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Stable mild liquid soap personal cleanser

US5296158A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 1991
Grant dateMar 22, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a very mild, stable, liquid dispersoidal cleansing composition comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 2.5% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.3 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable. The stable, mild liquid cleanser is preferably contained in a container having a pressure actuated pump. The composition is preferably made by the steps of: PA1 1. heating and mixing an aqueous mixture of said potassium fatty acid soap and said free fatty acid to provide a stable melt; PA1 2. cooling the melt to about room temperature; PA1 3. diluting said cooled melt with water to provide said dispersoidal liquid.

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