Evaluation of Fabric Softener Formulations with High Concentrations of Cationic Surfactant

Abstract

AbstractThe study was an attempt to develop fabric softener formulations with a markedly higher content of active substances compared to traditional products. The assumption was to design the formulations in such a manner as to eliminate problems associated with the application of cationic surfactants at high concentrations, and to obtain products exhibiting a high level of quality (products characterized by functionality and usability expected by consumers). The selection of magnesium chloride concentration in products of this type was found to be related to the desired product concentration. It was also demonstrated that by adding salt to concentrated fabric softeners, it is possible to regulate their viscosity and dissolution time in water, and also reduce the viscoelastic properties which are undesirable in the process of manufacture of such products.