Compositions containing cationic poly alpha-1,3-glucan ethers

Abstract

To provide an improved fabric conditioning compositions containing cation-substituted polysaccharides.SOLUTION: There is provided fabric conditioning compositions that include a poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound and depositable active substances, where the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound may be characterized by certain molecular weights and degrees of cationic substitution. There is also provided related methods of using and making such compositions.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to fabric conditioning compositions comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds and depositable actives, where the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds can be characterized by a particular molecular weight and degree of cationic substitution. The disclosure also relates to methods of using and making such compositions. [Background technology]

[0002] Cationic polymers can be useful in household care compositions, such as fabric conditioning compositions, because they can promote improved conditioning benefits, which may include improved feel or freshness.

[0003] In particular, cationic polysaccharides may be preferred by manufacturers and / or consumers because they are typically derived from natural sources or raw materials and are therefore viewed as sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. However, certain cationic polysaccharides present processing or formulation challenges. For example, some cationic polysaccharides may cause undesirable viscosity increases or may be incompatible with other ingredients, such as cellulase enzymes. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a continuing need for improved fabric conditioning compositions that include cationically substituted polysaccharides. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present disclosure relates to fabric conditioning compositions comprising certain poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds.

[0006] For example, the present disclosure relates to a fabric conditioning composition comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound characterized by (a) a weight average molecular weight of about 90 kilodaltons to about 350 kilodaltons and (b) a degree of cationic substitution of about 0.15 to about 0.8, and a depositable conditioning active selected from a softening active, a freshness active, or a combination thereof.

[0007] The present disclosure also relates to a fabric conditioning composition comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound derived from a polysaccharide backbone having a degree of cationic substitution of from about 0.15 to about 0.8, preferably from about 0.3 to about 0.7, or from about 0.3 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.5, and characterized by a weight average molecular weight determined before substitution of from about 90 kilodaltons to about 190 kilodaltons, and further comprising a depositable conditioning active selected from a softness active, a freshness active, or a combination thereof.

[0008] The present disclosure further provides a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound represented by the following structure:

[0009] [ka] (i) n is from about 425 to about 1200, preferably from about 500 to about 1100, or from about 600 to about 1050, or from about 700 to about 1000, or from about 700 to about 900, or from about 700 to about 800; (ii) each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group, wherein the positively charged organic group comprises a substituted ammonium group, preferably a quaternary ammonium group, more preferably a trialkylammonium group, and even more preferably a trimethylammonium group; and (iii) the compound comprises a compound having a degree of cationic substitution of from about 0.15 to about 0.8, preferably from about 0.3 to about 0.7, or from about 0.3 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.5, and further comprises an attachable conditioning active selected from a softness active, a freshness active, or a combination thereof.

[0010] The present disclosure also relates to a method of conditioning a fabric, comprising contacting the fabric with a conditioning composition according to the present disclosure, optionally in the presence of water, and optionally rinsing the surface with water. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present disclosure relates to fabric conditioning compositions containing certain cationically substituted poly-α-1,3-glucan ether compounds, which are glucan polymers characterized by having α-1,3-glycosidic linkages. These compounds are polysaccharides, generally cellulase compatible, and can be provided in a wide range of molecular weights and degrees of substitution. Such cationic compounds are disclosed to provide rheology or viscosity modifying benefits.

[0012] As such, it has surprisingly been found that the selection of certain cationic poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds can provide performance benefits in the context of fabric conditioning compositions. More specifically, it has been found that such compounds characterized by particular molecular weights and / or degrees of substitution can improve the fabric performance of certain depositable actives, such as those that provide feel or freshness benefits.

[0013] The compositions, the polymers contained therein, and related methods are discussed in more detail below.

[0014] As used herein, the articles "a" and "an," when used in a claim, are understood to mean one or more of what is claimed or described. As used herein, the terms "include," "includes," and "including" are meant to be open-ended. The compositions of the present disclosure may comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of the components of the present disclosure.

[0015] The terms "substantially free of" or "substantially free from" may be used herein. This means that the indicated material is in minimal amounts and has not been intentionally added to the composition to form part of the composition, or preferably is not present at analytically detectable concentrations. It includes compositions in which the indicated material is present only as an impurity in one of the other intentionally included materials. The indicated material, if present at all, may be present at a concentration of less than 1%, or less than 0.1%, or less than 0.01%, or 0% by weight of the composition.

[0016] As used herein, the phrase "fabric conditioning composition" includes compositions and formulations designed to treat fabrics with conditioning agents. Such compositions include, but are not limited to, laundry cleaning compositions and detergents, fabric softening compositions, fabric enhancing compositions, fabric deodorizing compositions, laundry pre-cleaning agents, laundry pre-treatment agents, laundry additives, spray products, dry cleaning agents or compositions, laundry rinse additives, cleaning additives, post-rinse fabric treatment agents, ironing aids, unit dose formulations, delayed delivery formulations, detergents contained on or in porous substrates or nonwoven sheets, and other suitable forms that may be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the teachings herein. Such compositions can be used as laundry pre-treatment agents, laundry post-treatment agents, or can be added during the rinse or wash cycle of laundry operations.

[0017] The terms "poly alpha-1,3-glucan," "alpha-1,3-glucan polymer," "polyglucan," and "glucan polymer" are used interchangeably herein. Poly alpha-1,3-glucan is a polymer comprising glucose monomer units linked together by glycosidic bonds (i.e., glycosidic bonds), with at least about 50% of the glycosidic bonds being alpha-1,3-glycosidic bonds. Poly alpha-1,3-glucan is a type of polysaccharide. The general structure of poly alpha-1,3-glucan can be illustrated as follows:

[0018] [ka]

[0019] The poly alpha-1,3-glucan that can be used to prepare the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds of the present invention can be prepared using chemical methods. Alternatively, it can be prepared by extracting it from various organisms, such as fungi, that produce poly alpha-1,3-glucan. Alternatively, poly alpha-1,3-glucan can also be enzymatically produced from sucrose using one or more glucosyltransferase (gtf) enzymes (e.g., gtfJ), as described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 7,000,000 and U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2013 / 0244288 and 2013 / 0244287 (all of which are incorporated herein by reference).

[0020] The proportion of glycosidic bonds between glucose monomer units of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan used to prepare the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein that are alpha-1,3 is at least about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, or 100% (or any integer value between 50% and 100%). Thus, in such embodiments, the poly alpha-1,3-glucan has less than about 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0% (or any integer value between 0% and 50%) of glycosidic bonds that are not alpha-1,3.

[0021] The poly alpha-1,3-glucan used herein to produce the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is preferably linear / unbranched. In certain embodiments, the poly alpha-1,3-glucan has no branch points or less than about 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, or 1% of the glycosidic bonds in the polymer have branch points. Examples of branch points include alpha-1,6 branch points, such as those present in mutant polymers.

[0022] The terms "glycosidic bond" and "glycosidic linkage" are used interchangeably herein and refer to the type of covalent bond that joins a carbohydrate (sugar) molecule to another group, such as another carbohydrate. As used herein, the term "α-1,3-glycosidic bond" refers to the type of covalent bond that joins α-D-glucose molecules to each other through carbons 1 and 3 in adjacent α-D-glucose rings. This bond is shown in the poly α-1,3-glucan structure provided above. Herein, "α-D-glucose" is referred to as "glucose."

[0023] The terms "poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound," "poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether," and "poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether derivative" are used interchangeably herein. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound herein can be represented by the following structure:

[0024] [ka]

[0025] In this structural formula, n can be about 425 to about 1200, and each R can independently be a hydrogen atom (H) or a positively charged organic group. The poly α-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can have a degree of substitution of about 0.15 to about 0.8. Given that the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein have one or more positively charged organic groups, these compounds can be considered "cationic."

[0026] As used herein, a "positively charged organic group" refers to a chain of one or more carbons ("carbon chain") having one or more hydrogens replaced with another atom or functional group (i.e., a "substituted alkyl group"), where one or more of the substitutions is a positively charged group. When a positively charged organic group has substitutions in addition to substitutions with positively charged groups, such additional substitutions can include one or more hydroxyl groups, oxygen atoms (thereby forming aldehyde or ketone groups), alkyl groups, and / or additional positively charged groups. A positively charged organic group has a net positive charge because it contains one or more positively charged groups.

[0027] The terms "positively charged group," "positively charged ionic group," and "cationic group" are used interchangeably herein. Positively charged groups include cations (positively charged ions). Examples of positively charged groups include substituted ammonium groups.

[0028] The terms "substituted ammonium group," "substituted ammonium ion," and "substituted ammonium cation" are used interchangeably herein. A substituted ammonium group herein can include Structure I:

[0029] [ka]

[0030] R2, R3, and R4 in Structure I can each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, or alkaryl group. The carbon atom (C) in Structure I is part of a chain of one or more carbon atoms ("carbon chain") of a positively charged organic group. The carbon atom is either directly ether-linked to a glucose monomer of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan or is part of a chain of two or more carbon atoms ether-linked to a glucose monomer of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan. The carbon atom in Structure I can be -CH2-, -CH- (where an H is replaced with another group such as a hydroxy group), or -C- (where both Hs are replaced).

[0031] Substituted ammonium groups can be "primary ammonium groups," "secondary ammonium groups," "tertiary ammonium groups," or "quaternary ammonium" groups, depending on the composition of R2, R3, and R4 in Structure I. Quaternary ammonium groups are preferred herein and refer to Structure I in which R2, R3, and R4 are alkyl, aryl, or cycloalkyl groups, respectively (i.e., none of R2, R3, and R4 are hydrogen atoms).

[0032] The quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether herein can include, for example, a trialkylammonium group (wherein each of R2, R3, and R4 is an alkyl group). A trimethylammonium group is an example of a trialkylammonium group, where each of R2, R3, and R4 is a methyl group. It will be understood that the fourth member (i.e., R1) indicated by "quaternary" in this nomenclature is a one or more carbon chain of positively charged organic groups ether-linked to glucose monomers of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan.

[0033] An example of a quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl poly alpha-1,3-glucan. The positively charged organic group of this ether compound can be represented as Structure II:

[0034] [ka] wherein R2, R3, and R4 are each a methyl group. Structure II is an example of a quaternary ammonium hydroxypropyl group.

[0035] In the group according to structure II, any one of R2, R3, and R4 is C 12 The remaining R groups may be substituted with methyl groups.

[0036] As used herein, the term "degree of substitution" (Dos) refers to the average number of hydroxyl groups substituted on each monomer unit (glucose) of a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. Because there are three hydroxyl groups on each monomer unit in poly alpha-1,3-glucan, the degree of substitution in the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can be 3 or less.

[0037] As used herein, the term "molar substitution" (MS) refers to the number of moles of positively charged organic groups per monomer unit of a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. Alternatively, MS may refer to the average number of moles of etherifying agent used to react with each monomer unit in a poly alpha-1,3-glucan (thus, MS can describe the degree of derivatization of the etherifying agent). Note that the MS value of a poly alpha-1,3-glucan may not have an upper limit. For example, when a positively charged organic group containing a hydroxyl group (e.g., hydroxyethyl or hydroxypropyl) is etherified to a poly alpha-1,3-glucan, the hydroxyl group of the organic group can undergo further reaction, thereby allowing more positively charged organic groups to be attached to the poly alpha-1,3-glucan.

[0038] The term "crosslink" as used herein refers to a chemical bond, atom, or group of atoms connecting two adjacent atoms in one or more polymer molecules. It should be understood that in a composition comprising a crosslinked poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether, crosslinks may exist between at least two poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether molecules (i.e., intermolecular crosslinks), and intramolecular crosslinks may also exist. As used herein, a "crosslinker" refers to an atom or compound capable of generating crosslinks.

[0039] The term "aqueous composition" as used herein refers to a solution or mixture containing a poly alpha-1,3-glucan and / or poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound, and the solvent is, for example, at least about 20% by weight of water. Examples of aqueous compositions herein include aqueous solutions and hydrocolloids.

