CA2897647C - Hair conditioning compositions - Google Patents

Abstract

A premix composition used for providing hair care benefits, such as smoothing, antistatic control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization is disclosed The premix consists of. (a) from about 5% to about 25% (by weight) of a siloxane polymer selected from amodimethicone, bis-cetearyl amodimethicone, or mixtures thereof; and (b) from about 75% to about 95% of a material selected from isodecyl neopentanoate, isodecyl isononoate, isononyl isononanoate, tridecyl neopentanoate, dicaprylyl ether, or mixtures thereof. The compositions can be-applied directly to hair or via conventional hair treatment compositions, such as shampoos or conditioners A hair conditioner composition comprising about 0 5% to about 5%
of the premix is also provided

Description

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10002] Non-volatile silicones and non-volatilc hydrocarbons are known in the .
art to provide a number of consumer recognized hair care benefits, such as smoothing, static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization. However, those materials are very difficult to deliver in a consumer 'acceptable or efficacious manner to the hair in their concentrated form or when they are added to a. formulation in their concentrated form, [0003] Current technology utilizes volatile cyclic siloxanes, volatile linear siloxanes or volatile hydrocarbons as carriers for high viscosity linear polydimethylsiloxane (PDIVIS) materials or nor-volatile hydrocarbons.
These materials can have a number of undesirable attributes as carriers.
Spedifically, they may not be cost effective, they do not provide the =
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decreased performance in, terms of the above-mentioned attributes), = and they are currently regulated or under increased scrutiny by -governmental health and environmental organizations. Current compositions utilize high viscosity polydimethylsiloxanes in volatile = =
compounds; such as cyclopentasiloxane, cyclomethi cone, low molecular weight polydimethylsiloxanes, or low molecular weight hydrocarbons, such as isododecane or isoparaffins. While these compositions may be the best available, they are not particularly =

