Abstract: A rheology modifier which includes a mixture of short and long chain fatty acid esters is suitable for use in liquid surfactant-based compositions. A surfactant-based composition includes a surfactant, the rheology modifier, and water. The rheology modifier includes a mixture of alkyl glycoside fatty acid esters including a long chain fatty acid ester of an alkyl glycoside and a short chain fatty acid ester of an alkyl glycoside. The long chain fatty acid ester includes at least one fatty acid residue: R1(O)O—, wherein R1 is a C12 or higher hydrocarbon. The short chain fatty acid ester includes least one fatty acid residue: R2(O)O—, wherein R2 is a C6-C10 hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A rheology modifier which includes a mixture of short and long chain fatty acid esters is suitable for use in liquid surfactant-based compositions. A surfactant-based composition includes a surfactant, the rheology modifier, and water. The rheology modifier includes a mixture of alkyl glycoside fatty acid esters including a long chain fatty acid ester of an alkyl glycoside and a short chain fatty acid ester of an alkyl glycoside. The long chain fatty acid ester includes at least one fatty acid residue: R1(O)O—, wherein R1 is a C12 or higher hydrocarbon. The short chain fatty acid ester includes least one fatty acid residue: R2(O)O—, wherein R2 is a C6-C10 hydrocarbon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant-polymer blends that are useful as thickeners for a variety of personal care products. In one embodiment, the surfactant-polymer blends of the present invention comprises: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; and (c) at least one hydrophobically-modified polymer formed from a mixture comprising: (i) an ?,?-ethylenically unsatured carboxylic acid monomer; (ii) a nonionic, co-polymerizable ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (iii) an ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobically-modified associative monomer. The surfactant-polymer blends of the present invention are useful as thickeners in a variety of products including, but not limited to, personal care products, health care products, household care products, institutional and industrial care products, and industrial applications.

Abstract: A block copolymer for hair styling compositions includes hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks which allow for optimization of desirable characteristics of the hair styling composition, such as flow onto the hair, prevention of curl droop, style retention at high humidity, tack, hardness, resistance to flaking, restylability, volumizing, and washability from the hair. The copolymer includes a polyacrylate backbone of hydrophobic blocks, with hydrophilic acrylate side chains. The copolymer is suitable for the formulation of a number personal care, household, hair care, skin care and other formulation. The copolymer is suited to incorporation into low VOC hydro-alcoholic hair styling compositions to meet reduced VOC, regulations.

Abstract: Hair spray compositions containing a carboxylated polyurethane resin, and having a low volatile organic content, are disclosed. The compositions have a low viscosity, and can be applied as a pump spray or as an aerosol, to hold the hair and impart excellent hair set retention properties. The hair spray compositions can be used with a curling iron or a blow dryer to style the hair.

Abstract: A novel hydrophilic ampholytic polymer synthesized by reacting polymerizable amino and carboxy functional ethylenically unsaturated monomers, together with a non-ionic hydrophilic monomer, to provide a polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) above about 50° C., and optionally hydrophobic monomer(s), and cross-linking monomer(s). The copolymer is precipitated from a polymerization media which includes a suitable organic solvent. The resulting copolymer is in the form of a fine powder, with submicron particle size. As such it is suitable for use as a thickener or rheology modifier in personal care formulations, such as shampoo, conditioner, and the like, as a bioadhesive, and for other pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: Hair spray compositions containing a carboxylated polyurethane resin, and having a low volatile organic content, are disclosed. The compositions have a low viscosity, and can be applied as a pump spray or as an aerosol, to hold the hair and impart excellent hair set retention properties. The hair spray compositions can be used with a curling iron or a blow dryer to style the hair.

Abstract: Hair styling gels containing a carboxylated polyurethane resin, a viscosity enhancer, and an optional second hair fixative resin, in an aqueous carrier, are disclosed. The styling gel compositions impart excellent hair styling, conditioning, and hair set retention properties to treated hair.

Abstract: Hair styling gels containing a carboxylated polyurethane resin, a viscosity enhancer, and an optional second hair fixative resin, in an aqueous carrier, are disclosed. The styling gel compositions impart excellent hair styling, conditioning, and hair set retention properties to treated hair.

