EP0204586A2
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Stabilizer for hair compositions and such compositions
Assignee: Shionogi and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-06-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-06-06
Abstract
Abstract The use of vegetable oils in hair lotions is achieved, without the need for much, or any, surfactant, by employing in a solubilizing function a branched C 12 -C 22 saturated monocarboxylic acid, e.g. at 5-31 w/v %.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisako Ukita
- 👤 Sadao Kawai
- 👤 Shohei Egawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/36; A61K8/361; A61K8/39; A61K8/72; A61K8/84; A61K8/86; A61K8/92; A61K8/922; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/06; A61Q5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
1 . The use of a branched C 12 -C 22 saturated monocarboxylic acid in a solubilizing function in a hair composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
1 . The use of a branched C 12 -C 22 saturated monocarboxylic acid in a solubilizing function in a hair composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The use claimed in claim 1, wherein the acid is employed in an amount of 5 to 31 w/v %.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The use claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein a surfactant is also employed in a small amount.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The use claimed in claim 3, wherein the amount of surfactant is up to 5 w/v %.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A hair lotion including castor oil, an alcohol, water and, as a solubilizer, a branched C 12 -C 22 saturated monocarboxylic acid 5 to 31 w/v % and a surfactant 0 to 5 w/v %.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A hair lotion including castor oil, an alcohol, water and, as a solubilizer, a branched C 12 -C 22 saturated monocarboxylic acid 5 to 31 w/v % and a surfactant 0 to 5 w/v %.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A hair lotion as claimed in claim 5, wherein the branched C 12 -C 22 saturated monocarboxylic acid is isostearic acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A hair lotion as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the alcohol is ethanol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A hair lotion consisting essentially of: and water necessary amount to make 100%. 9. A method of improving the cosmetic appearance of hair which comprises applying thereto a hair lotion as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 8 or a hair composition prepared using a branched C12-C22 saturated monocarboxylic acid in a solubilizing function.
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