Liquid composition and textile article

Abstract

To provide a liquid composition that, even when a high concentration of perfuming agent is to be mixed therewith, has excellent storage stability and / or has reduced tendency for choking, and is suitable for a spray-type perfuming agent for textile products.SOLUTION: A liquid composition contains (A) a polyoxyalkylene-added nonionic surfactant and / or a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone compound, (B) ethanol, and (C) an aromatic alcohol. Relative to the total mass of the composition, the (B) component is 30-70 mass% and the (C) component is 0.05-3 mass%.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a liquid composition. The present invention also relates to textile articles. In particular, the present invention relates to a liquid composition suitable for use as a spray-type textile fragrance. [Background technology]

[0002] In order to provide a variety and strength of fragrance that meets the consumer's taste, a method is considered in which the consumer himself / herself mixes a fragrance composition into a fragrance-free composition. When mixing a fragrance composition into a composition for a spray product, in order to enjoy an appropriate fragrance with one spray, it may be necessary to mix a fragrance containing a high concentration of fragrance component compared to the composition for a spray product, and the fragrance rate becomes relatively high, which raises concerns about storage stability such as precipitation of the fragrance component. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a composition containing a fragrance component having a benzene skeleton and an aldehyde group. However, when attempting to stably blend a fragrance containing a wide variety of fragrance components tailored to consumer tastes at a high concentration, there remains a concern about storage stability, such as precipitation of the fragrance components. Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a spray-type liquid finishing composition for textile products that contains a high concentration of a solvent such as ethanol. However, the use of a large amount of ethanol poses the problem that the user is more likely to choke when spraying the composition. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-35828 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2007-297719 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As described above, when attempting to mix a fragrance containing a high concentration of fragrance component with a liquid composition such as a composition for spray products, there are problems with storage stability and the tendency to choke due to an increase in the blended amount of a solvent such as ethanol. Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a liquid composition suitable for use as a spray-type fragrance for textile products, which has excellent storage stability even when attempting to mix a high concentration of fragrance, and / or reduces the tendency to choke when sprayed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention relates to the following [1] to [3]. [1] (A) a polyoxyalkylene-added nonionic surfactant and / or a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone compound, (B) ethanol, and (C) aromatic alcohol, The liquid composition contains 30 to 70 mass % of component (B) and 0.05 to 3 mass % of component (C) relative to the total mass of the composition. [2] (D) The liquid composition according to [1], further comprising a fragrance composition. [3] The liquid composition according to [1] or [2] above, which is filled in a container; (E) An article for textile products comprising a combination of the liquid composition and a fragrance composition filled in a container separate from the container in which the liquid composition is filled. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a liquid composition suitable for use as a spray-type fragrance for textile products can be provided, which has excellent storage stability even when an attempt is made to mix a fragrance containing a high concentration of fragrance component compared to the composition. According to one aspect of the present invention, a liquid composition suitable for use as a spray-type fragrance for textile products, which reduces the likelihood of choking when sprayed, can be provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a liquid composition suitable for use as a spray-type fragrance for textile products, which has excellent storage stability even when an attempt is made to mix a fragrance containing a high concentration of fragrance component compared to the composition, and which reduces the tendency for the liquid composition to cause choking when sprayed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] [Component (A)] In the liquid composition of the present invention, the component (A) is a polyoxyalkylene-added nonionic surfactant and / or a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone compound. Specifically, the polyoxyalkylene-added nonionic surfactant is a nonionic surfactant having an average of 3 to 100 moles of alkylene oxide added per molecule, and preferably has an average added mole number of alkylene oxide of 5 to 60, more preferably 10 to 40. As the alkylene oxide, ethylene oxide or propylene oxide is preferable, and ethylene oxide is more preferable. Specific examples of the polyoxyalkylene-added nonionic surfactant include polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester. The polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone compound is preferably a polyoxyethylene-modified silicone. The HLB of the polyoxyethylene-modified silicone is preferably 13 or less, more preferably 10 or less, and even more preferably 7 or less. Specific examples of the polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone compound include SH3775C, SH3772C, SH3771M, SH3775M, etc., manufactured by Dow Corning Toray Co., Ltd. The component (A) can use one type alone, or a suitable combination of two or more types. The content of the (A) component is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.5 to 5.0% by mass, more preferably 1.0 to 4.0% by mass, and even more preferably 1.0 to 3.0% by mass, based on the total mass of the liquid composition of the present invention. When the (A) component is 0.5% by mass or more, the storage stability can be good. When the (A) component is 5.0% by mass or less, the storage stability can be good, and defects such as stains and discoloration are unlikely to occur on the fibers to which the composition is to be used. In addition, the closer the (A) component is to the upper limit within the above range, the better the storage stability will be, even if a large amount of the fragrance composition of the (E) component described below is blended into the liquid composition.