[0040] The terms "hydrocolloid" and "hydrogel" are used interchangeably herein. Hydrocolloid refers to a colloidal system in which water is the dispersion medium. As used herein, "colloid" refers to a substance that is microscopically dispersed throughout another substance. Thus, as used herein, hydrocolloid can refer to a dispersion, emulsion, mixture, or solution of poly alpha-1,3-glucan and / or one or more poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds in water or an aqueous solution.

[0041] The term "aqueous solution" as used herein refers to a solution in which the solvent is water. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan and / or one or more poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can be dispersed, mixed, and / or dissolved in the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution can function as a dispersion medium for the hydrocolloid herein.

[0042] As used herein, the term "viscosity" refers to a measure of the degree to which an aqueous composition, such as a fluid or hydrocolloid, resists forces tending to cause it to flow. Various units of viscosity that can be used herein include centipoise (cPs) and Pascal seconds (Pa s). A centipoise is one-hundredth of a poise, and 1 poise is 0.100 kg m -1 ·s -1 Thus, as used herein, the terms "viscosity modifier" and "viscosity adjuster" refer to anything that can change / adjust the viscosity of a fluid or aqueous composition. Viscosity is determined according to the procedure provided in the Test Methods section below.

[0043] As used herein, the term "shear thinning behavior" refers to the decrease in viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous solution as the shear rate increases. As used herein, the term "shear thickening behavior" refers to the increase in viscosity of a hydrocolloid or aqueous solution as the shear rate increases. "Shear rate" herein refers to the rate at which progressive shear deformation is applied to a hydrocolloid or aqueous solution. The shear deformation can be applied rotationally.

[0044] The terms "fabric," "woven fabric," and "cloth" are used interchangeably herein to refer to a woven material having a network of natural and / or man-made fibers. Such fibers may be, for example, yarns or yarns.

[0045] The terms "heavy duty detergent" and "all-purpose detergent" are used interchangeably herein and refer to detergents useful for regular washing of white and colored fabrics at any temperature. The terms "light duty detergent" or "fine fabric detergent" are used interchangeably herein and refer to detergents useful for caring for delicate fabrics such as viscose, wool, silk, microfiber, or other fabrics that require special care. "Special care" may include, for example, using excess water, low agitation, and / or no bleach.

[0046] The term "adsorption" herein refers to the adhesion of a compound (eg, poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether) to a material surface.

[0047] The "molecular weight" of poly α-1,3-glucan and poly α-1,3-glucan ether compounds in this specification refers to the number average molecular weight (M n ) or weight average molecular weight (M w) Alternatively, molecular weight can be expressed as Daltons, grams per mole, DPw (weight average degree of polymerization), or DPn (number average degree of polymerization). Various means for calculating these molecular weight measurements are known in the art, such as high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), size exclusion chromatography (SEC), or gel permeation chromatography (GPC). As further described in the Test Methods section below, size exclusion chromatography is used to determine the weight average molecular weight.

[0048] The terms "percent by volume," "volume percent," "volume %," and "v / v %" are used interchangeably herein. The volume percent of a solute in a solution can be determined using the formula: [(volume of solute) / (volume of solution)] x 100%.

[0049] The terms "weight percent," "weight percent (wt%)," and "weight-to-weight percent (% w / w)" are used interchangeably herein. Weight percent refers to the percentage of a material by mass when contained in a composition, mixture, or solution.

[0050] The terms "increase," "enhance," and "improve" are used interchangeably herein. These terms refer to a greater amount or activity, such as an amount or activity slightly greater than an original amount or activity, or an amount or activity that is in large excess compared to the original amount or activity, and include all amounts or activities in between. Alternatively, these terms can refer to an amount or activity that is, for example, at least 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 125%, 150%, 175%, or 200% (or any integer between 1% and 200%) greater than the amount or activity compared to the increased amount or activity.

[0051] Unless otherwise noted, all ingredient or composition concentrations are in terms of the active portion of that ingredient or composition and are exclusive of impurities, e.g., residual solvents or by-products, that may be present in commercial sources of such ingredient or composition.

[0052] All temperatures herein are in degrees Celsius (°C) unless otherwise indicated. All measurements herein are made at 20°C and atmospheric pressure unless otherwise stated.

[0053] In all embodiments of the present disclosure, all percentages are by weight of the total composition unless otherwise specified. All ratios are by weight unless otherwise specified.

[0054] It should be understood that every maximum numerical limitation given throughout this specification includes every lower numerical limitation, as if such lower numerical limitations were expressly written herein. Every minimum numerical limitation given throughout this specification includes every higher numerical limitation, as if such higher numerical limitations were expressly written herein. Every numerical range given throughout this specification includes every narrower numerical range that is included within such broader numerical range, as if such narrower numerical ranges were all expressly written herein.

[0055] Fabric Conditioning Composition The present disclosure relates to a fabric conditioning composition. The composition may include a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound and a depositable conditioning active.

[0056] Such compositions can provide softness, care, and / or freshness benefits to fabrics, and can be intended to treat fabrics during the wash and / or rinse cycles of an automatic washing machine, preferably during the rinse cycle.

[0057] The fabric conditioning composition of the present disclosure may be in any suitable form. The composition may be in the form of a liquid composition, a granular composition, a single-compartment pouch, a multi-compartment pouch, a dissolvable sheet, a pastille or bead, a fibrous article (which may be water-soluble or water-dispersible, or substantially insoluble / non-dispersible), a tablet, a bar, a flake, a foam / mousse, a nonwoven sheet (e.g., a dryer sheet), or a mixture thereof. The composition may be selected from a liquid, a solid, or a combination thereof. The composition may be in the form of a liquid fabric conditioner, a foam / mousse, a dryer sheet, or a pastille / bead.

[0058] Such compositions may be used as laundry pre-treatments, laundry post-treatments, may be added during the rinse or wash cycle of a laundry operation, or even during the drying process, and may be applied to fabrics between uses of the fabric, such as between donning of a garment.

[0059] The composition may be in liquid form. The composition may comprise water. The composition may be aqueous. The composition may be a liquid composition and may comprise at least 50% water by weight, preferably at least 75%, or even greater than 85%, or even greater than 90%, or even greater than 95% by weight of water. The composition may comprise from about 10% to about 97%, preferably from about 10% to about 90%, more preferably from about 25% to about 80%, more preferably from about 45% to about 70% by weight of the composition. The liquid composition may be a liquid fabric enhancer. The liquid may be packaged in a pourable bottle. The liquid may be packaged in an aerosol can or other spray bottle.

[0060] The composition may be a non-aqueous composition. The composition may contain less than 20% water, or less than 15% water, or less than 12% water, or less than 10% water, or less than 8% water, or less than 5% water, or less than 3% water, or less than 1% water. Such compositions may be preferred, for example, for environmental reasons, to minimize the energy required to transport water. Such compositions may be liquid, gel, or solid (including granules or powders, and / or dissolvable sheets or webs).

[0061] The composition may be in the form of a unit-dose article such as a tablet, pouch, sheet, or fibrous article. Such pouches typically include a water-soluble film, e.g., a polyvinyl alcohol water-soluble film, that at least partially encapsulates the composition. Suitable films are available from MonoSol, LLC (Indiana, USA). The composition can be enclosed in a single-compartment pouch or a multi-compartment pouch. A multi-compartment pouch may have at least two, at least three, or at least four compartments. A multi-compartment pouch may include compartments arranged side-by-side and / or stacked. The composition contained in the pouch or its compartments may be liquid, solid (e.g., powder), or a combination thereof. The pouched composition may have a relatively small amount of water, e.g., less than about 20%, or less than about 15%, or less than about 12%, or less than about 10%, or less than about 8% by weight of the detergent composition.

[0062] The composition may be in a solid form, preferably in the form of particles such as pastilles or beads. Suitable particles may comprise a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound dispersed in a water-soluble carrier. Individual particles may have a mass of about 1 mg to about 1 g. The water-soluble carrier may be a water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble carrier may be selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium silicate, polypropylene glycol polyoxoalkylene, polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester, polyethylene glycol ether, sodium sulfate, starch, and mixtures thereof. The composition may comprise about 25% to about 99.99% by weight of the water-soluble carrier and about 0.01% to about 30% by weight of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. The particles may further comprise an additional benefit agent, such as a fragrance, a conditioning agent (e.g., a quaternary ammonium compound and / or a silicone), or a mixture thereof. The particles may be first particles or may be part of a plurality of particles further comprising a second particle. The plurality of particles may comprise first particles and second particles, where the particles comprising the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound are the first particles and the second particles comprise a different benefit agent, such as a perfume, which may be a non-encapsulated perfume, an encapsulated perfume, or a mixture thereof. The particles may be used in combination with a detergent composition, for example, simultaneously during a wash cycle or subsequently during a rinse cycle.

[0063] The fabric care composition is applied for 20 seconds. -1 and 21°C, 1 to 1500 centipoise (1 to 1500 mPa * s), or 100 to 1000 centipoise (100 to 1000 mPa * s), or 100 to 500 centipoise (100 to 500 mPa * s), or 100 to 300 centipoise (100 to 300 mPa * s), or 100-200 centipoise (100-200mPa *The viscosity may be determined according to the Brookfield test method provided below. A relatively low viscosity may be preferred to facilitate ease of dispensing and / or reduce machine residue.

[0064] The fabric care compositions of the present disclosure can be characterized by a pH of about 2 to about 12, or about 2 to about 8.5, or about 2 to about 7, or about 2 to about 5. The compositions of the present disclosure, preferably in the form of an aqueous liquid, may have a pH of about 2 to about 4, preferably about 2 to about 3.7, and more preferably about 2 to about 3.5. Such pH levels are believed to promote the stability of the quaternary ammonium ester compound. The pH of the composition is measured by dissolving / dispersing the composition in deionized water to form a 10% concentration solution at about 20°C.

[0065] The specific components of the fabric conditioning composition are described in more detail below.

[0066] Poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound The fabric conditioning compositions and methods of the present disclosure may include a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. Typically, the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is a cationic-charged poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound. While such compounds are generally known to provide viscosity-adjusting benefits to certain compositions, it has surprisingly been discovered that selecting a specific molecular weight and / or degree of substitution of the cationic poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound can provide improved performance benefits to certain fabric conditioning compositions, particularly those that further include a depositable benefit agent.

[0067] The fabric conditioning composition of the present disclosure may comprise from about 0.01% to about 3%, or from about 0.05% to about 2.5%, or from about 0.1% to about 2%, or from about 0.2% to about 1.5%, or from about 0.2% to about 1%, or from about 0.2% to about 0.75%, or from about 0.2% to about 0.5% poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound by weight of the fabric conditioning composition.

[0068] The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound can include from about 425 to about 1200 structural units having the following structure:

[0069] [ka] (wherein each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group). The poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound may contain about 500 to about 1,100, about 600 to about 1,050, about 700 to about 1,000, about 700 to about 900, or about 700 to about 800 repeats of the indicated structural unit. As shown below, it is desirable to appropriately select the number of structural units (and therefore the molecular weight) to provide an effective conditioning composition. Each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group, and the positively charged organic group may contain a substituted ammonium group, preferably a quaternary ammonium group, more preferably a trialkylammonium group, and even more preferably a trimethylammonium group. The poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound may contain other structural units, including structural units that function as branch points, but preferably has little to no branching.

[0070] The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound may be represented by the following structure:

[0071] [ka]

[0072] For this structural formula, n can be from about 425 to about 1200, and each R in the compound can independently be H or a positively charged organic group. Additionally, the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound can have a degree of substitution of from about 0.15 to about 0.8.

[0073] The degree of substitution (DoS) of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds disclosed herein may be about 0.15 to about 0.8, or about 0.3 to about 0.7, or about 0.3 to about 0.6, or about 0.4 to about 0.6, or about 0.4 to about 0.5. When the glucan ether compound is intended for use in a through-the-wash application (e.g., as part of or in combination with a laundry detergent), the DoS may be about 0.15 to about 0.6. When the glucan ether compound is intended for use in a through-the-rinse application (e.g., as part of a liquid fabric strengthener), the DoS may be about 0.3 to about 0.8. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein have a degree of substitution of about 0.15 to about 0.8, and because they are ethers, those skilled in the art will understand that the R groups of the compounds cannot be solely hydrogen.

