WO2003027219A1 - Composition d'entretien de tissu - Google Patents
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- C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
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- This invention relates to fabric care compositions and to methods of treating fabric using the compositions or the polymeric materials they contain.
- the laundry process generally has several benefits for fabric, the most common being to remove dirt and stains frc the fabric during the wash cycle and to soften the fabric during the rinse cycle.
- the most common being to remove dirt and stains frc the fabric during the wash cycle and to soften the fabric during the rinse cycle.
- Fabrics can be damaged in several ways as a result of repeated laundering and/or wear.
- Fabric pilling and loss ' fabric surface appearance e.g. fuzzing, shrinkage (or expansion) , loss of colour from the fabric or running of colour on the fabric (usually termed dye transfer) are som of the common problems associated with repeated laundering These problems may occur merely from repeated hand washing as well as the more vigorous machine washing process .
- problems relating to damage of fabric over ti through normal use, such as loss of shape and increased likelihood of wrinkling are also significant.
- the present invention is directed towards alleviating one c more of the problems referred to above.
- Laundry detergent compositions containing polyamide- polyamine fabric treatment agents are described in WO 98/29530.
- the compositions are claimed to impart improved overall appearance to fabrics laundered using the detergent compositions, in terms of surface appearance properties such as pill/fuzz reduction and anti-fading.
- Laundry compositions containing polyamide-polyamine treatment agents of similar types are taught in WO 97/4228'
- Laundry compositions containing polyamide-polyamine fabric treatment agents can exhibit increased dye pick-up (i.e. increased dye transfer) and poor stain removal properties compared to other conventional laundry compositions.
- WO0008127 & EP0978556 disclose the use of cationic cross- linking polymers for garment care benefits; in particular, the group of compounds known as polyamide epichlorohydrin resins (PAE) .
- PAE polyamide epichlorohydrin resins
- WO0015755 discloses the tumble dryer delive of PAE resins.
- US 5571286 discloses certain polymers and pre-polymers derived from polyoxyalkyleneamines and their use in a process for shrink-proofing wool (a non-cellulosi fiber) on an industrial scale.
- the treated wool may also have a softer handle than untreated wool .
- Our earlier patent application GB 9923921.2 discloses the rinse or wash delivery followed by tumble dryer activation of a material identified as "Polymer AM' . This is described as a polyoxyalkyleneamine derivative.
- Example 5 of that patent relates to pad-applied materials on garments which are then tumble dried. Pad application is a time consuming process which would be unsuitable for large-scale commercia application.
- a fabric care composition comprising:
- a polymeric material which comprises one or more poly (oxyalkylene) -amine group and epihalohydrin derivec terminal group
- composition is packaged together with instructions to apply the composition to the fabric in a tumble drier.
- compositions of the invention do no significantly cross-link under the conditions of application, i.e. in the tumble drier. These materials can cross-link at higher temperatures or in the absence of water. While the mechanism of action is not fully understood it is believed that the polymers in part act as lubricants and reduce abrasion of the fabric both in the tumble drier and in subsequent washes . It is further believed that the reduction of abrasion leads to a reductio in localised colour loss, such as on seams, collars and cuffs.
- advantages of the present invention relate to improving the general surface colour definition of a fabric after multiple washings and/or to imparting pill and/or fuzz resistance to fabric during subsequent laundering.
- the overall appearance of the fabrd is also believed to be improved, by a reduction in the tendency of the fabric to become creased and/or wrinkled.
- the polymeric materials selected are believed to avoid adverse side-effects, in terms of increased dye transfer ar poor stain removal, for example, compared to certain compositions containing polyamide-polyamine fabric treatmer agents .
- the invention also provides a method of treating fabric, as part of a laundering process, which comprises applying to the fabric, in a tumble-drier, a fabric care composition of the invention or a polymeric material which is a component of the fabric care composition of the invention.
- a fabric care composition of the invention or a polymeric material which is a component of the fabric care composition in a method for preparation of a composition fo improving the surface colour definition of a fabric after a tumble drying cycle.
- compositions according to the present invention lead to a softness benefit and also t an improved perfume delivery
- the invention provides the use of a fabric care composition of the invention or a polymeric material which is a component of the fabric care compositic of the invention, in a tumble drier, to impart pill and/or fuzz resistance to fabric during laundering.
