U.S. patent application number 16/688444 was filed with the patent office on 2020-08-13 for diesters for personal care applications derived from 1-methylheptyl alcohol.
The applicant listed for this patent is Inolex Investment Corporation. Invention is credited to Rocco Burgo, Daniel Winn.
Application Number | 20200255367 16/688444 |
Document ID | 20200255367 / US20200255367 |
Family ID | 1000004810466 |
Filed Date | 2020-08-13 |
Patent Application | download [pdf] |
United States Patent
Application |
20200255367 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Burgo; Rocco ; et
al. |
August 13, 2020 |
Diesters for Personal Care Applications Derived from 1-Methylheptyl
Alcohol
Abstract
The invention includes a diester exhibiting improved hydrolytic
stability that is an esterification product of a 1-methylheptyl
alcohol and a dicarboxylic acid. In some embodiments, the diester
is bis(1-methyl heptyl) butanedioate, bis(1-methyl heptyl)
nonanedioate and/or bis(1-methyl heptyl) decanedioate. The diester
may be natural and/or not sourced from palm. Also contemplated
within the scope of the invention are diesters exhibiting improved
hydrolytic stability represented by Formula (I): ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a linear alkyl group containing four
to ten carbon atoms. Also included are personal care compositions
comprising any of these diesters and methods of preparing a
personal care composition using the inventive diesters, and/or
methods of altering the tactile impression and/or skinfeel provided
to a user by a personal care composition by combining any of the
diesters of the invention and at least one personal care component
to form a personal care composition; and topically applying the
personal care composition to the hair, skin, and/or nails of a
user.
Inventors: |
Burgo; Rocco; (Mullica Hill,
NJ) ; Winn; Daniel; (Kingston, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
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Inolex Investment Corporation |
Wilmington |
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1000004810466 |
Appl. No.: |
16/688444 |
Filed: |
November 19, 2019 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A61K 8/922 20130101;
A61Q 19/10 20130101; C07C 69/40 20130101; A61Q 19/04 20130101; A61Q
1/14 20130101; A61Q 19/00 20130101; A61K 8/37 20130101; A61Q 1/04
20130101; A61Q 15/00 20130101; A61Q 1/02 20130101; A61Q 19/08
20130101; A61Q 3/00 20130101 |
International
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C07C 69/40 20060101
C07C069/40; A61Q 19/00 20060101 A61Q019/00; A61K 8/92 20060101
A61K008/92; A61K 8/37 20060101 A61K008/37 |
Claims
1. A diester exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability that is an
esterification product of a 1-methylheptyl alcohol and a
dicarboxylic acid.
2. The diester of claim 1, wherein the dicarboxcylic acid is
linear.
3. The diester of claim 1 wherein the dicarboxcylic acid contains
four to ten carbon atoms.
4. The diester of claim 1, wherein the dicarboxcylic acid contains
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 carbon atoms.
5. The diester of claim 1 wherein the dicarboxcylic acid contains 7
to 10 carbon atoms.
6. The diester of claim 1, wherein the diester is substituted.
7. The diester of claim 1, wherein the dicarboxcylic acid is
substantially free of petrochemical carbon atoms.
8. The diester of claim 1 wherein neither the dicarboxcylic acid
nor the 1-methylheptyl alcohol is a palm derivative.
9. The diester of claim 1 that is bis(1-methyl heptyl)
butanedioate, bis(1-methyl heptyl) nonanedioate and/or bis(1-methyl
heptyl) decanedioate.
10. The diester of claim 1 that is bis(1-methyl heptyl)
butanedioate.
11. The diester of claim 1, wherein the dicarboxcylic acid is
butanedioic acid.
12. The diester of claim 11, wherein the butanedioic acid is
derived from a plant source.
13. The diester of claim 12, wherein the plant source is wheat.
14. The diester of claim 1 wherein the dicarboxcylic acid is
derived from a plant source.
15. The diester of claim 1, wherein the 1-methylheptyl alcohol is
derived from castor oil.
16. The diester of claim 1 represented by the Formula (1):
##STR00004## wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a linear alkyl group
containing four to ten carbon atoms.
17. A diester exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability represented
by Formula (I): ##STR00005## wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a
linear alkyl group containing four to ten carbon atoms.
18. The diester of claim 17 wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a linear
alkyl group containing 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 carbon atoms.
19. A personal care composition comprising the diester of claim
1.
20. The personal care composition of claim 19, further comprising
at least one vegetable oil.
21. The personal care composition of claim 20 wherein the vegetable
oil is selected from almond oil, castor oil, coconut oil, corn
(maize) oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil, flax seed oil, hempseed
oil, nut oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil,
sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil, and
combinations thereof.
