| abstract |
The present invention relates to softening formulations, and especially fabric softening formulations, which remain clear at relatively low temperatures and at relatively low concentrations of the active fabric softening ingredient. The formulations comprise an active fabric softening composition, an additive corresponding to the formula: R1-Q-(AO)n-R3; where R1 is C1-18 alkyl; Q is O, C(O)0, or NR1; A is CH2CHR2; R2 and R3 are independently at each occurence H or C1-4 alkyl; and n is 2 to 13, an aliphatic alcohol, a supplemental organic solvent, wherein the supplemental organic solvent is a glycol ether made from a C1 to C6 mono- or di-alcohol which has been alkoxylated with a C2-C4 alkylene oxide, or a C1 to C6 diol having a Clog P value less than 0.15 or mixtures thereof, and water. |