- polymers used in the present invention comprise one or more pol (oxyalkylene) -amine groups having at least one end group which comprises an epihalohydrin dervative.
- Suitable molecules are of the general form:
- Rl, R2, R3 and R4 are independently epihalohydrin residues or hydrogen with the proviso that at least two of the amine protons are reacted to form an epihalohydrin derivative Ml and M2 are independently 1-6,
- AlkO is C1-C6 oxyalkylene, 1 is 2-100.
- the epihalohydrin is preferably an epichlorohydrin
- the polymer (1) is a cationic material. It is believed that cationic materials have the advantage that they bind to fabric surfaces throuc electrostatic interactions.
- At least, and preferably more than, c average 50% of the terminal nitrogen atoms have been reacts to form the epihalohydrin derivatives. Where two terminal nitrogens are present it is preferable that at least 50% o: the amine protons have been modified.
- the polymeric material which can be used in the present invention can be any of the polymers or pre-polymers deriv from poly-oxyalkylene amines that are described in US 5571286, the contents of which are incorporated herein reference. Methods for preparing the polymeric materials are described in US 5571286.
- the polymeric material can be, for example, the reaction product of a diamine or triamine polyoxyalkylene polymer having a polymerisation degree of from 4 to 50 or a mixture thereof with epichlorohydrin.
- the poly (oxyalkylene) chain which forms a part of the AlkO group may be, for example, a poly (oxyethylene) , poly (oxybutylene) or poly (oxyprop-1, 2-ylene) chain.
- the length of the chain can vary from 2 to 100 repeat units.
- Polymeric materials which are suitable for use in the present invention are available from Precision Processes Textiles (Ambergate, Derbyshire, UK) under the trade marks POLYMER DP5355.
- the polymeric materials of the invention are preferably in the form of aqueous solutions.
- POLYMER AM which also comprises nonionic surfactant
- POLYMER MRSM which also comprises a silicone
- PERMAVEL MP which further comprises a cationic/fatty acid fabric softener
- Polymer DP5355 is a polymer believed to have at least two ⁇ the nitrogen protons reacted. It is believed to be a mixtu: of the material shown below with other related materials e.g. dimers and trimers . From the structure given below it can be seen that a varying proportion of the material will be cationic depending on the extent to which the epichlorohydrin groups are in their ring-closed form.
- compositions of the invention preferably comprise a perfume, such as of the type which is conventionally used i fabric care compositions.
- the polymers of the invention must be applied in a non- cross-linked form, i.e. preferably as an aqueous solution.
- the polymeric material is preferably present in the product in a sufficient quantity to give an amount of 0.0005% to ⁇ by weight on the fabric based on the weight of the fabric, more preferably 0.001% to 2% by weight on fabric.
- compositions of the invention when applied to a fabric can impart benefits to the fabric when uncured. However, they may be at least partially cured by a domestic curing step including ironing and/or as part of the tumble drying. Most preferably this is done as part of the tumble drying.
- the curing is preferably carried out at a temperature in tl range of from 40 to 100°C, more preferably from 50 to 80°C Whether curing occurs or not will depend in part on the temperature reached inside the dryer and the final moisture content of the fabric .
- the term "textile compatible carrier” is a component which can assist in the interaction of the first component with the fabric.
- the carrier can also provide benefits in addition to those provided by the above-mentioned polymeric component e.g. softening.
- the carrier may be water, in which case the composition of the invention will contain another additive, suitable for use in laundry compositions such as perfume, for example, o the carrier may be a fabric softener or conditioning compound or other suitable fabric treatment agent .
- the fabrics which may be treated in the present invention include those which comprise cellulosic fibres, preferably from 1% to 100% cellulosic fibres (more preferably 5% to 100% cellulosic fibres, most preferably 40% to 100%) .
- the fabric may be in the form of a garment, in which case the method of the invention may represent a method of launderir a garment .
- the balance comprises other fibres or blends of fibres suitable for use in garments such as polyester, for example
- the cellulosic fibres are of cotton or regenerated cellulose such as viscose.
- the process can be conducted in the presence of other fabr: treatment agents.
