fabric softener

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Scope note
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.
fabric softener
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024