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|Amjad Farooq, Sayed Ibrahim, Eugene E. Pashkovski, Natasha Dwight, Daniel W. Smith, Jeffrey Mastrull
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This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/803,749, filed on Mar. 18, 2004, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,276,472, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The addition of perfume to a liquid detergent composition to impart a pleasing aroma or fragrance to such detergent composition is well-known in the art. The presence of perfume provides an aesthetic benefit to the consumer upon use of the detergent composition and generally serves as a signal of freshness and cleanliness for laundered fabrics which contain a pleasing fragrance. However, notwithstanding the enhanced aroma of the detergent composition itself, relatively little of the perfume fragrance is imparted to fabrics during laundering. Primarily, this is because the perfume ingredients in the liquid composition are rapidly dispersed and diluted during laundering in the aqueous wash and rinse waters. Consequently, only a relatively limited amount of the perfume is available to contact the fabrics during washing, the major portion of the perfume being drained from the washing machine with the wash solution. There remains, therefore, a need in the art to improve the effectiveness of delivering perfume from a detergent composition to washed fabrics and to enhance the longevity of such fragrance on the fabrics.
Similarly, there is a need in the art to effectively deliver oils other than a perfume fragrance as benefit-additives to substrates such as hard surfaces, hair and skin such that the longevity of such oils upon the substrate is significantly enhanced relative to conventional means of providing such benefit additive to the substrate.
The present invention provides an oil containing starch granule comprising
In alternate embodiments of the invention, the compound which is used for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of the starch granule is represented by a difatty amido amine compound to formula (2) or a quaternary ammonium compound corresponding to formula (3) as follows:
wherein R1 and R2, independently, represent C12 to C30 aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, R3 represents (CH2CH2O)pH, CH3 or H; T represents NH; n is an integer from 1 to 5; m is an integer from 1 to 5 and p is an integer from 1 to 10.
wherein R1 and R2 are each independently, H or:
In accordance with the method aspect of the invention there is provided a method of laundering fabrics comprising the step of contacting such fabrics with an effective amount of the oil containing starch granule described herein.
The is also provided a method of preparing an oil containing starch granule comprising the steps of
The oils useful for the present invention can be any oil that is a liquid between about 10� C. and 90� C. and is capable of providing a benefit-additive to fabrics, hard surfaces, hair or skin. For laundry applications the preferred oils are perfumes, the term "perfume" being used herein to refer to odoriferous materials which are able to provide a pleasing fragrance to fabrics, and encompasses conventional materials commonly used in detergent compositions to counteract a malodor in such compositions and/or provide a pleasing fragrance thereto. The perfumes are preferably in the liquid state at ambient temperature, although solid perfumes are also useful. Included among the perfumes contemplated for use herein are materials such as aldehydes, ketones, esters and the like which are conventionally employed to impart a pleasing fragrance to liquid and granular deterrent compositions. Naturally occurring plant and animal oils are also commonly used as components of perfumes. Accordingly, the perfumes useful for the present invention may have relatively simple compositions or may comprise complex mixtures of natural and synthetic chemical components, all of which are intended to provide a pleasant odor or fragrance when applied to fabrics. The perfumes used in detergent compositions are generally selected to meet normal requirements of odor, stability, price and commercial availability. The term "fragrance" is often used herein to signify a perfume itself, rather than the aroma imparted by such perfume.
Other oils which may be useful herein for providing a benefit-additive to one or more of the aforementioned substrates of fabrics, hard surfaces, hair and skin include vitamins such as vitamin E (Tocopheryl esters), modified and unmodified silicone oils, surfactants, fabric softeners, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty esters, etc. These oils can be employed as such or a combination of any of the oils mentioned can be used.
The starches which are suitable for the starch granule of the present invention can be made from raw starch or a modified starch derived from tubers, legumes, cereal and grains, for example corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, waxy corn starch, oat starch, cassava starch, waxy barley, waxy rice starch, sweet rice starch, amoica, potato starch, tapioca starch, oat starch, cassava starch, and mixtures thereof.
