COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF FOR FINISHING TEXTILES

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one cationic polyelectrolyte, at least one anionic compound and at least one non-ionic surfactant and their use for finishing textiles.

Claims

1. A composition comprising: (A) at least one cationic polyelectrolyte, (B) at least one anionic compound (C) at least one non-ionic surfactant and (D) optionally, at least one liquid medium.

2. The composition according to claim 1 in the form of a colloid.

3.-5. (canceled)

6. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the polyelectrolyte (A) is obtainable by (i) polymerisation of at least three monomer units, each having a permanently cationic charge and/or (ii) by condensation reactions leading to at least three cationic groups, and/or (iii) by alkylation of at least three amino functions in a polymer to permanent cationic groups.

7.-8. (canceled)

9. The composition according to claim 6, wherein the monomer unit (i) comprises an ammonium, pyridinium, imidazolium, pyrrolidinium group or an N-substituted heteroaromatic group.

10. (canceled)

11. The composition according to claim 6, wherein the condensation reaction (ii) comprises a reaction of at least one di-alkylamine, tertiary alkyl and/or (hetero)aryl-diamine with at least one epihalohydrin and/or bis-halide.

12. The composition according to claim 6, wherein the polymer having at least three amino functions in (iii) is selected from the group consisting of linear or branched polyalkyleneimine, in particular polyethyleneimine, or is obtainable by polymerisation of at least three monomer units selected from the group consisting of diallyldialkylamine, vinylamine, vinylpyrazole, vinylimidazole and/or aziridine.

13.-15. (canceled)

16. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the anionic compound (B) has at least one, preferably 1-3, anionic group (s) or is an anionic polyelectrolyte.

17. The composition according to claim 16, wherein the anionic compound (B) comprises at least one phosphate, phosphonate, sulphate, sulphonate, carboxylate, sulphoacetate, sulphosuccinate and/or taurate group.

18.-24. (canceled)

25. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (A) and the component (B) together form an ionic complex.

26. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the ratio of the net charge in component (A) to the net charge in component (B) is 1:10 to 10:1, preferably 1:7 to 7:1.

27. (canceled)

28. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (C) is an alkoxylation product of fatty acid, fatty acid ester, fatty acid amine, fatty acid amide, fatty alcohol, aliphatic mono-, di- or tri-alcohol, mono-, di- or tri-glyceride, alkylphenol, sorbitan fatty acid and sugar derivatives, or trialkylphenol polyalkoxylene or a block copolymer, for example, poly(ethylene oxide-co-propylene oxide).

29. (canceled)

30. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the liquid medium (D) is selected from water, an organic solvent, preferably alcohol, glycol(ether), ether, ketone or mixtures thereof.

31. (canceled)

32. The composition according to claim 1, further comprising at least one textile auxiliary, e.g. an antistatic agent, a hydrophilising agent, a flame retardant, a softening agent, a de-wrinkling agent, a lubricant, a UV resistance agent, a corrosion inhibitor or a fluorine-free or fluoric hydrophobising agent.

33. A dosing unit comprising a composition according to any claim 1, in particular in the form of a washcloth, tabs, caps, pods or a dosing device.

34. The dosing unit according to claim 33, wherein the washcloth comprises a substrate, e.g. knitted fabric, a fleece, woven fabric, or felt.

35.-36. (canceled)

37. The dosing unit according to claim 33, wherein the mass ratio of the components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition to the substrate is 1:1 or 10:1 to 0.5:1.

38.-39. (canceled)

40. The method of making a washcloth according to claim 33 comprising: (i) providing a substrate, (ii) applying the composition to the substrate and (iii) optionally, at least partially removing the liquid medium (D) at temperatures above room temperature and optionally at reduced pressure.

41. A method for antistatic and/or hydrophilising finishing of textiles by providing a dosing unit according to claim 33 to a textile treatment.

42. The method according to claim 41, wherein the textile treatment is in washing machines, in particular domestic washing machines.

Description

EXAMPLE 1

[0156] 48 g of water are introduced in a beaker with stirrer (agitator). While stirring, 15 g of the fatty alcohol Lutensol TO-20 (C13, 20EO) are added. The mixture is heated to 80 C. while the surfactant is completely dissolved. Next, 17 g of a secondary alkanesulphonate (Hostapur SAS 60) are added and dissolved. Successively, 10 g of Dowanol (dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether) and 10 g of aqueous poly-DADMAC (active substance 53%) are added. The initially turbid mixture is cooled while stirring. This forms a clear colloid solution.

