Abstract: Relatively low VOC hair styling compositions which provide good style retention without unacceptable stickiness or stiffness are disclosed. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of a hair styling polymer; and a carrier comprising at least about 0.5% to about 99.9%, by weight of the composition, of a first solvent selected from the group consisting of water; water soluble organic solvents; organic solvents which are strongly to moderately strong in hydrogen bonding parameter; and mixtures thereof; wherein the first solvent is other than C1-C3 monohydric alcohol, C1-C3 ketone, and C1-C3 ether; and from about 0% to about 55%, by weight of the composition, of a second solvent selected from the group consisting of C1-C3 monohydric alcohols, C1-C3 ketones, C1-C3 ethers, and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition is characterized by having a Stiffness Value (SV) and a Curl Retention Index (CRI), wherein SV.gtoreq.[(0.703.times.CRI)-0.425)].

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair conditioning compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a monohydric, fatty alcohol having a melting point of 30.degree. C. or lower; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of a polymer of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and mixtures thereof, having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, and mixtures thereof; and n has an average value of from about 2,000 to about 14,000; from 0% to about 20%, by weight, of a conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactants, cationic polymers, nonvolatile silicones, nonvolatile hydrocarbons, saturated C.sub.14 to C.sub.22 straight chain fatty alcohols, nonvolatile hydrocarbon esters, and mixtures thereof; and water.

Abstract: Hair compositions which provide improved styling and conditioning properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise from about 0.01% to about 20% of an anionic hair styling polymer comprising acrylate groups; from about 0.01% to about 10% of a zwitterionic hair conditioning polymer; and from about 0.5% to about 99.9% of a carrier comprising a solvent (for the hair styling polymer and the hair conditioning polymer) selected from the group consisting of water; water soluble, organic solvents; organic solvents which are strongly to moderately strong in hydrogen-bonding parameter; and mixtures thereof. These compositions provide superior style achievement and improved long lasting hold even though anionic polymer based wet styling products typically result in poor wet combing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method of making hydrophobic and hydrophilic graft polymers, which method comprises the steps of (a) reacting copolymerizable monomers to form an organic polymeric backbone having a weight average molecular weight of from about 15,000 grams/mole to about 200,000 grams/mole and a plurality of organic halide moieties covalently bonded to the polymeric backbone and pendant from the polymeric backbone and then, without a separate purification or isolation step; (b) reacting copolymerizable monomers with the organic halide moieties of the polymeric backbone by atom transfer free radical polymerization in the presence of a catalytic amount of a Cu(I) salt or other transition metal species complexed to a ligand suitable for solubilizing the salt in the reaction mixture to form a plurality of polymeric side chains covalently bonded to the polymeric backbone and pendant from the polymeric backbone and having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 grams/mole to about 200,000 grams/