22. The personal care composition of claim 19, further comprising
at least one component selected from an anionic surfactant, a
zwitterionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, a non-ionic
surfactant, and combinations thereof.
23. The personal care composition of claim 19 further comprising at
least one of a water, a lipid, an extract, a floral water, an
alcohol, a wax, an anionic emulsifier, a cationic emulsifier, a
nonionic emulsifier, a pigment, a vitamin, a fragrance, a bleaching
agent, an antibacterial agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an
antimycotic agent, a thickener, a starch, chitosan, a polymeric
material, a cellulosic material, glycerin, a protein, an amino
acid, a keratin fiber, a fatty acid, a siloxane, an abrasive, an
exfoliant, an anticaking agent, an antioxidant agent, a binder, a
biological additive, a biologic, lanolin, a buffering agent, a
bulking agent, a chelating agent, a chemical additive, a
denaturant, an external analgesic, a film former, an humectant, an
opacifying agent, a pH adjuster, a preservative, a propellant, a
reducing agent, a sunscreen agent, a skin darkening agent, an
essential oil, a skin sensate, and combinations thereof.
24. The personal care composition of claim 19, wherein the
composition is substantially free of petrochemically derived
compounds.
25. A method of preparing a personal care composition comprising
combining the diester of claim 1 and at least one component of a
personal care composition.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein the at least one component is
selected from an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, a
cationic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, a lipid, an alcohol, a
wax, a pigment, a vitamin, a fragrance, a bleaching agent, an
antibacterial agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antimycotic
agent, a thickener, a starch, chitosan, a polymeric material, a
cellulosic material, glycerin, a protein, an amino acid, a keratin
fiber, a fatty acid, a siloxane, an abrasive, an exfoliant, lanolin
an anticaking agent, an antioxidant agent, a binder, a biological
additive, a buffering agent, a bulking agent, a chelating agent, a
chemical additive, a denaturant, an external analgesic, a film
former, an humectant, an opacifying agent, a pH adjuster, a
preservative, a propellant, a reducing agent, a sunscreen agent, a
skin darkening agent, an essential oil, a skin sensate and
combinations thereof.
27. The method of claim 25 further comprising admixing the diester
with at least one vegetable oil prior to combination with the at
least one component.
28. The method of claim 27, wherein the at least one vegetable oil
is selected almond oil, castor oil, coconut oil, corn (maize) oil,
cottonseed oil, canola oil, flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, nut oil,
olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean
oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil and combinations thereof.
29. A method of altering the tactile impression and/or skin feel
provided to a user by a personal care composition comprising:
combining the diester of claim 1 and at least one personal care
component to form a personal care composition; and topically
applying the personal care composition to the hair, skin, and/or
nails of a user, wherein the user perceives a skinfeel or tactile
impression of lightness, dryness or silkiness.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.
119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/319,620, filed
Apr. 7, 2016, entitled "Diesters for Personal Care Applications
Derived from 1-Methylheptyl Alcohol," the entire disclosure of
which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] As the population becomes aware of the potential adverse
effects to the body and to the environment associated with use of
ingredients derived from fossil fuels, the personal care industry
has advanced its search for "natural" ingredients. Although the
term "natural" currently has no industry standard definition,
efforts are under way by industry trade organizations to devise a
more uniform, concise meaning. Currently, it is generally
recognized that materials derived from renewable and/or sustainable
or otherwise non-fossil fuel sources, are considered to be natural.
Personal care compositions containing these materials may be
marketed accordingly. Currently, it is the industry consensus that
petrochemicals and petrochemically-derived materials are not
"natural". Compounds made by certain chemical processes may also be
considered unsuitable for use in "natural" personal care
compositions.
[0003] In skin care, the tactile impression or skin feel of a
product, such as the feeling upon initial application (initial
feel), the feeling during spreading of the product over the skin
(rub-out), and the feeling after application is complete (after
feel), contribute to the product's commercial success or failure.
Other characteristics, such as fragrance and taste or lack thereof,
may be equally important. Generally, emollients are the components
of a composition that are directly related to the "feel" or tactile
impression properties, because they provide lubrication,
humectancy, and occlusion.
[0004] The spreading rate and viscosity are properties of an
emollient that contribute to skin feel or tactile impression.
Rapidly spreading/low viscosity products are perceived as "light",
whereas slow spreading/higher viscosity products are perceived as
"heavy." While heavy feeling products are sometimes preferred, for
example, in skin care products such as massage oils, ointments, and
barrier creams, lightness as well as a lack of oiliness and/or
greasiness is preferred in many applications. Other terms used to
describe lightness of a personal care composition may be "dry,"
"velvety," and "silky." Additionally, in most instances, it is
preferable that the emollient(s) is substantially and/or completely
free of color and/or taste. It is also desired that they be
non-flammable and toxicologically benign.