[0074] The percentage of glycosidic linkages between glucose monomer units of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein that are alpha-1,3 is at least about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, or 100% (or any integer between 50% and 100%). Thus, in such embodiments, the compounds have less than about 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0% (or any integer between 0% and 50%) of glycosidic linkages that are not alpha-1,3.

[0075] The backbone of the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound herein may preferably be substantially linear / unbranched. For example, the compound may have no branching points, or the proportion of glycosidic bonds in the polymer may be less than about 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, or 1% of branching points. Examples of branching points include α-1,6 branching points. It is believed that having a relatively small number of branching points results in a relatively high water-soluble polymer, which can facilitate ease of formulation.

[0076] For the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compounds described above, the index n may be about 425 to about 1200, or about 500 to about 1100, or about 600 to about 1050, or about 600 to about 1000, or about 700 to about 1000, or about 700 to about 900, or about 700 to about 800. Appropriate selection of molecular size (which affects the weight-average molecular weight) is believed to be important for facilitating improved performance of conditioning actives and conditioning compositions containing them. For example, if the molecular size is too small, the conditioning active may not adhere properly, and if the molecular size is too large, the viscosity of the composition may be adversely affected, for example, by increasing viscosity.

[0077] The molecular weight of the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compound in this specification is the weight average molecular weight (M W ). Weight average molecular weight is determined by size exclusion chromatography (SEC), as described in more detail in the Test Methods section. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can be characterized by a weight average molecular weight of about 90 kilodaltons to about 350 kilodaltons, or about 90 kilodaltons to about 300 kilodaltons, or about 90 kilodaltons to about 260 kilodaltons, or about 90 kilodaltons to about 240 kilodaltons, or about 95 kilodaltons to about 200 kilodaltons, or about 100 kilodaltons to about 175 kilodaltons, or about 100 kilodaltons to about 150 kilodaltons (which is most preferred).

[0078] The poly α-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein may be derived from a polysaccharide backbone characterized by a weight-average molecular weight, determined before substitution, of about 90 kilodaltons to about 190 kilodaltons. For a linear polymer of about 120 kilodaltons, the number of repeat units is 740. The polydispersity index may range from 1 to about 5, more preferably from 1 to about 3.

[0079] Each R group in the formula of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can independently be H or a positively charged organic group. As defined above, a positively charged organic group comprises a chain of one or more carbons having one or more hydrogens replaced with another atom or functional group, wherein one or more of the replacements is with a positively charged group.

[0080] The positively charged group may be, for example, a substituted ammonium group. Examples of substituted ammonium groups are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary ammonium groups. As described above, Structure I represents a primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary ammonium group depending on the composition of R2, R3, and R4 in Structure I. Each of R2, R3, and R4 in Structure I independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, or alkaryl group. Alternatively, each of R2, R3, and R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group. An alkyl group herein may be, for example, a methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, or decyl group. When two or three of R2, R3, and R4 are alkyl groups, they may be the same or different alkyl groups.

[0081] Quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds are preferred. The "quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound" herein can include, for example, a positively charged organic group having a trialkylammonium group. In this example, the positively charged organic group comprises Structure I, in which R2, R3, and R4 are each an alkyl group. A non-limiting example of such a positively charged organic group is represented by Structure II, in which R2, R3, and R4 are each an alkyl group. Examples of quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds can be briefly represented as trialkylammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ethers (e.g., trimethyl, triethyl, tripropyl, tributyl, tripentyl, trihexyl, triheptyl, trioctyl, trinonyl, or tridecylammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ethers). It will be understood that the fourth member (i.e., R1), designated by "quaternary" in the above nomenclature, is a chain of one or more carbons of positively charged organic groups ether-linked to the glucose monomers of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan.

[0082] Although quaternary compounds are preferred, compositions of the present disclosure may also include primary, secondary, and / or tertiary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds, for example, as impurities and / or partially reacted reaction products.

[0083] Further non-limiting examples of substituted ammonium groups that can function as positively charged groups herein are represented by Structure I, where R2, R3, and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom; an alkyl group such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, or a propyl group; an aryl group such as a phenyl group or a naphthyl group; an aralkyl group such as a benzyl group; an alkaryl group; or a cycloalkyl group. Each of R2, R3, and R4 can further include, for example, an amino group or a hydroxyl group.

[0084] The nitrogen atom in the substituted ammonium group represented by Structure I, when contained in a positively charged organic group, is linked to one or more carbon chains. This one or more carbon chains ("carbon chains") are ether-linked to the glucose monomers of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan and may have one or more substitutions in addition to the substitution by the nitrogen atom of the substituted ammonium group. For example, the carbon chain herein may have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 carbon atoms. For example, the carbon chain of Structure II is 3 carbon atoms long.

[0085] When the carbon chain of the positively charged organic group has substitutions in addition to the substitution with the positively charged group, such additional substitutions can be one or more hydroxyl groups, oxygen atoms (thereby forming an aldehyde or ketone group), alkyl groups (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl), and / or additional positively charged groups. The positively charged groups are typically linked to the terminal carbon atoms of the carbon chain. The carbon chain can include one or more substitutions including a hydroxyl group, preferably a hydroxyalkyl group, more preferably a hydroxypropyl group.

[0086] In certain embodiments disclosed herein, the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound may contain one type of positively charged organic group as the R group. For example, one or more of the positively charged organic groups ether-linked to the glucose monomers of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan may be a trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl group (structure II); therefore, the R groups in this specific example would be independently hydrogen and a trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl group.

[0087] Alternatively, the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds disclosed herein may contain two or more different positively charged organic groups as R groups.

[0088] The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can, for example, comprise at least one nonionic organic group and at least one anionic group. As another example, the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds herein can comprise at least one nonionic organic group and at least one positively charged organic group.

[0089] The poly alpha-1,3 glucans and / or poly alpha-1,3-glucan ethers herein are largely or completely stable (resistant) to degradation by cellulase enzymes. For example, the degradation rate of the poly alpha-1,3 glucan and / or poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds by one or more cellulases is less than 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, or 1%, or even 0%. Such degradation rates can be determined, for example, by comparing the molecular weight of the polymer before and after treatment with cellulase for a period of time (e.g., up to 24 hours). Advantageously, such compounds can be co-formulated with cellulase, used simultaneously with cellulase-containing products, or used sequentially with products in which residual cellulase may remain on surfaces and / or in aqueous environments.

[0090] The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ethers disclosed herein comprise a poly alpha-1,3-glucan backbone randomly substituted with ether modifications along the polysaccharide backbone, resulting in a polysaccharide backbone containing both unsubstituted and substituted alpha-D-glucose rings. In embodiments in which branches are present, the alpha-D-glucose rings of the branches may also be randomly substituted with ether-modified groups. As used herein, the term "randomly substituted" means that the substituents on the glucose rings in the randomly substituted polysaccharide are non-repeated or randomly present. That is, the substitution on a substituted glucose ring may be the same or different from the substitution on a second substituted glucose ring in the polysaccharide (i.e., the substituents on different atoms of the glucose ring in the polysaccharide may be the same or different), resulting in an overall lack of pattern in the substitution on the polymer. Furthermore, the substituted glucose rings are randomly present within the polysaccharide (i.e., there is no pattern of substituted and unsubstituted glucose rings within the polysaccharide).

[0091] Depending on the reaction conditions, the poly α-1,3-glucan ether compounds disclosed herein may contain a poly α-1,3-glucan backbone that is "non-randomly" substituted with ether modifying groups along the polysaccharide backbone. In situations where branches are present, the α-D-glucose rings of the branches may contain disproportionately more substitutions than the backbone glucose monomer units linked via α-1,3-glycosidic bonds. Under certain reaction conditions, modifications may occur in blocks within the polysaccharide.

[0092] Depending on the reaction conditions, it is possible for the glucose carbon positions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan backbone to be "unbalancedly" substituted. For example, the -OH group at carbon position 6 may be more reactive under certain reaction conditions because it is a primary hydroxyl group and may be in a less sterically hindered environment, and therefore more substitution may occur at this position. Other reaction conditions may allow the -OH group at carbon positions 1, 2, 3, or 4 to be more reactive.

[0093] Depositable Conditioning Actives The fabric conditioning composition may further comprise a depositable conditioning active, which is an ingredient intended to be deposited on a target surface, typically a fabric, with the intent that the ingredient will remain on the target surface for at least a period of time after a treatment cycle, for example, after the garment has been washed and / or dried.

[0094] The depositable conditioning active may be a softening active, a freshness active, or a mixture thereof. It may be preferred that the depositable conditioning active is useful in the context of a fabric enhancing composition, preferably a liquid fabric enhancing composition.

[0095] The depositable active may be present at a level of from about 0.1% to about 35%, or from about 0.1% to about 25% by weight of the fabric conditioning composition. When the depositable active is a softening active, the softening active may be present at a level of from about 2% to about 35%, or from about 2% to about 20%, or from about 2% to about 12%, or from about 2% to about 8%. When the depositable active is a freshness active, the freshness active may be present at a level of from about 0.1% to about 10%, or from about 0.2% to about 5%, or from about 0.3% to about 3%.

[0096] Softening active substance The fabric conditioning composition of the present disclosure may include a softening active. The softening active may provide softness, wrinkle resistance, anti-static, conditioning, stretch resistance, color, and / or appearance benefits to the target fabric. The softening active may be selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium ester compounds, silicones, non-ester quaternary ammonium compounds, amines, fatty acid esters, sucrose esters, silicones, dispersible polyolefins, polysaccharides, fatty acids, softening or conditioning oils, polymer latexes, glyceride copolymers, or combinations thereof.

[0097] The composition may contain a quaternary ammonium ester compound, a silicone, or a combination of these, preferably a single combination. The total amount of the quaternary ammonium ester compound and the silicone may be about 5% to about 70% by weight of the composition, or about 6% to about 50% by weight, or about 7% to about 40% by weight, or about 10% to about 30% by weight, or about 15% to about 25% by weight. The composition may contain the quaternary ammonium ester compound and the silicone in a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, or about 1:5 to about 5:1, or about 1:3 to about 1:3, or about 1:2 to about 2:1, or about 1:1.5 to about 1.5:1, or about 1:1.

[0098] The compositions of the present disclosure may include a quaternary ammonium ester compound as a softening active. The quaternary ammonium ester compound (sometimes referred to as an "ester quat") may be present at a concentration of about 2% to about 40%, or about 3% to about 25%, preferably 4% to 18%, and more preferably 5% to 15% by weight of the composition. Preferably, the iodine value (see Methods) of the parent fatty acid from which the quaternary ammonium fabric compound is formed may be about 0 to about 90, or about 10 to about 70, or about 15 to about 50, or about 18 to about 30. The iodine value may be about 25 to 50, preferably 30 to 48, and more preferably 32 to 45. Without being bound by theory, when the parent fatty acid from which the quaternary ammonium compound is formed is at least partially unsaturated, a lower melting point is obtained, which facilitates processability of the softening active. In particular, doubly unsaturated fatty acids allow for easier processing of the softening active. In preferred liquid fabric softening compositions, the parent fatty acid from which the quaternary ammonium conditioning active is formed contains 2.0% to 20.0%, preferably 3.0% to 15.0%, more preferably 4.0% to 15.0% by weight of doubly unsaturated C18 chains ("C18:2") of the total fatty acid chains (see Methods). On the other hand, very high levels of unsaturated fatty acid chains should be avoided to minimize malodor formation as a result of oxidation of the fabric softener composition over time.

