| abstract |
SUMMARY A transparent or translucent rinsed fabric softening composition having low solvent or solvatortrope levels is provided by the present invention. The composition according to the invention consists of a) a fabric softening activator, b) a main solvent, c) a main solvent extender and d) the remainder of the carrier and auxiliary components. Preferred embodiments include low perfume level formulations. A preferred class of main solvent extenders includes systems characterized by a freezing point below 22 ° C. in a mixture of the main solvent extender and 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol (20/80 wt%). There are hydrophobic oils that help in fluidizing. These main solvent extenders include materials such as benzyl benzoate, methyl esters derived from canola oil, and mixtures thereof. On the other hand, preferred main solvent extender, cumene sulfonate, xylene sulfonate, toluene sulfonate, C 6 -C 14 sulfonates and sulfates, and mixtures thereof. |