- treatment agents are preferably one or more of a fabric softening agents, fabric conditioning agents, perfumes, anti-static agents, dye-transfer inhibiting polymers, dye fixing agents, other sequestrants, chlorine scavenging agents, lubricants, cross-linking polymers, soil release polymers, and optical brightening agents.
- compositions that embody the presen invention can be in the form of a liquid, gel, paste, foam, powder, sheet, film, deformable solid, breakable solid or combination thereof.
- the textile-compatible carrier will be a fabric softening and/or conditioning compound (hereinafter referred to as "fabric softening compound”), which may be a cationic or nonionic compound.
- fabric softening compound a fabric softening and/or conditioning compound
- the softening and/or conditioning compounds may be water insoluble quaternary ammonium compounds.
- Suitable cationic fabric softening compounds are substantially water-insoluble quaternary ammonium material comprising a single alkyl or alkenyl long chain having an average chain length greater than or equal to C 2 o or, more preferably, compounds comprising a polar head group and tw alkyl or alkenyl chains having an average chain length greater than or equal to C 14 .
- the fabric softening compounds have two long chain alkyl or alkenyl chains each having an average chain length greater than or equal to C Q . Most preferably at least 50% of the long chain alkyl or alkenyl groups have a chain length of C ⁇ 8 or above. It is preferred if the long chain alkyl or alkenyl groups of the fabric softening compound are predominantly linear.
- Quaternary ammonium compounds having two long-chain aliphatic groups for example, distearyldimethyl ammonium chloride and di (hardened tallow alkyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride, are widely used in commercially available rinse conditioner compositions.
- Other examples of these cationic compounds are to be found in "Surface-Active Agents and Detergents", Volumes I and II, by Schwartz, Perry and Berch Any of the conventional types of such compounds may be used in the compositions of the present invention.
- the fabric softening compounds are preferably compounds th ⁇ provide excellent softening, and are characterised by a chain melting L ⁇ to L ⁇ transition temperature greater than 25°C, preferably greater than 35°C, most preferably greater than 45°C.
- This L ⁇ to L ⁇ transition can be measured by DSC as defined in "Handbook of Lipid Bilayers” , D Marsh, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, 1990 (pages 137 and 337) .
- Substantially water-insoluble fabric softening compounds a defined as fabric softening compounds having a solubility c less than 1 x 10 wt % in demineralised water at 20°C.
- the fabric softening compounds have a solubility -4 of less than 1 x 10 wt%, more preferably less than 1 x 10
- cationic fabric softening compounc that are water-insoluble quaternary ammonium materials having two C ⁇ - alkyl or alkenyl groups connected to the molecule via at least one ester link, preferably two ester links.
- An especially preferred ester-linked quaternary ammonium material can be represented by the formula II :
- each Ri group is independently selected from C 1 - 4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups or C _ 4 alkenyl groups; each ] group is independently selected from Cs- 8 alkyl or alkeny] groups; and wherein R 3 is a linear or branched alkylene group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, T is
- p is 0 or is an integer from 1 to 5.
- Di (tallowoxyloxyethyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride and/or it hardened tallow analogue is especially preferred of the compounds of formula (II) .
- a second preferred type of quaternary ammonium material car be represented by the formula (III) :
- the quaternary ammonium material is biologically biodegradable.
- Preferred materials of this class such as 1, 2 -bis (hardened tallowoyloxy) -3-trimethylammonium propane chloride and the methods of preparation are, for example, described in US 4 137 180 (Lever Brothers Co) .
- these materials comprise small amounts of the corresponding monoester as described in US 4 137 180, for example, 1-hardened tallowoyloxy-2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium propane chloride.
- Other useful cationic softening agents are alkyl pyridiniurr salts and substituted imidazoline species.
- Also useful are primary, secondary and tertiary amines and the condensation products of fatty acids with alkylpolyamines .
- compositions may alternatively or additionally contain water-soluble cationic fabric softeners, as described in GB 2 039 556B (Unilever) .
- compositions may comprise a cationic fabric softening compound and an oil, for example as disclosed in EP-A-0829531.
- compositions may alternatively or additionally contain nonionic fabric softening agents such as lanolin and derivatives thereof .
