JP2012180384A - Cleanser composition - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cleanser composition which does not cause the lowering of viscosity and the deterioration of stability at low temperature, even in a system compounded with a refreshing agent such as menthol, gives refreshing feel, and is good in usability.SOLUTION: The cleanser composition includes: (a) (a-1) an anionic surfactant and (a-2) an amphoteric surfactant in a (a-1) and (a-2) total amount of ≥4 mass%, (b) 0.01 to 5 mass% of a multi-chain type nonionic surfactant solid at normal temperature, and (c) 0.01 to 5 mass% of a refreshing agent selected from the group consisting of menthol, menthone, camphor, borneol, cineole menthone, methyl salicylate, menthyl malonate, glycosyl-monomenthyl-O-acetate, 3-1-menthoxypropane-1,2-diol, 1-menthyl-3-hydroxybutyrate, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, mint oil, and eucalyptus oil.

Description

  The present invention relates to a cleaning composition particularly suitable for hair or skin.

  A cool and refreshing cleaning agent has long been preferred by men. In recent years, especially in the summer, a heat wave that has never existed in the past has continued, and there has been a greater demand for cleaners and cleaners for hair and skin. In order to meet this need, the development of a cleaner with a refreshing feeling is required.

  In addition, the following are mentioned as prior art documents relevant to the present invention.

JP 2001-213740 A JP 2003-95895 A JP 2003-267843 A JP 2005-343915 A JP 2010-138105 A

In order to develop such a cleaning agent, a refreshing agent such as menthol is blended, but the present inventors have a structural state created by active agents in the cleaning agent by blending a refreshing agent such as menthol. It has been found that there is a problem that the viscosity changes and the viscosity decreases, and that menthol precipitates at low temperatures and becomes unstable. For example, when the viscosity decreases, shampoo or body soap is taken into your hands and dripping down when applied to the hair or body, especially when considering use in an inverted container etc. Decrease in viscosity is a big problem.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even in a system containing a refreshing agent such as menthol, a decrease in viscosity (hereinafter referred to as viscosity reduction and suppression of viscosity reduction is due to the addition of a refreshing agent such as menthol. It is an object of the present invention to provide a detergent composition with good usability that can provide a refreshing feeling without causing poor stability at low temperatures.

  As a result of intensive studies to achieve the above object, the present inventors have found that (a-1) an anionic surfactant and (a-2) a detergent composition containing an amphoteric surfactant include (c) menthol and the like. The above-mentioned specific problem that occurs when a specific amount of a refreshing agent is blended can be solved by blending a specific amount of a specific multi-chain nonionic surfactant (b), giving a sufficient refreshing feeling, and the viscosity of the composition The inventors have found that a cleaning composition that suppresses the decrease and has excellent low-temperature stability can be obtained, and has led to the present invention.

That is, the present invention provides the following cleaning composition.
Claim 1:
(A) (a-1) an anionic surfactant,
(A-2) Amphoteric surfactant: 4% by mass or more in total amount of (a-1) and (a-2),
(B) a multi-chain nonionic surfactant that is solid at room temperature: 0.01 to 5% by mass;
(C) menthol, menthone, camphor, borneol, cineole menthone, methyl salicylate, menthyl malonate, glycosyl-monomenthyl-O-acetate, 3-l-menthoxypropane-1,2-diol, l-menthyl-3-hydroxy A cleaning composition comprising 0.01 to 5% by mass of a refreshing agent selected from the group consisting of butyrate, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, mint oil and eucalyptus oil.
Claim 2:
The cleaning composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (b) is selected from a two-chain to four-chain ether-based and ester-based nonionic surfactant.
Claim 3:
The cleaning composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component (c) is menthol.
Claim 4:
4. The pearlizing agent selected from the group consisting of (d) ethylene glycol monofatty acid ester, ethylene glycol difatty acid ester, ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether and ethylene glycol dialkyl ether. 5. Cleaning composition.
Claim 5:
The detergent composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising (e) a cationic polymer.
Claim 6:
Furthermore, (f) The cleaning composition of any one of Claims 1-5 containing a silicone compound.
Claim 7:
The cleaning composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is for hair or skin.

  According to the present invention, (b) a detergent containing a specific multi-chain nonionic surfactant, which is excellent in reducing viscosity reduction and low-temperature stability, and also has a refreshing feeling due to the incorporation of a refreshing agent such as menthol. A composition can be provided. Further, by further adding (d) a pearling agent, a decrease in the viscosity of the composition can be further suppressed.

Moreover, although the subject of Claim 5 is providing the smoothness at the time of a rinse to hair etc., the smoothness at the time of a rinse can be improved by mix | blending (e) cationic polymer.
Furthermore, although the subject of Claim 6 is providing smoothness of a finish to hair etc., the smoothness after drying can be improved by mix | blending (f) silicone compound.

The cleaning composition of the present invention comprises:
(A) (a-1) an anionic surfactant,
(A-2) amphoteric surfactant,
(B) a multi-chain nonionic surfactant that is solid at room temperature;
(C) It contains a cooling agent.