[0008] [(B) Component] In the liquid composition of the present invention, the component (B) is ethanol. The content of component (B) is 30 to 70% by mass, preferably 40 to 70% by mass, and more preferably 45 to 60% by mass, based on the total mass of the liquid composition of the present invention. When the content of component (B) is within the range of 30 to 70% by mass, the storage stability is good and choking during spraying can be suppressed. The mass ratio of the (A) component to the (B) component is preferably (B) / (A)=20 to 80, more preferably 25 to 70, and even more preferably 25 to 50. When the mass ratio of the (A) component to the (B) component is within the above range, the storage stability can be good.

[0009] [(C) component] In the liquid composition of the present invention, the component (C) is an aromatic alcohol. As the component (C), any of those generally used in liquid fabric softener / finishing compositions for textile products can be used without particular limitation, and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose.Specific examples include phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, salicyl alcohol, vanillyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, anise alcohol, etc.As the component (C), phenoxyethanol is preferred. The component (C) may be used either as a single type alone, or as a suitable combination of two or more types. The content of component (C) is 0.05 to 3 mass%, preferably 0.1 to 3 mass%, and more preferably 0.3 to 2.5 mass%, based on the total mass of the liquid composition of the present invention. When the content of component (C) is within the range of 0.05 to 3 mass%, the storage stability is good and choking upon spraying can be suppressed. Furthermore, the closer to the upper limit of the above range of component (A), the better the storage stability will be, even if a large amount of the fragrance composition of component (E) described below is blended into the liquid composition. The mass ratio of the (B) component to the (C) component is preferably (B) / (C)=15 to 3000, more preferably 15 to 1000, and even more preferably 15 to 500. When the mass ratio of the (B) component to the (C) component is within the above range, the storage stability is good and choking during spraying can be suppressed. The component (C) may be incorporated as a component contained in the fragrance composition.

[0010] [(D) component] The liquid composition of the present invention may further comprise a fragrance composition. As the fragrance component that can be contained in the fragrance composition of component (D), any fragrance component that is generally used in liquid fabric softener / finisher compositions for textile products can be used without particular limitation and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose. For example, essential oils and absolutes that are generally used in fabric softeners and fabric detergents, as well as synthetic perfume components such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, acetals, ketals, and nitriles, can be mentioned. Examples of preferred fragrance components to be incorporated in the fragrance composition are described in JP-A-2010-520928, and include, for example, Agrumex, Aldron, Ambrettolide, Ambroxan, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate, Boisambrene, Cedrol, Cedryl acetate, Celestolide / Crysolide, Cetalox, citronellyl ethoxalate, Fixal, Fixolide, Galaxolide, Guaiacwood Acetate, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate, hexylcinnamic aldehyde, hexyl salicylate, IsoE Super, linalyl benzoate, linalyl cinnamate, linalyl phenylacetate, Javanol, methyl cedryl ketone, Moskene, Musk, Musk Ketone, Musk Tibetine, Musk Xylol, Myraldyl Acetate, nerolidyl acetate, Novalide, Okoumal, paracresyl caprylate, paracresyl phenylacetate, Phantolid, phenylethyl cinnamate, phenylethyl salicylate, Rose Crystals, Rosone, Sandela, tetradecanitrile, Thibetolide, Traseolide, Trimofix O, 2-methylpyrazine, acetaldehyde phenylethyl propyl acetal, acetophenone, alcohols C6 (hereinafter the notation "alcohols Cn" includes all substances having n carbon atoms and one hydroxyl function), alcohols C8, aldehydes C6 (hereinafter the notation "aldehydes Cn" includes all isomers having n carbon atoms and one aldehyde function), aldehydes C7, aldehydes C8, aldehydes C9, nonenyl aldehyde (nonenylic aldehyde), allyl amyl glycolate, allyl caproate, amyl butyrate, anisique aldehyde, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl acetone, benzyl alcohol, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, benzyl isovalerate, benzyl methyl ether, benzyl propionate, bergamyl acetate, butyl acetate, camphor, 3-methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexenone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexenol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate,Cis-3-hexenyl formate, cis-3-hexenyl isobutyrate, cis-3-hexenyl propionate, cis-3-hexenyl tiglate, citronellal, citronellol, citronellyl nitrile, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, cuminaldehyde, cyclal C, 2-propenyl cyclohexyloxy acetate, damascenone, alpha-damascone, beta-damascone, decahydro-beta-naphthyl formate, diethyl malonate, dihydrojasmone, dihydrolinalool, dihydromyrcenol, dihydrotetrahydrofuran Lupineol, dimethyl anthranilate, dimethylbenzyl carbinol, dimethylbenzyl carbinyl acetate, dimethyloctenone, dimetol, dimylcetol, estragole, ethyl acetate, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl linalool, ethyl salicylate, ethyl butyrate 2-methyl, eucalyptol, eugenol, fenchyl acetate, fenchyl alcohol, 4-phenyl-2,4,6-trimethyl 1,3-dioxane, methyl 2-octynoate, 4-isopropylcyclohexanol, 2-sec- Butylcyclohexanone, styryl acetate, geranyl nitrile, hexyl acetate, alpha-ionone, isoamyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, iso-cyclocitral, dihydroisojasmone, iso-menthone, iso-pentylate, iso-pulegol, cis-jasmone, levocarvone, phenylacetaldehyde glyceryl acetal, carbinic acid 3-hexenyl methyl ether, 1-methyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene, linalool, linalool oxide, pentanoic acid 2-ethyl ester, 2,6-dimethyl-5- Heptenal, menthol, menthone, methylacetophenone, methyl amyl ketone, methyl benzoate, alpha-methylcinnamic aldehyde, methylheptenone, methylhexyl ketone, methyl para-cresol, methylphenyl acetate, methyl salicylate, neral, nerol, 4-tert-pentyl-cyclohexanone, para-cresol, para-cresyl acetate, para-t-butylcyclohexanone, para-toluyl aldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylethyl acetate, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylethyl butyrate, phenylethyl formate,Phenylethyl isobutyrate, phenylethyl propionate, phenylpropyl acetate, phenylpropyl aldehyde, tetrahydro-2,4-dimethyl-4-pentyl-furan, 4-methyl-2-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)tetrahydropyran, 5-methyl-3-heptanone oxime, styrene propionate, styrene, 4-methylphenylacetaldehyde, terpineol, terpinolene, tetrahydro-linalool, tetrahydro-myrcenol, trans-2-hexenal, vergyl acetate, and viridine.

