Abstract: An antiperspirant composition for topical application to human skin comprises a moisture-absorbent water-insoluble polymer which is substantially dry to the touch when swollen with water, a surfactant having a melting point of from 30.degree. to 75.degree. C. and an organic solvent in which the polymer is substantially insoluble. The polymer has a water absorption value of at least 2, preferably 5 to 500. Preferred polymers are derived from anionic polyelectrolytes.The antiperspirant composition can be packaged in a dispenser or other container such as a propellant pressurized aerosol device, a finger-operated pump spray device or a roll-ball applicator.

Abstract: Stable, single phase soap gel cosmetic stick compositions comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, an ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide condensation product and soap. Such cosmetic sticks are easily processed as well as being stable.

Abstract: A stable antiperspirant emulsion is disclosed which contains an antiperspirant salt of aluminum and/or zirconium, volatile cyclic silicone, water, and a low pH-stable emulsifier mixture of polyethylene glycol (21) stearyl ether and a lipophilic co-emulsifier such that the HLB of the emulsifier mixture is more than 7.5 and less than 9.9.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting perspiration on the skin comprising a selected, water-soluble vanadium salt and a cosmetically acceptable compatible carrier.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic product comprising a powder/oil dispersion having high levels of cosmetic powder. More particularly, it is directed to an antiperspirant where at least part of the powder content is an astringent, such as aluminum chlorhydrate. By using one or more cationic or nonionic surfactants in an oily vehicle, a highly concentrated, stable dispersion having relatively low viscosity and creamy consistency, with a dry, non-oily feel is obtained.

Abstract: Non-ionic surface-active agents of the formula are disclosed: ##STR1## in which a=0 or 1, R denotes a C.sub.8 -C.sub.30 aliphatic or alicyclic radical, x+y totals a number from 1 to 10 and, in each unit, one of Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 denotes hydrogen and the other denotes the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 denotes methyl or ethyl. These products can be prepared simply and are suitable for use in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions and in particular in cosmetic compositions for treating the hair or skin.

Abstract: Basic aluminum bromides having a basicity of about 5/6 have been found to be readily soluble in cosmetic solvents such as anhydrous ethanol, to have a high degree of compatibility with halogenated hydrocarbons, and to have excellent astringent characteristics. These properties make the 5/6 basic aluminum bromides particularly suitable for use in anti-perspirant compositions, especially the aerosol sprays.

Abstract: Base compositions which are hydrophobic waxy matrixes for cosmetic preparations such as antiperspirants and deodorants containing volatile silicones as emollients, wherein the amount of silicone may be reduced by use of certain liquid polyoxypropylene-alkyl ethers as emmolients, and the efficacy astringent metal salts as antiperspirants may be enhanced by the use of a combination of stearic acid and hydroxy stearic acid.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions containing at least one zinc or magnesium salt of a polyacid of the general formula: ##STR1## in which X is--CH.dbd.CH--or--CHOH--CHOH--, Y is H, a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radical of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxyls, a saturated or unsaturated alicyclic radical of up to 30 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxyls and/or a carboxylic acid group, or Y denotes a carboxylic acid radical when p=O, Z denotes a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical of up to 6 carbon atoms, n is an integer less than 10, p is O or an integer less than or equal to n, and R is H or a lower alkyl group, and of a positional isomer of such a polyacid, exhibit the advantage that they prevent the development of odors without thereby destroying the biological equilibrium of the skin.

Abstract: A detackifying composition for use in emulsion-type personal care compositions comprising a mixture of a silicone fluid and a silicone wax in a ratio of from about 9:l to 1:3.

Abstract: A cosmetic excipient comprises a compound or mixture thereof having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having 7-20 carbon atoms, a mixture of said alkyl radicals, the hydrocarbon residue of lanolin when X is oxygen or the hydrocarbon residue of lanolic acid when X is ##STR2## one of Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 represents --CH.sub.2 --Y--R' and the other represents hydrogen; X represents oxygen or carbonyloxy of the formula ##STR3## linked to R through the free bond of the carbon atom of the carbonyloxy group; Y represents --CH.sub.2 --, oxygen and carbonyloxy of the formula ##STR4## linked to R' through the free bond of the carbon atom of the carbonyloxy group R' represents alkyl having 3-30 carbon atoms or a mixture of said alkyl radicals, or a portion of the --Y--R' groups can represent --OH; A is hydrogen or when Y is carbonyloxy a mixture of hydrogen and ##STR5## wherein R' has the meaning given above; and n is a decimal or whole number greater than 1 and lower than or equal to 10.