[(A) component]
(A-1) Anionic Surfactant In the present invention, the component (a) is used to maintain the viscosity of the composition by providing foaming when cleaning dirt such as the head, and a refreshing feeling after cleaning. Blend.
Examples of the anionic surfactant include carboxylic acid type, sulfonic acid type, sulfuric acid type, and phosphoric acid type, but fatty acid soap, alkyl ether carboxylic acid, N-acyl sarcosine salt, N-acyl glutamate, N-acyl taurine. Carboxylic acid type such as salt; sulfonic acid type such as linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, α-sulfo fatty acid methyl ester salt, α-olefin sulfonate, alkane sulfonate, etc .; alkyl sulfate ester salt, polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate Sulfuric acid types such as ester salts; phosphoric acid types such as alkyl ether phosphoric acids are preferred.
Among these, α-olefin sulfonate is preferable for the sulfonic acid type, and alkyl sulfate ester salt and polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate ester salt are preferable for the sulfuric acid type. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

The α-olefin sulfonate is preferably an alkyl group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, particularly tetradecene sulfonate having 14 carbon atoms.
In the alkyl sulfate ester salt, an alkyl group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms is preferable, and an alkyl group having 12 to 14 carbon atoms is particularly preferable.
In the polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate ester salt, an alkyl group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms is preferable, and an alkyl group having 10 to 14 carbon atoms is particularly preferable. The alkylene group portion is preferably a polyoxyethylene group or a polyoxypropylene group, and particularly preferably a polyoxyethylene group. Moreover, as for the range of the ethylene total average addition mole number, 1-5 are preferable.
These counter ions include alkali metal salts such as sodium and potassium; alkaline earth metal salts such as calcium and magnesium; ammonium salts; alkanolamine salts such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine and triethanolamine.

  More specifically, POE (1-5) sodium lauryl ether sulfate, fatty acid soap, lauroyl sarcosine sodium, lauroyl methyl taurine sodium and the like are preferably used. In addition, the number in () shows the average addition mole number of ethylene oxide.

  The compounding quantity of an anionic surfactant is 3.9-30 mass% of the whole composition from the point which maintains the viscosity of a composition, and foams and gives a refreshing feeling, Preferably it is 5-15 mass%. If the amount is less than 3.9% by mass, the thickening effect and the refreshing feeling may be reduced and foaming may be deteriorated. If the amount exceeds 30% by mass, the low-temperature stability may be deteriorated.

(A-2) The amphoteric surfactant (a-2) component is used in combination with the (a-1) anionic surfactant, whereby a network of these surfactants is formed and the viscosity of the composition is increased. Moreover, it mix | blends in order to give the foaming at the time of wash | cleaning dirt, such as a head, and the refreshing feeling after washing | cleaning similarly to (a-1) component.
Examples of the amphoteric surfactant include surfactants such as carboxylic acid type including amino acid type and betaine type, sulfate ester type, sulfonic acid type, and phosphate ester type. Of these, betaine surfactants are preferred.

Examples of betaine-type amphoteric surfactants include alkylbetaine-type active agents, amide betaine-type active agents, sulfobetaine-type active agents, hydroxysulfobetaine-type active agents, amide sulfobetaine-type active agents, phosphobetaine-type active agents, and imidazolium betaine. Type activators and the like.
Specific examples include laurylaminoacetic acid betaine, 2-coconut oil fatty acid-N-carboxymethyl-N-hydroxyethylimidazolinium betaine, lauric acid amidopropyl betaine, and coconut oil fatty acid amidopropyl betaine.
Among these, lauric acid amidopropyl betaine and coconut oil fatty acid amidopropyl betaine are preferable.

  The blending amount of the amphoteric surfactant is preferably from 0.1 to 15% by mass, more preferably from 3 to 10% by mass, from the viewpoints of the effect of suppressing the reduction of viscosity when used in combination with the anionic surfactant, foaming and refreshing feeling. It is. If the content is less than 0.1% by mass, a sufficient viscosity-inhibiting effect may not be obtained. If the content exceeds 15% by mass, the low-temperature stability may be deteriorated.

As a total compounding quantity of (a-1) and (a-2) component, it is 4 mass% or more from the point of the thickening effect, 40 mass% or less is preferable, More preferably, 8 mass% or more and 30 mass% Hereinafter, it is 25 mass% or less especially. If the amount is too small, the cleaning effect is low, so that a refreshing feeling is difficult to obtain, and the viscosity of the composition becomes low. The upper limit is not particularly limited, but the stability at low temperature may be reduced in the range exceeding 40% by mass.
Moreover, 4-40 mass% is preferable from the point of foaming and a refreshing feeling, More preferably, it is 10-30 mass%. If it is less than 4% by mass, sufficient foaming may not be obtained after cleaning. In the range exceeding 40% by mass, even if the amount is increased, it may not be possible to improve the effect of foaming and a refreshing feeling after washing.

By using the anionic surfactant and the amphoteric surfactant in combination, the viscosity of the detergent composition can be improved by the network structure of the both.
For the purpose of improving the viscosity, it is preferable to combine 5 to 15% by mass of the anionic surfactant and 3 to 10% by mass of the amphoteric surfactant. Further, the mass ratio of the anionic surfactant / amphoteric surfactant represented by (a-1) / (a-2) is preferably 50/1 to 1/5, more preferably 10/1 to 1/5. More preferably, it is 5/1 to 1/3. If this ratio is too small or too large, viscosity is difficult to obtain and the usability is inferior, and the low-temperature stability may decrease.