[0005] Esters have been used widely in personal care and
pharmaceutical applications for many years.
[0006] Natural ester fats, oils and waxes (vegetable oil
emollients) are used in their native state providing emolliency,
lubricity, structure, and solvency to personal care applications.
Vegetable oil emollients are natural; thus, a personal care
formulator preparing a "natural" product may choose a vegetable oil
over a naturally derived or petrochemically-derived synthetic, even
when the magnitude of benefits realized is lesser as compared to
that which would be obtained by use of the petrochemically-derived
alternative. Common vegetable oils used in personal care
compositions include coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, canola
oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil,
soybean oil, sunflower oil and jojoba oil. The viscosities of
exemplary vegetable oils are listed in Table 1. As can be seen, the
viscosities of these oils are relatively high, and therefore
provide a "heavier" skin feel.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Viscosity of Common Vegetable Oils Common
Name Viscosity, Centistokes at 25.degree. C. Corn Oil 65 Canola Oil
67 Olive Oil 87 Soybean Oil 69 Jojoba Oil 130
[0007] Synthetic esters are compounds that are typically formed
from the esterification of fatty acids and alcohols. Many fatty
acid and alcohol starting materials are available to the ester
chemist, and a tremendous range of variation of properties may be
obtained. Exemplary properties are viscosity, melting point,
surface tension, reactive index, specific gravity, and
viscosity/temperature behavior. Also, by using proper
esterification and other purification techniques, pleasing
aesthetic properties such as skin feel, and the absence of odor and
color may be obtained.
[0008] Low viscosity emollients that can deliver a light feeling to
the skin can be made using entirely non-petrochemically-derived
starting materials; however, the availability of suitable starting
materials is limited. For example, monoesters of low viscosity and
light skinfeel can be synthesized by esterifying ethanol from
fermentation of corn, sugar cane, beets, and/or other plants with
fractionated vegetable fatty acids of lower chain length, normally
derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Although this method can
provide low viscosity, the monoesters derived therefrom have a low
molecular weight and tend to be volatile, and therefore odorous,
which makes their use limited.
[0009] Naturally derived light synthetic esters for use in personal
care compositions may also be derived from the esterification of
glycerol from vegetable sources with fractionated vegetable derived
fatty acids of lower chain length. The most common of these is
glyceryl tricaprylate/caprate (Lexol GT 8/65, Inolex Chemical
Company, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.) in which the capric and caprylic
acid is obtained from splitting and fractionation of coconut or
palm kernel oil. The glyceryl tricaprate/tricaprylate material has
a viscosity of approximately 25-30 centistokes (at 25.degree. C.)
and a spreading value of 2.9 (5 minutes, cm.sup.2) and has been
characterized as having a light skin feel.
[0010] Many starting materials derived from petrochemical origins
may be used to produce synthetic esters. However, the principle
remains that odorless, lower viscosity synthetic esters having
higher spreading values are considered preferable when one wishes
to devise a formulation providing a light skin feel. For this
reason, often petrochemically-derived materials fitting this
definition are selected for use over any glyceryl
tricaprylate/caprate material or other natural materials, since
these natural materials do not provide the same performance
benefits. Examples of such petrochemically-derived synthetic esters
widely used within the personal care industry are neopentyl glycol
diheptanoate (LexFeel 7, Inolex Chemical Company, Philadelphia,
Pa., USA) and isononyl isononanoate (Dermot 99, Alzo International,
Sayreville, N.J., USA.) U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,322,545, 4,323,693, and
4,323,694 to Scala, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,365,629 to Zofchak et. al,
incorporated herein by reference, also describe wholly or partially
petrochemically-derived esters useful in personal care formulations
for providing "dry emolliency" and/or "light feeling" to the
formulation.
[0011] Although there are many chemical pathways to form esters,
the most common chemical reaction is typically the direct
condensation of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol to yield an ester
and water.
[0012] This reaction is reversible and will go to about twenty to
eighty percent conversion until equilibrium is reached, depending
upon the starting materials used. To achieve higher levels of
conversion, the water of reaction is removed so that only the
forward reaction prevails. Hydrolysis is the reverse reaction
wherein the ester reacts with water to form the parent acid and
alcohol. Hydrolysis of esters may be catalyzed by acid or alkali.
Since pH is a measure of acid or alkali concentration, the kinetic
rate of hydrolysis increases as the system pH deviates from
neutrality, downward or upward.
[0013] In many personal care applications, the final form of the
product contains water. Depending on the solubility of water in the
phase containing the ester, the pH, and the fundamental strength of
the ester linkage, the rate of hydrolysis will be affected.