[0011] The fragrance composition may contain one type of fragrance ingredient, or two or more types of fragrance ingredients. Furthermore, component (D) may contain a fragrance component that falls under component (C). In such cases, the content of component (C) does not exceed the content of component (C) specified for the liquid composition of the present invention. The content of component (D) is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.01 to 0.1% by mass, more preferably 0.03 to 0.1% by mass, and even more preferably 0.03 to 0.07% by mass, relative to the total mass of the liquid composition of the present invention. When the content of component (D) is 0.01% by mass or more, the storage stability can be good. Furthermore, when the content of component (D) is 0.1% by mass or less, even when the intensity of the fragrance is to be adjusted with a fragrance composition filled in a container other than the container filled with the liquid composition, the adjustment can be made without changing the way the fragrance is perceived.

[0012] [(E) component] In the present invention, the component (E) is a fragrance composition filled in a container separate from the container filled with the liquid composition containing the components (A) to (C) (+optionally the component (D)). In the present invention, the component (E) can be blended with the liquid composition containing the components (A) to (C) (+optionally the component (D)) and used as a spray for adding fragrance. As the fragrance component that can be contained in the fragrance composition of component (E), any fragrance component that is generally used in liquid fabric softener / finishing compositions for textile products can be used without any particular restrictions, and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose. For example, essential oils and absolutes that are generally used in fabric softeners and fabric detergents, as well as synthetic perfume components such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, acetals, ketals, and nitriles, can be mentioned. Specifically, the following fragrance components can be used. Examples of preferred fragrance components to be incorporated in the fragrance composition are described in JP-A-2010-520928, and include, for example, Agrumex, Aldron, Ambrettolide, Ambroxan, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate, Boisambrene, Cedrol, Cedryl acetate, Celestolide / Crysolide, Cetalox, citronellyl ethoxalate, Fixal, Fixolide, Galaxolide, Guaiacwood Acetate, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate, hexylcinnamic aldehyde, hexyl salicylate, IsoE Super, linalyl benzoate, linalyl cinnamate, linalyl phenylacetate, Javanol, methyl cedryl ketone, Moskene, Musk, Musk Ketone, Musk Tibetine, Musk Xylol, Myraldyl Acetate, nerolidyl acetate, Novalide, Okoumal, paracresyl caprylate, paracresyl phenylacetate, Phantolid, phenylethyl cinnamate, phenylethyl salicylate, Rose Crystals, Rosone, Sandela, tetradecanitrile, Thibetolide, Traseolide, Trimofix O, 2-methylpyrazine, acetaldehyde phenylethyl propyl acetal, acetophenone, alcohols C6 (hereinafter the notation "alcohols Cn" includes all substances having n carbon atoms and one hydroxyl function), alcohols C8, aldehydes C6 (hereinafter the notation "aldehydes Cn" includes all isomers having n carbon atoms and one aldehyde function), aldehydes C7, aldehydes C8, aldehydes C9, nonenyl aldehyde (nonenylic aldehyde), allyl amyl glycolate, allyl caproate, amyl butyrate, anisique aldehyde, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl acetone, benzyl alcohol, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, benzyl isovalerate, benzyl methyl ether, benzyl propionate, bergamyl acetate, butyl acetate, camphor, 3-methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexenone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexenol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate,Cis-3-hexenyl formate, cis-3-hexenyl isobutyrate, cis-3-hexenyl propionate, cis-3-hexenyl tiglate, citronellal, citronellol, citronellyl nitrile, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, cuminaldehyde, cyclal C, 2-propenyl cyclohexyloxy acetate, damascenone, alpha-damascone, beta-damascone, decahydro-beta-naphthyl formate, diethyl malonate, dihydrojasmone, dihydrolinalool, dihydromyrcenol, dihydrotetrahydrofuran Lupineol, dimethyl anthranilate, dimethylbenzyl carbinol, dimethylbenzyl carbinyl acetate, dimethyloctenone, dimetol, dimylcetol, estragole, ethyl acetate, ethyl acetoacetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl linalool, ethyl salicylate, ethyl butyrate 2-methyl, eucalyptol, eugenol, fenchyl acetate, fenchyl alcohol, 4-phenyl-2,4,6-trimethyl 1,3-dioxane, methyl 2-octynoate, 4-isopropylcyclohexanol, 2-sec- Butylcyclohexanone, styryl acetate, geranyl nitrile, hexyl acetate, alpha-ionone, isoamyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, iso-cyclocitral, dihydroisojasmone, iso-menthone, iso-pentylate, iso-pulegol, cis-jasmone, levocarvone, phenylacetaldehyde glyceryl acetal, carbinic acid 3-hexenyl methyl ether, 1-methyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene, linalool, linalool oxide, pentanoic acid 2-ethyl ester, 2,6-dimethyl-5- Heptenal, menthol, menthone, methylacetophenone, methyl amyl ketone, methyl benzoate, alpha-methylcinnamic aldehyde, methylheptenone, methylhexyl ketone, methyl para-cresol, methylphenyl acetate, methyl salicylate, neral, nerol, 4-tert-pentyl-cyclohexanone, para-cresol, para-cresyl acetate, para-t-butylcyclohexanone, para-toluyl aldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylethyl acetate, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylethyl butyrate, phenylethyl formate,Phenylethyl isobutyrate, phenylethyl propionate, phenylpropyl acetate, phenylpropyl aldehyde, tetrahydro-2,4-dimethyl-4-pentyl-furan, 4-methyl-2-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)tetrahydropyran, 5-methyl-3-heptanone oxime, styrene propionate, styrene, 4-methylphenylacetaldehyde, terpineol, terpinolene, tetrahydro-linalool, tetrahydro-myrcenol, trans-2-hexenal, vergyl acetate, and viridine. The fragrance composition may contain one type of fragrance ingredient, or two or more types of fragrance ingredients.

