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Shampoo compositions and suspending agent therefor

US5587154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1994
Grant dateDec 24, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hair shampoo composition comprising a cleansing surfactant; a water-insoluble hair treating compound, like a hair conditioner or an antidandruff agent; a suspending agent comprising an amine including at least one long carbon chain and a suitable acid; and a suitable carrier, and a method of treating hair are disclosed. The shampoo compositions effectively suspend the water-insoluble hair-treating compound, effectively cleanse the hair and effectively deliver the water-insoluble hair-treating compound to the hair or scalp.

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