Quaternized polyamine polymers and cosmetic compositions containing the same

Claim 2

A cosmetic composition comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR8## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.01 and 10 percent by weight thereof and a cosmetic carrier applicable to the hair or skin.

Claim 3

The composition of claim 1 wherein said polymer is present in an amount between 0.5 and 10 weight percent thereof.

Claim 4

The composition of claim 2 which is an oxidation hair dye composition.

Claim 5

The composition of claim 2 which is a pretreatment composition for application to the hair prior to an anionic or non-ionic shampooing, or before an oxidation dyeing followed by an anionic or non-ionic shampooing, or before a permanent waving treatment.

Claim 6

A cosmetic treatment process comprising applying to the hair or skin an effective amount of the cosmetic composition of claim 1.

Claim 7

The process of claim 5 which comprises applying said cosmetic composition to the hair prior to an anionic or non-ionic shampoo, or prior to an oxidation dyeing followed by an anionic or non-ionic shampoo.

Claim 8

A cosmetic composition for application to the hair comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR9## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01-10 percent by weight thereof and an effective amount of at least one adjuvant employed in cosmetic compositions for the hair, said adjuvant being selected so as to provide one of a hair setting lotion, a hair pre-treating lotion, a hair styling cream or gel, a shampoo composition, a permanent waving composition, a hair dye composition, a hair restructuring lotion, an anti-seborrheic treating lotion or a hair lacquer composition.

Claim 9

A cosmetic composition for application to the hair comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR9## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01-10 percent by weight thereof and an effective amount of at least one adjuvant employed in cosmetic compositions for the hair, said adjuvant being selected so as to provide one of a hair setting lotion, a hair pre-treating lotion, a hair styling cream or gel, a shampoo composition, a permanent waving composition, a hair dye composition, a hair restructuring lotion, an anti-seborrheic treating lotion or a hair lacquer composition.

Claim 10

A cosmetic composition for application to the skin comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR10## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01-10 percent by weight thereof and an effective amount of at least one adjuvant employed in cosmetic compositions for the skin, said adjuvant being selected so as to provide one of a cream or lotion for the hands or face, an anti-solar composition, a make-up remover milk, a foamable liquid for the bath or a deodorant composition.

Claim 11

A cosmetic composition for application to the skin comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR10## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01-10 percent by weight thereof and an effective amount of at least one adjuvant employed in cosmetic compositions for the skin, said adjuvant being selected so as to provide one of a cream or lotion for the hands or face, an anti-solar composition, a make-up remover milk, a foamable liquid for the bath or a deodorant composition.

Claim 12

A hair treating lotion composition comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution of at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR11## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01 to 10 percent by weight of said composition and said composition having a pH from 6 to 8.

Claim 13

A hair treating lotion composition comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution of at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR11## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01 to 10 percent by weight of said composition and said composition having a pH from 6 to 8.

Claim 14

A shampoo composition comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR12## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01 to 3 percent by weigh thereof and an effective amount of a cationic, non-ionic or anionic detergent.

Claim 15

A shampoo composition comprising at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR12## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount of 0.01 to 3 percent by weigh thereof and an effective amount of a cationic, non-ionic or anionic detergent.

Claim 16

The shampoo composition of claim 10 wherein said detergent is present in an amount between 5 and 30 weight percent of said composition.

Claim 17

A hair setting lotion comprising an aqueous, alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR13## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of said composition, and said composition having a pH ranging between 3 and 9.

Claim 18

A hair setting lotion comprising an aqueous, alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR13## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of said composition, and said composition having a pH ranging between 3 and 9.

Claim 19

The hair setting lotion of claim 13 which also includes another cosmetic resin selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone, a copolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate or a copolymer of crotonic acid and vinyl acetate, said another cosmetic resin being present in an amount between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of said composition.

Claim 20

A hair dye composition comprising a carrier, at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR14## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight of said composition and an effective amount of a hair dye.

Claim 21

A hair dye composition comprising a carrier, at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR14## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight of said composition and an effective amount of a hair dye.

