Laundry Treatment Formulations

Abstract

A laundry treatment formulation is provided that includes a modified carbohydrate polymer, the modified carbohydrate polymer comprising: (i) a trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I): [Formula 1] JPEG2023544100000021.jpg27170 (In the formula, each R 1 independently, C 1~7 and (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with (i) an alkyl group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, alkyl esters, alkyl esters, alkyl esters, and alkyl esters, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer has a Kjeldahl nitrogen content, corrected for ash and volatiles, TKN, of 0.75 to 2.5 wt. %; and (ii) hydrophobic substituents, each having 16 carbon atoms, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises 0.005 to 1.5 wt. % hydrophobic substituents, based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate, and the hydrophobic substituents are randomly distributed throughout the backbone of the cellulose ether substrate, and the cellulose ether substrate has a weight average molecular weight M of greater than 800,000 Daltons. W It has.

Description

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[0001] The present invention relates to a unit-dose article for processing laundry. In particular, the present invention relates to a laundry processing formulation comprising a modified carbohydrate polymer, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (i) a trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I).

[0002] [ka] (In the formula, each R 1 Independently, C 1~7 (ii) a modified carbohydrate polymer selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, having a Kjeldahl nitrogen content TKN corrected for 0.75 to 2.5% by weight of ash and volatile substances, and (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with hydrophobic substituents, each having 16 carbon atoms, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer contains 0.005 to 1.5% by weight of hydrophobic substituents based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate, the hydrophobic substituents are randomly distributed throughout the backbone of the cellulose ether substrate, and the cellulose ether substrate has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons W It holds.

[0003] Consumers want laundry products that offer both cleaning and softening benefits.

[0004] There is a continued need for laundry treatment agents that provide cleaning and softening benefits to laundry treatment formulations.

[0005] The present invention provides a laundry treatment formulation comprising a modified carbohydrate polymer, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (i) a trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I).

[0006] [ka] (In the formula, each R 1 Independently, C 1~7(ii) a modified carbohydrate polymer selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, having a Kjeldahl nitrogen content TKN corrected for 0.75 to 2.5% by weight of ash and volatile substances, and (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with hydrophobic substituents, each having 16 carbon atoms, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer contains 0.005 to 1.5% by weight of hydrophobic substituents based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate, the hydrophobic substituents are randomly distributed throughout the backbone of the cellulose ether substrate, and the cellulose ether substrate has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons W It holds.

[0007] The present invention provides a method for processing a fabric article, including providing a soiled fabric article, providing a washing treatment compound of the present invention, providing washing water, and applying the washing water and washing treatment compound to a soiled fabric to provide a washed fabric article. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Surprisingly, laundry treatment formulations containing the modified carbohydrate polymer of the present invention alone or in combination with ester quart have been found to provide excellent cleaning and softening benefits when processing laundry.

[0009] Unless otherwise indicated, ratios, percentages, parts, etc., are expressed by weight. Weight percentages (or weight %) in a composition are based on dry weight, i.e., the percentage excluding all water that may be present in the composition.

[0010] As used herein, unless otherwise specified, "weight-average molecular weight" and "M" refer to the same thing. WThe term "」" is used interchangeably and refers to the weight-average molecular weight measured by conventional methods using conventional standards such as gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and polystyrene standards. The GPC technique is discussed in detail in Modern Size Exclusion Liquid Chromatography: Practice of Gel Permeation and Gel Filtration Chromatography, Second Edition, Striegel et al., John Wiley & Sons, 2009. The weight-average molecular weight is reported herein in units of daltons.

[0011] Preferably, the laundry treatment composition of the present invention comprises a modified carbohydrate polymer (preferably 0.05 to 10% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, even more preferably 0.2 to 3% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 2.5% by weight of the modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment composition), and the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (i) a trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I)

[0012]

Chemical formula

[0013] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains a modified carbohydrate polymer. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains 0.05 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 3% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 2.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation. Most preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains 0.05 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 3% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 2.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (i) the trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I) (wherein each R1 Independently, C 1~7 Alkyl alkyl group (preferably C 1~4 (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with a hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group, more preferably a methyl group and an ethyl group, most preferably a methyl group), wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer has a Kjeldahl nitrogen content (TKN) corrected for ash and volatile substances of 0.75 to 2.5% by weight (preferably 0.8 to 2.2% by weight, more preferably 1.5 to 2.1% by weight, most preferably 1.7 to 1.8% by weight), and (ii) a hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with a hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms, the cellulose ether substrate Based on the weight of the material, it contains 0.005 to 1.5% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 1.1% by weight, more preferably less than 0.3 to 0.5% by weight, most preferably 0.4 to 0.46% by weight) of hydrophobic substituents, the hydrophobic substituents are randomly distributed throughout the entire skeleton of the cellulose ether substrate, and the cellulose ether substrate has a weight-average molecular weight M of over 800,000 daltons (preferably 900,000 to 4,000,000 daltons, more preferably over 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 daltons, most preferably 1,200,000 to 1,800,000 daltons). W The modified carbohydrate polymer has, preferably, less than 0.001% by weight (preferably less than 0.0001% by weight, more preferably less than 0.00001% by weight, most preferably less than the detection limit) of crosslinking units based on the weight of the modified carbohydrate polymer.