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[0004] Thus, there is a recognized need to find adeliVery system which i8 = useful for delivering'the hair care benefits of high viseosity linear polydimethylsiloxane'materials and non-volatile, hydrocarbons. That is the focus of the present invention. SpecificallY,,thelYresent invention provides hair conditioning compositions, incorporating high viscosity non-volatile silicone and hydrocarbon materials, which may be delivered "neat". for applications Such as, but not limited to, hair serums and hair shine sprays, or may be added as a "premix' to known hair care compositions, such as conditioners, styling creams, hair =
lotions, hair moisturizers, hair colors, permanent wave compositions or styling gels, in order to effectively deliver the benefits,which are seen with such materials. Additionally, the compositions of the present invention maintain...clarity and show no separation upon standing, =
remaining a fibwable liquid at room temperature.
Surrimary [00051 The present inVention relates tO hair conditioning compositions which comprise a premix consisting essentially of: (a) siloxane polymers containing one or more types of fimctional groups selected from (i) amino, (ii) phenyl, (iii) methoxy, (iv) hydroxyl, (v) fatty alcohol, (vi) fatty acid, and (vii) alkyl; and (b) a material selected from (i) dimethicones having a viscosity of =
from about 20 to about 10,000 eentipo i se), (ii) mono-esters containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms (iii) ethers containing 20 , . , or fewer carbon atoms, (iv) linear or branched hydrocarbons =
containing 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and (v) mixtures thereof..
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, [0006] Hair conditioning compositions containing those defined mixtures are also claimed. The method of utilizing those Mixtures to provide hair conditioning benefits when applied "neat" from a conditioning composition are also claimed. In addition, the method of making those hair conditioning compositions is also claimed.
[0007] All ratios stated herein are "by weight", unless ,otherwise specified.
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Detailed Description [0008] The present invention relates to hair conditioning compositions which comprise a premix which consists essentially of (a) one or more siloxane polymers containing specified functional groups, together =
with (b) a material selected from dimethicones, mono-esters containing = 20 or fewer carbon atoms, ethers containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, linear or branched hydrocarbons containing 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and mixtures of those. materials. The coMpositions can be applied "neat"
directly to hair, or can be applied as part of conventional hair conditioning compositions, such as shampoos, conditioners, styling creams, hair lotions, hair mbistinizers, hair colors, permanent wave,...
compositions, or styling gels. The compositions of the present invention maintain clarity, show minimal (if any separation upon standing, and remain floWable liquids at room temperature. This stands in contrast to prior art siloxane-containing compositions which =
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[0009] The first component utilized in the premix compositions of the present .. . =
invention includes siloxane polymers containing oneor more types of functional groups selected from (i) amino, (ii) phenyl, (iii) methoxy, (iv) hydroxyl, (v) fatty alcohol, (vi) fatty acid, and (vii) alkyl.
Siloxancs (silicone polymers) are well-known in the art. The siloxane polymers which include the listed moieties are macromolecules =
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comprised of a polymer backbone of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms (siloxane bonds) including the listed organic side groups, such as phenyl, amino, methoky, hydroxylõ fatty alcohols fatty acid, or alkyl.
The. number of repeating siloxane units can range from one to several thousand. = By adjusting-of the ¨Si-O-thain lengths, the functionality'of =
the side groups and the erosslinIcing between molecular chains, silicones can be synthesized into an almost infinite variety of materials each with unique chemical properties and performance characteristics.
Silox.ane polymers are well-known in the art=and their properties and..
synthesis arc described in Silicones and Silicone,Modified Materials, Clarson, S. et al (see Chapter 1, Overview of Siloxane .Potyrners, by James E. Mark), ACS Symposium Series, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 2044. The siloxane materials utilized in the present premix compositions are selected from those containing amino groups, phenyl groups, methoxy groups, hydroxyl groups, fatty alcohol. g,roups,=fatty acid groups, alkyl groups, or combination of those moieties.- Examples of specific stloxane polymers which can be utilized in the present compositions include amodimethicone, bis-c.erearyl amodimethicone, bis-stearyldimethicone, bis-hydroxy/methoxy amodimethicone, stearyldimethicone, and aminopropyl phenyl trimethicone. Mixtures .
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[0010j1 The second component utilized in the.premix compositions of the present invention include a material selected from dimethicones having. =
a viscosity of from about 20 to about 10,400 centipoise;-monocstcts .
containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms; ethers containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms; linear or branched chain hydrocarbons containing 12 to.
20 carbon atoms; and combinations of those materials. Such materials are Well-known in the art, For example, dimethicones are silo-1mile materials (as described above) wherein each silicon atom includes 2 methyl side chains; the viscosity of those dimethicone materials. must =
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tridecyl neopentanoate, and combinations of those materials.
Examples of linear ether materials containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms useful in the present invention include dicaprylyl ether, .
diisononyl ether, clidecyl etherrand combinations of those materials:
, 100111 The siloxane polymerlitaterials are generally used at levels of from about 5% to about 25%, for exaMPle from about 10% to about 20%; by weight, of the premix composition. The 'second component of the =
