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Shampoo compositions containing nonvolatile silicone and xanthan gum
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1986-01-30
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2006-01-30
Abstract
Abstract Shampoos are disclosed which comprise a synthetic, anionic surfactant, a dispersed, insoluble, non-volatile silicone, a xanthan gum suspending agent and water.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond E. Bolich, Jr.
- 👤 Theresa B. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/12; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/46; A61K8/463; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/84; A61K8/89; A61K8/891; A61Q5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A shampoo composition consisting essentially of: (a) from about 5% to about 50% of synthetic anionic surfactant or mixtures thereof; (b) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a dispersed, insoluble, nonvolatile silicone or mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.4% to about 5% of xanthan gum; and (d) the remainder water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A shampoo composition consisting essentially of: (a) from about 5% to about 50% of synthetic anionic surfactant or mixtures thereof; (b) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a dispersed, insoluble, nonvolatile silicone or mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.4% to about 5% of xanthan gum; and (d) the remainder water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 1 wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, ethoxylated alkyl sulfates, alpha olefin sulfonates, alkyl sulfonates and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 2 wherein the non-volatile silicone has viscosity of from about 5 to about 600,000 centistokes at 25° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 3 wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, ethoxylated alkyl sulfates and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 4 wherein the non-volatile silicone is a polydimethylsiloxane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 5 wherein an amide is also present in the compositions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 6 wherein the surfactant is an alkyl sulfate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 7 wherein the polydimethylsiloxane has a viscosity of 350 centistokes at 25° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 8 wherein the surfactant is ammonium alkyl sulfate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 1 wherein the non-volatile silicone composition is a mixture of non-volatile silicones.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 10 wherein one of the non-volatile silicones is a silicone gum.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shampoo composition according to claim 11 which additionally contains a volatile silicone.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of shampooing hair comprising applying from about 0.1 g to about 10 g of a composition according to claim 1 to hair that has been wet with water and then rinsed out.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 13 wherein the composition is in accordance with claim 4.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 13 wherein the composition is in accordance with claim 10.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 13 wherein the composition is in accordance with claim 11.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 13 wherein the composition is in accordance with claim 12.
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