[0014] Preferably, the cellulose ether base material has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons (preferably 900,000 to 4,000,000 daltons, more preferably greater than 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 daltons, most preferably 1,200,000 to 1,800,000 daltons). WIt has the following characteristics. More preferably, the cellulose ether base material has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons (preferably 900,000 to 4,000,000 daltons, more preferably greater than 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 daltons, most preferably 1,200,000 to 1,800,000 daltons). W The cellulose ether base material is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, ethylhydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, and mixtures thereof. More preferably, the cellulose ether base material has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons (preferably 900,000 to 4,000,000 daltons, more preferably greater than 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 daltons, most preferably 1,200,000 to 1,800,000 daltons). W The cellulose ether base material is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably, the cellulose ether base material has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons (preferably 900,000 to 4,000,000 daltons, more preferably greater than 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 daltons, most preferably 1,200,000 to 1,800,000 daltons). W The cellulose ether base material is hydroxyethylcellulose.

[0015] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 0.05 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 3% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 2.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (i) a cellulose ether base functionalized with the trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I), and each R 1 Independently, C 1~7 Alkyl alkyl group (preferably C 1~4The modified carbohydrate polymer is selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, more preferably methyl and ethyl groups, most preferably methyl groups), and has a Kjeldahl nitrogen content TKN corrected for ash and volatile substances of 0.75 to 2.5% by weight (preferably 0.8 to 2.2% by weight, more preferably 1.5 to 2.1% by weight, most preferably 1.7 to 1.8% by weight). More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 0.1 to 5% by weight (preferably 0.15 to 2% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 1% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 0.5% by weight) of the modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (i) a cellulose ether base functionalized with a trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I), and each R 1 Independently, C 1~7 Alkyl alkyl group (preferably C 1~4 The modified carbohydrate polymer is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, more preferably methyl and ethyl groups, most preferably methyl groups), and has a Kjeldahl nitrogen content TKN corrected for ash and volatile substances of 0.75 to 2.5% by weight (preferably 0.8 to 2.2% by weight, more preferably 1.5 to 2.1% by weight, most preferably 1.7 to 1.8% by weight), and contains less than 0.1 moles (preferably less than 0.01 moles, more preferably less than 0.001 moles, most preferably less than the detection limit) of a trialkylammonium moiety having formula (II) per mole of cellulose ether substrate.

[0016] [ka] In the formula, each R 2 R is independently selected from methyl and ethyl groups. 3 C 8~30 Selected from alkyl groups.

[0017] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 0.05 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 3% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 2.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with a hydrophobic substituent, the hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms, and the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises 0.005 to 1.5% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 1.1% by weight, more preferably less than 0.3 to 0.5% by weight, most preferably 0.4 to 0.46% by weight) of a hydrophobic substituent based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 0.1 to 5% by weight (preferably 0.15 to 2% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 1% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 0.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with a hydrophobic substituent, the hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms bonded to the cellulose ether substrate through at least one of ether bonds (e.g., ether bonds only or ether bonds and a 2-hydroxypropyl group) and ester bonds, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises 0.005 to 1.5% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 1.1% by weight, more preferably less than 0.3 to 0.5% by weight, most preferably 0.4 to 0.46% by weight) of the hydrophobic substituent based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate.More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 0.1 to 5% by weight (preferably 0.15 to 2% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 1% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 0.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with a hydrophobic substituent, the hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms bonded to the water-soluble cellulose ether substrate through at least one of ether bonds (e.g., ether bonds only or ether bonds and a 2-hydroxypropyl group) and ester bonds, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises 0.005 to 1.5% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 1.1% by weight, more preferably less than 0.3 to 0.5% by weight, most preferably 0.4 to 0.46% by weight) of the hydrophobic substituent based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate, the hydrophobic group being randomly distributed throughout the backbone of the cellulose ether substrate. Most preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 0.1 to 5% by weight (preferably 0.15 to 2% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 1% by weight, most preferably 0.25 to 0.5% by weight) of a modified carbohydrate polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with a hydrophobic substituent, the hydrophobic substituent comprising an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms bonded to the water-soluble cellulose ether substrate through an ether bond or at least one of an ether bond and a 2-hydroxypropyl group, and the modified carbohydrate polymer comprises 0.005 to 1.5% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 1.1% by weight, more preferably less than 0.3 to 0.5% by weight, most preferably 0.4 to 0.46% by weight) of a hydrophobic substituent based on the weight of the cellulose ether substrate, the hydrophobic group being randomly distributed throughout the backbone of the cellulose ether substrate.

[0018] Preferably, the modified carbohydrate polymer is of formula (III),

[0019] [ka] In the formula, n is the weight-average molecular weight M of the cellulose ether substrate. w Determined based on R 4 This is an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms (preferably a hydrocarbyl group having 16 carbon atoms, more preferably C 16 H 33 (Base) and each R 5 Independently, C 1~7 Alkyl alkyl group (preferably C 1~4 A cellulose ether substrate is selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, more preferably methyl and ethyl groups, most preferably methyl groups), and has a weight-average molecular weight M greater than 800,000 daltons (preferably 900,000 to 4,000,000 daltons, more preferably greater than 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 daltons, most preferably 1,200,000 to 1,800,000 daltons). W (preferably, the modified carbohydrate polymer contains less than 0.001% by weight (preferably less than 0.0001% by weight, more preferably less than 0.00001% by weight, most preferably less than the detection limit) of crosslinking units based on the weight of the modified carbohydrate polymer).