Abstract: A powder stick composition for topical application, and particularly a powder stick containing an anti-perspirant as an active ingredient. The stick is produced by incorporating an active ingredient, a finely divided inert filler, and a fatty alcohol with a siloxane at an elevated temperature to form a slurry. The slurry is then molded into stick form at atmospheric pressure, and the molded stick is dried to evaporate a major portion of the siloxane. The resulting stick is firm, has a uniform distribution of the active ingredient throughout the cross section and has excellent pay-off characteristics.

Abstract: A dry aerosol antiperspirant composition containing an astringent powder, an aerosol propellant, and a di(C.sub.8-10 alkanoate) of a C.sub.2-6 alkylene diol such as propylene dipelargonate, and method of using same.

Abstract: A nail polish that does not contain as a film-forming ingredient a potentially explosive nitrocellulose film former, and furthermore it does not contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde resin as a hardener which embrittles and dries the nails, and is non-allergenic and non-yellowing.The new nail polish contains ethyl methacrylate homopolymer of a molecular weight of approximately 25,000 as the film-forming ingredient, and includes as necessary modifiers cellulose acetate propionate of a viscosity of approximately 20 seconds (ASTM method D-1343), acetyl tributyl citrate, a mixture of sucrose esters and, optionally, camphor. In addition, the new nail polish contains organic volatile solvents and is essentially water free. It also may contain other additives commonly employed in nail polishes such as polyamide resins, thickeners, pearlescents, pigments, U.V. absorbers and fragrances.

Abstract: A clear viscous and gelled antiperspirant solution comprising a gell solution of an alcoholic solvent and a gelling agent for the solvent, an antiperspirant dissolved in the gel solution, and a small but effective amount of emollient. The gelled antiperspirant can be applied easily. The antiperspirant is held effectively within the smooth film formed by the gelling agent. The gelling agent is a cellulose-based derivative modified with polyoxypropylene groups and substituted with acetyl groups.

Abstract: Dry powder antiperspirant compositions consisting essentially of known active antiperspirant chemicals encapsulated and buffered with about 10 to about 45 percent, by weight, of the total composition of a hydrolyzed carbohydrate derived from natural waxy maize; a method of buffering active antiperspirant chemicals during processing to prevent corrosion of the processing equipment; aqueous solutions and gels capable of being dried to form the dry powder antiperspirant compositions; and antiperspirant consumer products formulated from the dry powders, are described.

Abstract: An improved antiperspirant active material, and methods for its preparation, identification and use as well as cosmetic compositions containing said material are disclosed. Said material comprises a polymeric aluminum compound having the empirical formulaAl.sub.2 (OH).sub.6-a X.sub.awhere X is Cl, Br or I, a is about 0.3 to about 4; wherein said antiperspirant active material is further characterized by:(a) a Size Exclusion Chromatography Test band having a relative retention time corresponding to Band III of the Standard Basic Aluminum Chloride Solution Size Exclusion Chromatogram; and(b) a Band III Percent Aluminum Value of at least 20 percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions of matter and their use in medicine, in agricultural applications, and in cosmetics. The compositions are based on a thixotropic aluminum hydroxide chloride which has an atomic ratio of aluminum to chlorine of from 5:1 to 6:1, and which is the chlorination product of pseudoboehmite which aluminum hydroxide chloride is in a concentration in water of from about 2 to about 20 weight percent. For medical topical application a suitable carrier is impregnated with such thixotropic microcrystalline aluminum hydroxide chloride.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions of improved stability are prepared by using an emulsifying composition comprising the combination of a finely divided montmorillonite mineral sufficiently modified with quaternary ammonium cations containing 10 or more carbon atoms, per cation, to render the mineral compatible with the oil, a polar organic dispersing agent for the mineral, and a partial ester of a fatty acid of 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a saturated, aliphatic, polyhydric alcohol having 3 to 18 hydroxyl groups, at least 2 of said hydroxyl groups being unesterified. In a preferred embodiment, useful, for example, in preparing an emulsion of an aqueous solution of aluminum chlorohydrate in cyclomethicone, the emulsifying composition is the combination of (a) a gelatinous dispersion of stearalkonium hectorite, with propylene carbonate dispersing agent, in isopropyl myristate, and (b) polyglyceryl-4 oleate.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing dibenzyl sorbitol as a gelling agent and only up to 10% of a propylene - ethylene glycol polycondensate and process for preparing said compositions.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition which contains an aluminum salt, a smectite mineral and polyethyleneglycol, said composition being sprayable and in liquid form without flocculation, and the process of preparing such composition in which the aluminum salt is added to a mixture of the smectite and polyethyleneglycol.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing propellant compositions including a film-forming synthetic polymer that are capable of forming foamed structures containing open and/or closed cells, which may optionally contain a material which is deposited in the pores and/or walls of the structure as the structure is formed, which comprises coating the synthetic polymer in particulate form with an inert solid material insoluble in the propellant and in solutions of the synthetic resin the propellant at atmospheric temperature; and then adding the propellant and dissolving the synthetic polymer in the propellant.