[0157] A liquor is prepared by diluting 40 g of the resulting product to 1000 mL with water. The textiles to be finished are finished with the product by dipping in the liquor and subsequent squeezing (padding). The pressure on the padder is chosen so that the wet pickup is 100%.

[0158] After 3, 5 and 10 household washes, the antistatic and hydrophilic properties are measured according to DIN EN 1149-1 or the TEGEWA drip test.

[0159] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric): Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >180 sec.

TABLE-US-00001 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Example 1 1.10E+11 4.60E+10 4.20E+11 5 8 9

[0160] Polyamide 6.6, knitted fabric: Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >80 sec.

TABLE-US-00002 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Example 1 9.50E+10 5.00E+10 2.90E+11 6 9 10

[0161] Polyacrylonitrile (woven fabric): Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >10 sec.

TABLE-US-00003 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Example 1 3.40E+10 6.00E+10 1.40E+10 3 3 5

EXAMPLE 2: WASHCLOTH

[0162] Preparation of the Composition

[0163] 47.4 g of water are introduced in a beaker with stirrer (agitator). While stirring, 15 g of the fatty alcohol Lutensol TO-20 (C13, 20EO) are added. Next, 5 g of butyldiglycol are added. The mixture is heated to 90 C. while the surfactant is completely dissolved. Next, 13.8 g of an alkoxylated (4EO) phosphoric acid ester (Hordaphos 222) are added and dissolved. Successively, 1.66 g of sodium hydroxide solution (50%) and 9.2 g of aqueous poly-DADMAC (active substance 53%) are added. The initially turbid mixture is cooled while stirring. This forms a clear colloid solution.

[0164] Production of the Washcloth

[0165] The washcloth comprises a substrate of polypropylene spun fibre fabric with an area of 900 cm.sup.2. The substrate has a mass of 17.3 g.

[0166] The substrate is finished by dipping in the resulting composition and then squeezing (padding). The pressure on the padder is chosen so that the wet pickup is 200%. Next, the finished substrate is dried at 120 C. for 2 minutes.

[0167] Application of Washcloth and Results

[0168] The washcloth thus obtained is washed together with a 0.6 kg accessory pack (household washing at 40 C.). The accessory pack consists of 0.3 kg of polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric) and of 0.3 kg of polyamide (polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric)

[0169] After household washing, the accessory pack is dried for 2 days in air and conditioned for 3 days in an air-conditioned room. Next, antistatic and hydrophilic properties are measured. In order to check for homogeneous finishing, the accessory pack is tested in four different places.

[0170] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

[0171] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >180 sec.

TABLE-US-00004 Accessory pack PES Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 2.70E+10 3 3.40E+10 3 2.80E+10 4 2.50E+10 3

[0172] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric:

[0173] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >80 sec.

TABLE-US-00005 Accessory pack PA Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 1.20E+11 2 9.50E+10 3 9.50E+10 2 1.10E+11 2

EXAMPLE 3: WASHCLOTH

[0174] Preparation of the Composition

[0175] 43.0 g of water are introduced in a beaker with stirrer (agitator). While stirring, 30 g of the fatty alcohol Lutensol TO-20 (C13, 20EO) are added. The mixture is heated to 90 C. while the surfactant is completely dissolved. Next, 17.0 g of a secondary alkanesulphonate sodium salt (Hostapur SAS 60, active substance 60%) are added and dissolved. The mixture is cooled to 60 C. At this temperature, 9.2 g of aqueous poly-DADMAC (active substance 53%) are added. The initially turbid mixture is cooled while stirring. This forms a clear colloid solution.

[0176] Production of the Washcloth

[0177] Analogously to Example 2, the same proportions are used in the scale 1:10.

[0178] The washcloth comprises a polypropylene spun fibre fabric substrate with an area of 90 cm.sup.2. The substrate has a mass of 1.0 g.

[0179] The substrate is finished by dipping in the resulting composition and then squeezing (padding). The pressure on the padder is chosen so that the wet pickup is 240%. Next, the finished substrate is dried at 120 C. for 2 minutes.

