Abstract: A hairspray composition is described that includes a nonionic polymer and an anionic polymer. The nonionic polymer is formed from monomers having at least one unneutralized carboxylic acid. The anionic polymer is identical to the nonionic one, except that all of the carboxylic acid groups are in salt form. Advantageously, the composition further includes an acrylic resin, most especially an amphoteric one. Best results are achieved when the acrylic resin is neutralized with a relatively small cation such as potassium and a second cation of a water soluble fatty amine. These compositions employ water as the carrier and dimethyl ether as propellant.

Abstract: Hair spray compositions in aqueous based systems containing 80% or less of volatile organic compounds exhibit a loss of spray performance properties resulting from viscosity and surface tension increases. The addition of 0.6 to 5% of one or more hydrophobic additives selected from the group consisting of hexamethyl disiloxane, bisphenyl hexamethicone and isocetyl alcohol improves the spray characteristics by eliminating foaming at the spray actuator and on the hair.

Abstract: A low volatile organic compound hair spray composition in the form of a stable, clear, single phase microemulsion in which the particles therein have a diameter of less than 1 micron, consisting essentially of by weight,(a) a butyl half-ester of a copolymer of maleic anhydride and ethyl vinyl ether in an amount of about 2-10%, optionally neutralized up to 20 mole %,(b) poly(methyl vinyl ether) as a surface active polymer in an amount of at least 0.75 to 1 part of (a);(c) a secondary surfactant that is a polyethoxylated glyceryl fatty acid ester in an amount of at least 0.1%, and which has a hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance of greater than 10,(d) ethanol in an amount of 20 to 50%, and(e) water to 100%.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for setting the hair contains, in an aqueous or weakly hydroalcoholic medium, (a) 0.5 to 40 percent by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of a hydrodispersible polycondensate having sulfonate functions, and (b) 0.5 to 15 percent by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, of a hydrosoluble copolymer having at the same time patterns derived from vinyl acetate, at least one monomer having a neutralized carboxylic acid function and at least one monomer having cyclic ester function, the total neutralization amount of the said copolymer being greater than 80 percent. This composition exhibits excellent setting power while being removed very satisfactorily by washing with a shampoo.

Abstract: Aqueous acrylic polymer compositions comprising a copolymer of an alkyl acrylate, an alkyl methacrylate and one or more acrylate acids or salts thereof are disclosed. By introducing an alkoxylated surfactant having a surface tension of greater than about 32.2 dynes/cm and less than 48.2 dynes/cm, enhanced freeze-thaw stability can be obtained with the polymer compositions of the present invention. The polymer compositions are compatible in all-aqueous hairspray compositions, as well as those which contain up to about 80 weight percent volatile organic compounds, or more.

Abstract: Aqueous aerosol lacquer contains, in solution in water, a copolymer having repeating units derived from the polymerization of:(i) least one unsaturated sulphonic acid in a proportion of 30 to 90% by weight and having the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or the CH.sub.3 radical,X denotes --O-- or --NH--, andY denotes a linear or branched alkylene chain containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and(ii) at least one N-monoalkylacrylamide or methacrylamide in a proportion of 10 to 70% by weight and having the following general formula: ##STR2## in which: R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or --CH.sub.3 radical andR.sub.3 denotes a linear or branched radical containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms,the sulphonic acid functional groups of the copolymer being neutralized in a proportion of 40 to 70% with triethanolamine, and the propellent agent of the aerosol lacquer being dimethyl ether.

Abstract: Provided is a topical personal care composition, having improved drying time, said composition comprising: (a) a polysiloxane-grafted adhesive polymer; (b) a volatile, water insoluble solvent for said polysiloxane-grafted polymer; (c) a nonvolatile drying aid for said polysiloxane-grafted polymer which is soluble in said volatile solvent (b) at 45.degree. C. and is water insoluble at 25.degree. C., and is selected from the group consisting of silicone fluids and waxes having from 1 to about 100 siloxy units, silanes, and silicone resins and mixtures thereof; wherein the weight ratio of said polysiloxane-grafted polymer (a) to said drying aid (c) is about 100:1 or less.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair fixing compositions containing a natural based hydrolyzed zein fixative which has a selected molecular weight, the composition having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.

