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Definitions

• the present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially to hair spray compositions having improved removeability from hair as defined by hair stiffness and flaking values.
• These compositions comprise an adhesive copolymer and a solvent for the copolymer selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, acetone, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.
• the copolymer component when dried, exhibits a cohesive strength of greater than about 0.5 kgf/mm ⁇ , a total energy absorption per unit volume of greater than about 0.55 kgfmm/mm- , and an impact strength of greater than about 7000 ergs.
• Personal care products play an important role in the life of most consumers.
• Personal care products cover a wide variety of products and forms and include shampoos, soaps, hair sprays, lotions, creams, antiperspirants, anti-acne products, nail enamels, lipsticks, foundations, mascaras, and sunscreens.
• Consumers are constantly seeking personal care products that provide the desired benefit sought and represent a good value.
• adhesive copolymers having certain physical parameters are highly useful. These copolymers are used in combination with a solvent for the copolymer selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof.
• the copolymer solvent mixtures when dried, have a cohesive strength of greater than about 0.5 kgf/mm ⁇ , a total energy absorption per unit volume of greater than about 0.55 kgfmm/mm ⁇ , and an impact strength of greater than about 7000 ergs. Without being limited by theory, it is believed that these physical characteristics of the dried hair spray composition account for the benefits observed.
• the preferred hair spray compositions of the present invention have an improved removeability from hair during shampooing, wherein the removeability is defined in terms of hair stiffness and hair flaking values ranging from 0 to about 3.5 (0 to 4 scale) These hair stiffness and flaking values are indirect measures of hair spray removeability. Each of these values are determined in accordance with the methodology defined herein.
• compositions comprising an adhesive copolymer and a solvent for the copolymer selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, acetone, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.
• compositions are preferably hair spray compositions having improved removeability, wherein removeability is defined by a hair stiffness value of from 0 to about 3.5 and a hair flaking value of from 0 to 3.5 (0 to 4 scale)
• the present invention relates to a method for treating the skin or hair by applying to the skin or hair an effective amount of a composition comprising, a copolymer component comprising:
• a solvent for said copolymer selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof, wherein said composition, when dried, has a cohesive strength of greater than about 0.5 kgf/mm ⁇ , a total energy absorption per unit volume of greater than about 0.55 kgf/mm ⁇ , and an impact strength of greater than about 7000 ergs.
• a solvent for said copolymer selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof, wherein said composition, when dried, has a cohesive strength of greater than about 0.5 kgf/mm ⁇ , a total energy absorption per unit volume of greater than about 0.55 kgf/mm ⁇ , and an impact strength of greater than about 7000 ergs.
• Fig. 1 illustrates an overhead view of a dumbbell-shaped planar dried hair spray film sample useful for measuring the physical properties such as the cohesive strength and total energy absorption per unit volume as described herein.
• Fig. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view, showing the thickness of the dumbbell- shaped dried film illustrated in Fig. 1.
• the present invention can comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of any of the required or optional ingredients and/or limitations described herein.
• compositions or components thereof so described are suitable for use in contact with human hair and the scalp and skin without undue toxicity, incompatibility, instability, allergic response, and the like.
• kgf is a standard physical term denoting a kilogram of force subjected to gravitational acceleration, i.e. 9.82 m/s ⁇ .
• compositions of the present invention comprise from about 0.1% to about 30%, preferably from about 0.5% to about 20%, and more preferably from about 0.5% to about 10%), by weight ofthe composition, of an adhesive copolymer.
• adheresive is meant that when applied as a solution to a surface and dried, e.g., the hair or skin, the copolymer forms films or welds. Such a film or weld will have adhesive and cohesive strength, as is understood by those skilled in the art.
• copolymers, or salts thereof, of the present invention are soluble or dispersible in a solvent selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof, at a concentration of at least about 0J mg/ml, preferably at least about 0.5 mg/ml, and more preferably at least about 1 mg/ml, at about 73°F.
• the copolymers of the present invention have a weight average molecular weight, in grams/mole, of at least about 10,000. There is no upper limit for molecular weight except that which limits applicability of the invention for practical reasons, such as viscosity, processing, aesthetic characteristics, spreadability, formulation compatibility, etc.
• the weight average molecular weight is generally less than about 5,000,000, more generally less than about 2,500,000, and typically less than about 1,500,000.
• the weight average molecular weight is from about 10,000 to about 5,000,000, more preferably from about 20,000 to about 1,000,000, even more preferably from about 30,000 to about 500,000, and most preferably from about 50,000 to about 300,000.
• Adhesive Copolymers are useful in the present invention, provided the physical parameters of the dried hair spray film and the solubility or dispersibility requirements and the molecular weight requirements of the copolymer are met.
• the adhesive copolymers of the present invention are formed from the random copolymerization of vinyl monomer units and macromonomer units containing a polymeric portion and a vinyl moiety copolymerizable with vinyl monomer units. Upon completion of polymerization, the polymeric portion of the macromonomer units can form side chains of the copolymer. The vinyl monomer units and the vinyl moiety portion of the macromonomer units form the backbone. The vinyl monomer and the macromonomer can be selected form a wide variety of structures as long as the copolymer has the required properties described herein.
• the copolymer may have one or more side chains grafted to the backbone.
• the compositions of the present invention can include, in addition to the copolymer, low levels of the corresponding copolymers having no side chains grafted to the backbone.
• synthetic graft copolymerization processes may produce a mixture of polymer molecules containing none, one, or more than one side chains covalently bonded to and pendant from the polymeric backbone. From knowledge of the amount and number average molecular weight of side chains in a polymer sample, and the number average molecular weight of the polymer sample, it is possible to calculate the average number of side chains per polymer backbone.