mixture (i.e., the dimethicone/monoesteriether/hydrocatbon 0.
component) is generally -used at levels from about 75% to about 95.%, for example from about 80% to about 90%, by weight, of the premix composition. Specific examples of these premOtires are set forth in the following Tables, , The premixtures are Made by taking the Siloxane polymer and the =
second component, defined above, and preinixing them prior to their.
being mixed with the remaining components utilized in the hair conditioning compositions defined herein. SliOl*Onixture can be accomplishedby conVentional means, for exaniplc', the stir:mane polymer and the seednd comPonent can he combined in a vessel and mixed with sufficient shear until hemogencous. Heat may be applied, if needed.
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DicuprylylEthr Diisononyl Ether Didecyl Ether _ Dimeihi0one (2.50c41) Dimethicone (5,000cs) Dimethicone (I 0,000cs) __________________________ Arno dimothicone - 25 - - , 10 15 - - -II is- Ceterdyl .r.:11.-Odi.rnaicone 15 - - - - - -Bis-Stearyl Dimethinone Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy - 15 - - - - 15 20 - -Amodimethicone =
Stearyl Dimethicone Amino Phenyl Trimerhiconc Table 1(B) Pre-Mix Formulation (wilwi.%) wrAwt% 12 13 14 15 16 17 [8 [ 9 20 21 22 Mo1erial Isodecyl Neopentarmate F 85 75 - - - - - - . -- =
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iridecyl Neopentunoute Dicaprylyl Ether Di isononyl Ether Didc cyl Ether Ditnethi cone (250cs) Dimethicone (5,000es) Dimethicone (10,000cs) Amodirnethicone - 15 - _15 - - 4 -B is-Celearyl Amodimethicone -B is-Stearyl Dimethicone - 25 - - - 10 -Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy 15 - = - - == - - - - 25 15 Amodimethi cone Stearyl Dimethicoue Amino Phenyl. Trimethi cone - - - - - 15 - - - -1 - I
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[00121 The premix compositions, as defined above, may be applied directly to 'hair (i.e., "neat" application) such as from a hair serum or a hair shine spray, or they may be applied from more complete hair conditioning compositions. Such compositions include, but are not limited to, shampoos, conditioners; styling creams, hair lotions, hair moisturizers, hair coloring compositions, permanent wave compositions and styling gels. These compositions are well-known to those skilled in the art;
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for example, shampoo compositions are described in U.S. Patent 6,706,258, Gallagher et al, issued March 16, 2004.
= -[0013] The hair conditioning.compositions typically comprise from about 0.5% to about 15%,.for example,from about 0.5% to about 5%, of the premix composition. Embodiments of the hair conditioning compositions of the present invention may additionally comprise from about 0.5% to about 15% fatty alcohol; and/or from about 0,2% to about 12% of an emulsifier suitable for use in hair care compositions;
and/or front about 5% to about 98.5% water.
[0014] Emulsifiers suitable for use in. the compositions of the present invention are well-known in the art and are those which are suitable for use in hair care compositions. Specifically, they are ones which are compatible with the remaining components of the hair care composition and which are suitable for application to hair and scalp.
Examples of such emulsifiers inciude cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amine salts and mixtures of those materials. Emulsifiers = are surfactants used to stabilize emulsions (droplets of oil-in-water) in hair care products. Generally an emulsifier is an organic compound that incorporates within the same molecule two dissimilar structural groups, e.g., a water-soluble and a, water-insoluble mdiety. It is the ingredient which bonds together the water and oil ma cream or lotion.
The composition, solubility properties,=location arid relative sizes of .
these dissimilar. groups in relation to the overall molecular configuration determine the surface activity (emulsification ability) of a compound.
[00151 Emulsifiers are classified on the basis of their hydrophilic or solubilizing groups into four categories: anionic, nonionic, .cationic and ampho=teric. Cationic surfactants, nonionic surfnOtants, and amine salts are examples of emulsifiers useful in the present invention. An - 8 ¨
example of a nonionic emulsifier is a polyoxyethylene surfactant, such as ethoxylated alkyl phenols, ethoxylated aliphatic alcohols, glycerol esters, polyoxyethylene glycerol esters, glycol esters of fatty acids, and ethoxylated natural fats, oils and waxes. Examples of amine salt emulsifiers include salts of fatty amine oxides, polyoxyethylene alkyl and alicyclic amines, and mono-alkyl olamides. Examples of cationic emulsifiers utilized in the present compositions include mono-, di- or tri- alkyl quaternary ammonium or imidazolinium materials. These emulsifiers are well-known in the art and, for example, are described at length in The Complete Book On Emulsifiers With Uses, Formulae Processes, NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers. Examples of additional emulsifiers which can be used in hair care compositions include C14-C16 glycol palmitate, C18-C20 glycol isostearate, ceteareth (4-60), cocamidopropyl lauryl ether, deceth (3-10), dipentaerythritol hydroxystearate, dodoxynol (5, 6, 7, 9, 12), octoxynol (1-70), palm kernel glycerides, behentrimonium chloride, distearyl dimonium chloride, Quatemium-91, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine lactate, and mixtures thereof.
100161 The hair conditioning compositions of the present invention can additionally include from about 0.5% to about 15% of a fatty alcohol material. Fatty alcohols are aliphatic alcohols, usually consisting of a chain of 8 to 22 carbon atoms, but can include up to 36 or even more carbon atoms. Fatty alcohols usually have an even number of carbon atoms and a single alcohol group (-OH) attached to the terminal carbon. Some fatty alcohols are unsaturated and some are branched chain. The traditional and still important source of fatty alcohols are fatty acid esters. Wax esters were formerly extracted from sperm oil, obtained from whales. An alternative plant source is jojoba. Fatty acid triesters, known as triglycerides, are obtained from plant and animal sources. These triesters are subjected to transesterification to give methylesters, which in turn are hydrogenated to form the alcohols.