[0099] The quaternary ammonium ester compound may be present at a concentration of greater than 0% to about 30%, about 1% to about 25%, about 3% to about 20%, about 4.0% to 18%, more preferably 4.5% to 15%, and even more preferably 5.0% to 12% by weight of the composition. The level of the quaternary ammonium ester compound may depend on the desired concentration of total fabric conditioning active in the composition (diluted or concentrated composition) and the presence or absence of other softening actives. However, fabric treatment compositions with higher softening active levels typically have a higher risk of viscosity increase over time. On the other hand, at very high softening active levels, viscosity can no longer be adequately controlled, rendering the product unusable.

[0100] Suitable quaternary ammonium ester compounds include, but are not limited to, materials selected from the group consisting of monoester quats, diester quats, triester quats, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the concentration of the monoester quat is 2.0% to 40.0% by weight, the concentration of the diester quat is 40.0% to 98.0% by weight, and the concentration of the triester quat is 0.0% to 25.0% by weight, based on the total quaternary ammonium ester compounds.

[0101] The quaternary ammonium ester compound is the following compound: {R 2 (4-m) -N+-[XYR 1 ] m}A - (In the formula, m is 1, 2, or 3, provided that each value of m is the same; Each R 1 are independently a hydrocarbyl group or a branched hydrocarbyl group, preferably R 1 is linear, and more preferably, R 1 is a partially unsaturated linear alkyl chain, Each R 2are independently a C1 to C3 alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group, and preferably, R 2 is selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, 1-methyl-2-hydroxyethyl, poly(C2-C3 alkoxy), polyethoxy, and benzyl; each X is independently -(CH2)n-, -CH2-CH(CH3)-, or -CH-(CH3)-CH2-; each n is independently 1, 2, 3, or 4, preferably each n is 2; each Y is independently —O—(O)C— or —C(O)—O—; A- is independently selected from the group consisting of chloride, methyl sulfate, and ethyl sulfate, and preferably A - is selected from the group consisting of chloride and methyl sulfate, more preferably A- is methyl sulfate), However, when Y is -O-(O)C-, each R 1 The total number of carbons in the formula (I) is 13 to 21, preferably 13 to 19. Preferably, X is -CH2-CH(CH3)- or -CH-(CH3)-CH2-, which improves the hydrolytic stability of the quaternary ammonium ester compound and thus further improves the stability of the fabric treatment composition.

[0102] Examples of suitable quaternary ammonium ester compounds are commercially available from Evonik under the trade names Rewoquat WE18 and / or Rewoquat WE20, and / or from Stepan under the trade names Stepantex GA90, Stepantex VK90, and / or Stepantex VL90A.

[0103] The fabric conditioning compositions of the present disclosure may include silicone as a softening active. Suitable concentrations of silicone may include from about 0.1% to about 70%, or from about 0.3% to about 40%, or from about 0.5% to about 30%, or from about 1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition.

[0104] Useful silicones can be any suitable silicone-containing compound. Silicone polymers can be selected from the group consisting of cyclic silicones, polydimethylsiloxanes, aminosilicones, cationic silicones, silicone polyethers, silicone resins, silicone urethanes, and mixtures thereof. Silicones can include polydialkylsilicones such as polydimethylsilicones (polydimethylsiloxanes, or "PDMS"), or derivatives thereof. Silicones can include amino-functional silicones, amino-polyether silicones, alkyloxylated silicones, cationic silicones, ethoxylated silicones, propoxylated silicones, ethoxylated / propoxylated silicones, quaternary silicones, or combinations thereof. Silicones can include polydimethylsilicones, aminosilicones, or combinations thereof, preferably aminosilicones.

[0105] The silicone may comprise a random or block organosilicone polymer. The silicone may be provided as an emulsion.

[0106] Silicones may be characterized by a relatively high molecular weight. A suitable way to describe the molecular weight of a silicone is to describe its viscosity. High molecular weight silicones may have a viscosity of about 10 cSt to about 3,000,000 cSt, or about 100 cSt to about 1,000,000 cSt, or about 1,000 cSt to about 600,000 cSt, or even about 6,000 cSt to about 300,000 cSt.

[0107] The composition may include a glyceride copolymer. The glyceride copolymer may be derived from a natural oil. Examples of natural oils include, but are not limited to, vegetable oils, algae oils, fish oils, animal fats, tall oil, derivatives of these oils, and combinations of these oils. Representative, non-limiting examples of vegetable oils include low-erucic-acid rapeseed oil (canola oil), high-erucic-acid rapeseed oil, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, shepherd's purse oil, camelina oil, hempseed oil, and castor oil, preferably canola oil. Representative, non-limiting examples of animal fats include lard, tallow, poultry oil, yellow grease, and fish oil. Tall oil is a by-product of wood pulp production. The glyceride copolymer may be a metathesized unsaturated polyol ester.

[0108] Freshness Active Substances The fabric conditioning composition of the present disclosure may comprise a freshness active. The freshness active can provide a fragrance (e.g., perfume) benefit and / or a malodor reduction or malodor control benefit. The freshness active can deliver the intended benefit at one or more consumer contact points, including in the neat product, in the treatment solution, on wet fabrics, on dry fabrics, or on rubbed fabrics. The freshness active can be selected from a fragrance active, a malodor control agent, or a combination thereof.

[0109] The freshness active may be a fragrance active. The perfume active may be selected from a free perfume, a perfume delivery system, a pro-perfume, or a mixture thereof.

[0110] Fragrance actives may include one or more perfume raw materials. The term "perfume raw material" (or "PRM"), as used herein, refers to a compound having a molecular weight of at least about 100 g / mole and useful for imparting an odor, fragrance, essence, or scent, either alone or in combination with other perfume raw materials. Typical PRMs include, among others, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, esters, ethers, nitrites, and alkenes such as terpenes. Lists of common PRMs can be found in various reference sources, such as "Perfume and Flavor Chemicals," Vol. I and Vol. II; Steffen Arctander Allured Pub. Co. (1994) and "Perfumes: Art, Science and Technology," Miller, PM and Lamparsky, D., Blackie Academic and Professional (1994). The compositions may comprise from about 0.05% to about 20%, or from about 0.1% to about 10%, or from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of perfume raw materials, and the level of freshness actives may be selected accordingly.

[0111] Fragrance actives may include, for example, free perfume, which is a perfume raw material that is not encapsulated or chemically bound to other ingredients. The free perfume may be added to the base composition neat or as an emulsion and / or in combination with a solubilizing agent, which may facilitate proper dispersion or stability in the composition.

[0112] The fragrance active material may comprise a perfume delivery system.Suitable perfume delivery systems, methods for producing specific perfume delivery systems, and the use of such perfume delivery systems are disclosed in US Patent Application Publication No. 2007 / 0275866(A1).The perfume delivery system may comprise a polymer-assisted delivery (PAD) (including a matrix system or a reservoir system such as an inclusion body), a molecule-assisted delivery (MAD), an amine-assisted delivery (AAD), a cyclodextrin delivery system (CD), a starch encapsulated accord (SEA), an inorganic carrier delivery system (ZIC), or a mixture thereof.

[0113] The fabric conditioning compositions of the present disclosure comprise encapsulates as perfume delivery systems. Typically, there are two or more encapsulating agents, so the compositions may be described as comprising a plurality of encapsulating agents or a population of encapsulating agents.

[0114] The composition may comprise from about 0.05% to about 20%, or from about 0.05% to about 10%, or from about 0.1% to about 5%, or from about 0.2% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of encapsulating agent. The composition may comprise an amount of encapsulating agent sufficient to provide the composition with from about 0.05% to about 10%, or from about 0.1% to about 5%, or from about 0.1% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of perfume. As discussed herein, the amount or weight percent of encapsulating agent refers to the combined shell material and core material.

[0115] The encapsulating agent may have a volume weight median encapsulating agent size of about 0.5 micrometers to about 100 micrometers, alternatively 10 to 100 micrometers, preferably about 1 micrometer to about 60 micrometers, alternatively 10 micrometers to 50 micrometers, alternatively 20 micrometers to 45 micrometers, or alternatively 20 micrometers to 60 micrometers.

[0116] The encapsulation typically has a wall (or shell) that at least partially surrounds a core, which may contain perfume raw materials and, optionally, a partitioning modifier such as isopropyl myristate or other suitable material.

[0117] The wall may comprise a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyamide, polystyrene, polyisoprene, polycarbonate, polyester, polyacrylate, acrylic, aminoplast, polyolefin, polysaccharides such as alginate and / or chitosan, gelatin, shellac, epoxy resin, vinyl polymer, water-insoluble inorganic material, silicone, and mixtures thereof. The wall material may comprise a material selected from aminoplast, polyurethane, polyurea, polyacrylate, or mixtures thereof.

[0118] The outer wall of the inclusion may have a coating. Certain coatings can improve the adhesion of the inclusion to a target surface, such as a fabric. The coating may include an efficacy polymer. The coating may include a cationic efficiency polymer. The cationic polymer may be selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, cationically modified starch, cationically modified guar, polysiloxane, polydiallyldimethylammonium halide, copolymers of polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride and vinylpyrrolidone, acrylamide, imidazole, imidazolinium halide, imidazolium halide, polyvinylamine, polyvinylformamide, polyallylamine, copolymers thereof, and mixtures thereof. The coating may include a polymer selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides (such as chitosan), polyvinylamine, polyvinylformamide, polyallylamine, copolymers thereof, and mixtures thereof.

[0119] The encapsulation body may include a wall comprising an aminoplast material and a coating comprising polyvinylformamide.The encapsulation body may include a wall comprising a polyacrylate material and a coating comprising chitosan.

[0120] The composition may be a fabric enhancer composition comprising perfume encapsulates, preferably when the composition is liquid. The composition may be a detergent composition, preferably a liquid detergent composition (optionally contained in a water-soluble pouch), comprising perfume encapsulates, about 5% to about 50%, preferably about 8% to about 40%, of an anionic surfactant, preferably selected from linear alkyl benzene sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, and / or alkoxylated alkyl sulfates such as AES, and a cationic poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure.

[0121] The fragrance active may comprise a pro-perfume, typically comprising a perfume raw material and a substantive or soluble component, which are typically bound, complexed, or otherwise coupled together. Over time or upon other triggering stimuli (e.g., contact with water, a change in pH, or elevated temperature), the PRM and component separate, resulting in a sustained release of the PRM. By selecting the appropriate substantive or soluble component, the formulation can control the solubility of the pro-perfume in water, the degree of substantivity of the pro-perfume to the fabric, or the bulk properties of the material.

[0122] For example, once the washing process is complete and the pro-perfume has been suitably delivered to the fabrics, the pro-perfume will begin to release the perfume ingredients, and this release of materials will continue, causing the fabrics to smell "fresh" and "clean" for longer.

[0123] Suitable pro-perfumes may include dimethoxybenzoin derivatives and / or amine reaction products.

[0124] The freshness active may be a malodor control agent. The malodor control agent may include an oligoamine. Certain oligoamines may contribute to inhibiting the degradation of certain compounds that would otherwise oxidize to malodorous compounds.

[0125] Suitable oligoamines according to the present disclosure may include diethylenetriamine (DETA), 4-methyldiethylenetriamine (4-MeDETA), dipropylenetriamine (DPTA), 5-methyldipropylenetriamine (5-MeDPTA), triethylenetetraamine (TETA), 4-methyltriethylenetetraamine (4-MeTETA), 4,7-dimethyltriethylenetetraamine (4,7-Me2TETA), 1,1,4,7,7-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (M5-DETA), tripropylenetetraamine (TPTA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), tetrapropylenepentamine (TPPA), pentaethylenehexamine (PEHA), pentapropylenehexamine (PPHA), hexaethyleneheptamine (HEHA), hexapropyleneheptamine (HPHA), N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, or mixtures thereof.