[0013] In addition to the fragrance component, component (E) may contain a diluent. The diluent content is preferably 1% to 99% by mass, more preferably 20 to 90% by mass, and even more preferably 30 to 80% by mass. If the diluent content is within the above range, it is easy to adjust the scent of the liquid composition of the present invention to a desired scent. The diluent that can be contained in the (E) component can be used without any particular restriction and can be appropriately selected according to the purpose.Specific examples include fatty acids such as palmitic acid and stearic acid, hydrocarbons such as liquid paraffin and squalane, aliphatic alcohols such as stearyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol, esters of alcohols and fatty acids such as pentaerythritol fatty acid esters, triglycerides, isopropyl myristate, and polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters, solvents such as ethanol, isopropanol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, butyl carbitol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, emulsifiers such as polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyalkylene alkyl ethers, polyoxyalkylene hydrogenated castor oil, and polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, and silicone compounds such as dimethyl silicone, polyether modified silicone, and amino modified silicone. The diluent may be used alone or in appropriate combination of two or more kinds. Optional ingredients other than fragrances and diluents may be added to the component (E) as necessary, as long as they do not impair the effects of the present invention. Optional ingredients include ingredients that are generally added to liquid fabric softener and finishing compositions for textile products. Specific examples include water, chelating agents, water-soluble salts, dyes and / or pigments, preservatives, UV absorbers, antibacterial agents, deodorants, skin care ingredients, etc.

[0014] Furthermore, component (E) may contain a fragrance component that falls under component (C). In such a case, the amount of component (E) contained in the liquid composition of the present invention should not exceed the amount of component (C) specified in the liquid composition of the present invention when component (E) is blended with the liquid composition of the present invention. Furthermore, component (E) may contain a diluent corresponding to component (A) and / or component (B). In such a case, the amount of diluent contained in the liquid composition of the present invention does not exceed the amount of component (A) or component (B) specified in the liquid composition of the present invention when component (E) is blended with the liquid composition of the present invention. The amount of component (E) blended into the liquid composition is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.01 to 3.0% by mass, more preferably 0.05 to 3.0% by mass, and even more preferably 0.05 to 2.0% by mass, relative to the total mass of the liquid composition. When the amount of component (E) blended into the liquid composition is 0.01 to 3.0% by mass, the fragrance intensity can be adjusted to suit the user's preferences, and problems such as separation and precipitation can be avoided. When component (E) is blended into the liquid composition of the present invention, two or more types of component (E) containing different fragrance ingredients can be used in combination.

[0015] [Other optional ingredients] The liquid composition of the present invention may contain optional components other than the above components (A) to (E) as necessary, within the scope of not impairing the effects of the present invention. Examples of optional components include components that are generally contained in liquid fabric softener and finishing compositions for textile products. Specific examples include water, chelating agents, fragrances, water-soluble salts, dyes and / or pigments, preservatives, UV absorbers, antibacterial agents, deodorants, skin care components, etc. Some optional components are described in detail below. Note that these optional components may also be included in the optional components of component (E).

