MXPA99003769A - High usage of fabric softener compositions for improved benefits - Google Patents

Abstract

Softener actives provide color maintenance benefits for fabrics. In order to inform the consumer, the compositions containing fabric softener actives are placed in packages in association with information that advises the consumer of the benefit. Highly unsaturated fabric softener active compounds, preferably containing ester linkages, are used at levels of at least about 3 grams of fabric softener active per kilogram of fabric deposited on said fabric to provide improved softening, anti-static benefits, wear benefits, color maintenance, etc., without unacceptable oily/greasy feel and/or unacceptable rewettability.

Description

USE OF HIGH LEVELS OF COMPOUNDS SMOOTHERS PE FABRICS FOR IMPROVED BENEFITS TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the use of high levels of softening compounds, preferably of certain highly unsaturated softening compounds, to provide fabric care benefits. The compounds are preferably included in aqueous, translucent or preferably clear, liquid concentrated softening compositions useful for softening clothes. It relates especially to processes using fabric softening compositions containing fabric softening compounds highly unsaturated and / or branched, preferably biodegradable, for use in the rinse cycle of a textile washing operation to provide at least one benefit selected from excellent fabric softening, static control, maintenance of fabric appearance, anti-wrinkle benefits and improved fiber integrity benefits, without adversely affecting the water absorbency of the fabric and / or without causing a greasy feel / oily in the fabric and / or discoloration of the fabric. Preferred highly unsaturated compounds, especially in clear compositions, are also characterized, for example, by reduced discoloration of the fabric, excellent dispersion in water, ability to re-wet, and / or stability in water. storage and viscosity at subnormal temperatures, that is, temperatures below the nopinal ambient temperature, for example 25 ° C. The compositions are packaged together with instructions for use at higher levels to provide the vain benefits. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is known to use fabric softening compounds to treat fabrics for static control purposes and to provide benefits of softness. However, it has not been recognized that fabric softeners can provide some maintenance of color to color fabrics. Concentrated transparent compositions containing fabric softening active agents with ester and / or amide bonds are described in co-pending application Serial No. 08 / 679,694, filed on July 1996 in the name of E. H. Wahl, T. Trinh, E. P. Gosselink, J.C.Letton, and M. R. Sivik, entitled "Fabpc Softening Compound / Composition", said application is incorporated herein by reference. The preferred fabric softening active agents in said applications are all materials with biodegradable ester bonds, which contain, as hydrophobic groups large, unsaturated and / or branched chains.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION It has been found that the softening active agents used at high levels, for example about 50% more than normal, provide certain unexpected results in terms of fabric care benefits. More specifically, the use of more than about 150%, preferably about 200% to about 600%, preferably about 250% to about 500%, and even preferably about 300% to about 400%, of normal use, provides at least one selected benefit of improved color protection; reduced wrinkle formation; improved integrity of the fabric; improved softness; and reduced static; preferably without adversely affecting the water absorbency and / or the fabric feel and / or the fabric coloration. These high levels of fabric softening active agent have been shown to provide remarkable color maintenance, protection and / or recovery of coior fabrics, especially cotton fabrics, improved wrinkle benefit, improved fiber integrity, and improved anti-static benefits, in addition to a high level of softness, especially when added to the rinse water. It is very convenient to use a fabric softening composition to be added in the rinse, especially liquid compositions. In a preferred aspect, the invention comprises the process of applying to fabrics (treatment), especially those that they comprise colored fabrics, especially cotton and cotton combined fabrics, for example cotton and polyester blends, a highly unsaturated fabric softening active compound having two long hydrocarbon chains, preferably containing at least two C 2 -C 2 hydrocarbyl groups, but not more than one being less than C12 and then the other is at least C16, with an iodine value (IV) of from about 70 to about 140, preferably from about 80 to about 130; and is most preferred from about 90 to about 115, and / or branched chains. The softening active ingredients herein, preferably, have long hydrocarbon chains which, if present in a fatty acid, said fatty acid would have a titer of less than about 30 ° C, preferably less than about 25 ° C, preferably less. about 20 ° C, and less than about 18 ° C is very preferred. Said softening active compound is preferably selected from the active ingredients described hereinafter. The typical recommended use of current fabric softeners is approximately 2.4 g (of softener active compound) / kg (of fabrics) or less, with the recommended use for extra softness of approximately 3.15 g / kg. Both levels of use of these current fabric softeners will provide some color maintenance. However, continuous use at higher levels of current fabric softeners, they will cause the fabrics to feel too greasy / oily for some consumers and will reduce the ability of the fabrics to absorb water quickly. The preferred use of highly unsaturated and / or highly branched fabric softening active ingredients allows the use of higher levels of fabric softening active ingredients on a regular basis to provide color maintenance and appearance benefits, less wrinkle formation, protection against to wear the fabric, improved softness, antistatic benefits, etc., without causing any adverse sensation or ability to re-wet. The level of fabric softener active compound (defined by the ratio between grams of softener active compound and kilograms of fabrics) necessary to provide some softening of the fabric, is at least about 1, but the improved performance of the benefits described herein requires a level of fabric softener active compound of at least about 3, typically at least about 3.3 to about 14, preferably about 4 to about 14, preferably about 5 to about 12, and is highly preferred to about 6 to about 10 g / kg of fabric. The nature of fabric care benefits is that it is highly convenient to use the highest levels of fabric softener to obtain the benefits. However, the lack of evidence of these benefits, and the associated cost with respect to the higher levels, requires that the products that can be used to provide the benefits be packaged in Containers along with instructions for use of the highest levels of softener needed to provide the benefits, and with information as to what level provides what benefits. For some benefits, the level is important. Therefore, the invention also comprises packaging containing fabric softening active compound, said packaging in association with information indicating to the consumer, in words and / or by means of images, that the use of the compositions will provide fabric care benefits that they include color maintenance benefits and, when the fabric softener active ingredients are highly unsaturated and / or branched, this information may comprise claiming superiority without appreciable loss of water absorbency and / or undesirable "feel" of the fabric. In a very convenient variation, the packaging carries the information that indicates to the consumer that the use of the active fabric softener compound provides maintenance of color and / or restoration of color to the fabrics.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION I. The process As stated above, the softening active ingredients, especially those described herein which contain at least two hydrocarbyl groups of Cß-C_ > 2, but not more than one being less than C12, and then the other is at least C.6, the groups having an IV of about 70 to about 140, and / or being branched, preferably unsaturated, they can provide surprisingly good benefits when used at a level of at least 50% more than cal use, that is about 1.5-2.5 grams of softening active compound per kilogram of fabrics. More specifically, the use of more than about 150%, preferably from about 200% to about 600%, preferably from about 250% to about 500%, and most preferred from about 300% to about 400% of normal use, provides at least one selected benefit of improved color protection and / or maintenance, for example recovery and / or restoration; reduced wrinkle formation; integrity of the improved fiber; improved softness; and reduced static. When the preferred softening active ingredients described herein are used, benefits can be obtained without adversely affecting the water absorbency and / or fabric feel and / or fabric coloration. The more traditional highly saturated softening active ingredients, or intermediate saturated active ingredients, may provide some of the same benefits. For example, the use of at least 50% more than normal use of any softener, provides some enhanced color protection of the fabrics. However, usually said higher level of these conventional softeners causes an unacceptable loss of water absorbency and / or causes the fabric to feel greasy / oily. Usages at even higher levels can cause even more problems.

The level of color protection goes almost as a straight line with the increase in use. Therefore, it is important to use as much as possible for maximum color protection. Softness, antistatic effects and wrinkle reduction also improve with the use of more softener in the same way that improves color protection. Even at three times the normal level of use, there is still improvement from more softener. The benefits are greater for cotton. The less obvious benefit occurs when the level of use is greater than twice normal use, for example more than two and a half times normal use, preferably at least three times normal use, and most preferably four times normal use. At these levels, the fabric is truly protected from damage, even in the next wash cycle. This benefit can be seen in the lack of lye in the lye filter after drying the fabric in an automatic dryer. The popularity of permanent press (DP) cotton garments continues to grow. DP finishes are popular in heavy garments such as loose trousers for men (currently representing 45% of loose cotton pants for men and 25% of all loose pants for men.) DP finishes contain DMDHEU interlaced with celluloses within fibers of cotton to provide easy care (less wrinkles) The interlacing of the cellulose chains produces fiber stiffness, leading to a greater propensity to abrasion compared to non-DP garments The result: DP garments are observed used / worn in a few cycles of wash (< 5) compared to non-DP garments. The use of the products of this invention can reduce the abrasion of garments, especially the DP treated fabrics, with the result that the fabrics look newer and last longer. Additionally, it is very convenient for color protection to optionally have at least one effective amount of an additional color protective ingredient, selected from the group consisting of: chlorine scavenger, which provides protection against running water in the washing process; dye transfer inhibitors, which can provide additional protection for fabrics that "bleed" fugitive dyes in the washing operation; dye fixatives that provide some stability to the dyes on the fabrics to be washed; chelators for metals such as copper that cause dye changes in dyes; dirt removing polymers that reduce the deposition and / or redeposition of visible dirt to improve the overall appearance of the fabric; and mixtures thereof. Mixtures of color protectors are convenient, since there is usually more than one mechanism of damage. It is also useful in certain cases to add protection for fading by the sun, as described in the US patent. 5,474,691, Severns, issued December 12, 1995, entitled "DRYER-ADDED FABRIC TREATMENT ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE CONTAINING ANTIOXIDANT AND SUNSCREEN COMPOUNDS FOR SUN FADE PROTECTION OF FABRICS".

II. Packing with instructions for use The nature of these benefits is such that it is very convenient to use the highest levels of softener to obtain the benefits. However, as stated above, the lack of evidence of these benefits, and the associated cost with respect to the higher levels, make it necessary that the products that can be used to provide the benefits be packaged in containers along with instructions for using the levels higher softener, needed to provide the benefits, which include at least one selected benefit of improved color protection; reduced wrinkle formation, improved fiber integrity; improved softness; and reduced static; without adversely affecting the absorbency of water and / or the fabric feel and / or the coloring of the fabric, and with the information as to what level provides what benefits. For some benefits, the level is important. For example, use less than twice normal use, can actually cause more fiber loss. It is essential, for fiber protection, to use at least approximately two and a half times normal use. It is also important to assure the consumer that use at such high levels is safe, for example, it does not cause adverse effects such as loss of water absorbency of the fabric, oily or greasy feel of the fabric, and / or discoloration of the fabric. , that the consumer commonly experiences with commercial fabric softener compositions available commercially. Without certainty, the consumer may not get all the benefits available. In this way, it is important that the packaging contain the active fabric softening compound, are in association with information indicating to the consumer in words and / or images, that the use of the compositions will provide fabric care benefits including color maintenance benefits and / or apapencia , and this information may comprise the claim of superiority without appreciable loss of water absorbency or undesirable "feel", or discoloration of the fabric. In a very convenient variation, the packaging carries the information that indicates to the consumer that the use of at least about one and a half times the normal use of the active fabric softener compound provides color maintenance and / or color restoration for the fabrics, and / or highly improved softness, and / or improved effects against static, even as good as those normally obtained by softener products added in the dryer, and / or improved wrinkle benefits and / or the use of a softener level of fabric of at least approximately two and a half times normal use, will provide use benefits for the fabric. lll. Fabric Softener Active Compound The present process uses compositions containing as an essential component, from about 2% to about 80%, preferably from about 13% to about 75%, preferably from about 17% to about 70%, and from about 19% to about 65% by weight of the composition, of an active compound is very preferred.

Fabric softener, either normal or preferably preferred, selected from the compounds identified hereinafter, and mixtures thereof for liquid fabric softener compositions added in the rinse. For aggregate compositions in the dryer, the levels are from about 1% to 99% by weight of the compositions, preferably from about 1% to about 80%, preferably from about 20% to about 70%, and is most preferred from about 25% to about 60% of fabric softening component. For spray compositions, the levels are from about 0.05% to about 10%, preferably from 0.1% to about 7%, preferably from 0.5% to about 5%. The fabric softening active ingredients that can be used herein are described, at least generically for basic structures, in the U.S. Patents. Nos. 3,408,361, Mannheimer, issued October 26, 1968; 4,709,045; Kubo et al., Issued on November 24, 1987; 4,233,451, Pracht et al., Issued November 11, 1980; 4,127,489, Pracht et al., Issued November 28, 1979; 3,689,424, Berg et al., Issued September 5, 1972; 4,128,485, Baumann et al., Issued December 5, 1978; 4, 161, 604, Elister et al., Issued July 17, 1979; 4,189,593, Wechsler et al., Issued February 19, 1980; 4,339,391, Hoffman et al., Issued July 13, 1982; 3,861, 870, Edwards and Díehl; 4,308,151, Cambre; 3,886,075, Bernardino; 4,233,164, Davis; 4,401, 578, Verbruggen; 3,974,076, Wíersema and Rieke; 4,237,016, Rudkin, Clint, and Young; 4,885,102, Yamamura et al., Issued December 5, 1989, 4,937,008, Yamamura et al., Issued June 26, 1990; and 5,133,885, Contor et al., issued July 28, 1992; Case 4768C, Trinh et al .; and European Patent Applications 91 / 336,267, Rutzen et al. and 91 / 423,894, Contor et al. and International Patent WO 91/01295, Trius et al., Published on February 7, 1991, all these patents and applications are incorporated herein by reference. For compositions added to the dryer, the active ingredients described in copending application Serial No., filed "DRYER-ADDED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION", are especially suitable.

USAGE TO PROVIDE COLOR AND OHTER FABRIC APPEARANCE BENEFITS "by JW Smith, A. Corona, T. Trinh, and R. Wu (Procter &Gamble case No. 6855), this application is incorporated herein by reference. Preferred fabrics for liquid compositions that are added in the rinse are described in U.S. Patent No. 4,661, 269, issued April 28, 1987 in the names of Toan Trinh, Errol H. Wahl, Donald M. Swartley and Ronald L. Hemingway, said patent is incorporated herein by reference Examples of suitable amine softeners that can be used in the present invention are described in copending application Serial No. 60,054,141, filed July 29, 1997, entitled "CONCENTRATE, STABLE, PREFERABLY CLEAR, FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AMINE FABRIC SOFTENER "by K. A. Grimm, D. R. Bacon, T. Trinh, E. H. Wahl, and H. B. Tordil (case number 6776P of Procter & Gamble), said request is incorporated herein by reference. The preferred fabric treatment process herein uses highly wetted and / or branched, preferably biodegradable fabric softener active compound, selected from the softener active ingredients of highly matured and / or branched fabrics identified hereinafter, and mixtures thereof. the same. These softening active ingredients of highly unsaturated and / or branched fabrics have the properties required to allow high levels of use. Specifically, when deposited at high levels on the fabrics, the softening active ingredients of highly unsaturated and / or branched fabrics do not create a "greasy / oily" feel like the more more fully saturated more conventional compounds. In addition, the softening active ingredients of highly unsaturated and / or branched fabrics provide fabrics that have excellent water absorbency after drying. Other fabric softening active ingredients that provide fabric softening and good water absorbency can also be used in the fabric softening compositions and methods of the present invention. The water absorbency, measured according to the horizontal gravimetric wicking effect (HGW) ppjeba, as described hereinafter, of cotton samples treated with high levels of use of softening compositions of this invention, should be at least about 75%, preferably at least about 85%, preferably 100%, and most preferably more than 100% as absorbent as cotton samples not treated with a fabric softening composition. This relative absorbency of water is referred to below as the relative water absorbency HGW. In addition, the preferred transparent fabric conditioning compositions described herein allow the use of a high level with minimal discoloration of the fabric that is commonly observed with conventional fabric softening compositions when used at high levels. The benefits provided by the intense use include superior softness, static control and especially maintenance of the appearance of the fabric including recovery of the appearance of the color of the fabric, improved color integrity and anti-wrinkle benefits. As it has been demonstrated recently, the maintenance of color is an important attribute in the mind of the consumer. Colored garments that are otherwise usable are often discarded or not used because of their unacceptable appearance. This invention provides improved appearance to garments, especially cotton, which is currently the preferred fabric. The greatest improvement is observed when drying the fabrics in a conventional automatic tumble dryer. Preferred fabric softeners of the invention comprise a major part of the following compounds: The unsaturated compounds preferably have at least about 3%, for example about 3% a about 30% of active softening compound containing polynaturated groups Normally, the polyunsaturated groups in the active ingredients may not be desired, since they tend to be much more unstable than even the monounsaturated groups. The presence of these highly-matured materials makes it very convenient, and for the preferred higher levels of polynaturation, essential, that the softening ingredients of highly unsaturated and / or branched fabrics and / or the compositions herein contain antibacterial agents, antioxidants, and / or reducing materials to protect the active ingredients from degradation. Long chain hydrocarbon groups may also comprise branched chains, eg of isostearic acid, for at least part of the groups. The total active compound represented by the branched chain groups, when present, is typically from about 1% to about 100%, preferably from approximately 20% to approximately 50% Preferred fabric softener active compound of quaternary ammonium diester (1) The first type of DEQA preferably comprises, as the main active compound, compounds of formula . { R 4 -m - N + - [(CH 2) n - Y - R 1] m} TO- wherein each substituent R is hydrogen, a short chain alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group of Ci-Cβ, preferably of C 1 -C 3, e.g., methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl and the like, poly (alkoxy) group of C2-3), preferably by ethoxy, benzyl, or mixtures thereof; each m is 2 or 3; each n is from 1 to approximately 4; each Y is -0 (0) C-, -NR-C (O) -, -C (0) -NR-, or -0 (0) -C-, the sum of carbons in each R1, plus one when Y is -0- (0) C- or -NR-C (O) -, is C12-22, preferably C- | 4-C20, each R1 a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group. (As used herein, the "percentage of softening active compound" which contains a given R1 group, is based on taking a percentage of the total active compound based on the percentage in which the given R1 group is of the total of R1 groups present). These softening compositions of biodegradable quaternary ammonium fabrics preferably contain the group C (0) R1, which is derived mainly from unsaturated fatty acids, for example oleic acid, the preferred polyunsaturated fatty acids, and / or saturated fatty acids, and / or fatty acids partially hydrogenated from natural sources, for example derived from animal fats or vegetable oils and / or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils such as canola oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, oil of the tallow tree, rice bran oil, etc. In other preferred embodiments, the fatty acids have the following approximate distributions: rupo fatty acyl FA1 FA2 FA3 FA4 FA5 C12 trace trace 0 0 0 C14 3 3 0 0 0 C16 4 4 5 5 5 C18 0 0 5 6 6 C14: 1 3 3 0 0 0 C16: 1 11 7 0 0 3 C18: 1 74 73 71 68 67 C18: 2 4 8 8 11 11 C18: 3 0 1 1 2 2 C20: 1 0 0 2 2 2 C20 and more 0 0 2 0 0 Unknown 0 0 6 6 7 Total 99 99 100 100 102 IV 86-90 88-95 99 100 95 cis / trans (C18: 1) 20-30 20-30 4 5 5 TPU 4 9 10 13 13 Non-limiting examples of FA's are as follows: Band acrylic group FA10 FA11 C14 0 1 C16 11 25 C18 4 20 C14: 1 1 0 C16: 1 1 0 C18: 1 27 45 C18: 2 50 6 C18: 3 7 0 Unknown 0 3 Total 100 100 IV 125-138 56 cis / trans No 7 (C18: 1) available TPU 57 6 FA10 is prepared from a soybean fatty acid, and FA11 is prepared from a slightly hydrogenated tallow fatty acid. FA11 is useful as part of a mixture of fatty acids, as it is relatively inexpensive.

The iodine value (hereinafter referred to as "IV", as used herein, is based on the iodine number of an "original" fatty acid or fatty acid "corresponding", that is, is used to define a level of unsaturation for a group R1 which is the same as the level of unsaturation that would be present in a fatty acid containing the same group R1) of the original fatty acids of this group R1 is preferably from about 70 to about 140, preferably from about 80 to about 130; it is highly preferred on average from about 90 to about 115. It is preferred that at least most of the fatty acyl groups are unsaturated, for example from about 50% to about 100%, preferably from about 55% to about 95% , preferably from about 60% to about 90%, and that the total level of active compound containing unsaturated fatty acyl groups (TPU) is from about 3% to about 30%. The cis / trans ratio of the unsaturated fatty acyl groups is important, with a preferred cis / trans ratio of 1: 1 to about 50: 1, the minimum being 1: 1, preferably at least 3: 1, and preferably from about 4: 1 to about 20: 1. The unsaturated fatty acid groups, including the preferred polyunsaturated, not only provide surprisingly effective softening, but also provide better absorbency characteristics and good anti-static characteristics, and superior recovery after freezing and thawing. These highly satared / branched materials provide excellent softening reducing to the same time the loss of water absorbency and the "greasy" feeling of the fabric.