[0126] The oligoamine is preferably diethylenetriamine (DETA), 4-methyldiethylenetriamine (4-MeDETA), 1,1,4,7,7-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (M5-DETA), dipropylenetriamine (DPTA), 5-methyldipropylenetriamine (5-MeDPTA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), tripropylenetetraamine (TPTA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), tetrapropylenepentamine (TPTA), N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, and mixtures thereof, more preferably diethylenetriamine. The diethylenetriamine may be selected from diethylenetriamine (DETA), 4-methyldiethylenetriamine (4-MeDETA), 1,1,4,7,7-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (M5-DETA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, and mixtures thereof, even more preferably diethylenetriamine (DETA), 4-methyldiethylenetriamine (4-MeDETA), N,N'-bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine, and mixtures thereof, and most preferably diethylenetriamine (DETA). DETA may be most preferred due to its low molecular weight and / or relatively low manufacturing costs.

[0127] Other additives The fabric conditioning compositions of the present disclosure may include other adjunct ingredients, which may be selected to provide, for example, processing, stability, and / or performance benefits.

[0128] Suitable consumer product adjuncts may include surfactants, conditioning actives, deposition aids, rheology modifiers or structurants, bleaching systems, stabilizers, builders, chelating agents, dye transfer inhibitors, dispersants, enzymes and enzyme stabilizers, catalytic metal complexes, polymeric dispersants, clay and stain removal / anti-redeposition agents, brighteners, suds suppressors, silicones, hueing agents, aesthetic dyes, additional perfumes and perfume delivery systems, structural elastomers, carriers, hydrotropes, processing aids, structurants, anti-agglomerating agents, coatings, formaldehyde scavengers, and / or pigments.

[0129] Depending on the intended form, formulation, and / or end use, the compositions of the present disclosure may or may not contain one or more of the following adjunct materials: bleach activators, surfactants, builders, chelating agents, dye transfer inhibitors, dispersants, enzymes and enzyme stabilizers, catalytic metal complexes, polymeric dispersants, clay and soil removal / anti-redeposition agents, brighteners, suds suppressors, dyes, additional perfumes and perfume delivery systems, structural elastomers, fabric softeners, carriers, hydrotropes, processing aids, structurants, anti-agglomerating agents, coatings, formaldehyde scavengers, and / or pigments.

[0130] The exact nature of these additional ingredients and the concentrations at which they are incorporated will depend on the physical form of the composition and the nature of the work being used. However, if one or more adjuvants are present, such one or more adjuvants can be present as detailed below. The following is a non-limiting list of suitable additional adjuvants:

[0131] Rheology Modifiers / Structurants The compositions of the present disclosure may include a rheology modifier and / or a structuring agent. Rheology modifiers may be used to "thicken" or "thin" the liquid composition to a desired viscosity. Structuring agents may be used to promote phase stability and / or to suspend or inhibit the aggregation of particles in the liquid composition, such as the encapsulates described herein.

[0132] Suitable rheology modifiers and / or structurants may include non-polymeric crystalline hydroxyl-functional structurants (including those based on hydrogenated castor oil), polymeric structurants, cellulose fibers (e.g., microfibrillated cellulose, which may be derived from bacterial, fungal, or plant sources, including wood), diamide gelling agents, or combinations thereof.

[0133] The polymeric structurant may be of natural or synthetic origin. Naturally derived polymeric structurants may include hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, polysaccharide derivatives, and mixtures thereof. Polysaccharide derivatives may include pectin, alginate, arabinogalactan (gum arabic), carrageenan, gellan gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, and mixtures thereof. Synthetic polymeric structurants may include polycarboxylates, polyacrylates, hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethanes, hydrophobically modified nonionic polyols, and mixtures thereof. Polycarboxylate polymers may include polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, or mixtures thereof. Polyacrylates are polymers formed from unsaturated monocarbonates or dicarbonates and C1-C (meth)acrylic acids. 30 It may also include copolymers with alkyl esters. Such copolymers are available from Noveon Inc. under the trade name Carbopol Aqua 30. Another suitable structurant is sold under the trade name Rheovis CDE, available from BASF.

[0134] Additional Cationic Polymers In addition to the cationic substituted polyether glucan (and, if present, the cationic fabric softening active), the compositions of the present disclosure may contain a cationic polymer. The cationic polymer may function as a deposition aid, for example, to promote improved deposition efficiency of the softening and / or freshness active onto the target surface. Additionally or alternatively, the additional cationic polymer may provide stability, structuring, and / or rheological benefits to the composition.

[0135] The composition may comprise from 0.0001% to 3%, preferably from 0.0005% to 2%, more preferably from 0.001% to 1%, or from about 0.01% to about 0.5%, or from about 0.05% to about 0.3% by weight of the composition of additional cationic polymer.

[0136] Cationic polymers in general and methods for their preparation are well known in the literature. Suitable cationic polymers include quaternary ammonium polymers known as "polyquaternium" polymers, as designated in the International System of Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients, such as Polyquaternium-6 (poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)), Polyquaternium-7 (copolymer of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride), Polyquaternium-10 (quaternized hydroxyethylcellulose), and Polyquaternium-22 (copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyldimethylammonium chloride).

[0137] The cationic polymer may include a cationic polysaccharide, such as cationic starch, cationic cellulose, cationic guar, cationic chitosan, or a mixture thereof. The cationic cellulose may include a quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose, preferably hydroxyethyl cellulose derivatized with a trimethylammonium-substituted epoxide. Polysaccharide-derived polymers may be preferred because they are naturally derived and / or sustainable materials. For clarity, the cationic polysaccharides described herein, when present, are present in addition to the cationic-substituted poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compounds described herein.

[0138] The cationic polymer may comprise a cationic acrylate. The cationic polymer may comprise a cationic monomer, a nonionic monomer, and optionally an anionic monomer (as long as the overall charge of the polymer remains cationic). The cationic polymer, preferably a cationic acrylate, may comprise a cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of methyl chloride quaternized dimethylaminoethylammonium acrylate, methyl chloride quaternized dimethylaminoethylammonium methacrylate, and mixtures thereof. The cationic polymer, preferably a cationic acrylate, may comprise a nonionic monomer selected from the group consisting of acrylamide, dimethylacrylamide, and mixtures thereof. The cationic polymer may optionally comprise an anionic monomer selected from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, and monomers exhibiting sulfonic or phosphonic acid functionality, such as 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (ATBS), and salts thereof.

[0139] The cationic polymer, preferably a cationic acrylate polymer, may be substantially linear or crosslinked. The composition may include a polymer system, preferably a cationic acrylate polymer system, including both a substantially linear cationic polymer (e.g., formed with less than 50 ppm of crosslinker) and a crosslinked cationic polymer (e.g., formed with more than 50 ppm of crosslinker). Such a combination may provide both adhesion and structuring benefits.

[0140] surfactants The fabric conditioning composition may contain less than 5% by weight of the composition, or less than 2% by weight, or less than 1% by weight, or less than about 0.1% by weight of anionic surfactant, or even be substantially free of anionic surfactant. Anionic surfactants may adversely affect the stability and / or performance of the composition because they may interact undesirably with cationic components. Compositions intended to be added during the rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, such as liquid fabric strengtheners, may contain relatively low levels of anionic surfactant. Additionally or alternatively, compositions intended to be used in combination with detergent compositions during the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine may contain relatively low levels of anionic surfactant.

[0141] As such, the compositions of the present disclosure may contain detersive surfactants, depending on the intended use. Additionally, the compositions may contain low levels of surfactants as emulsifiers or other processing aids. For example, the compositions may contain anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, or mixtures thereof. Suitable anionic surfactants may include sulfonates, sulfates, or carboxylates, such as linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS), alkyl sulfates, and / or alkoxylated alkyl sulfates (e.g., alkyl ethoxylated sulfates, or AES). Nonionic surfactants may include alkoxylated fatty alcohols, such as ethoxylated alkyl alcohols, alkyl polyglucosides, and / or nonionic surfactants based on Guerbet alcohols. Zwitterionic surfactants may include amine oxide surfactants. Amphoteric surfactants may include betaine surfactants.

[0142] Methods for Making Fabric Conditioning Compositions The present disclosure relates to methods of making any of the compositions described herein. The method of making a fabric conditioning composition can include combining a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound described herein with a fabric conditioning active described herein.

[0143] The fabric conditioning composition of the present disclosure may be formulated into any suitable form and prepared by any method selected by the formulator. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound, fabric conditioning active, and / or auxiliary materials may be combined in a batch process, a circulation loop process, and / or an in-line mixing process. Suitable equipment for use in the methods disclosed herein may include continuous stirred tank reactors, homogenizers, turbine agitators, recirculation pumps, paddle mixers, plow shear mixers, ribbon blenders, vertical shaft granulators and drum mixers (both batch and, where available, continuous process configurations), spray dryers, and extruders.

[0144] It may be desirable to provide the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound as a polymer premix. The premix may comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound (e.g., 7.5% by weight) and water. The glucan polymer may be present in the premix at a level of about 5% to about 20% by weight of the premix, preferably about 5% to about 10% by weight. The glucan polymer and water may be present in the polymer at a polymer:water weight ratio of about 5:95 to 20:80, about 5:95 to about 10:90, or about 7.5:92.5. To optimize the polymer premix, the polymer may be prepared using controlled mixing, shear, and time to ensure consistency in the size and shape of the resulting particles, as well as to fully hydrate the glucan polymer and control the gel phase. Once hydration is complete, the polymer premix may be remixed (e.g., with an electric roller or overhead mixer) to ensure uniform flow in case of uneven gel formation before adding to the base product formulation. Use of a consistent protocol reduces variability in formulation stability and further minimizes inconsistent performance that can result from varying concentrations of polymer premix throughout the finished product.

[0145] The fabric conditioning composition may be encapsulated in a water-soluble film according to known methods to form a unit dose article.

[0146] The fabric conditioning composition may be dispensed into an aerosol or other spray container in accordance with known methods.

[0147] Methods of Using Fabric Conditioning Compositions The present disclosure further relates to methods of using the fabric conditioning compositions. For example, the present disclosure relates to methods of treating fabrics with compositions according to the present disclosure. Such methods may provide conditioning and / or freshening benefits.

[0148] The method may include contacting fabrics with the fabric conditioning composition of the present disclosure. The composition may be in neat form or diluted with a liquid, such as a wash or rinse liquor. The composition may be diluted with water before, during, or after contact with the surface or article. The fabric may optionally be washed and / or rinsed before and / or after the contacting step. The composition may be applied directly to the fabric or may be dispensed into a dispensing container or drum of an automatic washing machine.

[0149] A method of treating fabrics may include (a) optionally washing, rinsing, and / or drying the fabrics; (b) contacting the fabrics with a fabric conditioning composition described herein, optionally in the presence of water; (c) optionally washing and / or rinsing the fabrics; and (d) optionally drying, passively and / or via an active method such as a washer-dryer. The method may be carried out during the wash or rinse cycle, preferably the rinse cycle, of an automatic washing machine. The fabrics may be treated through a wash cycle followed by one or more rinse cycles.

[0150] For purposes of this disclosure, treatment may include, but is not limited to, scrubbing and / or mechanical agitation. The fabric may include almost any fabric capable of being laundered or treated under standard consumer use conditions.

[0151] Liquids containing the disclosed compositions may have a pH of about 3 to about 11.5. When diluted, such compositions are typically used at concentrations of about 500 ppm to about 15,000 ppm in solution. When the cleaning solvent is water, the water temperature typically ranges from about 5°C to about 90°C, and the water-to-fabric ratio may typically be about 1:1 to about 30:1.

[0152] Prior to contacting the fabric with the conditioning composition, the fabric may be contacted with an anionic surfactant, optionally in the presence of water. The fabric may contain residual anionic surfactant from the washing process. The source of the anionic surfactant may be a detergent composition, such as a heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent, a water-soluble pouch containing a detergent composition, or a powder laundry detergent. The detergent composition may further comprise a suitable detergent adjuvant. For example, the detergent composition may further comprise a cellulase enzyme, a fatty acid and / or a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof.

[0153] The anionic surfactant and / or a source thereof (e.g., a detergent composition) can be diluted with water in a container, such as the drum of an automatic washing machine, to form a wash liquor, which can be contacted with fabrics. The method can further include removing the wash liquor from the container after contacting the fabrics but before the fabrics are contacted with the conditioning composition.

