Fabric softener

摘要

The present invention concerns the use of a C16-C22-alkyl or C16-C22-alkenyl amido alkyl betaine derivatives as a fabric softener, notably for fabric softening compositions. The invention also concerns a method of treating fabric which comprises the step of contacting said fabric in the rinse cycle of a fabric washing machine with an aqueous medium containing a composition as defined herein.

主权项

1. A softening composition comprising at least a fabric softener compound of formula (I):
R1—CONH(CH2)n—N+(R2R3)—CH2COO−  (I) wherein: R1 is C16-C22-alkyl or C16-C22-alkenyl, R2 and R3 are independently C1C4-alkyl, and n is a number between 1 and 3.