Abstract: A stable flowable aqueous composition comprising at least two component surfactants, each component surfactant having a maximum solubility in water at which a saturated solution forms, wherein the total concentration of all surfactants present in the composition is greater than would be obtained by combining equivalent amounts of saturated solutions of the component surfactants; wherein at least one component surfactant includes a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 alkyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M? represents a cation.

Abstract: A stable flowable aqueous composition comprising at least two component surfactants, each component surfactant having a maximum solubility in water at which a saturated solution forms, wherein the total concentration of all surfactants present in the composition is greater than would be obtained by combining equivalent amounts of saturated solutions of the component surfactants; wherein at least one component surfactant includes a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 alkyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M? represents a cation.

Abstract: A novel ester of an optionally substituted aromatic acid (for example benzoic acid) and a branched C13 primary alcohol is suitable for use in providing improved cosmetic and personal care compositions including sunscreen, antiperspirant and deodorant compositions.

Abstract: Novel benzoate, octanoate, and maleate esters of branched monomethyl C16–C17 alcohols, their process of manufacture and their use as a cosmetic ingredient for toiletry and cosmetic formulations is disclosed. The esters are useful for cosmetics and personal care cleansing products, such as skin and hair care products, and soaps.

Abstract: Novel macadamia-lipid based esters, derivatives, surfactants and emollients are disclosed, as well as their use in the production of surface active derivatives or non-surface active esters and ester emollients. The esters, surfactants and fatty derivatives are useful as emollients, dispersants, emulsifiers, and conditioners for hair care and skin care products. For example, derivatives such as amides of Macadamia fatty triglycerides (“MFTG”)/Monoethanolamine; Acyl Amidopropyl Dimethyl Amines of MFTG as cationic surfactants; Betaines based on MFTG; Esters of MFTG based Fatty Acids and Isostearyl alcohol or PPG-3 Myristyl Ether or Ethoxylated C12-C15 Alcohol or Ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol; Quaternaries based on MFTG and Amino-propyl Dimethylamine; Sulfosuccinates based on MFTG-MEA Amides; and sulfosuccinates based on MFTG-Isopropanolamines have been prepared. Derivatives may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: Phenylethyl benzoate for use in antiperspirant compositions, as well as an emollient additive, is disclosed. Personal care compositions such as antiperspirants, shampoos and hair conditioners comprising phenylethyl benzoate in the amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel benzoate, octanoate, and maleate esters of branched monomethyl C16-C17 alcohols, their process of manufacture and their use as a cosmetic ingredient for toiletry and cosmetic formulations is disclosed. The esters are useful for cosmetics and personal care cleansing products, such as skin and hair care products, and soaps.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing reduced-odor or odorless esters, preferably benzoate esters, octanoate esters, aliphatic emollient esters and glycol dibenzoate esters. The improved process comprises, in part, removing the esterification catalyst from the crude ester after the esterification reaction is substantially complete, before neutralization of acidity. The resultant ester compositions are odorless or have substantially reduced odor as compared to commercially available esters.

Abstract: Novel oat-lipid based derivatives, surfactants and emollients are disclosed, as well as their use in the production of surface active derivatives or non-surface active esters, and ester emollients. The surfactants and fatty derivatives are useful as emollients, dispersants, emulsifiers, and conditioners for hair care and skin care products. For example, derivatives such as amides of oat fatty triglycerides (“OFTG”)/Monoethanolamine; Acyl Amidopropyl Dimethyl Amines of OFTG as Cationic Surfactants; Betaines based on OFTG; Esters of OFTG based Fatty Acids and Isostearyl Alcohol; Quaternaries based on OFTG based Amido-propyl Dimethyl Amine; Sulfosuccinamates based on OFTG—MEA Amides; and Sulfosuccinamates based on OFTG—Iso Propanolamines have been prepared. Derivatives may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing reduced-odor or odorless esters, preferably benzoate esters, octanoate esters, aliphatic emollient esters and glycol dibenzoate esters. The improved process comprises, in part, removing the esterification catalyst from the crude ester after the esterification reaction is substantially complete, before neutralization of acidity. The resultant ester compositions are odorless or have substantially reduced odor as compared to commercially available esters.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ammonium compounds are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and their use in the treatment of hair, fibers and textiles as softening and conditioning agents. The high substantivity of these novel quaternary ammonium compounds to hair, fibers, and textiles, and their mildness to the skin and eyes, make them well suited for softening and conditioning fibers for applications such as personal care, laundry, and textile use. For example, quaternary ammonium compounds such as N′,N″,N′″-Triethyl, N′,N′,N′″,N′″-Tetramethyl, N″-[(Polyhydroxypropyl)-&ohgr;-hydroxyalkyl], dipropylene triammonium triethosulfate have been prepared. Quaternary ammonium compounds may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising benzoate esters of hydroxyl terminated polyether polysiloxane copolyols, in particular dimethicone copolyol benzoates, and process for preparing same. The benzoate esters are useful for personal care cleansing products, such as bar and liquid soaps, skin and hair care products and textiles and fibers. The compounds are prepared by reacting benzoic acid with hydroxyl terminated polyether polysiloxane copolyols.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising benzoate esters of hydroxyl terminated polyether polysiloxane copolyols, in particular dimethicone copolyol benzoates, and process for preparing same. The benzoate esters are useful for personal care cleansing products, such as bar and liquid soaps, skin and hair care products and textiles and fibers. The compounds are prepared by reacting benzoic acid with hydroxyl terminated polyether polysiloxane copolyols.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ammonium compounds are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and their use in the treatment of hair, fibers and textiles as softening and conditioning agents. The high substantivity of these novel quaternary ammonium compounds to hair, fibers, and textiles, and their mildness to the skin and eyes, make them well suited for softening and conditioning fibers for applications such as personal care, laundry, and textile use.