Abstract: Solid, stick-type cosmetic compositions consist essentially of from about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of sodium stearate, 100 parts by weight of water and an "active" material intended to be applied to the skin. The composition also preferably contains a polyhydroxyl compound, such as a glycol or a polyglycol in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent. The addition of up to about 5 weight percent sodium chloride reduces the "syneresis" effect upon storing the compositions at low or high temperature, and increases the setting point of the composition. The compositions are useful as deodorant sticks, perfume sticks, sun sticks, hand lotion sticks, talc sticks, pigment sticks and insect repellant sticks.

Abstract: An antiperspirant formulation containing an extract from the aloe vera plant that prevents irritation in most persons sensitive to the metallic salts in common use as antiperspirants. A basic formulation consists of a 50% aqueous metallic salt astringent solution of 85 parts by weight and the natural gel of aloe vera of 15 parts by weight. The preferred metallic salt is aluminum chlorohydroxide. The salt may be combined with various other anti-microbial agents, drying agents, fragrances and the like with aloe vera extracts either in the natural gel form or as aloe extract oil to provide formulations for manual or aerosol sprays, roll-ons, creams and the like. The antiperspirant of the invention permit use by most persons formerly unable to tolerate many antiperspirants due to irritation of the skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprised of polyethylene glycol exhibit improved aesthetic properties and efficacy.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition is disclosed suitable for application by a pump spray, a pressurized aerosol or a roll-on. The composition comprises an active antiperspirant salt; a hydrophobic suspending agent; and as a liquid carrier, the benzoic acid esters of a mixture of linear primary alcohols in the C.sub.9 to C.sub.15 carbon chain length. When the said composition is maintained in a pressurized spray container, a liquified normally gaseous propellant is also present. Quantities of additional components may also be present in the composition including ethanol, or other polar solvent such as a fatty acid ester, and a volatile silicone. The said composition exhibits very slow settling times, fast onset of efficacy, and the cited carrier is virtually odor-free.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of bis-(N-oxypyridyl-thio) derivatives of aluminum sulfonates by reacting a bis-isopropylate aluminum derivative of an organic sulfonate with two equivalents of the N-oxide of pyridine-2 thiol. The bis-isopropylate aluminum derivative of the organic sulfonate is formed by reacting the organic sulfonic acid precursor with aluminum isopropylate.

Abstract: A composition of matter, comprising the benzoic acid esters of a mixture of C.sub.12, C.sub.13, C.sub.14 and C.sub.15 linear primary alcohols. The alcohol mixture may comprise by weight from about 13 to 31% of said C.sub.12 alcohol, 28 to 44% of said C.sub.13 alcohol, 17 to 40% of said C.sub.14 alcohol, and 12 to 19% of said C.sub.15 alcohol. The alcohol mixture preferably comprises by weight from about 23 to 31% of said C.sub.12 alcohol, 32 to 44% of said C.sub.13 alcohol, 17 to 23% of said C.sub.14 alcohol, and 12 to 18% of said C.sub.15 alcohol. Compositions in accordance with the invention are useful as diluents, solvents, plasticizers, liquid carriers, and the like.