Abstract: A process for preparing dye compositions which comprises hydrolyzing an O-protected 5,6-dihydroxyindole with an alkaline material under anaerobic condition and the products made by such process.

Abstract: Hair fixative carboxylated polymers are stabilized in an aqueous emulsion by neutralization with a cosmetically acceptable organic or inorganic base, require no organic solvent, no propellant when dispensed in non-aerosol containers, and minimal organic propellant when dispensed in aerosol containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least one nonionic surface-active agent of the family of alkyl polyglycosides and/or a polyglycerolated nonionic surface-active agent and at least one polyetherurethane, as well as a process for cosmetic treatment consisting in applying to the skin or the hair a cosmetically effective amount of this composition.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are provided containing vinyl-silicone graft or block copolymers of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: Composition for slowing down hair loss and inducing and stimulating its growth, comprising a compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 denote H; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 denote H or an alkyl; R.sub.5 denotes H, an alkyl, an alkenyl, a cycloalkyl, an aryl, an arylalkyl, a hydroxyalkyl or an aminoalkyl; X denotes H, halogen, alkyl, nitro, benzoyloxy or --NHR.sub.6 where R.sub.6 denotes H, acyl or alkyl; Z denotes sulfur or oxygen, with the proviso that Z denotes sulfur when X denotes H or R.sub.5 denotes aryl; Y denotes oxygen or OSO.sub.3 ; as well as its physiologically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A 0% VOC, single phase hair spray composition of a water-insoluble polymer wherein substantially all the particles therein have a diameter of less than 1 micron, i.e. a microemulsion.

Abstract: An aqueous hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-soluble polymer having a solution viscosity at 10% in water of less than about 20,000 cps at 25.degree. C., and a latex of water-insoluble polymeric particles dispersed in water and having a glass transition temperature between 250 and 300.degree. K., the average particle size being no higher than about 3 microns. Preferably the latex particles are formed from respective monomers by emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: An 80% VOC, single phase aerosol hair spray composition based on greater than 15% hydrocarbons as propellant is described. The composition includes a predetermined small amount of dimethyl ether as cosolvent to assure solubilization of the hair fixative resin, alcohol, water and hydrocarbon components of the composition within a single phase.

Abstract: Modified ceramides are defined, together with their synthesis and compositions comprising them for topical application to human skin, hair and nails. The modified pseudoceramides have a structure: ##STR1## and an approximate summary is that R and R.sup.1 are aliphatic hydrocarbon, A is CH.sub.2, CHOR.sup.2, CH.dbd.CH or CHOY, and at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is sulphate, phosphate or similar. The presence of phosphate or sulphate facilitates skin absorption, after which the phosphate or sulphate is removed by enzymes present in vivo.

Abstract: Aqueous, anionic, acrylic polymer compositions comprising a copolymer of an alkyl acrylate, an alkyl methacrylate and one or more acrylate acids or salts thereof is disclosed. By controlling the particle size of the copolymer and introducing a surfactant, enhanced freeze-thaw stability can be obtained with the polymer compositions of the present invention. The polymer compositions are compatible in all-aqueous hairspray compositions, as well as those which contain up to about 80 weight percent volatile organic compounds, or more.

Abstract: This invention provides an aerosol preparation for topical use, primarily for skin cooling, which is novel in that it is propelled out in the form of a sherbet-like foam. The concentrate is based on water and a lower alcohol and a liquefied. petroleum gases and dimethyl ether is used as a propellant. By using the basic agent and the propellant in a specified ratio, a sherbet-like foam can be formed. The aerosol preparation may also incorporate a drug.