[(B) Multi-chain nonionic surfactant solid at normal temperature]
In this invention, by mix | blending (b) component, while the fall of the viscosity by mix | blending (c) component is suppressed, favorable low-temperature stability can be obtained. Although the mechanism is unknown, the component (b) interacts with the network formed by the surfactants of the components (a-1) and (a-2) by taking a multi-chain structure, and (c) It can be inferred that it functions to suppress a decrease in viscosity of the composition when the components are blended.
Here, the “multi-chain nonionic surfactant” used in the present invention has an ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, sorbit or pentaerythritol skeleton, and an alkyl having 12 to 20 carbon atoms via an ethylene oxide group. A nonionic surfactant having 2 or more groups, preferably 2 to 4 groups. In the present invention, “normal temperature” is defined as 15 to 25 ° C. In the present invention, “solid” is defined as a measurement time exceeding 90 seconds in a liquid confirmation test described later.

（式中、Ｒ¹は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基又はアルケニル基であり、Ｒ²は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基又はアルケニル基であり、ｎは４０〜１００の整数である。） Examples of such a multi-chain nonionic surfactant include ether-based and ester-based surfactants, and examples thereof include 2-chain to 4-chain types represented by the following general formula.
<Double-stranded type>
・ Ether type

(In the formula, R ¹ is a monovalent alkyl group or alkenyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, R ² is a monovalent alkyl group or alkenyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and n is 40 to 100. (It is an integer.)

（式中、Ｘ¹〜Ｘ³は−ＯＨ基もしくは−ＯＣＯＲ³である。Ｒ³は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基又はアルケニル基であり、Ｘ¹〜Ｘ³のうち２つ以上は−ＯＣＯＲ³である。ｍ１＋ｍ２＋ｍ３の合計は４０〜１００、特に４５〜７０の整数である。）

（式中、Ｒ⁴は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基又はアルケニル基であり、Ｒ⁵は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基又はアルケニル基である。ｐは１〜３の整数であり、ｑは１００〜２００の整数である。） ・ Ester

(In the formula, X ^{1 to} X ³ are —OH group or —OCOR ^3. R ³ is a monovalent alkyl group or alkenyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and two or more of X ^{1 to} X ³ Is -OCOR ^3. The sum of m1 + m2 + m3 is an integer of 40-100, in particular 45-70.)

(Wherein R ⁴ is a monovalent alkyl group or alkenyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and R ⁵ is a monovalent alkyl group or alkenyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms. P is 1 to 3) It is an integer and q is an integer of 100 to 200.)

（式中、Ｘ⁴〜Ｘ⁶は−ＯＨ基もしくは−ＯＣＯＲ⁶である。Ｒ⁶は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基又はアルケニル基であり、Ｘ⁴〜Ｘ⁶のうち２つ以上、特に３つが−ＯＣＯＲ⁶である。ｋ１＋ｋ２＋ｋ３の合計は４０〜１００、特に４５〜７０の整数である。） <Three chain type>
・ Ester

(Wherein X ^{4 to} X ⁶ are —OH group or —OCOR ⁶ , R ⁶ is a monovalent alkyl group or alkenyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and two or more of X ^{4 to} X ⁶ , Especially three are -OCOR ^6. The sum of k1 + k2 + k3 is an integer of 40-100, especially 45-70.)

（式中、Ｘ⁷〜Ｘ¹²は−Ｈもしくは−ＣＯＲ⁷である。Ｒ⁷は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基でありＸ⁷〜Ｘ¹²のうち２つ以上、特に４つが−ＣＯＲ⁷である。ｒ１＋ｒ２＋ｒ３の合計は４０〜１００、特に５０〜７０の整数である。） <Four-chain type>
・ Ester

(In the formula, X ^{7 to} X ¹² are —H or —COR ^7. R ⁷ is a monovalent alkyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and two or more, particularly four of X ^{7 to} X ¹² are — COR ^7. The sum of r1 + r2 + r3 is an integer of 40-100, in particular 50-70.)

（式中、Ｘ¹³〜Ｘ¹⁶は−ＯＨ基もしくは−ＯＣＯＲ⁸である。Ｒ⁸は炭素数１２〜２０の１価のアルキル基であり、Ｘ¹³〜Ｘ¹⁶のうち２つ以上、特に４つが−ＯＣＯＲ⁸である。ｓは２〜５の整数であり、ｔ１＋ｔ２＋ｔ３＋ｔ４の合計は１００〜２００、特に１４０〜１６０の整数である。）

(In the formula, X ^{13 to} X ¹⁶ are —OH group or —OCOR ^8. R ⁸ is a monovalent alkyl group having 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and two or more of X ^{13 to} X ¹⁶ , particularly 4 One is -OCOR ^8. s is an integer of 2 to 5, and the sum of t1 + t2 + t3 + t4 is an integer of 100 to 200, particularly 140 to 160.)

Examples of such a multi-chain nonionic surfactant include POE cetostearyl hydroxymyrstyrene ether, PEG glyceryl diisostearate, PEG distearate, PEG glyceryl triisostearate, PEG pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, POE sorbitol tetrastearate, Examples include hexastearic acid POE sorbit, and these can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
Among these, POE cetostearyl hydroxymyristyl ether, PEG glyceryl triisostearate, and PEG pentaerythrityl tetrastearate are particularly preferred from the viewpoint of the effect of suppressing the decrease in viscosity and stability at low temperatures.