Modified starches suitable for use include, hydrolyzed starch, acid thinned starch, starch esters of long chain hydrocarbons, starch acetates, starch octenyl succinate, and mixtures thereof.
The term "hydrolyzed starch" refers to oligosaccharide-type materials such as cornstarch, maltodextrins and corn syrup solids.
The organic compound used for inhibiting migration of the oil to the granule surface is preferably an amidoamine having the following formula:
R1—CONH(CH2)nNR2R3 (I)
wherein R1=C12 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl,
R3=(CH2CH2O)pH, CH3 or H,
n=1 to 5,
m=1 to 5, and
p=1 to 10.
In a more preferred softening compound of formula (I),
R1=C16 to C22 alkyl,
n=1 to 3,
m=1 to 3, and
p=1.5 to 3.5.
In the above formulas, R1 and R2 are each, independently, long chain alkyl or alkenyl groups having from 12 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, such as, for example, dodecyl, dodecenyl, octadecyl, octadecenyl. Typically, R1 and R2 will be derived from natural oils containing fatty acids or fatty acid mixtures, such as coconut oil, palm oil, tallow, rape oil and fish oil, chemically synthesized fatty acids are also usable. The saturated fatty acids or fatty acid mixtures, and especially hydrogenated tallow (H-tallow) acid (also referred to as hard tallow), are preferred. Generally and preferably R1 and R2 are derived from the same fatty acid or fatty acid mixture.
R3 represents (CH2CH2O)pH, CH3 or H, or mixtures thereof may also be present. When R3 represents the preferred (CH2CH2O)pH group, p is a positive number representing the average degree of ethoxylation, and is preferably from 1 to 10, especially 1.5 to 6, and most preferably from about 2 to 4, such as 2.5, n and m are each integers of from 1 to 5, preferably 2 to 4, especially 2. The compounds of formula (I) in which R3 represents the preferred (CH2CH2O)pH group are broadly referred to herein as ethoxylated amidoamines, and the term "hydroxyethyl" is also used to describe the (CH2CH2O)pH group.
The laundry detergent compositions of the invention may contain one or a mixture of surfactants from the group consisting of anionic and nonionic surfactants.
Any suitable nonionic detergent compound may be used as a surfactant in the present laundry detergent compositions, with many members thereof being described in the various annual issues of Detergents and Emulsifiers, by John W. McCutcheon. Such volumes give chemical formulas and trade names for commercial nonionic detergents marketed in the United States, and substantially all of such detergents can be employed in the present compositions. However, it is highly preferred that such nonionic detergent be a condensation product of ethylene oxide and higher fatty alcohol (although instead of the higher fatty alcohol, higher fatty acids and alkyl [octyl, nonyl and isooctyl] phenols may also be employed). The higher fatty moieties, such as the alkyls, of such alcohols and resulting condensation products, will normally be linear, of 10 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably of 10 to 16 carbon atoms, more preferably of 12 to 15 carbon atoms and sometimes most preferably of 12 to 14 carbon atoms. Because such fatty alcohols are normally available commercially only as mixtures, the numbers of carbon atoms given are necessarily averages but in some instances the ranges of numbers of carbon atoms may be actual limits for the alcohols employed and for the corresponding alkyls.
The ethylene oxide (EtO) contents of the nonionic detergents will normally be in the range of 3 to 15 moles of EtO per mole of higher fatty alcohol, although as much as 20 moles of EtO may be present. Preferably such EtO content will be 3 to 10 moles and more preferably it will be 6 to 7 moles, e.g., 6.5 or 7 moles per mole of higher fatty alcohol (and per mole of nonionic detergent). As with the higher fatty alcohol, the polyethoxylate limits given are also limits on the averages of the numbers of EtO groups present in the condensation product. Examples of suitable nonionic detergents include those sold by Shell Chemical Company under the trademark NEODOL™, including NEODOL™ 25-7, NEODOL™ 23-6.5 and NEODOL™ 25-3.