Claim 22

A hair lacquer composition comprising an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a hair lacquer cosmetic resin and at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR15## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said solution being packaged under pressure together with an aerosol propellant in an aerosol container, said hair lacquer cosmetic resin being present in an amount between 0.5 and 3 percent by weight of said composition and said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 3 percent by weight of said composition.

Claim 23

A hair lacquer composition comprising an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a hair lacquer cosmetic resin and at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR15## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said solution being packaged under pressure together with an aerosol propellant in an aerosol container, said hair lacquer cosmetic resin being present in an amount between 0.5 and 3 percent by weight of said composition and said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 3 percent by weight of said composition.

Claim 24

A hair restructuring lotion comprising at least one hair restructuring agent present in an amount between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight thereof and at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR16## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, present in an amount between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of said composition.

Claim 25

A hair restructuring lotion comprising at least one hair restructuring agent present in an amount between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight thereof and at least one polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR16## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, present in an amount between 0.1 and 5 percent by weight of said composition.

Claim 26

A hair pretreatment composition for application to the hair prior to an anionic or non-ionic shampoo, or prior to an oxidation dyeing operation followed by an anionic or non-ionic shampoo, or prior to a permanent waving treatment comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution of the polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR17## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight of said composition and said composition having a pH between 3 and 9.

Claim 27

A hair pretreatment composition for application to the hair prior to an anionic or non-ionic shampoo, or prior to an oxidation dyeing operation followed by an anionic or non-ionic shampoo, or prior to a permanent waving treatment comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution of the polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR17## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers with p being able to be 0, such that the ratio p/n+p ranges from 0 to 0.95, said polymer being present in an amount between 0.1 and 10 percent by weight of said composition and said composition having a pH between 3 and 9.

Claim 28

A process for preparing a polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR18## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; n is a whole number, comprising polycondensing a triamine of the formula R 1 R 2 N-A-N(R 5 )-A-NR 3 R 4 with an essentially equimolar amount of a dihalide of the formula X-B-X, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , A, B and X have the meanings set forth above, and wherein said process is undertaken at a temperature between 10° and 150° C.

Claim 29

A process for preparing a polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR18## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; n is a whole number, comprising polycondensing a triamine of the formula R 1 R 2 N-A-N(R 5 )-A-NR 3 R 4 with an essentially equimolar amount of a dihalide of the formula X-B-X, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , A, B and X have the meanings set forth above, and wherein said process is undertaken at a temperature between 10° and 150° C.

Claim 30

A process of preparing a polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR19## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers such that the ratio p/n+p ranges up to 0.95, comprising polycondensing a triamine of the formula R 1 R 2 N-A-N(R 5 )-A-NR 3 R 4 with an essentially equimolar amount of a dihalide of the formula X-B-X to form an intermediate polymer and reacting said intermediate polymer with a maximum of 3 moles of a compound of the formula R 6 -Y, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , A, B, X and Y have the meanings set forth above, and wherein said process is carried out at a temperature between 10° and 150° C.

Claim 31

A process of preparing a polymer having recurring units of the formula ##STR19## wherein A is polymethylene having 2-10 carbon atoms; B is selected from polymethylene having 3-10 carbon atoms, xylylidenyl --CH 2 --C 6 H 4 --CH 2 -- ortho, meta or para, --(CH 2 ) x --O--(CH 2 ) x -- wherein x is 2 or 3, or --CH 2 --CHOH--CH 2 --; R 1 and R 3 each independently represent alkyl having 1-12 carbon atoms; R 2 and R 4 each independently represent alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms; R 5 is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is alkyl or arylalkyl containing a maximum of 20 carbon atoms; X.sup.⊖ is a halide anion; Y.sup.⊖ is selected from a halide anion, SO 4 H.sup.⊖ or CH 3 SO 4 .sup.⊖ ; and n and p are whole numbers such that the ratio p/n+p ranges up to 0.95, comprising polycondensing a triamine of the formula R 1 R 2 N-A-N(R 5 )-A-NR 3 R 4 with an essentially equimolar amount of a dihalide of the formula X-B-X to form an intermediate polymer and reacting said intermediate polymer with a maximum of 3 moles of a compound of the formula R 6 -Y, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , A, B, X and Y have the meanings set forth above, and wherein said process is carried out at a temperature between 10° and 150° C.