Claims
- 1. A composition of matter consisting essentially of:
- (a) a biodegradable, ester linked fabric softener selected front the group consisting essentially of compounds having the formula (I) and (II), below: ##STR23## wherein Q is --O--C(O)-- or --C(O)--O-- or --O--C(O)--O-- or --NR.sup.4 --C(O)-- or --C(O)--NR.sup.4 --; or mixtures thereof;
- R.sup.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n -Q-T.sup.2 or T.sup.3 ;
- R.sup.2 is (CH.sub.2).sub.m -Q-T.sup.4 or T.sup.5 or R.sup.3 ;
- R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or H;
- R.sup.4 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl;
- T.sup.1, T.sup.2, T.sup.3, T.sup.4, T.sup.5 are the same or different C.sub.11 -C.sub.22 alkyl or alkenyl group;
- n and m are integers from 1 to 4; and
- X.sup.- is a softener-compatible anion;
- (b) a biodegradable ethylenediamine disuccinate chelating agent;
- (c) water soluble zinc salt; and
- (d) a liquid carrier;
- said composition being formulated at a pH of about 3.5 or below.
- 2. A composition according to claim 1 which additionally comprises a member selected from the group consisting of chlorine scavengers, dye transfer inhibiting agents, cellulase enzymes and mixtures thereof.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a file wrapper continuation of our copending application Ser. No. 08/372,068, filed Jan. 12, 1995.
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