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which comprise from about 5% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants having an attached group that is anionic at the pH of the composition, and combinations thereof; from about 0.025% to about 3% by weight of an organic cationic polymer having a cationic charge density of from about 0.2 meq/gm to about 7 meq/gm and a molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 10 million; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a water-insoluble hair styling polymer; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a water-insoluble volatile solvent; and from about 0.005% to about 2.0% by weight a crystalline hydroxyl-containing stabilizing agent; and from about 26.5% to about 94.9% by weight water. The composition provides improved spreading efficiency of the styling polymer onto hair, thus providing improved styling performance from the shampoo composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions which comprise from about 0.01% to about 60% by weight of an antiperspirant and/or deodorant active; from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a volatile, nonpolar hydrocarbon liquid having a solubility parameter of less than about 7.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 and a vapor pressure as measured at 25.degree. C. of from about 0.01 mmHg to about 6.0 mmHg; and from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a skin irritation-mitigating material having a vapor pressure equal to or less than that of the volatile, nonpolar hydrocarbon liquid, preferably a silicone-containing liquid; wherein the weight ratio of the volatile, nonpolar hydrocarbon liquid to the mitigating material is from about 5:1 to about 1:50.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiperspirant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of solubilized or solid antiperspirant active and from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a carrier which comprises 1,2-hexanediol, preferably in combination with a volatile silicone liquid carrier and dimethiconol as a coupling agent. The 1,2-hexanediol carrier is a highly effective coupling agent and is milder to the skin when applied topically to the axilla or other areas of the skin as compared to many other polyol-containing carriers. Preferred are antiperspirant compositions containing solubilized antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant gel-solid sticks which comprise from about 0.5% to about 60% by weight of antiperspirant active; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a gellant; from about 1% to about 50% by weight of nonpolar volatile hydrocarbon solvent having a solubility parameter of less than 8 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5, a vapor pressure of from about 0.0 1 mmHg to about 6 mmHg, and an average boiling point of less than about 250.degree. C.; and from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a polar, water-miscible solvent having a solubility parameter of from 12.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 to about 25 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 ; wherein the composition has a visible residue index of from about 11 to about 30 L-value, a product hardness of from about 500 gram.cndot.force to about 5,000 gram.cndot.force, and a ratio of an elastic to viscous moduli of from about 0.1 to about 100.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions which comprise (a) from about 3% to about 40% by weight of a coupling agent comprising a combination of hexylene glycol and a hydrocarbon oil wherein the weight ratio of hexylene glycol to hydrocarbon oil is from about 1:2 to about 1:20; from about 0.5% to about 60% by weight of an antiperspirant active; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a gellant selected from the group consisting of fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid amides, n-acyl amino acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof; and from about 10% to about 80% by weight of a volatile liquid carrier. The use of a combination of hexylene glycol and a hydrocarbon oil provides for improved coupling benefits at lower coupler concentrations, and allows for the formulation of an antiperspirant composition with good antiperspirant and aesthetic performance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel enteric-coated oral dosage form of a risedronate active ingredient comprised of a safe and effective amount of a pharmaceutical compostion which is comprised of a risedronate active ingredient and pharmaceutically-acceptable excipients. Said dosage forms prohibit the exposure of the risedronate active ingredient to the epichelial and mucosal tissues of the buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach and thereby protects said tissues from erosion, ulceration or other like irritation. Accordingly, the said dosage forms effect the delivery to the lower intestinal tract of said human or other mammal of a safe and effective amount of the risedronate active ingredient, and substantially alleviate the esophagitis or esophageal irritation which sometimes accompanies the oral administration of risedronate active ingredients.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous conditioning shampoo compositions comprising an anionic detersive surfactant component; an organic, cationic, hair conditioning polymer, and from about 0.01% to about 1.0% by weight of a water insoluble, synthetic ester having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 300 centipoise, and which conforms to either of the following formuls ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group, having from 7 to 9 carbon atoms; n is a positive integer having a value of from 2 to 4; R.sup.2 is an alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group, having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms; and Y is an alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxy or carboxy substituted alkyl or alkenyl, having from about 2 to about 20 carbon atoms; and an organic, water insoluble, conditioning oil having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 300 centipoise, selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon oils, fatty esters other than the above synthetic esters, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to conditioning shampoo compositions which comprise (A) from about 5% to about 50% by weight of an anionic surfactant component selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants having an attached group that is anionic at the pH of the composition, and combinations thereof; (B) from about 0.05% to about 3% by weight of an organic, cationic, hair conditioning polymer; (C) from about 0.01% to about 1.0% by weight of a water insoluble, synthetic ester having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 300 centipoise, and which conforms to either of the following formulas ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group, having from 7 to 9 carbon atoms; n is a positive integer having a value of from 2 to 4; R.sup.

Abstract: Urethane-containing amino steroids having the general chemical formula: ##STR1## wherein a, b, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.14 and Z are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical composition and the use of the compounds/composition in the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal care compositions comprising (a) from about 0.1% to about 99.85% by weight of a malodor-producing liquid carrier, malodor-producing polymer, or combination thereof, and (b) from about 0.005% to about 2.5% by weight of an odor masking base. The base comprises from about 15% to about 75% by weight of the base of an ionone perfume having a boiling point of more than about 250.degree. C., from about 5% to about 65% by weight of the base of a musk having a boiling point of more than about 250.degree. C., and from about 20% to about 80% by weight of the base of a highly volatile perfume having a boiling point of less than about 250.degree. C. The odor masking base of the composition helps to mask the malodor of the malodor-producing polymer and/or malodor-producing liquid carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick deodorant composition comprising: a. from about 0.5% to about 10.0% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of an astringent metal salt active; b. a stable, anhydrous base component comprising: i. from about 5% to about 40% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a solidifying agent selected from the group consisting of the high melting point waxes; and low melting point wax fatty alcohols, fatty acid esters and fatty acid amides, having fatty chains of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; ii. from about 20% to about 70% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a volatile emollients; iii. from about 10% to about 50% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of non-volatile emollients; and c. from about 0.05% to about 10% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a solubilizing agent having a hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) value of greater than about 10.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous gel deodorant compositions comprising from about 0.001% to about 50% by weight of deodorant active, fragrance, or combination thereof, from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of a gellant; from about 1% to about 50% by weight of a nonpolar volatile solvent having a solubility parameter of less than 8.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5, a vapor pressure of from about 0.01 mm Hg to about 6 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., and a boiling point at 1 atm of less than about 250.degree. C.; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a polar solvent having a solubility parameter of from 12.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 to about 25 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 and optionally a moderately polar solvent having a solubility parameter of from about 8.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 to less than 12.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5, preferably 1,2-hexanediol. Other preferred embodiments include those which contain combinations of triclosan and triclocarban for improved deodorant efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2 ) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20 % by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5 % to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant cream compositions which have a penetration force value of from about 20 gram.force to about 500 gram.force, and comprise (a) from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a volatile silicone material; (b) from about 5% to about 35% of a particulate antiperspirant active; and (c) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a gellant material comprising glyceryl tribehenate and other triglycerides wherein at least about 75% of the esterified fatty acid moieties of said other triglycerides have from about 18 to about 36 carbon atoms, and the molar ratio of glyceryl tribehenate to said other triglycerides is from about 20:1 to about 1:1. The compositions preferably further comprise a residue masking material.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.