Other useful nonionic detergent compounds include the alkylpolyglycoside and alkylpolysaccharide surfactants, which are well known and extensively described in the art.
The detergent composition may contain a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate anionic surfactant wherein the alkyl radical contains from about 10 to 16 carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain and preferably 12 to 15 carbon atoms. Examples of suitable synthetic anionic surfactants are sodium and potassium alkyl (C4-C20) benzene sulfonates, particularly sodium linear secondary alkyl (C10-C15) benzene sulfonates.
Other suitable anionic detergents which are optionally included in the present liquid detergent compositions are the sulfated ethoxylated higher fatty alcohols of the formula RO(C2H4O)mSO3M, wherein R is a fatty alkyl of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, m is from 2 to 6 (preferably having a value from about ⅕ to � the number of carbon atoms in R) and M is a solubilizing salt-forming cation, such as an alkali metal, ammonium, or a higher alkyl benzene sulfonate wherein the higher alkyl is of 10 to 15 carbon atoms. The proportion of ethylene oxide in the polyethoxylated higher alkanol sulfate is generally from 1 to 11 ethylene oxide groups and preferably 2 to 5 moles of ethylene oxide groups per mole of anionic detergent, with three moles being most preferred, especially when the higher alkanol is of 11 to 15 carbon atoms.
The most highly preferred water-soluble anionic detergent compounds are the ammonium and substituted ammonium (such as mono, di and tri ethanolamine), alkali metal (such as, sodium and potassium) and alkaline earth metal (such as, calcium and magnesium) salts of the higher alkyl benzene sulfonates, and higher alkyl sulfates.
Builder materials are essential components of the liquid detergent compositions of the present invention. In particular, from about 2% to about 15% of an alkali metal carbonate, such as sodium carbonate, and preferably from about 3% to about 10%, by weight.
A phosphate builder, and in particular an alkali metal (sodium) polyphosphate in an amount of from about 5% to about 30%, by weight, is an integral component of the present liquid detergent compositions. The amount of such polyphosphate builder is preferably from about 8% to about 20%.
Examples of suitable phosphorous-containing inorganic detergency builders include the water-soluble salts, especially alkali metalpyrophosphates, orthophosphates, and polyphosphates. Specific examples of inorganic phosphate builders include sodium and potassium tripolyphosphates, phosphates and hexametaphosphates.
Zeolite A-type aluminosilicate builder, usually hydrated, may optionally be included in the compositions of the invention. Hydrated zeolites X and Y may be useful too, as may be naturally occurring zeolites that can act as detergent builders. Of the various zeolite A products, zeolite 4A, a type of zeolite molecule wherein the pore size is about 4 Angstroms, is often preferred. This type of zeolite is well known in the art and methods for its manufacture are described in the art such as in U.S. Pat. No. 3,114,603.
The zeolite builders are generally of the formula
wherein x is 1, y is from 0.8 to 1.2, preferably about 1, z is from 1.5 to 3.5, preferably 2 or 3 or about 2, and w is from 0 to 9, preferably 2.5 to 6. The crystalline types of zeolite which may be employed herein include those described in "Zeolite Molecular Series" by Donald Breck, published in 1974 by John Wiley & Sons, typical commercially available zeolites being listed in Table 9.6 at pages 747-749 of the text, such Table being incorporated herein by reference.
