Abstract: The present invention relates to novel films prepared from a water dispersible thermoplastic resin and one or more silicone elastomers, which are optionally chemically modified to contain at least one internal plasticizer optionally including an emulsifier, which produce an integral film when placed on a substrate which exhibits unexpectedly exceptional characteristics of enhanced water resistance, wear, adhesion and transfer resistance characteristics as defined herein. These compositions may be further combined with components typically used in personal care products to produce personal care compositions, especially including lipsticks and color cosmetics, among numerous others.

Abstract: The invention describes the unexpected characteristics of blends, including crosslinked reaction products of elastomeric silicone polymers with various polyurethanes and their applications in personal care products.

Abstract: The invention describes the unexpected characteristics of blends, including crosslinked reaction products of elastomeric silicone polymers with various polyurethanes and their applications in personal care products.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of a number of hydrophilic silicone elastomers in various cosmetic and personal care products where they serve various functions such as emulsifiers, film forming agents, viscosity stabilizers, conditioning agents and protective barrier forming agents. Emulsions and personal care products based upon same are also described.

Abstract: Novel compositions comprising anionic-cationic complexes as conditioning agents for use in products that improve the appearance and feel of skin and hair are well known. This invention describes the use of additional cationic surfactant in combination with an anionic-cationic complex made from a fatty alkyl dialkylamine and a “dicarboxylic acid”, preferably a dimer acid. This combination provides exceptional conditioning for hair, improving both wet and dry combing. It also makes very stable oil-in-water emulsions, and adds a slippery feel and lubricity to shaving and skin cleaning products.

Abstract: The invention provides personal care products comprising fatty ethoxylated dimeric urethane compounds that enhance the viscosity of constituent water based surfactant systems. In compositions and methods of the invention, ethoxylated nonionic, urethane dimers increase the viscosity of water based surfactant systems and serve as thickeners. These thickeners produce clear solutions in combination with surfactants and can be made sufficiently water soluble to produce clear solutions in water. The thickeners are compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants and are functional and stable over a wide pH range.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel surfactant-free, multiphase sunscreen compositions that provide protection from the sun, have a unique visual appeal, and provide skin conditioning and moisturization. In a two-phase embodiment of the instant invention, the compositions are comprised of (1) a first layer comprising a high-density ester and sunscreen, and (2) a second aqueous layer, which is usually the top layer. In a three-phase embodiment of the instant invention, the compositions are comprised of (1) a first layer comprising a high-density ester and and sunscreen, (2) a second aqueous layer, and (3) a third oily layer. The high-density ester layer usually has a specific gravity that is greater than that of the aqueous layer and the aqueous layer usually has a specific gravity that is greater than the oily layer. In preferred embodiments, each phase is substantially clear and has a volume approximately equal to that of the other phase(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and use of polymeric urethane esters quats as an active ingredient for skin and hair contacting personal care compositions and products related thereto. These compositions are generally produced by the reaction of a trialkanolamine with a hydroxy fatty acid to produce a trialkanolamine fatty acid ester, which is then polymerized with a diisocyanate and in preferred embodiments, further reacted with a quaternizing agent to produce preferred quaternized compositions according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising polymeric tertiary amines of urethane esters and salts thereof. The compositions are generally derived from linear or branched chain compounds of synthetic or natural origin, preferably from trialkalnolamines that have been esterified with organic acids including long chain fatty acids and reacted with diisocyanate compounds to form urethane adducts. These adducts are in turn polymerized with organic acids to form polymeric urethane ester tertiary amine salts. The compositions of the present invention may be incorporated into personal care formulations such as cosmetics, toiletries and shampoos and into detergents to improve or modify at least two of the characteristics of such formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to monomeric and polymeric compositions based upon polymeric urethane surfactants which are derived from linear, branched, or aromatic compounds of synthetic or natural origin, preferably from tertiary amines and diisocyanate compounds. The urethane polymers of the present invention may be in the form of betaines, quaternium salts, tertiary amine salts or N-oxides. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated into personal care formulations such as cosmetics, dental care products and toiletries to improve at least one and preferably two or more characteristics of such formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dimeric urethane compounds derived from monohydric alcohols, generally fatty alcohols, and a diisocyanate according to the following reaction scheme: wherein R1 is selected from the group of saturated, unsaturated or halogen substituted linear, cyclic or branch-chained hydrocarbons and R2 is a linear, cyclic or branch-chained alkyl or aminoalkyl group ranging from two to 200 carbon atoms, preferably two to 50 carbons, more preferably 6 to 36 carbons, even 6 to 24 carbons, said urethane compound being substantially free from terminal hydroxyl groups.