• the grafted copolymers should satisfy the following two criteria:
• the number average molecular weight of the polymeric side chain portion is from about 1000 to about 50,000.
• the copolymers of the present invention are prepared by the polymerization combination of vinyl monomers and macromonomers.
• the copolymers can be synthesized by free radical polymerization of the monomers and macromonomers.
• the general principles of free radical polymerization methods are well understood. See, for example, Odian, "Principles of Polymerization", 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1991, pp. 198-334.
• the desired vinyl monomers and macromonomers are all placed in a reactor, along with a sufficient amount of a mutual solvent so that when the reaction is complete the viscosity of the reaction is reasonable. Undesired terminators, especially oxygen, are removed as needed.
• the initiator is introduced and the reaction brought to the temperature needed for initiation to occur, assuming thermal initiators are used. Alternatively, redox or radiation initiation can be used.
• the polymerization is allowed to proceed as long as needed for a high level of conversion to be achieved, typically from a few hours to a few days.
• the solvent is then removed, usually by evaporation or by precipitating the copolymer by addition of a nonsolvent.
• the copolymer can be further purified, as desired.
• the copolymer can be made by a semi- continuous or continuous process.
• the semi-continuous process two or more additions of monomers or macromonomers are made during the polymerization reaction. This is advantageous when the copolymer is made of several monomers which react during the polymerization at different rates.
• the proportions of monomers added to the reaction at the separate points of addition can be adjusted by one of ordinary skill in the art such that the polymers of the final product have a more uniform structure. In other words, the polymers of the final product will have a more consistent monomer content distribution for each ofthe monomer types charged to the reaction.
• the copolymers are prepared by the polymerization combination of vinyl monomers and macromonomers.
• the copolymer composition is characterized by the amount of each monomer charged to the polymerization reaction vessel, or alternatively used in a continuous or semi-continuous process.
• the copolymers can be optimized for various physical properties and for compatibility with other ingredients commonly used in hair care applications.
• the copolymers of the present invention can correspond to block type structures which can be described by the formulas A-B, A-B-A, and -(A-B) n - wherein n is an integer of 2 or greater.
• A-B represents a diblock structure
• A-B-A represents a triblock structure
• -(A-B) n - represents a multiblock structure.
• the monomer units used to prepare these block copolymers are as described under the heading below.
• the copolymers of the present invention comprise from about 50%) to about 98%, preferably from about 60% to about 95%, and more preferably from about 70% to about 90%) by weight of the vinyl monomer units.
• the vinyl monomer units can comprise 100%).
• the vinyl monomer unit is selected from copolymerizable monomers, preferably ethylenically unsaturated monomers. Either a single type of vinyl monomer unit or combinations of two or more vinyl monomer units can be utilized. The vinyl monomers are selected to meet the requirements of the copolymer.
• copolymerizable is meant that the vinyl monomer can be reacted with or polymerized with the polysiloxane macromonomers in a polymerization reaction using one or more conventional synthetic techniques, such as ionic, emulsion, dispersion, Ziegler-Natta, free radical, group transfer or step growth polymerization.
• ethyleneically unsaturated is used herein to mean a material that contains at least one polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, which can be mono-, di-, tri- or tetra-substituted.
• the monomer units can be derived from hydrophilic monomers (typically polar monomers), or mixtures of such hydrophilic monomers with hydrophobic monomers (typically low polarity monomers), provided that the solubility characteristics of the overall copolymer is achieved.
• hydrophilic monomers means monomers which form homopolymers which are substantially water soluble
• hydrophobic monomers means monomers which form substantially water insoluble homopolymers.
• Nonlimiting classes of monomers useful herein include monomers selected from the group consisting of unsaturated alcohols, unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, unsaturated anhydrides, alcohol esters of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, alcohol esters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, alcohol esters of unsaturated anhydrides, alkoxylated esters of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, alkoxylated esters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, alkoxylated esters of unsaturated anhydrides, aminoalkyi esters of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, aminoalkyi esters of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, aminoalkyi esters of unsaturated anhydrides, amides of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, amides of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, amides of unsaturated anhydrides, salts of unsaturated alcohols, salts of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, salts of
• Such monomers include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, methacrylamide, N-t-butyl acrylamide, maleic acid, maleic anhydride and its half esters, crotonic acid, itaconic acid, acrylamide, acrylate alcohols, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride, vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl ethers (such as methyl vinyl ether), maleimides, vinyl pyridine, vinyl imidazole, other polar vinyl heterocyclics, styrene sulfonate, allyl alcohol, vinyl alcohol (such as that produced by the hydrolysis of vinyl acetate after polymerization), vinyl caprolactam, methacrylic acid esters of Ci -Cjg alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, methoxy ethanol
• Preferred monomers include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, N,N-dimethyl acrylamide, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, vinyl pyrrolidone, acrylic or methacrylic acid esters of Ci -Cjg alcohols, styrene, alpha-methylstyrene, t-butylstyrene, vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate, 2- methoxyethyl acrylate, 2-ethoxyethyl acrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, salts of any acids and amines listed above, and mixtures thereof.
• Macromonomer Units styrene, alpha-methylstyrene,
• copolymers of the present invention comprise from about 2%> to about 50%>, preferably from about 5%> to about 40%), and more preferably from about 10% to about 30%), by weight ofthe copolymer of macromonomer units.
• the macromonomer units are copolymerizable with the vinyl monomers, said macromonomers preferably having a vinyl moiety. Either a single type of macromonomer unit or combinations or two or more macromonomer units can be utilized herein.
• the macromonomers are selected to meet the requirements of the copolymer.
• copolymerizable is meant that the macromonomers can be reacted with or polymerized with the vinyl monomers in a polymerization reaction using one or more conventional synthetic techniques, as described above.