These two characteristics allow to use higher levels of softener than are ordinarily desirable, which provides additional benefits including remarkable maintenance of color, protection and / or recovery of colored fabrics, especially colored cotton and fabrics with cotton blends, improved benefits against wrinkle formation, improved fiber integrity, that is, less damage to fabrics, improved benefits against static, and a high level of softness. The typical recommended use of current fabric softeners is approximately 2.4 g (active softener compound) / kg (fabrics) or less, and the recommended use for extra softness is approximately 3.15 g / kg. Both levels of use of these current fabric softeners will provide some color maintenance. However, the continued use of higher levels of the current fabric softeners will cause the fabrics to feel too greasy / oily for some consumers, and will reduce the ability of the fabrics to absorb water quickly. The preferred use of the highly unsaturated and / or highly branched fabric softening active ingredients allows the use of higher levels of fabric softening active ingredients on a regular basis to provide improved maintenance / color appearance benefits, not the formation of friends. , protection against fabric wear, improved smoothing, antistatic benefits, etc., without causing any adverse sensation / rehydration ability problem. The softener active compound level of fabrics (defined by the ratio of grams of active softener to kilograms of fabrics) necessary to provide some fabric softening, is at least 1, but the improved performance of benefits described herein requires a fabric softener active level of at least about 3, typically at least about 3.3 to about 14, preferably from about 4 to about 14, preferably about 5. to about 12, and from about 6 to about 10 g / kg of fabric is very preferred. Highly unsaturated materials are also easier to formulate in concentrated premixes that keep their viscosity low and therefore are easier to process, eg, pump, mix, etc. These highly unsaturated matepals, with only a low amount of solvent that is normally associated with such materials, ie, from about 5% to about 20%, preferably from about 8% to about 25%, most preferably about 10% to about 20% by weight of the total softener / solvent mixture, they are also easier to formulate in concentrated stable dispersion compositions of the present invention, even at ambient temperatures. This ability to process active compounds at low temperatures is especially important for polyunsaturated groups, since it minimizes degradation. Additional protection against degradation can be provided when the compounds and Softening compositions contain antioxidants, and / or effective reducing agents, as described below. It is understood that the substituents R and R 1 may be optionally substituted with various groups such as alkoxyl or hydroxyl groups, as long as the R groups retain their basically hydrophobic character. Preferred compounds can be considered as biodegradable diester variations of ditallowdimethylammonium chloride (hereinafter referred to as "DTDMAC"), which is a widely used fabric softener. A preferred long DEQA chain is DEQA prepared from sources containing High levels of polyunsaturation, that is, N, N-di (acii-ox-ethyl) -N, N-dimethylammonium chloride, wherein the acyl derives from fatty acids containing sufficient polyunsaturation. As used herein, when diester is specified, it may include the monoester that is present. Preferably, at least about 80% of DEQA is in the diester form, and from 0% to about 20% can be DEQA monoester (e.g., in formula (1), m is 2 and a group YR1 is "H", -C (0) NR-, or "-C- (0) -OH") To soften under washing conditions without transfer or low detergent transfer, the percentage of the monoester should be as low as possible, preferably no more than approximately 5%. However, under high conditions of transfer of builder or anionic surfactant, a little monoester or monoamide may be preferred. The total proportions of diester to monoester, or diamide to monoamide, are approximately 100: 1 to about 2 1, preferably about 50 1 to about 5 1, most preferably about 13 1 to about 8 1 Under high detergent transfer conditions, the di / monoester ratio is preferably about 11 1 The monoester level or monoamide present can be controlled in the manufacture of the DEQA The above compounds, used as the ester-amine or amido-amine softening material, quartered biodegradable in the practice of this invention, can be prepared using the normal reaction chemistry. a diester vapation of DTDMAC, an amine of the formula RN (CH2CH2? H) 2 is esterified in both hydroxyl groups with an acid chloride of the formula R1 C (0) CI, and then quaternized with an alkyl halide, F! X, to provide the desired reaction product (wherein R and R ^ are as defined above) However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the chemical arts that this reaction sequence allows a wide selection of agents to be prepared. Another DEQA softening active compound which is suitable for the formulation of the liquid concentrated fabric softening compositions of the present invention, has the above formula (1) wherein a group R is a hydroxy alkyl group of C 1 -C 4, or a polyalkoxy group, preferably hydroxyalkyl, preferably a hydroxyethyl group An example of said compound active hydroxyethyl ester, is d? (ac? lox? et? l) methylsulfate (2- hydrox? et? l) -met? lamon? o, wherein the acyl derives from the fatty acids described hereinbefore, eg, oleic acid. The compositions may also contain DEQA's of formula (1) having more saturated hydrophobic groups. The compositions may also contain a medium chain ammonium cationic fabric softening compound, including DEQA, having the formula (1) above and / or the following formula (2), wherein: Each Y is -0- (0) C-, - (R) N- (0) C-, -C (0) -N (R) -, or -C (0) -0-, preferably -0- (0) C-, m is 2 or 3, preferably 2; each n is 1 to 4, preferably 2; each R is as defined beforehand; each R1 or hydrophobic group YR1 is a substituted hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl substituent of C8-, preferably C12-14 (the IV is preferably about 10 or less, preferably less than about 5) [The sum of carbons in The hydrophobic group is the number of carbon atoms in the R 'group. or ßn the group YR1 when Y is -0- (0) C- or - (R) N- (0) C-] and the counterion, A ', is the same as above. Preferably, A 'does not include phosphate salts. The saturated C8-C-14 fatty acyl groups can be pure derivatives or can be of mixed chain lengths. Suitable sources of fatty acid for such fatty acyl groups are coconut, lauric, caprylic and cappucc acid.

For hydrocarbyl groups of C-i2-C- | 4 (or C11-C13), the groups are preferably saturated, for example, the IV is preferably less than about 10, preferably less than about 5. It is understood that the substituents R and they may be optionally substituted with a number of groups such as alkoxy or hydroxyl groups and may be straight or branched, as long as the radicals R! maintain their basically hydrophobic character. (2) A second type of active compound DEQA has the general formula: [R3N'fCH2CH (YR1) (CH2YR1)] A wherein each of Y, R, R1 and A "have the same meanings as before, Such compounds include those having the formula: [CH3] 3 N (+) [CH2CH (CH20 (0) CR1) 0 (0) CR1] CI (-) wherein each R is a methyl or ethyl group and preferably each R1 is on the scale of C- | 5 to C19. As used herein, when the diester is specified, it may include the monoester that is present. The amount of monoester that may be present is the same as in DEQA d).

These types of agents and general methods for producing them are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,137,180, Naik et al., Issued on January 30, 1979, which is incorporated herein by reference. An example of a preferred DEQA of formula (2) is the active fabric softener compound of "propyl" -saturated ammonium ester having the formula 1, 2-d? (Ac? Lox?) - 3-trimethylammoniopropane chloride, where the acyl is the same as that of FA5. Active DEQAs herein may contain a low level of fatty acids, which may be from the unreacted starting material, and / or as a byproduct of any partial degradation, eg, hydrolysis, of the softening active ingredients in the composition finished It is preferred that the free fatty acid level be low, preferably below about 10% and most preferably below about 5% by weight of the softening active. (3) The DEQA active ingredients described hereinabove also include the neutralized amine softening active ingredients wherein at least one R group is a hydrogen atom. A non-limiting example of active ingredients of this type is the (unsaturated alkoxy-ethyl-ethyl-chloride) (unsaturated alkylamide-methyl ether-methylammonium chloride salt. Other examples of suitable amine softeners are described in copending application No. 60 / 054,141, filed July 29, 19997, entitled "CONCENTRATED, STABLE, PREFERABLY CLEAR, FABRIC SOFTENER" by K. A. Grimm et al.

The softening active compound may also comprise the following: (3) Softener that has the formula: F _, - m-N < +) -R1m A " In which each m is 2 or 3, each R1 is a substituted hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl substituent of G.-C22, preferably C14-C20, but not more than one is about C12 and then the other is at least about 16, preferably C 10 -C 20 alkyl or alkenyl (unsaturated alkyl, including polyunsaturated alkyl, also sometimes referred to as "alkylene"), preferably C 2 -C 18 alkyl or alkenyl and wherein the iodine number of an acid fat containing this group R1 is from about 70 to about 140, preferably from about 80 to about 130; and preferably from about 90 to about 115, with a cis / trans ratio of from about 1: 1 to about 50: 1, the minimum being 1: 1, preferably from about 2: 1 to about 40: 1, preferably from about about 3: 1 to about 30: 1, and is most preferred from about 4: 1 to about 20: 1; each R1 may also preferably be a branched-chain C14-C22 alkyl group, preferably a branched-chain C16-C8 group; every R is H or a short chain alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group of C? -Ce preferably C1-C3, for example methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl and the like, benzyl or (R20) 2_.H; and A "is a compact anion with the softener, preferably chloride, bromide, methylisulfate, etiisulfate, sulfate and nitrate, preferably chloride and methylsulfate; (4) softener having the formula: In which each of R, R1 and A-, have the definitions given above; each R2 is an alkylene group of C.-β, preferably an ethylene group; and G is an oxygen atom or a group -NR-; (5) Softener that have the formula: wherein R1, R2 and G are as defined above; (6) reaction products of substantially unsaturated and / or branched chain fatty acids with dialkylene in terms of, for example, a molecular ratio of about 2.1, said reaction products contain compounds of the formula: R1-C (0) -NH -R2-NH-R3-NH-C (0) -R1 wherein R1, R2, are defined as above, and each R3 is an alkylene group of C6, preferably an ethylene group; (7) Softener that have the formula: [R1-C (0) -NR-R2-N (R) 2-R3-NR-C (0) -R1] + A " wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and A "are as defined beforehand; (8) the fatty acid reaction product exceeds substantially ipsaturated and / or branched chain with hydroxyalkylalkylenediamines in a molecular ratio of about 2: 1, said reaction products contain compounds of the formula: R1-C (0) -NH-R2-N (R30H) -C (0) -R1 wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above; (9) Softener that has the formula: wherein R, R1, R2, and A- are as defined above; Y (10) mixtures thereof. Examples of the compound (3) are dialkylenedimethylammonium salts such as dicanoladimethylammonium chloride, dicanladimethylammonium methylisulfate, partially hydrogenated soybean, cis / trans ratio of about 4: 1) dimethylolmop, dioleyldimethylammonium chloride. Dioleldimethylammonium chloride and di (canola) dimethylammonium chloride are preferred. An example of commercially available alkylene dimethyl ammonium salts used in the present invention is dioleyldimethylammonium chloride available from Witco Corporation under the brand name Adogen® 472. An example of compound (4) is 1-methyl-1-oleiiamidoethyl-2-methylisphate. -oleimimidazolinium, wherein R1 is an aliphatic acyclic C15-C17 hydrocarbon group, R2 is an ethylene group, G is an NH group, R5 is a methyl group and A- is a methylisulfate anion, commercially available from Witco Corporation, under Adogen® brand 3690. An example of compound (5) is 1-oleylamidoethyl-2-oleylimidazoline, wherein R1 is an aliphatic acyclic hydrocarbon group of C15-Ci7, R2 is an ethylene group, G is an NH group.

An example of compound (6) is the reaction product of oleic acids with diethylene glycine in a molecular ratio of about 2: 1, said mixture of reaction product contains N, N "-dioleoidietilentpamine, with the formula: R1-C (0) ~ NH-CH2 ~ CHz-NH- CH2-CH2-NH ~ C (0) ~ R1 wherein R1-C (0) is an oleyl group of a commercially available oleic acid derived from a vegetable or animal source, such as Emersol® 223LL or Emersol® 7021, available from Henkel Corporation, and R2 and R3 are ethylene divaleptes gpjpos . An example of compound (7) is a softener based on amidoamine digrasa having the formula: [R1-C (0) ~ NH-CH2CH2-N (CH3) (CH2CH20H) -CH2CH2-NH-C (0) -R1] + CH3SO4- in which R -C (0) is an oleyl group, commercially available of Witco Corportion, under the Varisoft® 222LT brand. An example of compound (8) is the reaction product of oleic acids with N-2-hydroxyethylethylenediamine in a molecular ratio of about 2: 1, said reaction product mixture containing a compound of the formula having the formula: R, ~ C (0) ~ NH ~ CH2CH2-N (CH2CH2? H) ~ C (0) ~ R1 wherein R1-C (O) is an oieyl group of a commercially available oleic acid derived from a vegetable or animal source, such as Emersol® 223LL or Emersol® 7021, available from Henkel Corporation. An example of compound (9) is the dicentarmario compound that has the formula: In which R1 is derived from oleic acid, and the compound is available from the Witco Company. The above individual (active) compounds can be used individually or as mixtures. Another type of optional but highly convenient cationic compound which can be used in combination with the above-mentioned softening active ingredients, are the compounds containing a long-chain C8-C22 acyclic hydrocarbon group, selected from the group consisting of: wherein R7 is hydrogen or a saturated alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group of C-C4, and R and A "are as defined hereinabove; (11) Quaternary acyclic ammonium salts having the formula: [R1 - N (R5) 2 -R6] + A wherein R5 and R6 are C1-C4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, and R1 and A- are as defined hereinabove, (12) substituted imidazolinium salts having the formula: N - - CH, // N - - CH, A? Wherein R7 is hydrogen or a saturated alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group of C1-C4, and R1 and A "are as defined above herein; (13) Substituted imidazolinium salts having the formula: wherein R5 is an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group of C.-C4, and R1, R2 and A "are as defined above, (14) alkyl pyridinium salts having the formula: wherein R4 an aliphatic acyclic hydrocarbon group of C8-C22, and A "is an anion, and (15) alkanamide alkylene pyridinium salts having the formula: T wherein R1, R2 and A "are as defined hereinbefore, and mixtures thereof Examples of the compound (11) are monoalkenyltrimethylammonium salts such as monooleitrimethylammonium chloride, mochanolatrimethylammonium chloride, and soyatrimethylammonium chloride Preference is given to monooleyltrimethylammonium chloride, and monocanelatpmethylammonium Other examples of compound (11) are soyatpmethylammonium chloride available from Witco Corporation, under the brand Adogen® 415, eruciltpmethylammonium chloride, wherein R1 is a C22 hydrocarbon group derived from a natural source, soyadimethylammonium ethylsulfate wherein R1 is a C16-C18 hydrocarbon group, R5 is a methyl group, R1 is an ethyl group, and A "is an ethyl sulfate anion, and methylene chloride (2-hydroxyl et? l) ole? lamonium, wherein R is a hydrocarbon group of Cie, R5 is a 2-hydroxyl group, and Rd is a methyl group. An example of compound (13) is ethyl-sulfate of 1-et? 1-1 - (2-H? Drox? Et? L) -2-? Soheptadec? L? Dazol? N? O, where R1 is a hydrocarbon group of C17, R2 is an ethylene group, R5 is a gn po po , and A "is an ethyl sulfate anion.

Anion A In the cationic nitrogen salts herein, the anion A ", which is any anion compatible with the softener, provides electrical neutrality.Most frequently, the anion used to provide electrical neutrality in these salts is a strong acid, especially a halogenide such as chloride, bromide or iodide However, other anions such as methylsulfate, ethylsulfate, acetate, formate, sulfate, carbonate and the like may be used. Chloride and the methylsulfate herein are preferred as the anion A.

IV. Compositions The compositions herein may comprise liquid compositions which may be dispersions or transparencies.

A. Dispersion compositions Stable "dispersion" compositions such as those described in co-pending United States patent application can be prepared Sept. 08 / 461,207, filed June 5, 1995, by EH Wahl et al. ., said request is incorporated herein by reference. Further suitable optional components are described below, in addition to the active softening compound. The liquid dispersion compositions herein can be both diluted and concentrated, but are preferably concentrated. They may contain: I. from about 2% to about 40%, preferably from about 13% to about 35%, preferably from about 17% to about 30%, and from about 19% to about 28% by weight is most preferred. of the composition, of any of the fabric softening active ingredients described above, said fabric softening active is in the form of a stable dispersion; II. optionally, from about 0% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 5%, and preferably from about 0.2% to about 2.5% perfume; lll optionally, from about 0% to about 2%, preferably from about 0.01% to about 02%, and from about 0.035% to about 0 1% of stabilizer, and IV. the remainder is a liquid vehicle comprising water and optionally from about 5% to about 30%, preferably from about 8% to about 25%, and from about 10% to about 20% by weight of the composition is highly preferred. water soluble organic solvent; the viscosity of the composition is less than 500 cps, preferably less than about 400 cps, preferably less than about 200 cps, and recovery to less than about 1000 cps, preferably less than about 500 cps, and is very preferred less of approximately 200 cps after freezing and thawing.

B. Transparent Compositions The compositions may be transparent and comprise: I. from about 5% to about 80%, preferably from about 13% to about 75%, preferably from about 17% to about 70%, and is most preferred from about 19% to about 65% by weight of the composition of any of the fabric softening active ingredients described above, and especially of biodegradable fabric softener active compound selected from the group consisting of 1-softener having the formula wherein each substituent R is a short-chain alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group of Ci-Cß, preferably of C 1 -C 3, vg methyl (most preferred), ethyl, propyl, hydroxythia and the like, benzyl, or mixtures thereof, each m is 2 or 3, each n is from 1 to about 4, each Y is -G (0) C-, -C (0) -G- where G is an oxygen atom or -NR-, the sum of carbons in each R ^, plus one when Y is -0- (0) C-, is C1222, preferably C-14-C20. each R1 being a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group, preferably, alkyl, mono-unsaturated alkylene and polynunsaturated alkylene groups, the IV being from about 70 to about 140, preferably from about 80 to about 130, and preferably from about 90 to about 115, and the cis / trans ratio is from about 1 1 to about 50 1, the minimum being 1 1, preferably from about 2 1 to about 40 1, preferably from about 3 1 to about 30 1, and is most preferred from about 4 1 to about 20 1, with the active compound softener containing alkylene polyunsaturated groups preferably in at least about 3% by weight of the total active softener compound present; and wherein the counterion, A ", can be any anion compatible with the softener, preferably chloride, bromide, methylsulfate or nitrate, preferably chloride; 2. softener having the formula: [R3N + CH2CH (YR1) (CH2YR1)] A wherein each of Y, R, R and XH have the same meanings as above; and 3. mixtures thereof; II. less than about 40%, preferably from about 10% to about 38%, preferably from about 12% to about 25%, and from about 14% to about 20% by weight of the main solvent composition is preferred, having a ClogP of from about 0.15 to about 0.64, preferably from about 0.25 to about 0.62, and is most preferred from about 0.40 to about 0.60, and preferably has some degree of asymmetry, said main solvent preferably comprises 1,2-hexanediol, or alternatively 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (TMPD) and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, with the scale of relations between TMPD and 1, 4-c? Clohexanod? Metapol for good phase stability, especially phase stability at low temperature, from about 80 20 to about 50 50 preferably about 75, III optionally but preferably from 0% to about 15%, preferably from about 0 1% to about 8%, and preferably from about 02% to about 5% perfume, optionally IV, from 0% to about 2%, preferably from about 0% to about 0 2%, and preferably from about 0 035% to about 0 1%, of a stabilizer, V optionally but preferably, an effective amount sufficient to improve the clarity of water soluble solvents of low molecular weight such as ethanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, propylene carbonate, hexylene glycol, etc., said water soluble solvents are at a level that will not form transparent compositions by themselves, optionally VI onal but preferable, an effective amount for improving the transparency, of calcium salt and / or magnesium soluble in water, preferably chloride and V, the remainder is water The pH of the compositions should be from about 1 to 5, preferably from about approximately 2 5 a about 4.5, preferably about 3 about 4 Main solvent for clear compositions The suitability of any major solvent for the formulation of concentrated liquid fabric softener compositions, preferably transparent, with the required stability, is surprisingly selective. Suitable solvents can be selected based on their octanol / water partition coefficient (P). The octanol / water partition coefficient of a principal solvent is the ratio between its equilibrium concentration in octanol and in water. The partition coefficients of the main solvent ingredients of this invention are conveniently given in the form of their base logarithm 10, logP. The logP of many ingredients has been reported; for example, the Pomona92 database, available from Daylight Chemical Information Systems, Inc. (Daylight CIS), Irvine, California, contains many of them along with quotes from the original literature. However, the logP values are more conveniently calculated through the "CLOGP" program, also available from Daylight CIS. This program also lists experimental logP values when they are available in the Pomona92 database. The "calculated logP" (ClogP) is determined by the approximation of Hansch and Leo fragments (see A. Leo in Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, PG Sammens, JB Taylor and CA Ramsden, Eds. , page 295 Pergamon Press, 1990, incorporated herein by reference). The approximation of fragments is based on the chemical structure of each ingredient, and takes into consideration the numbers and types of atoms, atom connectivity, and chemical bonding. The ClogP values, which are the most reliable and widely used estimates for this physicochemical property, are preferably used instead of the experimental ClogP values in the selection of the main solvent ingredients that are useful in the present invention. Solvents that have a low molecular weight and are biodegradable are also suitable for some purposes. The more asymmetric solvents appear to be very convenient, while highly symmetrical solvents having a center of symmetry such as 1,7-heptanediol, or 1,4-bis (hydroxymethyl) cyclohexane, which have a center of symmetry, appear to be incapable. of providing essentially transparent compositions when used alone, even when their ClogP values fall within the preferred range. The most suitable principal solvent can be selected by determining a composition containing approximately 27% di (oleoyloxyethyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride, approximately 16-20% principal solvent, and about 4-6% ethanol, remaining transparent during storage at about 4.4 ° C, and recovers from freezing at about -18 ° C.

