Abstract: Improved antiperspirant stick compositions are provided which comprise a substantially anhydrous, homogeneous mixture of an alcohol soluble astringent basic aluminum compound as the active ingredient in a solid or semi-solid system including an alkylene polyhydric alcohol, a normally solid higher fatty acid amide of an alkylolamine in which the fatty acid radical contains at least 12 carbon atoms and the alkylol groups of the alkylolamine contain from 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and a non-toxic dermatologically acceptable non-aqueous solvent, such as ethanol, for the astringent basic aluminum compound. The mixture provides a highly esthestic, stable and quite effective antiperspirant in stick form suitable for application to the human axilla.

Abstract: An aerosol composition comprising a liquid mixture of hydrocarbon propellant, an alcoholic solvent and, to reduce flammability, water and methylene chloride and/or 1,1,1-trichloroethane, wherein the liquid mixture forms a single phase consisting essentially of 5-30% by weight of the hydrocarbon propellant, 5-30% by weight of water, 10-40% by weight of methylene chloride and/or 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and 37-80% by weight of ethanol, n-propanol or iso-propanol. The composition does not require to be shaken before use.

Abstract: A novel combination of powdered materials such as zirconium and aluminum salts suspended in a solid solution of volatile silicones and long chain alcohols. The silicones and alcohols are brought into solid solution by mixing the components in liquid phase at temperatures not to exceed 150.degree. F. (66.degree. C.). The addition of the powdered material to the silicone oil and alcohol matrix prevents the separation of the components upon cooling.This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 655,665, filed Feb. 5, 1976, now abandoned.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition comprising hexylene glycol as an emollient and dispersant, optionally together with a germicide and/or antiperspirant agent as active ingredients, and a base, such as an amino-alcohol to suppress the development of off-odors.A typical formulation is:______________________________________ % by weight ______________________________________ Aluminium chlorhydrate 3.50 Hexylene glycol 2.00 Nonionic surfactant 0.10 Pyrogenic silica 0.10 2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol 0.12 Perfume 0.

Abstract: Stable, two phase antiperspirant stick compositions having (1) a substantially anhydrous antiperspirant phase comprising a water-insoluble, high melting point wax, a liquid emollient, and high levels of a particulate, antiperspirant active material and (2) a gel phase comprising a polyhydric alcohol gelled with either a fatty acid soap or a fatty acid amide. Such antiperspirant sticks provide effective antiperspirancy performance as well as desirable application characteristics.

Abstract: An improved antiperspirant composition is prepared by spray drying together a mixture of aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorhydrate, and urea. The impalpable powder which is formed is incorporated into an aerosol antiperspirant formulation.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition of the type in which an antiperspirant agent such as aluminium chlorhydrate is suspended in a propellant medium, the medium containing a polyalkylene glycol for example a butoxymonoether of an ethylene oxide -- propylene oxide condensate, an ethylene oxide -- propylene oxide block copolymer or a polypropylene glycol. The effect of including a polyalkylene glycol is to substantially reduce the amount of stain which develops on clothing to which the antiperspirant becomes accidentally transferred.

Abstract: An improved antiperspirant composition can be prepared by co-spray drying together a mixture of aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorhydrate, and urea. The co-spray drying technique produces an impalpable powder which may be incorporated into an antiperspirant formulation suitable for aerosol application.

Abstract: A peroxide group containing complex of aluminum, oxygen and hydrogen is obtained having an aluminum/oxygen atomic ratio of about 1:3.The complex is prepared by reacting, at a temperature below 150.degree. F, aluminum metal of a purity of at least 99.98% by weight with a source of hydrogen ions, such as an aqueous inorganic halogen acid, in the presence of mercury and an oxygen gas-containing atmosphere, the aluminum being partially immersed in the mercury and the source of hydrogen ions, comprising a thin film over the mercury. The thickness of this film is insufficient to cover the aluminum not immersed in the mercury, whereby a portion of the aluminum is exposed to the oxygen gas-containing atmosphere. The complex grows from the exposed surface of the aluminum in the form of an easily frangible self-supporting sheet.