• the macromonomers that are useful herein contain a polymeric portion and a copolymerizable moiety which is preferably an ethylenically unsaturated moiety.
• the preferred macromonomers are those that are endcapped with the vinyl moiety.
• endcapped as used herein is meant that the vinyl moiety is at or near a terminal position ofthe macromonomer.
• the macromonomers can be synthesized utilizing a variety of standard synthetic procedures familiar to the polymer chemist of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, these macromonomers can be synthesized starting from commercially available polymers. Typically, the weight average molecular weight ofthe macromonomer is from about 1000 to about 50,000.
• Preferred macromonomers are polyalkylene macromonomers.
• Polyalkylene macromonomers are exemplified by the general formula:
• W is a monomer unit
• E is an endcapping group
• m is an integer from about 10 to about 2000.
• I is an optionally present chemical initiator moiety. Without being limited by theory, I can be derived from a chemical initiator or solvent used in the synthesis of the macromonomer. Nonlimiting exmaples of such initiators from which I can be derived include hydrogen ion, hydrogen radical, hydride ion, hydroxide ion, hydroxyl radical, peroxide radical, peroxide anion, C1-C20 carbocations, C1-C20 carbanions, C1-C20 carbon radicals, C1-C20 aliphatic and aromatic alkoxy anions, ammonium ion, and substituted ammonium ions (e.g., C1-C20 alkyl and C1-C20 alkoxy substituted), and mixtures thereof.
• I can be derived from any useful solvent, nonlimiting examples of which include water, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, acetone, hexane, dichloromethane, chloroform, benzene, toluene, and mixtures thereof.
• W is selected from one or more monomer units.
• monomers include C1-C18 acrylate esters, C1-C18 methacrylate esters, C2-C30 straight and branched chain alkenes, styrenes, C1-C30 vinyl ethers, C4-C30 straight and branched chain dienes, and mixtures thereof.
• W groups include those selected from the group consisting of t-butyl acrylate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, n-propyl methacrylate, isobutyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, dodecyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, 2-ethybutyl acrylate, n- heptyl acrylate, n-hexylacrylate, iso-butyl acrylate, iso-decyl acrylate, iso-propyl acrylate, 3-methylbutyl acrylate, 2-methylpentyl acrylate, nonyl acrylate, octyl acrylate, 1-propyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, octyl methacrylate, n-dodecyl methacrylate, n-octadecyl methacrylate, n-decyl methacrylate,
• a mixture of W units can be used herein. Additionally, these macromonomers can comrpise polymers derived from the polymerization of acrylates, methacrylates, and other ethylenic moieties.
• the polymers derived from these W units can be selected for have either high (>25°C) or low Tg ( ⁇ 25°C) values.
• Tg means glass transition temperature, which is familiar to one of ordinary skill in polymer science.
• E is a copolymerizable moiety or "endcapping" group.
• E is an ethyleneically unsaturated moiety. More preferred is when E is selected from the group consisting of vinyl, allyl, acryloyl, methacryloyl, ethacryloyl, 2-vinylbenzyl, 3- vinylbenzyl, 4-vinylbenzyl, 2-vinylbenzoyl, 3-vinylbenzoyl, 4-vinylbenzoyl, 1-butenyl, 1-propenyl, isobutenyl, cyclohexenyl, cyclopentenyl, and mixtures thereof.
• E is selected from the group consisting of vinyl, allyl, acryloyl, methacryloyl, ethacryloyl, 3-vinylbenzyl, 4-vinylbenzyl, 3-vinylbenzoyl, 4-vinylbenzoyl, 1-butenyl, 1-propenyl, isobutenyl, and mixtures thereof.
• E is selected from the group consisting of vinyl, allyl, acryloyl, methacryloyl, ethacryloyl, 3- vinylbenzyl, 4-vinylbenzyl, and mixtures thereof.
• Nonlimiting examples of macromonomer units useful herein include those selected from the group consisting of acryloyl, methacryloyl, or 3-, or 4-vinylbenzyl endcapped polymers of poly(n-butyl acrylate), poly(dodecyl acrylate), poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate), poly(2-ethylbutyl acrylate), poly(n-ethyl acrylate), poly(n-heptyl acrylate), poly(n-hexyl acrylate), poly(iso-butyl acrylate), poly(iso-decyl acrylate, poly(iso-propyl acrylate), poly(3-methylbutyl acrylate), poly(2-methylpentyl acrylate), poly(nonyl acrylate), poly(octyl acrylate), poly(propyl acrylate), poly (2-ethylhexyl methacrylate), poly(tridecyl meth
• polymers which have acidic functionalities are usually used in at least partially neutralized form to promote . solubility/dispersibility of the polymer.
• use of the neutralized form aids in the ability of the dried compositions to be removed from the hair or skin.
• neutralized it is preferred that from about 10% to 100%), more preferably from about 20%) to about 90%, and even more preferably from about 40%> to about 85%o, of the acidic monomers ofthe copolymer be neutralized.
• Any conventionally used base including organic or inorganic (metallic or other) bases, can be used for neutralization of the polymers.
• Metallic bases are particularly useful in the present compositions.
• Hydroxides, where the cation is ammonium, an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, are suitable neutralizers for use in the present compositions.
• Preferred neutralizing agents for use in compositions of the present invention are potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide.
• Suitable neutralizing agents which may be included in the compositions of the present invention include amines, especially amino alcohojs such as 2-amino-2 -methyl- 1,3-propanediol (AMPD), 2-amino-2-ethyl-l,3-propanediol (AEPD), 2-mino-2-methyl-l-propanol (AMP), 2-amino-l-butanol (AB), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), monoisopropanolamine (MIPA), diisopropanolamine (DIP A), triisopropanolamine (TIPA) and dimethyl stearamine (DMS).
• Particularly useful neutralizing agents are mixtures of amines and metallic bases.