- Lecithins are also suitable softening compounds
- Nonionic softeners include L ⁇ phase forming sugar esters (J described in M Hato et al Langmuir 12, 1659, 1666, (1996)) and related materials such as glycerol monostearate or sorbitan esters. Often these materials are used in conjunction with cationic materials to assist deposition
- Silicones are used in a similar way as a co-softener with a cationic softener in rinse treatments (see, for example, GB 1 549 180) .
- compositions may also suitably contain a stabilizing agent, preferably a nonionic stabilising agent.
- a stabilizing agent preferably a nonionic stabilising agent.
- Suitable nonionic stabilising agents are linear Cs to C alcohols alkoxylated with 10 to 20 moles of alkylene oxide, C ⁇ o to C; alcohols, or mixtures thereof.
- the nonionic stabilising agent is a linear C to C 2 alcohol alkoxylated with 10 to 20 moles of alkylene oxide.
- the level of nonionic stabiliser is within the range from 0.1 to 10% by weight, more preferably from 0.5 to 5% by weight, most preferably from 1 to 4% by weight.
- the mole ratio of the quaternary ammonium compounc and/or other cationic softening agent to the nonionic stabilising agent is suitably within the range from 40:1 tc about 1:1, preferably within the range from 18:1 to about 3 :1.
- the composition can also contain fatty acids, for example C to C 4 alkyl or alkenyl monocarboxylic acids or polymers thereof.
- fatty acids for example C to C 4 alkyl or alkenyl monocarboxylic acids or polymers thereof.
- saturated fatty acids are used, in particular, hardened tallow C 15 to C ⁇ 8 fatty acids.
- the fatty acid is non-saponified, more preferab! the fatty acid is free, for example oleic acid, lauric acit or tallow fatty acid.
- the level of fatty acid material is preferably more than 0.1% by weight, more preferably more than 0.2% by weight.
- the weight ratio of quaternary ammonium material or other cationic softening agent to fatty acid material is preferably from 10:1 to 1:10.
- the fabric conditioning compositions may include silicones, such as predominately linear polydialkylsiloxanes, e.g. polydimethylsiloxanes or aminosilicones containing amine- functionalised side chains; soil release polymers such as block copolymers of polyethylene oxide and terephthalate; amphoteric surfactants; smectite type inorganic clays; zwitterionic quaternary ammonium compounds; and nonionic surfactants .
- silicones such as predominately linear polydialkylsiloxanes, e.g. polydimethylsiloxanes or aminosilicones containing amine- functionalised side chains
- soil release polymers such as block copolymers of polyethylene oxide and terephthalate
- amphoteric surfactants smectite type in
- emulsifiers for example, sodium chloride or calcium chloride
- electrolyte for example, sodium chloride or calcium chloride
- pH buffering agents for example, sodium chloride or calcium chloride
- erfumes preferably from 0.1 to 5% ⁇ weight
- Further optional ingredients include non-aqueous solvents, perfume carriers, fluorescers, colourants, hydrotropes, antifoaming agents, antiredeposition agents, enzymes, optical brightening agents, opacifiers, dye transfer inhibitors, anti-shrinking agents, anti-wrinkle agents, anti-spotting agents, germicides, fungicides, anti-oxidanti UN absorbers (sunscreens) , heavy metal sequestrants, chlorine scavengers, dye fixatives, anti-corrosion agents, drape imparting agents, antistatic agents and ironing aids This list is not intended to be exhaustive.
- composition of the invention may be in the form of a liquid, solid (e.g. powder or tablet), a gel or paste, spray, stick or a foam or mousse. It is essential feature c the. present invention that the composition is applied to th fabric in the dryer rather than being used as any form of pre-treatment .
- the composition may also be applied to a substrate e.g. a flexible sheet, sponge, dosing ball or used in a dispenser which can be used in the dryer cycle. Provided that the composition is maintained in a wet condition so as to prevent cross-linking of the materials.
- a substrate e.g. a flexible sheet, sponge, dosing ball or used in a dispenser which can be used in the dryer cycle.
- Polymer DP5355 was obtained from Precision Processes Textiles of Ambergate, Derbyshire, UK.
- Coloured fabric employed was a low quality woven cotton fabric decorated with red and black pigment print ('Manchester United'TM Logo and stripes).