Suitable solvents include: 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; the ethoxylate, diethoxylate, or triethoxylate derivatives of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; and / or 2-et? -1,3-hexanediol, and / or mixtures thereof; I. monoalcohols that include: a. n-propanol; and / or b. 2-butapol and / or 2-methyl-2-propanol; II. hexanediol isomers, including: 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol; 2-methyl-2,3-pentanediol; 3-methyl-2,3-pentanediol; 4-methyl-2,3-pentanediol; 2,3-hexanediol; 3,4-hexanediol; 2-ethyl-1,2-butanediol; 2-methyl-1, 2- pentanediol; 3-methyl-1,2-pentanediol; 4-methyl-1,2-pentanediol; and / or 1, 2-hexanediol; III. isomers of heptanediol, including: 2-butyl-1,3-propanediol; 2,2-diethyl-1,3-propanediol; 2- (1-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (2-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol; 2,3,3-trimethyl-1, 2-butanediol; 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,4-butanediol; 2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,4-butanediol; 2- propyl-1,4-butanediol; 2-isopropyl-1,4-butanediol; 2,2-dimethyI-1, 5- pentanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol; 2,4-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-pentanedioI; 2,4-dimetii-2,3-pentanediol; 3,4-dimethyl-2,3-peptanediol; 4,4-dimethyl-2,3-pentanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-3,4-pentanediol; 2-ethyl-1, 5-pentanediol; 2-methyl-1, 6-hexanediol; 3-methyl-1,6-hexanediol; 2-methyl-2,3-hexanediol; 3-methyl-2,3-hexanediol; 4-methyl-2,3-hexanediol; 5-methyl-2,3-hexanediol; 2-methyl-3,4- hexanediol; 3-methyl-3,4-hexanediol; 1,3-heptanediol; 1,4-heptanediol; 1,5-heptanediol and / or 1,6-heptanediol; IV. octane diol isomers, including: 2- (2-methylbutyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (1, 1-d? Met? Lprop? I) -1, 3-propanod? Ol; 2- (1,2-dimethylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (1-ethylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (1-met? Lbutil) -1, 3-propanediol; 2- (2,2- dimethylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (3-methylbutyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-butyl-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-et? L-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-Ethyl-2-propyl-1,3-propapodioi; 2-methyl-2- (1-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-met? L-2- (2-methylpropyl) -1,3-propapodiol; 2-tert-butyl-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; 2,2-diethyl-1,3-butanediol; 2- (1-methylpropyl) -1,3-butanediol; 2-butyl-1, 3-butanediol; 2-et? L-2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol; 2- (1,1-dimethyethyl) -1,3-butanediol; 2- (2-methylpropyl) -1,3-butanediol; 2-methyl-2-isopropyl-1, 3-butanediol; 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-butanediol; 2-methyl-2-isopropyl-1, 3-butanediol; 2-methyI-2-propyl-1,3-butanediol; 3-methyl-2-propyl-1, 3-butanediol; 2,2-diethyl-1,4-butanediol; 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,4-butanediol; 2- (1-methylpropyl) -1,4-butanediol; 2-et? L-2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol; 2-ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol; 2- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -1,4-butanediol; 2- (2-methylpropyl) -1,4-butapodiol; 2-methyl-3-propyl-1,4-butanediol; 3-methyl-2-isopropii-1, 4- butanediol; 2,2,3-trimethyI-1,3-pentanediol; 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; 2,3,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; 2,4,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; 3,4,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; 2,2,3-trimethyI-1,4-pentanediol; 2,2,4-trimethylene-1,4-pentanediol; 2,3,3-trimetyl-1,4-pentanediol; 2,3,4-trimethyI-1,4-pentanediol; 3,3,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol; 2,2,3-trimetii-1, 5-pentanediol; 2,2,4- trimet? l-1, 5, -pentanediol; 2,3,3-trimethyl-1,5-pentanediol; 2,3,4-trimethyl? -1,5-pentanediol; 2,3,3-trimetheryl-2,4-pentanediol; 2,3,4-trimethyl-2,4-pentanediol; 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1, 3-pentapod? Ol; 2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,3-pentanodol; 2-ethyl-4-methyl-1, 3-pentanediol; 3-et? L-2-methyl-1,3-pentanodol; 2-et? L-2-met? L-1,4-pentanediol; 2-et? L-3-met? L-1,4-pentanediol; 2-ethyl-4-metii-1,4-pentanediol; 3-ethyl-2-methyl-1,4-peptanodol; 3-ethyl-3-methyl-1,4-pentanediol; 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,5-peptanodol; 2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol; 2-ethyl-4-methyl-1,5-pentanediol; 3-Ethyl-3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol; 3-ethyl-2-methyl-2,4-peptanediol; 2 -sopropyl-1, 3-pentanodol; 2-propyl-1,3-pentanediol; 2-isopropyl-1,4-pentanediol; 2-propyl-1, 4-pentapodiol; 3-isopropyl-1,4-pentanediol; 2-isopropyl-1, 5-pentanodol; 3-propyl-2,4-pentanediol; 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 2,3-d? Met? L-1, 3-hexapodiol; 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 2,5-dimethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 3,4-dimethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 3,5-dimethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 4,5-dimethyI-1,3-hexanediol; 2,2-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-hexanod? Oi; 2,4-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 2,5-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 3,4-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 3,5-dimethyl? -1,4-hexanediol; 4,4-dimethyI-1,3-hexanediol; 4,5-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 5,5-dimethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 2,2-dimethyl-1,5-hexanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-1,5-hexanediol; 2,4-dimethyl-1,5-hexanedione; 2,5-dimethyl-1, 5-hexanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-l, 5-hexanediol; 3,4-dimetii-1, 5-hexanediol; 3,5-dimethyl-1,5-hexanediol; 4,5-dimethyl-1,5-hexanediol; 2,2-dimethyl-1,6-hexanediol; 2,3-dimethyI-1, 6-hexanediol; 2,4-dimethyl-1,6-hexanediol; 2,5-dimethyl-1,6-hexanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-1,6-hexanediol; 3,4-dimethyl-1, 6- hexanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 2,4-dimethyi-2,4-hexanediol; 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexanedioi; 2,5-dimet? I-2,4-hexanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 3,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 3,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 4,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexanedioi; 5,5-dimet? I-2,4-hexapodiol; 2,3-d? Methyl-2,5-hexanediol; 2,4-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol; 2,5-dimetii-2,5-hexanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-2,5-hexanedioi; 3,4-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol; 3,3-dimethyl-2,6-hexanediol; 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 4-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol; 2-ethyl-1,4-hexanediol; 4-et? L-1,4-hexanodioi; 2-ethyl-1, 5-hexanediol; 3-ethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 4-ethyl-2,4-hexapodiol; 3-ethyl-2,5-hexanediol; 2-methyl-1,3-heptanediol; 3-methyl-1,3-heptanediol; 4-methyl-1,3-heptanediol; 5-methyl-1,3-heptanediol; 6-methyl-1,3-heptanediol; 2-methyl-1,4-heptanediol; 3-methyl-1,4-heptanediol; 4-methyl-1,4-heptanediol; 5-methyl-1,4-heptanediol; 6-methyl-1,4-heptanediol; 2-methyl-1,5-heptanediol; 3-methyl-1,5-heptanediol; 4-methyl-1,5-heptanediol; 5-methyl-1,5-heptapodiol; 6-methyl-1,5-heptanediol; 2-methyl-1, 6-heptapodiol; 3-methyl-1,6-heptanediol; 4-met? L-1, 6-heptanediol; -methyl-1, 6-heptanediol; 6-methyI-1, 6-heptanediol; 2-methyl-2,4-heptanediol; 3-methyl-2,4-heptanediol; 4-methyI-2,4-heptanediol; 5-methyl-2,4-heptanediol; 6-methyl-2,4-heptanediol; 2-methyI-2,5-heptanediol; 3-methyl-2,5-heptanediol; 4-methyl-2,5-heptanediol; 5-methyl-2,5-heptanediol; 6-methyl-2,5-heptanediol; 2-methyl-2,6-heptanediol; 3-methyl-2,6-heptanediol; 4-methyl-2,6-hepatanediol; 3-methyl-3,4-heptanediol; 2-methyl-3,5-heptanediol; 3-methyl-3,5-heptanediol; 4-methyl-3,5-heptanediol; 2,4-octanediol; 2,5-octanediol; 2,6-octanediol; 2,7-octanodium; 3,5-octanediol; and / or 3,6-octanediol; nonanodiol isomers, including: 2,3,3,4-tetramethyl-2,4-pentanediol; 3-tert-butyl-2,4-pentanediol; 2,5,5-trimethyl-2,4-hexanedioi; 3,3,4-trimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 3,5,5-trimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 4,5,5-trimethyl-2,4-hexanediol; 3,3,4-trimethyl-2,5-hexanediol; and / or 3,3,5-t-methyl-2,5-hexanediol; glyceryl ethers and / or di (hydroxyalkyl) ethers, which include: 3- (n-pentiioxy) -1,2-propanediol; 3- (2-pentyloxy) -1,2-propapodium; 3- (3-peptyloxy?) -1,2-propanediol; 3- (2-methyl-1-butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol; 3- (α-Siloxy) -1,2-propanediol; 3- (3-methyl-2-butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol; 3- (cyclohex? Lox?) - 1, 2-propanediol; 3-. { 1-cyclohex-1-enioxy) -1,2-propanediol; 2- (pentyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (2-pentyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (3-pentyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (2-methyl-1-butyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (iso-amyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (3-methyl-2-butyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (cyclohexyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (1-cyclohex-1-enyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; 3- (Butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol triethoxylate; 3- (butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol tetraethoxy; 3- (butyloxy?) -1,2-propanediol pentaethoxylated; 3- (butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol hexaetoxylated; 3- (Butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol heptaethoxylated; 3- (butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol octaethoxy; 3- (Butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol nopaetoxylated; 3- (Butyloxy) -1,2-propanediol monopropoxylated; 3- (Butyloxy) -1,2-dibutylenedioxylated propanediol; 3- (butyloxy) -l, 2-propanediol tributyleneoxylated; 3-phenyloxy-1,2-propanediol; 3-benzyloxy-1,2-propanediol; 3- (2-phenylethyloxy) -1,2-propanediol; 3- (1-phenyl-2-propanyloxy) -1,2-propanediol; 2-phenyloxy-1,3-propanediol; 2- (m-cresyloxy) - 1,3-propanediol; 2- (p-cresyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; benzyloxy-1, 3-propanediol; 2- (2-phenylethyl) -1, 3-propanediol; 2- (1-phenylethyloxy) -1,3-propanediol; bis (2-hydroxyl butyl) ether, and / or bis (2-hydroxycyclopentyl) ether; Vile. saturated and ipsaturated alicyclic diols and their derivatives, which include: a) saturated diols and their derivatives, which include: 1-isopropyl-1, 2-cyclobutapodium; 3-ethyl-4-methyl-1,2-cyclobutanediol; 3-propyI-1, 2-cyclobutanediol; 3-sopropii-1,2-cyclobutanediol; 1-ethyl-1, 2-cyclopentanediol; 1,2-dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanediol; 1,4-dimethyl-1, 2-cyclopentanediol; 2,4,5-trimethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedioi; 3,3-dimethyI-1, 2-cyclopentanediol; 3,4-dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanediol; 3,5-dimethyl-1, 2-cyclopentanediol; 3-ethyl-1,2, -cyclopentanediol; 4,4-dimethyl-1, 2-cyclopentanediol; 4-ethyl-1,2-cyclopentapodiol; 1,1-bis (hydroxymethyl) cyclohexane; 1,2-bis (hydroxymethyl) -cyclohexane; 1, 2- dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl) cyclohexane; 1,3-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 1,6-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 1-hydroxy-cyclohexanomethane; 1-Hydroxy-cyclohexaneethane; 1-ethyl-1, 3-cyclohexanediol; 1-methyl-1,2-cyclohexanediol; 2,2-dimethyl-l, 3-cyclohexanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanediol; 2,4-dimethyI-1, 3-cyclohexanediol; 2,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 2,6-dimethyl-1, 4-cyclohexanediol; 2-ethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 2- Hydroxycyclohexaneethanol; 2-hydroxyethyl-1-cyclohexanol; 3-hydroxyethyl-1-cyclohexanol; 3-hydroxycyclohexaneethanol; 3-hydroxymethylcyclohexanol; 3-methyl-1,2-cyclohexanediol; 4,4-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 4,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 4,6-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 4-ethyl-1, 3-cyclohexanediol; 4-hydroxyethyl-1-cyclohexanol; 4-methyl-1, 2- cydohexanediol; 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanediol; 5-etii-1, 3- cydohexanediol; 1,2-cycloheptanediol; 2-methyl-1,3-cycloheptanediol; 2- methyl-1,4-cycloheptanediol; 4-methyl-1,3-cycloheptanediol; 5-methyl-1, 3-cycloheptanediol; 5-methyl-1,4-cycloheptanediol; 6-methyl-1, 4-cycloheptanediol; 1,3-cyclooctanediol; 1,4-cycloalkanediol; 1, 5-cyclooctanediol; 1,2-cyclohexanediol diethoxylate; 1, 2-cyclohexanediol triethoxylate; 1,2-cyclohexanediol tetraethoxylate; pentaethoxylate, 2-cyclohexanediol; 1, 2-cyclohexanediol hexaethoxylate; 1, 2-cyclohexanediol heptaethoxylate; 1, 2-cyclohexanediol octaethoxylate; 1, 2-cyclohexanediol nonaethoxylate; 1, 2-cyclohexanediol monopropoxylate; 1, 2- cyclohexanediol monobutyleneoxylate; 1,2-cyclohexanediol dibutylexylate; and / or tributyleneoxylate of 1,2-cyclohexanediol; and b) unsaturated alicyclic diols including: 1-ethexy-2-ethyl-1, 2-cyclobutanediol; 1, 2,3,4-tetramethyl-3-cyclobutene-1,2-diol; 3,4-diethyl-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dioxide; 3- (1,1-dimethylethyl) cyclobutene-1,2-diol; 3-butyl-3-cyclobutene-1,2-diol; 1, 2-dimethyl-4-methylene-1,2-cyclopentanediol; 1-ethyl-3-methylep-1,2-cyclopentanediol; 4- (1-propenyi) -1, 2-cyclopentanediol; 1- methyl-3-methyl-1,2-cyclohexapodiol; 1-ethenyl-1,2-cyclohexanediol; 1-methyl-3-methylene-1,2-cyclohexanediol; 1-methyl-4-methylene-1, 2- cyclohexanediol; 3-ethene-1, 2-c-clohexanediol; 4-ethenyl-1, 2-cyclohexanediol; 2,6-dimethyl? -3-cyclohexene-1,2-dioi; 6,6-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1,2-d-ol; 3,6-dimethyl-4-cyclohexene-1,2-diol; 4,5-dimethyl-4-cyclohexene-1,2-d-ol; 3-cyclooctene-1, 2-d? Oí; 4-cyclooctene-1,2-diol; and / or 5-cyclooctene-1,2-diol; VIII. alkoxylated derivatives of C3.8 diols including [in the following description, "EO" means polyethoxylates, ie, - (CH2CH2?) nH; Me-En means methyl-blocked polyethoxy als - (CH 2 CH 2?) N CH 3; "2 (Me- En)" means that 2 Me-En groups are necessary; "PO" means polypropoxylates, - (CH (CH 3) CH 2?) PH; "BO" means polybutyleneoxy groups, - (CH (CH2CH) CH2?) NH; and "p-BO" means pli (n-butyleneoxy) or poly (tetramethylene) oxy groups, - (CH CH2 CH2CH2?) nH. The use of the term "(Cx)" refers here to the number of carbon atoms in the base material that are alkoxylated]: 1. 1, 2-propanediol (C3) 2 (Me-E? _4); PO4 of 1,2-propanediol (C3); 2-methylene-1,2-propanediol (C4) (Me-E_μ? O); 2-methyl-1, 2-propanediol (C4) 2 (Me-E-]); PO3 of 2-methyl-1,2-propanediol (C4); 1,3-propanediol (C3) 2 (Me-Es); POß of 1,3-propanediol (C3); E4_ j of 2,2-diethyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); PO-j of 2,2-diethyl-1, 3-propanediol (C7); n-BO -? 2 of 2,2-dilethyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); 2,2-dimet? L-1,3-propanedioi (C5) 2 (Me E1.2); 3-4 of 2,2-dimethyi-1,3-propanediol (C5); E- | - of 2- (1-methylpropyl) -1, 3-propanediol (C7); PO-i of 2- (1-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol (C7); n-BO- | _.2 of 2- (1-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol (C7); E- | - of 2- (2-metiipropii) -1,3-propanediol (C7); PO- | 2- (2-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol (C7); n-BOI-2 of 2- (2-methylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol (C7); 2-etii-1, 3-propanediol (C5) (Me Q .- \ Q); 2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol (C5) 2 (Me E- |); PO3 of 2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol (C5); (Me E-j.β) of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); PO2 of 2-ethyl-2-metii-1,3-propanediol (C6); BO- | of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); (Me E- | _6) of 2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); P02 of 2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); BO- | of 2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); 2 (Me E2-5) of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (C4); P? 4_5 of 2-methy1-1,3-propanediol (C4); BO2 of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (C4); E2-9 of 2-methyl-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); PO1 of 2-methyl-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); n-BO- | _.3 of 2-met? í-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); E-? of 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); PO-j of 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); n-BO -] _. 2 of 2-metii-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (C7); (I E- | ___ |.) Of 2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); PO2 of 2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); BO-j of 2-propyl-1,3-propanediol (C6); 2. (Me E2-8) of 1,2-butanediol (C4); P02-3 of 1,2-butanediol (C4); BO1 of 1,2-butapodiol (C4); E1 -6 of 2,3-dimethyl-1, 2- butanediol (C6); n-BO-j.2 of 2,3-dimethyl-1,2-butapodiol (C6); E- | 3 of 2-ethyl-1,2-butanediol (C6); n-BO- | of 2-ethyl-1,2-butanediol (C6); (Me Ei-2) of 2-methyl-1,2-butanediol (C5); POi of 2-methyl-1,2-butapodiol (C5); E-.Q of 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol (C6); n-BO? _2 of 3,3-dimetii-1,2-butanediol (C6); (Me Ei-2) of 3-methy1-, 2-butapodiol (C5); PO- | 3-methyl-1,2-butanediol (C5); 2 (Me E3-6) of 1,3-butanediol (C4); PO5 1, 3-butanediol (C4); B02 1, 3-butanediol (C4); (Me E? -3) of 2,2,3-trimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); PO- | .2 2,2,3-trimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); (Me B ^ .g) of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C6); PO3 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C6); (I E3- 8) of 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C6); PO3 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol; (Me E- | _6) of 2-ethyl-1,3-butanediol (C6); PO2-3 of 2-ethyl-1,3-butanediol (C6); BO-] of 2-ethyl-1,3-butanediol (C6); (Me E-]) of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-butapodiol (C7); PO1, of 2-etii-2-metii-1,3-butanediol (C7); n-B 2-4 of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); (Me E1) of 2-etii-3-metii-1,3-butanediol (C7); PO- | of 2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); n-B 2-4 of 2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); (Me E- |) of 2-isopropyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); PO- | of 2-isopropyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); n-B02-4 of 2-isopropyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); 2 (Me E-1.3) of 2-methyl-1,3-butanediol (C5); PO4 Of 2-methyl-1,3-butanediol (C5); E2-g of 2-propyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); PO- | of 2-propyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); n-BO? _3 of 2-propyl-1,3-butanediol (C7); 2 (Me E? _3) of 3-methyl-1,3-butanediol (C5); P04 of 3-met l-1, 3-butanediol (C5); 2 (Me E2-4) of 1,4-butanediol (C4); P04-5 of 1,4-butanediol (C4); B02 of 1,4-butanediol (C4); E2-9 of 2,2,3-tr? Methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); PO-] of 2,2,3-trimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); n-BO-1.3 of 2,2,3-trimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); (Me E1-6) of 2,2-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); PO2 of 2,2-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); BO-i of 2,2-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); (Me E- | .β) of 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); PO2 of 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); BO- | 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); (I E- |. 4) of 2-ethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); PO2 of 2-ethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); BO- | of 2-ethyl-1,4-butanediol (C6); Et-7 of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); PO-] of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); n-BO- |. 2-2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); E- | - of 2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); PO-] of 2-et? L-3-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); n-BO- | _. 2-2-ethyl-3-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); E? -7 of 2-isopropyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); PO- | of 2-isopropyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); n-BO- | _2 of 2-isopropyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); (I EQ .- [Q) of 2-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C5); 2 (Me E-j) of 2-methylene-1,4-butanediol (C5); PO3 of 2-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C5); BO1 of 2-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C5); E- | .5 of 2-propyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); n-BO- | _.2 of 2-propii-1, 4- butanediol (C7); E2-9 of 3-ethyl-1-methyl-1,4-butapod? Ol (C7); PO- | of 3-ethyl-1-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7); n-BO- | _3 of 3-ethyl-1-methyl-1,4-butanediol (C7), (Me E6-. 0) of 2,3-butanediol (C4); 2 (Me E-j) of 2,3-butanediol (C4); P ?3_4 of 2,3-butanediol (C4); BO- | of 2,3-butanediol (C4); £ 3.9 of 2,3-dimet? L-2,3-butanediol (C6); PO-j of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol (C6); n-B0? _3 of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol (C6); (Me E-j.s) of 2-methyl-2,3-butanediol (C5); P02 of 2-met? L-2,3-butanediol (C5); BO1 of 2-methyl-2,3-butapodiol (C5); 3. E3.-10 of 1,2-pentanediol (C5); PO-j of 1,2-pentanediol (C5); n-B? 2-3 of 1, 2-pentanediol (C5); E- | _3 of 2-methyl-1,2-pentanediol (C6); n-BO-j of 2-methyl-1,2-pentanediol (C6); BO- | of 2-methyl-1,2-pentanediol (C6); E- | _3 of 3-methyl-1,2-pentanediol (C6); p-BO-j of 3-methyl-1,2-pentanodol (C6); E -] _ 3 of 4-methyl-1,2-pentanediol (C6); n-BO-j of 4-methyl-1,2-pentanediol (C6); 2 (Me- E? _2) of 1,3-pentanediol (C5); P? 3_4 of 1, 3-pentanediol (C5); (Me-E-i) of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); PO ^ of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-pentanedione (C7); n-B → 2-4 of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E-j) of 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); PO- | of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); n-B 2-4 of 2,3-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E- |) of 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); PO-j of 2,4-d? Met? L-1, 3-pentanediol (C7); n-B? 2-4 of 2,4-d? met? l- 1, 3-pentanediol (C7); E2-9 of 2-etll-1, 3-pentanediol (C7); P0-) of 2-ethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); n-BO -? 3 d? 2-ethyl-1, 3-pentanediol (C7); 2 (Me-E- | _6) of 2-methyl-1,3-pentapodiol (C6); P02-3 of 2-methyl-1,3-pentanediol (C6); BO- | of 2-methyl-1,3-pentanediol (C6); (Me-E- |) of 3,4-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); PO- | 3,4-dimetii-1, 3-pentanediol (C7); n-B? 2-4 3,4-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); (Me- E -]. 6) 3-methyl-1,3-pentanediol (C6); PO2-3 of 3-methyl-l, 3-pentanediol (C6); BO- | of 3-methyl-1, 3-pentanodol (C6); (Me-E-j) of 4,4-d? Methyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); PO- | of 4,4-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7), n-B? 2-4 of 4,4-dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E-i-g) of 4-methyl-1,3-pentanediol (C6); PÜ2-3 of 4-methyl-1,3-pentanediol (C6); BO-] of 4-methyl-1,3-pentanedione (C6); 2 (Me-E- |. 2) of 1,4-pentanediol (C5); P? 3_4 of 1, 4-pentanediol (C5); Me-E-i) of 2,2-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); PO-i of 2,2-dimethyl-pentanediol (C7); n-B → 2-4 of 2,2-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E-j) of 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); PO- | of 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); n-B 2-4 of 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E- |) of 2,4-dimethyl-1,4-pentapodiol (C7); PO-] of 2,4-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); n-B 2-4 of 2,4-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E-j ^) of 2-methylene-1,4-pentanediol (C6); P? 2-3 of 2-met? L-1, 4-pentanediol (C6); BO- | of 2-methyl-1,4-pentanediol (C6); (Me-E-i) of 3,3-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); PO-j 3,3-dimet? L-1,4-pentanediol (C7); n-B02-4 3,3-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E-j) of 3,4-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); PO- | 3,4-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); p-B02-4 of 3,4-dimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C7); 2 (Me-E? _6) of 3-methyl-1,4-pentanediol (C6); PÜ2-3 of 3-methyl-1,4-pentanediol (C6); BO- | of 3-methyl-1,4-pentanediol (C6); 2 (Me-E- | _6) of 4-methyl-1,4-pentanediol (C6); P? 2-3 of 4-met? L-1, 4-pentanediol (C6); BO- | of 4-methyl-1,4-pentanediol (C6); (e-E4_? o) of 1,5-pentanediol (C5); 2 (Me-E- |) of 1,5-pentanediol (C5); PO3 of 1,5-pentanediol (C5); E- | - of 2,2-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); PO-) of 2,2-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); n-BO -? 2 of 2,2-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); E -? - of 2,3-dimet? L-1, 5-pentanediol (C7); PO- | 2,3-d? methyl-1, 5-pentanediol (C7); n-BO-j.2 of 2,3-dimethyl-1, 5-pentanodol (C7); E- | - of 2,4-dimetii-1,5-pentanediol (C7); PO-j of 2,4-dimethyl,5-pentanediol (C7); n-BO- | _.2 2,4-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); E- | .5 of 2-ethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); n-BO -? _ 2 of 2-ethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E? _4) of 2-methyl-1,5-pentanediol (C6); PO2 of 2-methyl-1, 5-pentanediol (C6); E- | - 3,3-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); PO- | 3,3-dimethyl-1,5-pentanediol (C7); n-Bo -? 2 3,3-dimethyl-? 1,5-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E- | _) of 3-met? L-1, 5-pentanod? Ol (C6); PO2 of 3-methyl-1, 5-pentanediol (C6); (Me-E-j.3) of 2,3-pentanediol (C5); P02 of 2,3-pentanediol (C5); E- | - of 2-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); PO- | of 2-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); n-BO-i-2 from 2-metll-2,3-pentanediol (C6); E-j- of 3-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); PO- (of 3-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); n-BO -? - 2 of 3-methyl-2,3-pentanedioi (C6); Ex 4-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); PO- | of 4-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); n-BO? -2 of 4-methyl-2,3-pentanediol (C6); 2 (Me-E2-4) of 2,4-pentanediol (C5); PO4 of 2,4-pentanediol (C5); (MT-E1-4) of 2,3-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C7); PO2 of 2,3-dimethyl-2,4-pentanod? Oi (C7); (Me-E- | _4) of 2,4-dimetii-2,4-pentanediol (C7); P02 of 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E5_? O) of 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol (C7); PO3 of 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol (C7); (Me-E-] _ 4) of 3,3, -dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C7); PO2 3,3-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C7); (e-Es.-jo) of 3-methyl-2,4-pentapodiol (C6); PO3 of 3-methyl-2,4-pentanediol (C6); 4. (Me-E-i-5) of 1,3-hexanediol (C6); P02 of 1,3-hexanediol (C6); BO- | of 1,3-hexanediol (C6); E2-9 of 2-methyl-1,3-hexanediol (C7); PO- | of 2-methy1-1,3-hexanediol (C7); n-BO? _3 of 2-methyl-1,3-hexanedione (C7); BO- | of 2-methyl-1, 3-hexanediol (C7); E2-9 of 3-methyl-1,3-hexanediol (C7); PO- | of 3-methyl-1, 3-hexanediol (C7); n-BO-i-3 of 3-met? -1-1,3-hexanediol (C7); E2-g of 4-met? -1-1,3-hexapodiol (C7); PO-j of 4-met l-1, 3-hexanodioi (C7); n-BO? .3 of 4-methyl-1, 3-hexanediol (C7); E2-9 5-methyl-1,3-hexanediol (C7); PO-i 5-methyl-1,3-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | _3 of 5-methyl-1,3-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E-i.s) of 1,4-hexanediol (C6); PO2 of 1,4-hexanediol (C6); n-BO- | of 1, 4-hexanediol (C6); E2-9 of 2-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); PO-- | of 2-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | _. 3 of 2-methylene-1,4-hexanediol (C7); E2-9 of 3-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); PO- | of 3-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | .3 of 3-methyl-1,4-hexanedione (C7); E2-9 of 4-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); PO- | from 4-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); n-BO-i-3 dT 4-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); E2-g of 5-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); PO- | of 5-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | _3 of 5-methyl-1,4-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E? _5) of 1,5-hexanediol (C6); PO2 of 1,5-hexanodioi (C6); BO- | of 1,5-hexanediol (C6); E2-9 of 2-methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); PO-j of 2-methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | -3 of 2-methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); E2-9 of 3-methyl-1,5-hexanediol (C7); PO-] of 3-methyl-1,5-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | .3 of 3-methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); E2-9 of 4-methyl-1,5-hexanediol (C7); PO- | of 4-methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); n-BO-] .3 of 4-methyl-1,5-hexanediol (C7); E2-g of -methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); PO-] of 5-methyl-1,5-hexanediol (C7); n-BO? _3 of 5-methyl-1, 5-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E- | _5) of 1,6-hexanediol (C6); PO- | _2 of 1, 6-hexanediol (C6); n-B? 4 of 1, 6-hexanediol (C6); E- | _5 of 2-met? L-1, 6-hexanediol (C7), n-BO -? 2 d? 2-met? L-1, 6-hexanediol (C7); E1.5 of 3-methyl-1,6-hexanediol (C7); n-BO- | .2 of 3-methyl-1, 6-hexanediol (C7); E1.5 of 2,3-hexanediol (C6); BO- | of 2,3-hexanediol (C6); BO-] of 2,3-hexanediol (C6); (Me-E3.8) of 2,4-hexanediol (C6); PO3 of 2,4-hexanediol (C6); (Me-E-? 2) of 2-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); PO- | _2 of 2-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E? .2) of 3-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); PO-j. 2 of 3-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E? -2) of 4-methyl-2,4-hexapodiol (C7); PO- | _2 of 4-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E- | -2) of 5-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); PO -) - 2 of 5-methyl-2,4-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E3.8) of 2,5-hexanediol (C6); PO3 of 2,5-hexanediol (C6); (Me-E-j.2) of 2-methyl-2,5-hexanediol (C7); PO 2, 2 of 2-methyl-2,5-hexanediol (C7); (Me-E- | _2) of 3-metii-2,5-hexanediol (C7); PO-J.2 of 3-methyl-2,5-hexanediol (C7); E 2-5 of 3,4-hexanodlol (C6); BO-] of 3,4-hexanediol (C6); 5. E- | - de, 3-heptanediol (C7); PO-) of 1,3-heptanediol (C7); n-BO- | _2 of 1,3-heptanediol (C7); E- | - of 1,4-heptanediol (C7); PO-i of 1,4-heptanediol (C7); n-B? 2 of 1, 4-heptanediol (C7); E3.6 of 1,5-heptanediol (C7); PO-] of 1,5-heptanediol (C7); n-B02 of 1,5-heptanediol (C7); E3_e of 1,6-heptanediol (C7); PO-] of 1,6-heptanediol (C7); n-B02 of 1,6-heptanediol (C7); E- | 2 of 1, 7-heptanediol (C7); n-BO- | of 1, 7 heptanediol (C7); E - | Q of 2,4-heptanediol (C7); (Me-E- |) of 2,4-heptanediol (C7); PO- | of 2,4-heptanod? ol (C7); n-B? 3 of 2,4-heptanod? ol (C7); EJ. Q of 2,5-heptanediol (C7); (Me-E-i) of 2,5-heptanediol (C7); PO- (of 2,5-heptanediol (C7); n-B03 of 2,5-heptanediol (C7); E -1o of 2,6-heptanediol (C7); (Me-Ej) of 2,6-heptanediol (C7); PO- | of 2,6-heptanediol (C7); nB? 3 of 2,6-heptanediol (C7); E-? Or 3,5-heptanediol (C7); (Me-E- | ) of 3,5-heptanediol (C7); PO- | of 3,5-heptanediol (C7); nB? 3 of 3,5-heptanedioi (C7); 6. POi of 3-methyl-2-isopropyl-1 , 3-butanediol (C8), PO- | of 2,3,3-trimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2,2-diethyl-1,3-butanediol (C8); E2- 5 of 2,3-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2,5-dimethyl-2,4- hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 3,3-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5, 3,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5, 3,5-dimethyl -2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 4,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 5,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2,3-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2,4-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 3,3-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); E2-5 of 3,4 ~ d? Met? L-2,5-hexanod? Ol (C8); E2-5 of 3-methyl-3,5-heptanediol (C8); n-B0? -2 of 2,2-diethyl-1,3-butanediol (C8); n- BO- | _2 of 2,3-d? methyl-2,4-hexapodiol (C8); n-B0? _. 2 of 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexanodioi (C8); n-BO-i-2 of 2,5-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); n-BO- | _2 of 3,3-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); n-BO -? - 2 of 3,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); n-BO-j.2 of 3,5-diethyl-2,4-hexanediol; n-BO? _. 2 5.5, dimethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); n-BO -? 2 of 2,3-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); n-BO- | -2 of 2,4-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); n-BO-j.2 of 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); n-BO-i-2 from 3,3-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); n-BO- | _.2 of 3,4-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol (C8); n-BO-i-2 of 3-methyt-3,5-heptanediol (C8); n-BO-i of 2- (1, 2-dimethylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol (C8); n-BO-j of 2-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C8); n-BO-] of 2-methyl-2-isopropyl-1,3-butanediol (C8); n-BO- | of 3-methyl-2-isopropyl-1,4-butanediol (C8); n-BO-j of 2,2,3-trimet?! -1,3-pentanediol (C8); n-BO-j of 2. 2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C8); n-BO- | 2,4,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C8); n-BO-i of 3,4,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C8); n-BO-i of 2,2,3-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); p-BO-i of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); n-BO- | of 2,3,3-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); n-BO-j of 2,3,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol; (C8) n- BO- | of 3,3,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); p-BO- | of 2,3,4- trimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C8); n-BO- | of 4-et? l-2,4-hexanod? ol (C8); n-BO- | 2-methyl-2,4-heptanediol (C8); n-BO-i of 3-methyl-2,4-heptanediol (C8), n-BO • (of 4-methyl-2,4-heptanediol (C8); n-BO -j of 5-methyl-2, 4-heptanediol (C8); p-BO- | 6-methyl-2,4-heptanediol (C8); n-BO- | of 2-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); n-BO-j de 3-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); n-BO-] of 4-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); n- BO-i of 5-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); n-BO- | of 6-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); n-BO- | of 2-met? l-2,6-heptanediol (C8); n- BO- | 3-methyl- 2,6-heptanediol (C8); E2-5 of 4-methyl-2,6-heptanediol (C8); E2-5 of 2-methyl-3,5-heptanediol (C8); Ex.3 of 2- ( 1,2-dimethylpropyl) -1,3-propanediol (C8); E- | _3 2-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butanediol (C8); E- | _3 2-methyl -2-isopropyl-1,3-butanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 3-methyl-2-isopropii-1,4-butanediol (C8); E- | .3 of 2,2,3-trimethyl- 1, 3-pentanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C8); E- | .3 of 2,4,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (C8); E <. 3, 3,4,4-trimethylene-1,3-pentanediol (C8); E-j.3 of 2,2,3-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); E- | .3 of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); E-j. 3, 2,3,3-trimethylene-1,4-pentanediol (C8); E -? _ 3 of 2,3,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 3,3,4-trimethyl-1,4-pentanediol (C8); E- | _. 3, 2,3,4-trimethyl-2,4-pentanediol (C8); E-j.3 of 4-ethyl-2,4-hexanediol (C8); E? _3 of 2-methyl-2,4-heptanedioi (C8); E- | _33- methyl-2,4-heptanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 4-methyl-2,4-heptanediol (C8); E-i-3 of 5-met? L-2,4-heptanediol (C8); E -? _ 3 6-met? L-2,4-heptanediol (C8); E1..3 of 2-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); E-1,3 of 3-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 4-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); E? _3 of 5-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); E-1.3 of 6-methyl-2,5-heptanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 2-methyl-2,6-heptanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 3-methyl-2,6-heptanediol (C8); E- | _3 of 4-methyl-2,6-heptanediol (C8); and / or E 1-3 of 2-met? l-3,5-heptanediol (C8); and 7. mixtures thereof; IX. aromatic diols including: 1-phenyl-1,2-ethanediol; 1-fenii-1, 2-propapodiol; 2-phenyl-1,2-propanediol; 3-phenyl-1-, 2-propanod? Ol; 1- (3-methylphenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 1- (4-methylphenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-methyl-1-phenyi-1,3-propanediol; 1-phenyl-1,3-butanediol; 3-phenyl-1,3-butanediol; 1- fenii-1,4-butanediol; 2-phenol-1,4-butanediol; and / or 1-phenyl-2,3-butanediol; X. solvents that are homologues or analogs of the above structures wherein one or more CH2 groups are added, while for each CH2 group added, two hydrogen atoms are removed from adjacent carbon atoms in the molecule to form a carbon double bond -carbon, thus keeping constant the number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule, which include the following: 2,2-di-2-propenyl-1,3-propanediol; 2- (1-pentenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (2-methyl-2-propenyl) -2- (2-propenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2- (3-methyl-1-buten? L) -1, 3- propanediol; 2- (4-pentenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-ethyl-2- (2-methyl-2-propenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-ethyl-2- (2-propenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2-methyl-2- (3-methyl-3-butenyl) -1,3-propanediol; 2,2-diallyl-1,3-butanediol; 2- (1-ethyl-1-propenyl) -1,3-butapodiol; 2- (2-butanyl) -2-methyl-1,3-butanediol; 2- (3-methyl-2-butepil) -1,3-butanediol; 2-ethyl-2- (2-propenyl) -1, 3-butanediol; 2-methyl-2- (1-methyl-2-propenyl) -1, 3-butanediol; 2,3-bis (1-methylethylidone) -1,4-butanediol; 2- (3-methyl-2-butenyl) -3-methylene-, 4-butanediol; 2- (1,1-dimethylpropyl) -2-butene-1,4-diol; 2- (2-methylpropyl) -2-butene-1,4-diol; 2-butyl-2-buten-1,4-diol; 2-ethenyl-3-ethyl-1,3-pentanediol; 2-ethenyl-4,4, -dimethyl-1,3-pentanediol; 3-methyl-2- (2-propenyl) -1,4-pentanedioi; 2- (1-propenyl) -1,5-pentanediol; 2- (2-propenyl) 1,5-pentanediol; 2-ethylidene-3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol; 2-propylidene-1,5-pentanediol; 3-ethylidene-2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol; 2- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -4-pentene-1,3-diol; 2-ethyl-2., 3-dimethyl-4-pentene-1,3-diol; 4-ethyl-2-methylene-1,4-hexanediol; 2,3,5-trimethyl-1,4-hexadien-3,4-diol; 5-ethyl-3-methyl-1,5-hexadien-3,4-diol; 2- (1-methyletilyl) -1,5-hexanediol; 2-eteni, 6-hexanodioi; 5,5-dimethyl-1-hexane-3,4-diol; 5,5-dimethyl-1-hexane-3,4-diol; 4-ethenyl-2,5-dimethyl-2-hexane-1,5-diol; 2-ethenyl-2,5-dimethyl-3-hexane-1,6-diol; 2-ethyl-3-hexane-1,6-diol; 3,4-dimethyl-3-hexane-1,6-dol; 2,5-dimethyl-4-hexane-2,3-diol; 3,4-dimetii-4-hexane-2,3-diol; 3- (2-propenyl) -5-hexane-1,3-diol; 2,3-dimethyl-5-hexane-2,3-diol; 3,4-dimethyl-5-hexane-2,3-dioi; 3,5-dimethyl-5-hexane-2,3-diol; 3-ethenyl-2,5-dimethyl-5-hexane-2,4-diol; 6-methyl-5-methylene-1,4-heptanediol; 2,3-dimethyl-1,5-heptadien-3,4-diol; 2,5-dimethyl-1,5-heptadien-3,4-diol; 3,5-dimethyl-1, 5-heptadien-3,4-diol; 2,6- bis (methylene) -1,7-heptanediol; 4-methylene-1, 7-heptapodiol; 2,4-dimethyl-1-heptane-3,5-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-1-heptane-3,5-diol; 3-ethene-l-5-methyl-1-heptane-3,5-diol; 6,6-dimet? L-1-heptane-3,5-diol; 4,6-dimethyl-2,4-heptadien-2,6-d-ol; 4,4-d? Methyl-2,5-heptadien-1,7-diol; 2,5,5-trimethyl? -1,6-heptadien-1,4-diol; 5,6-dimethyl-2-heptane-1,4-diol; 5-ethyl-2-heptane-1,5-diol; 2-methyl-2-heptane-1,7-diol; 4,6-dimethyl-3-heptane-1,5-diol; 3-methyl-6-methylene-3-heptane-1,7-diol; 2,4-dimethyl-3-heptane-2,5-diol; 2,5-dimethyl-3-heptane-2,5-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-l-3-heptane-2,6-diol; 4,6-dimethyl-3-heptane-2,6-diol; 2,4-d? Methyl-5-heptane-1,3-diol; 3,6-dimethyl? -5-heptane-1,3-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptane-1,4-diol; 3,6-dimethyl-5-heptane-1,4-diol; 2,3-dimethyl-5-heptane-2,4-diol; 2,2, dimethyl-6-heptane-1,3-diol; 4- (2-propenyl) -6-heptapo-1,4-diol; 5,6-dimethyl-6-heptane-1,4-diol; 2,4-dimethyl-6-heptane-1,5-diol; 2-ethylidene-6-methyl-6-heptane-1,5-diol; 4- (2-propenyl) -6-heptane-2,4-diol; 5,5-dimethyl-6-heptane-2,4-diol; 4,6-dimethyl-6-heptane-2,5-diol; 5-ethenyl-4-methyl-6-heptane-3,5-diol; 2-methylene-1,3-octanediol; 2,6-dimethyl-1,6-octad? In-3,5-diol; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3,5-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-1,7-octadien-3,6-diol; 2,7-dimethyl-1,7-octadien-3,6-diol; 3,6-dimethyl-1, 7-octadien-3,6-diol; 3-ethenyl-1-octane-3,6-diol; 2,7-dimethyl-2,4,6-octatriene-1,8-diol; 3,7-dimethyl-2,4-octadiene-1,7-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-2,5-octadien-1,8-diol; 3.7-dimethyl-2,4-octadien-1, 7-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-2,5-octadien-1,7-diol; 3,7-dimethyl-2,5-octadien-1,7-diol; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1,4-diol (Rosiridol); 2-methyl-2,6-octadien-1,8-diol; 3,7-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-1,4-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-1,5-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-1,6-dioi (8-h? Drox? Lanalool); 2,7-d? Methyl-2,7-octadien-1,6-diol; 2-octene-1,4-diol; 2- octene-1, 7-diol, 2-methyl-6-methylene-2-octene-1,7-dioi; 3,7-dimethyl-3,5-octadien-1,7-diol; 2,7-dimethyl-3,5-octadien-2,7-diol; 4-methyl-3,5-octanediol; 2,6-dimethyl-3,7-octadien-1,6-diol; 2,7-dimethyl-3,7-octadien-2,5-diol; 2,6-dimet? L-3,7-octadien-2,6-diol; 4-metii-2,6-dimethyl-3-octene-1,5-d-ol; 5-methyl-3-octene-1,5-diol; 2,2-dimethyl-4,6-octadien-2,6-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-4,7-octadien-2,3-diol; 2,6-dimethyl-4,7-octadien-2,6-diol; 7-methyl-4-octene-1,6-diol; 2,7-bis (methylene); 2-methylene; 2,7-dimet? L-5,7-octadien-1,4-diol; 7-methyl-5,7-oc_adien-1,4-diol; 5-octene-1,3-diol; 7-methyl-6-octene-1,3-diol; 7-methyl-6-octene-1,4-diol; 6-octene-1, 5-diol; 7-methyl-6-octene-1,5-diol; 2-methyi-6-octene-3,5-diol; 4-methyl-6-octepo-3,5-diol; 2- methyl-7-octene-1,3-diol; 4-metii-7-octene-1,3-diol; 7-methyl-7-octene-1, 3-diol; 7-octene-1,5-dioi; 7-octene-1, 6-diol; 5-methyl-7-octene-1,6-diol; 2- methyl-6-meth? Le-7-octene-2,4-diol; 7-methyl-7-octene-2,5-diol; 2-methyl-7-octene-3,5-diol; 1-nonene-3,5-diol; 1-noneeno-3,7-diol; 3-nonene-2,5-diol; 8-methyl-4,6-nonadien-1,3-diol; 4-nonenoo-2,8-diol; 6,8-nonadien-1, 5-diol; 7-nonene-2,4-diol; 8-nonene-2,4-diol; 8-nonene-2,5-diol; 1, 9-decadien-3,8-diol; and / or 1, 9-decadien-4,6-diol; and XI. mixtures thereof; The main solvents for convenience are kept at the lowest possible levels in the present compositions to obtain translucency or transparency. The presence of water exerts an important effect on the need to achieve transparency of these compositions by medium of the main solvents. The higher the water content, the higher the level of the main solvent (in relation to the level of softener) necessary to obtain product transparency. Conversely, the lower the water content, the less solvent needed (in relation to the softener). Thus, at low water levels of about 5% to about 15%, the weight ratio of softener active to principal solvent is preferably from about 55:45 to about 85:15, most preferred approximately 60:40 to around 80:20. At water levels of approximately 15% to approximately 70%, the weight ratio of softener active to principal solvent is preferably from about 45:55 to about 70:30, more preferably from about 55:45 to about 70:30. But at high water levels of about 70% to 80%, the weight ratio of softener active to principal solvent is preferably from about 30:70 to about 55:45, more preferably from 35:65 to about 45. : 55 At even higher water levels, the proportions of softener to principal solvent must also be greater. Mixtures of the above main solvents are particularly preferred, since one of the problems associated with large amounts of solvents is safety. Mixtures decrease the amount of any material that is present. Odor and flammability can also be reduced by the use of mixtures, especially when one of the main solvents is volatile and / or has an odor, which is more likely for low molecular weight matepals. Preferred mixtures are those in which the major part of the solvent is one, or more, which are within the ClogP scale which has been identified hereinabove as most preferred. The use of solvent mixtures is also preferred, especially when one or more of the preferred solvents are solids at room temperature. In this case, the blends are fluid, or have lower melting points, thus improving the processability of the softening compositions. It has also been found that it is possible to replace part of a principal solvent or a mixture of principal solvents of this invention with a secondary solvent, or a mixture of secondary solvents, which are not themselves operable as a main solvent of this invention, provided and when an effective amount of the main solvent (s) of this invention is present in the concentrated and clear liquid fabric softener composition. An effective amount of the main solvent (s) of this invention is at least greater than about 5%, preferably more than about 7%, more preferably more than about 10% of the composition, when it is also present at least about 15% of the softening active compound. The substitute solvent (s) can be used at any level, but preferably approximately equal to or less than the amount of the main solvent operable as defined hereinabove, which is found in the fabric softening composition. For example, although 1, 4-cyclohexanod? Methanol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,3-octanediol and hydroxypivalyl hydroxypivalate (HPHP), having the following formula: HO-CH2-C (CH3) 2-CH2-0 -CO-C- (CH3) 2-CH2-OH, are inoperable solvents of confidentiality with this invention, mixtures of these solvents with the main solvent, e.g., with the preferred main solvent, eg, 2.2 , 4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, also provide clear liquid concentrated fabric softening compositions. 1, 4-cyclohexanedi-methanol is convenient as it has little odor. The main advantage of the main solvent is that it provides the maximum advantage for a given weight of solvent. It is understood that "solvent" as used herein, refers to the effect of the main solvent and not to its physical form at a given temperature, since some of the major solvents are solids at room temperature. The optional water-soluble organic solvents have been described. The transparent compositions may also contain the perfume and stabilizer systems described arpba, and all compositions may contain the following optional components. It appears that some of the clear compositions form dilute fabric softener dispersions that exhibit a more unilamellar appearance than conventional fabric softener compositions. It seems that the closer they are to the unilaminar appearance, the better the action of the compositions will be.