[0014] The fundamental strength of the ester linkage is mainly
affected by stearic factors. Alkyl substituents in close proximity
to the ester linkage hinder attack on the linkage by water, and
thus the rate of hydrolysis is slowed. For example, it has been
reported that the alkaline hydrolysis rate constant (kOH, M-1
min-1) for ethyl benzoate and isopropyl benzoate are 15.5 and 3.2
respectively at 60.degree. C. (Larsen and Johansen, 1985.) The
isopropyl ester rate under these conditions was about five times
lower than that of the ethyl ester illustrating the effect of
stearic crowding.
[0015] When an ester hydrolyzes, the parent alcohol(s) and acid(s)
is(are) released. The molecular weight of the products of cleavage
(alcohol and/or acid) are lower than the molecular weight of the
ester. For this reason, in many cases the vapor pressure of the
parent alcohol and/or acid is higher than that of the ester, and
the compounds are volatile enough to create stimulate olfactory
nerves, and an odor that can be disagreeable is observed. For this
and other reasons, more hydrolytically stable esters may be
preferred.
[0016] Recent demand for palm oil has expanded due to its increased
use in fuel, food, toiletry and other personal care applications.
The primary palm plantations are located in Southeast Asia, and
particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. This strong increase in
demand has led to deforestation, as many forests have been
destroyed to make room for the growing of palm. This has led to
increased carbon emissions due to the practice of burning to
rapidly induce deforestation. It has also led to microclimate
changes in the region as dense forests that retain water are
replaced with open palm plantations. Also, deforestation has
reduced the available habitat for species such as the orangutan.
For this reason, products that are not derived from palm
("palm-free" or "not palm-sourced") may be preferred.
[0017] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for esters that can
provide a light skin feel when incorporated as an emollient into
personal care formulations. Furthermore, there is a need in the art
for esters that can provide a light skin feel when incorporated as
an emollient into personal care formulations and which meet the
current "natural" standard. Ideally, such materials would have
viscosities and spreading values similar to the petrochemical
alternatives. Furthermore, the esters would preferably be
hydrolytically stable, low odor, have good odor stability, and not
be derived from palm vegetable sources.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The invention includes a diester exhibiting improved
hydrolytic stability that is an esterification product of a
1-methylheptyl alcohol and a dicarboxylic acid. In some
embodiments, the diester is bis(1-methyl heptyl) butanedioate,
bis(1-methyl heptyl) nonanedioate and/or bis(1-methyl heptyl)
decanedioate. The diester may be natural and/or not sourced from
palm.
[0019] Also contemplated within the scope of the invention are
diesters exhibiting improved hydrolytic stability represented by
Formula (I):
##STR00002##
wherein R.sup.1 is chosen from a linear alkyl group containing four
to ten carbon atoms.
[0020] Included as well are personal care compositions comprising
any of these diesters.
[0021] Methods within the scope of the invention include methods of
preparing a personal care composition using the inventive diesters,
and/or methods of altering the tactile impression and/or skinfeel
provided to a user by a personal care composition by combining any
of the diesters of the invention and at least one personal care
component to form a personal care composition; and topically
applying the personal care composition to the hair, skin, and/or
nails of a user. The user perceives a skinfeel or tactile
impression of lightness, dryness or silkiness.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0022] The invention advantageously provides a solution for
personal care formulators wishing to create products having a light
skin feel and are pleasant to use. It also provides such benefits
by providing such products that are natural, ethically and
environmentally responsible.
[0023] The inventive diesters that enable this goal, as well as
compositions and methods using the diesters are described
herein.
[0024] "Natural diacids" or "natural dicarboxylic acids", as used
herein, means those derived entirely from non-petrochemical carbon
containing starting materials. Exemplary natural diacids are
butanedioc derived from the fermentation of wheat, nonanedioc acid
derived from the ozonolysis of oleic acid, and decanedioic acid
derived from the alkali pyrolysis of castor oil. None of the
disclosed natural acids for use in the invention are derived from
palm. However, used of palm-sourced diacids is not excluded,
especially if the palm source is demonstrably ethical and
environmentally responsible.
[0025] In an embodiment of the invention, it is preferred that
1-methylhepty alcohol is obtained from the alkali pyrolysis of
castor oil. Other sources may be contemplated, especially if the
source is demonstrably ethical and environmentally responsible.
[0026] Synthesis and manufacturing of the initial reactants and/or
the diester of the invention may be conducted by any methods known
in the art. Most commonly, the esters are prepared by thermal
esterification using no catalyst, or a mineral acid catalyst. Post
esterification unit operations such as distillation, liquid-liquid
extraction, adsorption, and filtration are often employed.
[0027] The invention includes a diester for topical application,
personal care compositions containing one or more of these
diesters, various methods of preparing a personal care composition
including the one or more of these diesters, and methods of
altering the skin feel and/or tactile impression provided to a user
by a personal care composition by including the diester of the
invention.