- Ballast load white non-mercerised, de-sized woven cotton.
- L* is calculated from the CIELAB formula which was recommended for general use by the CIE in 1976 (p.88 'Colo Physics for Industry' Published by Society of Dyers and Colourists, 1987) .
- the Zanussi TD 525, tumble dryer was allowed to warm up o] the high heat setting for 5min prior to placing the (washec fabric load inside.
- the polymer solution was spread out evenly over the sheet, using a glass rod and the dry mass of the sheet, plus the mass of added polymer were recorded.
- the sheet was placed inside the dryer, with the fabric loa ⁇ which was dried on the high heat setting, for 90 minutes.
- the load was removed from the dryer and the nonwoven sheet was weighed to determine the % delivery of Polymer DP5355. This wash / dry regimen was repeated 5 times in total .
- low DL* values mean that the fabric has been kept close to new.
- Example 2 - To Show the Colour Benefit under US wash conditions from Adding Polymer DP5355 from the Tumble Dryer compared with Rinse Delivery (at 0.1% on weight of fabric)
- This example shows that tumble dryer delivery of Polymer DP5355 under US conditions is superior to that delivered vd the rinse .
- Tumble dryer sheet 50/50 mix polyester/rayon, diamond
- Ballast load white non-mercerised, desized woven cotton.
- Wash load (1) was washed according to protocol (a) and the: dried according to drying protocol (b) after the tumble dry had been allowed to warm up for 5 minutes on permanent pre heavy setting. This procedure was repeated until the load
- Wash load (3) was washed according to wash protocol (a) , adding 27g of Polymer DP5355 "over the side" during the rinse cycle (this technique will be familiar to those skilled in the art.)
- a Whirlpool Super Capacity Dryer was allowed to warm up on the permanent press/heavy, heat setting for 5min. Wash lo. (3) was then placed inside the hot dryer and dried for 60 minutes according to drying protocol (b) .
- the load was taken through 5 wash / rinse / dry cycles. After the 5 th cycle, 6 L* readings were measured per colour per cloth using the Datacolour SF600 Plus Spectraflash , giving 36 readings per colour for the load. The corresponding DL* values—were then calculated.
- the entire procedure was repeated with wash load (4) to give a total of 72 DL* readings for the black and red stripes. The average value, standard deviation value and 95% confidence limits were th calculated.
- wash load (5) was washed according to wash protocol (a) an then tumble-dried as follows:
- a Whirlpool Super Capacity Dryer was allowed to warm up on the permanent press/heavy, heat setting for 5min prior to placing the (washed) fabric load inside.
- polyester/rayon (50:50 mix) sheet (95gm ) was loaded with 27g (diluted to 50g with demineralised water) Polymer (DP5355) (Polyoxyalkylene epichlorohydrin resin, 1 activity, ex. PPT) . This corresponds to 0.1% on weight of the total fabric load.
- the polymer solution was spread o ⁇ evenly over the sheet, using a glass rod. The dry mass of the sheet, plus the mass of polymer added were recorded. The sheet was placed inside the dryer, with the fabric loa The load was dried on the high heat setting, for 60 minute After this time, the load was removed from the dryer and t nonwoven sheet was weighed to determine the % delivery of Polymer DP5355.
- Wash load (5) was taken through 5 wash / dry cycles. After the 5 th cycle, the L* values of the red and black stripes c the printed fabrics were measured using the large aperture on Datacolour SF600 Plus Spectraflash (excluding the UV from 400nm) . Six measurements were taken (for both the re and black stripes) per cloth, using 4 cloth thicknesses ov the Spectraflash aperture, giving a total of 36 readings f each colour. The entire procedure was repeated with wash load (6) , giving a total of 72 reflectance readings for ea colour on the treated fabrics. The DL* value for each reading and the average value, standard deviation value an 95% confidence limits were calculated.
- the colour benefit due to the Polymer DP5355 is shown by t reduction in change of the lightness value (DL*) of the re and black pigment printed stripes, compared to new fabric.
- Polymer DP5355 showed statistically significant colour care benefits over the rinse application and control runs (to 95% confidence) on red and black pigment printed fabrics, when added at 0.1% weight of fabric in the tumble dryer.
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