Inolex Investment Corporation

Other

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.

Zschimmer & Schwarz, Inc.

Rocco Vincent Burgo

Michael James Fevola

Gary B Mosser

Daniel Winn

Tyler Housel

Michael E Wright

Mei Chen

Jeffrey Parker

Kimberly Burch

Brittany Pease

Ira S Katuran

Susan Daly

Oleg I Bleyman

Robert W Siegfried

Andrew Peter O'Connor

Diana L Smith

Paul Kennedy

Lorraine Lampe

The invention includes a neutralized amino acid ester emulsifier, emulsions and compositions containing the emulsifier, and related methods. The emulsifier is a neutralized amino acid ester that is a reaction product of a neutral amino acid with a fatty alcohol and is represented by formula (I): wherein Ris an alkyl group that has 6 to 24 carbon atoms; Ris an alkyl group that has 6 to 36 carbon atoms; and the amine group of the amino acid is neutralized with an acid. The emulsifier is cationic. Also included are stable emulsions and compositions, preferably personal care compositions, that include the emulsifier and which may have pH levels of 5.5 or greater. Encompassed within the scope of the invention are methods of increasing the substantivity of a composition to a negatively charged substrate using the emulsifier, methods of emulsifying and methods of preparing a personal care composition using the emulsifier.

Non-petrochemically derived cationic emulsifiers and related compositions

The invention described herein includes a self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic composition that contains an amino acid-based cationic ester, a nonionic amphiphile, and an anhydrous buffering agent. In an embodiment, the composition, when dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous solvent, provides a resultant solution/dispersion having a pH of greater than about 4. The amino acid-based cationic ester may be a reaction product of (i) an amino acid having a non-polar side chain, and an amine group that has been neutralized with an acid; with (ii) a long chain fatty alcohol. Also included within the scope of the invention are methods of preparing a self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic composition, such method including combining an amino acid-based cationic ester, a nonionic amphiphile and an anhydrous buffering agent. The resulting composition is in an anhydrous solid form. Formulations containing the amino acid-based cationic ester and/or a composition that includes it, are also disclosed.

Self-neutralizing amino acid based cationic compositions

A process is incorporated herein for the synthesis of bio-1,2-alkanediols, comprising: providing a bio-alkene having a carbon chain of about 5 to about 20 carbon atoms and a bio-1-alkene regioselectivity of at least about 80%, at least about 92% and/or at least about 95%; and converting the bio-alkene to a bio-1,2-alkanediol having a carbon chain length of about 5 to about 20 carbon atoms. Methods for treating catalysts which may be incorporated in the process for the synthesis of bio-1,2-alkanediols are also included herein. Such bio-1,2-alkanediols are used in compositions and products alone as antimicrobial materials, or with existing bio-compounds and/or antimicrobials, preservatives, alternative preservation systems and/or hurdle technology components. The bio-1,2-alkanediols incorporate a natural and bio-based pathway for antimicrobial effects in various compositions such as cosmetic, pharmaceutical, industrial and household products.

Natural 1,2-alkanediols, compositions having natural 1,2-alkanediols and processes for making the same

Methods of lubricating food processing equipment that include applying a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition to the food processing equipment are described. The composition includes a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. Also described are methods of preparing a food grade, high temperature composition comprising reacting at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid. The composition may be a lubricant composition. Additionally, the invention provides a food grade, high temperature lubricant composition comprising a polyol polyester base oil that is a reaction product of at least one neopentyl polyhydric alcohol and at least one monocarboxylic acid.

Method of lubricating food processing equipment and related food grade, high temperature lubricants and compositions

Described herein is an invention that includes a spreadable conditioning composition comprising a blend of: a branched hydrocarbon and an ester having a kinematic viscosity of less than or equal to about 100 centistokes. The composition may be natural, for example, if each of the branched hydrocarbon and the ester are independently vegetable-derived. In addition, the composition may lack ingredients that are derived from a palm oil. In an embodiment, the composition is a blend of hydrogenated farnesene and an esters selected from glyceryl triheptanoate, dicapryl succinate, heptyl undecylenate, and mixtures thereof. The composition exhibits an average spreading velocity of about 4 to about 8. Also disclosed are formulations for use in products of personal care, home/institutional care, industry, pharmaceutical and medical and veterinary care and related methods.

Natural hydrocarbon/ester compositions with improved sensory properties, formulations and related methods

Non-petrochemically derived cationic emulsifiers and related compositions and methods

The invention includes a method of increasing the substantivity of a personal care composition to hair, skin or nails by preparing a composition of an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase and a neutralized amino acid ester that is a reaction product of a neutral amino acid having a non-polar side chain with a long chain fatty alcohol and is represented by formula (I): wherein Ris an alkyl group; Ris a linear or branched carbon chain; and the amine group of the amino acid is neutralized with an acid. The composition is substantially free of petrochemicals and/or derivatives of petrochemical materials. The aqueous phase and the non-aqueous phase are emulsified by the neutralized amino acid ester. Other methods and an emulsifiers that is the neutralized amino acid ester are included. Because the neutralized amino acid ester and the compositions do not contain petrochemical-derived ingredient, the products are natural.

Non-petrochemically derived cationic emulsifiers that are neutralized amino acid esters and related compositions and methods

Useful compositions are described herein that comprise a solvent base comprising at least one non-aqueous solvent; at least one sunscreen active ingredient that is a UV blocker and/or a UV absorber; and a polymer reaction product of a random polymerization of at least one organic diol, at least one polycarboxylic acid and at least one polyol having at least three functional groups. Such compositions are particularly useful in clear compositions including sunscreens for personal care including spray sunscreen formulations that are applied to and effective on wet skin, hair or nails.

Sprayable sunscreen compositions and methods

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): wherein Ris 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.

Diesters for personal care applications derived from 1-methylheptyl alcohol

Described herein is a silicone replacement for use in a personal care formulation comprising a mixture of at least one polymeric ester and at least one non-polymeric ester. The polymeric ester is an esterification reaction product of (i) at least one first dicarboxylic acid, (ii) at least one first monofunctional alcohol or monofunctional carboxylic acid and (iii) glycerin or derivatives thereof. The non-polymeric ester is an esterification reaction product of (i) at least one second dicarboxylic acid and (ii) at least one second monofunctional alcohol, wherein the replacement is substantially free of silicone. As described is a personal care formulation that is substantially free of silicone, wherein the formulation comprises a silicone replacement consisting substantially of a mixture of at least one polymeric ester as described above, and a non-polymeric ester as described above. Related methods are also described.

Natural silicone replacements for silicone fluids in personal care formulations

Compositions are provided and described herein which include cosmetic and hair conditioning compositions having a mixture of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine and behenamidopropyl dimethylamine. Also provided are methods for conditioning hair using such mixtures.

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Mullica Hill, NJ, United States of America

Rocco Vincent Burgo