V. ADDITIONAL ADDITIVES COLOR PROTECTORS A. Chlorine scavengers Chlorine scavengers are active ingredients that react with chlorine, or with chlorine-generating materials such as hypochlorite, to eliminate or reduce the bleaching activity of chlorine materials. For fabric softener compositions that are added to the dryer, it is appropriate to incorporate sufficient chlorine scavenger to neutralize at least about 1 ppm (part per million) of chlorine in the following water of , preferably to neutralize about 2 ppm of chlorine, and it is very preferred to neutralize about 3 ppm in the wash water. For fabric softeners that are added in the rinse, it is appropriate to incorporate sufficient chlorine scavenger to neutralize about 1 ppm, preferably 2 ppm, preferably 3 ppm, and still very preferably 10 ppm chlorine in the rinse water. Chlorine is used in many parts of the world to disinfect water. To ensure that the water is safe, a small amount of chlorine is left in the water, typically about 1 to 2 ppm of chlorine. It has been found that this small amount of chlorine in the water The current may cause fading of some fabric dyes. Incorporating a chlorine scavenger into a fabric softener product that is added to the dryer can provide a benefit by placing the chlorine scavenger at a point where it can intercept chlorine in the water of washing the next wash cycle, especially when the chlorine scavenger is very soluble in water, for example an ammonium salt as described hereinafter. Also, if the detergent composition does not contain a chlorine scavenger, or if it dissolves slowly, the chlorine scavenger applied in the dryer will provide protection. The chlorine scavenger herein may be used as part of any prior fabric softener composition to be added to the dryer. The best distribution provides better protection, extending the chlorine scavenger on the fabric more evenly. The chlorine scavenger in the compositions added in the rinse neutralizes the chlorine in the rinse water where no other product is added. In the case where any ingredient of the present description can be classified in more than one place, it must be classified in the place where it was first mentioned. Typically, the softener additive compositions in the dryer should provide sufficient chlorine scavenger to react with about 0.1 ppm to about 40 ppm, preferably from about 0.2 ppm to about 20 ppm, preferably from about 0.3 ppm to about 10 ppm of chlorine. present in an average wash liquor. Suitable levels of optional chlorine scavengers in the softener composition to be added in the dryer of the present invention, range from about 0.1% to about 25%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 15%, preferably about 1% to approximately 8%. If both the cation and the scavenger anion react with the chlorine, which is convenient, the level is adjusted to react with an equivalent amount of available chlorine. Suitable levels of the optional chlorine scavengers in the liquid softening composition of the present invention range from about 0.01% to about %, preferably from about 0.02% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 4%. The fabric softening compositions, and especially the preferred compositions herein, may contain an effective amount of chlorine scavenger, preferably selected from the group consisting of: a. Amines and their salts; b.- Ammonium salts; c- Amino acids and their salts; d.- Polyamino acids and their salts; e.- Polyethyleneimines and their salts; f.- Polyamines and their salts; g.- Polyamineamides and their salts; h.- Polyacrylamides; and j.- Mixtures of them. Non-limiting examples of chlorine scavengers include amines, preferably primary and secondary amines, which include the primary and secondary fatty amines and alkanolamines, and their salts; ammonium salts, eg, chloride, bromide, citrate, sulfate; aminofunctional polymers and their salts; homopolymers of amino acids with amino groups and their salts, such as polyarginine, polylysine, polyhistidine; amino acid copolymers with amino acid groups and their salts, including 1, 5-di-ammonium-2-methiipantene di-chloride and lysine monohydrochloride; amino acids and their salts, preferably those having more than one amino acid group per molecule, such as arglnin, histidine and lysine, reducing anions such as sulfite, bisulfite, thiosulfate, and nitrate, antioxidants such as ascorbate, carbamate, phenols; and mixtures thereof. Preferred chlorine scavengers are water soluble, especially primary and secondary amines of low molecular weight and low volatility, e.g., monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane, hexamethylenetetramine, and their salts and mixtures thereof. Suitable chlorine scavenging polymers include: water-soluble aminofunctional polymers, eg, polyethylene imines, polyamines, polyamineamides, polyacrylamides and their salts, and mixtures thereof. Preferred polymers are polyethylenimines, the polyamines, including cyclic di (higher alkyl) amines and their condensation products, polyamineamides, and their salts and mixtures thereof. Preferred polymers for use in the fabric softening compositions of the present invention are polyethylenimines and their salts. Preferred polyethylene imines have a molecular weight of less than 2000, more preferably from 200 to 1500. Preferably the solubility in water is at least 1 g / 100 g of water, more preferably, at least about 3 g / 100 g of water, even more preferably at least about 5 g / 100 g of water Some polyamines with the general formula (R1) 2N (CX2) nN (R2) 2 can serve as chlorine scavengers and at the same time as "chelating agents" for color care. Non-limiting examples of such preferred polyamines are N, N, N ', N'-tetrak? s (2-hydroxy? propyl) ) et? lepd? am? na and N, N, N'N ", N" -penta (2-h? Drox? Prop? L) d? Et? Lenetpam? Na Other suitable dual agents of this type are descntos later in the present in the section Chelators Chlorine scavengers used in the solid fabric softener compositions that are added to the dryer are preferably solids, eg, water soluble amines, amine salts, and / or polymers. It is preferred that the aminofunctional chlorine sweeping materials they are neutralized by an acid, before they are added to the compositions. Actually this neutralization converts the amines into ammonium salts. In the salt form, even the simple amines and the ammonium (NH3) can be used. Preferred salts of this type are ammonium salts such as NH4Cl, (NH4) 2S0, and the like Preferred polymeric chlorine scavengers have an average molecular weight of less than 5000, more preferably from 200 to 2000, and more preferably from 200 up to 1000 Low molecular weight polymers are easy to remove from fabrics, resulting in less accumulation of chlorine sweepers and therefore less discoloration of fabrics Chlorine sweepers above are also suitable for use in the liquid fabric softening compositions of this invention. Liquid chlorine scavengers can be used in liquid softener compositions, but aminofunctional chlorine scavengers are preferably neutralized by an acid, before they are added to the compositions. Many of the preferred chlorine scavengers are at least moderately soluble in water. When these chlorine scavenging compounds are present in the compositions of the present invention, the dissolution rate criterion of the softening compositions, (as defined hereinbefore), is determined with the composition that does not contain chlorine scavengers. The fabric conditioning compositions that are used with chlorine scavengers can be any of those known in the art and / or those previously described by others in patent applications. The compositions that are suitable are described both herein, and in the U.S.A. Nos .: 3,944,694, McQueary; 4,073,996, Bedenk et al .; 4,237,155, Kardouche; 4,711, 730, Gosselink et al .; 4,749,596, Evans et al .; 4,808,086, Evans et al .; 4,818,569, Trinh et al .; 4,877,896, Maldonado et al .; 4,976,879, Maldonado et al .; 5,041, 230, Borcher, Sr. et al .; 5,094,761, Trinh et al .; 5,102,564, Gardik et al .; and 5,234,610, Gardlik et al .; all of said patents being incorporated herein by reference.

