A liquid rinse-added fabric care composition that is characterized by at least two visually distinct phases when the composition is at rest and wherein at least one of the phases contains a fabric care agent is provided. The composition forms a temporary mixture when shaken that allows a consumer to dose a representative sample of the composition and spontaneously re-forms at least two visually distinct phases when allowed to remain at rest. The fabric care agents present in one or more phases of the composition may include fabric softener actives, color care agents, perfumes, antibacterial agents, malodor control agents, ultraviolet protection agents, anti-abrasion, anti-wear & fabric integrity agents, wrinkle control agents, and mixtures thereof. The composition should also contain less than about 5%, preferably less than about 3%, and even more preferably less than about 1% by weight of detergent actives. The composition optionally may contain an electrolyte, phase stabilizer, a phase separation inducing polymer and/or a solvent. Methods for delivering one or more fabric care benefits to a fabric during a laundering operation using the compositions are also disclosed. Methods for conveying information to a consumer concerning a multi-phase liquid rinse-added fabric care composition are also provided. An article of manufacture comprising a liquid rinse-added fabric care composition that has at least two visually distinct phases and a container that enables a consumer to view the visually distinct phases that are present in the composition is also described. Alternatively, the container may comprise a double walled cap and an insert for removing excess composition that may adhere to the cap.
本发明提供了一种液态冲洗添加型织物护理组合物,其特征是当组合物静止时,至少有两个视觉上不同的阶段,其中至少一个阶段含有织物护理剂。这种组合物在摇动时会形成暂时的混合物,消费者可以取用组合物的代表性样品,在静止时会自发地重新形成至少两个视觉上不同的阶段。存在于组合物的一个或多个阶段中的织物护理剂可包括织物柔软剂活性成分、颜色护理剂、香
水、抗菌剂、恶臭控制剂、紫外线防护剂、抗磨损剂、抗磨损和织物完整性剂、防皱剂及其混合物。按重量计,该组合物还应含有少于约 5%,最好少于约 3%,甚至更多,最好少于约 1%的洗涤活性剂。组合物可选择含有电解质、相稳定剂、相分离诱导聚合物和/或溶剂。此外,还公开了在使用组合物进行洗涤操作期间向织物提供一种或多种织物护理功效的方法。还提供了向消费者传递有关多相液体漂洗添加织物护理组合物信息的方法。此外,还介绍了一种制造品,该制造品包括至少有两个视觉上不同阶段的液体漂洗添加型织物护理组合物,以及一个能让消费者看到组合物中存在的视觉上不同阶段的容器。或者,容器可包括一个双壁盖和一个用于去除可能粘附在盖子上的多余成分的插件。