The zeolite builder should be a univalent cation exchanging zeolite, i.e., it should be aluminosilicate of a univalent cation such as sodium, potassium, lithium (when practicable) or other alkali metal, or ammonium. A zeolite having an alkali metal cation, especially sodium, is most preferred, as is indicated in the formula shown above. The zeolites employed may be characterized as having a high exchange capacity for calcium ion, which is normally from about 200 to 400 or more milligram equivalents of calcium carbonate hardness per gram of the aluminosilicate, preferably 250 to 350 mg. eg./g., on an anhydrous zeolite basis. A preferred amount of zeolite is from about 8% to about 20%
Other components may be present in the detergent compositions to improve the properties and in some cases, to act as diluents or fillers. Illustrative of suitable adjuvants are enzymes to further promote cleaning of certain hard to remove stains from laundry or hard surfaces. Among enzymes, the proteolytic and amylolytic enzymes are most useful. Other useful adjuvants are foaming agents, such as lauric myristic diethanolamide, when foam is desired, and anti-foams, when desired, such as dimethyl silicone fluids. Also useful are polymers, anti-redeposition agents, bleaches, fluorescent brighteners, such as stilbene brighteners, colorants such as dyes and pigments and perfume.
Heated SPME Head Space Analysis of Dry Fabric
Solid phase microextraction (SPME; Almirall, J. R.; Furton, K. G. In Solid Phase Microextraction; A Practical Guide; Scheppers-Wercinski, S., Ed; Marcel Dekker; New York, 1999, pp. 203-216) is a solventless extraction technique through which analytes are extracted from a matrix (such as fabric) into a polymer or other phase, coated on a fused silica fiber. The SPME is coupled with gas chromatography (GC) for desorption and analyses of the analytes.
Temp (� C.) Rate (C./min) Hold (min) 50 0 5 200 5 5 220 5 1
Total run time: 45 minutes
Stripping Procedure for Terry Towels
For all sample evaluations 24 new hand Terry towels (86% Cotton, 14% Polyester) were prepared in a 17 gallon top loading washing machine set for hot wash (120� F.), with extra large setting, in tap water. Two wash cycles with 100 g fragrance free Mexican VIVA 2 powder detergent, one wash with water only, extra rinse switch was on, was used for all washes. After all three wash cycles were over, the towels were dryer dried in an electric clothes dryer, and laid flat for storage. All fabric ballast used for the tests was processed the same way as towels between each use.
Detergent Base, B1:
Ingredient Name
% Weight
Sodium C9-C14 Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate
Sodium Silicate
Silicone Antifoam 1430 (Dow Corning)
Pentasodium tripolyphosphate
Sodium Sulfate
Enzyme SAVINASE ™ 12T (Novo)
Sodium Polyacrylate
Sodium carbonate
Balance to 100
Starch Granules
The Starch/AA, granules were prepared employing CAPSUL™ starch (commercial product from National Starch). CAPSUL™ starch is a dextrinized waxy maize starch octenyl succinate. The dextrinization process to degrade the starch is what differentiates the CAPSUL™ starch from other types of starches Following procedure was used to prepare Starch/AA granules: Pre-blend 33% CAPSUL™ starch in water, at least a day ahead of time using a GREERCO Model No. 1L mixer. Allow the air to settle out. Take the required amount from this and add fragrance oil and melted amidoamine mixture and homogenize using a Silverson Model L4R mixer. Pour this mixture into the Armfield FT80 Tall Form Spray Dryer and spray dry at 190� C. with 0.5 to 1.0 bar atomizing pressure.
The composition of starch granules (amounts shown are the weight percentages) is as follows (Table 2) used to prepare compositions shown in Table 4:
Composition of starch granules.
Balance to 100
*DINASTY ™ fragrance from International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
Surface Oil Content of the Granules Starch/AA and the Performance Comparison with Starch/Silica.
A study indicates that the hydrophobic additive AA significantly reduces the amount of perfume (DINASTY™ fragrance) at the surface of the dried starch capsules from 1.24% (no AA) to 0.02% (Table 3). In contrast to AA, another study reveals that a hydrophobically modified silica (Aerosil R974; preferred additive of prior art, patent application WO 01/05926) does not reduce the amount of surface oil to the same extent as does the amidoamine (Table 3). The Aerosil reduces the amount of surface oil (DINASTY™ perfume) at the starch granule from 0.85% (no Aerosil) to 0.77% (with Aerosil). Surface oil was measured by extraction of the encapsulated particle with hexane at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, followed by gas chromatography. The hexane extracts only the fragrance oil on the surface of the particle, not the oil encapsulated within the particle.
