Abstract: This invention relates to the production of oil-in-water emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers. More particularly, this invention relates to methods for the production of novel hydrophobically modified proteins which may be used as emulsifiers or to stabilize emulsions.This invention also relates to products incorporating these hydrophobically modified protein emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers. These compounds may be used in many applications such as paints, dyes and cosmetics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 27, 1990
Date of Patent:
May 18, 1993
Assignee:
Emulsan Biotechnologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Eirik Nestaas, Kevin R. Hrebenar, Jerome M. Lewis, George M. Whitesides
Abstract: Personal care products comprising bioemulsifiers, for example, those produced by Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, are provided. Use of such personal care products result in beneficial effects to skin and hair.