Abstract: Hair styling gels containing a carboxylated polyurethane resin, a viscosity enhancer, and an optional second hair fixative resin, in an aqueous carrier, are disclosed. The styling gel compositions impart excellent hair styling, conditioning, and hair set retention properties to treated hair.

Abstract: A hair styling mousse composition comprising:(a) about 0.25% to about 6% by weight of a carboxylated polyurethane resin;(b) about 0% to about 6% by weight of a second hair fixative resin;(c) about 0% to about 20% by weight of a lower alcohol; and(d) about 70% to about 90% by weight water;wherein the carboxylated polyurethane resin has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to about 150,000 is disclosed.

Abstract: A hair spray composition comprising:(a) about 0.25% to about 6% by weight of a carboxylated polyurethane resin;(b) about 0.25% to about 6% by weight of a second hair fixative resin;(c) about 0% to about 80% by weight of an alcohol; and(d) about 15% to about 95% by weight water,wherein the carboxylated polyurethane resin has a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 80,000.

Abstract: A hair spray composition comprising:(a) about 0.25% to about 6% by weight of a carboxylated polyurethane resin;(b) 0% to about 6% by weight of a second hair fixative resin;(c) 0% to about 80% by weight of an alcohol; and(d) about 15% to about 99% by weight water,wherein the carboxylated polyurethane resin has a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 25,000, and is a reaction product of a mixture comprising:(i) about 10% to about 90% by weight of the mixture of a polyoxyalkylene diol having a number average molecular weight of about 400 to about 20,000;(ii) about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of the mixture of an alkylene glycol;(iii) about 3% to about 80% by weight of the mixture of an organic diisocyanate;(iv) about 0.1% to about 12% by weight of the mixture of a 2,2-di(hydroxymethyl)-alkanoic acid; and(v) about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of the mixture of water,wherein a ratio of isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups is about 0.55 to about 0.75 is disclosed.

Abstract: A hair spray composition comprising:(a) about 0.25% to about 6% by weight of a carboxylated polyurethane resin;(b) 0% to about 80% by weight of an alcohol; and(c) about 15% to about 95% by weight water,wherein the carboxylated polyurethane resin has a weight average molecular weight of about 15,000 to about 150,000, and is a reaction product of a mixture comprising:(i) about 10% to about 90% by weight of the mixture of a polyoxyalkylene diol having a number average molecular weight of about 400 to about 20,000;(ii) about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of the mixture of an alkylene glycol;(iii) about 3% to about 80% by weight of the mixture of an organic diisocyanate;(iv) about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of the mixture of a 2,2-di (hydroxymethyl)-alkanoic acid; and(v) about 0.001% to about 0.95% by weight of the mixture of water, wherein a ratio of isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups is about 0.4 to about 1.1.

Abstract: Gelled or solid topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, like an antiperspirant compound; a borate crosslinker; a surfactant, and preferably, a nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant blend; a carrier comprising water; and, optionally, a hydrophobic compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: Gelled or solid topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, like an antiperspirant compound; a borate crosslinker; a surfactant, and preferably, a nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant blend; a carrier comprising water; and, optionally, a hydrophobic compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: Gelled or solid topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, like an antiperspirant compound; a borate crosslinker; a surfactant, and preferably, a nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant blend; a carrier comprising water; and, optionally, a hydrophobic compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of thermally setting hair including the sequential steps of:(a) applying a thermoplastic polyester fixative resin composition, having a pH less than about 5, to the hair prior to configuring the hair in a desired configuration;(b) contacting the hair with a thermal appliance to heat the applied polyester to its glaze transition temperature;(c) configuring the hair while the polyester is at a temperature of at least its glass transition temperature; and(d) cooling the polyester to a temperature below its glass transition temperature while the hair is in the desired configuration to harden the polyester in the shape of the configured hair. Preferably, the thermoplastic polyester fixative resin includes a plurality of neutralized sulfonate moieties, and has a glass transition temperature below about 120.degree. C., and is solubilized or dispersed in water in an amount of about 0.1% to about 20%.

Abstract: Roll-on or gel antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, a hydrophilic polymer, a carrier, and, optionally, a softening agent, are disclosed.

Abstract: Gelled or solid antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, a borate crosslinker, a hydrophilic polymeric binder, a carrier, and, optionally, a softening agent, are disclosed.