B. Dye Transfer Inhibitors Dye transfer inhibitors (DTI), such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), appear to be solubilized in wash and / or rinse water to clear free dye molecules, thus suspending dyes and preventing them from redeposing themselves in the fabrics. DTI can interact with some detergent active compounds. Therefore, it is advantageous to supply the DTIs by adding them to a fabric softening composition to be added in the dryer to place them on the fabrics near the dyes, thereby reducing the interaction with the surfactants. DTIs may also be useful in fabric softening compositions that are added during rinsing as described in P &G Case 4768C. The composition of the present invention optionally, but preferably, contains an effective amount of a dye transfer inhibiting polymeric agent (dye transfer inhibitor or DTI). An effective amount is typically an amount of DTI which will supply at least about 0.1 ppm, preferably from 0.1 ppm to 100 ppm, more preferably from 0.2 ppm to 20 ppm, in the subsequent wash or rinse solution. Preferably, the compositions that are added in the dryer contain from 0.1% to 25% of dye transfer inhibitor, more preferably from 0.5% to 15%, and even more preferably from 1% to 10% for fabric softening compositions added in the dryer. The softener compositions added in the rinse of this invention optionally contain from 0.03% to 25%, preferably from 0. 1% up to about 15%, more preferably from 0.3% to 10%, of water-soluble polymeric dye transfer inhibitor. Suitable polymeric DTIs are described in WO 94/11482, published May 26, 1994, which is the same as copending, the US patent application of Trinh et al., Serial No. 08 / 209,694, filed on March 10, 1994 entitled "FABRIC SOFTENING COMPOSITIONS WITH DYE TRANSFER INHIBITORS FOR IMPROVED FABRIC APPEARANCE" (case of P &G 4768C), said request having been indicated as admissible. As described in said application, dye transfer inhibitors useful in the present invention include water-soluble polymers containing nitrogen and oxygen atoms, selected from the group consisting of: (1) Polymers, which preferably do not are enzymes, with one or more monomer units containing at least one group = NC (= 0) -; (2) Polymers with one or more monomer units containing at least one N-oxide group; (3) Polymers containing both groups = N-C (= 0) - and N-oxide of (A) and (B); and (4) Mixtures thereof; Where the nitrogen of the group = N-C (= 0) - may be attached to either 1 or 2 different atoms (ie may have two single bonds or one double bond). The dye transfer inhibitors in the present invention include water soluble polymers having the structure: [-P-] (D) m wherein each P is selected from the homopolymerizable and compolymerizable portions which are joined to form the base structure of the polymer, with each P being preferably chosen from the group consisting of vinyl portions, eg, [-C ( R) 2-C (R) 2-]; other monomer portions, eg, - [[C (R) 2Í? -L-], where each x is an integer ranging from 1 to 6 and each L is independently chosen from the group consisting of: -N (R) -; -OR-; -S-; -0- (0) C-; -C (0) -0-; -SW)-; -S (? 0) 2-; -S (0) -0-; -0- (0) S-; -0-S (0) 2-0-; -0- [If (R2) -0] p ~; -CO)-; and -0-C (0) -0-; and active groups of DTl -N (? 0) (R) -; -N (R) C (0) -; -C (0) -N (R) -. Wherein each R is H, alkyl or alkylene C? .12 (preferably C1-4), aryl or arylene C2-Ci2 and / or D, m ranges from 0 to 2, and p ranges from 1 to 6; wherein each D contains portions selected from the group consisting of: L portions; structural portions selected from the group consisting of linear and cyclic C1-12 (preferably C1-C4) alkyl; C1.12 alkylene; C -? - 12 heterocyclic groups, which may also contain the active elements of DT1; groups Ce-12 aromatics; and R to complete the group, wherein any bonding group that is bonded to one another form bonds that are substantially stable under the conditions of use; and wherein the nitrogen atoms can be attached to 1, 2 or 3 different atoms, the number of groups being = NC (0) - and / or = N? 0 sufficient to supply the inhibition of dye transfer, the molecular weight being total from 500 to 1,000,000, preferably from about 1,000 to 500,000, n being selected to supply the indicated molecular weight, and the water solubility being at least 100 ppm, preferably at least 300 ppm, and more preferably at at least 1, 000 ppm in water at an ambient temperature of around 25 ° C. (11 Polymers with active ampoules = NC (= 01- The most common polymer of this type is polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).) PVP is available from ISP, Wayne, New Jesey, and BASF Corp., Parsippany, New Jersey, as a powder or aqueous solutions in various viscosity grades, designated as, eg, K-12, K-15, K-25 and K-30. These K values indicate the viscosity of the average molecular weight, as indicates: viscosity of PVP of average molecular weight = 2,500 (K-12), 10,000 (K-15), 24,000 (K-25), and 40,000 (K-30) .The compounds PVP K-12, K-15 and K-30 are also available from Polysciences, Inc. Warrington, Pennsylvania, and PVP K-15, K-25, and K-30 and poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) can be obtained from Aldrich Chemical Co., Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The average molecular weight for water-soluble polymers with groups = N-C (= 0) - useful in the present invention ranges from 500 to 100,000, preferably from 500 to 40,000 and more preferably from 1,000 to about 30,000. (2) Polymers with N-Oxide active groups Another useful group of polymeric DTl include water-soluble polymers containing active groups = N? O. The nitrogen of the group = N? O may be attached to either one, two or three different atoms. One or more of the sN-? they can be part of the pendant group D or one or more groups = N? O can be part of the polymerizable unit P or a combination of both. In the case where group = N? O is part of the pendant group D, the preferred groups D contain cyclic structures in which the nitrogen atom of the group = N? O is part of the ring or is outside the ring. The ring in group D can be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic. Examples of groups D containing the nitrogen atom of the group sN? O include the N-oxides of heterocyclic compounds such as N-oxides of pyridine, pyrrole, imidazole, pyrazole, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, piperidine, pyrroiidone, azolidine, morpholine and derivatives thereof. A preferred dye transfer inhibitor is poly (4-vinylpyridine) N-oxide (PVNO). Examples of groups D in which the nitrogen atom of the group = N? O outside the ring include aniline oxide and the N-substituted aniline oxides. An example of a polymer wherein the group = N? O is part of the monomeric base structure P is polyethylene imine N-oxide. Mixtures of these groups may be present in the polymeric DTl of (2) and (3). The amine N-oxide polymers of the present invention typically have a ratio of amine N-oxide to the amine of about 1: 0 to 1: 2. The amount of amine oxide groups present in the polyamide oxide polymer can be varied by appropriate co-polymerization or by the appropriate degree of N-oxidation. Preferably, the ratio of amine N-oxide to amine ranges from 1: 0 to 1. : 1 more preferably from 1: 0 to about 3: 1. The amine oxide unit of the polyamine N-oxides has a Pka of < 10, preferably Pka < 7, more preferably Pka < 6. The average molecular weight of (2) useful in the present invention ranges from 500 to 1,000,000; more preferably from 1,000 to 500,000; more preferably from 2,000 to about 00,000. Any prior polymer base structure can be used in (1) or (2) as long as the polymer formed is water soluble and has dye transfer inhibiting properties. Examples of suitable polymeric base structures are polyvinyls, polyalkylenes, polyesters, polyethers, polyamide, polynides, polyacrylates and block copolymers and copolymers thereof, and mixtures thereof. (3. Copolymers including active groups = NC (= Q) - and / or = N? 0 Effective poiimeric agents DTl may include those formed by copolymerization of mixtures of monomeric, oligomeric and / or polymeric units containing active groups C (= 0) - and / or = N? O (eg, PVP and PVNO block copolymers and / or copolymers) Other suitable DT! Copolymers include those in which an effective amount of monomeric, oligomeric units , and / or polymeric containing active groups = NC (= 0) and / or active groups = N? O is copolymerized with monomeric, oligomeric and / or polymeric units "fillers that do not contain active gpjpos = NC (= 0) - or active groups = N? O but imparting other desirable properties to the DTl copolymers, such as an increase in water solubility or substantivity towards the fabric [eg, PVP block copolymer (> %) and polyvinylimidazole.] Some of the preferred dye transfer inhibitors two are moderately soluble in water. When these dye transfer inhibitors are present in the compositions of the present invention, the dissolution rate criterion of the softening compositions (as defined hereinbefore) is determined with the compositions without having transfer inhibitors. Colorant.

C. Dye Fixatives Dye fixatives are similar to dye transfer inhibitors, but tend to be more insoluble in water. These act primarily by inhibiting the removal of the dye rather than by intercepting it in the aqueous phase and by keeping it suspended in a manner similar to that of the dye transfer inhibitors. Suitable dye fixatives are described in the U.S.A. 5,632,781, Shmichi et al., Issued May 27, 1997; 4,583,989, Toshio et al., Issued April 22, 1986; 3,957,574, Edward, issued May 18, 1975; 3,957,427, Chambers, issued May 18, 1976; and 3,940,347, Derwin et al., issued February 24, 1976, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The colorant fixatives have been used in at least one effective amount, typically from 0.1% to 50%, preferably from 0.5% to 30%, more preferably from 1% to 10% for compositions that are added in the dryer, and from 0.01% to 10%, preferably from 0.03% to 7%, more preferably from 0.1% to 3%, for compositions that are added in the rinse.