[0180] Application of Washcloth and Results

[0181] The washcloth thus obtained is washed together with a 60 g accessory pack (household washing at 40 C.). The accessory pack consists of 30 g polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric) and 30 g polyamide (polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric). The accessory pack simulates the textiles to be finished by the end user.

[0182] After household washing, the accessory pack is dried for 2 days in air and conditioned for 3 days in an air-conditioned room. Next, antistatic and hydrophilic properties are measured. In order to check for homogeneous finishing, the accessory pack is tested in three different places.

[0183] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

[0184] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >180 sec.

TABLE-US-00006 Accessory pack PES Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 1.00E+10 3 1.10E+10 3 8.00E+09 3

[0185] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

[0186] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >80 sec.

TABLE-US-00007 Accessory pack PA Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 4.80E+09 15 4.20E+09 11 3.60E+09 10

[0187] In order to test the washing permanence of the product finished by this method (=accessory pack), the accessory pack was washed again 3, 5 and times. The mean values of the measurements are shown as results. Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00008 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 5.50E+10 9.50E+10 5.50E+10 4 5 7 pack PES in example 3

[0188] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00009 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 3.40E+10 9.00E+10 1.00E+11 13 8 21 pack PA in example 3

EXAMPLE 4: WASHCLOTH

[0189] Preparation of the Composition

[0190] 58.0 g of water are introduced in a beaker with stirrer (agitator). While stirring, 15 g of the fatty alcohol Lutensol TO-20 (C13, 20EO) are added. The mixture is heated to 90 C. while the surfactant is completely dissolved. Next, 17.0 g of a secondary alkanesulphonate sodium salt (Hostapur SAS 60, active substance 60%) are added and dissolved. The mixture is cooled to 60 C. At this temperature, 9.2 g of aqueous poly-DADMAC (active substance 53%) are added. The initially turbid mixture is cooled while stirring. This forms a clear colloid solution.

[0191] Production of the Washcloth

[0192] The washcloth comprises a polypropylene spun fibre fabric substrate with an area of 90 cm.sup.2. The substrate has a mass of 1.0 g.

[0193] The substrate is finished by dipping in the resulting composition and then squeezing (padding). The pressure on the padder is chosen so that the wet pickup is 240%. Next, the finished substrate is dried at 120 C. for 2 minutes.

[0194] Application of Washcloth and Results

[0195] The washcloth thus obtained is washed together with a 60 g accessory pack (household washing at 40 C.). The accessory pack consists of 30 g polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric) and 30 g polyamide (polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric). The accessory pack simulates the textiles to be finished by the end user.

[0196] After household washing, the accessory pack is dried for 2 days in air and conditioned for 3 days in an air-conditioned room. Next, antistatic and hydrophilic properties are measured. In order to check for homogeneous finishing, the accessory pack is tested in three different places.

[0197] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

[0198] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >180 sec.

TABLE-US-00010 Accessory pack PES Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 5.50E+09 2 5.00E+09 2 5.50E+09 2

[0199] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

[0200] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >80 sec.

TABLE-US-00011 Accessory pack PA Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 4.20E+09 3 4.80E+09 5 6.00E+09 3

[0201] In order to test the washing permanence of the product finished by this method (=accessory pack), the accessory pack was washed again 3, 5 and times. The mean values of the measurements are shown as results.

[0202] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00012 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Pack PES in 1.40E+11 1.10E+11 9.50E+10 3 4 8 example 4

[0203] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00013 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 7.00E+10 1.30E+11 2.60E+11 4 4 19 pack PA in example 4

EXAMPLE 5: WASHCLOTH

[0204] Preparation of the Composition

[0205] 55.37 g of water are introduced in a beaker with stirrer (agitator). While stirring, 15 g of the fatty alcohol Lutensol TO-20 (C13, 20EO) are added. Next, 5 g of butyldiglycol are added. The mixture is heated to 90 C. while the surfactant is completely dissolved. Next, 13.8 g of an alkoxylated (4EO) phosphoric acid ester (Hordaphos 222) are added and dissolved. The mixture is cooled to 60 C. At this temperature, 1.66 g of sodium hydroxide solution (50% strength) and 9.2 g of aqueous poly-DADMAC (active substance 53%) are successively added. The initially turbid mixture is cooled while stirring. This forms a clear colloid solution.

[0206] Production of the Washcloth

[0207] The washcloth comprises a polypropylene spun fibre fabric substrate with an area of 90 cm.sup.2. The substrate has a mass of 1.0 g.