[0028] The diesters of the invention and or the reactants that form
them may be petrochemically or naturally derived, and can be used
to prepare personal care compositions that are partially or wholly
natural. By "natural" it is meant that ingredients are wholly
derived from renewable and/or sustainable sources, and are not
derived from fossil fuels or any other petrochemical sources.
[0029] The invention includes diesters for topical application to
epidermal, mucosal, and/or keratinized surfaces or tissues such as
the skin, hair and/or nails. The diester, the methods, and/or the
compositions described herein may be used for topical application
to such surfaces/tissues of humans, of animals, and/or for
application to animal-derived or plant-derived textiles, furs or
skins.
[0030] The diesters of the invention exhibit hydrolytic stability
in aqueous environments, can be natural and responsibly obtained
(e.g., without participation in the palm forestry industry),
exhibit viscosities and spread rates comparable to petrochemically
derived materials, and provide to the end user a light
skinfeel.
[0031] The diesters include the esterification product of at least
one diacid acid or one alcohol that is derived from a natural
source. By "natural source", it is meant that the starting diacid
is derived from a renewable and/or a sustainable resource, and not
derived from fossil fuel or any other petrochemical sources. For
example, the starting acid may be derived from a vegetable oil,
such as those obtained from oil-bearing seeds or other botanical
source. Without limitation, exemplary oils include almond oil,
castor oil, coconut oil, corn (maize) oil, cottonseed oil, canola
oil, flax seed oil, hempseed oil, nut oil(s), olive oil, palm oil,
peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil,
jojoba oil and combinations of these oils. In an embodiment,
preferably the starting diacid is derived from castor oil and/or
not palm derived.
[0032] The diesters of the invention are prepared by esterifying
the acid described above with a 1-methylheptyl alcohol. The
1-methylheptyl alcohol is derived from castor oil. Other sources
may be contemplated, especially if the source is demonstrably
ethical and environmentally responsible. It may be preferred that
the 1-methylheptyl alcohol is not palm sourced.
[0033] In an embodiment, the ester is prepared from a
vegetable-derived diacid that contains 4-10 carbon atoms, or 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, or 10 carbons atoms with 1-methylheptyl alcohol. In some
embodiments, the resultant esterification product is
bis(1methylheptyl)alkanedioate.
[0034] In some embodiments, it may be preferred that the diacid is
a linear diacid.
[0035] It may be preferred that the resultant diester is
substantially free of or free of petrochemical carbon atoms, that
is, the carbon atoms in its structure are not directly derived from
a petrochemical.
[0036] In an embodiment, the ester is a compound represented by the
Formula (I).
##STR00003##
[0037] In formula (I), R.sup.1 is a linear alkyl group. The alkyl
group may contain four to ten carbon atoms. However, it may be
preferred that the alkyl group of R.sup.1 is a group having four,
nine or ten carbon atoms. Alternatively, it may be preferable that
R.sup.1 is chosen from an alkyl group having four carbon atoms.
[0038] In an embodiment, it may be preferred that R.sup.1 is
derived from a vegetable carbon source such as wheat or castor oil,
such as, for example, butanedioic acid, nonanedioic acid, and
decanedioic acid.
[0039] The selected acids may be esterified by any means known or
developed in the art. For example, esterification may be
accomplished by application of heat in the presence of a catalyst,
or in the absence of a catalyst, using an excess of the more
volatile alcohol component to drive the reaction to high
conversion. Neutralization, distillation, adsorption, and
filtration processes may be used to purify the product. It may be
preferred that the method employed is one that leads to an ester of
high purity and low color and odor. Such reactions are well within
the skill of a person of ordinary skill in the art and are
routinely and conventionally executed in the industry.
[0040] The invention also includes personal care compositions that
include the diester or diesters.
[0041] Personal care compositions may include, but are not limited
to, oral care products, skin cleansing products, hair cleansing
products, nail preparations (nail polish, nail polish removers,
cuticle and/or nail treatments), conditioning agents for skin,
nails and hair, antiperspirants and deodorants, soaps, hair sprays,
gels, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, pomades, powders, cosmetics,
compositions that are subsequently impregnated into textiles for
cleansing or other purposes, lipstick, lotions for skin and hair,
including those containing sunscreens or UV absorbers, bath or
shower oils, lip gloss, lipsticks, cosmetics for use in pigmenting
the eye area, such as eyebrow pencils or powders, eye shadows, and
eye liners, hand lotions and salves, creams and lotions for the
facial area, hair creams, mousses, gels, and other styling aids,
mascara, foundations for application to the face, tanning products,
and the like. The personal care composition may contain any
additional additives or components useful in formulating a product
with the desired end benefits. In an embodiment, it may be
desirable to include one or more vegetable oils in the product,
such as, for example, almond oil, castor oil, coconut oil, corn
(maize) oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil, flax seed oil, hempseed
oil, nut oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil,
sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil and combinations
of these oils. Surfactants may be included in the personal care
composition, such as, for example, an anionic surfactant, a
zwitterionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, a non-ionic
surfactant and combinations of these.
