QUATERNARY FATTY ACID TRIETHANOLAMINE ESTER SALTS AND THEIR USE AS FABRIC SOFTENERS

摘要

The present invention relates to biodegradable softener compounds of the formula (1): [(R)4-m-N(+)-[(CH¿2?)n-Y-R?1]¿m] X(-) with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided. The softener can be incorporated into softener compositions to form solid and liquid compositions, including liquid dispersions and clear compositions.