Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process for providing emolliency to the skin using a series so called “silicone spider esters”. These esters are derived from poly-hydroxy functional compounds sequentially reacted with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, followed by the reaction of the alkoxylate with fatty acid. The resulting products are called silicone spider esters because they resemble the spider, wherein appendages are alkoxylated esters. The restrictions this orientation imposes on rotation allows for the preparation of polar esters that have little or no water solubility, and provide both moisturization to the skin and emolliency by reducing transepidermal water loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinates that contain alkyl groups having between 8 and 40 carbon atoms. More specifically, the invention relates to silicone-based sulfosuccinates that exhibit increased detergency while still maintaining mildness and foaming properties when used as surfactants in shampoos and other personal care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to gelling agents, and in particular to gellants for low polarity liquids such as hydrocarbons, and the use thereof in commercial products, e.g., personal care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that contain water-soluble groups introduced into the molecule by reaction with the hydroxyl groups present in the starting polyglycoside molecule, with the chloro material. The preferred products have more than one water-soluble group per molecule and are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor. The most preferred products have between 2 and 3 functional groups per molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds having specific betaines based upon a dimer acid amido amine. Dimer acid is a C-36 diacid having a cyclic structure and two amine groups that allow for the synthesis of a high molecular weight material quaternary compound which is extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of personal care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that contain silicone functional groups introduced into the molecule by reaction with the hydroxyl groups present in the starting polyglycoside molecule. The compounds are prepared by reacting epoxy silicones with an alkyl polyglucoside under base catalysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions and, more particularly, to a class of compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a phosphate ester. The use of a phosphate ester based upon a fatty alcohol or fatty alcohol alkoxylate as the material used to prepare a phospholipid results in heretofore-unknown compounds. The products are very good wetting agents, have improved hydrolytic stability, are extremely substantitive to human skin and are well tolerated by human tissue making them suitable for use preparation of barrier products for personal care applications. In short they are ideal surfactants for use in many personal care applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that contain water-soluble groups introduced into the molecule by reaction with the hydroxyl groups present in the starting polyglycoside molecule, with the chloro material. The preferred products have more than one water-soluble group per molecule and are made with mild reagents to avoid discoloration and mal odor. The most preferred products have between 2 and 3 functional groups per molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions and, more particularly, to a class of compounds having specific quaternized amine based upon a guerbet amido amine linked to specific phosphate esters. Guerbet acids are a specific group of branched acids that have no unsaturation present in the group, but nonetheless are liquid, and are outstanding skin care emollients, providing great spreadability on the skin. In addition this material is not toxic to human skin and is well tolerated by human tissue making it suitable for use in the preparation products for personal care applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for conditioning and cleaning hair, which comprises contacting the hair with an effective conditioning amount of a series of novel salt complexes. These complexes provide outstanding conditioning effects to the hair and are very mild to the eye. The complexes are made by neutralizing a fatty ammonium compound that is cationic with an anionic compound, producing a salt complex. Optionally, the complex can be combined with dimethicone copolyol to produce extremely mild products suitable for use in shampoos, body washes, and cleanser. The mildness makes these compounds of particular interest in baby shampoos.