• Polymers having basic functionalities, e.g., amino groups, are preferably at least partially neutralized with an acid, e.g., hydrochloric acid.
• Neutralization can be accomplished by techniques well known in the art, and before or after polymerization ofthe monomers comprising the graft copolymer.
• Solubility of the copolymer should be determined after neutralization, if any, as well as after addition of other ingredients that may be included in the copolymer/solvent systems.
• Nonlimiting examples of preferred polymers of the present invention include those selected from the group consisting of poly[(t-butylacrylate-co-n-butylacrylate-co- acrylic acid)-graft- poly(t ⁇ butylacrylate-co-acrylic acid)-graft-[poly(isobutylene)], poly(4-t-butylstyrene-co-methacrylic acid)-graft-[(poly(isobutylene)], poly[(t- butylstyrene-co-methacrylic acid)]-graft-[poly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate))], poly[(t- butylacrylate-co-2-methoxyethyl acrylate-co-methacrylic acid)]-graft[poly(n-propyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid)], poly [(t-butylacrylate-co-2-methoxy ethyl acrylate-co
• Nonlimiting examples of preferred polymers of the present invention include those selected from the group consisting of poly[(t-butylacrylate-co-2-methoxyethyl acrylate- co-methacrylic acid)]-graft-poly(n-propyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid).
• copolymers of the present invention include the following, where the composition is given as weight percentage of each monomer used in the polymerization reaction (i.e. the weight percentage of the monomers and macromonomers charged).
• polv(n-propyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid)! having a weight average molecular weight of about 150,000, comprising about 22% t-butylacrylate, 42%> 2-methoxyethylacrylate, 18%> acrylic acid, 18%> poly(n-propylmethacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) macromonomer with a weight average molecular weight of about 6000.
• poly(isobutylene) having a weight average molecular weight of about 200,000, comprising about 40%) t-butylacrylate, 20%> n-butylacrylate, 20%) acrylic acid, with a molecular weight of about 10,000, and 20% poly(isobutylene) macromonomer with a molecular weight of about 4,000.
• compositions of the present invention comprise from about 70% to about 99.9%), preferably from about 75% to about 98%, and more preferably from about 85%> to about 98%, by weight of the composition, of a solvent for the copolymer.
• the solvent is selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof.
• the water content of the compositions is generally in the range of from about 0.5%) to about 99%, preferably from about 5% to about 50%>, by weight of the total composition.
• the alcohol solvents are generally present in the range of from 0.5% to about 99%o, preferably from about 50%> to about 95%, by weight ofthe total composition.
• hair spray compositions which contain reduced levels of volatile organic compounds such as solvents.
• volatile organic compounds or “VOCs” are those organic compounds that contain less than 12 carbon atoms or have a vapor pressure greater than about OJ mm of mercury.
• a reduced volatile organic compound hair spray composition of the present invention contains no more than 80% volatile organic compounds.
• the copolymer component of the personal care compositions of the present invention when dried, have specific physical properties as defined by the cohesive strength and total energy absorption per unit area.
• the dried copolymer components also exhibit specific impact strength properties, and when used in the preferred hairspray embodiments of the present invention have an improved removeability as defined in terms of hair stiffness and flaking values.
• Cohesion is the strength of the bonds formed within a sample, e.g., a dried hair copolymer solvent composition.
• the cohesive strength which is designated as kgf/mm ⁇ (kilograms of force per square millimeter) is the maximum unit stress a material will withstand when being subjected to displacement in tension. Stress is the ratio of measured load (kg X f) to the original cross-sectional area (mm ⁇ ) ofthe sample.
• the cohesive strength of the dried copolymer components of the current invention are determined using the following method. This method is based on ASTM Designation: D 638-91, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics., Published January 1992, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The following test method to measure cohesive strength is similar to the ASTM standard, however, several modifications are made to better represent the tensile properties of the dried films. The measurements are made at about 73 °F and about 50% relative humidity. The test method, described herein specifically uses a modified dumbbell shape with a thickness equal to about 0.4 mm., and uses an Instron Model Mini-55 (available from Instron Corporation, Canton, MA) as the testing machine for applying the force to the polymer film samples.
• a dried film sample is prepared by drying an amount of the hair spray composition (i.e., the silicone-containing adhesive copolymer and solvent selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, and mixtures thereof, and any additional optional components) in a flat-bottomed aluminum mold coated with PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) Teflon®.
• the copolymer film is dried at about 73°F and about 50% relative humidity until film has attained a "constant weight".
• Constant weight is meant that there is less than a 1%> weight fluctuation in the sample over a period of 24 hours.
• the drying film should be kept in an area protected from air currents, which could result in non-uniform drying and formation of air bubbles.
• the copolymer film is cut into a dumbbell shape for testing .
• the sample should be substantially free of defects, i.e. cracks, chips, tears, etc.
• Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the planar dumbbell shaped film to be used in the tensile testing described herein for the cohesive strength and the total energy absorption per unit volume.
• Figure 1 illustrates an overhead view of the dumbbell shaped sample.
• Figure 2 illustrates a cross section through the dumbbell shaped sample.
• the length ofthe narrow, 3 mm., section of the dumbbell, 3, is about 13 mm.
• the gauge length ofthe narrow section, 2 is the initial film length used in the determination of the strain of the sample.
• the transition sections between the wide ends and the narrow section of the film are about 6.5 mm. in length (i.e.
• the end portions of the narrow, center portion should be smoothly curved to avoid any stress points in the sample.
• the curve of the transition section should have a radius, 7, of from about 0.5 in. to about 5 inches, and should join tangentially to the narrow section.
• the dumbbell shaped samples are further equilibrated to a "constant weight".