・ジイソステアリン酸ＰＥＧ６０グリセリル

・ジステアリン酸ＰＥＧ１５０

・トリイソステアリン酸ＰＥＧ６０グリセリル

・テトラステアリン酸ＰＯＥ（６０）ソルビット

・テトラステアリン酸ＰＥＧ１５０ペンタエリスリチル

These are shown more specifically below.
-POE cetostearyl hydroxymyrstyrene ether (60E.O.)

・ PEG 60 glyceryl diisostearate

・ Distearic acid PEG150

・ PEG 60 glyceryl triisostearate

Tetrastearic acid POE (60) sorbit

-PEG150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate

  (B) The compounding quantity of a component is 0.01-5 mass% of the whole composition from the point of the viscosity reduction inhibitory effect of a composition, and a low temperature stability, Preferably it is 0.05-1 mass%. If it is less than 0.01% by mass, sufficient reduction in viscosity reduction and low-temperature stability cannot be obtained. On the other hand, in the range exceeding 5% by mass, improvement in low-temperature stability cannot be obtained even if the amount is increased, and the refreshing feeling is also lowered.

[(C) Coolant]
The refreshing agent used in the present invention is blended in order to give a refreshing feeling during use. Such refreshing agents include menthol, menthyl glyceryl ether, menthyl carboxamide, vanillyl butyl ether, menthone, camphor, borneol, cineole menthone, methyl salicylate, menthyl malonate, glycosyl-monomenthyl-O-acetate, 3-1-menthol Xipropane-1,2-diol, l-menthyl-3-hydroxybutyrate, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil. These can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types.
Among these, menthol, menthyl glyceryl ether, menthyl carboxamide, vanillyl butyl ether, camphor, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil are preferable, and menthol and peppermint oil are more preferable from the point of refreshing feeling at the time of use. Menthol is more preferable.

  The compounding quantity of a refreshing agent is 0.01-5 mass% of the whole composition, Preferably it is 0.1-2 mass%. If it is less than 0.01% by mass, sufficient refreshing feeling cannot be obtained, and if it exceeds 5% by mass, the low temperature stability cannot be maintained.

[(D) Pearling agent]
The composition of the present invention preferably further comprises (d) a pearlizing agent in order to further enhance the effect of suppressing the decrease in viscosity and to impart a pearl appearance to the composition. (D) Specific examples of the pearlizing agent include ethylene glycol monofatty acid ester, ethylene glycol difatty acid ester, ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether and ethylene glycol dialkyl ether, and these may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Can be used. Of these, ethylene glycol monofatty acid ester and ethylene glycol difatty acid ester are particularly preferable. More specific examples include ethylene glycol distearate, ethylene glycol monostearate, ethylene glycol monostearyl ether, and ethylene glycol distearyl ether. More preferred are ethylene glycol distearate and ethylene glycol monostearate from the viewpoints of viscosity-inhibiting effect and pearl appearance.

  (D) The blending amount of the pearlizing agent is preferably from 0.1 to 10% by mass, more preferably from 0.1 to 3% by mass, based on the entire composition, from the viewpoint of the effect of suppressing the decrease in viscosity and the appearance of pearl. If the amount is less than 0.1% by mass, a sufficient viscosity-inhibiting effect and imparting a pearl appearance may not be obtained. If the amount exceeds 10% by mass, low-temperature stability may not be maintained.

[(E) Cationic polymer]
In addition, the composition of the present invention may further contain (e) a cationic polymer in order to impart smoothness during rinsing to hair or the like. (E) Cationic polymers include cationized cellulose, cationized cellulose derivatives, cationized starch, cationized guar gum, cationized guar gum derivatives, homopolymers of diallyl quaternary ammonium salts, quaternized polyvinylpyrrolidone derivatives, polyglycol polyamines Condensate, dialkyldiallylammonium salt / acrylamide copolymer, vinylimidazolium trichloride / vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose / dimethyldiallylammonium chloride copolymer, vinylpyrrolidone / quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, Polyvinylpyrrolidone / alkylaminoacrylate copolymer, polyvinylpyrrolidone / alkylaminoacrylate / vinylcaprolactam copolymer, vinyl Loridone / methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride copolymer, alkylacrylamide / acrylate / alkylaminoalkylacrylamide / polyethylene glycol methacrylate copolymer, adipic acid / dimethylaminohydroxypropylethylenetriamine copolymer (Cartaletin manufactured by Sandos, USA), Examples thereof include cationic polymers described in JP-A-53-139734 and JP-A-60-36407. These can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types.
Of these, dialkyl diallylammonium salt / acrylamide copolymer, cationized cellulose, cationized cellulose derivative, cationized guar gum, and cationized guar gum derivative are particularly preferred from the viewpoint of smoothness during rinsing.

The dialkyl diallylammonium salt / acrylamide copolymer preferably has a mass ratio of dialkyl diallylammonium salt to acrylamide of dialkyl diallylammonium salt: acrylamide = 10: 90 to 90:10, more preferably 40:60 to 60. : 40. The weight average molecular weight is preferably 0.5 × 10 ^{6 to} 3 × 10 ⁶ , particularly 1 × 10 ⁶ to 2 × 10 ⁶ from the viewpoint of smoothness at the time of rinsing. In the present invention, the weight average molecular weight is measured by gel permeation chromatograph / multi-angle laser light scattering detector (GPC-MALLS). The degree of cationization is preferably in the range of 0.1 meq / g to 5.0 meq / g, more preferably 0.5 meq / g to 4.0 meq / g, from the viewpoint of smoothness during rinsing. If the degree of cationization is less than 0.1 meq / g, the finger passage when the foam is rinsed may be poor, and the hair after drying may feel dry. On the other hand, if the degree of cationization exceeds 4.0 meq / g, the detergent composition may have poor low-temperature stability.