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Althoudi tallow is typically C16-C18, the chain length from plant sources are more variable. Higher alcohols (C20-C22) can be obtained from rapeseed. Shorter alcohols (C12-C14) are obtained from coconut oil. Fatty alcohols are also prepared from petrochemical sources. In the Ziegler process, ethylene is oligomerized using triethyl aluminum followed by air oxidation. Alternatively, ethylene can be oligomerized to provide mixtures of alkenes, which are subjected to hydroformylation, providing odd numbered aldehydes, which can subsequently be hydrogenated. Examples of fatty alcohols include lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol; 12 carbon atoms), myristyl alcohol (1-tetradecanol; 14 carbon atoms), cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol; 16 carbon atoms), stearyl alcohol (1-octodecanol; 18 carbon atoms), oleyl alcohol (eis-9-octadecen-1-ol; 18 carbon atoms, unsaturated), behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol, 22 carbon atoms), erucyl alcohol (eis-13-docosen-1-ol; 22 carbon atoms, unsaturated), and eetearyl alcohol which is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols.
[0017] If the compositions are formulated into shampoos, such compositions can comprise one or more cleaning surfactants which are cosmetically acceptable and suitable for topical application to the hair. Suitable surfactants, which may be used singularly or in combination, are selected from anionic, amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures of those materials. Examples of anionic surfactant include alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkaryl sulfonates, alkanoyl isethionates, alkyl succinates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sarcosinates, alkyl phosphates, alkyl ether phosphates, alkyl ether earboxylates, and alpha-olefin sulfonates, especially their sodium, magnesium, ammonium, and mono-, di- and triethanolamine salts. The alkyl and acyl groups in these materials contain generally from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and may be unsaturated. The alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl ether - 10 ¨
phosphates and alkyl ether carboxylates generally contain from 1 to 10 ethylene oxide or propylene oxide units per molecule.
[0018] Typical anionic surfactants for use in shampoos include sodium ()ley' succinate, ammonium lauryl sulfosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl isethionate and sodium n-lauroyl sarcosinate. Examples of anionic surfactants include sodium lauroyl sulfate, triethanolamine monolauroyl phosphate, sodium lauroyl ether sulfate (1 EO, 2 EO and 3 EO), ammonium lauroyl sulfate and ammonium lauroyl ether sulfate (1 E0, 2 EO and 3 EO).
[0019] Examples of amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants include alkyl amine oxides, alkyl betaines, alkyl amidopropyl betaines, alkyl sulfobetaines (sultaines), alkyl glycinates, alkyl carboxyglycinates, alkyl amphopropionates, alkyl amphoglycinates, alkyl amidopropyl hydroxyl sultaines, acyl taurates and acyl glutamates, wherein the alkyl and acyl groups contain from 8 to 19 carbon atoms. Typical amphoteric and zwitterionic surfactants for use in shampoos include lauryl amine oxide, eocadimethyl amine oxide, sulfopropyl betaine, lauryl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium cocamidopropionate.
[0020] The shampoo compositions may additional contain cationic deposition enhancing polymers, non-silicone conditioning agents, antimicrobial agents, and aesthetic agents, such as colorants, fragrances, naturally derived materials (such as plant extracts), and pearlescing agents.
Other components which may be used include viscosity modifiers, preservatives, polyols (such as glycerin and polypropylene glycol), chelating agents (such as EDTA), antioxidants, sunscreens, and carriers (which can be, for example, ethanol and/or water).