[0042] Other exemplary components may include, without limitation,
lipids, alcohols, waxes, pigments, vitamins, fragrances, bleaching
agents, antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antimycotic
agents, thickeners, gums, starches, chitosan, polymeric materials,
cellulosic materials, glycerin, proteins, amino acids, keratin
fibers, fatty acids, siloxanes, botanical extracts, abrasives
and/or exfoliants (chemical or mechanical), anticaking agents,
antioxidant agents, binders, biological additives, buffering
agents, bulking agents, chelating agents, chemical additives,
denaturants, external analgesics, film formers, humectants,
opacifying agents, pH adjusters, preservatives, propellants,
reducing agents, sunscreen agents, skin darkening agents, essential
oils, skin sensates, and combinations of these.
[0043] Also included in the invention are methods of preparing a
personal care composition including combining the diester of the
invention with a personal care composition component. Such
component may include any known in the art, such as, for example,
those listed above. In an embodiment, the preferred component is a
vegetable oil or an essential oil. In an embodiment of the
invention, methods of altering or modifying the tactile impression
and/or skin feel provided to a user by application of an emollient
personal care composition are included. Such method includes
incorporating an ester and at least one component that is chosen
from a conventional personal care ingredient component, such as,
for example, a gum, a natural oil, a cellulosic compound, a salt, a
wax, and/or any of the other components listed above.
[0044] The entire contents of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No.
62/319,620 are herein incorporated into this text by reference.
Examples
[0045] The physical properties of bis(1-methyheptyl)butanedioate
are evaluated and compared to one petrochemically-derived ester,
and one "natural" ester that are currently used in the art.
[0046] Kinematic viscosity was tested at 25.degree. C. using ASTM
(American Society of Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pa.,
USA) official method number D-44515a.
[0047] Acid value (AV) was measured using ASTM official method
number D-974-1.
[0048] Moisture content (% HOH) was measured using an automatic
volumetric Karl-Fischer device, the Aquastar AQV21 (Gibbstown,
N.J., USA.)
[0049] Color was measured using ASTM D-1209-05(2001 reapproved),
and flash point was determined using ASTM D-92-12b.
[0050] Odor was evaluated olfactorily by a human subject.
[0051] To test the spreading characteristics, 10 ul of test
substance is applied as a drop on the volar forearm to six
subjects, and the spreading are of the substance is measured after
intervals one, three, and five minutes. More rapidly spreading
products will have a higher spreading area at each time
interval.
[0052] Table 2 shows the properties of an exemplary ester of the
invention, bis(1-methylheptyl) butanedioate in comparison to
glyceryl tricaprylate/caprate, an industry preferred naturally
derived ester emollient, and neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, an
industry preferred petrochemically-derived ester emollient.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 glyceryl neopentyl Property,
bis(1-methylheptyl) tricaprylate/ glycol Units butanedioate caprate
diheptanoate Kinematic 12.0 27.2 7.2 Viscosity, cSt Acid value,
0.01 0.03 0.05 mg KOH/g Moisture, 0.01 0.01 0.01 wt. % Color, 12 20
17 APHA Odor Mild, Mild, Mild, Characteristic Characteristic
Characteristic Spreading 2.0 1.8 2.1 Area, cm after 1 min.
Spreading 2.7 2.6 3.2 Area, cm after 3 min. Spreading 3.2 2.9 3.7
Area, cm after 5 min.
Example 1--Self-Tanning Gel
[0053] A self-tanning gel is made aesthetically pleasing and
ethically acceptable by inclusion of the inventive diester, which
provides a light skinfeel without use of palm-sourced
ingredients.
[0054] To prepare the gel, the Phase I ingredients from Table 3
below are combined by propeller mixing until the Ultragel 300 is
hydrated. The pH of the composition is adjusted to about 4, then
the composition is heated to about 80.degree. C. Separately, the
Phase II ingredients from Table 3 below are combined and heated to
80.degree. C. The Phase II composition is added to the Phase I
composition via mixing, and the batch is homogenized @ 3500 rpm for
3 minutes. The batch is cooled. Separately, the Phase III
ingredients are combined. When the batch is cooled, the Phase III
mixture is added to the batch with mixing. The entire product is
then cooled to room temperature.
[0055] The end product has a pH of about 4.03 and it is stable at
25.degree. C., 45.degree. C., and 50.degree. C. for at least two
weeks.
