Patent ID: 6140413
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: D06M,Y10S

Abstract:
A process for making a textile softening composition having a viscosity of up to about 100 cps, comprising the steps of:(a) forming a primary mixture by combining, with agitation:(i) from about 0.15 to about 1% by weight of acetic acid;(ii) from about 5 to about 15% by weight of an alkoxylated alcohol; and(iii) from about 60 to about 80% by weight of water; and(b) adding to the primary mixture, with agitation, the following components sequentially:(iv) a first portion of from about 10 to about 15% by weight of a polyorganosiloxane having at least one pendant sterically hindered 2.degree. amine functionality;(v) a first portion of from about 0.025 to about 0.075% by weight of a base component;(vi) a second portion of from about 6 to about 10% by weight of the polyorganosiloxane; and(vii) a second portion of from about 0.025 to about 0.075% by weight of the base component, all weights being based on the weight of the composition.