Clear, or translucent fabric softener compositions comprise fabric softener
compound, principal solvent system, and high electrolyte levels. The high
electrolyte level allows for a broader range of principal solvents to be
used and/or reduces the incidence of increased viscosity when low levels
of principal solvent are used. Phase stabilizers which are primarily
ethoxylated hydrophobic materials can be used to reduce the amount of
principal solvent that is needed and/or to stabilize the compositions in
the presence of the highest levels of electrolyte. Specific phase
stabilizers provide additional benefits including improved softening.
Specific electrolytes provide improved results. Addition of primary
solvents and/or phase stabilizers to the softener compounds can improve
the viscosity/handling of the compounds and the ability to create the
finished compositions.