[0154] The conditioning composition may optionally be diluted with water in a vessel, such as an automatic washing machine, to form a rinse solution. The rinse solution may contain anionic surfactants and / or cellulase enzymes that may remain or be carried over from the wash cycle. The rinse solution may be removed from the vessel. The fabrics may be dried by any suitable method, such as in an automatic dryer, or by line drying.

[0155] The water that is part of the wash liquor and / or rinse liquor can be characterized by a particular hardness. For example, the water can be characterized as having a hardness of less than 12 gpg, or less than 10 gpg. It is believed that lower levels of hardness can result in better performance compared to processes that result in higher levels of hardness.

[0156] combination Specifically contemplated combinations of the present disclosure are set forth herein in the following alphabetized paragraphs, which are exemplary in nature and not intended to be limiting. A. A fabric conditioning composition comprising: (a) a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound characterized by a weight average molecular weight of about 90 kilodaltons to about 350 kilodaltons, preferably about 90 to about 300 kilodaltons, more preferably about 90 kilodaltons to about 260 kilodaltons, more preferably about 90 to about 240 kilodaltons, more preferably about 95 to about 200 kilodaltons, even more preferably about 100 to about 175 kilodaltons, and most preferably about 100 to about 150 kilodaltons; and (b) a degree of cationic substitution of about 0.15 to about 0.8; and further comprising an attachable conditioning active selected from the group consisting of a softening active, a freshness active, or a combination thereof. B. A fabric conditioning composition comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound derived from a polysaccharide backbone having a degree of cationic substitution of from about 0.15 to about 0.8, preferably from about 0.3 to about 0.7, or from about 0.3 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.5, and characterized by a weight average molecular weight determined prior to substitution of from about 90 kilodaltons to about 190 kilodaltons, and further comprising an attachable conditioning active selected from the group consisting of a softening active, a freshness active, or a combination thereof. C. The fabric conditioning composition of either paragraph A or B, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is substituted with substituted ammonium groups, preferably quaternary ammonium groups, more preferably trialkylammonium groups, and even more preferably trimethylammonium groups. D. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-C, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound preferably comprises a substantially linear backbone with less than about 10%, or 9%, or 8%, or 7%, or 6%, or 5%, or 4%, or 3%, or 2%, or 1% branch points as a percentage of glycosidic linkages in the backbone. E. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-D, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound comprises from about 425 to about 1200 structural units having the following structure:

[0157] [ka] where each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group. F. The fabric conditioning composition of paragraph E, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound comprises from about 500 to about 1100, or from about 600 to about 1050, or from about 700 to about 1000, or from about 700 to about 900, or from about 700 to about 800 of said structural units. G. The fabric conditioning composition of either paragraph E or F, wherein each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group, wherein the positively charged organic group comprises a substituted ammonium group, preferably a quaternary ammonium group, more preferably a trialkylammonium group, and even more preferably a trimethylammonium group. H. The fabric conditioning composition of any of paragraphs A-G, wherein at least one positively charged organic group comprises an alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group, preferably, at least one positively charged organic group comprises a quaternary hydroxypropyl group. I. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-H, wherein the degree of substitution is from about 0.3 to about 0.7, or from about 0.3 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.5. J. A fabric conditioning composition comprising a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound represented by the following structure:

[0158] [ka] 1. A fabric conditioning composition comprising: (i) n is from about 425 to about 1200, preferably from about 500 to about 1100, or from about 600 to about 1050, or from about 700 to about 1000, or from about 700 to about 900, or from about 700 to about 800; (ii) each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group, preferably wherein the positively charged organic group comprises a substituted ammonium group, preferably a quaternary ammonium group, more preferably a trialkylammonium group, and even more preferably a trimethylammonium group; and (iii) the compound has a degree of cationic substitution of from about 0.15 to about 0.8, preferably from about 0.3 to about 0.7, or from about 0.3 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.6, or from about 0.4 to about 0.5; and the fabric conditioning composition further comprises an attachable conditioning active selected from the group consisting of softness actives, freshness actives, or combinations thereof. K. The fabric conditioning composition of any of paragraphs A-J, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound comprises positively charged organic groups that are trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups, preferably, all of the positively charged organic groups are trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups. L. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-K, comprising from about 0.01% to about 3%, or from about 0.05% to about 2.5%, or from about 0.1% to about 2%, or from about 0.2% to about 1.5%, or from about 0.2% to about 1%, or from about 0.2% to about 0.75%, or from about 0.2% to about 0.5% poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound, by weight of the composition. M. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A through L, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is derived from a polysaccharide backbone characterized by a weight average molecular weight, determined before substitution, of about 90 kilodaltons to about 190 kilodaltons. N. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-N, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is provided as a premix, the premix comprising from about 5% to about 20% of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound by weight of the premix, and the premix further comprising water. O. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-O, wherein the depositable active is present at a level of from about 0.1% to about 35% by weight of the fabric conditioning composition. P. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-O, wherein the depositable active comprises a softening active selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium ester compound, a silicone, a non-ester quaternary ammonium compound, an amine, a fatty acid ester, a sucrose ester, a silicone, a dispersible polyolefin, a polysaccharide, a fatty acid, a softening or conditioning oil, a polymer latex, or a combination thereof, preferably a softening active selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium ester compound, a silicone, or a combination thereof. Q. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-P, wherein the depositable active comprises a freshness active selected from the group consisting of a free perfume, a pro-perfume, a perfume delivery system, a malodor control agent, or a mixture thereof, preferably a free perfume, a perfume delivery system, or a mixture thereof. R. The fabric conditioning composition of paragraph Q, wherein the fabric conditioning composition comprises a perfume delivery system comprising an encapsulant, preferably an encapsulant comprising a wall surrounding a core, the wall comprising an aminoplast material, a polyurethane, a polyurea, a polyacrylate, or a mixture thereof, and optionally a coating. S. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-R, wherein the fabric conditioning composition is in the form of a liquid composition, preferably comprising at least 50%, preferably at least 75%, more preferably at least 85%, even more preferably at least 90%, or even at least 95% water by weight of the composition. T. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-S, comprising, if present, less than about 5%, preferably less than 3%, more preferably less than 1%, and most preferably less than 0.5% anionic surfactant. U. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-T, comprising an additional cationic polymer, preferably the additional cationic polymer is selected from a cationic polysaccharide, a cationic acrylate, or a mixture thereof, more preferably the cationic acrylate comprises a cationic monomer selected from the group consisting of methyl chloride quaternized dimethylaminoethylammonium acrylate, methyl chloride quaternized dimethylaminoethylammonium methacrylate, and a mixture thereof. V. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A through U, characterized by a pH of from about 2 to about 4, preferably from about 2 to about 3.7, and more preferably from about 2 to about 3.5. W. The fabric conditioning composition is applied for 20 seconds. -1 and 21°C, approximately 1 to 1500 centipoise (1 to 1500 mPa * s), or 100 to 1000 centipoise (100 to 1000 mPa * s), or 100 to 500 centipoise (100 to 500 mPa * s), or 100 to 300 centipoise (100 to 300 mPa * s), or 100-200 centipoise (100-200mPa * The fabric conditioning composition of any of paragraphs A-V, wherein the composition is a liquid characterized by a viscosity of X. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of paragraphs A-W, wherein the fabric conditioning composition is in the form of particles, each particle having a mass of from about 1 mg to about 1 gram, the particles comprising the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound dispersed in a water soluble carrier, preferably selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium silicate, polypropylene glycol polyoxoalkylenes, polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters, polyethylene glycol ethers, sodium sulfate, starch, and mixtures thereof. Y. A method of conditioning a fabric, comprising contacting the fabric with a conditioning composition of any one of the preceding claims, optionally in the presence of water, and optionally rinsing the surface with water. Z. The method of conditioning fabrics of paragraph Y, wherein the conditioning composition is diluted with water to form a rinse liquor, the rinse liquor further comprising an anionic surfactant and / or cellulase enzyme, optionally the anionic surfactant and / or cellulase being residual or carryover from a wash cycle.

[0159] Test Method Preparation of poly α-1,3-glucan Poly alpha-1,3-glucan can be prepared using the gtfJ enzyme preparation described in US Patent Application Publication No. 2013 / 0244288, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0160] for determining the molar substitution of poly α-1,3-glucan ether derivatives 1 H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) method Approximately 30 mg of poly α-1,3-glucan ether derivative was weighed into a vial on an analytical balance. The vial was removed from the balance, and 1.0 mL of deuterium oxide was added to the vial. A magnetic stir bar was added to the vial, and the mixture was stirred to suspend the solid. 1.0 mL of deuterated sulfuric acid (50% v / v in DO) was then added to the vial, and the mixture was heated at 90°C for 1 hour to depolymerize and solubilize the polymer. The solution was cooled to room temperature, and then a 0.8 mL portion of the solution was transferred to a 5 mm NMR tube using a glass pipette. Quantitative analysis was performed using an Agilent VNMRS 400 MHz NMR spectrometer equipped with a 5 mm Autoswitchable Quad probe. 1 H NMR spectra are acquired at a spectral frequency of 399.945 MHz using a 6410.3 Hz spectral window, an acquisition time of 3.744 seconds, a 10 second interpulse delay, and 64 pulses. Time domain data are transformed using an exponential multiplication of 0.50 Hz.

[0161] Determination of weight average molecular weight and / or degree of polymerization The degree of polymerization (DP) was determined by size exclusion chromatography (SEC). For SEC analysis, the dried poly α-1,3-glucan ether derivative was dissolved in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) (0.02-0.2 mg / mL). The chromatographic system used was an Alliance™ 2695 liquid chromatograph from Waters Corporation (Milford, MA) coupled with three online detectors: a Waters 410 differential refractometer, a Heleos™ 8+ multi-angle light scattering spectrophotometer from Wyatt Technologies (Santa Barbara, CA), and a ViscoStar™ differential capillary viscometer from Wyatt Technologies. The columns used for SEC were two Tosoh Haas Bioscience TSK GMPW columns for aqueous polymers. XLThe columns used are g3K and g4K G3000PW and G4000PW polymeric columns. The mobile phase is PBS. The chromatographic conditions used are 30°C in the column and detector compartments, 30°C in the sample and injector compartments, a flow rate of 0.5 mL / min, and an injection volume of 100 μL. The software package used for data reduction is Wyatt Astra version 6 (triple detection with column calibration).

[0162] Homogenization Homogenization is performed using an IKA ULTRA TURRAX T25 digital homogenizer (IKA, Wilmington, NC).

[0163] Fabric preparation To evaluate the performance of the conditioning compositions and / or polymers contained therein, fabrics are prepared / treated according to the following method.

[0164] A. Equipment and Materials Fabrics are evaluated using a Kenmore FS 600 and / or 80 series washing machine. The washing machine is set up as follows: wash / rinse temperature 32°C / 15°C, hardness 6 gpg, standard cycle, and medium wash load (64 liters). The fabric wad consists of 2.5 kilograms of clean fabric made of 100% cotton. Test swatches are included in this wad and include 100% cotton Euro Touch terry towels (purchased from Standard Textile, Inc., Cincinnati, OH).

[0165] B. Bleaching and desizing Prior to treatment with any test product, the fabric blocks are bleached according to the Fabric Preparation - Stripping and Desizing Procedure before conducting the test.

[0166] The fabric preparation—bleaching and desizing procedure involves washing a clean wad of fabric (2.5 kg of fabric containing 100% cotton), including a swatch of 100% cotton Euro Touch terry towels, for five consecutive wash cycles followed by a dry cycle. The swatch fabric and clean wad of fabric are bleached / desized using AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) high-efficiency (HE) liquid detergent (1x recommended dose per wash cycle). Washing conditions are as follows: Kenmore FS 600 and / or 80 series washing machine (or equivalent), wash / rinse temperature 48°C / 48°C, water hardness equal to 0 gpg, standard wash cycle, and medium load (64 liters). The dryer timer is set for 55 minutes on the cotton / high / timed dry setting.