Abstract: Antiperspirant emulsion compositions are described which comprise an aqueous solution of an astringent agent; a volatile, water-insoluble liquid; a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer; an oil-in-water type surfactant; and a water-in-oil type surfactant. A preferred embodiment comprises an emulsion of aqueous aluminum chlorhydrate in cyclopolydimethylsiloxanes as the volatile fluid. These compositions have improved efficacy as measured by their drying times.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions are described which comprise an aqueous solution of an astringent dispersed in a solid matrix comprising a volatile, water-insoluble liquid; a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer; a solid alkanoic acid; a waxy ester; and optionally containing a solid alkanol. A preferred embodiment comprises an aqueous solution of aluminum chlorhydrate dispersed in a solid matrix comprising cyclopolydimthylsiloxanes as the volatile liquid. These compositions are stable to separation in the molten state and provide non-leaking sticks of controllable softness when solidified by cooling.

Abstract: An antiperspirant liquid composition in the form of an emulsion comprises a volatile polydimethylsiloxane, a wax, an antiperspirant agent, an emulsifier and water. The wax is first dissolved in the polydimethylsiloxane and then emulsified with the remaining ingredients. The composition can be sprayed on the skin yet is thick enough not to form runs or dribbles on the skin under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antiperspirant-deodorant compositions and to a method of suppressing odors due to the bacterial decomposition of perspiration by administering bis-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulfide and/or at least one adduct of bis-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulfide having the empirical formula:(C.sub.5 H.sub.4 NOS).sub.2 MY.sub.t (I)wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, magnesium, tin, cadmium, zirconium, alkali and alkaline earth metals; Y is the anion of an inorganic or organic acid and t is either 1 or 2.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride, alone or in combination with astringent metallic salts, as the active agent effective for retarding or inhibiting perspiration when topically applied to the human skin. Method for controlling or preventing perspiration in humans.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition in which the antiperspirant material is maintained substantially homogeneously distributed throughout the stick by virtue of the presence of certain waxy materials.

Abstract: Solid, stick-type cosmetic compositions consist essentially of from about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of sodium stearate, 100 parts by weight of water and an "active" material intended to be applied to the skin. The composition also preferably contains a polyhydroxyl compound, such as a glycol or a polyglycol in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent. The compositions are useful as deodorant sticks, perfume sticks, sun sticks, hand lotion sticks, talc sticks, pigment sticks and insect repellant sticks.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride, alone or in combination with astringent metallic salts, as the active agent effective for retarding or inhibiting perspiration when topically applied to the human skin. Method for controlling or preventing perspiration in humans.

Abstract: Method of inhibiting perspiration with antiperspirant compositions containing trivalent metal salts of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid of the formula:Me (CF.sub.3 SO.sub.3).sub.3wherein Me is aluminum, lanthanum, cerium or didymium obtained by reacting trifluoromethanesulfonic acid with the appropriate metal carbonate or sulfide or by the exchange reaction of the appropriate metal sulfate with barium trifluoromethanesulfonate.

Abstract: Aluminum tris(N-oxypyridine-2-thiolate) is useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of any pathological manifestation in which the presence of a microorganism is involved. It is a new compound made by the reaction of aluminum isopropylate with the N-oxide of pyridine-2-thiol.

Abstract: Sustained flavor release compositions are disclosed which comprise polymer backbones having pendant flavor groups thereon. Such compositions can be used, for example, in chewing gums. Release of the flavor can be accomplished by hydrolysis upon mastication of the chewing gum.In one embodiment, aldehyde flavors are reacted with polymers having hydroxy groups thereon to produce a polymer backbone with pendant acetal or hemi-acetal flavor groups. An example is the reaction product of cinnamic aldehyde and partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate. In a like manner, ketone flavors can be reacted with similar polymers to form pendant ketal flavor groups. Also, alcohol flavors can be reacted with polymers having aldehyde or ketone groups to provide polymer backbones with pendant acetal or ketal moieties thereon.