[0016] <water> The liquid composition of the present invention is preferably an aqueous composition containing water. As the water, any of tap water, purified water, pure water, distilled water, ion-exchanged water, etc. can be used. Among them, ion-exchanged water is preferable. The amount of water to be blended is not particularly limited, and it can be appropriately blended to achieve a desired component composition. The content of water is 20 to 70% by mass, preferably 25 to 65% by mass, more preferably 30 to 55% by mass, based on the total mass of the liquid flavoring composition.

[0017] <Chelating Agent> A chelating agent may be blended to improve storage stability. As the chelating agent, any component known in the field of liquid fabric softener / finishing compositions for textile products may be used without particular limitation. Examples of the chelating agent include organic chelating agents, specifically, citric acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, methylglycine diacetate (MGDA), aspartic acid diacetate (ASDA), isoserine diacetate (ISDA), β-alanine diacetate (ADAA), serine diacetate (SDA), glutamic acid diacetate (GLDA), iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), hydroxyiminodisuccinic acid (HIDS), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), triethylenetetraaminehexaacetic acid (TTHA), 1,3-propanediaminetetraacetic acid (PDTA), 1,3-diamino-2-hydroxypropanetetraacetic acid (DPTA -OH), hydroxyethyleneiminodiacetic acid (HIDA), dihydroxyethylglycine (DHEG), glycol ether diamine tetraacetic acid (GEDTA), dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid (CMGA), (S,S)-ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) or salts thereof, etc. are included, methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA), aspartic acid diacetic acid (ASDA), isoserine diacetic acid (ISDA), β-alanine diacetic acid (ADAA), serine diacetic acid (SDA), glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA), iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), hydroxyiminodisuccinic acid (HIDS) or salts thereof are preferred, methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA), iminodisuccinic acid (IDS) or salts thereof are more preferred, and MGDA or a salt thereof is particularly preferred. One type of chelating agent may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. The content of each chelating agent is not particularly limited as long as the blending purpose can be achieved, but is preferably 0.001 to 5%, more preferably 0.01 to 3%, based on the total mass of the composition.

[0018] Dyes and / or pigments The dyes and pigments may be blended to improve the appearance of the composition. For both the dyes and pigments, known components in the field of liquid softener / finishing compositions for textile products may be used without any particular restrictions. Specific examples of dyes that can be added are described in Dyes Handbook (edited by Organic Synthetic Chemistry Association, published July 20, 1970, Maruzen Co., Ltd.) and the like. In addition, dyes described in JP-A-6-123081, JP-A-6-123082, JP-A-7-18573, JP-A-8-27669, JP-A-9-250085, JP-A-10-77576, JP-A-11-43865, JP-A-2001-181972, JP-A-2001-348784, and the like may also be used. Preferably, the dye is at least one water-soluble dye of red, blue, yellow or purple selected from acid dyes, direct dyes, basic dyes, reactive dyes and mordant / acid mordant dyes. From the viewpoint of storage stability of the composition and dyeing ability to fibers, acid dyes, direct dyes or reactive dyes having at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl group, sulfonic acid group, amino group and amide group in the molecule are preferred. For each of the dyes and pigments, one type may be used alone or a mixture of two or more types may be used. In addition, the dyes and pigments may be used in combination. The content of each of the dyes and pigments is not particularly limited as long as it is an amount that can achieve the purpose of blending, but is preferably 1 to 50 ppm, more preferably 1 to 30 ppm, based on the total mass of the composition.

[0019] <Preservatives> The preservative may be blended mainly to enhance the preservative power and bactericidal power of the composition and to maintain the preservative properties during long-term storage. As the preservative, any component known in the field of liquid fabric softener and finishing agent compositions for textile products may be used without any particular limitation. Specific examples include isothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds, benzisothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds, benzoic acids, 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, dibutylhydroxytoluene, etc. As the isothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds, 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-n-butyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-benzyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-phenyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-methyl-4,5-dichloroisothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and mixtures thereof. Among them, 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one are preferred, a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is more preferred, and a mixture of about 77% by mass of the former and about 23% by mass of the latter or a diluted solution thereof (e.g., an isothiazolone solution) is particularly preferred, specifically, Caisson CG-ICP manufactured by Dow Chemical Co., Ltd. Examples of benzisothiazolone-based organic sulfur compounds include 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and related compounds such as dithio-2,2-bis(benzmethylamide), and mixtures thereof. Among these, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one is particularly preferred, and specific examples thereof include Nippacide manufactured by Clariant Ltd., and Proxel BDN, Proxel GXL, Proxel XL, Proxel LV, Proxel CRL, Proxel NBZ, Proxel AM, and Proxel B20 manufactured by Lonza Ltd. Examples of benzoic acids include benzoic acid or a salt thereof, parahydroxybenzoic acid or a salt thereof, methyl paraoxybenzoate, ethyl paraoxybenzoate, propyl paraoxybenzoate, butyl paraoxybenzoate, and benzyl paraoxybenzoate.The content of the preservative is not particularly limited as long as it is an amount that can achieve the purpose of blending, but is preferably 0.0001 to 1% by mass relative to the total mass of the composition. If it is 0.0001% by mass or more, the blending effect of the preservative can be sufficiently obtained, and if it is 1% by mass or less, the high storage stability of the composition can be sufficiently maintained.

