Process for augmenting or enhancing aroma of headspace in dryer using fabric softener article containing 2-oxabicyclooctane derivative
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsMark A. Sprecker, Frederick L. Schmitt, Manfred H. Vock, Joaquin F. Vinals, Jacob Kiwala
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Abstract
Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a headspace above dried clothing subjected to the action of a dryer-added fabric softener article which dryer-added fabric softener article contains an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.
Claims2
A dryer-added fabric softening nonwoven fabric article comprising a non-woven cloth substrate, a substrate coating and an outer coating which comprises 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, which dryer-added fabric softening article is capable of imparting a minty and camphoraceous aroma with woody and piney undertones to the headspace in a dryer on operation thereof, the amount of said 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane being present in the dryer-added fabric softening article being from 0.01% up to 0.5% of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane based on the weight of said dryer-added fabric softening article.
A liquid or solid fabric softener composition comprising a liquid or solid fabric softener and imtimately admixed therewith from 0.01% up to 0.5% based on the weight of the liquid or solid fabric softener composition of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.
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