[0056] Its viscosity at 25.degree. C. (Brookfield RVT; Spindle T-C
@ 10 rpm) is 20,000 cps.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Ingredients INCI or Chemical Name WT % Phase
I Deionized Water Water 76.5 Ultragel 300 Polyquaternium-37 1.0
Glycerin Glycerin 3.0 Phase II Sustoleo MCT Triheptanoin 8.0
Inventive Bis(1-methyl- 5.0 Substance heptyl)butanedioate Sustoleo
TSB Brassica Glycerides 2.0 Phase III Lexgard O Caprylyl Glycol 0.3
Dihydroxyacetone Dihydroxyacetone 3.0 Fragrance Fresh Floral,
6117421 0.5 Total 100.0
Example 2--Deep Moisturizing Conditioner
[0057] The formulation has a deep, moisturizing aesthetic, but the
light elegant skin feel is provided by the inventive substance.
Separately, the Phase II ingredients from Table 4 below are
combined and heated to 80.degree. C. with propeller mixing until
uniform. The Phase I composition is added to the Phase II
composition and mixed with propeller mixing. The batch is cooled to
65.degree. C. and then homogenized for 3 minutes. Subsequently, the
batch is cooled to room temperature.
[0058] The end product has a pH of about 5.02 and a viscosity at
25.degree. C. (Brookfield RVT; Spindle T-C @ 10 rpm) is 38,000
cps.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Ingredients INCI or Chemical Name WT % Phase
I Deionized Water 84.4 Aspartic Acid Aspartic Acid 0.4 Ultragel 300
Polyquaternium-37 0.2 SustOleo 1822 Brassicamidopropyl
Dimethylamine 2.0 Lexgard O Caprylyl Glycol 1.0 Phase II Sustoleo
GMS Glyceryl Stearate 3.0 SustOleo BG Brassica Glycerides 2.0
SustOleo BA Brassica Alcohol 1.0 SustOleo MCT Triheptanoin 4.0
Inventive Substance Bis(1-methylheptyl)butanedioate 2.0 Total
100.0
Example 3--Soft Matte Lip Color Composition
[0059] This lip color composition delivers a soft, velvety matte
finish and provides a smooth pay-off on lips. This skin feel is
enriched by inclusion of the inventive substance.
[0060] To prepare the lip color composition, the Phase I
ingredients from Table 5 are combined under heat (85.degree. C.)
with mixing until the waxes have melted. Separately, combine Phase
II pigments from Table 5 and mill together. Add combined Phase II
ingredients into Phase I composition under heat and mix well. Pour
batch into heated lipstick mold and cool to room temperature. The
product exhibited stability at 45.degree. C.
TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Ingredients INCI or Chemical Name WT % Phase
I SustOleo MCT Triheptanoin 49.7 Sustoleo BG Brassica Glycerides
8.0 Candelilla Wax Candelilla Wax 13.0 SustOleo TSB Tristearin
(and) Tribehenin 3.0 Lexgard O Caprylyl Glycol 1.0 Vitamin E
Acetate Tocopherol 0.5 Phase II Inventive
Bis(1-methylheptyl)butanedioate 10.0 Substance Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide 2.0 Gemstone Ruby Mica (and) Titanium Dioxide
(and) 2.0 Iron Oxide (and) Carmine Carmine Carmine 0.8 Mica Mica
10.0 Total 100.0
Example 4--Anti-Aging Cream Cleanser
[0061] A cleanser in which the inventive substance provides
extremely light, dry skin feel was created. To prepare the
cleanser, combine the Phase I ingredients from Table 6 and heat to
80.degree. C. Hold the composition at this temperature for 30
minutes while mixing. Separately, heat the ingredients of Phase II
from Table 6 to 80 C, and add to the Phase I mixture. Cool while
mixing until the composition is at room temperature. Add Phase III
ingredients and mix until uniform.
[0062] A sample of the material was held at -4.degree. C. for a
period of time, then allowed to thaw and held for some time, then
heated to +50.degree. C. for a period of time. This sequence was
repeated three times. After this, the characteristics of the sample
were evaluated, and compared to material that has not undergone
this treatment. In the treated samples, the emulsion remained
stable and the texture and appearance had not changed
significantly.
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 Ingredients INCI or Chemical Name WT % Phase
I Water Water 67.8 SustOleo 1822 Brassicamidoproyl Dimethylamine
2.0 Glycerin Glycerin 3.0 Aspartic Acid Aspartic Acid 0.7 Lexaine C
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 5.0 Lexgard O Caprylyl Glycol 1.0 Phase II
Inventive Substance Bis(1-methylheptyl)butanedioate 10.0 SustOleo
BA Brassica Alcohol 7.0 SustOleo GMS Glyceryl Stearate 3.0 Phase
III Salicylic Acid Salicylic Acid 0.5 Lemon Verbena Extract Lemon
Verbena Extract 1.0 Jojoba Floraesters Jojoba Floraesters 3.0 Total
100.00
Example 5--Antiperspirant Stick
[0063] A basic anti-perspirant stick wherein the inventive
substance is completely stable to hydrolysis is prepared as
follows: The Phase I ingredients from Table 7 below were combined
and heated to 80.degree. C. until fully melted. The Phase II
ingredients were added and the entire mixture was mixed until
uniform. The composition was poured into molds and allowed to cool.