Abstract: Novel oat-lipid based derivatives, surfactants and emollients are disclosed, as well as their use in the production of surface active derivatives or non-surface active esters, and ester emollients. The surfactants and fatty derivatives are useful as emollients, dispersants, emulsifiers, and conditioners for hair care and skin care products. For example, derivatives such as amides of oat fatty triglycerides (“OFTG”)/Monoethanolamine; Acyl Amidopropyl Dimethyl Amines of OFTG as Cationic Surfactants; Betaines based on OFTG; Esters of OFTG based Fatty Acids and Isostearyl Alcohol; Quaternaries based on OFTG based Amido-propyl Dimethyl Amine; Sulfosuccinamates based on OFTG—MEA Amides; and Sulfosuccinamates based on OFTG—Iso Propanolamines have been prepared. Derivatives may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: Novel quaternary ammonium compounds are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and their use in the treatment of hair, fibers and textiles as softening and conditioning agents. The high substantivity of these novel quaternary ammonium compounds to hair, fibers, and textiles, and their mildness to the skin and eyes, make them well suited for softening and conditioning fibers for applications such as personal care, laundry, and textile use. For example, quaternary ammonium compounds such as N′,N″,N′″-Triethyl, N′,N′,N′″, N′″-Tetramethyl, N″-[(Polyoxypropyi)-&ohgr;-hydroxyalkyl], dipropylene triammonium triethosulfate have been prepared. Quaternary ammonium compounds may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: A novel delivery system for physical, inorganic sunscreens for use in sunscreen preparations is disclosed. One or more inorganic sunscreen agents, such as micronized zinc oxide and micronized titanium dioxide, is dispersed in a solid dispersion vehicle preferably selected from the group consisting of stearyl benzoate, behenyl benzoate and arachidyl benzoate, to thereby produce a solid dispersion of inorganic sunscreen agents for use in sun-screen preparations. The micronized sunscreens are embedded in a solid product which does not require mixing or regrinding before use. A solid formulation avoids the problems inherent in a fluid emulsion or dispersion, i.e., migration or settling out of the contents, which requires mixing and/or regrinding before use.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising fatty acid esters of hydroxyalkyl sulfonate salts, in particular sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) and process for preparing same. The esters are useful for personal care cleansing products, such as bar and liquid soaps, skin and hair care products.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising castor-based benzoate esters, including benzoate esters of castor oil, benzoate esters of hydrogenated castor oil, benzoate esters of cetyl ricinoleate, and benzoate esters of octyl hydroxy stearate. The benzoate esters of ricinoleic acid and hydroxy stearic acid are double esters having a fatty acid group at the respective --COOH group and a benzoate group at the --OH group. The benzoate esters are useful as vehicles or carriers, emollients or solubilizers for toiletry, cosmetic, hair and skin care formulations.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an N-acyl tauride comprising reacting an aliphatic or alicyclic carboxylic acid having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms with a taurine salt having the formula:HNR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --CHR.sub.3 --SO.sub.3 Mwherein R.sub.1 is H or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 hydrocarbon radical; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently H, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 hydrocarbon radical; M is a salt forming radical selected from the group consisting of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals; in a substantially inert atmosphere in the presence of an alkali metal borohydride, wherein the alkali metal is selected from the group of sodium, potassium, lithium and ammonium to produce a reaction product containing N-acyl tauride.