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Rinse-off hair care compositions

US5653968A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 1996
Grant dateAug 5, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to rinse-off hair care compositions that leave a low residue on the hair. These compositions have good hair style retention properties and have a natural, non-sticky feel upon the hair. These compositions comprise a hydrophobic copolymer component having a drying coefficient of less than about 3% and a carrier suitable for application to the hair. The copolymer component further comprises a hydrophobic copolymer and a volatile hydrophobic solvent. The copolymer has a cohesive breaking strength of greater than about 20 kg.sub.f /cm.sup.2, an adhesive strength of less than about 30 kg.sub.f /cm.sup.2, a cohesive breaking strain of less than about 100%, wherein the ratio of said cohesive breaking strength to said adhesive strength is greater than or equal to about 1.

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