[0020] <Ultraviolet absorber> The ultraviolet absorber may be blended to protect the composition from ultraviolet rays. The ultraviolet absorber is a component that absorbs ultraviolet rays, converts them into infrared rays or visible light, etc., and releases them to exhibit an ultraviolet protection effect. As the ultraviolet absorber, any component known in the field of liquid fabric softener / finishing agent compositions for textile products can be used without particular limitation. Specific examples include aminobenzoic acid derivatives such as p-aminobenzoic acid, ethyl p-aminobenzoate, glyceryl p-aminobenzoate, and amyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate; salicylic acid derivatives such as ethylene glycol salicylate, dipropylene glycol salicylate, octyl salicylate, and myristyl salicylate; cinnamic acid derivatives such as methyl diisopropylcinnamate, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate, isopropyl p-methoxycinnamate, 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate, and butyl p-methoxycinnamate; benzophenone derivatives such as 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid, and 2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; azole compounds such as urocanic acid and ethyl urocanate; and 4-t-butyl-4'-methoxybenzoylmethane. The content of the ultraviolet absorber is not particularly limited as long as the blending purpose can be achieved, but is preferably 0.001 to 5% by mass relative to the total mass of the composition.

[0021] <Antibacterial agents> The antibacterial agent may be blended to enhance the preservability of the composition. As the antibacterial agent, any component known in the field of liquid fabric softener / finishing agent compositions for textile products may be used without any particular limitation. Specific examples include diclosan, triclosan, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, lauryltrimethylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, zinc bis-(2-pyridylthio-1-oxide), 8-oxyquinoline, biguanide compounds (e.g., polyhexamethylene biguanide), chlorhexidine hydrochloride, and polylysine. Among these, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, lauryltrimethylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, biguanide compounds, and chlorhexidine hydrochloride are preferred. The content of the antibacterial agent is not particularly limited as long as it is an amount that can achieve the purpose of blending, but is preferably 0.001 to 5% by mass based on the total mass of the composition.

[0022] <Deodorant> A deodorant may be blended to improve the deodorant effect of the composition. Techniques for improving the deodorant effect include (1) a method of absorbing odors using silica gel, activated carbon, etc. (physical deodorant method); (2) a method of deodorizing by chemically reacting (neutralizing, adding, condensing, oxidizing, etc.) with malodorous or unpleasant odor components (chemical deodorant method); (3) a method of masking malodorous or unpleasant odors by the scent emitted by an aromatic substance to make them less noticeable (sensory deodorant method); and (4) a method of suppressing the growth of microorganisms that cause malodorous odors by using an antibacterial agent (biological deodorant method). Of these techniques, one may be used alone, or two or more may be used. As the deodorant, any component known in the field of liquid fabric softener and finishing agent compositions for textile products may be used without any particular restriction. The content of the deodorant is not particularly limited as long as it is an amount that can achieve the purpose of blending, but is preferably 0.001 to 5% by mass based on the total mass of the composition.

[0023] [Viscosity of liquid composition] The viscosity of the liquid composition of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it does not impair its usability, but is preferably 100 mPa s or less. The viscosity shown here is the value measured by a B-type viscometer (manufactured by Tokimec Co., Ltd.) at 25°C for the undiluted solution.

[0024] [pH of liquid composition] The pH of the liquid composition of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it does not impair its usability, but is preferably 4.0 to 8.0. For pH adjustment, a pH adjuster such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, alkyl sulfuric acid, benzoic acid, paratoluenesulfonic acid, citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid, phytic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, short-chain amine compounds such as triethanolamine, diethanolamine, dimethylamine, N-methylethanolamine, and N-methyldiethanolamine, alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, alkali metal carbonates, and alkali metal silicates can be used.

[0025] [Method of producing liquid composition] The method for producing the liquid composition of the present invention is not particularly limited, and the liquid composition of the present invention can be produced by mixing the respective components.

[0026] [container] The container for the liquid composition of the present invention is not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected depending on the form of use, etc., but in consideration of usability when applied to textile products, a spray-type container is preferable, and as the spray container, a dispenser-type pump spray container, a trigger spray container (direct pressure or pressure accumulation type), etc. can be used. The volume of the container is preferably 1 to 500 ml, more preferably 3 to 300 ml. The liquid composition of the present invention can also be stored in a plastic standing pouch container for refilling purposes. Examples of plastic standing pouch containers include those described in JP-A-2000-72181, and the preferred materials from the viewpoint of storage stability are a double-layered standing pouch with an inner layer of 100-250 μm linear low-density polyethylene and an outer layer of 15-30 μm stretched nylon, or a triple-layered standing pouch with an intermediate layer of 15 μm stretched nylon and an outer layer of 15 μm stretched nylon.

