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Personal care compositions

US7018625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 26, 2003
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q15/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Personal care compositions, particularly hair care products, include a polymer mixture made from (A) a derivatized polymer of maleic anhydride having defined repeat units of a monomer (e.g. α-olefin) maleic anhydride alkyl half-ester or full acid, maleamic acid and maleimide, and (B) a compound or polymer having a carboxylic acid functionality. These compositions exhibit excellent high humidity curl retention properties, as well as an advantageous blend of toughness and cohesiveness, and a strong affinity to natural fibers such as keratin-based fibers, e.g. hair, skin, or textiles, such as cotton or wool; and they are also water-soluble and water-resistant.

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