[0020] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further comprises a liquid carrier. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 25 to 97.9% by weight (preferably 50 to 94.5% by weight, more preferably 62.5 to 91.75% by weight, even more preferably 70 to 89.9% by weight, most preferably 76 to 88% by weight) of a liquid carrier based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation. Even more preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention comprises 25 to 97.9% by weight (preferably 50 to 94.5% by weight, more preferably 62.5 to 91.75% by weight, even more preferably 70 to 89.9% by weight, most preferably 76 to 88% by weight) of a liquid carrier based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, the liquid carrier being selected from the group consisting of water, water-miscible liquids, and mixtures thereof.

[0021] Preferably, the liquid carrier is C 1~3 Alkanolamine, C 1~3 Alkanol, C1~3 It may contain water-miscible liquids such as polyhydric alcohols and mixtures thereof.

[0022] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further optionally comprises additional components selected from the group consisting of at least one of cleaning surfactants, structuring agents, hydrotropes, fragrances, foam control agents (e.g., fatty acids, polydimethylsiloxanes, polyalkylarylsiloxanes, polyalkylsiloxanes), builders, and fabric softeners.

[0023] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further comprises a cleaning surfactant, and the laundry treatment formulation is a laundry detergent formulation. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation further comprising 2 to 60% by weight (more preferably 5 to 40% by weight, even more preferably 7.5 to 30% by weight, still more preferably 10 to 25% by weight, most preferably 10 to 20% by weight) of a cleaning surfactant based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation. Even more preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation further comprising 2 to 60% by weight (more preferably 5 to 40% by weight, even more preferably 7.5 to 30% by weight, still more preferably 10 to 25% by weight, most preferably 10 to 20% by weight) of a cleaning surfactant based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, and the cleaning surfactant is selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and mixtures thereof. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation that further comprises 2 to 60% by weight (more preferably 5 to 40% by weight, even more preferably 7.5 to 30% by weight, even more preferably 10 to 25% by weight, most preferably 10 to 20% by weight) of a cleaning surfactant based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, and the cleaning surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a mixture of anionic surfactants and nonionic surfactants. Most preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation that further comprises 2 to 60% by weight (more preferably 5 to 40% by weight, even more preferably 7.5 to 30% by weight, even more preferably 10 to 25% by weight, most preferably 10 to 20% by weight) of a cleaning surfactant based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, and the cleaning surfactant includes a mixture of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, sodium lauryl ethoxysulfate, and nonionic alcohol ethoxylate.

[0024] Examples of anionic surfactants include alkyl sulfates, alkylbenzene sulfates, alkylbenzene sulfonic acids, alkylbenzene sulfonates, alkyl polyethoxy sulfates, paraffin sulfonic acids, paraffin sulfonates, olefin sulfonic acids, olefin sulfonates, alpha-sulfocarboxylates, esters of alpha-sulfocarboxylates, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonic acids, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates, fatty acid sulfates, fatty acid sulfonates, fatty acid ester sulfonates, alkylphenol polyethoxy ether sulfates, 2-acrylooxyalkane-1-sulfonic acids, 2-acrylooxyalkane-1-sulfonates, beta-alkyloxyalkane sulfonic acids, beta-alkyloxyalkane sulfonates, amine oxides, and mixtures thereof. Preferred anionic surfactants include C 8~20 Alkylbenzene sulfate, C 8~20 Alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, C 8~20 Alkylbenzene sulfonates, paraffin sulfonic acid, paraffin sulfonates, alpha-olefin sulfonic acid, alpha-olefin sulfonates, amine oxides, fatty acid sulfonates, fatty acid ester sulfonates, C 8~10 Examples include alkyl polyethoxysulfates and mixtures thereof. More preferred anionic surfactants include C 12~16 Alkylbenzenesulfonic acid, C 12~16 Alkylbenzenesulfonate, C 12~18 Paraffin sulfonic acid, C 12~18 Paraffin sulfonate, C 12~16 Examples include alkyl polyethoxysulfates and mixtures thereof.

[0025] Examples of nonionic surfactants include alkoxylates (e.g., polyglycol ethers, fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers, alkylphenol polyglycol ethers, end-capped polyglycol ethers, mixed ethers, hydroxy mixed ethers, fatty acid polyglycol esters, and mixtures thereof). Fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers are a preferred nonionic surfactant. More preferred nonionic surfactants include secondary alcohol ethoxylates, ethoxylated 2-ethylhexanol, ethoxylated seed oils, butanol-capped ethoxylated 2-ethylhexanol, and mixtures thereof. The most preferred nonionic surfactant is secondary alcohol ethoxylates.

[0026] Cationic surfactants include quaternary surfactants. Preferred cationic surfactants include quaternary surfactants having at least one of an ammonium group, a sulfonium group, a phosphonium group, an iodonium group, and an arsonium group. More preferred cationic surfactants include at least one of dialkyldimethylammonium chloride and alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride. Even more preferred cationic surfactants include C 16~18 Dialkyldimethylammonium chloride, C 8~18 At least one of alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and dimethylditaluammonium chloride is mentioned. The most preferred cationic surfactant is dimethylditaluammonium chloride.