[0208] The substrate is finished by dipping in the resulting composition and then squeezing (padding). The pressure on the padder is chosen so that the wet pickup is 240%. Next, the finished substrate is dried at 120 C. for 2 minutes.

[0209] Application of Washcloth and Results

[0210] The washcloth thus obtained is washed together with a 60 g accessory pack (household washing at 40 C.). The accessory pack consists of 30 g polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric) and 30 g polyamide (polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric). The accessory pack simulates the textiles to be finished by the end user.

[0211] After household washing, the accessory pack is dried for 2 days in air and conditioned for 3 days in an air-conditioned room. Next, antistatic and hydrophilic properties are measured. In order to check for homogeneous finishing, the accessory pack is tested in three different places.

[0212] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

[0213] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >180 sec.

TABLE-US-00014 Accessory pack PES Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 2.10E+08 2 2.40E+08 2 2.80E+08 2

[0214] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

[0215] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >80 sec.

TABLE-US-00015 Accessory pack PA Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 1.30E+08 2 2.40E+08 2 2.10E+08 2

[0216] In order to test the washing permanence of the product finished by this method (=accessory pack), the accessory pack was washed again 3, 5 and times. The mean values of the measurements are shown as results.

[0217] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00016 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 2.80E+10 3.80E+10 7.00E+10 4 5 11 pack PES in example 5

[0218] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00017 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 2.20E+10 8.00E+10 1.30E+11 4 10 10 pack PA in example 5

EXAMPLE 6: WASHCLOTH

[0219] Preparation of the Composition

[0220] 50.37 g of water are introduced in a beaker with stirrer (agitator). While stirring, 15 g of Marlipal 16/18-25 (C16-C18, 25EO) are added. Next, 10 g of Dowanol DPM are added. The mixture is heated to 90 C. while the surfactant is completely dissolved. Next, 13.8 g of an alkoxylated (4EO) phosphoric acid ester (Hordaphos 222) are added and dissolved. The mixture is cooled to 60 C. At this temperature, 1.66 g of sodium hydroxide solution (50% strength) and 9.2 g of aqueous poly-DADMAC (active substance 53%) are successively added. The initially turbid mixture is cooled while stirring. This forms a clear colloid solution.

[0221] Production of the Washcloth

[0222] The washcloth comprises a polypropylene spun fibre fabric substrate with an area of 90 cm.sup.2. The substrate has a mass of 1.0 g.

[0223] The substrate is finished by dipping in the resulting composition and then squeezing (padding). The pressure on the padder is chosen so that the wet pickup is 240%. Next, the finished substrate is dried at 120 C. for 2 minutes.

[0224] Application of Washcloth and Results

[0225] The washcloth thus obtained is washed together with a 60 g accessory pack (household washing at 40 C.). The accessory pack consists of 30 g polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric) and 30 g polyamide (polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric). The accessory pack simulates the textiles to be finished by the end user.

[0226] After household washing, the accessory pack is dried for 2 days in air and conditioned for 3 days in an air-conditioned room. Next, antistatic and hydrophilic properties are measured. In order to check for homogeneous finishing, the accessory pack is tested in three different places.

[0227] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

[0228] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >180 sec.

TABLE-US-00018 Accessory pack PES Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 5.00E+11 3 1.80E+11 2 1.70E+11 2

[0229] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

[0230] Zero value antistatic 1.010.sup.14 ohms, hydrophilicity >80 sec.

TABLE-US-00019 Accessory pack PA Antistatic [ohm] Sinking time [s] 7.50E+08 1 4.00E+08 1 4.60E+08 1

[0231] In order to test the washing permanence of the product finished by this method (=accessory pack), the accessory pack was washed again 3, 5 and times. The mean values of the measurements are shown as results.

[0232] Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00020 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 2.60E+11 6.50E+11 8.00E+11 23 29 180 pack PES in example 6

[0233] Polyamide 6,6; knitted fabric):

TABLE-US-00021 Antistatic after Antistatic after Antistatic after Sinking time after Sinking time after Sinking time after 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. 3 washes 40 C. 5 washes 40 C. 10 washes 40 C. Finishing [ohm] [ohm] [ohm] [s] [s] [s] Accessory 4.80E+11 8.00E+11 1.10E+12 20 12 62 pack PA in example 6