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How to choose cationics for fabric softeners
Author(s) -
Ackerman Jeannene A.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02671352
Subject(s) - degree of unsaturation , alkyl , softening , cationic polymerization , chemistry , polymer science , organic chemistry , materials science , composite material
The choice of a cationic fabric softener for rinse, wash and dryer cycle applications is based upon an understanding of the physical and performance differences of the softeners. These differences are primarily governed by composition of fatty alkyl groups rather than differences in chemical types. In general, the more saturated alkyl fatty groups make softeners more difficult to handle and disperse but are the best for softening fabric. Unsaturation improves handling, rewet, and ease of formulation.