Croda, Inc.

Kevin F Gallagher

Abel G Pereira

Phillip G Abend

John C Carson, Jr

Guy J Gloor

Fatty alkoxylate esters consisting of diesters of aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids, formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols having fatty moieties containing from 14 to 22 carbon atoms. Non-aqueous compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.

Fatty alkoxylate esters of aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids

Substantive UV-absorbing cinnamido amine cationic quaternary salts are disclosed. Detergent and household cleaning product compositions and hair and skin personal care product compositions, as well as sunscreen and tanning lotion compositions, containing the compounds of the present invention are also described.

Substantive water-soluble cationic UV-absorbing compounds

Non-aqueous compositions for topical application comprising one or more active ingredients and a fatty alkoxylate ester emollient agent comprising a diester or triester of an aliphatic or aromatic tricarboxylic acid formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols.

Non-aqueous emollient compositions for topical application

Fatty alkoxylate esters which are diesters or triesters of an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols. Compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, water and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.

Fatty alkoxylate esters of aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic and

A thickening agent based upon a polyether ester compound having the formula: ##STR1## Wherein: R.sub.1 is H or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is a hydrocarbon chain having greater than 5 carbon atoms; and (W+X+Y+Z) is greater than 60. The thickening agents are useful in formulating various topical preparations, for example, shampoos, sunscreen lotions, cosmetics and the like.

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Middletown, NJ, United States of America

Kevin F Gallagher