Abstract: The present invention deals with the preparation, compositions, and application of certain high molecular weight hydrophobic fluorine containing guerbet citrate esters. These materials are useful in personal care products, most importantly skin care products and in plastic lubrication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone isethionate polymers, useful as detergents and softeners for hair, and fiber and conditioners skin. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the reaction of a carboxy silicone with an isethionate to produce novel surface active materials useful in personal care applications like soap bars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel quaternary polymers and an intermediate useful in it's preparation. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the reaction of chloracetic acid with a pendant hydroxyl group which is present on a polyoxyalkylene polymer, followed by the reaction of the halo-ester with a tertiary amine to give a quaternary compound. In a preferred embodiment the polyoxyalkylene glycol has been prepared by the reaction of both ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. In a more preferred embodiment, the ethylene oxide is at the terminal portion of the molecule and the propylene oxide is in the center.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylated esters which contain terminal carboxyl groups. This class of compounds provides unique solubility in many organic solvents as well as very substantive salts of the carboxylic acid when neutralized with base. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with an anhydride.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylates a process for their preparation and the application of these materials as emulsifiers for a variety of oil phases. This class of compounds are prepared by the reaction of a carboxy functional silicone and a ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or mixtures thereof. The products provide unique surfactant properties, specifically emulsification properties for many oil phases.The compounds are useful for preparation of ultra mild products for use personal care applications for skin, hair care and related applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel amido silicone functional taurine derivatives, useful in softening hair, and fiber and conditioning skin. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the reaction of a carboxy silicone with a taurine derivative to produce novel surface active materials useful in personal care applications like soap bars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel taurine functional silicone polymers, useful in softening hair, and fiber and conditioning skin.Since the compounds of the present invention are high molecular weight silicone polymers, they have a high degree of oxidative stability, even at elevated temperatures.The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the reaction of chloro silicone intermediate with a taurine derivative. In a preferred embodiment the hydroxy containing silicone polymer has been alkoxylated with ethylene oxide, propylene oxide or mixtures thereof. The ability regulate the type of alkylene oxide and amount present in the silicone polymer results in a series of products ranging in water/oil solubility. The technology used to produce the compounds of the present invention is very flexible and allows us to prepare performance tailored molecules for specific applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel phospholipid polymers and processes for their use in personal care applications. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the reaction of a suitable phosphating agent with a pendant hydroxyl group which is present on a polyoxyalkylene polymer, followed by neutralization to a pH of between 6 and 11, followed by the reaction with epichlorohydrin followed lastly by the reaction with a tertiary amine to give a quaternary compound.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel fluorine containing polyester compounds. Compounds of the invention by virtue of (a) the silicone containing polyester group, (b) the fluorine containing terminal groups and (c) the polyoxyalkylene containing dimethicone copolyol group are extremely efficient lubricating materials when applied to a variety of surfaces and are water dispersible or water soluble depending upon the specific molecule. These materials have a water soluble portion in the silicone backbone which allows for the preparation of water dispersible and water soluble fluorine containing compounds useful in personal care applications as conditioners and softeners. The compounds of the present invention are prepared from terminal silicone containing dimethicone copolyols. This results in substantially linear polymers which form non-occlusive, hydrophobic films which are useful in barrier creams, automotive waxes and other lubricating compositions.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process of conditioning hair and skin which comprises contacting the skin or hair with an effective conditioning amount of a series of novel fatty carboxylic acid salt of organofunctional silicone amine. The amino pendant functionality is present within the polymer. Compounds of the invention by virtue of their being salts, deposit on the surface of various substrates. Thereby altering the substrate's surface physical properties. The desirable durable properties which can be given to substrates include; softness, lubrication and hydrophobicity. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the neutralization of a silicone amine with a fatty carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone amido amine salts, an amido amine intermediate and a process for their preparation. This class of compounds are prepared by the reaction of a carboxy silicone and dimethylaminopropyl amine followed by the neutralization reaction of the amine with an acid selected from the group consisting of acetic, lactic, and fatty acids having from 6 to 44 carbon atoms. The products surface active agents which by selection of the proper neutralization acid can be used for the preparation of water in oil or oil in water emulsions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkanolamides a process or their preparation and the application of these materials in textile and personal care applications. This class of compounds are prepared by the reaction of a orboxy silicone and an alkanolamine. The products provide unique solubility in many organic solvents as well as being very substantive to hair skin and fiber. The compounds are useful or conditioning hair, skin and fiber and are particularity useful in personal care products like two in one shampoos.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone proteins which are high substantive to fiber and hair. They are cationic materials which contain an ester linkage. A chloroester of a dimethicone copolyol is reacted with the amino group of a protein or amino acid. The compounds contain both a silicone portion and protein portion in a covalent bone one molecule. Since the compounds of the present invention are high molecular weight silicone polymers, they have a high degree of oxidative stability, even at elevated temperatures and are nonirritating to skin and eyes. The proteins of the present invention plate out on and form a film on the surface of hair skin and textile fibers. In addition, these compounds are non volatile and exhibit a inverse cloud point. These combination of properties makes these polymers ideally suited for use in personal care applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions containing an effective internal lubricating amount of a branched guerbet alcohol derived ester having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, --CO--alkyl or --CO--alkenyl; each R' is independently alkyl or alkenyl, said alkyl or alkenyl radicals having from 5 to 25 carbon atoms; each R" is independently hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; m and n are each integers having a value of from 0 to 150; p is an integer having a value of from 4 to 12 and s is an integer having a value of from 2 to 36. The invention also relates to the molded or extruded product of said thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone phospholipid polymers which are highly lubricious, produce high levels of copious foam, have low irritation properties and are film formers when applied to hair and skin. The compounds, because they are based upon terminal dimethicone copoylols make flat polymers when phosphated and derivatized. As will become apparent, the polymers of the present invention will orientate themselves into planar sheets, silicone on one side of the plane, fatty portion on the other side in aqueous and other solutions. These flat polymers have the unexpected property of producing non-occlusive films when applied to hair skin and fiber.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel fluorine containing polyester compounds. Compounds of the invention by virtue of (a) the silicone containing polyester group, (b) the fluorine containing terminal groups and (c) the polyoxyalkylene containing dimethicone copolyol group are extremely efficient lubricating materials when applied to a variety of surfaces and are water dispersible or water soluble depending upon the specific molecule. These materials have a water soluble portion in the silicone backbone which allows for the preparation of water dispersible and water soluble fluorine containing compounds useful in personal care applications as conditioners and softeners. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a dimethicone copolyol compound with a dicarboxylic acid and a fluorine containing alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel silicone fatty esters. This class of compounds, provide outstanding softening and lubrication when applied to hair, skin, textiles and other fibers. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting a the hydroxyl group in a silicone polymer with a fatty carboxylic acid, ester or anhydride.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel series of silicone polyesters which are useful as delivery systems for a variety of hydroxyl containing active such as lanolin, cholesterol, dihydrocholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin D-2, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin D-4, Vitamin E, and Panthenol. Compounds of the invention by are prepared by the esterification of (a) a hydroxyl containing silicone compound selected from silanol and dimethicone copolyol (b) a diacid and (c) a hydroxyl functional active selected from lanolin, cholesterol, dihydrocholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin D-2, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin D-4, Vitamin E, and Panthenol; and optionally (d) a mono functional fatty acid. The polyesters of the present invention allow for the formulation of personal care products in which the "active" can be formulated into a variety of solvents without the loss of activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone ester quaternary polymers which are substantive to fiber and provide outstanding softening properties to various fibers, hair and skin. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the esterification of a terminal hydroxyl group which is present on a silicone polymer with monochloroacetic acid, and in a subsequent step, reacting the chloro ester so produced with a tertiary amine to produce the desired quaternary compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of stabilizing polymers of acrylonitrile. The polymers are stabilized by the inclusion of small amounts of stable free radicals compounds which act to inhibit the homopolymerization of the acrylonitrile while promoting the reaction of the acrylonitrile with nucleophilic species such as amines and alcohols.