Abstract: A hairspray/hair setting composition comprising:a) 0.001-20% of a neutralizable hair fixative resin,b) 0.001-8% of a base, andc) 0.001-5% of an acid surfactant precursorin an alcohol or aqueous/alcohol carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new cationic surfactant compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical;R denotes methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl or benzyl; X denotes an inorganic or organic anion;n is between 2 and 15;w equals 0, 1 or 2;the group [C.sub.5 H.sub.6 N.sub.2 R.sup.+ ] representing the following structures, taken mixed or separately: ##STR2## as well as to their use as biocides.

Abstract: An aqueous, alcoholic or hydroalcholic composition containing one or more oligomers or prepolymers that are polymerized in-situ, while the oligomer(s) is in contact with the hair, for in-situ formation (polymerization) of a polymer. The oligomer compositions contain essentially no toxic, hazardous or harmful monomer(s), such as resorcinol.

Abstract: An aerosol composition packaged in a steel can is described. The composition includes water, a propellant and as a corrosion inhibitor, a small amount of ammonium benzoate. The corrosion inhibitor can further be supplemented with ammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: A clear hair spray composition exhibiting low drying times and low tack during use consisting essentially of, by weight of the composition,(a) 0-10% of a fixative resin that is a linear homopolymer or random copolymer including a monomer selected from the group consisting of a vinyl monomer and an acrylate monomer,(b) 0.01-10% of a hydrolyzed crosslinked maleic anhydride-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether copolymer,(c) 10-99.99% water, and(d) 0-80% alcohol.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair spray formulations which eliminate flaking. The hair spray formulations are based on (1) a sulfonate-containing, water-dispersible or water-dissipatible, linear polyester having a glass transition temperature of 33.degree. C. to 60.degree. C., (2) a polyethylene glycol ester of a mixture of caprylic and capric acids, (3) an alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acid having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and (4) water or a water/alcohol mixture.

Abstract: The hair fixative composition contains from about 2 to about 10 weight %, based on the weight of the composition, of a water-dispersible amorphous thermoplastic hair fixative polyester whose polymer chain is represented by the structure: ##STR1## wherein A is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid moiety, G is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic glycol residue, on the average there being 5 to 8 sodiosulfo substituents per molecule. The fixative polyester is in colloidal suspension in the composition. The composition further contains from about 0.1 to about 3 weight %, based on the weight of the composition, of a copolymer containing dimethylpolysiloxane and organo-modified methylsiloxane moieties. Such amount is sufficient to cause the composition to spread out on a hair shaft when the composition is applied to same. The composition also contains from 0 to about 25 weight %, based on the weight of the composition, of a lower alcohol and sufficient water to bring the composition to 100 weight %.

Abstract: A non-foaming, non-viscous, alcohol-free, water-based pressurized hair-fixative spray product for use as the total fill in an aerosol container by delivery from an actuated-valve of predetermined dimensions, particularly the vapor tap and stem orifice sizes.

Abstract: A hair spray composition exhibiting high curl retention, fast drying time, high rinse-out with low flaking and high shine characteristics comprised of fixative resins, silicone plasticizers and neutralizers in a crystal clear formulation which meets or exceeds the currently mandated alcohol requirements in a hand pump spray application.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol hair spray styling aid composition and method including a terpolymer of vinylpyrrolidone/ethyl methacrylate/methacrylic acid (at least partially neutralized 30-1004) monomers in an amount of about 1% to about 124 by weight of the composition, particularly about 2% to about 10% by weight of the composition; water in an amount of about 20% to about 804 by weight of the composition; and a dimethyl ether liquefied propellant gas in an amount of about 25% to about 40% based on the total weight of the aerosol composition.

