Abstract: An aqueous product includes discrete, stabilized, microdroplets of an oil and an in situ polymerized water-soluble vinyl monomer containing a thickening agent to suspend the microdroplets homogeneously throughout the medium.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1-8% crosslinked terpolymer of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl vinyl ether, maleic anhydride and a hydrophobic C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 alkyl vinyl ether in a critical molar ratio of from 1-3:1:0.01-0.20, which polymer has a pH of from about 4 to about 11, a Brookfield viscosity of from about 10,000 to about 150,000 cps and is characterized as having desirable salt tolerance enhanced viscosity, stability, low residual monomers and enhanced use characteristics. The invention also relates to liquid or aqueous gel compositions of the crosslinked terpolymer containing a salt and a method for the preparation of said crosslinked terpolymer gel.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable colorless concentrates and stock solutions of 1-5% crosslinked lower alkyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymers having a Brookfield viscosity of up to about 25,000 cps and to the process for their preparation.

Abstract: A process for hydrolyzing and neutralizing a crosslinked polymer of maleic anhydride and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether, and, optionally a hydrophobic monomer, in anhydride form substantially instantaneously in water at room temperature, which comprises reacting about 0.1-4% by weight of the crosslinked polymer in water at room temperature with ammonium hydroxide base, with stirring, to form a gel solution.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable colorless concentrates and stock solutions of 1-5% crosslinked lower alkyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymers having a Brookfield viscosity of up to about 25,000 cps and to the process for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1-8% crosslinked terpolymer of alkyl vinyl ether, maleic anhydride and a C.sub.10 to C.sub.20 alkyl (meth)acrylate in a critical molar ratio of from 1-3:1:0.01-0.08, which polymer has a pH of from about 4 to about 11, a Brookfield viscosity of from about 10,000 to about 150,000 cps and is characterized as having significantly improved salt tolerance and stability. The invention also relates to liquid or gel compositions of the crosslinked terpolymer containing a salt and a method for the preparation of said crosslinked terpolymer gel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process which significantly reduces the time for hydrolyzing a crosslinked maleic anhydride/lower alkyl vinyl ether copolymer to a clear gel which comprises suspending or dispersing fine granules of the crosslinked copolymer in deionized water and agitating the resulting dispersion or suspension for a period of between about 15 and about 130 minutes at a temperature of from about 60.degree. to about 90.degree. C. and then cooling the hydrolyzed mixture before introducing a basic neutralizing agent at a temperature of from about 15.degree. to about 85.degree. C. to produce a clear, homogeneous hydrolyzed gel having a Brookfield viscosity of from 5,000 to 250,000 cps.

Abstract: What is provided herein are conditioning shampoo hair care compositions comprising (a) a stabilized silicone product obtained by in situ polymerization of a water-soluble vinyl monomer, preferably vinylpyrrolidone, in the presence of discrete microdroplets of a silicone oil in water, (b) a surfactant, (c) a foam stabilizer, and the balance being (d) water.

Abstract: What is provided herein are conditioning hair care compositions comprising (a) a stabilized silicone product obtained by in situ polymerization of a water-soluble vinyl monomer, preferably vinylpyrrolidone, in the presence of discrete microdroplets of a silicone oil in water, (b) an emulsifiers, (c) a thickener, optionally, (d) a cationic surfactant, and the balance being (e) water.

Abstract: A hair spray composition is provided herein which is capable of delivering a fine finishing mist at a high resin solids level. The composition is substantially moisture resistant, provides a stiff resin film having excellent hair holding power, and has a relatively low concentration of volatile organic compounds therein. The composition of the invention attains its unique attributes by including therein a water soluble or dispersible alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) copolymer powders having a predetermined blend of two monomer components, one being PVP having a defined molecular weight (K-value 15-120, preferably 30-90) and concentration (80-99%, preferably 90-95%) and the other being an alkylene having a selected number of carbon atoms (C.sub.4 -C.sub.10, preferably (C.sub.6 -C.sub.8), linear or branched, in a defined concentration (1-20%, preferably 5-10%).

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer hair fixative comprising vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyrrolidone, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and acrylate acid, in the form of sodium acrylate, an aqueous-based solution process for making such polymers, and water-based hair spray compositions including such polymer fixatives which meet VOC standards.

Abstract: Ganex.RTM. copolymers in the physical form of flakes or powders is provided herein by a novel process, and used in a personal care composition.

Abstract: Ganex.RTM. copolymers in the physical form of flakes or powders is provided herein by a novel process, and used in a personal care composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a terpolymer hair fixative comprising vinyl caprolactam, vinyl pyrrolidone and methacryloamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride, an aqueous solution process for making such terpolymers, and water-based hair spray compositions which meet VOC standards.

Abstract: What is provided herein is an electrically conductive gel composition for use in establishing a low resistance contact between an electrode and a biological body, comprising a clear, aqueous solution of about 0.1 to 3% by weight of a crosslinked, neutralized copolymer of maleic anhydride and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether. In the preferred form of the invention, the composition contains about 0.1 to 3% by weight of the crosslinked, neutralized copolymer which contains about 1 to 5 mole % based on the alkyl vinyl ether of a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Ganex.RTM. copolymers in the physical form of flakes or powders is provided herein by a novel process, and used in a personal care composition.

Abstract: What is provided herein are conditioning hair care compositions comprising (a) a stabilized silicone product obtained by in situ polymerization of a water-soluble vinyl monomer, preferably vinylpyrrolidone, in the presence of discrete microdroplets of a silicone oil in water, (b) a surfactant, and the balance being (c) water.

Abstract: What is provided herein are hair and skin care compositions containing discrete microdroplets of an oil in water stabilized by in situ polymerization of a water-soluble vinyl monomer and a water-soluble acryl comonomer. The stabilized microdroplets are prepared by dispersing the oil in water, adding the water-soluble vinyl monomer, preferably vinylpyrrolidone, with the comonomer, and copolymerizing the monomer and comonomer in situ such that the oil is stabilized in the resulting copolymer solution as discrete microdroplets.

Abstract: A process is described for carrying out aqueous and non-aqueous polymerization of polymerizable monomers, particularly vinyl monomers, and, preferably, vinylpyrrolidone, in the presence of a mixture of a stable, high purity, free-flowing, fine white powder of a substantially anhydrous 1:1 molar ratio complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone-hydrogen peroxide (PVP--H.sub.2 O.sub.2), respectively, and a transition metallic ion, as a free radical initiator, is described herein. Preferred polymerizations are the homopolymerization of vinylpyrrolidone and the copolymerization of maleic anhydride and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether.

Abstract: What is provided herein is a sunscreen composition consisting essentially of a crosslinked, neutralized terpolymer of maleic anhydride, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl vinyl ether and a C.sub.12 -C.sub.14 alpha-olefin monomer as a thickener; water; an ultraviolet sunscreening agent; and an emulsifier. In the preferred form of the invention, the monomers are present in a molar ratio of about 1:0.90-0.99:0.01-0.10, respectively, and are crosslinked with about 2-8 wt. % of a crosslinking agent based on the total weight of the monomers. Suitably, the crosslinked terpolymer is neutralized to increase water solubility.