Abstract: A dry, solid, water-swellable, water-insoluble absorbent composition of matter comprises an ionic complex of a water-soluble anionic poly-electrolyte and a polyvalent metal cation. The composition is characterized by an ability to uncomplex at an elevated pH and recomplex at a lower pH.

Abstract: Anhydrous antiperspirant compositions in the form of thixotropic creams. Such compositions, which contain emollients, gelling agents and antiperspirant active ingredients, are physically stable and cosmetically superior to conventional antiperspirant cream products.

Abstract: An antiperspirant agent comprises microcrystals of an antiperspirant derivative of aluminum coated with degraded starch which gels in water at a temperature lower than 100.degree. C so as to provide an atomizable gel having a starch composition between 5-30 weight percent thereof. The antiperspirant agent is present in the composition in amounts of about 2-10 weight percent thereof. The composition can be packaged as an aerosol.

Abstract: An antiperspirant agent having a delayed antiperspirant activity comprises micro-crystals of an antiperspirant derivative of aluminum coated with starch partially crosslinked by etherification. The antiperspirant agent is present in the composition in amounts of about 2-8 weight percent thereof. The composition can be packaged as an aerosol.

Abstract: A formulation and method for a pump spray or roll-on antiperspirant is disclosed which antiperspirant is characterized by having superior drying properties. The formulation comprises one or more alcohol-soluble aluminum chlorhydroxide compounds in combination with an alcohol vehicle and a selected silicone liquid.

Abstract: An antiperspirant-deodorant composition containing in a cosmetic carrier an active compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, bromine and R.sub.1 SO.sub.3 wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, chlorophenyl, hydroxyphenyl and 2-oxo 10-bornanyl and R is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

Abstract: A formulation and method for a pump spray or roll-on antiperspirant is disclosed which antiperspirant is characterized by having superior drying properties while substantially eliminating clogging of the valve or roll-ball. The formulation comprises one or more alcohol soluble aluminum chlorhydroxide compounds in combination with an alcohol vehicle and selected silicone liquids.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier e.g. ethyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol and a polyhydric compound of formula R(OR').sub.n OH and about 10 to 45% by weight of an aluminum hydroxybromide; R in said formula is H or lower alkyl, R' is polymethylene having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and n is 1 to 3.

Abstract: Aluminum salts of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN A IS AN INTEGER FROM 1 THROUGH 4, B IS AN INTEGER FROM 1 THROUGH 5 AND C IS AN INTEGER FROM 1 THROUGH 13, THE NUMBERS REPRESENTED BY THE INDICES A, B AND C BEING CONNECTED BY THE RELATIONSHIPS 3B = A + C AND THE RATIO B/A IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 1 AND LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 2.5, ARE NEW COMPOUNDS POSSESSING PHARMACOLOGICAL, ANTI-PERSPIRANT AND DEODORANT PROPERTIES.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula(R.sub.1).sub.m Al(OR.sub.2).sub.n Iwherein m and n each are 1 or 2 and the sum of m and n is 3; R.sub.1 is alkyl; R.sub.2 is substituted and unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl or aroyl; wherein the substituents on R.sub.2 when R.sub.2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkanoyl and alkenoyl are one or more of cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkyl substituted cycloalkenyl, or aryl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenyloxy, aryloxy or alkyl and/or alkoxy substituted aryl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenyloxy or aryloxy; and wherein the substituents on R.sub.2 when R.sub.2 is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl and aroyl are one or more of alkyl, alkoxy or aryl; and when R.sub.2 is phenyl two adjacent alkyl and/or alkoxy substituents on the phenyl can be joined to form a 5 or 6-membered saturated ring; when m is 2 and n is 1, R.sub.2 can be--(R.sub.3 O).sub.p --Al(R.sub.1).sub.2 (a)wherein R.sub.1 has the significance above and each R.sub.