[0027] Examples of amphoteric surfactants include betaine, amine oxide, alkylamide alkylamine, alkyl-substituted amine oxide, acylated amino acids, derivatives of aliphatic quaternary ammonium compounds, and mixtures thereof. Preferred amphoteric surfactants include derivatives of aliphatic quaternary ammonium compounds. More preferred amphoteric surfactants include derivatives of aliphatic quaternary ammonium compounds having a long-chain group with 8 to 18 carbon atoms. Even more preferred amphoteric surfactants include C- 12~14 Examples include alkyldimethylamine oxide, 3-(N,N-dimethyl-N-hexadecyl-ammonio)propane-1-sulfonate, 3-(N,N-dimethyl-N-hexadecyl-ammonio)-2-hydroxypropane-1-sulfonate, and cocamidopropyl betaine. The most preferred amphoteric surfactant is cocamidopropyl betaine.

[0028] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation comprising 25 to 97.9% by weight of a liquid carrier, 2 to 60% by weight of a cleaning surfactant, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a modified carbohydrate polymer, based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation comprising 25 to 97.9% by weight of a liquid carrier, 2 to 60% by weight of a cleaning surfactant, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a modified carbohydrate polymer, based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, wherein the liquid carrier contains water, and more than 20% by weight (preferably 25% or more by weight, more preferably 30% or more by weight, most preferably 40% or more by weight) of water, based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation. Most preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry detergent formulation comprising, based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, 25 to 97.9% by weight of a liquid carrier, 2 to 60% by weight of a cleaning surfactant, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a modified carbohydrate polymer, wherein the liquid carrier contains water, and based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, more than 20% by weight (preferably 25% or more by weight, more preferably 30% or more by weight, most preferably 40% or more by weight) is water, and the laundry detergent formulation further comprises a mixture of propylene glycol, ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, and glycerin.

[0029] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further comprises ester quartz. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further comprises 0.1 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.5 to 8% by weight, more preferably 1 to 7.5% by weight, most preferably 2 to 7% by weight) of ester quartz based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation. Even more preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further comprises 0.1 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.5 to 8% by weight, more preferably 1 to 7.5% by weight, most preferably 2 to 7% by weight) of ester quartz based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the ester quartz comprises cationic nitrogen (N +The compound comprises a nitrogen atom, at least one aliphatic carbon chain containing 4 to 36 carbon atoms, and at least one ester functional group. The aliphatic carbon chain may optionally contain heteroatoms other than carbon atoms (e.g., Si atoms). The cationic nitrogen atom is connected via the ester functional group, for example, -(CH2) a -OC(=O)-chain(where a is between 0 and 5) and / or =C(-OC(=O)-(CH2)) b It can be bonded to at least one aliphatic carbon chain via -CH3)2 (wherein b is 4 to 36). Various types of ester quarts, including monoester quart (EQ), triester-quaternary ammonium compound (TEQ), and diester-quaternary ammonium compound (DEQ), may be suitable for use in the laundry treatment formulations of the present invention. These compounds may also include mixtures of mono-(I), di-(II), and tri-(III) ester components. Preferably, the ester quart is a partially hydrogenated palm ester quart.

[0030] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry refresher formulation comprising, based on the weight of the laundry refresher formulation, 25 to 97.8% by weight of a liquid carrier, 2 to 60% by weight of a cleaning surfactant, 0.1 to 10% by weight of an ester quart, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a modified carbohydrate polymer. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention is a laundry refresher formulation comprising, based on the weight of the laundry refresher formulation, 25 to 97.8% by weight of a liquid carrier, 2 to 60% by weight of a cleaning surfactant, 0.1 to 10% by weight of an ester quart, and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a modified carbohydrate polymer, wherein the liquid carrier contains water, and is more than 20% by weight (preferably 25% or more by weight, more preferably 30% or more by weight, most preferably 40% or more by weight) of water based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation.

[0031] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains less than 0.01% by weight (preferably less than 0.001% by weight, more preferably less than 0.0001% by weight, and most preferably less than the detection limit) of carboxymethylcellulose based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation.

[0032] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains less than 0.01% by weight (preferably less than 0.001% by weight, more preferably less than 0.0001% by weight, and most preferably less than the detection limit) of hydrophobic carboxymethylcellulose based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation.

[0033] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains less than 0.1% by weight (preferably less than 0.01% by weight, more preferably less than 0.0001% by weight, most preferably less than the detection limit) of cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation.

[0034] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention contains less than 0.2% by weight (preferably less than 0.01% by weight, more preferably less than 0.001% by weight, most preferably less than the detection limit) of the formula based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation. R 11 Contains fatty acids or fatty acid salts by COOM, In the formula, R 11 is a primary or secondary alkyl group with 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and M is a hydrogen cation or another solubilizing cation (e.g., alkali metal cations such as sodium and potassium, and amines such as triethanolammonium, ammonium, and morpholinium).

[0035] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises hydrotrope. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises 0 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 7.5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 5% by weight, most preferably 0.5 to 2.5% by weight) of hydrotrope based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises 0 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 7.5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 5% by weight, most preferably 0.5 to 2.5% by weight) of hydrotrope based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, wherein the hydrotrope is selected from the group consisting of calcium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, and alkanolammonium salts of xylene sulfonic acid, toluene sulfonic acid, ethylbenzene sulfonic acid, naphthalene sulfonic acid, and cumene sulfonic acid, their salts, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention further comprises 0 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.1 to 7.5% by weight, more preferably 0.2 to 5% by weight, most preferably 0.5 to 2.5% by weight) of hydrotrope based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, the hydrotrope being selected from the group consisting of sodium toluenesulfonate, potassium toluenesulfonate, sodium xylenesulfonate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, potassium xylenesulfonate, calcium xylenesulfonate, sodium cumenesulfonate, ammonium cumenesulfonate, and mixtures thereof.

