EP0261387B1
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Composition and process for lastingly reshaping the hair
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Deutschland GmbH
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Filing: 1987-08-18
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Granted: 1991-05-08
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Expires: 2007-08-18
Abstract
Abstract Agent for permanent setting of hair based on a thioglycolic acid ester containing cysteamine or its salt, as well as a process for permanent setting of hair with said agent. The latter ensures efficient permanent setting which, at the same time, cares for the hair without curling the ends.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Hartmann
- 👤 Joachim Dr. Köhler
- 👤 Eugen Konrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/04; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
23 words
Agent for the permanent shaping of hair, based on a thioglycollic acid ester, characterised in that it contains cysteamine and/or a salt thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
21 words
Agent according to claim 1, characterised in that it contains 0.01 to 10% by weight of cysteamine or a salt thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Agent according to claim 1 and 2, characterised in that the cysteamine salt is cysteamine hydrochloride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Agent according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the thioglycollic acid ester is present in a quantity of 5 to 30% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Agent according to claim 1 to 4, characterized in that the thioglycollic acid ester is thioglycollic acid monoglycerol ester.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
Agent according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that its pH is 4.5 to 7.5.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Agent according to claim 1 to 6, characterised in that prior to use, it is made up by blending a plurality of components, wherein the component containing thioglycollic acid ester is anhydrous.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Agent according to claim 7, characterised in that it is produced by blending two components, the first component contain cysteamine or a salt thereof and water, while the second component contains the thioglycollic acid ester.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
Agent according to claim 7, characterised in that the first component contains the thioglycollic acid ester and cysteamine or a salt thereof, while the second component contains water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
Agent according to claim 7, characterised in that it is produced by blending three components, wherein the first component contains cysteamine or a salt thereof, the second component contains a thioglycollic acid ester and the third component contains the aqueous phase.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A method of permanently shaping hair, in which before and/or after the hair is styled as desired, it is treated with a shaping agent, rinsed with water and then given a subsequent oxidative treatment, rinsed with water, possibly set with a water wave and then dried, characterised in that the shaping agent used is an agent according to claim 1 to 10.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 11, characterized in that the shaping agent is allowed to act for 5 to 30 minutes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 11, characterized in that the shaping agent is allowed to act for 15 to 20 minutes with the application of heat (30-55°C).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
Method according to claim 11 to 13, characterised in that the shaping agent is used in a quantity of 80 to 120g.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPS5762217A
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