  Specific examples of the copolymer of dialkyl diallylammonium salt and acrylamide include Marcoat 550, Marcoat S, Marcoat 2200, CG-600 (above, trade name, manufactured by ONDEO NALCO), Kayaacryl Resin MN, Kayaacryl Resin. M50-A (above, trade name, manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.).

  Cationic cellulose is obtained by adding a cationic functional group to cellulose. In the present invention, polyquaternium-10 which is O- [2-hydroxy-3- (trimethylammonio) propyl] hydroxyethylcellulose chloride is preferable. The degree of cationization of the cationized cellulose is preferably in the range of 0.1 meq / g to 3.0 meq / g, more preferably 0.5 meq / g to 1.7 meq / g, from the viewpoint of smoothness at the time of rinsing. If the degree of cationization is less than 0.1 meq / g, the finger passage when the foam is rinsed may be poor, and the hair after drying may feel dry. On the other hand, when the degree of cationization exceeds 3.0 meq / g, the detergent composition may be inferior in low-temperature stability. The molecular weight of the cationized cellulose is preferably in the range of 100,000 to 3,000,000, and more preferably in the range of 150,000 to 2,000,000 from the viewpoint of smoothness at the time of rinsing. If it is less than 100,000, the finger passage when rinsing the foam may worsen, and the hair after drying may feel dry. On the other hand, if it exceeds 3 million, the low-temperature stability of the cleaning composition may be inferior, and dissolution in the cleaning composition may be difficult.

  Commercially available products can be used as such cationized cellulose. Specific examples include Leogard LP, GP, MGP, KGP, XE-511K (trade name, manufactured by Lion Corporation), UCARE LR-30M. , JR-400, JR-30M (trade name, manufactured by Dow Chemical Japan Co., Ltd.), Katchinal HC-100 (trade name, manufactured by Toho Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), and the like.

  Cationized guar gum is obtained by adding a cationic functional group to guar gum. The degree of cationization of the cationized guar gum varies depending on the degree of addition of the cationic group. The degree of cationization is preferably in the range of 0.1 meq / g to 3.0 meq / g, more preferably 0.5 meq / g to 3.0 meq / g, and still more preferably from the viewpoint of smoothness at the time of rinsing. 1.0 meq / g to 2.4 meq / g. If the degree of cationization is less than 0.1 meq / g, the finger passage when the foam is rinsed may be poor, and the hair after drying may feel dry. On the other hand, when the degree of cationization exceeds 3.0 meq / g, the detergent composition may be inferior in low-temperature stability. The molecular weight of the cationized guar gum is preferably in the range of 100,000 to 3,000,000, more preferably in the range of 200,000 to 2,000,000 from the viewpoint of smoothness at the time of rinsing. If it is less than 100,000, the finger passage when rinsing the foam may worsen, and the hair after drying may feel dry. On the other hand, if it exceeds 3 million, the low-temperature stability of the cleaning composition may be inferior, and dissolution in the cleaning composition may be difficult.

  A commercial item can be used as such a cationized cellulose, and specific examples include Lapol gum CG-M, CG-M7, CG-M8M (trade name, manufactured by Dainippon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), N- Examples include Hance 3000 (trade name, manufactured by Hercules Japan), JAGUAR C-13S, C-14S, C-17, EXCEL (trade name, manufactured by Rhodia).

  For the cationized cellulose and the cationized guar gum, raw materials obtained by evaporating water to form powders or granules can be used, and raw materials liquefied with a solvent such as water can also be used.

  The degree of cationization of the cationic polymer can be easily calculated if the chemical structure is clear, but even if the structure such as the monomer ratio is unknown, the measured value of N content such as Kjeldahl method can be used. Can be calculated. The degree of cationization used in the present invention is based on the Kjeldahl method. It is calculated based on the value measured by the nitrogen determination method No. 2 of the general test method of cosmetic raw material standards. Moreover, meq / g which is a unit of the degree of cationization indicates the number of milliequivalents of N cation groups per 1 g of a sample.

  The molecular weight of the component (e) can be measured by a method of comparison with a polymer having a known molecular weight by liquid chromatography using a general GPC column. The molecular weight of the cationized polymer shown in the present invention is a value measured using GPC-MALLS, and a sample solution diluted with a mobile phase having a pure polymer concentration of about 1,000 ppm is prepared from a TSK-GELA column (Tosoh ( The wavelength of about 633 nm was measured with a multi-angle light scattering detector using a 0.5 mol / L sodium perchlorate solution as a mobile phase. As a standard product, polyethylene glycol having a known molecular weight was used.

  (E) 0.01 to 3 mass% of the whole composition is preferable, and, more preferably, it is 0.05 to 1 mass% from the point which provides the smoothness to hair etc. at the time of a rinse by the compounding quantity of a cationic polymer. . If the amount is less than 0.01% by mass, sufficient smoothness at the time of rinsing may not be imparted, and even if the amount exceeds 3% by mass, the smoothness at the time of rinsing may not be improved.