• Constant weight is meant that over a selected 4 day period, there is no more than 0.2% average weight gain or loss, relative to the dumbbell's measured weight 4 days previous and no more than ⁇ 0.2%) weight drift should be observed between two consecutive measurements in the four day period of time. The dumbbell should be tested within a 7 day period of reaching this constant weight.
• the samples are tested on a calibrated Instron Model Mini-55 tensile tester. Before mounting the sample into the Instron, the length, 3, width, 1, and thickness, 8, of the narrow section of the dumbbell shaped sample are measured to the nearest micron with a calibrated micrometer. The dimensional measurements are required by the Instron for force per unit area calculations. The wide ends ofthe dumbbell samples are clamped into the Instron and pulled at a crosshead rate of 5 mm. per minute. The Instron tester measures the overall forces (e.g., kgf) applied to the film. These forces are spread over the cross sectional area of the narrow section of the film. The cohesive strength of the copolymer is the maximum unit force measured by the Instron divided by the cross sectional area ofthe narrow portion ofthe film
• the dried copolymer component of the compositions of the present invention have a cohesive strength of greater than about 0.5 kgf/mm ⁇ , preferably greater than about 0.6 kgf/mm ⁇ , and more preferably greater than about 0.7 kgf/mm ⁇ .
• the total energy absorption per unit volume which is designated as kgfmm/mm ⁇ (kilograms of force millimeters per millimeter cubed), is the ratio of the total energy required to reach the autobreak point (in kgf X mm) to the original volume of the sample (mm- ).
• the total energy required to reach the break point is calculated using standard techniques by determining the area under a load versus displacement curve for the sample.
• the total energy absorption per unit volume is also known as "toughness" by those skilled in the art of polymer science and materials testing.
• the measurements are made at about 73 °F and about 50%> relative humidity.
• the dried copolymer component of the compositions of the present invention have a total energy absorption per unit volume of greater than about 0.55 kgfmm/mm ⁇ , preferably greater than about 0.75 kgfmm/mm ⁇ , more preferably greater than about 1J0 kgfmm/mm ⁇ , more preferably greater than about 1.60 kgfmm/mm ⁇ , and most preferably greater than about 2J 5 kgfmm/mm- .
• Impact strength is the mean-failure energy (mass X gravity X height) required to produce sample failure, e.g., in a dried hair spray composition.
• the sample failure is characterized by a crack or split created by the impact of the falling weight that can be seen by the naked eye under normal laboratory lighting conditions.
• the impact strength of the dried copolymer components of the compositions of the current invention are determined using the following method. This method is based on ASTM Designation: D 5420-93, Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Flat. Rigid Plastic Specimen by Means of a Striker Impacted by a Falling Weight (Gardner Impact), Published 1995, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety, however, several modifications are made to better represent the impact properties of the dried film. The measurements are made at about 73°F and about 50%) relative humidity.
• the test method specifically uses rectangular shaped samples with a thickness equal to about 0.4 mm, and uses a GCA/Precision Scientific Penetrometer modified to drop a blunt faced probe to a distance of 70 mm and equipped with a Precision Scientific solenoid controller for GCA Penetrometer, a blunt faced cylindrical probe with a surface area of 8 mm ⁇ (OK M&T Corp. - part# WSU30), and a ruler which measures in 1 mm increments.
• the samples are prepared using the film drying method described above in the cohesive strength measurements.
• the copolymer film is cut into the rectangular shape, e.g. 10 mm X 20 mm.
• the thickness of the sample is 0.4 mm.
• the film thickness of various test samples should be maintained within ⁇ 15%) of 0.4 mm.
• the following measurement process is used. Turn on the solenoid operated probe release controller.
• the controller should begin to cycle on and off as indicated by a red light. Be sure the probe face is flush with the impact surface so that the sharp edge ofthe probe does not strike the film. Place a film sample on the Impact Tester over the target area. Direct the metric ruler gently on the film sample. Direct the lightening source across the surface of the sample such that the light source is in the same plane as the surface of the film. Small fractures in the film will reflect light and be easily detected.
• a suggested distance progression is: 1 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, and further 5 mm increments up to 70 mm.
• the first step in the measurement of impact energy is to find the range of probe height necessary to fracture the film. Start at 1 mm for the first step. Continue to move up according to the suggested distance progression until a fracture is observed. When a fracture is observed make a note of it and move to a new sample.
• the second step in determining impact energy is to set a new sample and start drop at an observed fracture point in the range procedure. Set a new film sample and move the probe to the next lowest setting. If the film fractures, record result and repeat previous step. If the film does not fracture, set a new sample and move to the next distance. Continue to set new samples and increase the drop distance until the film fractures. Continue the procedure until 5 fractures are observed. Calculate the amount of work energy, i.e. the fracture strength using the following formula:
• W amount of work energy in ergs
• m mass of probe (59.53 g) (The probe is removable and can be replaced with one of different mass or impact surface area).
• the dried hair spray compositions of the present invention have an impact strength of greater than about 7000 ergs, preferably greater than about 20,000 ergs, and more preferably greater than about 50,000 ergs.
• the adhesive copolymers herein have improved removeability when used in the preferred hairspray embodiments of the present invention.
• removeability means that the adhesive copolymers are more easily removed from the hair or other applied surface during shampooing.
• removeability is determined indirectly by evaluating hair stiffness and the appearance of observable white flakes after treating the hair in accordance with the removeability methodology described hereinafter. It has been found that the removeability of a hair spray formulation after shampooing correlates with the resulting stiffness/softness of the hair and the appearance/nonappearance of white flakes on the hair after a series of shampooing cycles.
• the hair spray compositions of the present invention have high removeability e.g., reduced stiffness and reduced white flaking.
• the term "removeability" as used herein therefore refers to hair stiffness values (0-4 scale) and white flaking values (0-4 scale) as measured in accordance with the methodology described hereinafter.
