Fabric softener

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materials by function> > additive (material)

Descripción

Treatment added to laundered fabrics to make them softer. Historical softeners were typically based on water emulsion of soap and oils. Contemporary softeners are primarily based on quaternary ammonium salts.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300386601

Otros términos

  • fabric softeners [en]
  • softener, fabric [en]