D. Chelators The composition can further include from 0.1% to 50% by weight of the composition, preferably from 0.2% to 20%, more preferably from 0.5% to 10% and more preferably from 1% to 7% by weight of the composition for compositions that are added in the dryer and from 0.01% to 10%, preferably from 0.1% to 8%, more preferably from 0.5% to 5%, for compositions that are added in the rinse, a "chelator" agent for the care of the color, preferably that the agent for the care of color has the formula: wherein each X is chosen from the group consisting of hydrogen (preferred), substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl groups having from 1 to 10 (preferably 1 or 2) carbon atoms and substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups have at least 6 carbon atoms (preferably from 6 to 22), and mixtures thereof; n is an entere ranging from 0 to 6, preferably 2 or 3; each R1 and R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; I rent; aril; alcaplo; aralkyl; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkium; C1.10 alkyl groups, preferably C2-3, substituted with one (preferred), or more (preferably 2 or 3) carboxylic acid or phosphonic acid groups, or salts thereof; polyalkylether having the formula - ((CH2) y0)) zR3 wherein each R3 is hydrogen (preferred) or a linear or branched substituted or unsubstituted alkyl chain having from 1 to 10 (preferably from 1 to 4) carbon atoms and where y is an integer ranging from 2 to 10 (preferably 2 or 3) and z is an integer from 1 to 30 (preferably from 2 to 5); the group -C (0) R4 wherein each R4 is selected from alkyl; alkaryl; aralkyl; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl, polyalkylether and alkyl groups substituted with 1 (preferred), or more (preferably 2 or 3) carboxylic acid or phosphonic acid groups, or salts thereof as defined in R1 and R2; and CX2CX2N (R5) 2 with not more than one R1 and R2 being CX2CX2N (R5) 2 and wherein each R5 is selected from alkyl; alkaryl; aralkyl; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl, polyalkyl ether and alkyl groups substituted with one (preferred) or more (preferably 2 or 3) carboxylic acid or phosphonic acid groups, or salts thereof as defined in R1 and R2; and one R1 and one R2 can be combined to form a cyclic compound. The available alkyl groups include substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl groups typically having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 1 to 10 carbon atoms. More preferred alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl and mixtures thereof. Available aryl groups include substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups typically having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms. The substitutions may include alkyl chains as indicated above thereby providing alkaryl or aralkyl groups having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms. The groups ariio, preferred aralkyl and alkaryl include phenyl, benzyl and mesityl. The available hydroxyalkyl and polyhydroxyalkyl groups include linear or branched hydroxy substituted groups which typically have from 1 to 22 carbon atoms. Preferred gpjpos include hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, 1-hydroxypropyl and 2-hydroxypropyl. The polyalkoxy (polyalkylether) groups available include those having the formula - ((CH2) and O) zR3 wherein the integer and typically ranges from 2 to 10 with 2 and 3 being most preferred; the group - (CH2) and. they can include both linear and branched chains; Preferred groups include ethoxy and isopropoxy groups; the integer z typically ranges from 1 to 30 with lower levels of alkoxylation, preferably ethoxylation, being preferred; R3 is typically hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. The group -C (0) R4 may also be or be used where R4 is alkyl; alkaryl; aralkyl; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl, polyalkylether, carboxylic acid, alkyldicarboxylic acid, phosphonic acid, alkylphosphonic acid as defined above, and mixtures thereof. The possibilities for remaining R1 and R2 include linear or branched alkylcarboxylic acid groups and water soluble salts thereof having the general formula -CHp (R7q) t C (0) OH-MW wherein t is an integer of 1 to 5, p is an integer from 1 to 3, p + q = 2 and M < +) is a monovalent cation soluble in water such as hydrogen, alkali metal, etc. Since t typically varies from 1 to 5, the total number of carbon atoms does not exceed 6 and Mw is a water soluble cation such as an alkali metal or other available group such as ammonium or substituted ammonium. Also available are dicarboxylic acid groups, including water soluble salts, which have from 2 to 5 carbon atoms and linear, branched or branched alkyldicarboxylic acids substituted polyfunctionally and the water soluble salts thereof which also have from 2 to 5 carbon atoms. Preferred carboxylate-based chelators include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), N-hydroxyethylenediamine-aminopic acid, nitrilotpacetic acid (NTA), etiiendiaminetetrapropionic acid, ethylene diamine-N, N'-diglutamic acid, 2-hydroxypropylend? Am? NN, N'- d? su_cinico, triethylenetetraminehexaacetic acid, triethylenetriaminpentaacetic acid (DETPA), and ethanoldiglicines, including their water soluble salts such as those of alkali metals, ammonium and substituted ammonium thereof, and mixtures thereof. Phosphonic acid-based chelators and water-soluble salts thereof and branched or branched linear alkyl branched alkyl phosphonic acids and water-soluble salts thereof can be used as R1 and R2. In both cases, the number of carbon atoms typically ranges from 1 to 5. Preferred groups include ethylenediaminetetrakis (methalosphonic acid), diethylenetriamine-N, N, N ', N ", N" -pentakis ( methanphosphon.) (DETMP) and 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), including their water-soluble salts such as the alkali metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. the same. R1 and R2. They can also be the group CX2CX2N (R5) 2. However, when the group is present, no more than one R1 and R2 at any time may be the group CX2CX2N (R5) 2. In addition, each R5 may be alkyl; alkaryl; aralkyl; hydroxyalkyl; polyhydroxyalkyl; polyalkylether, alkoxy, polyalkoxy, alkylcarboxylic acid, alkyldicarboxylic acid, phosphonic acid and alkyl phosphonic acid as defined above for R1 and R2.

Preferably, when either of R1 and R2 is present as the group CX2CX2N (R5) 2, then each R5 is preferably an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group as defined above. Additionally, any of R1 and R2 may be combined to form a cyclic substituent. Suitable examples include the portion: N - N CH3 CH, In order to provide appropriate color care properties, the preferred color care chelators according to the present invention consist of at least about 3% by weight of the nitrogen compound, preferably at least 7% and more preferably at least about 9% by weight of the compound. Preferred color care chelators according to the present invention have a total number of carbon atoms of the group R1 and R2 of about 50 or less, more preferably from 40 or less and more preferably about 20 or less. More preferably, each R1 and R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear alkyl groups having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and groups linear hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. Especially preferred are the ethyl, methyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl groups and mixtures thereof. While each of R1 and R2 may be individually selected, the preferred color care components of confounding with the present invention involve the situation where each of R1 and R2 is a hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms. carbon. A preferred list of chelators includes N, N, N ', N'-tetraethylethylenediamine, 2-. { [2- (dimethylamino) ethyl] -methylamino} ethanol, bis- (2-hydroxyethyl) N, N ', - dimet? let? lendiam? na, bs (oct? l) -N, N'-dimethylethylene, N, N, N', N ' -tetrakis (2-hydroxyl propylene) ethylenediamine, N, N, N ', N ", N", - penta (2-hydroxypropyl) diethylenetrilane, N, N'-diethyl-ld? am? Na, N, N, N'-trimethylethylenediamine, 1,3-pentadiamine, N, N-dimethylethylenediamine, 2- (2-aminoethylamino) ethanol, N, N'-dimethylethylenediamine, 1,3-diamino-2 -hydrox? propane, N'-methyl-2,2'-diaminodietylamine, N- (2-amipoet? l) -1,3-propanediamine. Particularly preferred are N, N, N ', N', - tetrakis (2-hydroxylpropyl) ethylenediamine and N, N, N ', N ", N" -penta (2-hydroxypropyl) diethylenetriamine. Such materials are commercially available from a number of sources including BASF of Washington, NJ under the tradenames QUADROL and PENTROL. It is believed that these compounds provide protection as chelating agents and are preferred. However, other chelating agents can be used as long as they are compatible and can bind to the metals that cause hue shifts in the fabric dyes. Other suitable chelating agents are described in the application for patent E.U.A. Agreed from Rusche et al., serial number 08 / 753,167, filed on November 25, 1996 entitled "CHELATING AGENTS FOR IMPROVED COLOR FIDELITY "said application being incorporated herein by reference These chelating agents (which as used herein include also effective materials not only for bonding metals in solution but also those effective for precipitating metals from the solution) include citric acid, citrate salts (eg, trisodium citrate), isopropyl citrate, 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-d-phosphonic acid (etidronic acid), available from Monsanto as Dequest RTM 2010, 4,5-dihydrox? -m-benzen-sulphonic acid / sodium salt, available from Kodak as Tiran RTM, diethylene-propane-penta-acetic acid available from Aldrich, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), et? lendiamin-N, N acid Disuccinic acid (EDDS, preferably the S, S isomer), 8-hydroxyquinoline, sodium dithiocarbamate, sodium tetraphenylboron, ammonium nitrosophenylhydroxylamine and mixtures thereof, most preferred of these chelating agents are EDTA and especially citric acid and citrate salts. Chelating agents can also be used at very low levels, typically from 0.005% to 0.02%, in clear liquid compositions of this invention that contain highly unsaturated softening active compounds to minimize discoloration and / or odor formation.

E. Brighteners The premix, and especially the dispersion compositions finished herein may also optionally contain from 0.005% to 5% by weight of certain types of hydrophilic optical brighteners that also provide a dye transfer inhibition action. If used, the dispersion compositions herein will preferably include from 0.001% to 1% by weight of such optical brighteners. The hydrophilic optical brighteners useful in the present invention are those that have the structural phonule: wherein R1 is chosen from anilino, N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl and NH-2-hydroxyethyl; R is chosen from N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl, N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino, morphino, chloro and ammo; and M is a salt-forming cation such as sodium or potassium. When 1 in the above formula is anilino, R2 is N-2-bis-hydroxyethyl and M is a cation such as sodium, the brightener is 4,4 ', - b' s ((4-anilino-6- ( N-2-b? S-hydroxy? Ethyl) -s-triazin-2-yl) amino] -2,2'-est? Lbendisulfon and the disodium salt. This particular brightener species is sold commercially under the trade name Tinopal-UNPA-GXR by Ciba-Geígy Corporation. Tinopal-UNPA-GX is the preferred hydrophilic optical brightener useful in the dispersion compositions that are added in the rinse herein. When Ri in the above formula is anilino, R2 is N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-2-methylamino and M is a cation such as sodium, the brightener is the disodium salt of the acid 4,4'-b¡s [ (4-anilino-6- (N-2-hydroxyethyl-N-methalamino) -s-triazin-2-yl) amino] 2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid. This particular brightener species is commercially sold under the trade name Tinopai 5BM-GXR by Ciba Geigy Corporation. When R1 in the above formula is anilino, R2 is morphino and M is a cation such as sodium, the brightener is the sodium salt of 4,4'-bis [(4-apylino-6-morphylipo-s-triazin- 2-yl) amino] 2,2'-stilbenesulfonic acid. This particular kind of optical brightener is commercially sold under the trade name Tinopal AMS-GXR by Ciba Geigy corporation.

SAW. OTHER OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS A. Perfumes The compositions of the present invention may contain any perfume compatible with the softener. Preferred perfumes are described in the patent of E.U.A. 5,500,138, Bacon et al., Issued on March 19, 1996, said patent being incorporated herein by reference. The perfume is optionally present at a level that goes from 0% or up to 10%, preferably from 0.1% to 5%, more preferably from 0.2% to 3% by weight of the finished composition.

B. Stabilizers Stabilizers are highly desirable, and even essential, in the finished and / or clear dispersion compositions and, optionally, in the raw materials of the present invention. The term "stabilizer" as used herein, includes anti-oxidant and reducing agents. These agents are present at a level of 0% up to 2%, preferably from about 0.01% up to 0.2%, more preferably from 0.035% up to 0.1% for antioxidants and preferably from 0.01% up to 0.2% for reducing agents, in the final composition. For the premix, the levels are adjusted, depending on the concentrations of the softening active compound in the premix and in the finished composition. These ensure good aroma stability under long-term storage conditions. Antioxidant and reducing stabilizing agents are especially critical for products without essence or with low essence (without perfume or with low perfume content). Examples of antioxidants that can be added to the dispersion compositions of this invention include a mixture of acid ascorbic, ascorbic palmytate, propyl gallate, available from Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., under the trade names Tenox® PG and Tenox® S-1; a mixture of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), propyl gallate and citric acid, available from Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., under the tradename Tenox® -6; butylated hydroxytoluene, available from UOP Process Division under the trade name Sustane® BHT; Tertiary butylhydroquinone, Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., as TenoxR TBHQ; natural tocopherols, Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., as TenoxR GT-1 / GT-2; and butylated hydroxyanisole, Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., as BHA; long chain esters (C8-C__2) of gallic acid, eg, dodecyl gallate; Irganox "1010; lrganoxR 1035; lrganoxR B 1171; lrganoxR 1425; lrganoxR 3114; lrganoxR 3125; and mixtures thereof, preferably lrganoxR 3125, Irganox" 1425, and mixtures thereof preferably lrganoxR 3125, alone or mixed with citric acid and / or other chelating agents such as isopropyl citrate, Dequest® 2010, available from Monsanto with a chemical name of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (etidronic acid), and Tiro®, available from Kodak under a chemical name of disodium salt of 4,5-dihydroxy-m-benzenesulfonic acid, and DTPA®, available from Aldrich with a chemical name of diethylenetriaminpentaacetic acid.

C. Water and Water-soluble Organic Solvents The dispersion, and clear, compositions of the present invention contain water and, optionally, include up to 30% of a water soluble solvent. Dispersions can contain from 5% up to %, preferably from 8% to 25%, more preferably from 10% to 20% > by weight of the water soluble organic solvent composition. The solvent is preferably mixed with the fabric softener active compound, e.g., DEQA to help provide a low viscosity for ease of processing, eg, pumped and / or mixed even at ambient temperatures. The water soluble organic solvent is a solvent preferably soluble in water, e.g., etapol; isopropanol; 1, 2-propansdioi; 1,3-propanediol; propylene carbonate; hexylene glycol, diethylene glycol n-butyl ether; etc. It is possible to create concentrated compositions finished with conventional blending at ambient temperatures, eg ranging from 10 ° C to 40 ° C, preferably from 20 ° C to 35 ° C and it is possible, with the active compounds softener of highly unsaturated fabrics , only with low levels.

D. Dispersibility Aids The dispersion compositions of the present invention may optionally contain dispersibility aids, eg, those selected from the group consisting of long-chain, single-chain, long-chain, cationic quaternary ammonium compounds, a single long alkyl chain, and mixtures thereof, to assist in the formation of finished dispersion compositions. When said dispersibility aid is present, it is typically present at a total level ranging from 2 to 25%, preferably from 3% to 17%, more preferably from 4% to 15% and more preferably from 5% to 13% or by weight of the composition. These materials can be added as part of the raw material of the softening active compound, (I), or added as a separate component. The total level of dispersal aid includes any quantity that may be present as part of component (I). (1) Quaternary ammonium cationic monoalkyl compounds When the quaternary ammonium cationic monoalkium compound is present, it is typically present at a level ranging from 2% to 25%, preferably from 3% to 17%, more preferably from 4% to 15%. % and even more preferably from 5% to 13% by weight of the composition, the total of the quaternary ammonium cationic monoalkyl compound being at least at an effective level. Such quaternary ammonium cationic monoalkyl compounds useful in the present invention are preferably quaternary ammonium salts of the general formula [R4N + (R5) 3] A " where R4 is alkyl or alkenyl group of Ca-C22, preferably a C? Or C? 8 8 alkyl or alkenyl group; more preferably an alkyl or alkenyl group C? 0-Cu or C? B-C? 8; each R 5 is an alkyl or substituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl group (eg, hydroxy alkyl), preferably a C 1 -C 3 alkyl group, eg, methyl (more preferred) ethyl, propyl, and the like, a benzyl group , hydrogen, a polyethoxylated chain with 2 to 20 oxyethylene units, preferably from 2.5 to 13 oxyethylene units, more preferably from 3 to 10 oxyethylene units and mixtures thereof. A "is as defined above for (Formula (b).) Especially preferred dispersibility aids are monolauryl trimethyl ammonium chloride and monosebo trimethyl ammonium chloride available from Witco under the tradename Varisoft® 471 and monooleyltrimethyl ammonium chloride available of Witco under the trade name Varisoft® 417. The group R4 may also be attached to the cationic nitrogen atom through a group containing one or more ester, amide, ether, amine, etc., linking groups which may be to be desired to increase the concentration capacity of component (I), etc. Such linking groups are preferably within one to three carbon atoms away from the nitrogen atom.The cationic quaternary ammonium monoalkyl compounds further include alkyl choline esters Ca-C - Preferred dispersibility aids of this type have the formula R1C (0) -0-CH2CH2N * (R) 3 A "wherein R1, R and A" are as previously defined. Highly preferred dispersibility aids include the C12-C14 cococholine ester and the sebocholine Cβ- C? 8 ester. Suitable long single chain biodegradable alkyl dispersible auxiliaries containing an ester linkage in the long chains are described in U.S. Patent No. 4,840,738, Hardy et al.

Walley, issued June 20, 1989, said patent being incorporated herein by reference. When the dispersibility aid includes alkyl choline esters, the dispersion compositions preferably also contain a small amount, preferably from 2% to 5% by weight of the composition of an organic acid. Organic acids are described in European Patent Application No. 404,471, Machin et al., Published December 27, 1990, supra, which is incorporated herein by reference. Preferably the organic acid is selected from the group consisting of glycolic acid, acetic acid, citric acid and mixtures thereof. The ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compounds which can serve as the dispersibility aids include ethylbis ethyl sulphate (polyethoxyethanol) alkylmonium with 17 moles of ethylene oxide, available under the tradename Variquat15 66 from Sherex Chemical Company; polyethylene glycol (15) oleammonium chloride, which can be get under the trade name Ethoquad® 0/25 from Akzo; and polyethylene glycol (15) of cocamonium chloride, available under the trade name Ethoquad® C / 25 from Akzo. Although the main function of the dispersibility aid is to increase the dispersibility of the ester base softener, preferably the dispersibility aids of the present invention also have some softening properties to increase the softness performance of the composition. Therefore, preferably the dispersion compositions of the present invention are essentially free of ethoxylated nonionic dispersion aids without nitrogen which would decrease the overall softness performance of the dispersion compositions. In addition, quaternary compounds having only a single long alkyl chain can protect the cationic softener from interacting with the anionic surfactants and / or detergent builders that are drawn into the rinse from the wash solution. It is highly preferable to have enough long chain single quaternary compounds, or cationic polymer to render the anionic surfactant unusable. This provides improved control of wrinkles. The ratio of fabric softener active compound to single long chain compound is typically from 100: 1 to 2: 1, preferably from 50: 1 to 5: 1, more preferably from 13: 1 to 8. :1. Under conditions of high detergent content, the ratio is preferably from 5: 1 to 7: 1 Typically the single long chain compound is present at a level of 10 ppm up to 25 ppm in the rinse. (2) Amine oxides Suitable amine oxides include those with an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl portion of from about 8 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, more preferably from 8 to 14 carbon atoms and alkyl portions selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and hidoxyalkyl groups with 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Examples include dimethyloctylamine oxide, diethyldecylamine oxide, bis (2-hydroxyethyl) dodecylamine oxide, dimethyldodecylamine oxide, dipropyltetradecylamine oxide, methylethylhexadecylamine oxide, dimethyl-2-hydroxyoctadecylamine oxide and coconut fatty acid dimethylamine oxide. These dispersibility aids may also make it possible to prepare high concentration dispersion compositions and / or to meet higher stability standards depending on the other ingredients. These concentration aids that can typically be viscosity modifiers may be necessary, or preferred, to ensure stability under extreme conditions when levels of particular softening active compounds are used. The surfactant concentration aids are typically selected from the group consisting of long single alkyl chain cationic surfactants and amine oxide described above; nonionic surfactants; fatty acids; and mixtures thereof. These auxiliaries are described in the co-pending application P &G sene number 08/461, 207, filed on 5 June 1995, Wahl et al., Specifically on page 14, line 12 to page 20, line 12, which is incorporated herein by reference.