[(F) Silicone compound]
The composition of the present invention can be blended with (f) a silicone compound from the viewpoint of imparting a smooth finish. (F) Specific examples of the silicone compound include dimethylpolysiloxane (including highly polymerized dimethylpolysiloxane and silicone rubber), amino-modified silicone, methylphenylpolysiloxane, polyether-modified silicone, polyamino-modified silicone, betaine-modified silicone, Alcohol-modified silicone, fluorine-modified silicone, epoxy-modified silicone, mercapto-modified silicone, carboxy-modified silicone, fatty acid-modified silicone, silicone graft polymer, cyclic silicone, alkyl-modified silicone, aminoglycol-modified silicone, polyoxyalkylene / amino-modified silicone, trimethylsilyl group And terminal dimethylpolysiloxane, silanol-terminated dimethylpolysiloxane, and the like. It can be used in combination or species as appropriate. Among these, dimethylpolysiloxane, polyether-modified silicone, and polyamino-modified silicone are particularly preferably used. In addition, as the silicone compound, an emulsion obtained by emulsifying the silicone compound with a surfactant can be used. In addition, there is no restriction | limiting in particular in an emulsifier and the emulsification method, such an emulsion can be used variously. In the present invention, dimethylpolysiloxane, amino-modified silicone, and polyoxyalkylene / amino-modified silicone having a kinematic viscosity of 100,000 cst / 25 ° C. or more can be preferably used.

  (F) The compounding quantity of a silicone compound is 0.1-5 mass% of the whole composition from the point of the smoothness after drying and a refreshing feeling, More preferably, it is 0.3-3 mass%. If it is less than 0.1% by mass, sufficient smoothness after drying may not be obtained, and if it exceeds 5% by mass, the refreshing feeling after washing may be inhibited.

[Nonionic surfactant other than component (b) and amphoteric surfactant other than component (a-2)]
In the present invention, a nonionic surfactant other than the component (b) can be blended in order to further improve the refreshing feeling. Such nonionic surfactants include polyglycerin fatty acid ester, POE (polyoxyethylene) hydrogenated castor oil, sorbitan fatty acid ester, POE sorbitan fatty acid ester propylene glycol fatty acid ester, glycerin fatty acid ester, POE / POP alkyl ether, monostearin Polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters such as polyethylene glycol acid, liquid POE glycerin fatty acid ester, POE sorbite fatty acid ester, POE alkyl ether, POE ethylene glycol fatty acid ester, POE propylene glycol fatty acid ester, POE glycerin fatty acid ester, POE sorbit Examples thereof include fatty acid esters and POE pentaerythritol fatty acid esters. As the amphoteric surfactant other than the component (a-2), lauryl dimethylaminoacetic acid betaine, coconut oil fatty acid amidopropyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaine, N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl-N-carboxymethyl-N-hydroxyethylethylenediamine sodium, N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl-N-carboxymethyl-N-hydroxyethylethylenediamine, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc. are mentioned.
Among these, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, POE (polyoxyethylene) hydrogenated castor oil, POE alkyl ether, and POE / POP alkyl ether are preferable.
More specifically, polyglyceryl laurate, POE (10-60) hydrogenated castor oil, POE (30) POP (6) decyl tetradecyl ether and the like are preferable.

  The amount of the surfactant to be blended is preferably 0.1 to 10% by mass, more preferably 0.1 to 5% by mass based on the whole composition from the viewpoint of improving a refreshing feeling. If it is less than 0.1% by mass, a refreshing feeling may not be obtained, and if it exceeds 10% by mass, a refreshing effect may not be obtained.

[Other ingredients]
In the cleaning composition of the present invention, in addition to the above-described components, as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired, components generally blended into the cleaning composition as desired, for example, nonionic surfactants other than those described above, Other than the above, high molecular compounds, amino acids, protein hydrolysates, sequestering agents, thickeners, polyols, oils, UV absorbers, pH adjusters, antioxidants, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, alkaline agents, dyes , Antibacterial agents, propellants and the like.

  Moreover, when mix | blending a fragrance | flavor with the cleaning composition of this invention, it is based on the fragrance | flavor and fragrance | flavor composition described in Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2003-95895. Moreover, when mix | blending a fragrance | flavor and a fragrance | flavor composition with the cleaning composition of this invention, when it mix | blends so that a fragrance | flavor or a fragrance | flavor composition may be 0.00001-50 mass% with respect to the cleaning composition whole quantity of this invention. It is suitable, More preferably, 0.0001-30 mass% is mix | blended.

  The viscosity of the composition of the present invention is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.5 to 50000 mPa · s, more preferably 50 to 50000 mPa · s, still more preferably 3000 to 30000 mPa · s, and particularly preferably 10,000. ˜30000 mPa · s. If the viscosity is too low, it may spill out from the hand during use, and the head and hands may not be cleaned sufficiently, and a clean feeling may not be obtained. If the viscosity is too high, the detergent solution will not spread well and cannot be applied uniformly. In some cases, it cannot be washed sufficiently and a refreshing feeling cannot be obtained. The viscosity of the composition is a value measured with a BM viscometer at 25 ° C.

  Although pH (25 degreeC) of the composition of this invention is not specifically limited, Preferably it is 2.5-10.0, More preferably, it is 3.0-7.0. In addition, the measurement of pH is based on the method prescribed | regulated to the Japanese Pharmacopoeia general test method.