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[0021] Hair conditioning composition3 are also well-known in the art. For example, they are described in U.S. Patent 6,287,545, Su, issued, . =
September 11, 2001, = , Such hair = conditioner compositions commonly include long chain mono-, di- or even tri- higher alkyl quaternary ammonium compounds (such cetyl trimonium chloride), fatty alcohols (such as Cetyl alcohol or stcaryl alcohol), mineral oil, humectants, surfactants/emulsifiers, thickeners (such as cellulose derivatives), polyeationic polytters (known as polyquaterniums), colorants, perfumes, pacifiers, ,pearleseent aides, buffers, preservatives, antioxidants, and carriers (which can be, for example, ethanol .and/or water).
[0022] Examples of conditioner formulations, in general terms, which include the binary premix compositions Of the present invention are set forth in the following table:
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General ExampleS of Conditioner formuiations OCTIM111 Material Description General urtAvt%
Choose from Lactic, Millie, Tartaric, Furnaric, 0.2-0.6 = lsotoonanoic, Citric, Succiaic, Chaco/do; and/CT
Salicylic Acids C16-18 Fatty Alcohol - - 4.0-6.0 =
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Alk. darnidoanie 1,0-2.0 'Neat' Formulation #X . 0.75-3.0 (see Tables IA and 1B) Preservative as appropriate Fragrance as approprinth Carrier Balance [0023] Examples of other types of hair care products, including hair styling =
products, are taught, for example, in U.S. Patent 7,850,952, Ivanova et.
al, issued December 14, 2010; U.S. Patent 7,785,575, Anderson et al, issued August 31, 20W; U.S. Patent 6,586,378, Chandra, issued July 1, 2003; and U.S. Patent 6,136,296, Midha: et al, issued cietober 24,2000..
[0024] When utilized as described herein, the compositions of the present invention are applied in an "effective amount", i.e., an .amount which provides the hair conditioning and/or moisturizing benefits desired, but not so much as to result in undesirable effects to the user (e.g., greasiness to the hair or adverse scalp or skin reactions).
[0025] Examples of compositions of the present invention are set forth below.
They are intended to be merely illustrative, and not limiting, of the present invention.
[0026] Examples 1-8 Conditioner formulations incorporating the binary mixtures of the present invention contain the following components and are prepared using conventional techniques:
wuwt%) 1 2 3 4 i 5 6 7 8 Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance A pH Regulator (Lactic qs qs qs qs qs qs qs qs Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Isononanoic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gluconic Acid) Glycerin 10 00 5.00 B Cetearyl Alcohol 5.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 Bchcnamidopropyl 2.00 1,00 3.00 Dirnethylamine Distearyldimonium 0.15 020 Chloride Behentrimonitun 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 Chloride Tridecyl 1.50 1,80 Isononanoate Diisononyl Ether 0.85 2.25 1.28 Dimeticone (5,000es) 1.70 0.90 0,80 B is-Cetearyl 0.50 0.30 0.10 0.20 Amodimethicone Bis- 0.15 0.75 0.23 ,Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone Stearyl Dimethicone 0.20 D Preservative (Choice) qs qs qs qs qs qs qs qs Fragrance qs qs qs qs qs qs qs qs Target pH 3.5-5,0 - 13 ¨
[0027] Example 9 ¨ Hair Shine Spray [0028] A hair shine spray of the present invention is made as follows:
Material wt/wt%
Dicaprylyl Ether 90 Amodini ethi cone 10 [0029] Add ingredients in order to main vessel with mixing. Mix until homogeneous. Using suitable package, finished composition may be applied by spraying onto hair to provide a shine benefit.
[0030] Example 10 ¨ Hair Serum Material wt/wt%
Isodecyl Neopentanoate 70 Dimethicone (10,000cs) 5 Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy 25 Amodimethicone [0031] Add ingredients in order to main vessel with mixing. Mix until homogeneous. Using suitable package, finished composition may be dispensed into the hands and then spread through the hair to provide a shine benefit.
[0032] Example 11 ¨ Hair Combing Cream Material wt/wt%
A Water Balance Glycerin 7.50 B Benentrimonium Chloride 2.00 Cetearyl Alcohol 4.00 Isononyl Isononanoate 1.70 Aminopropyl Phenyl 0.30 Trimethicone Preservative QS
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[0033] Add ingredients in Phase (A) in order to main vessel with mixing and heating to 80C. Mix until homogeneous. In a pre-mix vessel, add - 14 ¨
ingredients in Phase (B) with heating to 80C with mixing. When Phase (B) is at temperature and homogeneous, slowly add to Phase (A) in main vessel. Maintain temperature and mixing until homogeneous emulsion is formed then begin cooling to 40C. In a pre-mix vessel, add ingredients in Phase (C) in order listed with mixing until homogeneous. Once Phase (C) is homogeneous and main vessel is at 40C, maintain vessel mixing and add Phase (C) to main vessel. Once Phase (C) has been incorporated into the emulsion, add Phase (D) ingredients in order listed with sufficient mixing to incorporate. Batch maybe homogenized with a high shear mixer if desired.
[0034] Product may be applied to the hands or comb and then spread/combed through the hair to provide a shine and conditioning benefit.
[0035] Example 12 ¨ Hair Conditioner Material vvt/wt%
A Water Balance Gluconic Acid (QS to pH 3.5-5.5) Behenamidopropyl 2.00 Dimethylamine Cetearyl Alcohol 4.00 Dimethicone (250cs) 0.75 Stearyl Dimethicone 0,25 Preservative QS
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[0036] Add ingredients in Phase (A) in order to main vessel with mixing and heating to 80C. Mix until homogeneous. In a pre-mix vessel, add ingredients in Phase (B) with heating to 80C with mixing. When Phase (B) is at temperature and homogeneous, slowly add to Phase (A) in main vessel. Maintain temperature and mixing until homogeneous emulsion is formed then begin cooling to 40C. In a pre-mix vessel, add ingredients in Phase (C) in order listed with mixing until homogeneous. Once Phase (C) is homogeneous and main vessel is at 40C, maintain vessel mixing and add Phase (C) to main vessel. Once - 15 ¨
Phase (C) has been incorporated into the emulsion, add Phase (D) ingredients in order listed with sufficient mixing to incorporate. Batch maybe homogenized with a high shear mixer if desired.
[0037] Composition may be applied to wet hair, spread throughout, and then rinsed with water while in the shower or bath to provide a shine and conditioning benefit.