Hydrolytic stability for at least 1 month at each of 45.degree. C.
and 50.degree. C. was observed.
Example 6--All Natural, Palm Free BB Cream
[0064] This anhydrous all natural and palm free BB cream provides
impeccable skin softening as well as light buildable coverage.
[0065] The cream was prepared by combining all Phase I ingredients
and melting them under heat until the mixture was uniform. All
Phase II pigments were pre-milled together until of uniform size;
they were then dispersed into the Phase I composition. The entire
composition was homogenized at 3.5 rpm for 5 minutes, and mixed
using a propeller mixer until cool. The resultant product was a
viscous gel-like beige balm.
TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 8 Ingredients INCI or Chemical Name WT % Phase
I Inventive Substance Bis(1-methylheptyl)butanedioate 55.0
Sunflower seed oil Helianthus Annuus 3.0 (Sunflower) Seed Oil Olive
oil Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil 2.0 Coconut oil Cocos Nucifera
(Coconut) Oil 2.0 Shea butter Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
2.0 Jojoba seed oil Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil 2.0
Tamanu seed oil Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed 1.0 Oil
Soybean oil Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil 1.0 Carrot fruit oil Carrot
Fruit Oil Extract 1.0 extract.sup.2 Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate
(Vitamin E) 1.0 SustOleo BG Brassica Glycerides 7.0 Preservative
Preservative 1.0 Kaolin Kaolin White Clay 10.0 Phase II Titanium
Dioxide Titanium Dioxide Oil Dispersible 8.0 Mica Sericite Mica 2.5
Unipure Yellow Iron Oxides 0.9 LC125 Unipure Red Iron Oxides 0.4
LC381 Unipure Black Iron Oxides (and) 0.2 LC989
Triethoxycaprylylsilane Total 100.00
Example 7--Nail Strengthening Liquid
[0066] A blend of light emollients and oils, enriched with
vitamins, designed to penetrate and protect nails and cuticle area
was prepared. The ingredients in Table 9 were combined and mixed
until uniform. The resultant product was a low viscosity
liquid.
TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 9 Ingredient INCI or Chemical Name WT %
Inventive Substance Bis(1-methyl- 91.0 heptyl)butanedioate Alcohol
SDA 40B Alcohol 5.0 Jojoba Oil Simmondsia Chinensis 2.0 (Jojoba)
Seed Oil Vitamin E Tocopherol 0.5 Panthenol Panthenol 0.5 Fragrance
Fragrance 1.0 Total 100.0
Example 8--Cleansing Oil
[0067] A luxurious cleansing oil that instantly melts away make up
and dirt was prepared. To use, the consumer massages the oil into
dry skin and rinses away impurities and residue.
[0068] To prepare the oil, the ingredients of Table 10 were
combined and mixed until uniform. The resulting product was a low
viscosity liquid.
TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 10 Ingredient INCI or Chemical Name WT %
Inventive Substance Bis(1-methyl- 87.5 heptyl)butanedioate Olive
Oil Olea Europaea 5.0 Sunflower Oil Helianthus Annuus 3.0 Vitamin E
Acetate Tocopheryl Acetate 0.5 Carrot Root Extract -- 2.0 Lexgard O
Caprylyl Glycol 1.0 Fragrance -- 1.0 Total 100.0
Example 9--Night Serum
[0069] The night serum was prepared by combining all ingredients of
Table 11, heating them until all solids have melted, and mixing the
composition until uniform while cooling to room temperature.
[0070] A sample of the material was placed in 45.degree. C. and
50.degree. C. oven and held for 2 weeks. After this, the properties
of the material such as texture, uniformity, odor, etc. were
evaluated against material held at room temperature. The properties
were not significantly different. The resultant product was a low
viscosity liquid.
TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 11 Ingredients INCI or Chemical Name WT %
Inventive Substance Bis(1- 79.0 methylheptyl)butanedioate SustOleo
MCT Triheptanonin 10.0 SustOleo TSB Brassica Glycerides 5.0
SustOleo QMS Glyceryl Stearate 4.0 SustOleo BG Brassica Glycerides
1.0 Lexgard O Caprylyl Glycol 1.0 Total 100.00
[0071] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that
changes could be made to the embodiments described above without
departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is
understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the
particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover
modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention
as defined by the appended claims.
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