MXPA97008058A - Foam generating agent for sparkling cosmetic compositions that do not splash - Google Patents

Abstract

A foam generating agent which comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant which generates foam upon supply or spraying, and provides improved foam generation and a clear and stable concentrate to the compositions foamy cosmetics. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the foaming agent is included in a foaming cosmetic composition such as hair mousse composition, which comprises the foaming agent and in addition a solvent and optional components such as a polymer, a preservative and an impulse

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FOAM GENERATOR AGENT FOR SPARKLESS COSMIC COMPOSITIONS THAT DO NOT RUB BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical Field The present invention relates to a foam generating agent comprising at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant, which produce a foam generation that spreads more easily, clear concentrates and stable, and foaming, non-rinsing cosmetic compositions, which have a feeling of fluidity and softness. In particular, the present invention relates to mousses products for hair which comprise this foam generating agent. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cosmetic compositions, such as shaving creams, mousses for hair, aerosol foams, foaming lotions and foaming creams, are intended to be supplied and sprayed in the form of foams, and applied to the skin. or the human hair. These products are described in the present invention, as "non-rinsing foamy cosmetic products". A common characteristic desired of these sparkling cosmetic products is that the foam has the favorable characteristics for the consumer, such as a generation of voluminous and stable foam, with a feeling of fluidity and softness for the skin and hair.