Abstract: A treatment to prevent the symptoms of skin conditions characterized by an offensive odor of the body, and a treatment to alleviate the symptoms of diseases characterized by defects of keratinization consisting of the topical application of a solution, lotion, cream, ointment, powder, stick or spray containing cysteic acid, cysteinesulfinic acid, homocysteic acid or their metal chelates are disclosed. The metal chelates include molecular complexes of cysteic acid or its analogue and metal ions such as ferric, cupric, zinc and aluminum ions. The efficacious compositions may include the active ingredients present in a total amount of from 1 to 30 percent, and preferably from 2 to 10 percent by weight. In a prophylactic treatment topical application to skin areas of axilla, crotch (inguinalperineum) and feet has been found to prevent the formation of malodor.

Abstract: A formulation and method for a pump spray or roll-on antiperspirant is disclosed which antiperspirant is characterized by having superior drying properties while substantially eliminating clogging of the valve or roll ball. The formulation comprises one or more alcohol soluble aluminum chlorhydroxide compounds in combination with an alcohol vehicle and a selected mixture of silicone liquids or selected silicone liquids with silicone polyether copolymers.

Abstract: A very effective antiperspirant composition in the form of a stick comprising from abouyt 1% to about 20% of a water-insoluble wax, from about 20% to about 50% of an essentially water-insoluble, but water-dispersible, liquid emollient, and from about 30% to about 60% of an activealuminum or zirconium astringent antiperspirant salt in the form of finely divided particles, said composition being essentially water-insoluble with the exception of the active particles.

Abstract: Alkali metal and ammonium zirconyl carbonates (AZC) may be used as active antiperspirant ingredients when converted to complexes with various acidic antiperspirant agents, including particularly the highly acidic zirconium compounds. The acidic antiperspirant agent activates the zirconium in the zirconyl carbonate to an acidic, active antiperspirant species. The zirconyl carbonate comprises about 2 to 35 weight percent of the complex, and the antiperspirant activating agent is present in such an amount that the pH of a 5 to 20 weight percent aqueous solution of the complex will be about 3 to 6. Potassium and ammonium zirconyl carbonates are preferred, but sodium may also be used if the complex is kept in solution. The acidic, antiperspirant activating agent is preferably a zirconium oxy salt or zirconium hydroxy salt, such as a zirconium hydroxy halide. However, other water soluble, polyvalent metal salts of strong acids may be used, particularly aluminum halides and basic aluminum compounds.

Abstract: Dry powder antiperspirant compounds are suspended in aerosol compositions by means of C.sub.12 -C.sub.20 aliphatic alkanol amide to prevent agglomeration or packing of the antiperspirant compound in the aerosol container. Octadecyl monoethanol amide is preferred. The compositions are prepared by first dissolving and then precipitating the amide.

Abstract: Improved cosmetic preparations are obtained by inclusion of a particular oat flour.

Abstract: There is disclosed antimicrobial compositions based upon the combination of an antimicrobially effective poly (quaternary ammonium) compound and an antimicrobially effective simple anionic component. There is also disclosed methods of making the same and products made therefrom.

Abstract: Unusually effective anti-perspirant compositions are provided by forming an astringent complex of a basic aluminum compound, a zirconium compound and a trace amount of an alkaline earth metal salt. The alkaline earth metal may be either calcium or magnesium or both, but preferably magnesium, and may be added as any of the usual salts such as halides, carbonate, oxide, hydroxide, etc. The basic aluminum compounds may be any of the usual basic aluminum anti-perspirant salts, particularly basic aluminum halides, and the zirconium compound may be a zirconium oxy salt and/or zirconium hydroxy salt. The complex should have an Al/Zr mole ratio of about 10:1 to 1:10, and preferably about 4:1 to 1:1, and the pH of an aqueous solution containing 5 to 15 weight percent of the complex (based on the oxides of aluminum and zirconium) should be at least about 3.