• the removeability of the hair spray compositions is defined as a combination of hair stiffness values and hair flaking values, wherein the hair spray compositions provide hair flaking values ranging from 0 to about 3.5, preferably from 0 to about 2.5, more preferably from 0 to about 2.0, and hair stiffness values ranging from 0 to about 3.5, preferably from 0 to about 2.5, more preferably from 0 to about 2.0.
• Removeability of the hairspray composition ofthe present invention is determined in accordance with the following methodology.
• the methodology simulates multiple application and multi-cycle application of hairspray compositions so as to indirectly determine how readily and effectively such hairspray compositions are removed from hair.
• the methodology described herein provides a means of evaluating hair switches blindly treated with hairspray embodiments of the present invention. The method by which each hair switch is treated with the hairspray embodiments, and the method by which each treated hair switch is then evaluated for removeability are described in detail below.
• Two trained panelists each evaluate identically treated hair switches or sets of hair switches for stiffness and the appearance of white flakes. The panelists then individually assign each of the treated hair switches with a numerical score (0 to 4 scale) for hair stiffness and a numerical score for flaking (0 to 4 scale). The order in which the hair switches are treated with different hair spray embodiments is randomized and conducted round robin. Two identical sets of switches are prepared as described below for each panelist so that each has a fresh set of switches to evaluate. Before evaluating the blindly treated hair switches, each panelist also evaluates (not blinded) an untreated hair switch as a zero reference for hair stiffness and flaking.
• Each panelist also evaluates a control treated hair switch as a flaking reference (score 4.0) and another control treated hair switch as a hair stiffness reference (score 4.0).
• the hair stiffness values as defined herein are determined by averaging the hair stiffness scores provided by the two panelist.
• the hair flaking values as defined herein are determined by averaging the hair flaking scores provided by the two panelists.
• the hair switches are treated with either an aerosol or non-aerosol hair spray embodiment of the present invention in accordance with the following steps.
• the hair stiffness reference and the flaking reference are also prepared in accordance with the following steps, except that each is treated with the corresponding hair spray formulations as described hereinafter in Tables 2 and 3.
• step 3 on the opposite side ofthe switch.
• step 3 After spraying the opposite side of the switch, hang the treated switch from its bound end to allow it to dry for one hour at ambient temperature, pressure and humidity.
• a panelist then evaluates the treated switch by feeling it between their first and second fingers of their dominant hand and between their thumb and other fingers for stiffness and resistance to bending, and then assigns to the treated switch a hair stiffness score (0 to 4 scale).
• the value of the assigned score is relative to the hair stiffness reference score (4) and the untreated reference score (0).
• the panelist then combs the evaluated switch in accordance with the procedure set forth in Step 14 above, and then visually evaluates the combed switch for white flakes, coating, and white haze and assings it a hair flaking score (0 to 4 scale).
• the value of the assigned score is relative to the hair flaking reference score (4) and the untreated reference score (0).
• compositions of the present invention can also comprise a wide variety of optional ingredients that are suitable for application to human hair.
• compositions hereof can optionally contain a plasticizer for the copolymer.
• a plasticizer for the copolymer Any plasticizer suitable for use in hair care products or for topical application to the skin or hair can be used.
• plasticizers are known in the art. These include glycerin, diisobutyl adipate, butyl stearate, propylene glycol, tri-C2-Cg alkyl citrates, including triethyl citrate and tri-propyl, -butyl, -pentyl, etc., analogs of triethyl citrate. Triethyl citrate is preferred.
• Plasticizers are typically used at levels of from about 0.01%> to about 10%, by weight of the composition, preferably from about 0.05%> to about 3%, more preferably from about 0.05%) to about 1%.
• the weight ratio of graft copolymer to the plasticizer is from about 1 :1 to about 40:1, preferably from about 2:1 to about 30:1, more preferably from about 3:1 to about 25:1.
• the compositions of the present invention can contain an effective amount of a non-surface active ionic strength modifier system for reducing the viscosity ofthe hair spray composition.
• the ionic strength modifiers will be present in the present compositions at a level of at least about 0.01%>, by weight ofthe composition. The upper limit is dependent upon the maximum amount of the ionic strength modifiers that can be present in the particular compositions hereof such that the hair setting resin remains solubilized or dispersed.
• the resin will eventually fall out of solution, or otherwise no longer remain solubilized or dispersed in the hydrophilic liquid carrier.
• the upper limit of the ionic strength modifier system level will vary depending upon the particular ionic strength modifiers, liquid vehicle, resin, and other ingredients present in the composition. Thus, for example, the maximum amount of the ionic strength modifiers that can be used will tend to be lower for compositions with liquid vehicles containing less water, compared to compositions with more water.
• the compositions will comprise about 4%, by weight, or less of the ionic strength modifiers, more generally about 2%> or less, and typically about 1%> or less.
• the compositions hereof will comprise from about 0.01%> to about 0.5%, more preferably from about 0.01%> to about 0.1%, ofthe ionic strength modifier system.
• the ionic strength modifier system comprises a mixture of monomeric cations and anions.
• the ions ofthe ionic strength modifier system hereof are non-surface active, i.e. they do not significantly reduce surface tension.
• non-surface active shall mean the ions, which at a 0.5%> aqueous solution concentration, reduce surface tension by no more than 5.0 dynes/cm ⁇ .
• the ions of the ionic strength modifier system hereof will be characterized by having, at maximum, four or less carbon atoms per charge, preferably two or less carbon atoms, in any aliphatic chain or straight or branched chain organic heterochain.
• the ionic strength modifier system comprises monomeric ions of the type which are products of acid-base reactions.
• basic and acidic ions OH " and H do not constitute part of the ionic strength modifier system hereof, although they may be present in the composition.