To the frothy cosmetic compositions for the hair, which are not rinsed, we usually refer to as "mousses", and this term will be used in the present invention. The mousses for the hair, had their origin in Europe at the beginning of the 80s. The mousses for the hair, are presented mainly as foam in aerosol, nevertheless, they are also known the foams that are not in aerosol. The demand of the mousses in general, can be widely attributed to the ease of application and control of the quantity of the product, which is possible from the mousse formulations. Hair mousse compositions are generally supplied by a compressible provider, or by a valve, and applied to the user's hand, or in a comb specially designed for this purpose, and spread throughout the hair . Alternatively, the hair mousse compositions can be applied directly to the hair, through supply nozzles. Hair mousses are formulated for purposes such as combing, fixing, and arranging hair, or for other purposes such as shampooing, conditioning, treating, applying dyes, and combinations thereof. In recent years, some consumers have expressed their desire to obtain "alcohol-free" mousse products for hair, due to problems related to dry hair, or problems caused by volatile solvents that are being emitted into the environment. ambient. Within this context, alcohol refers to primarily volatile alcohols, which have approximately from 1 to 6 carbon, in particular at ethanol. Alcohol is used in mousses, due to a variety of reasons. First, the presence of volatile alcohol can help to accommodate the hair, decreasing the drying time. However, it is assumed that this drying has raised the concern of some consumers, in the sense that alcohol is also drying the hair. Secondly, alcohol helps break up the foam at the moment when the mousse is spread throughout the hair. It is known that the breaking of the foam is a result of the ability of the alcohol to act as a foam disrupting agent. Third, alcohol improves by itself, the preservation of the product. Fourth, alcohol improves the compatibility of the concentrate with the impeller, and acts as a bridge of solubility between the resin and the water base. Fifth, alcohol is a good solvent for dissolving oil-based ingredients, such as the fatty alcohols conditioners. Consequently, the elimination of alcohol from the formulation can affect the operation of the product. Therefore, there is a desire to provide a foaming agent, which can be used in hair mousse compositions, with or without alcohol content. It is also known that the species and the level of conservatives affect the performance of the product. Preservatives such as DMDM hydantoin (dimethyl dimethylol hindantoin), and Kathon CG (methylchloro isothiazolinone and isothiazolinone methyl mixture) are known as effective preservatives at low levels, however, their use in non-rinsing cosmetic products. ,, has not been approved in some countries. He Phenoxyeol and EDTA are widely accepted for use, however, at low levels they are not satisfactory. The use of parabens such as parabens methyl, parabens propyl, parabens butyl, and LiquaPar oil (mixture of isobutyl paraben, isopropyl paraben, and parabens butyl), is also widely accepted. However, because parabens are lipophilic, they can not dissolve in water, and therefore, have some restrictions in their formulation. Parabens methyl and parabens propyl are difficult to formulate at high levels, since they are solid at room temperature. Therefore, there is also the desire to provide a foaming agent, which can be used in hair mousse compositions, in combination with a wide range of preservatives. It is also known the type of impellers affects the operation of the product. It is known fluorohydrocarbons, such as difluoroee 152a (marketed by DuPont), can be used in a wide range of formulations. Dimethyl ether and propane can also be used in a wide range of formulations. However, propane is relatively a fuel. When dimethyl ether is used at high levels, it can be corrosive. The LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), is mainly a mixture of iso-butane, n-butane, and propane, and is available in different degrees of pressure. The GPL is a relatively safe driver, however, it has some restrictions in its formulation. Therefore, there is a desire to provide an agent which can be used in compositions of hair mousse, in combination with a wide range of impellers. The evaluation of the performance of the product in hair mousse compositions varies depending on the purpose and concept of the product. In evaluating the performance of a hair mousse, the properties observed during the three main stages are generally taken into account; the properties of the foam with respect to the form of supply of the packaging; the properties of the foam with respect to the application to the hair, and the properties of the final results for the hair. The properties are taken into account with regard to the supply, include the volume of the foam and the expansion speed of the foam. It is known when the expansion of the foam is slow or delayed, the "accumulation" of the product occurs. The properties are taken into account with regard to the application to the hair, include the stability and breaking of the foam, the not acting in the form of soap, the fluidity, the softness, the creaminess, and the stickiness. The properties are taken into account with regard to the final results in the hair, include the control of the style of the hairstyle, the dry or wet sensation of the hair, the characteristics of rinsing, the shine, the humidification, the conditioning, do not produce static, and the ease of brushing the hair. An attempt to achieve the above requirements is found in the commonly assigned US patent application series number 08 / 154,231 (Y. Chen and T. Nambu), issued November 18, 1993, also pending, which describes a foam generating agent, for a foaming, non-rinsing cosmetic composition, which comprises an amphoteric surfactant and an amine oxide. However, there is still a need for foamed cosmetic compositions, which have improved clear and stable concentrations and products do not contain amine oxide. For safety reasons, in Europe there is a particular interest in a formula does not use amine oxide.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a foam generating agent, which provides foam at the time of being supplied or sprayed, and provides frothy cosmetic compositions, a generation of voluminous and stable foam, a feeling of fluidity and softness, and the effect of ability to comb and condition the hair in non-rinsing foamy cosmetic compositions. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a mouse composition for hair, which comprises said foam generating agent, and which can be formulated in combination with a wide range of solvents, preservatives and impellers. It is another object of the present invention to provide a foaming cosmetic composition, which provides a stable and clarified concentration, in order to obtain a better stability of the product.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a mousse composition for the hair, which comprises said foam generating agent, which provides a rapid expansion of the bulky foam and reduces the build-up upon being supplied. It is a further object of the present invention to use a surfactant system that does not contain amine oxide. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a hair mousse composition which comprises said foam generating agent which produces a foam having an adequate break (foam breaking), under cutting conditions, and is easy to remove. spread over the hair, which has a fluid, smooth and creamy texture, and imparts a sensation of softness. It is yet another additional object of the present invention to provide a mousse composition for hair, which comprises said foam generating agent, which provides good control of the hairstyle, conditioning effect and a good feeling in the hair.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a foam generating agent which comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, which produces a foam generation which spreads easily, clear concentrates and stable and a feeling of fluidity and softness to foamy non-rinsing cosmetic compositions.

The present invention also relates to a foamed cosmetic composition such as a hair mousse composition, which comprises a foaming agent and additionally comprises a solvent and an impeller. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hair mousse composition comprising the foam generating agent, which comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant, in an amount of from 0.05% to 5%, and by at least one quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, in an amount of from 0.05% to 5% and further comprises a polymer, a solvent, a preservative and an impeller.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION All percentages and proportions are based on weight unless otherwise specified. The total of the components, except the impeller, is defined as a concentrate. For products that are not supplied in aerosol and that do not contain impeller, the concentrate is equal in the total composition.