Abstract: The invention concerns a perspiration-inhibiting soap, a process for its production and body-care preparations containing said soap; the perspiration-inhibiting soap comprising a synthetic washing-active material, a builder, as perspiration-inhibiting agent at least one aluminum salt and/or zinc salt and/or at least one zirconium salt and/or salt of a rare earth element and optionally soap additives known per se.

Abstract: Stable, three-phase antiperspirant stick compositions having (1) a solid, shearable antiperspirant phase, (2) a gel phase comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol gelled with soap, and (3) a barrier phase of specified minimum thickness separating the antiperspirant and gel phases comprising a water-insoluble, alcohol-insoluble, high melting point wax and liquid emollient and which is relatively free of particulate materials. Such antiperspirant sticks provide effective antiperspirant performance as well as desirable application characteristics.

Abstract: Aerosol antiperspirant compositions are provided that are highly concentrated with respect to the active astringent salt, and capable of being dispensed from aerosol containers of the foam type at a low delivery rate, comprising, in combination, an astringent salt in an amount within the range from about 8 to about 30%; a liquefied propellant, or a mixture of liquefied propellants, each with a vapor pressure at 21.degree. C. of at least 2.4 atmospheres absolute, having a low molecular weight, in an amount of at least 0.15 mole per atmosphere absolute pressure in the container at 21.degree. C. per 100 g of composition; a nonvolatile miscible organic liquid in an amount within the range from about 0.1 to 30% by weight of the composition; a bulking agent in an amount within the range from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the composition; and a solid aliphatic carboxylic acid having from about fourteen to about twenty-two carbon atoms in a straight chain and in an amount within the range from about 0.

Abstract: Compositions and processes comprising certain metal salts of an unsaturated hydroxy carboxylic acid having 17-21 carbon atoms are disclosed as the active ingredient in various deodorants. Also described are various synergistic agents, anti-oxidants and reinforcing agents which are useful therewith.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: A solid. transparent, gelled antiperspirant composition containing one or more acidic reacting antiperspirant compounds wherein the gel contains a lower monohydric alcohol, a di- and/or trihydric alcohol and/or a lower polyglycol, a propylene-/ethyleneglycol-polycondensate, having the formula:Ho (c.sub.2 h.sub.4 o).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.y H, wherein y/(x+y)=0.6-1 and having an average molecular weight of at least 500,Dibenzaldehyde-monosorbitol acetal, an antiperspirant metal compound, and mono- or dialkylolamide of a higher fatty acid.

Abstract: Aerosol antiperspirant compositions are provided, capable of dispensing active astringent salt from aerosol containers with low mistiness and dustiness, comprising, in combination, an astringent salt in an amount within the range from about 3 to about 30%; a hydrocarbon or halocarbon propellant; a synthetic polymer gum having a viscosity within the range from about 500,000 to about 100 million centistokes at 25.degree. C. in an amount within the range from about 0.05 to about 5% by weight of the composition; and optionally, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic carboxylic acid having from about nine to about fifty carbon atoms, comprising all or part of a nonvolatile miscible organic liquid or oil in an amount within the range from about 0.1 to about 30% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Wax-like compositions useful for antiperspirant or deodorant sticks, generally hydrophobic in nature, which contain ingredients having a high hydrophile-lipophile balance to improve the efficacy of such compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for enhancing the penetration of pharmacologically active agents through skin comprising a sugar ester in combination with a sulfoxide or phosphine oxide.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for making hollow macrospherical particles. The particles themselves are particularly adapted for use as anti-perspirants. The particles have a diameter between about 10 and 74 microns, preferably predominating between 15 and 44 microns, and a greater than unit density. As such, they are not subject to deep lung penetration. The process for producing the particles comprises providing a solution containing the materials from which the particles are made, diffusing the solution through small pores by centrifugal force such that the resulting hollow particles have a diameter greater than the pore diameter, and drying the solution droplets in a stream of heated air. The apparatus for producing the macrospherical particles comprises a centrifugal atomizer having a porous sintered metal filter ring which is rotated inside a spray drying chamber.