E. Dirt release agent In the present invention, an optional dirt release agent may be added, especially in the finished dispersion compositions. The addition of the soil release agent may be presented in combination with the premix, in combination with the acid / water seat, before or after the addition of electrolyte, or after the final composition is made. The finished softening composition prepared by the process of the present invention herein may contain from 0 to 10%, preferably from 0.2% to 5% of a soil release agent. The concentration in the premix is adjusted to supply the desired final concentration. Preferably, a soil release agent as such is a polymer. The polymeric soil release agents useful in the present invention include copolymer blocks of terephthalate and polyethylene oxide or polypropylene oxide, and the like. A preferred soil release agent is a copolymer having blocks of terephthalate and polyethylene oxide. More specifically, These polymers are composed of repeated units of ethylene terephthalate and polyethylene oxide terephthalate in a molar ratio of ethylene terephthalate to polyethylene oxide terephthalate units of 25:75 up to :65, said polyethylene oxide terephthalate containing polyethylene oxide blocks having molecular weights from 300 to 2000. The molecular weight of this polymeric soil release agent is in the range of 5,000 to 55,000. Another preferred polymeric soil release agent is the polishable cystestable with repeating unit of ethylene terephthalate units containing from 10% to 15% by weight of ethylene terephthalate units together with about 10% to 50% by weight units of polyoxyethylene terephthalate, obtained from a polyethylene glycol of average molecule weight from 300 to 6,000 and the molar ratio of ethylene terephthalate units to polyoxyethylene terephthalate units in the crystallizable polymer compound is between 2: 1 and 6: 1. Examples of this polymer include the commercially available materials Zelcon 4780 ® (from Dupont) and Milease T® (from ICI). The preferred soil release agents are polymers of the generic formula: O °? ° x (OCH2CH2) p (0 C R14-C 0Rl5) u (0-C-Rl4-0C-0) (C_2CH20-) n-X wherein each X can be an appropriate blocking group, with each X typically being selected from the group consisting of H, and alkyl or acyl groups and containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, p is selected for solubility in water and generally ranges from 6 to 113, preferably from 20 to 50. u is critical to the formulation in a liquid composition having a relatively high ionic strength. There must be very little material in which u is greater than 10. In addition, there must be at least 20%, preferably at least 40% material in which u varied from 3 to 5. The portions R14 are essentially portions 1, 4-phenylene. As used herein, the term "R14 portions are essentially 1,4-phenylene portions" refers to compounds wherein the R14 portions consist entirely of 1, 4-phenylene portions, or are partially substituted with other aryiene or alkarylene portions, alkylene portions, alkynylene portions, or mixtures thereof. The arylene and alkarylene portions that can be partially substituted by 1,4-phenylene include 1,3-phenylene, 1,2-phenylene, 1,8-naphthylene, 1,4-naphthylene, 2,2-biphenylene, 4,4-biphenylene and mixtures thereof. The alkylene and alkenylene portions which may be partially substituted include 1,2-propylene, 1,4-butylene, 1,5-pentylene, 1,6-hexamethylene, 1,7-hexamethylene, 1,8-octamethylene, 1,4. -cyclohexylene and mixtures thereof. For portions R14, the degree of partial substitution with portions other than 1,4-phenylene should be such that the dirt release properties of the compound are not adversely affected in no grade Generally the degree of partial substitution that can be tolerated will depend on the length of the base structure of the compound, ie, the longer base structures may have greater partial substitution for the 1,4-phenylene portions. Usually, the compounds wherein the R14 portions include from 50 to 100% of 1,4-phenylene portions (from 0 to 50% of portions other than 1,4-phenylene) have adequate soil release activity. For example, polyesters made according to the present invention with a 40:60 molar ratio of isophthalic acid (1,3-phenylene) to terephthalic acid (1,4-phenylene) have adequate soil release activity. However, since most of the polyesters used in the manufacture of fibers include ethylene terephthalate units, it is generally desirable to minimize the degree of partial substitution with portions other than 1,4-phenylene for better soil release activity. Preferably, the R14 portions consist entirely of (i.e., they comprise 100%) 1,4-phenylene portions, ie, each R14 portion is 1,4-phenylene. For the R15 portions the appropriate substituted ethylene or ethylene portions include ethylene, 1,2-propylene, 1,2-butylene, 1,2-hexylene, 3-methoxy-1,2-propylene and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the R15 portions are essentially ethylene portions, 1,2-propylene portions or mixtures thereof. The inclusion of a higher percentage of ethylene portions tends to improve the dirt release activity of the compounds. Surprisingly, the inclusion of a higher percentage of 1, 2-propylene portions tend to improve the water solubility of the compounds. Therefore, the use of 1, 2-propylene portions or a similar branched equivalent is desirable for the incorporation of any substantial part of the soil release component in the liquid fabric softening dispersion composition. Preferably, from 75% up 100%, are 1, 2-propylene portions. The value for each p is at least 6, and preferably at least 10. The value for each n usually varies from 12 to 113. Typically the value for each p is in the range from 12 to 43. A More complete description of soil release agents is contained in the US patents 4,661, 267, Decker, Konig, Straathof, and Gosselink, issued on April 28, 1987; 4,711, 730, Gosselink and Diehl, issued on June 7, 1987; 4,749,596, Evans, Huntington, Stewart, Wolf, and Zimmerer, issued June 7, 1988; 4,818,569, Trinh, Gosselink, and Rattinger, issued April 4, 1989; 4,877,896, Maldonado, Trinh, and Gosselink, issued on October 31, 1989; 4,956.44, Gosselink et al., Issued September 11, 1990; and 4,976,879, Maldonado, Trinh, and Gosselink, issued December 11, 1990, the current status of said patents being incorporated herein by reference. These soil release agents can also act as impurity dispersants.

F. Impurity Dispersers The compositions may further contain an optional impurity dispersing agent, different from the soil release agent. Impurities dispersing agents are desirable components of the finished dispersion compositions herein. The preferred impurity dispersion agents herein are formed by the high ethoxylation of hydrophobic materials. The hydrophobic material can be a fatty alcohol, fatty acid, a fatty amine, a fatty acid amide, an amine oxide, a quaternary ammonium compound or the hydrophobic portions used to form the soil release polymers. Preferred impurities dispersing agents are highly ethoxylated compounds, for example, more than 17, preferably more than 25, more preferably more than about 40, moles of ethylene oxide per molecule on average, the ethylene oxide portion being from 76% to 97, preferably from 81 to 94% of the total molecular weight. The level of the impurity dispersing agent is sufficient to keep the impurities at an acceptable level, preferably not noticed by the consumer under the conditions of use, but not enough to adversely affect the softening process. For some purposes it is desirable that there be no impurities. Depending on the amount of non-ionic or anionic detergent, etc., used in the wash cycle of a typical laundry process, the efficiency of the rinse steps prior to the introduction of the dispersion compositions herein, and the hardness of the water, the amount of nonionic or anionic detergent surfactant and the detergent detergent enhancer, especially phosphates and zeolites) trapped in the fabric (laundry) will vary . Normally, the minimum amount of impurity dispersing agent should be used to prevent the softening properties from being adversely affected. Typically the impurity dispersion requires at least about 2%, preferably at least about 4%, (at least 6% and preferably at least 10% to avoid impurities as much as possible) based on the level of the compound active softener. However, at levels of about 10% (relative to the softening material), one faces the risk of loss of product smoothing efficiency especially when the fabrics contain high proportions of nonionic surfactant that has been absorbed during the operation of the product. washed. The preferred impurity dispersing agents are: Brij 700®; Varonic U-250®; Genapol T-500®, Genapol T-800®; Plurafac A-79; and Neodol 25-50®.

G. Bactericides Examples of bactericides used in the finished premixes and / or dispersion compositions of this invention include glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, 2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1,3-diol sold by Inolex Chemicals, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under the name Bropopol®, and a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one sold by Rohm and Haas Company under the trade name Kathon CG / ICP® . Typical levels of bactericides used in the present dispersion compositions range from 1 to 1,000 ppm by weight of the agent.

H. Cationic Polymers The compositions herein can contain from 0.001% to 10%, preferably from 0.01% to 5%, more preferably from 0.1% to 2%, of a cationic polymer, which typically has a molecular weight ranging from 500 up to 1,000,000, preferably from 1,000 to 500,000, more preferably from 1,000 to 250,000, and even more preferably from 2,000 to 100,000 and a loading density of at least 0.01 meq / gm, preferably from 0.1 to 8 meq / gm , more preferably from 0.5 to about 7 and more preferably from 2 to 6. In order to adequately provide the benefits of cationic polymers, especially cationic polymers containing amine, or mine, said cationic polymer is preferably in the aqueous phase continuous primary. The cationic polymers of the present invention may be imine salts or quaternary ammonium salts. Quaternary ammonium salts are preferred. These include cationic derivatives of natural polymers such as some polysaccharides, gums, starch and certain cationic synthetic polymers such as polymers and copolymers of cationic vinylpyridine or vinylpyridinium halides. Preferably the polymers are soluble in water, for example to the extent of at least 0.5% by weight at 20 ° C. Preferably they have molecular weights ranging from 600 to 1,000,000, more preferably from 600 to 500,000, and even more preferred from 800 to 300,000 and especially from 1,000 to ,000. As a general rule, the lower the molecular weight the higher will be the degree of substitution (GS) for cationic groups, usually quaternary, which is desirable, or, correspondingly, the lower the degree of substitution the higher will be the molecular weight which is desirable, but there does not seem to be a precise relationship. In general, the cationic polymers should have a charge density of at least 0.01 meq / gm, preferably from 0.1 to 8 meq / gm, more preferably from 0.5 to 7, and even more preferably from 2 to 6. The desirable cationic polymers are described in "CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, 4a. Edition, J. M. Nikitakis, and other Editors, published by The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, 1991, incorporated herein by reference. This list includes the following: Of the polysaccharide gums, guar and carob gums, which are galactomannan-based gums, are commercially available, and are preferred. In this way guar gums are sold under the trade names CSAA M / 200, CSA 200/50 by Meyhall and Stein-Hall, and hydroxyalkylated guar gums are available from the same suppliers Other commercially available pohsaccase gums include xanthan gum, gati gum, tamarind gum, gum arabic and agar. Cationic guar gums and the methods for making them are disclosed in British Patent No. 1, 136,842 and in the patent E U A No 4,031, 307 Preferably they have a GS of 0 1 to 0 5 An effective cationic guar gum is Jaguar C-13S (trade name of Meyhall) Cationic guar gums are the highly preferred group of cationic polymers in compositions according to the invention and act as well as sweepers for residual ammonium surfactant and also to increase the softening effect of cationic textile softeners even when they are used in baths containing little or no surfactant to residual ion. The other gums based on pohsacápdos can be quaternized in a manner similar and act substantially in the same way with varying degrees of effectiveness The appropriate starches and derivatives thereof are natural starches such as those obtained from corn, wheat, barley, etc. and from roots such as potato, cassava, etc. and dextpnas, particularly pyrodextpnas such as British gum and white dextpna Some polymer The very effective individual cationics are the following polyvinylpipdine, with a molecular weight of about 40,000, with about 60% of the available quaternized pipdin nitrogens, the molecular weight copolymer 70/30 vinylpipdma / styrene, with molecular weight close to 43,000, with about 45% of the available quaternized pyridine nitrogens as indicated above; copolymers of molar proportions 60/40 of vinylpyridine / acrylamide, with about 35% of the available quaternized pyridine nitrogens as indicated above. Copolymers of molar proportions 77/23 and 57/43 of vinylpyridine / methylmethanolate, with molecular weight close to 43,000, with about 97% of the available quaternized pyridine nitrogens as previously indicated. These cationic polymers are effective in the compositions at very low concentrations for example from 0.001% by weight to 0.2% especially from 0.02% to 0.1%. In some cases the effectiveness seems to fall, when the content exceeds some optimum level, such as for polyvinylpyridine and its styrene copolymer of 0.05%. Some effective cationic polymers are: the vinylpyridine copolymer and N-vinoylpyrrolidone (63/37) with about 40% of the quaternized available pyridine nitrogens; vinylpyridine and acrylonitrile copolymer (60/40), quaternized as indicated above; the N, N-dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate and styrene (55/45) copoiimer quatemized as indicated above to 75% of the available amino nitrogens. Eudragit E (trade name given by Rohm GmbH) quaternized as indicated above up to 75% of available amino nitrogens. It is believed that Eudragit E is a copolymer of N, N-dialkylaminoalkylmethacrylate and a neutral ester of acrylic acid, and having molecular weight from 100,000 to 1,000,000; the copolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone and N, N-diethylaminomethylmethacrylate (40/50) Quaternized up to 50% of the available amino nitrogens: These cationic polymers can be prepared in a known manner by basic polymerization quatemization. Other cationic polymeric salts are the quatemized polyethylenemines. These have at least 10 repetitive units, some of them or all quaternized. Commercial examples of polymers of this class are also sold under the generic trade name Alcostat from Allied Colloids. Typical examples of polymers are described in patent E.U.A 4,179,382, incorporated herein by reference. Each polyamine nitrogen is primary, secondary or tertiary, is defined later as part of a member or one of three general classes; simple replaced, quaternized or oxidized. The polymers are neutralized by water-soluble anions such as chloride (Cl "), bromide (Br), iodide (I") or any other negatively charged radicals such as sulfate (S042-) and methosulfate (CH3SO3-). Polyamine-specific base structures are described in patent E.U.A 2,182,306, Ulrich et al., Issued December 5, 1939 Patent E.U.A. 3,033,746, Mayle et al., Issued May 8, 1962; Patent E.U.A. 2,208,095 Esselmann et al., Issued July 16, 1940: Patent E.U.A. 2,806,839, Crowther, issued September 17, 1957; and patent E.U.A. 2,553,696, Wilson, issued May 21, 1951; all are here incorporated for reference.

Examples of modified polyamipa cationic polymers of the present invention including PEI are illustrated in formulas l-ll: Formula I shows a cationic polyamine polymer that includes a PEI base structure in which all substitutable nitrogens are modified by replacement of hydrogen with a polyoxyalkyleneoxy unit - (CH2CH20) 7H, which has the formula Formula I This is an example of a cationic polyamine polymer that is completely modified with a single type of portion. Formula II shows a cationic polymer based on polyamine which includes a PEI base structure in which all the substitutable primary amine nitrogens are modified by hydrogen replacement with a polyoxylamino-oxy unit, - (CH CH 2?) 7 H , the molecule is then modified by subsequent oxidation of all the nitrogens ppmapos and secundadanos oxidables to the N-oxides, said cationic polymer of amine having the formula Formula II Another cationic polymer based on related poiiamine includes a base structure of PEI wherein all the hydrogens of the base structure are substituted and some amine units of the base structure are quatemized. The substituents are polyoxyalkylenoxo units - (CH 2 CH 2?) 7 H, or methyl groups. Still another group of related polylamin cationic polymers include a PEI base structure wherein the nitrogens of the base structure are modified by substitution (ie by - (CH2CH20) 7H or methyl), quaternized, oxidized to the N-oxide or combinations thereof. Of course, mixtures of any of the aforementioned cationic polymers can be used, and the selection of the polymers Individual or particular mixtures can be used to control the physical properties of the compositions such as their viscosity and the stability of the aqueous dispersions. To be suitably effective, the cationic polymers must be, at least at the level described herein in the continuous aqueous phase. In order to ensure that the polymers are in the continuous aqueous phase, it is added until the last part in the final part of the process for preparing the compositions. The fabric softening active compounds are normally present in the form of vesicles. After the vesicles have formed, and while the temperature is below 29.4 ° C, the polymers are added.

I. Silicones The silicones herein may be either a polydimethyl siloxane (polydimethyl silicone or PDMS), or a derivative thereof, for example, aminosilicones, ethoxylated silicones, etc. The PDMS is preferably one having a low molecular weight, for example one having a viscosity from 2 to 500 cSt, preferably from 5 to about 500 cSt, more preferably from 25 to 200 cST. The silicone solutions can be conveniently used to prepare the compositions of the present invention. However, preferably, the silicone is one that is, at least initially, not emulsified. That is, the silicone must be emulsified in the composition itself. In the procedure for preparing the compositions, the silicone is preferably added to the "water seat" which includes the water and, optionally, any other ingredient that normally remains in the aqueous phase. The low molecular weight PDMS is preferred for use in the fabric softening compositions of this invention. Low molecular weight PDMS is easier to formulate with pre-emulsifications. Silicone derivatives such as aminofunctional silicones, quatemized silicones, and silicone derivatives containing Si-OH, and / or Si-CI bonds can be used. However, these silica derivatives are usually more substantive towards the fabrics and can accumulate on the fabrics after repeated treatments to normally cause a reduction in the absorbency of the fabric. When they are added to the water, the fabric softening composition deposits the biodegradable cationic fabric softener active compound on the fabric surface to provide the softening effects of fabrics. However, in a typical laundry process, using an automatic washing machine, the water absorbency of the cotton-based fabric is appreciably reduced when there is more than about 40 ppm, especially when there is more than 50 ppm, of the softening active compound. of biodegradable cationic fabrics in the rinse water. Silicone improves the water absorbency of the fabric, especially for recently treated fabrics, when used with this level of fabric softening compound without adversely affecting fabric softening performance. He The mechanism by which this improvement in water absorbency is presented has not been understood yet since silicones are inherently hydrophobic. It is very surprising that there is an improvement in water absorbency, rather than additional loss of water absorbency. The amount of PDMS needed to provide a remarkable improvement in water absorbency is dependent on the initial rewetting capacity performance, which, in turn, is dependent on the type of detergent used in the wash. The effective amounts vary from about 2 ppm to 50 ppm in the rinse water preferably from 5 to 20 ppm. The ratio of PDMS to softening active compound ranges from 2: 100 to 50: 100, preferably from 3: 100 to 35: 100, more preferably from 4: 100 to about 25: 100. As indicated above, this typically requires from 0.2% to about 20%. Preferably from 0.5% to 10%, more preferably from 1% to 5% silicone. The PDMS further improves the ease of ironing in addition to the improvement of the rewetting capacity characteristics of the fabrics. When the fabric care compositions contain an optional dirt release polymer, the amount of PDMS deposited on the cotton fabrics is increased and the PDMS improves the dirt release benefits on polyester based fabrics. In addition, the PDMS improves the rinsing characteristics of the fabric care compositions reducing the tendency of the compositions to foam during the rinsing. Surprisingly, there is little or no reduction in the softening characteristics of fabric care compositions as a result of the presence of relatively large amounts of PDMS.

J. Other Optional Ingredients The finished dispersion compositions of the present invention may optionally include components used in a conventional manner in dispersion compositions for treatment of textiles, for example, colorants; conservatives; surfactants; anti-compliance agents; fabric tightening agents; stain removal agents; germicides; fungicides; antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene, anti-corrosive agents and the like. Particularly preferred ingredients include water soluble calcium and / or magnesium compounds as described above to give clear compositions, which provide additional stability. Chloride salts are preferred, but acetate, nitrate, etc. salts can be used. The level of said calcium and / or magnesium salts ranges from 0% to 2%, preferably from 0.05% to 0.5%, more preferably from 0.1% to close to 0.25%. These materials are added in desired form to the water and / or acid (water seat) used to prepare the finished dispersion compositions to help adjust the finished viscosity.

The present invention may further include other compatible ingredients including those which are described in the co-pending applications with serial numbers 08 / 372,068, filed on January 12, 1995, Rusche, et al., 08 / 372,490, filed January 12, 1995, Shaw, et al., And 08 / 277,558, filed July 19, 1994, Hartman et al., Incorporated herein by reference.

Test of the horizontal wicking effect The horizontal wicking effect test (HGW) is a ppjeba of wetting capacity that requires a point source that provides a measure of water absorption by a dry cloth sample. The test measures the absorption of water by a round sample of dried cotton cloth, as a function of time. The procedures and equipment used in a HGW ppjeba are described in more detail in Chatterjee, Absorbencv. Textile Source v Technoloqy, Vol. 7, 1985 on pages 60-68, and in TAPPI 68:12, Dec. 1985 on pages 54-59. Both publications are incorporated herein by reference. In this method as used herein, the absorbency of the treated fabrics is measured using pieces of treated cotton towel cloth. Round samples of cotton towel cloth with a diameter of about 5.6 cm are used. The treated cotton towel cloth samples are allowed to equilibrate in a medium of constant relative humidity / constant temperature of about 23 ° C and about 50% relative humidity for at least 1 hour before using them in the HGW test. The towel cloth sample is placed hopzontally on a flat stainless steel mesh centered with an opening of approximately 15 mm in diameter and suspended from an electronic balance. A supply tube made of stainless steel with an internal diameter of approximately 4 mm, containing distilled water and connected to a container containing distilled water, is allowed to come into contact with the lower surface of the sample as the point of contact. source and the increase in weight of the sample is used as a measure of the absorption of fluid against time. The height of the container, the upper part of the stainless steel tube and the surface of the mesh are all at the same level. For the pur of this invention, the absorbency of water by the fabric is measured by the weight of total water absorbed after 10 seconds. The relative absorbency of water of the HGW test of a treated fabric, given as a percentage, is the water absorbency ratio of the piece of cotton toweling treated with respect to the piece of untreated cotton toweling fabric multiplied per 100. A relative water absorbency of a HGW test of less than 100% means that the treated fabric is less absorbent than the untreated fabric, while a relative water absorbency of more than 100% means that the treated fabric is more absorbent than the untreated fabric. The unsaturated and / or branched chain active compounds herein provide a relative water absorbance of HGW of at least less 75%, more preferably at least about 85%, and even more preferably at least about 100%. All parts, percentages, proportions and relationships herein, including those in the following examples, are by weight at least that something else is specified and all numerical values are approximations based on normal confidence limits. All documents cited are, in part relevant, incorporated herein for reference. Following is a list of suitable fabric softening active compounds (FSA and DEQA) which are used hereafter to prepare the following comtions. FSA1: dioleyldimethylammonium chloride. FSA2: di (canola) dimethylammonium chloride. FSA3: diisostearyldimethylammonium chloride. FSA4: 1-methyl-1-1-oleylamido-ethyl-2-oleylimidazolinium methyl sulfate (for example, Varisoft® 3690). FSA5: 1-methyl-1 - (canola) amidoethyl-2- (canola) imidazolinium methyl sulfate. FSA6: 1-oleylamidoethyl-2-oleylimidazoline. FSA7: 1- (canola) amidoethyl-2- (canola) imidazoline. FSA8: [R1-C (0) -NH-CH2CH2-N (CH3) (CH2CH2? H) -CH2CH2-NH- C (0) -R1] + CH3S04- where RC (0) is an oleyl group (by example, Varisoft® 222LT).