The amounts of surface oil (fragrance) at the starch fragrance granule.
Surface Oil (wt %)
Surface Oil (wt %)
Starch/AEROSIL ™ R974***
*Granule consists of [CAPSUL ™ starch (65%), DINASTY ™ Full Fragrance (35%)]
**Granule consists of [CAPSUL ™ starch (60%), Difatty Amidoamine (5%), DINASTY ™ Full Fragrance (35%)]
***Granule consists of [CAPSUL ™ starch (64.29%), Aerosil R974 (0.71%), DINASTY ™ Full Fragrance (35%)]
Compositions 1 and 2
1 (Control)
2 (Starch/AA)
Weight %
Weight %
Base Bead
DINASTY ™ (full)
Fragrance Granule
Deionized water
to 100
to 100
*The granules contained 33.9% DINASTY ™ fragrance (or 0.8% in the formula)
The above formulas were used under the following conditions.
Wash protocol in a Terg-O-Tometer:
Total fragrance counts on the dried fabric surface (after day-7)
as observed by Solid Phase Microextraction Method.
1 day
3 day
7 day
Control, 1
2, Starch/AA
As shown in Table 5, the use of fragrance granules (composition 2, Table 4) deposits significantly more fragrance onto the fabric surface as compared to a control (composition 1, Table 4).
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|Procter & Gamble Company
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|Procter & Gamble Company
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|Mar 18, 2004
|Oct 2, 2007
|Colgate-Palmolive Company
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|Mar 18, 2004
|Oct 9, 2007
|Colgate-Palmolive Company
|Oil containing starch granules for delivering benefit-additives to a substrate
|Jun 27, 2001
|Mar 6, 2003
|Marija Heibel
|Fabric care composition comprising fabric or skin beneficiating ingredient
|Apr 26, 2002
|Oct 30, 2003
|Adi Shefer
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|Jun 15, 2005
|Nov 10, 2005
|Caswell Debra S
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|Sep 22, 1992
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|Unilever N.V.
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|Apr 16, 1999
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|The Procter & Gamble Company
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|Jul 14, 2000
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|The Procter & Gamble Company
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|Jun 9, 2008
|Oct 2, 2008
|Amjad Farooq
|Oil Containing Starch Granules For Delivering Benefit-Additives to a Substrate
|U.S. Classification
|510/101, 510/474, 510/438
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|May 10, 2007
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South film industry appreciate and value simplicity: Asin
Asin Thottumkal, whose last South film was Kaavalan, believes that South film industry is more traditional than Bollywood.
"The south Indian film industry is more traditional. This reflects in their work. The cultural differences, language and approach are completely different, while Bollywood is more open and caters to a wider audience," Asin told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.
There is another key difference, she added. Down South "People are ready to accept you the way you are. They appreciate and value simplicity. You don't have to wear make-up or be in your glamorous image when you make public appearances".
"Whereas in Bollywood, it's about creating a star image, a style quotient that you have to carry throughout. You have to be in the glamorous image all the time," said the actress who made a big name for herself in Tamil and Telugu films before she moved to Hindi cinema.
Asin, who debuted opposite Aamir Khan in the 2008 hit Ghajini, said Bollywood gives a chance to women in varied spheres. "On the sets, I see a lot of young women technicians, women camerapersons, hairdressers, makeup artists, dress designers, stage designers and technicians. It's not the same in the South," she said.
The 27-year-old, however feels the barrier between the two industries is slowly diminishing. Bollywood filmmakers have taken inspiration from Tamil and Telugu films and remade them in Hindi. Yuva, Singham, Rowdy Rathore and Wanted are some examples. Continue reading on the slideshow...