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Cosmetic reducing compositions for the permanent deformation of hair based on an ester of thioglycolic acid and an N-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) acyl cysteamine

US5225191A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 1991
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/46
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic reducing composition for use in the permanent deformation of hair contains, as a reducing agent, a combination of an ester of thioglycolic acid and an N-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) acyl cysteamine, the pH of the composition being lower than 8. This composition is employed in a process for waving the hair or straightening the hair.

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