[0027] [Container for fragrance composition filled in a container separate from liquid composition] With regard to the fragrance composition filled in a container separate from the container filled with the liquid composition of the present invention, the container for the fragrance composition is not particularly limited, but examples of the material include plastic, glass, ceramic, metal, etc. The volume of the container is preferably 5 to 100 ml, more preferably 5 to 50 ml. The container for the fragrance composition may be one into which the composition is directly dropped, a container equipped with a cap with a dropper, a container equipped with a pump dispenser, or the like. Examples of the container include a container equipped with a cap with a dropper as described in JP-A-2018-167840 and a container equipped with a pump dispenser as described in JP-A-2005-132466.

[0028] [Target use] The type of textile product to which the liquid composition of the present invention is applied is not particularly limited, and the textile product can be used in a wide variety of applications, such as, for example, cloth products such as sheets, pillowcases, and towels, clothing, curtains, carpets, and shoes. These textile products may be made from natural fibers including plant fibers such as cotton and hemp, and animal fibers such as wool and silk, or from chemical fibers such as polyester and nylon, and are not particularly limited.

[0029] [How to use] When the liquid composition of the present invention is used by spraying it onto a textile product, the lower limit of the amount sprayed, relative to the mass of the textile product, is preferably 1 mass% or more, more preferably 3 mass% or more, and even more preferably 5 mass% or more, and the upper limit is preferably 100 mass% or less, more preferably 80 mass% or less, and even more preferably 50 mass% or less.

[0030] [Method of using a fragrance composition filled in a container separate from a liquid composition] The fragrance composition (i.e., component (E)) filled in a container separate from the container filled with the liquid composition of the present invention may be a high-concentration fragrance concentrate, so that the intensity of the fragrance can be easily adjusted by changing the amount used, and by combining fragrance compositions with multiple fragrances, it is possible to enjoy creating a favorite fragrance at home. An example of the method of use is the following process sequence. A step of mixing the liquid composition and the fragrance composition (component (E)) directly in the container of the liquid composition or in advance in a separate container. The ratio of the amount of liquid composition added to the amount of fragrance composition (component (E)) added is not particularly limited, but is preferably 10 to 5,000. When a spray with a spray volume of less than 0.2 mL is used, the amount of liquid composition added / the amount of fragrance composition (component (E)) added is preferably 10 to 200. When the amount of liquid composition added / the amount of fragrance composition (component (E)) added, i.e., the dilution ratio, is 200 or less, an appropriate number of sprays is sufficient to sense the scent, and deterioration of usability can be prevented. Furthermore, when the dilution ratio is 10 or more, storage stability can be improved. When a spray with a spray volume of 0.2 mL or more is used, the amount of liquid composition added / the amount of fragrance composition (component (E)) added is preferably 200 to 5000. When the amount of liquid composition added / the amount of fragrance composition (component (E)) added, i.e., the dilution ratio, is 5000 or less, an appropriate number of sprays is sufficient to sense the scent, and deterioration of usability can be prevented. In addition, when the dilution ratio is 200 or more, the scent does not become too strong, and deterioration of palatability can be prevented. The liquid composition is filled in a spray-type container, and by mixing the fragrance composition in the container, a spray-type fragrance for textile products is obtained.

[0031] [Textile products] The article for textile products of the present invention is a combination of the liquid composition of the present invention and a fragrance composition filled in a container separate from the container filled with the liquid composition. The article for textile products of the present invention is not limited to those consisting only of a combination of a liquid composition and a fragrance composition, and may contain other components as appropriate. EXAMPLES

[0032] The liquid composition of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to examples and comparative examples, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to these examples. In the examples and comparative examples, the amounts of the components are all expressed in mass% (based on the pure content unless otherwise specified).

[0033] [Component (A)] The following A-1 to A-3 were used. A-1: POE hydrogenated castor oil EO40 (Brownon RCW-40 manufactured by Aoki Oil Co., Ltd.) A-2: Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate EO20 (NIKKOL TO-10V, manufactured by Nikko Chemicals) A-3: POE modified silicone (SH3775M, manufactured by Toray Dow Chemicals)

[0034] [(B) Component] The following B-1 was used. B-1: Ethanol (95% ethanol, manufactured by Japan Alcohol Co., Ltd.)

[0035] [(C) component] The following C-1 was used. C-1: Phenoxyethanol (Newpol EFP, Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.)