[0036] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a fragrance. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises 0 to 10% by weight (preferably 0.001 to 5% by weight, more preferably 0.005 to 3% by weight, most preferably 0.01 to 2.5% by weight) of a fragrance based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation.

[0037] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a builder. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises 0 to 50% by weight (preferably 5 to 50% by weight, more preferably 7.5 to 30% by weight) of a builder based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation. Most preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises 0 to 50% by weight (preferably 5 to 50% by weight, more preferably 7.5 to 30% by weight) of a builder, based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation, the builder being selected from the group consisting of inorganic builders (e.g., tripolyphosphates, pyrophosphates), alkali metal carbonates, borates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, zeolites, citrates (e.g., sodium citrate), polycarboxylates, monocarboxylates, aminotrismethylenephosphonic acid, salts of aminotrismethylenephosphonic acid, hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid, salts of hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid, diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid), salts of diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid), ethylenediaminetetraethylene-phosphonic acid, salts of ethylenediaminetetraethylene-phosphonic acid, oligomer phosphonates, polymer phosphonates, and mixtures thereof.

[0038] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a pH adjusting agent. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a pH adjusting agent, and the laundry treatment formulation has a pH of 6 to 12.5 (preferably 6.5 to 11, more preferably 7.5 to 10). Examples of bases for adjusting the pH include mineral bases such as sodium hydroxide (including soda ash) and potassium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium silicate, ammonium hydroxide, and organic bases (e.g., mono-, di-, or tri-ethanolamine, 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol (DMAMP), monoisopropanolamine (MIPA), diisopropanolamine (DIPA), triisopropylanolamine (TIPA)). Acids used to adjust pH include mineral acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, and sulfuric acid) and organic acids (e.g., acetic acid).

[0039] The laundry treatment formulations of the present invention may be provided in a form selected from the group consisting of dry powder formulations, granulated powder formulations, non-aqueous (less than 10% by weight, more preferably less than 7% by weight of water) liquid formulations, aqueous liquid formulations, nonwoven fabric sheets injected with the laundry treatment formulation for addition to washing machines or dryers, polymer beads encapsulated or injected with the laundry treatment formulation, and unit dose articles (both single-compartment unit dose articles and multi-compartment unit dose articles) containing the laundry treatment formulation encapsulated in a water-soluble film.

[0040] Preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a water-soluble film, and the laundry detergent formulation is encapsulated by the water-soluble film. More preferably, the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a water-soluble film, the water-soluble film having a disintegration time of less than 90 seconds (preferably less than 60 seconds, more preferably less than 40 seconds, most preferably less than 30 seconds) Most preferably, the laundry detergent formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a water-soluble film, the water-soluble film having a disintegration time of less than 90 seconds (preferably less than 60 seconds, more preferably less than 40 seconds, most preferably less than 30 seconds) determined at 40°C (preferably 30°C, more preferably 25°C, most preferably 21°C) using distilled water according to MSTM205, when measured independently of the laundry treatment formulation, the water-soluble film comprises (essentially comprises or consists of) a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate, hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate (preferably 88-98% hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate), gelatin, and combinations thereof, and the laundry detergent formulation is encapsulated by the water-soluble film. Preferably, the water-soluble film contains polyvinyl alcohol. Examples of such water-soluble films include those commercially available from Monosol under the product names A127, A200, L330, L336, L336 Blue, L711, L711 Blue, M1030, M1030, M2000, M2631A, M3030, M6030, M7030, M7031, M7061, M8310, M8440, M8534, M8630, M8900, and M9500.Preferably, the laundry detergent formulation of the present invention optionally further comprises a water-soluble film, the water-soluble film encapsulating the laundry detergent formulation to form a unit-dose article comprising a single or multi-layer water-soluble film. Preferably, each water-soluble film layer has a thickness of 5 to 200 (preferably 5 to 100, more preferably 20 to 85, even more preferably 30 to 70, most preferably 40 to 60) micrometers.

[0041] Preferably, the method for processing a fabric article of the present invention comprises providing a soiled fabric article (preferably soiled with at least one of sebum, carbon black, grass and mud, dirty motor oil, tomato puree, chocolate beverage, clay, dried ink, spaghetti sauce, and lard; more preferably soiled with at least one of sebum, carbon black, and dirty motor oil; most preferably soiled with sebum and carbon black) (preferably selected from the group consisting of stained cotton, stained polyester cotton blend, and stained knitted cotton; more preferably soiled with cotton or polyester cotton blend stained with sebum and carbon black); providing a washing treatment formulation of the present invention; providing washing water; and applying the washing water and the washing treatment formulation to the soiled fabric to provide a washed fabric article. More preferably, the method for processing a fabric article of the present invention is to process a soiled fabric article (preferably soiled with at least one of sebum, carbon black, grass and mud, dirty motor oil, tomato puree, chocolate drink, clay, dried ink, spaghetti sauce, and lard; more preferably soiled with at least one of sebum, carbon black, and dirty motor oil; most preferably soiled with sebum and carbon black) (preferably soiled with stains The present invention comprises providing a fabric selected from the group consisting of soiled cotton, stained polyester cotton blend, and stained knit cotton, more preferably the soiled fabric article being cotton or polyester cotton blend stained with sebum and carbon black; providing the laundry treatment formulation of the present invention; providing washing water; providing rinsing water; applying the washing water and laundry treatment formulation to a soiled fabric to provide a washed fabric article; and then applying the rinsing water to the washed fabric article to remove the laundry detergent formulation from the washed fabric article.