Abstract: A film-forming resin which is a copolymer comprising specific monomers and a hair dressing composition containing the film-forming resin are disclosed. This film-forming resin is highly compatible in LPG and thus useful in the replacement of conventionally employed Freon gas by LPG. The hair dressing composition shows excellent effects including a good set-retention.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition designed to maintain the hair in place, containing, in a cosmetically medium, at least one oxazoline polymer of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical and n has a value such that the molecular weight is equal to at least 10,000 and at least one 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulphonic acid or its cosmetically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition is provided that includes a water-insoluble, dispersible polymeric resin having a viscosity of less than 2 centipoise at 25.degree. C. when dispersed at 10% in water; a water-soluble polymeric resin having a viscosity greater than 6 centipoise at 25.degree. C. when 10% is placed in water; and a water-soluble polymer of molecular weight greater than about 500,000. Illustrative of the water-insoluble resin is a diglycol/cyclohexanedimethanol/isophthalates/sulfoisophthalates polyester. Preferably the water-soluble polymeric resin is a copolymer of polyvinyl-pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate. The preferred water-soluble polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone, especially a polymer having molecular weight of around 630,000.

Abstract: This invention relates to aerosol hair spray formulations based on (1) a sulfonate-containing, water-dispersible or water-dissipatible, linear polyester having a glass transition temperature of about 36.degree. C. to about 40.degree. C. and (2) a water-soluble, polyvinyl lactam polymer. In addition, the formulations contain water as the liquid vehicle and a propellant. Such aerosol hair spray formulations do not contain any volatile organic compounds other than propellant yet exhibit fast drying times and excellent performance characteristics.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane microemulsion having an average particle size of from about 0.015 to about 0.05 microns by (A) forming an oil mixture by blending (1) an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane and (2) at least one surfactant, wherein at least one of the surfactants is insoluble in the amino-functional polyorganosiloxane; (B) dropwise adding an initial portion of water to the oil and surfactant mixture prepared in step (A), agitating the mixture formed in step (B) for a period of time sufficient to form a homogeneous mixture; (C) adding water to the homogeneous mixture formed in (B); and (D) adding a lower aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms or a mineral acid selected from HCl, H.sub.2 SO.sub.4, HNO.sub.3, HBr, or Hl to the mixture formed in (C) in an amount sufficient to provide the mixture with a pH of from about 4 to about 7, the acid reacting with the amino-functional polyorganosiloxane (A)(1) to form a water-soluble salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is of the formula: ##STR2## where R.sub.3 represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl; R.sub.2 is identical to R.sub.1 or is a halogen or a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkoxy or mono- or dialkylamino or is of the formulae (III) or (IV): ##STR3## where R.sub.5 is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl and n=0 or 1;R.sub.4 denotes H, OH or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy; ##STR4## Application of these compounds to the protection of the skin and hair against ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an organosilicon compound which is a hydrocarbon solvent free water soluble pre-hydrolyzed organofunctional silane having silsesquioxane characteristic. Hair care and fixative compositions including the silane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair spray composition is provided herein which is capable of delivering a fine finishing mist at a high resin solids level. The composition is substantially moisture resistant, provides a stiff resin film having excellent hair holding power, and has a relatively low concentration of volatile organic compounds therein. The composition of the invention attains its unique attributes by including therein a water soluble or dispersible alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) copolymer powders having a predetermined blend of two monomer components, one being PVP having a defined molecular weight (K-value 15-120, preferably 30-90) and concentration (80-99%, preferably 90-95%) and the other being an alkylene having a selected number of carbon atoms (C.sub.4 -C.sub.10, preferably (C.sub.6 -C.sub.8), linear or branched, in a defined concentration (1-20%, preferably 5-10%).

Abstract: A non-aerosol, low VOC, pump hair spray composition containing dimethoxymethane as cosolvent is described herein. The composition is applied by the user as a fine spray mist which dries rapidly on the hair, and provides a low curl droop and effective curl retention properties thereon. The composition consists essentially of a hair fixative polymer and a solvent mixture of alcohol, water and dimethoxymethane.

Abstract: A terpolymer suitable for use as a film former in hair setting compositions is obtainable by free radical polymerization of 10%-24% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 46%-74% by weight of tert-butyl acrylate or methacrylate and 16%-30% by weight of acrylic or methacrylic acid, whose carboxyl groups may be partially or completely neutralized with an organic amine, ammonia or a basic alkali metal compound and which has a K value of from 25 to 65.