  The shape and dosage form of the composition of the present invention are not particularly limited, and can be prepared and used in various shapes and dosage forms such as liquid, cream, lotion, gel, foam, aerosol, etc. , And can be prepared according to conventional methods for each dosage form.

  When it is used for hair, it can be widely used as shampoo, rinse, treatment, etc. In addition to hair, there are skin cleaners such as body soaps and hand soaps, kitchen detergents, clothing detergents and the like. These can be used according to conventional methods at normal dosages of the product.

  The present invention also relates to a cleaning composition containing (a) (a-1) an anionic surfactant and (a-2) an amphoteric surfactant and (c) a refreshing agent, and (b) at room temperature. By blending a solid nonionic surfactant, there is provided a method for suppressing a decrease in viscosity of the cleaning composition by blending the component (c). In this case, specific examples and blending amounts of the components (a) to (c) can be the same as those described for the cleaning composition.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although a test example, an Example, and a comparative example are shown and this invention is demonstrated concretely, this invention is not restrict | limited to the following Example. In the following examples,% indicates mass%. Moreover, the amount of each component in the table is an amount converted into a pure component.

[Test example]
Whether the test article (component (b)) is liquid by the test procedure specified in (3) at the test site specified in (2) using the equipment specified in (1). It shall be confirmed whether or not.
(1) Apparatus a) Constant-temperature water tank It is equipped with a stirrer, a heater, a thermometer, and an automatic temperature controller (that can control the temperature at ± 0.1 ° C.) and has a depth of 150 mm or more.
B) Test tube A flat-bottom cylindrical transparent glass with an inner diameter of 30 mm and a height of 120 mm, and marked lines (hereinafter referred to as “A line” and “B line”) at heights of 55 mm and 85 mm from the tube bottom. It shall be attached (two).
C) Thermometer JIS B 7410 (1982) "Freezing point glass thermometer" specified for freezing point measurement (SOP-58 scale range 20-50 ° C).
D) Rubber stoppers shall fit the mouth of the test tube (two), one of which shall have a hole in the center of the stopper to support the thermometer.
(2) Test place The test place shall be a place under atmospheric pressure with a temperature of 20 ± 5 ° C.
(3) Test procedure a) Take the test article up to line A of two test tubes. One test tube is sealed with a rubber plug (hereinafter referred to as a “liquid determination test tube”), and the other test tube is sealed with a rubber plug with a thermometer (hereinafter referred to as a “temperature measurement test tube”). ). The thermometer is immersed 30 mm and is placed upright on the test tube.
B) Confirmation temperature of two test tubes (temperature for checking whether or not the test article is liquid. Same as below.) B line is immersed below the liquid level in a constant temperature water bath maintained at ± 0.1 ° C. Stand upright and stand. This state is maintained for 10 minutes after the test article in the temperature measuring test tube reaches the test temperature.
C) After 10 minutes, take the test tube for liquid judgment from the thermostatic bath in an upright position on a horizontal table and immediately lay it horizontally on the table.
D) Measure the time from when the test tube is tilted down until the tip of the liquid surface of the test article passes through line B.
E) The test article measured in step d) exceeding 90 seconds shall be solid at the confirmation temperature.

[Examples 1-36, Comparative Examples 1-9]
Cleaning compositions having the compositions shown in Tables 1 to 7 were prepared by a conventional method, and evaluated by the following method according to the following sensory evaluation criteria. The results are also shown in the table.
Sensory evaluation criteria 5 points: Good 4 points: Slightly good 3 points: Not good 2 points: Slightly bad 1 point: Not good

[Thinning suppression]
The degree of increase in viscosity at 25 ° C. was evaluated as compared with the standard product. As the standard product, one obtained by removing the component (b) from the respective compositions of Examples and Comparative Examples was used. In this case, for example, Comparative Example 9 had a viscosity of 10 Pa · s. Moreover, the viscosity of the composition of Examples 1-36 was the range of 0.5-40000 mPa * s.
Viscosity Measurement Method Viscosity was measured using a BM viscometer at 25 ° C. and, if necessary, rotor No. Measurements were made at 30 revolutions per minute using 1-4.
Evaluation criteria 5 points: There was a 1.5 times or more increase in viscosity compared to the standard product 4 points: There was a 1.3 times or more increase in viscosity compared to the standard product 3 points: There was an increase in viscosity of 1.1 times to less than 1.3 times compared with the standard product. 2 points: unchanged (0.9 times to less than 1.1 times that of the standard product)
1 point: Viscosity decreased (less than 0.9 times of standard product)

[Low temperature stability]
The appearance of the liquid was evaluated when the sample was placed in a 50 mL glass bottle and stored in a thermostatic bath at -5 ° C for 1 month.
Evaluation criteria 5 points: no precipitate, no change from before storage
4 points: There were no precipitates, but there was a slight change from before storage. 3 points: Precipitates were observed, but dissolved when returned to normal temperature. 2 points: Precipitates were observed and dissolved even when returned to normal temperature. 1 point: A large amount of precipitates were found and did not dissolve even when returned to room temperature