[0042] Herein, several embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail by the following examples.

[0043] Synthetic S1: Hydrophobically modified cellulose ether-based material In a 500 mL four-necked round-bottom flask, add 27.31 g (containing 25.00 g) of cellulose ether substrate (M, which has a weight-average molecular weight of 1,400,000 daltons and is available from The Dow Chemical Company). WCELLOSIZE (trademark) HEC QP-52000H hydroxyethylcellulose and 125.46 g of isopropyl alcohol were added together with 16.94 g of deionized water. The flask was fitted with a nitrogen inlet connected to a 60 mL pressure-equalizing funnel, a rubber septum cap, a stirring paddle connected to an electric motor, and a Claisen adapter connected to a Friedrich condenser having a mineral oil foaming outlet. 2.47 g of HAGE16 containing 7.20 g of isopropyl alcohol was added to the addition funnel. While stirring the slurry, the headspace of the flask was purged with a slow, steady flow of nitrogen for 1 hour to remove all entrained oxygen from the apparatus. A flow rate of approximately 1 bubble per second was sufficient. While stirring under nitrogen, 1.60 g of 50% sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was added dropwise over 2 minutes using a plastic syringe. After stirring for 1 hour, hexadecyl glycidyl ether (HAGE16) was added dropwise over 3 minutes via an addition funnel. The solution was stirred under nitrogen for 20 minutes, and then heat was applied using a heating mantle. The solution was heated under nitrogen while stirring and held for 4.5 hours. The slurry was then cooled in an ice bath while maintaining a positive nitrogen pressure inside the flask. The slurry was neutralized by adding 2.16 g of glacial acetic acid using a syringe, and the resulting slurry was stirred under nitrogen for 10 minutes. The polymer was recovered by vacuum filtration through a large frit metal Buchner funnel. The filtration cake was washed in a Buchner funnel by stirring the slurry in the funnel for 5 minutes with a specific washing solvent, and the washing solution was then vacuum removed: 36 g of water in 164 g of isopropyl alcohol, 20 g of water in 180 g of isopropyl alcohol, and 200 g of isopropyl alcohol for drying. To impart cold water dispersibility to the final polymer, 0.44 g of a 40% glyoxal aqueous solution and 0.15 g of acetic acid were added to the final drying wash solution. The polymer was recovered by vacuum filtration, air-dried briefly, and then dried overnight under vacuum at 50°C.

[0044] Synthetic S2: Modified Carbohydrate Polymer 22.55 g (containing 19.59 g) of the synthetic S1 product and 168.48 g of isopropyl alcohol were added to a 500 mL four-necked round-bottom flask along with 30.13 g of deionized water. The flask was fitted with a Claisen adapter connected to a Friedrich condenser having a nitrogen inlet connected to a 60 mL pressure-equalizing funnel, a rubber septum cap, a stirring paddle connected to an electric motor, and a mineral oil foaming outlet. 15.12 g of QUAB151 was added to the addition funnel. While stirring the slurry, the headspace of the flask was purged with a slow, steady flow of nitrogen for 1 hour to remove all entrained oxygen from the apparatus. A flow rate of approximately 1 bubble per second was sufficient. While stirring under nitrogen, 2.40 g of 25% sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was added dropwise over 2 minutes using a plastic syringe. After stirring for 1 hour, QUAB151 was added dropwise over 3 minutes via the addition funnel. The solution was stirred under nitrogen for 20 minutes, and then heat was applied using a heating mantle. The solution was heated to 55°C while stirring under nitrogen and held for 1.5 hours. The slurry was then cooled in an ice bath while maintaining positive nitrogen pressure in the flask. The slurry was neutralized by adding 2.50 g of glacial acetic acid using a syringe, and the resulting slurry was stirred under nitrogen for 10 minutes. The polymer was recovered by vacuum filtration through a large frit metal Buchner funnel. The filtered cake was washed in the Buchner funnel by stirring the slurry in the funnel for 5 minutes with a specific washing solvent, and the washing solution was then vacuum removed: 36 g of water in 164 g of isopropyl alcohol, 20 g of water in 180 g of isopropyl alcohol, and 200 g of isopropyl alcohol for drying. To impart cold water dispersibility to the final polymer, 0.44 g of 40% aqueous glyoxal solution and 0.15 g of acetic acid were added to the final drying washing solution. The polymer was recovered by vacuum filtration, air-dried briefly, and dried overnight under vacuum at 50°C. The resulting cationic hmHEC polymer had a volatile matter content of 3.77 wt%, an ash content of 2.41 wt% (as sodium chloride), and a Kjeldahl nitrogen content of 1.76 wt%.The viscosity of a 1% solution (corrected for ash and volatile substances) was measured in 6.31 seconds using a TA Instruments DHR-3 rheometer with a 40 mm, 2.0° stainless steel cone and plate sensor at 25.0°C. -1 Measurements revealed a value of 6,268 mPa·s.

[0045] Comparative Example C1 and Examples 1-5: Liquid-treated formulations The laundry treatment formulations used in the fabric treatment tests in subsequent examples were prepared using the formulations listed in Table 1, and were prepared according to a standard laundry treatment formulation preparation procedure.

