Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
In a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetic base and a powder, the improvement wherein such powder comprises a modified powder having a silicone polymer film coated on substantailly the entire surface thereof, said powder being produced by bringing at least one silicone compound, in the form of vapor, having the general formula (I): (R.sup.1 HSiO).sub.a (R.sup.2 R.sup.3 SiO).sub.b (R.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.c (I) wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 represent, independently, hydrogen, a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and substituted with at least one halogen atom, provided that R 1 , R 2 , R 3 are not hydrogen at the same time, R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 represent, independently, hydrogen, a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and substituted with at least one halogen atom, a is zero or an integer of 1 or more, b is zero or an integer of 1 or more, and c is zero or 2, provided that c is 2 when a and b are simultaneously zero and a +b is an integer of 3 or more when c is zero, into contact with the powder having on the usrface thereof an active site capable of catalytically polymerizing a silicone compound having a siloxane bond (Si-O-Si) or a hydrosilyl group (Si H), whereby the silicone compound is polymerized on substantially the entire surface of the powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
256 words
In a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetic base and a powder, the improvement wherein such powder comprises a modified powder having a silicone polymer film coated on substantailly the entire surface thereof, said powder being produced by bringing at least one silicone compound, in the form of vapor, having the general formula (I): (R.sup.1 HSiO).sub.a (R.sup.2 R.sup.3 SiO).sub.b (R.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.c (I) wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 represent, independently, hydrogen, a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and substituted with at least one halogen atom, provided that R 1 , R 2 , R 3 are not hydrogen at the same time, R 4 , R 5 , and R 6 represent, independently, hydrogen, a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and substituted with at least one halogen atom, a is zero or an integer of 1 or more, b is zero or an integer of 1 or more, and c is zero or 2, provided that c is 2 when a and b are simultaneously zero and a +b is an integer of 3 or more when c is zero, into contact with the powder having on the usrface thereof an active site capable of catalytically polymerizing a silicone compound having a siloxane bond (Si-O-Si) or a hydrosilyl group (Si H), whereby the silicone compound is polymerized on substantially the entire surface of the powder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the silicone polymer film has a weight-average molecular weight of more than 200,000.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the silicone polymer film has a network structure having a ##STR15## unit derived from the polymerization of Si-H moieties in amount of 20% or more of the total Si atoms contained in the polymer film.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 1, the silicone compound is a cyclic silicone compound having the general formula in which a is 3 to 7 and b and c are zero.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of the silicone polymer film is 3 to 20Å.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the silicone compound is brought into contact with the powder having the active sites on the surface thereof at a temperature of 120° C. or less in a closed chamber in such a manner that the vaporized silicone compound is deposited under a molecular state on the surface of the powder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 6, wherein the silicone compound is brought into contact with the powder under a of 200 mmHg or less.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the silicone compound is brought into contact with the powder having the active sites on the surface thereof by feeding a gas mixture of the silicone compound (I) and a carrier gas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composition as claimed in claim 8, wherein the silicone compound is brought into contact with the powder at a temperature of 120° C. or less.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is an inorganic pigment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A compostion as claimed in claim 1, said powder is a metallic oxide or hydroxide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is a mica.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is an organic pigment.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is a pearlescent pigment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is a mineral silicate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is a porous material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
a composition as claimed in claim 1, werein said powder is a carbon.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is a metal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said powder is a composite powder.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
A composition according to claim 1, wherein silicone polymer film has a weight-average molecular weight of more than 200,000 and its thickness is 3 to 20 Å.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
A composition according to claim 1, wherein the powder is an inorganic pigment, metallic oxide or hydroxide, a mica, an organic pigment, a pearlescent pigment, a mineral silicate, a carbon, a metal or a composite powder.