| abstract |
An additive composition for a granular detergent comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant having the general formula (I) <IMAGE> (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently represent an alkyl group having 12 to 26 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a benzyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, or a polyoxyalkylene group having 1 to 5 mole oxyalkylene units, and X represents a halogen atom, <IMAGE> and (b) a nonionic cellulose derivative, the ratio of component (a)/component (b) in a weight basis of 99.9/0.1 to 50/50. This additive composition can provide an excellent soft finish or touch to fabrics, especially cotton fabrics to be washed while simultaneously washing the fabrics during a fabric laundering operation when this additive composition is incorporated into a granular detergent. |