[0046] [Table 1] 1 Nansa HS80 / S available from Alfa Chemicals 2 Lutensol N70 (70 wt% aqueous solution) available from BASF 3 Hexyl CELLOSOLVE® solvent, available from The Dow Chemical Company. 4 Tergitol® N25-7 is available from The Dow Chemical Company. 5 Tergitol® 15-S-9, available from The Dow Chemical Company. 6 Tinopal CBSX available from BASF 7 Available from The Dow Chemical Company 8 DowSil® AF-8017 is available from The Dow Chemical Company. 9 Medley Brilliant 300 L available from Novozymes 10 Fragrance powder available from Givaudan, 90 doses 11 DowSil (trademark) HV496 is available from The Dow Chemical Company. 12 Tetranyl L6 / 90 available from Kao 13 SupraCare® 133 polymer, available from The Dow Chemical Company.

[0047] Fabric flexibility The refreshing softness performance of the laundry treatment formulations of Comparative Example C1 and Examples 1-3 was evaluated using a Miele W377 with the program set to cotton / 40°C / 600rpm (72 minutes). 25 grams of the laundry treatment formulation was used in each test. Soft water was used. The fabric items treated in each test consisted of five cotton pillowcases and four small terry cloth towels (30cm x 50cm). The treated fabric items were washed three times, line-dried overnight, and then evaluated by five panelists, with higher numbers ranking the softness corresponding to a softer fabric. The results are shown in Table 2.

[0048] [Table 2]

[0049] Fabric flexibility The refreshing softness performance of the laundry treatment formulations of Comparative Example C2 and Examples 4-5 was evaluated using a Miele W377 with the program set to cotton / 40°C / 600rpm (72 minutes). 50 grams of the laundry treatment formulation was used in each test. The water hardness was 16° French hardness, the Ca / Mg ratio was 4 / 1, and 11 liters of wash water were used per wash. The fabric items treated in each test consisted of five cotton pillowcases and four small terry cloth towels (30cm x 50cm). The treated fabric items were washed three times, line-dried overnight, and then evaluated by five panelists, with higher numbers ranking the softness corresponding to a softer fabric. The results are shown in Table 3.

[0050] [Table 3] 1 Dash & Lenor 3-in-1 detergent pod available from Procter & Gamble

[0051] Prevention of redeposition The re-adhesion prevention performance of the laundry formulations in Comparative Example C2 and Example 2 was evaluated using a Miele W1614 machine with the program set to cotton / 40°C / 1,000 rpm (124 mins). Each load required 10-11 liters of wash water with a French hardness of 25° and 23 TAC. The soil used was 4 SBL 2004. Each load of laundry contained six pillowcases, five mint-back towels, and one bed sheet. Each load was pre-washed before testing (3 cycles). A white sample was placed in the laundry load with two cotton fabrics WFK10A, two polyester / cotton blends WFK20A, and two polyester fabrics WFK30A. The fabrics were washed six times with six machine rotations. After each wash cycle, the machine was cleaned using the express program (30 mins) at 40°C / 800 rpm. Next, the white sample in each laundry batch after the 6th wash cycle is placed in MACH5 +Measurements were taken using instruments. The whiteness index of clean, unwashed fabric was used as a positive control. The change in whiteness index relative to the positive control for each laundry treatment formulation is shown in Table 4.

[0052] [Table 4]

[0053] Examples 6-8: Liquid-treated formulations The laundry treatment formulations used in the fabric treatment tests in subsequent examples were prepared using the formulations listed in Table 5, and were prepared according to the standard laundry treatment formulation preparation procedure.

[0054] [Table 5] 1 Tergitol® 15-S-9, available from The Dow Chemical Company. 2 Mackan C-37 HP available from Solvay Novecare 3 Dowanol® EPH, available from The Dow Chemical Company. 4 Tetranyl L6 / 90 available from Kao in a 12 wt% aqueous solution.

[0055] Fabric flexibility The refreshing softness performance of the laundry treatment formulations in Examples 6-8 was evaluated using a Miele W377 with the program set to cotton / 40°C / 600rpm (72 minutes). 50 grams of the laundry treatment formulation was used in each test. The water hardness was 16° French hardness, the Ca / Mg ratio was 4 / 1, and 11 liters of wash water were used per wash. The fabric items treated in each test consisted of five cotton pillowcases and four small terry cloth towels (30cm x 50cm). The treated fabric items were washed three times, line-dried overnight, and then evaluated by five panelists, with higher numbers indicating a softer fabric. The results are shown in Table 6.

[0056] [Table 6]

[0057] Comparative Examples C3-C4 and Examples 9-10: Liquid-treated formulations The laundry treatment formulations used in the fabric treatment tests in subsequent examples were prepared using the formulations listed in Table 7, and were prepared according to the standard laundry treatment formulation preparation procedure.