[0036] [(D) component] The following D-1 was used. D-1: Fragrance composition (The fragrance components contained in the composition are shown in Table 1 below.) [Table 1] TIFF0007676140000002.tif114142

[0037] [(E) component] 30 g of a fragrance composition in Table 2 below and 70 g of diluent compositions (e-1) to (e-3) in Table 3 were mixed at room temperature using a magnetic stirrer to prepare E-1 to E-3. E-1 contains (e-1), E-2 contains (e-2), and E-3 contains (e-3). Fragrance composition (The fragrance ingredients contained in the composition are shown in Table 2 below.) [Table 2] * The content is expressed as mass % in the fragrance composition.

[0038] Diluent composition [Table 3]

[0039] [Common ingredients] The following components were used as common components: F-1: Lauryltrimethylammonium chloride 0.2% F-2: Benzalkonium chloride 0.2% F-3: Dichrosan 0.05% G-1: Ingredients shown in Table 4 below G-2: Ingredients shown in Table 5 below [Table 4] [Table 5]

[0040] [Method of preparing liquid composition] The components (A), (B), (C), and (D) were mixed together, and then each of the common components and water were mixed together to prepare a liquid composition.

[0041] [Evaluation method] The liquid compositions prepared as described above were evaluated for storage stability and resistance to choking when sprayed in the following manner, and the results are shown in Tables 6 and 7 below.

[0042] <Storage stability> Storage stability of liquid compositions 100 mL of the liquid compositions prepared as above (Examples 1 and 2, Comparative Example 1) were placed in a lightweight PS glass bottle (PS-No. 11, Tanuma Glass Industry Co., Ltd.) and sealed, and the samples were stored at 50°C or 5°C, and the appearance after storage was visually evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria. The results are shown in Tables 6 and 7 below. (Evaluation Criteria) ○○: Maintains transparency for one month ○: Maintains transparency for 2 weeks ×: Cloudiness or precipitates within 2 weeks

[0043] Storage stability after mixing the fragrance composition (ingredient (E)) and the liquid composition 5 mL of the liquid compositions prepared as described above (Examples 3 to 17, Comparative Examples 2 to 5) were filled into spray containers (NONIO mouth spray, manufactured by Lion Corporation), and 0.08 mL of the fragrance composition (1.7% by mass of E-1, E-2 or E-3 component relative to the total mass of the liquid composition) was dropped into the spray container. After sealing, the containers were thoroughly shaken to mix, and the samples were stored at 50°C or 5°C, and the appearance after storage was visually evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria. The results are shown in Tables 6 and 7 below. (Evaluation Criteria) ○○: Maintains transparency for one month ○: Maintains transparency for 2 weeks ×: Cloudiness or precipitates within 2 weeks

[0044] <No choking when spraying> The liquid compositions (Examples 1 and 2, Comparative Example 1) prepared as above were sprayed three times onto the center of the test cloth from a distance of 5 cm onto a cotton knit cloth (5 cm x 5 cm) using a spray (Portable Style Guard for Clothing, manufactured by Lion Corporation). For the liquid compositions of Examples 3, 4, and 7 to 17 and Comparative Examples 2 to 5, the liquid compositions prepared by mixing the components other than the component (E) as described above were filled into a spray container (same as above), and the component (E) was dropped into the spray container to prepare the liquid composition, and the center of the test cloth was sprayed three times using the composition. The cloth was sniffed immediately after spraying, and five evaluators evaluated the ease of choking in comparison with an aqueous ethanol solution of the same concentration as the liquid composition used. The results were the same when the spray container was changed to Ban Shower Deodorant (manufactured by Lion Corporation) and the liquid compositions of Examples 1 to 4, 7 to 17, and Comparative Examples 2 to 5 were tested, as well as the liquid compositions of Examples 5 and 6. The results were the same when the evaluation was performed in the same manner as above. The results are shown in Tables 6 and 7 below. (Evaluation Criteria) The number of people who answered that it was less likely to cause choking compared to ethanol water of the same concentration ○○: 4 out of 5 people or all 5 people answered that they are less likely to choke ○: 3 out of 5 people answered that they are less likely to choke ×: Less than 2 out of 5 people answered that they are less likely to choke

[0045] [Table 6]

[0046] [Table 7]

Claims

1. (A) a polyoxyalkylene-added nonionic surfactant and / or a polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone compound, (B) ethanol, (C) an aromatic alcohol, and (D) Flavor composition a liquid composition filled in a container, the liquid composition containing 0.5 to 4.0 mass% of component (A), 30 to 70 mass% of component (B), and 0.05 to 3 mass% of component (C) relative to the total mass of the liquid composition; (E) An article for textile products, comprising a combination of the liquid composition and a fragrance composition filled in a container separate from the container in which the liquid composition is filled.

2. The mass ratio (B) / (A) of the component (B) to the component (A) is 20 to 80, and / or the mass ratio (B) / (C) of the component (B) to the component (C) is 15 to 1,000; The textile article of claim 1.

3. The article for textile products according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component (E) is contained in a container in an amount that allows the component to be blended in an amount of 0.01 to 3.0% by mass relative to the total mass of the liquid composition.

4. A method for using an article for textile products described in any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising blending component (E) with the liquid composition in an amount of 0.01 to 3.0 mass % relative to the total mass of the liquid composition.

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