Claims (6)

What is claimed is

1 A premix composition used to prepare a hair conditioner composition, said premix consisting of (a) from about 5% to about 25% (by weight) of a siloxane polymer selected from amodimethicone, bis-cetearyl amodimethicone, or mixtures thereof, and (b) from about 75% to about 95% of a material selected from isodecyl neopentanoate, isodecyl isononoate, isononyl isononanoate, tridecyl neopentanoate, dicaprylyl ether, or mixtures thereof

2, A hair conditioner composition comprising. (a) from about 0 5% to about 5% of the premix defined in claim 1, (b) from about 1% to about 2% of a material selected from an alkylamidoamine and/or a quaternary ammonium compound, and (c) the balance of the composition selected from one or more of the following components fatty alcohols, mineral oil, humectants, surfactants/emulsifiers, thickeners, polycationic polymers, colorants, perfumes, opacifiers, pearlescent aids, buffers, preservatives, anti-oxidants, water or C12-C18 alcohols, wherein the premix components defined in (a) are mixed together prior to mixing in components (b) or (c)

3 The hair conditioner composition of claim 2 wherein the material (b) is selected from behentrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, or mixtures thereof

4 A method of manufacturing a hair conditioner composition comprising the steps of.
(1) preparing a premix consisting of (a) siloxane polymer selected from amodimethicone, bis-cetearyl amodimethicone, or mixtures thereof; and (b) material selected from isodecyl neopentanoate, isodecyl isononanoate, isononyl isononanoate, tridecyl neopentanoate, dicaprylyl ether, or mixtures thereof; and (2) mixing the formed premix with one or more of the following mono-, di-, or tri-long chain quaternary ammonium or amine compounds, fatty alcohols, mineral oil, humectants, surfactants/emulsifiers, thickeners, polycationic polymers, colorants, perfumes, opacifiers, pearlescent aids, buffers, preservatives, anti-oxidants, water, and/or C12-C18 alcohols;
wherein the premix consists of from about 5% to about 25% (by.wt.) of component (a) and from about 75% to about 95% (by wt.) of component (b), and the composition consists of from about 0.5% to about 5% (by wt.) of the premix with the remainder being the balance defined in step (2), above.

5. The method defined in claim 4, wherein the balance defined in step (2) includes at least one material selected from. behentrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, or behenamidopropyl dimethylamine

6 A method of conditioning hair consisting of applying to said hair an effective amount of the hair conditioner composition as defined in claim 3.