[0058] [Table 7] 1 Nansa HS80 / S available from Alfa Chemicals 2 Lutensol N70 (70 wt% aqueous solution) available from BASF 3 Hexyl CELLOSOLVE® solvent, available from The Dow Chemical Company. 4 Tergitol® N25-7 is available from The Dow Chemical Company. 5Tergitol™ 15-S-9 available from The Dow Chemical Company 6 Tinopal CBSX available from BASF 7 Available from The Dow Chemical Company 8 DowSil™ DB310 available from The Dow Chemical Company 9 Preferenz P300 available from Essential Ingredients 10 Preferenz S210 available from Essential Ingredients 11 Preferenz M100 available from Essential Ingredients 12 Revitalenz 200 available from Essential Ingredients 13 Fragrance powder dosage 90 available from Givaudan 14 Tetranyl L6 / 90 available from Kao 15 SupraCare™ 133 polymer available from The Dow Chemical Company

[0059] Primary washing performance test The primary washing performance of the washing treatment formulations of Comparative Examples C3 - C6 and Examples 6 and 9 - 10 was evaluated using a Miele W1614 with the program set to cotton / 40 °C / 1,000 rpm (124 minutes). Each load required 10 - 11 liters of wash water with 25° French hardness and 23 TAC. The soil used was 4 SBL 2004. Each load of laundry contained 6 pillow covers, 5 bath towels, and 1 bed sheet. Each load was pre-washed (3 cycles) before testing. Stained fabrics (with 11 stains - sebum with carbon black on cotton, sebum with carbon black on polyester / cotton blend, grass / mud on polyester / cotton blend, dirty motor oil, tomato puree, chocolate drink on cotton, standard clay on cotton, red porcelain clay on cotton, dried ink on cotton, spaghetti sauce, and lard) (with 3 stains - grass, balsamic salad dressing, and potato starch) were sewn onto monitors placed with the laundry load. Both monitors with stains were dried overnight on a drying line. The stains were measured using a MACH5+ instrument (L, a, and b). The results are shown in Table 8, where ΔE * is according to the following formula. ΔE * = ΔE aw - ΔE bw In the formula, ΔE aw is measured from the fabric after washing, and ΔE bw is measured from the fabric before washing. A higher ΔE * corresponds to better primary washing performance.

[0060]

Table 8-1

[0063] Comparative Example C7 and Example 11: Liquid-treated formulations The laundry treatment formulations used in subsequent color protection tests were prepared using the formulations listed in Table 9, following a standard laundry treatment formulation preparation procedure.

[0064] [Table 9] 1 Tinopal CBSX fluorescent whitening agent available from BASF 2 EcoSurf® EH-6 surfactant, available from Dow Chemical Company. 3 Tetranyl L6 / 90 available from Kao in a 12 wt% aqueous solution. 4 Neolone preservatives available from DuPont

[0065] Color protection The color protection performance of the laundry treatment formulations of Comparative Example C7 and Example 11 was evaluated using a Miele W1915 machine with the program set to cotton / 40°C / 1000 rpm (72 minutes). 50 grams of the laundry treatment formulation was used in each test. The water hardness was 16° French hardness, and the Ca / Mg ratio was 4 / 1. Water was automatically drawn from the machine, and approximately 11 liters of wash water were used per wash cycle. The stain used was 2 SBL 2004. Each load of laundry contained 15 pillowcases. The fabric items treated in each test consisted of colored fabrics supplied by the Center for Testmaterials bv. The treated fabric items were washed three times, line-dried overnight, and then MACH5 + Color intensity L measured using * We evaluated the following. The results are shown in Table 10.

[0066] [Table 10]

Claims

1. 1. A laundry treatment formulation comprising: a modified carbohydrate polymer, said modified carbohydrate polymer comprising: (i) a trialkylammonium moiety of formula (I): 【Chemistry 1】 (In the formula, each R １ are independently １～７ and (ii) a cellulose ether substrate functionalized with (i) an alkyl group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups, alkyl esters ... Ｗ 1. A laundry treatment formulation comprising:

2. The modified carbohydrate polymer is of formula (III): 【Chemistry 2】 In the formula, n is the weight average molecular weight M of the cellulose ether substrate. Ｗ is determined based on the formula ４ is an alkyl group having 16 carbon atoms, and each R ５ is independently selected from the group consisting of methyl groups.

3. 25 to 97.9% by weight of a liquid carrier, based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation; 2 to 60 wt. % of a detersive surfactant, based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation; and 0.1 to 10% by weight of the modified carbohydrate polymer, based on the weight of the laundry treatment formulation; 3. The laundry treatment formulation of claim 2, wherein the laundry treatment formulation is a laundry detergent formulation.

4. 4. The laundry treatment formulation of claim 3, wherein the liquid carrier comprises water, and greater than 20% by weight, based on the weight of the laundry detergent formulation, is water.

5. 5. The laundry treatment formulation of claim 4, wherein the liquid carrier further comprises a mixture of propylene glycol, ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, and glycerin.

6. 6. The laundry treatment formulation of claim 5, wherein the hydrophobic substituent is attached to the cellulose ether substrate through (a) an ether bond or (b) an ether bond and a 2-hydroxypropyl group.

7. 10. The laundry treatment formulation of claim 6, wherein the laundry detergent formulation further comprises at least one of a structurant, a hydrotrope, a fragrance, a builder, and a fabric softener.

8. 4. The laundry treatment formulation of claim 3, wherein said laundry treatment formulation further comprises an esterquat.

9. 1. A method for treating fabric articles, comprising: providing a soiled fabric article; Providing a laundry treatment formulation according to claim 7; Providing wash water; applying said wash water and said laundry treatment formulation to said soiled fabrics to provide cleaned fabric articles.

10. 1. A method for treating fabric articles, comprising: providing a soiled fabric article; Providing a laundry treatment formulation according to claim 8; Providing wash water; applying said wash water and said laundry treatment formulation to said soiled fabrics to provide cleaned fabric articles.

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