[Refreshing feeling]
About 5 females and 5 males, the head was cleaned using 5 mL of the detergent sample. The refreshing feeling immediately after washing the hair was evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria, and the evaluation results for 10 people were averaged.
Evaluation criteria 5: 4.5 points to 5 points 4: 4 points to less than 4.5 points 3: 3 points to less than 4 points 2: 2 points to less than 3 points 1: less than 2 points

[Appearance of pearl appearance]
The sample was put in a 50 mL glass bottle, and the pearl appearance of the liquid was evaluated in comparison with (d) a sample containing no pearl agent (Example 1).
Evaluation criteria 5 points: A beautiful pearl feeling is recognized 4 points: A pearl feeling is recognized 3 points: A pearl feeling is slightly thin 2 Points: A pearl feeling is thin 1 point: A pearl feeling cannot be recognized

[Smoothness when rinsing]
About 5 females and 5 males, the head was cleaned using 5 mL of the detergent sample. The smoothness of the hair during shampooing was evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria, and the evaluation results for 10 people were averaged.
Evaluation criteria 5: 4.5 points to 5 points 4: 4 points to less than 4.5 points 3: 3 points to less than 4 points 2: 2 points to less than 3 points 1: less than 2 points

[Smooth finish]
About 5 females and 5 males, the head was cleaned using 5 mL of the detergent sample. After washing the hair, the smoothness of the dried hair was evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria, and the evaluation results for 10 persons were averaged.
Evaluation criteria 5: 4.5 points to 5 points 4: 4 points to less than 4.5 points 3: 3 points to less than 4 points 2: 2 points to less than 3 points 1: less than 2 points

[Example 37] <Skin cleanser (body shampoo)>
Ingredient Amount (%)
(A-1) Potassium laurate * 3.0
(A-1) Potassium myristate * 7.0
(A-2) Lauryldimethylaminoacetic acid betaine 4.0
(B) POE (60) cetostearyl hydroxymyrstyrene ether 0.3
(C) L-menthol 1.0
(E) Cationized cellulose 0.2
POE (11) stearyl ether 1.0
Propylene glycol 10.0
Edetic acid 0.2
Potassium hydroxide (adjusted so that pH is 10.6)
Purified water balance
Total 100.0
* Prepared by mixing potassium hydroxide and fatty acid in advance.
(A-1) / (a-2) mass ratio = 2.5
5 points low temperature stability 5 points refreshing feeling 5 points

[Example 38] <Skin cleanser (body shampoo)>
Ingredient Amount (%)
Geranium oil 0.2
(A-1) POE (2) Sodium lauryl ether sulfate 10.0
(A-2) Amidopropyl betaine laurate 3.0
(B) PEG150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate 0.3
(C) peppermint oil 0.5
(C) Menthyl glyceryl ether 0.5
(E) Cationized guar gum 0.3
POE (11) stearyl ether 1.0
Propylene glycol 5.0
Edetic acid 0.2
Potassium hydroxide (adjusted so that pH is 10.0)
Purified water balance
Total 100.0
(A-1) / (a-2) mass ratio = 3.3
5 points low temperature stability 5 points refreshing feeling 5 points

[Example 39] <Hand soap>
Ingredient Amount (%)
(A-1) Potassium laurate * 12
(A-1) Potassium myristate * 6
(A-2) Lauryldimethylaminoacetic acid betaine 4.0
(B) PEG150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate 0.3
(C) L-menthol 0.5
(C) Menthyl glyceryl ether 0.5
(E) Cationized guar gum 0.5
Monoethanolamine 0.5
POE (11) stearyl ether 0.2
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 1.2
Isopropylmethylphenol 0.1
Triclosan 0.1
Lauryldimethylamine oxide 1
Propylene glycol 15
Sorbit 5
Edetate tetrasodium tetrahydrate 0.2
Hydroxyethane diphosphonic acid 0.1
Styrene polymer emulsion 0.7
Rosemary extract 0.1
Blue No. 1 0.00001
Fragrance 0.4
Potassium hydroxide adjusted to pH 10
Purified water balance
Total 100.0
* Prepared by mixing potassium hydroxide and fatty acid in advance.
(A-1) / (a-2) mass ratio = 4.5
5 points low temperature stability 5 points refreshing feeling 5 points

  The components used in the above examples and comparative examples are shown in the following table.

Claims (7)

(A) (a-1) an anionic surfactant,
(A-2) Amphoteric surfactant: 4% by mass or more in total amount of (a-1) and (a-2),
(B) a multi-chain nonionic surfactant that is solid at room temperature: 0.01 to 5% by mass;
(C) menthol, menthone, camphor, borneol, cineole menthone, methyl salicylate, menthyl malonate, glycosyl-monomenthyl-O-acetate, 3-l-menthoxypropane-1,2-diol, l-menthyl-3-hydroxy A cleaning composition comprising 0.01 to 5% by mass of a refreshing agent selected from the group consisting of butyrate, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, mint oil and eucalyptus oil.   The cleaning composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (b) is selected from a two-chain to four-chain ether-based and ester-based nonionic surfactant.   The cleaning composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component (c) is menthol.   4. The pearlizing agent selected from the group consisting of (d) ethylene glycol monofatty acid ester, ethylene glycol difatty acid ester, ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether and ethylene glycol dialkyl ether. 5. Cleaning composition.   The detergent composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising (e) a cationic polymer.   Furthermore, (f) The cleaning composition of any one of Claims 1-5 containing a silicone compound.   The cleaning composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is for hair or skin.