[0167] C. Testing Process After filling the washing machine at least halfway, add Tide Free liquid detergent (1x recommended dose) below the surface of the water. Once the water flow stops and the washing machine begins to spin, add the clean fabric blocks. Once the washing machine is nearly full with rinse water and before it begins to agitate, slowly add the fabric care test composition (e.g., liquid conditioning composition) (1x dose), ensuring that the fabric care test composition does not come into direct contact with the test swatch or fabric block. After the wash / rinse cycle is complete, transfer each wet fabric block to its corresponding dryer. The dryer used is a Maytag Commercial Series (or equivalent) electric dryer, set on the cotton / high heat / timed dry setting with the timer set for 55 minutes. This process is repeated for a total of three complete wash-dry cycles. After the third drying cycle, when the dryer stops, remove 12 terry towels from each fabric block to analyze for active deposition. The fabrics are then placed in a controlled temperature / relative humidity (21°C, 50% relative humidity) scoring room for 12-24 hours and then scored for softness and / or active deposition.

[0168] Secant coefficient Instron method Secant modulus is measured using a tensile and compression testing instrument such as an Instron Model 5565 (Instron Corp., Norwood, Massachusetts, USA). The instrument is configured for the fabric by selecting the following settings: mode is Tensile Extension; waveform shape is Triangle; maximum strain is 10% for 479 Sanforized and 35% for 7422 Knit; speed is 0.83 mm / s for 479 Sanforized and 2.5 mm / s for 7422 Knit; number of cycles is 4; and hold time is 15 seconds between cycles. 1. Using scissors, cut the entire serged edge lengthwise on one side of each swatch, carefully removing the threads without stressing the fabric until you get an even edge. 2. Place the fabric press mold and cut strips 1 inch wide and at least 4 inches long parallel to the even edges, cutting lengthwise. 3. Cut three strips of woven test fabric 479 sanforized 100% cotton or knitted test fabric 7422 50:50 polycotton from three separate swatches per treatment. Condition the fabrics in a constant temperature (70°F) and humidity (50% RH) room for at least six hours before analysis. 4. Clamp the top and then bottom of the fabric strip into the 2.54 cm jaws of the tensile testing apparatus, setting a 2.54 cm gap and applying a small amount of force (0.0.05 N to 0.2 N) to the sample. 5. During the hold cycle, release the bottom clamp of the sample, re-clamp it, apply a force of 0.05 N to 0.2 N on the sample, and remove the slack by applying the same force again. 6. Once the four hysteresis cycles are completed for a sample, the secant modulus is reported in megapascals (MPa). The final result is the average of the individual cycle 4 modulus results from all test strips for a given treatment on a given fabric type. The reported secant modulus is calculated at the maximum strain for each fabric type.

[0169] Brookfield Viscosity Measurement Brookfield viscosity is measured using a Brookfield DV-E viscometer. The liquid is placed in a glass bottle, the width of which is approximately 5.5-6.5 cm, and the height of which is approximately 9-11 cm. For viscosities below 500 cPs, spindle LV2 is used at 60 RPM. For viscosities between 500 and 2,000 cPs, spindle LV3 is used at 60 RPM. The test is performed according to the instrument's instructions. Initial Brookfield viscosity is defined as the Brookfield viscosity measured within 24 hours of preparation of the composition.

[0170] Method for determining the iodine value of quaternary ammonium ester compounds The iodine value of the quaternary ammonium ester fabric compound is the iodine value of the parent fatty acid that forms the fabric conditioning active and is defined as the number of grams of iodine that will react with 100 grams of the parent fatty acid that forms the fabric conditioning active.

[0171] First, hydrolyze the quaternary ammonium ester compound according to the following protocol: Mix 25 g of the fabric treatment composition with 50 mL of water and 0.3 mL of sodium hydroxide (50% active). Boil the mixture on a hot plate for at least 1 hour, avoiding drying. After 1 hour, allow the mixture to cool and adjust the pH to neutral (pH 6-8) with 25% sulfuric acid using pH strips or a calibrated pH electrode.

[0172] The fatty acids are then extracted from the mixture by acidic liquid-liquid extraction with hexane or petroleum ether: the sample mixture is diluted to 160 mL with water / ethanol (1:1) in an extraction cylinder, and 5 grams of sodium chloride, 0.3 mL of sulfuric acid (25% active), and 50 mL of hexane are added. The cylinder is capped and shaken for at least 1 minute. The cylinder is then allowed to stand until two layers form. The top layer, containing the fatty acids in hexane, is transferred to another receiver. The hexane is then evaporated using a hot plate, leaving behind the extracted fatty acids.

[0173] The iodine value of the parent fatty acid forming the fabric conditioning active is then measured according to ISO 3961:2013. The method for calculating the iodine value of the parent fatty acid involves dissolving a specified amount (0.1–3 g) in 15 mL of chloroform. The dissolved parent fatty acid is then reacted with 25 mL of iodine monochloride in 0.1 M acetic acid solution. To this, 20 mL of 10% potassium iodide solution and 150 mL of deionized water are added. After the halogen addition, the excess iodine monochloride is measured by titration with 0.1 M sodium thiosulfate solution in the presence of blue starch indicator powder. Simultaneously, a blank is measured under the same conditions with the same amounts of reagents. The iodine value can be calculated by the difference between the amount of sodium thiosulfate used in the blank and the amount used to react with the parent fatty acid.

[0174] Method for measuring fatty acid chain length distribution The fatty acid chain length distribution of a quaternary ammonium ester fabric conditioning active refers to the chain length distribution of the parent fatty acids that form the fabric conditioning active. It can be measured on the quaternary ammonium ester conditioning active or on the fatty acids extracted from a fabric softener composition, as described in the method for determining the iodine value of quaternary ammonium ester fabric conditioning actives. The fatty acid chain length distribution was measured by dissolving 0.2 g of the quaternary ammonium ester conditioning active or the extracted fatty acid in 3 mL of 2-butanol, adding three glass beads, and vortexing the sample at high speed for 4 minutes. An aliquot of this extract was then transferred to a 2 mL gas chromatography vial, which was then injected into the gas chromatograph inlet (250 °C) of an Agilent GC6890N, and the resulting by-products were separated on a DB-5ms column (30 m x 250 μm x 1.0 μm, 2.0 mL / min). These by-products were identified using a mass spectrometer (Agilent MSD5973N, Chemstation software version E.02.02) to measure the peak areas of the corresponding fatty acid chain lengths. The fatty acid chain length distribution was determined by the relative ratio of the peak area corresponding to each fatty acid chain length of interest compared to the sum of all peaks corresponding to all fatty acid chain lengths.

[0175] Volume-weighted median inclusion body size Inclusion body size is measured using an Accusizer 780A manufactured by Encapsulate Sizing Systems (Santa Barbara, CA). The instrument is calibrated from 0 to 300 μm using Duke inclusion body size standards. Samples for inclusion body size assessment are prepared by diluting approximately 1 g of emulsion, if measuring the volume-weighted median inclusion body size of an emulsion, or 1 g of capsule slurry, if measuring the volume-weighted median inclusion body size of finished capsules, into approximately 5 g of deionized water, and further diluting approximately 1 g of this solution into approximately 25 g of water.

[0176] Using the auto-dilution feature, approximately 1g of the most diluted sample is added to the Accusizer and the test is started. The Accusizer should read above 9200 counts / second. If the count is below 9200, additional sample should be added. The Accusizer will dilute the test sample until it reaches 9200 counts / second and begin the evaluation. Two minutes into the test, the Accusizer will display the results, including the volume-weighted median size.

[0177] The broadness index can be calculated by determining the inclusion body size beyond which 95% of the cumulative inclusion body volume is measured (95% size), the inclusion body size beyond which 5% of the cumulative inclusion body volume is measured (5% size), and the volume-weighted median size (50% size: both the inclusion body volume above and below this size are 50% of the inclusion body volume). Broadness index (5) = ((95% size) - (5% size) / 50% size).

[0178] Method for analyzing headspace freshness in fabrics To prepare the fabric for analysis, one 2.54 cm x 5.08 cm piece of cotton fabric was cut from the cotton terry fabric prepared and treated according to the method described above. Each piece was placed in a 20 mL headspace vial and allowed to re-equilibrate for 4 hours in a humidity and temperature controlled room (21°C / 50% humidity). After 4 hours, the vials were capped and analyzed via headspace solid-phase microextraction / gas chromatography / mass spectrometry.

[0179] Equipment used for analysis: Gas chromatograph 7890B equipped with a mass selective detector (5977B) (MSD) and Chemstation quantitative package, Gerstel multipurpose sampler equipped with a solid phase microextraction (SPME) probe or similar system, divinylbenzene / carboxene / polydimethylsiloxane SPME fiber (or similar fiber) from Supleco part #57298-U, nominal diameter 30 m x 0.25 mm, film thickness 0.25 μm, J&W 122-5532UI DB-5, 20 mL

[0180] The parameters of the Gerstel autosampler are as follows: SPME - from incubator, incubation temperature - 65°C, incubation time - 10.00 min sample parameters, vial penetration volume - 22.00 mm, extraction time - 5.00 min, injection penetration volume - 54.00 mm, desorption time - 300 sec.

[0181] The GC oven parameters were as follows: for the front SS inlet He, mode - splitless, heater - 270 °C, GC runtime - 14.28 min. For the oven, initial temperature - 40 °C, hold time - 0.5 min, heating program - rate 17 °C / min, temperature 270 °C, hold time 0.25 min.

[0182] The MSD parameters are as follows: run in scan mode with a minimum range of 35-350 m / z, and a calibration curve is generated from standard fragrance material quantification software for each fragrance ingredient, and the amount is calculated using the quantification software for each fragrance ingredient in Chemstation software (or similar quantification software). [Example]

[0183] The examples provided below are intended to be illustrative and not limiting in nature.

[0184] For the following formulation examples, unless otherwise indicated, ingredients are identified according to the following key:

[0185] [Table 1]

[0186] Example 1. Preparation of quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan These examples describe the preparation of a quaternary ammonium poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether derivative. Specifically, trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl poly alpha-1,3-glucan was prepared.

[0187] A. Preparation 1 A four-neck, 1 L round-bottom flask equipped with a metal / mechanical stirring rod, thermocouple, addition funnel, and condenser topped with a N2 inlet was charged with 130.0 g (0.325 mol) of wet cake glucan (40.5 wt% glucan, DPw 800 (~120,000 MW), ground to 180-300 microns, containing 52.7 g of glucan and 77 g of water) and 300 mL of isopropanol. The mixture was stirred (20-26 °C) while 34.6 g of 50 wt% sodium hydroxide solution was added over 10 minutes. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes and then heated to 60 °C. 3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (107 g, 60% aqueous solution) was added over 5 minutes. The reaction was stirred at 58-61 °C for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was very viscous and was cooled to approximately 35°C and filtered to give a wet cake (attempts were made to remove as much liquid as possible using house vacuum and a press). The wet cake was mixed with water (3 L) and treated with HCl (18.5 wt%) to a pH of approximately 7. The mixture was filtered to remove any solids. Very little solid was collected. The filtrate was further purified by TFF (MWCO 30K PES membrane). The retentate was dried to give a solid (71.1 g). Based on NMR, the DS is 0.49 for the cationic polyglucan.

[0188] B. Preparation 2 10g of poly alpha-1,3-glucan (M wA solution of 1,3-trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl ester (weight average molecular weight = 168,000) was added to 100 mL of isopropanol in a 500 mL round-bottom flask equipped with a thermocouple for temperature monitoring, a condenser connected to a recirculating bath, and a magnetic stir bar. 30 mL of sodium hydroxide (17.5% solution) was added dropwise to the mixture, which was then heated to 25°C on a hot plate. The mixture was stirred for 1 hour and then warmed to 55°C. 3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl-trimethylammonium chloride (31.25 g) was then added to provide a reaction mixture that was held at 55°C for 1.5 hours and then neutralized with 90% acetic acid. The solid thus formed (trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl poly α-1,3-glucan) was collected by vacuum filtration, washed four times with ethanol (95%), dried under vacuum at 20-25°C, and analyzed by NMR and SEC to determine the molecular weight and DoS.

