from putting in the costume case was subjected to the test shown below.

3. Evaluation of residual fragrance The residual fragrance of the evaluation fabric after treatment was evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria using the intensity of fragrance (odor intensity) as an index. The evaluation was conducted by five expert panelists.

<Evaluation criteria>
5 points: Strong odor 4 points: Strong odor 3 points: Easy odor 2 points: Weak odor 1 point: Weak odor (threshold) not knowing what odor is
0 points: odorless

The average of the scores of five panelists was taken, and an average score of 2.0 or more was determined to be acceptable in terms of commercial value as a fiber treatment composition. The average score is shown in the “residual scent” column of Table 1.

Appearance of fiber treatment composition after storage Method for Preserving Fiber Treatment Composition According to the procedure described in “1. Method for Preserving Fiber Treatment Composition” in “Effect of Textile Treatment Composition after Storage” described above, a fiber treatment composition is obtained. saved.

2. Appearance Evaluation The appearance of the fiber treatment composition after storage was evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria.

<Evaluation criteria>
X: The oily component is floating and the appearance is yellow compared with the product stored at 5 ° C.
(Triangle | delta): The oil-based component has floated very slightly and the external appearance has turned yellow compared with a 5 degreeC preservation | save goods.
○: The oil component does not float, but the appearance is yellow compared with the product stored at 5 ° C.
A: There is no problem in appearance (uniform).

In the above evaluation criteria, the 5 ° C. preserved product preserved the fiber treatment agent composition according to the procedure described in “1. Storage method of fiber treatment agent composition” except that the storage temperature was 5 ° C. Is.

“△”, “◯”, and “◎” were determined to be acceptable in terms of commercial value without any problem in the appearance of the fiber treatment composition. The determination results are shown in the column “Appearance” in Table 1.

  The present invention can be used in the field of fiber treatment agents (particularly clothing softeners).

Claims (11)

A fiber treatment composition comprising:
(A) an amine compound containing in the molecule one or more hydrocarbon groups having 10 to 24 carbon atoms which may be separated by one or more groups selected from the group consisting of an ester group, an ether group and an amide group; One or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of neutralized products and quaternized products thereof,
(B) an amino-modified silicone having a kinematic viscosity at 25 ° C. of 100 to 20000 mm ² / s and an amino equivalent of 400 to 8000 g / mol;
(C) inorganic salt,
(D-1) polyoxyethylene alkyl ether formed by adding 40 to 100 moles of ethylene oxide on average to a linear or branched alcohol having 9 to 18 carbon atoms,
(D-2) polyoxyethylene alkyl ether formed by adding 5 to 25 moles of ethylene oxide on average to a linear or branched alcohol having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and (E) a fragrance,
(A) The compounding quantity of a component is 10-30 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(B) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.1-10 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(C) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-1.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(D-1) The compounding quantity of a component is 1.0-5.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber treatment agent composition,
(D-2) The fiber processing agent composition whose compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-2.0 mass% with respect to the total mass of this fiber processing agent composition. As the component (B), the general formula (B):

Wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —OH, —CH ₃ and —Si (CH ₃ ) ₃ , and X is — (CH ₂ ) _a —NH ₂ , or , — (CH ₂ ) _a —NH (CH ₂ ) _b NH ₂ (a is an integer of 0 to 3, b is an integer of 1 to 3), n is 1 to 10,000, The fiber treatment agent composition of Claim 1 containing the compound represented by m is 1-1000.   (C) The fiber treatment agent composition of Claim 1 or 2 containing 1 or more types chosen from the group which consists of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride as a component. As the component (E), the following (E-1), (E-2), (E-3) and (E-4):
(E-1): at least one fragrance component selected from the group consisting of ambroxan, boazinbrenforte, amber core, caranal and ambrinol,
(E-2): at least one fragrance component selected from the group consisting of patchouli oil, jabanol, polysanthol and isobornylcyclohexanol,
(E-3): at least one perfume component selected from the group consisting of ISOE Super and Beltfix, and (E-4): at least one selected from the group consisting of coumarin, 9-decenol and damascons The fiber treatment agent composition in any one of Claims 1-3 containing 1 or more types chosen from the group which consists of a seed | species fragrance | flavor component.   The mass ratio ((C) / ((A) + (B))) of component (C) to component (A), component (B) and the total is 0.005 to 0.05. The fiber treatment agent composition in any one of.   The fiber treatment according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a mass ratio ((D-2) / (B)) between the component (D-2) and the component (B) is 0.02 to 0.5. Agent composition. And (F) a highly branched cyclic dextrin,
(F) The fiber processing agent composition in any one of Claims 1-6 whose compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-10 mass% with respect to the total mass of a fiber processing agent composition. It is a manufacturing method of the fiber treatment agent composition according to claim 1,
To the emulsion containing the component (A), the component (E), and the component (D-1), the emulsion containing the component (C) and the component (D-2) and the component (B) is added. A manufacturing method including a process.   The manufacturing method of Claim 8 which performs an addition process at 40 degrees C or less.   The manufacturing method of Claim 8 or 9 whose mass ratio ((D-2) / (B)) of (D-2) component and (B) component is 0.02-0.5.   The fiber treatment agent composition manufactured according to the manufacturing method in any one of Claims 8-10.