Abstract: A dry aerosol antiperspirant spray composition based on particulate aluminum chlorhydrate as the active antiperspirant, with a propellant fluid to maintain pressure in a container and to aid in discharging the antiperspirant composition from it through a dispensing valve, includes a water soluble poly-lower alkoxylated cetyl alcohol, such as cetyl propoxylate of 5 to 15 propoxy groups per mole, to act as a vehicle for the aluminum chlorhydrate and to diminish any irritation of the skin and staining of clothing resulting from contact with the aluminum chlorhydrate or a reaction product thereof, perspiration and oily materials in the composition or on the skin.

Abstract: An aluminum chlorhydroxy glycinate complex is disclosed as is an aluminum chlorhydroxy propylene glycol glycinate complex. Medicinal and cosmetic compositions containing these complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an effective amount of an active ingredient such as a medicinal agent, disinfectant, pesticide, insect repellant, or a cosmetic agent such as an antiperspirant, a bath oil, a fragrance, sunscreen, soap, hair dye, tanning agent, etc., in a carrier comprising a polymer comprising a monomer having hydrophilic functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, or amino groups and containing aluminum, zinc, or zirconium bound in complex form.

Abstract: The development of perspiration is inhibited by topical application of 3-phenyl-3-carbo-(beta-di-lower alkylamino)-lower alkoxy-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran or a salt thereof, preferably the hydrochloride, and an antiperspirant aluminum, zinc, or zirconium salt, preferably aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum chloride. The compositions applied may be aqueous, preferably including a surface active agent, such as a nonionic synthetic surface active compound of poly-lower alkylene oxide, or they may be non-aqueous, as in "aerosol" powder sprays. The amounts of the composition employed are small and the proportion of antiperspirant metal salt present is greater than that of the dihydrobenzofuran compound.

Abstract: A heterocyclic aluminum compound of the formula ##EQU1## wherein n is 1 or 2. When n is 1, Z is --CH=CH--. When n is 2, Z is either --(CH.sub.2).sub.m wherein m is 0-6, or a heteroatom selected from --O--, --S--, >SO, >SO.sub.2 or >N--COR' where R' is an aliphatic hydrocarbon of 1-17 carbon atoms, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --C.sub.6 H.sub.5 where q is 0 or 1, styryl, diphenyl methyl or phenyl optionally substituted by chlorine, fluorine, methyl and alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms. The compound can be prepared by reacting isopropyl aluminate with an .omega.-diol of the formula ##EQU2## wherein Z has the meaning given above and then reacting the resulting product with dry HCl or an acyl chloride of the formula R'--COCl wherein R' has the meaning given above. The heterocyclic aluminum compound exhibits antiperspirant activity. It can be used in cosmetic antiperspirant compositions comprising a cosmetic vehicle and about 0.2-30 weight percent thereof based on the weight of said composition.

Abstract: An allantoin ascorbic acid complex is disclosed as is an allantoin salt ascorbic acid complex. Medicinal and cosmetic compositions containing these complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antiperspirant-deodorant composition containing in a cosmetic carrier an active compound of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is chlorine, bromine and R.sub.1 SO.sub.3 wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1-4 carbon atoms, phenyl, chlorophenyl, hydroxyphenyl and 2-oxo 10-bornanyl and R is hydrogen, chlorine, methyl or methoxy.

Abstract: Staining in the underarm areas of garments due to the presence of perspiration and the residue of an aluminum salt containing anti-perspirant is preventable by incorporating into the anti-perspirant composition specific water soluble mild reducing agents including various sulfur or phosphorus compounds or stannous or titanous salts. Alternatively, the reducing agents rather than being incorporated into the anti-perspirant composition may be employed to treat the soiled garments prior to washing or dry cleaning the garments.

Abstract: A stable antiperspirant liquid composition which is particularly suitable for use as an antiperspirant roll-on comprising an aluminum astringent material, a small but effective amount of a quaternary ammonium salt and fumed silica in an aqueous medium.