[0189] Additional samples of trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl poly alpha-1,3-glucan were synthesized according to the method described above with certain process variations. W A poly alpha-1,3-glucan sample having the formula (I) was used as the starting material, and different amounts of etherification agent (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl-trimethylammonium chloride) were used. The reaction time (starting with the addition of the etherification agent and ending with neutralization) was also varied. These various process variables and the resulting DoS measurements of the quaternary ammonium glucan ether product are listed in Table 1.

[0190] [Table 2] a The reaction time was measured from the time the etherification agent was added to the time the reaction was neutralized.

[0191] Example 2. Exemplary Liquid Fabric Strengtheners The liquid fabric enhancer can be prepared by mixing the listed ingredients in the proportions shown in Table 2. Unless otherwise specified, percentages are by weight of the active ingredient.

[0192] [Table 3]

[0193] Example 3. Cationic polyglucan improves the secant modulus of fabrics The following tests were carried out to demonstrate that the presence of certain cationic polyglucan compounds can improve the performance of liquid conditioning compositions at two different levels of fabric softening active (8% and 4% by weight).

[0194] Fabrics are treated according to the fabric preparation method described above. The liquid conditioning compositions are liquid fabric strengtheners according to the formulas shown in Table 3 below. Formulas III and V contain a cationic polyglucan compound, while Formulas II and IV, as comparative examples, do not. For each example, 49.5 g / dose of fabric strengthener composition is provided. After treatment, the secant modulus of the fabric is determined using an Instron instrument according to the method described above. The results are shown in Table 3 below.

[0195] [Table 4] 1 Polyglucan ether: a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure; SEC (MW) = 140,000; cation DoS = 0.5; substituted with trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups

[0196] As shown in Table 3, the presence of polyglucan compounds reduces the secant modulus of the fabric, which is typically associated with increased softness.

[0197] Example 4. Effect of molecular weight The following test was performed to demonstrate the effect of molecular weight of the cationic polyglucan compound on secant modulus values.

[0198] Fabrics are treated according to the fabric preparation method described above. The liquid conditioning composition is a liquid fabric strengthener according to the formula shown in Example 2 above, and the cationic polyglucan compound is varied as shown below. For each example, 60 g / dose of the liquid conditioning composition is provided. After treatment, the secant modulus of the fabric is determined using an Instron instrument according to the method described above. The results are shown in Tables 4A and 4B.

[0199] [Table 5]

[0200] [Table 6]

[0201] Lower secant coefficient values ​​are associated with increased flexibility. Thus, the data in Tables 4A and 4B show that polymers according to the present disclosure having a weight average molecular weight of, for example, greater than 78,000 daltons and less than 242,000 daltons (preferably about 99,000 to about 150,000 daltons) provide improved flexibility benefits compared to the comparative compounds in the formulations tested.

[0202] Example 5. Effect of degree of cation substitution The following test is carried out to demonstrate the effect of the degree of cation substitution of cationic polyglucan compounds on the secant modulus values: Polymers of similar molecular weight but different degrees of cation substitution (DoS) are selected.

[0203] Fabrics are treated according to the fabric preparation method described above. The liquid conditioning composition is a liquid fabric strengthener according to the formula shown in Example 2 above, and the cationic polyglucan compound is varied as shown below. For each example, enough composition is added to provide 9.6 grams of softening active per dose. After treatment, the secant modulus of the fabric is determined using an Instron instrument according to the method described above. The results are shown in Table 5.

[0204] [Table 7]

[0205] Lower secant coefficient values ​​are associated with increased softness. Thus, the data in Table 5 indicate that increasing the degree of cation substitution (DoS), at least up to a certain point, can provide improved softness benefits in liquid fabric strengthening compositions.

[0206] Example 6. Comparison of Polyglucans to Other Polysaccharides The following tests were performed to demonstrate the relative effectiveness of cationic polyglucan compounds compared to other cationic polysaccharide compounds.

[0207] Liquid conditioning compositions having formulas according to Table 6A are prepared using different cationic polysaccharides as shown below.

[0208] [Table 8]

[0209] Fabrics are treated according to the fabric preparation method described above. The liquid conditioning compositions are liquid fabric strengtheners according to the formula shown in Example 2 above, with the cationic polysaccharide varied as indicated below. A non-polysaccharide control is also prepared (Example 11 below). For each example, sufficient composition is added to provide 3 grams of softening active per dose. After treatment, the secant modulus of the fabrics is determined using an Instron instrument according to the method described above. Additionally, the Brookfield viscosity of each liquid conditioning composition is determined according to the method described above. The results are shown in Table 6B.

[0210] [Table 9] 1 LR400: Polyquaternium-10; SEC (MW) = 400,000; Cation DoS = 0.19 2Celquat L200: Polyquaternium-4; SEC (MW) = 303,000; Cation DoS = 0.45 3 Polyglucan ether: a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure; SEC (MW) = 145,000; cation DoS = 0.50; substituted with trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups

[0211] The results in Table 6B show that the glucan ether compounds according to the present disclosure can provide softening benefits (as indicated by the secant modulus data) similar to those provided by other known cationic polysaccharides. However, the product viscosity associated with the glucan ether compounds is relatively lower than that of other compositions. Lower viscosity can improve the dispensing experience and reduce mechanical residue.

[0212] Example 7. Freshness examples of cationic polyglucans in liquid fabric enhancers The following test was carried out to demonstrate that the presence of certain cationic polyglucan compounds can improve the freshness performance of liquid conditioning compositions.

[0213] Fabric is treated according to the fabric preparation method described above. The liquid conditioning composition is a liquid fabric strengthening agent according to the formula shown in Table 7 below. Formula VIII contains a cationic polyglucan compound, while Formula VII, as a comparative example, does not. For each example, 48.5 grams of liquid fabric strengthening agent is added per dose. After treatment, fabric headspace analysis is performed using a gas chromatography instrument according to the method described above. The results are shown in Table 7 below.

[0214] [Table 10] 1 Polyglucan ether: a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure; SEC (MW) = 145,000; cation DoS = 0.50; substituted with trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups

[0215] As shown in Table 7, fabrics treated with Formulation VIII provide a higher amount of perfume material in the headspace.

[0216] Example 8. Additional Liquid Fabric Enhancer Examples Table 8 shows additional exemplary liquid fabric enhancer compositions.

[0217] [Table 11]

[0218] Example 9. Additive formulation and softening effect This example demonstrates the specific effect of cationic polyglucan compounds in solid pastille additive formulations. Fabrics were treated according to the fabric preparation method described above, and the pastille additive was added during the wash cycle. The pastille additive compositions were according to the formulas shown in Table 9 below. Formula XV contained the cationic polyglucan compound, while Formula XIV, as a comparative example, did not. For each example, 32 g of pastille additive formulation was added per dose. After treatment, the secant coefficient was determined using an Instron instrument according to the method described above. The results are shown in Table 9 below.

[0219] [Table 12] 1 PEG: polyethylene glycol (PLURIOL E8000, manufactured by BASF) 2 Polyglucan ether: Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure; SEC (MW) = 139,000; cation DoS = 0.40; substituted with trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups

[0220] As shown in Table 9, fabrics treated with Formulation XV provided relatively lower secant modulus values ​​compared to comparative Formulation XIV, indicating improved softness.

[0221] Example 10. Detergent formulation and perfume deposition This example demonstrates the specific effect of cationic polyglucan compounds in heavy-duty liquid detergents. More specifically, cationic polyglucan compounds are added to a liquid detergent composition (Liquid GAIN®, manufactured by The Procter & Gamble Company), and then fabrics are treated with the detergent. The treated fabrics are evaluated for average perfume deposition, which is compared with fabrics treated with unmodified detergent.

[0222] The average perfume deposition on fabric is determined as follows: A set volume of alcohol-based solvent is used to extract a weighed amount of fabric to remove perfume components. The solute is then combined with an internal standard and injected into a GC-MS. Typical chromatographic techniques are used to identify and normalize the perfume peak to a quantitative value.

[0223] The results are shown in Table 10 below.

[0224] [Table 13] 1 Polyglucan ether: Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure; SEC (MW) = 139,000; cation DoS = 0.40; substituted with trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups

[0225] The results in Table 1 show that liquid laundry detergents containing polyglucans according to the present disclosure resulted in a relative increase in perfume deposition.

[0226] Example 11. Detergent and Softener In this example, a commercially available heavy-duty laundry detergent (liquid BOLD® detergent, sold in Japan, manufactured by Procter & Gamble) is provided. A polyglucan according to the present disclosure is provided as part of the detergent. Fabric samples are washed with each detergent and scored for softness by a panel. The results are provided in Table 11.

[0227] [Table 14] 1 Polyglucan ether: Poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound according to the present disclosure; SEC (MW) = 139,000; cation DoS = 0.40; substituted with trimethylammonium hydroxypropyl groups

[0228] The results in Table 11 show that liquid laundry detergents containing polyglucans according to the present disclosure resulted in relatively softer fabrics.

[0229] Dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​recited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."

[0230] All documents cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patents or patent applications, and any patent applications or patents to which this application claims priority or benefit, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, unless expressly stated to the contrary. The citation of any document shall not be deemed to be prior art to any invention disclosed or claimed herein, or to teach, suggest, or disclose such invention, either alone or in combination with any other reference(s). Furthermore, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern.

[0231] While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. 1. A fabric conditioning composition comprising: (a) a weight average molecular weight of 240 kilodaltons to 350 kilodaltons; and (b) a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound characterized by a degree of cationic substitution of 0.3 to 0.8; a depositable conditioning active selected from the group consisting of a softening active, a freshness active, or a combination thereof; Including, the softening active, if present, is selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium ester compounds, silicones, non-ester quaternary ammonium compounds, amines, fatty acid esters, sucrose esters, dispersible polyolefins, polysaccharides, fatty acids, softening or conditioning oils, polymer latexes, or combinations thereof; A fabric conditioning composition wherein said freshness active, if present, is selected from the group consisting of a free perfume, a pro-perfume, a perfume delivery system, a malodor control agent, or mixtures thereof.

2. 10. The fabric conditioning composition of claim 1, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound comprises a backbone that is substantially linear.

3. 3. The fabric conditioning composition of claim 1, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound comprises 425 to 1200 structural units having the following structure: 【Chemistry 1】 wherein each R is independently H or a positively charged organic group.

4. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is substituted with positively charged organic groups comprising substituted ammonium groups.

5. 5. The fabric conditioning composition of claim 1, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is substituted with at least one positively charged organic group comprising an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group.

6. 6. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the degree of substitution is from 0.4 to 0.

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7. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising from 0.01% to 3% of said poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound, by weight of the composition.

8. 8. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is derived from a polysaccharide backbone characterized by a weight average molecular weight determined before substitution of from 90 kilodaltons to 190 kilodaltons.

9. the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound is provided as a premix; the premix comprises 5% to 20% by weight of the premix of the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound; The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the premix further comprises water.

10. the freshness active further comprises a fragrance delivery system; The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the perfume delivery system comprises encapsulates.

11. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the fabric conditioning composition is in the form of a liquid composition.

12. The fabric conditioning composition is －１ and 21°C, 1 to 1500 centipoise (1 to 1500 mPa ＊ 12. The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 11, which is a liquid characterized by a viscosity of

13. the fabric conditioning composition is in the form of particles; each particle having a mass between 1 mg and 1 gram; The fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the particles comprise the poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound dispersed in a water-soluble carrier.

14. 1. A method for conditioning a fabric, comprising: contacting a fabric with the fabric conditioning composition of any one of claims 1 to 13 in the presence of water; The process of rinsing the surface with water, A method comprising:

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