• the ions hereof are incorporated into the composition in a form such that they can exist in the composition as free ions, i.e., in dissociated form. It is not necessary that all of the ions added exist in the composition as free ions, but must be at least partially soluble or dissociated in the composition.
• the ionic strength modifiers can be incorporated into the hair styling compositions, for example, by addition of soluble salts, or by addition of mixtures of acids and bases, or by a combination thereof. It is a necessary aspect of the invention that both anions and cations ofthe ionic strength modifier system be included in the composition.
• Suitable cations for use include, for example, alkali metals, such as lithium, sodium, and potassium, and alkaline-earth metals, such as magnesium, calcium, and strontium.
• Preferred of the divalent cations is magnesium.
• Preferred monovalent metal ions are lithium, sodium, and potassium, particularly sodium and potassium.
• Suitable means of addition to the compositions hereof include, for example, addition as bases, e.g., hydroxides, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and such as salts that are soluble in the liquid carrier, e.g. salts of monomeric anions such as those described below.
• Suitable cations include organic ions, such as quaternary ammonium ions and cationic amines, such as ammonium mono-, di-, and triethanolamines, triethylamine, morpholine, aminomethylpropanol (AMP), aminoethylpropanediol, etc.
• Ammonium and the amines are preferably provided in the forms of salts, such as hydrochloride salts.
• Monomeric anions that can be used include halogen ions, such as chloride, fluoride, bromide, and iodide, particularly chloride, sulfate, ethyl sulfate, methyl sulfate, cyclohexyl sulfamate, thiosulfate, toluene sulfonate, xylene sulfonate, citrate, nitrate, bicarbonate, adipate, succinate, saccharinate, benzoate, lactate, borate, isethionate, tartrate, and other monomeric anions that can exist in dissociated form in the hair styling composition.
• halogen ions such as chloride, fluoride, bromide, and iodide, particularly chloride, sulfate, ethyl sulfate, methyl sulfate, cyclohexyl sulfamate, thiosulfate, toluen
• the anions can be added to the compositions hereof, for example, in the form of acids or salts which are at least partially soluble in the liquid vehicle, e.g., sodium or potassium salts of acetate, citrate, nitrate, chloride, sulfate, etc.
• acids or salts which are at least partially soluble in the liquid vehicle, e.g., sodium or potassium salts of acetate, citrate, nitrate, chloride, sulfate, etc.
• such salts are entirely soluble in the vehicle.
• ionic strength modifiers are especially useful in reduced volatile organic solvent compositions.
• compositions can also contain various hydrophobic volatile solvents such as cyclomethicone and volatile hydrocarbons such as isododecane and isohexadecane.
• compositions can contain a wide variety of other optional ingredients, including among them any of the types of ingredients known in the art for use in hair care compositions, especially hair setting compositions such as especially hair spray compositions and hair setting tonics.
• hair setting compositions such as especially hair spray compositions and hair setting tonics.
• other adjuvants collectively can comprise from about 0.05%> to about 5% by weight and preferably from about 0J%> to about 3%>, by weight.
• Such conventional optional adjuvants include, but are not limited to, surfactants (which may be anionic, cationic, amphoteric, or zwitterionic and which include fluorinated surfactants and silicone copolyols), propellants, hair conditioning agents (e.g., silicone fluids, fatty esters, fatty alcohols, long chain hydrocarbons, cationic surfactants, etc.); emollients; lubricants and penetrants such as various lanolin compounds; protein hydrolysates and other protein derivatives; ethylene adducts and polyoxyethylene cholesterol; dyes, tints, bleaches, reducing agents and other colorants; pH adjusting agents; sunscreens; preservatives; thickening agents (e.g. polymeric thickeners, such as xanthan gum); and perfume.
• surfactants which may be anionic, cationic, amphoteric, or zwitterionic and which include fluorinated surfactants and silicone copolyols
• compositions ofthe present invention can be formulated as a wide variety of personal care products.
• Such products can include shampoos, soaps, hairsprays, lotions, creams, antiperspirants, anti-acne products, nail enamels, lipsticks, foundations, mascaras, and sunscreens.
• the compositions of the present invention are formulated as hair spray compositions.
• These hairspray compositions preferably have removeability values as defined hereinbefore, and may be dispensed as sprayed or atomized products from containers which are pump spray dispensers or aerosol canisters.
• containers are well known to those skilled in the art and are commercially available from a variety of manufacturers, including American National Can Corp. and Continental Can Corp.
• a propellant which consists of one or more of the conventionally-known aerosol propellants can be used to propel the compositions.
• a suitable propellant for use can be generally any liquifiable gas conventionally used for aerosol containers.
• Suitable propellants for use are volatile hydrocarbon propellants which can include liquified lower hydrocarbons of 3 to 4 carbon atoms such as propane, butane and isobutane.
• Other suitable propellants are hydrofluorocarbons such as 1 ,2-difluoroethane (Hydrofluorocarbon 152A) supplied as Dymel 152A by DuPont.
• Other examples of propellants are dimethylether, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and atmospheric gas.
• the hydrocarbons, particularly isobutane, used singly or admixed with other hydrocarbons are preferred.
• the aerosol propellant may be mixed with the present hair spray compositions and the amount of propellant to be mixed is governed by normal factors well known in the aerosol art. Generally, for liquifiable propellants, the level of propellant is from about 10% to about 60%> by weight of the total composition, preferably from about 15% to about 50% by weight ofthe total composition.
• pressurized aerosol dispensers can be used where the propellant is separated from contact with the hair spray composition such as a two compartment can ofthe type sold under the tradename SEPRO from American National Can Corp.
