18599717. PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION simplified abstract (The Procter & Gamble Company)
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PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION
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Inventor(s)
Debora W. Chang of Mason OH (US)
Brandon Scott Lane of Hamilton OH (US)
Maria Eugenia Gomez of Lebanon OH (US)
Joshua Mikell Williams of Cincinnati OH (US)
PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599717 titled 'PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION
The personal care composition described in the patent application includes an acyl taurate surfactant that improves foaming and lathering in hard water.
- The surfactant system in the composition also contains an N-alkyl acyl taurate surfactant and/or an amphoteric co-surfactant.
- The weight ratio of acyl taurate to N-alkyl acyl taurate and/or co-surfactant is adjusted to enhance lathering in hard water.
- The surfactant system allows for viscosity building with inorganic salt and maintains good lather and foaming with the addition of a cationic conditioning polymer.
Potential Applications: - Personal care products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. - Industrial cleaning products for hard water environments.
Problems Solved: - Improved foaming and lathering in hard water. - Enhanced viscosity control in the presence of inorganic salts.
Benefits: - Better performance of personal care products in hard water conditions. - Increased versatility in formulating personal care and cleaning products.
Commercial Applications: - The technology can be utilized by personal care product manufacturers to create more effective products for consumers in hard water areas.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the acyl taurate surfactant improve foaming and lathering in hard water? 2. What are the potential benefits of incorporating a cationic conditioning polymer into the surfactant system?
Original Abstract Submitted
A personal care composition that includes an acyl taurate surfactant and exhibits improved foaming and lathering in hard water. The surfactant system in the personal care composition also includes an N-alkyl acyl taurate surfactant and/or an amphoteric co-surfactant. The weight ratio of acyl taurate to N-alkyl acyl taurate and/or co-surfactant is tailored to provide the desired hard water lather benefit. The surfactant system also permits viscosity building with inorganic salt and demonstrates good lather and foaming when a cationic conditioning polymer is added.