Abstract: What is described herein is solution polymerization in acetone solvent of a monomer mixture of maleic anhydride, vinyl acetate and isobornyl acrylate or methacrylate.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol or non-aerosol hair styling aid or mousse composition, and method, including a water-soluble or water-dispersable fixative resin in an amount of about 2% to about 40% by weight of the compositon, particularly about 2% to about 15% by weight of the composition; an electrolyte; water in an amount of about 30% to about 90% by weight of the composition; alcohol in an amount of 0% to about 30% by weight; and, with the aerosol compositions, a liquefied propellant gas, such as dimethyl ether, in an amount of about 5% to about 50% based on the total weight of the aerosol composition.

Abstract: What is described herein is a high water content hair spray composition which forms uniform, fine spray patterns having rapid drying characteristics and which provides excellent curl retention, and reduced curl droop properties. These results are achieved herein by incorporating a surface active agent or agents into the hair spray composition which agent or agents substantially decreases the surface or interfacial tension of the hydroalcoholic phase of the composition during use. The decreased surface tension of the water-based composition along the length of the hair shaft enhances its spreading tendencies so that substantially no droplets can form upon application of the composition of the hair. The surface active agent preferably is a surface lactive lactam; and, most preferably an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, where the alkyl group is a C.sub.4 -C.sub.22, branched or linear, alkyl group.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an organosilicon compound which is a pre-hydrolyzed organofunctional silane having silsesquioxane characteristic. Hair fixative composition including the silane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair treating composition is disclosed which is a mixture of a film forming material and a solvent for the film forming material. The film forming material is an aminofunctional silicone resin formed by reacting a cyclic silylamine and a silicone resin. A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair employing the resin as the film forming material is described.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an aerosol spray for hair control contains a solvent; a film-forming tetrapolymer resulting from the copolymerization of (a) 5 to 10 wt. % acrylic acid, (b) 20 to 52 wt. % N,N-dimethylacrylamide, (c) 3 to 28 wt. % of N-tert-butylacrylamide, and (d) 20 to 45 wt. % ethyl methacrylate, the carboxylic acid functions of the tetrapolymer being at least partially neutralized with a mineral or organic base; and at least one non-halogen propellant gas. This spray provides excellent hair control, and the film-forming substance does not cause stickiness of the hair over time and is easily eliminated by washing with a shampoo.

Abstract: A hair-setting preparation which contains(1) a solution of at least one terpolymer in an anhydrous or water-containing organic solvent, the terpolymer having been prepared by the copolymerization of(a) an N-alkylacrylamide or N-alkylmethacrylamide having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, with(b) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl ester or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and with(c) an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated moncarboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid, and at least 50% of the carboxyl groups in the terpolymer having been neutralized by a lower organic base, and(2) a propellent which consists of at least 30% by weight, based on the total propellent, of a halogen-free propellent gas, in particular a hydrocarbon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair styling compositions comprising from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain hair styling polymers, from about 0.2% to about 20% of certain non-aqueous solvents for said hair styling polymers, and the balance, an aqueous base; wherein the hair styling polymer and the solvent therefor are dispersed as a separate fluid phase in the aqueous base of the hair styling composition.

Abstract: New polyaminoamides which filter ultraviolet radiation, process for their preparation and their use for protecting the skin and hair.

Abstract: An aerosol hair spray composition which provides both significantly increased holding power and decreased drying time contains about 3.5% to about 5% of a lower alkyl ester of an alkyl vinyl ether maleic-acid copolymer, from 50% to 80% of a lower aliphatic alcohol, from 0.53% to about 0.72% of a neutralizing agent, from 25% to about 35% of a propellant and the aerosol spray is maintained at 30 to 50 lbs./sq. inch and delivered at a rate of 0.4 to 0.8 grams/sec. at 70.degree. F.

Abstract: A hair treating composition for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair in the form of an unfilled moisture cured low strength silicone elastomer. Upon contact with moisture the compositions cure to provide improved style retention, body and shine.