Fatty Acid Esters of Alkanolamines and Their Use as Softening Agents

摘要

The instant invention relates to the use of compounds derived from the esterification reaction of alkoxylated amines and fatty acids, optionally quaternised with an alkylating agent, and of the cationic surfactants and esterquats obtainable therefrom, as softening agents in the textile and paper industry and in the field of personal care.