• Suitable aerosol dispensers are those characterized by the propellant being compressed air which can be filled into the dispenser by means of a pump or equivalent device prior to use. Such dispensers are described in U.S. Patents 4,077,441, March 7, 1978, Olofsson and 4,850,577, July 25, 1989, TerStege, both incorporated by reference herein, and in U.S. Serial No. 07/839,648, Gosselin et al., filed February 21, 1992, also incorporated by reference herein. Compressed air aerosol containers suitable for use are also currently marketed by The Procter & Gamble Company under their tradename VIDAL SASSOON AIRSPRAY® hair sprays.
• Conventional nonaerosol pump spray dispensers i.e., atomizers, can also be used.
• hair styling compositions include tonics and lotions, which are typically dispensed in a conventional bottle or tube, and applied directly to the hair or first dispensed to the hand and then to the hair.
• compositions of the present invention can be made using conventional formulation and mixing techniques.
• the adhesive copolymer and the solvent are mixed to provide a homogeneous mixture. Any other ingredients are then added and mixed to yield the final composition. If the polymer is neutralized, the neutralizer is preferably added prior to addition of other ingredients.
• the composition is packaged in conventional mechanical pump spray devices, or alternatively, in the case of aerosol sprays products, the composition is packaged in conventional aerosol canisters along with an appropriate propellant system.
• compositions of the present invention are used in conventional ways to provide the benefits of the present invention.
• These products can be applied to the skin or hair.
• Typical amounts of products can range from about OJ mg/cm ⁇ to about 25 mg/cm ⁇ of skin or hair, although a wider range can be used depending upon the exact product application.
• the methods generally involve application of an effective amount of the product to dry, slightly damp, or wet hair before and/or after the hair is dried and arranged to a desired style.
• Application of the product is normally effected by spraying or atomizing the product using an appropriate device, e.g. a mechanical pump spray, a pressurized aerosol container, or other appropriate means.
• composition is then dried or allowed to dry.
• effective amount is meant an amount sufficient to provide the hair hold and style benefits desired. In general, from about 0.5g to about 30g of product is applied to the hair, depending upon the particular product formulation, dispenser type, length of hair, and type of hair style.
• Examples 1-4 Syntheses of macromonomers and copolymers.
• the solution is then warmed to ambient temperature and H2O (lOmL) is added and stirred for 0.25 hours to deprotect the acid groups.
• the macromonomer which has a weight average molecular weight of about 6000, is obtained by precipitating the resulting solution in hexanes, collecting precipitate, and drying under vacuum.
• the followinj g exampl es represent nonaerosol hairspray compositions ofthe present invention.
• Copolymer 4 4.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 — — — — —
• Copolymer 2 5.00 4.00 3.50
• Copolymer 4 4.00 3.00 4.00
• compositions are prepared as described above, by first mixing the polymer with the ethanol, neutralizing the polymer with sodium or potassium hydroxide, then adding sequentially (as applicable) with mixing, isododecane, plasticizer, perfume, and water. If sodium benzoate is used, it is added after water addition. Most preferably a premix of water and sodium benzoate is made and then added after the main water addition. Propellants for aerosol compositions are charged to conventional aerosol containers after the remainder ofthe prepared composition has been added.
• the hair spray embodiments of the present invention described in Examples 5-18 have high removeability from hair, and when evaluated by the removeability methodology described herein, provide a hair stiffness value of less than 2.0 and a hair flaking value of less than 2.0.
• EXAMPLE 19 The following is a hair conditioner composition representative of the present invention.
• Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone 0.03 Sodium Hydroxide Solution (30% by weight) 0.70
• This product is prepared by dispersing the copolymer 3 in ethanol then adding the remaining ingredients and stirring for about 30 minutes.
• EXAMPLE 20 The following is a hair styling gel composition representative of the present invention.
• Copolymer 4 2.50 Water QS 100%
• This product is prepared by dispersing the copolymer # 4 and carbomer 940 in water and adding the sodium hydroxide. The mixture is stirred for approximately one half hour and the remaining components are added.
• EXAMPLE 21 The following is a spray-on gel hair composition representative of the present invention.
• This product is prepared by dissolving the copolymer # 2 ethanol and then adding the water and potassium hydroxide solution to facilitate the incorporation of the copolymer into the solvent. The mixture is stirred for one half hour and the other components are mixed in.
• the following is a hair styling mousse composition representative of the present invention.
• Isobutane 7.00 This product is prepared by dissolving the copolymer #2 in water and adding the sodium hydroxide solution with mixing for one half hour. The other components (except isobutane) are added and mixed for an additional 10 minutes. Aluminum aerosol cans are then filled with 93 parts of this batch, affixed with a valve whcih is crimped into position, and lastly pressure filled with 7 parts Isobutane. This composition is useful for application to the hair to provide conditioning, styling and hold.
• the water, ethanol, sodium hydroxide solution and polymer 4 are mixed for one half hour. The remaining ingredients are added and mixed for an additional half hour.
• EXAMPLE 24 The following is an anti-acne composition representative ofthe present invention. Ingredients Weight % Copolymer # 2 2.00 Water Q.S. to 100 %
• This product is prepared by mixing the water, ethanol, copolymer 2, and carbomer together for about 10 minutes. The remaining ingredients are added and the mixture is stirred for an additional 30 minutes.
• This composition is useful for application to the skin to provide improved water resistance and is useful in the treatment of acne.
• EXAMPLE 25 The following is a nail polish clear coat composition representative of the present invention.
• This product is prepared by mixing all the ingredients until dispersed.
• EXAMPLE 26 The following is a facial wrinkle remover composition representative of the present invention.
• This product is prepared by mixing all the ingredients until dispersed.
• EXAMPLE 27 The following is a styling lotion composition representative of the present invention.
• EXAMPLE 28 The following is an aftershave splash composition representative of the present invention.
• This product is prepared by mixing all the ingredients until dispersed.

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