FSA9: [R8-C (0) -NH-CH2CH2-N (CH3) (CH2CH20H) -CH2Ch2-NH- C (0) -R8] + CH3S04- where R8-C (0) is the group (capola) alkaloil. wherein R1 is obtained from oleic acid. FSA11: di (hydrocarbyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride, wherein the hydrocarbyl group is derived from a mixture of oleic acid (fatty acid of FSA1) and isostearic acid of FSA3 at a weight ratio of approximately 65:35. FSA12: di (hydrocarbyl) d -methylamino chloride, where the hydrocarbyl group is derived from a mixture of cañola fatty acid (fatty acid of FAS2) and tallow fatty acid at an approximate weight ratio of 65:35. FSA13: oleyltrimethylammonium chloride DEQA1: d? Chloride (fatty acylloxyethylamine) dimethylammonium with fatty acyl groups obtained from the fatty acid FA1 as described hereinabove, with about 85% active in ethanol. DEAQ: di (acyloxyethyl fatty) dimethylammonium chloride with fatty acyl group derived from fatty acid FA4 as described hereinbefore, with about 85% active in ethanol. DEQA6: di (acyloxy? Ethyl) (2-hydroxyethyl) methylammonium methylisulfate, wherein the acyl group is the same as that of the compound DEAQ1, about 85% active in ethanol. DEQA7: 1,2-di (oleyloxyethyl) -3-trimethylammoniopropane chloride, wherein the acyl group is the same as in the DEQA1 compound, about 85% active in ethanoi. DEQA8: di (acolyoxyethyl) dimethylammonium chloride, where the group is obtained from a mixture of sodium hydroxide to partially hydrogenated fatty acid and slightly hydrogenated fatty acid bait at a weight ratio of approximately 65:35, About 85% of active ethanol. DEQA9: di (acyloxytyl) dimethylammonium chloride, where acyl group is obtained from a mixture of FA1 and isostearic acid in an approximate weight ratio 65:35, about 85% active in ethanol.

The compositions in the following examples are prepared by first preparing an oil seat of the softening active compound at room temperature. The softening active compound can be heated, if necessary, to melt it if the softening active compound is not fluid at room temperature. The softening active compound is mixed using an I KA RW 25® mixer for about 2 to 5 minutes at 150 rpm.

Separately, an acid / water seat is prepared by mixing HCl with deionized water (DI) at room temperature. If the softening active compound and / or the solvent or major solvents are not fluid at room temperature and need to be heated, the acid / water seat should also be heated to an appropriate temperature, for example, about 38 ° C and maintain that temperature with a water bath. The main solvents (melted at appropriate temperatures without their melting points are above room temperature) are added to the softening premix and the premix is mixed for about 5 minutes. The acid / water seat is then added to the softening and mixing premix for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the composition is clear and homogeneous. The composition is allowed to cool in the air at room temperature.

EXAMPLE 1 1 2 3 4 __ S_ Z 8 ingredients P% P% P% P% P% P% P% P FSA1 24 - - 9 9 ~ - FSA2 - 26.6 - ~ - - - - FSA3 - - 26.6 - - _ - - FSA4 - - - 26.6 - - - - FSA5 - - - 26.6 - - - FSA6 - - - - 16.6 - - FSA7 - - __ _ _ _ 16.6 FSA8 - - _ _ _ _ _ 26.6 FSA13 2.6 ~ - - - - 1 1 _ Etanoi 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1,2-hexanediol 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 HCl (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) Perfume 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Kathon 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm Water the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest Desionízada (a) To adjust the pH of the composition to 3.5-4.0.

The above examples present transparent products with acceptable viscosities.

EXAMPLE II i 2. 3_ 4 5_ Z 8 Ingredients% P% P% P% P% P% P% P% P FSA9 26.6 - - - - - FSA10 - 26.6 _ - - - FSA11 - _ 26.6 - - - - FSA12 - - 26.6 - - - - FSA1 - - - 24 - - - FSA2 - - 26.6 - FSA2 - - 26.6 FSA13 - __ __ _ 2.6 2.6 - - Ethanol 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1, 2-Hexanediol 17 17 17 17 9.2 13 10 1 C 1, 2-Pentanediol - - - - 6.8 2 - - 1, 2-Octanodioi - - - - - 1 _ _ 2-Ethyl-1, 3-hexanediol-8 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol _ _ _ I 2_ 3. 4 _L £ Z S Ingredients% P% P% P% P% P% P% P% P HCl (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) Perfume 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Katon 3ppm 3ppm 3pprr i 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm Water the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest deionized (a) To adjust the pH of the composition to 3.5-4.0. The examples: above present cyan products with acceptable viscosities.

EXAMPLE III I 2 3 4 5 6. 7 £ Ingredients% P% P% P% P% P% P% P% P FSA1 - - - 9 39.3 14.8 - - FSA1 FSA3 26 FSA4 26.6 FSA5 27.5 16 FSA7 - - - 26.9 ii 22 33 44 55 66 7 8.

Inqredients%% PP%% PP %% PP%% PP%% PP %% PP% F > % P FSA8 - _ _ - _. 45 - FSA9 ~ - 43.2 FSA13 - - - 1 3.9 1.5 - - 3- (Pentilox?) - 1, 2-propanediol 18 - - _ -, 2-Bis (hydroxymethyl) cydohexane - 18 - - - _ 1,2-hexanediol - 10-20 20 20 20 1, 4-bis (hydroxymethyl) cydohexane - 8 - - - - - Hexylene glycol - _ _ - 6 _ ._ Ethanol 6 6 4 6 10 4 6 10 Isopropanol - - 2 - - - 4 - HCl (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) Perfume 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Kathon 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm 3ppm Water the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the resti deionized (a) To adjust the pH of the composition to 3.5-4.0, The above examples present clear products with acceptable visicosities.

EXAMPLE IV i 2 3 4.

Inqredients% P% P% P% P DEQA1 17.7 23.5 30.6 30.6 Perfume 0.8 1 1.35 - Tenox 6 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.04 CaCl2 (25% solution) 1.2 1.5 2 2 HCl 1 N 0.17 0.23 0.30 0.30 Distilled water the rest the rest the rest the rest EXAMPLE IV Compositions 1 to 4-procedure The compositions of Example IV are made at room temperature by the following procedure: 1. Prepare the seat of water containing HCl. 2. Separately, mix the perfume and Tenox 6® to the diester-based softening active. 3 Add the mixture of active compound based on diester to the water seat with agitation. 4 Add about 10-20% of the CaCl solution about half the addition of the diester. 5. Add the rest of the CaC solution with stirring after completing the addition of Diester.

EXAMPLE V i 2 3 4 Ingredients% oeso% pßso% weight% oeso DEQA4 17.7 23.5 30.6 30.6 Perfume 0.8 1 1.35 - Tenox 6 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.04 CaCI2 (25% solution) 1.2 1.5 2 2 HCI IN 0.17 0.23 0.30 0.30 Distilled water the rest the rest i the rest rest EXAMPLE V Compositions 5 to 8 - procedure The compositions of Example V are worked up in a manner similar to those of Examples 1 to 4, except that the compound DEQA4 is used in place of the compound DEAQ1.

EXAMPLE VI 1 2 3 Ingredients% weight% weight% > weight% weight DEQA6 30.6 DEQA7 30.6 DEQA8 30.6 DEQA9 30.6 Perfume 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 Tenox 6 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 CaCl2 (25% solution) 2 2 2 2 HCl IN 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Distilled water the rest rest the rest the rest EXAMPLE VI Compositions 1 -4 The compositions of Example VI are worked up in a manner similar to those of Example IV-3, except that the compounds DEQA6, DEQA8, and DEQA9, are used in place of the compound DEAQ1.

EXAMPLE VII 1 2 to 4 _L_ Inherentientes% oeso% peso% peso% peso% oeso DEQA4 (100%) 26 - 42.5 52 - DEQA6 (100%) - 27.6 - - 26 Ethanol 2.3 4.9 3.8 4.6 2.3 Hexylene glycol 2.3 - 3.8 4.6 2.3 TMPD * 15 12 22 22 - 1, 4-cyclohexa- 5 5 8 8 -pedimethanol Butylcarbite * - - - - HCl (IN) 0.25 0.25 0.4 0.5 0.25 Perfume 22 2.5 1.25 2.5 2.5 DTPA *** 0.012 0.01 0.01 0.01 - Blue dye 0.001 __ 0.0015 Soluble in water Katon 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Deionized water the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest * 2,2,4-Trimetil-1, 3-pentanidol ** n-butyl ether of diethylene glycol *** diethylenetriamine penta acetic acid The ratio of the weight ratio of TMPD to 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol for good phase stability, especially phase stability at low temperatures, is preferably from 80:20 to 50:50, more preferably around 75:25.

EXAMPLE VIII Softeners on a 100% active basis Ingredients% oeso% weight Varisoft-3690 26 - Varisoft-222 LT - 26 Isopropanol - 2.9 1, 2-Hexanediol 20 20 HCl (IN) 0.25 0.25 Perfume 1.25 1.25 DTPA 0.01 0.01 Katon (1.5%) 0.02 0.02 Deionized water the rest rest Example: 1 2 IV (starting fatty acid) 105 105 Aspect (environment) Claro Claro Appearance (4.4 ° C) Clear Light Viscosity (cPs - ambient) 30 30 Viscosity (cPs -4.4 ° C) 55 55 EXAMPLE IX Inqredients% weight DEQA4 26 Ethanol 2.3 Hexylene glycol 2.3 1, 2-Hexanediol 17 HCl (IN) 0.25 Perfume 2.5 Katon (1.5%) 0.02 DTPA 0.01 Blue color soluble in water 0.0006 Deionized water the rest The above composition is used at active levels of 91 ppm, 141 ppm, and 182 ppm in aqueous rinse solutions containing about 3 kg of fabric, including colorful cotton fabrics, after conventional washing cycles in which it is used a composition Commercial anionic detergent for washing fabrics and fabrics are then dried in a conventional dryer. After 8 cycles, the fabrics are evaluated using a scale in units of panel punctuation (upp) where 0 = equal; 1 = a I think this is better; 2 = I know that this is better; 3 = I know that this is much better; and 4 = I know that this is much better. The fabrics that were used as test fabrics included 100% cotton red and blue sleeveless dresses and collar; black turtle neck 100% cotton; and shirt with stripes red / green / navy blue 100% cotton.

Dress shirtless striped collar Sleeves red and black turtle red / green / blue Blue mapno Control 0 0 0 (without treatment) 15 91 ppm 1.3 1.9 1.9 141 ppm 3.1 2.7 2.7 182 ppm 3.3 3.0 3.1 The higher positive numbers indicate an improved performance compared to the control without treatment. Even the no-nous utilization provides some slight benefits, but the higher levels provide superior, remarkable benefits.

EXAMPLE X Ingredients% weight DEQA4 34.7 Canolaalkyltrimethylammonium chloride 1.2 Ethanol 4.2 Hexylene glycol 3.1 1, 2-Hexanediol 22 HCl (IN) 0.4 Perfume 1.70 Katon 0.02 Water soluble blue dye 0.003 Deionized water the rest EXAMPLE XI 1 2 to 4 Ingredients% oeso% weight% weight% oeso DEQA4 (100%) 26 26 26 26 Ethanol 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 1, 2-Hexanediol __. __ __ twenty Ammonium Chloride 0.7 TPED * 0.5 PVP K-15 ** 1.2 HCI (IN) 0.25 0.5 HCl (25%) - 1.25 0.2 Perfume 1.4 2.5 1.25 2.5 DTPA 0.01 0.01 0.01 Blue dye 0.001 Soluble in water Katon (1.5%) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Deionized water the rest the rest the rest the rest * N, N, N ', N'-tetrakis (2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamine neutralized, obtained by neutralization of 5 parts of N, N, N', N '-tetra kis (2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamine (aqueous solution of approximately 50%) with about two parts hydrochloric acid (aqueous solution approximately %).

** Polyvinyl pyrrolidone with approximate average molecular weight viscosity of about 10,000. Following are examples of aqueous compositions that are supplied by a sprinkler: EXAMPLE XII Ingredients (% by weight) DEQA4 (at 85% 0.3 1 2 -in ethanol) DEAQ6 (at 85% - - - 0.5 in ethanol) 1, 2-Cyclohexanediol - 0.2 - - TMPD - - - - 0.3 -1, 4- cyclohexanedlol - - - - 0.1 - HCl (IN) for pH 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 Perfume 0.05 0.02 0.1 0.03 0.05 0.1 DTPA - 0.01 0.01 - 0.01 0.01 Katon (1.5) .02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Water - the rest the rest the rest the rest the rest the deionized rest For commercial purposes, the above compositions are introduced in containers, specifically bottles, and more specifically in clear bottles (although translucent bottles can be used), made from polypropylene (although they can be replaced by glass bottles, polyethylene terephthalate and other polymers based on polyester, oriented polyethylene, etc.), the bottle having a slight blue tint to compensate for any yellow color that is present, or that could develop during storage (although, for short periods, and perfectly clear products, clear containers without dyes or other dyes can be used), and have an ultraviolet light absorber in the bottle to minimize the effect of ultraviolet light on the materials inside, especially the highly unsaturated active compounds (the absorbers can also be on the surface). The overall effect of clarity and of the container used to demonstrate the clarity of the compositions, thus assuring the consumer the quality of the product. It is preferably desired to pack the compositions containing fabric softening active compounds, and especially the softening active compounds of highly unsaturated and / or branched fabrics, in containers together with information that will indicate to the consumer, by words and / or by figures, that the use of the compositions will provide fabric care benefits including color maintenance benefits, and, where the fabric softener active compounds are highly ipsaturated and / or branched, Information may include the Superiority Indication without appreciable loss of water absorbency and / or undesirable "feel". The primary form in which the information can be supplied is through words and / or figures on the packaging itself. However, it is also recognized that many of the functions of this type can be performed by supplying the information in advertisements., for example on television, radio, newspapers, or by separate information sheets, either in the package, attached to the packaging material or supplied separately, etc. Without the knowledge of this benefit, the consumer who is looking for a benefit as such will not know how to obtain it. The compositions may be liquid, as exemplified above, but may also be added in the dryer, or activated in the dryer, and may also include products that may be roughened. In the above examples, when the specific solvents and fabric softening active compounds mentioned herein are replaced, either partially or completely, by specific materials found in the listed examples, substantially identical results are obtained in the fact that the High levels of fabric softener active compound provide the desired results.

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NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. - The process of applying an active fabric softening compound to a fabric, in an amount that is at least about 150% more than what is normally used to obtain at least one benefit selected from the group consisting of protection from improved color; improved softness; reduced wrinkle formation; reduced static and improved fiber integrity.

2. The method of claim 1, characterized in that the fabric softener active compound is applied in an amount ranging from 200% up to 600% of what is normally used.

3. The method of claim 2, characterized in that the fabric softener active compound is applied in an amount ranging from 250% to 500% of what is normally used, and the benefits include improved fiber integrity.

4. The method of claim 3, characterized in that the fabric softener active compound is applied in an amount of 300% to 400% of that which is normally used.

5. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said fabrics include colorful cotton fabrics and cotton blends.

6. - The method of claim 1, characterized in that the fabric softener active compound is highly unsaturated or branched, and is applied in a rinse cycle of a washing process to supply a level of active softener compound in the rinse water, measured by the ratio between the weight of active compound softener in grams and the weight of the fabric in kilograms, necessary to provide a good maintenance of color of the fabric, of at least about 3.

7.- The procedure of the claim 6 characterized in that said level goes from 3.3 to 14.

8. The method of claim 7, characterized in that said level ranges from 5 to 12.

9. The method of claim 8, characterized in that said level ranges from 6 to 10.

10. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said fabric softening active compound has an iodine value ranging from 70 to 140.

11.- The process or of claim 1, characterized in that said fabric softening active compound has an iodine value ranging from 80 to 130.

12. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said fabric softening active compound has an iodine value ranging from 90 to 115.

13. - The method of claim 1, characterized in that said fabric softener active compound has an iodine value ranging from 70 to 140, and / or is branched, and the fabric has a relative water absorbance HGW of at least 75% , approximately.

14. The method of claim 14, characterized in that said fabric softener active compound has an iodine index of 80 to 130 and the fabric has a relative absorbency of water HGW of at least about 100%.

15. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said fabric has a relative water absorbency HGW of at least about 75%.

16. The method of claim 15, characterized in that said fabric has a relative absorbency of water of at least about 100%.

17. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said fabric softening active compound includes, as the main active ingredient, compounds of the formula: { R4.m - N + - [(CH2) n - Y - R1] m} A "wherein each R substituent is either hydrogen, a short alkyl chain C? -C6 or a hydroxyalkyl group, a poly (C2-3 alkoxy) group, benzyl, or mixtures thereof, each m is 2 or 3 each n goes from 1 to 4, each Y is -0- (0) C-, -C (0) -0-, -NR-C (O) -, or -C (0) -NR-; sum of carbon atoms in each R1, plus one when Y is -0- (0) C- or -NR-C (O) -, is C12-C22, with each R1 being a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group, and its iodine number is around 70 to 140; and A "is an anion compatible with the softener

18. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said active fabric softening compound includes, as the main active, compounds of the formula: [R3N + CH2CH (YR1) (CH2YR1 )] A "wherein each R is a hydrogen, a C-C6 short chain alkyl or a hydroxyalkyl group, a poly (C2-3 alkoxy) group, benzyl, or mixtures thereof; each m is 2 or 3; each n goes from 1 to 4; each Y is -0- (0) C-, -C (0) -0-, -NR-C (O) -, or -C (0) -NR-; the sum of the carbons in each R1, plus one, when Y is -0- (0) C- or -NR-C (O) -, is C12-C22, with each R1 being a hydrocarbyl group, or substituted hydrocarbyl and the number of iodine being from 70 to 140; and A "being an anion compatible with the softener

19. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said active fabric softening compound includes, as a main active compound of the formula: R4.m-N (+ '- R1m A where each m is 2? 3, each R1 is a hydrocarbyl substituent, or substituted C6-C22 hydrocarbyl, but not more than one of them being less than C12 and the other is at least about 16 where the number of iodine goes from 70 to 140, or a branched-chain C-C22 alkyl group; each R is H or a short chain C? -C6 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group, benzyl or (R2O) o_? H in where R2 is an alkylene group containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms; and A "is an anion compatible with the softener

20. The method of claim 1, characterized in that said active fabric softening compound includes, as the main active, compounds of the formula: wherein each R1 is a hydrocarbyl substituent, or C6-C22 substituted hydrocarbyl, but not more than one of them being less than C12 and the other is at least about 16, wherein the iodine number ranges from 70 to 140, or a branched-chain C-C22 alkyl group; each R is H or a short chain C 1 Ca alkyl or a hydroxyquinyl, benzyl, or (R 2 O) or-H group; A "is an anion compatible with the softener, each R2 is an alkylene group C6-6, and G is an oxygen atom or a group -NR-

21. The process of claim 1, characterized in that said softening active compound of fabrics includes, as the main active, compounds which are the reaction products of higher fatty acids of substantially unsaturated and / or branched chain with dialkientriamines, said reaction products obtaining compounds of the formula: R 1 C (O) NH R 2 NH R 3 NH C (O) R1 wherein each R1 is a hydrocarbyl substituent, or C6-C22 substituted hydrocarbyl but not more than one of them being less than C12 and then the other is at least about 16, wherein the iodine number ranges from 70 to 140 or a branched chain C 14 -C 22 alkyl group; and each R2 is a C ^ alkylene group.

22. An article of manufacture that includes a fabric softening composition that includes an active fabric softening compound in a package for said fabric softening composition together with the information that said fabric softening active is applied to the fabric in a amount that is at least about 150% more than what is normally used, to obtain at least one benefit selected from the group consisting of improved color protection; reduced wrinkle formation; integrity of the improved fiber; improved softness and reduced static.

23. The article of manufacture of claim 22, characterized in that said color protection includes color recovery. 24 -.

24 - The article of manufacture of claim 22, characterized in that said color protection includes color restoration.

25. - The article of manufacture of claim 22, characterized in that said information is on said package either as a writing or as figures, or both.

26. The article of manufacture of claim 25, characterized in that said fabric softening composition is chosen from the group consisting of fabric softening composition for adding to the fabric. rinse; fabric softening composition to add in the dryer; and softening composition of spray fabrics.

27. The article of manufacture of claim 26, characterized in that said fabric softening composition is a fabric softening composition to be added during rinsing.

28. The article of manufacture of claim 26, characterized in that said fabric softening composition is a fabric softening composition for aggregation in the dryer.

29. The article of manufacture of claim 26, characterized in that said fabric softening composition is a fabric softening composition for spraying.

30. The article of manufacture of claim 22, characterized in that said active fabric softening compound is applied to the fabric in an amount that is at least about 250% more than that which is normally used to obtain the improved benefit of integrity of the fiber.

31. The article of manufacture of claim 22, characterized in that said active fabric softening compound is applied to the fabric in an amount that is at least about 200% more than that which is normally used to obtain said benefits.