FOAM GENERATING AGENT The foam generating agent of the present invention comprises an amphoteric surfactant and a cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant. When foam-forming agent is included in cosmetic products such as hair mousses, it is preferably included at a level of from 0.1% to %, more preferably from 0. 1% to 6% of the concentrate. When the foam generating agent of the present invention is included in a foamed cosmetic composition such as a hair mousse, it preferably comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant. Each of the amphoteric surfactant and the cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant are included in a foamed cosmetic composition, at a level of 0.05% to 5% respectively, more preferably 0.05% to 3% respectively.

Amphoteric Surfactant The amphoteric surfactants useful in the present invention are those having the general formulas (I), (II), (III) and (IV) and mixtures thereof: R3 R1 [CONH (CH2) n] xN (+) - CHa. { R4) mZ1 (-) - (I) R3 wherein R1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, or Rx-M-Ry wherein Rx and Ry are, respectively, an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and M is (OCH2CH2) n and / or glyceryl wherein n is up to about 10, R2 and R3 are individually selected from alkyl or monohydroxyalkyl groups containing from about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, R4 is alkylene or hydroxyalkylene of from about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, Z1 is a radical selected from carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate, x is 0 or 1, n is from about 1 to about 6, and m is 0 or 1. Preferably, R 1 is an alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from 1 to 17 carbon atoms, R 2 and R3 are individually selected from alkyl groups having from 1 to 2 carbon atoms, Z1 is a radical selected from carboxylate, sulfonate, x is O or 1, n is I to 3, and m is 0 or 1.

R5CON (CHa) and N (+) - CH2Z2 (-) (II) Rl wherein R5 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydroxyalkyl of Ce to C22, preferably Ce to C22, R6 is hydrogen or CH2CO2M1, R7 is CH2CH2OH or CH2CH2OCH2CH2COOM1, R8 is hydrogen, CH2CH2OH, or CH2CH2OCH2CH2COOM1, Z2 is CO2MI or CH2CO2MI, and is 2 or 3, preferably 1, M1 is hydrogen or a cation, such as metal alkaline, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkanol ammonium, sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate or phosphonate.

R9-NH. { CH2) aCOOM2 (III) R9-N - [(CH2) aCOOM2] 2 (IV) wherein a is a number from 1 to 4, R9 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, hydroxyalkyl or alkylamidoalkyls of Ce to C22, and M2 is hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium. Examples of the amphoteric surfactants useful for hair mousse compositions having the general formula (I) are: amine betaines, sulfo betaines amide, alkyl betaines, alkenyl betaines, sultaines (sulfo betaines), and imidazolinium betaines. Examples of the amphoteric surfactants particularly useful for hair mousse compositions are higher alkyl betaines, such as coconut dimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine which are available under the trademark of TEGO BETASINE, coconut betaines, lauryl betaine which is available under the trademark REWOTERIC AM DML-35, betaine lauryl amidopropyl, betaine oleyl, beta? nas lauryl dimethyl carboxymethyl, betaine lauryl dimethyl alpha-carboxyethyl, betaine cetyl dimethyl carboxymethyl, betaines lauryl bis (2-hydroxyethyl) carboxymethyl, betaines stearyl bis ( 2-hydroxypropyl) carboxymethyl, oleyl dimethyl gamma-carboxypropyl betaines, lauryl bis (2-hydroxypropyl) alpha-carboxyethyl betaines, cocamidopropyl hydroxyl sultaines (sulfobetaine), lauryl sultaines (lauryl sulfobetaine), and sultaines cocamidopropyl hydroxyl obtainable under the trademark REWOTERIC AM CAS. Examples of the amphoteric surfactants useful for hair mousse compositions having the general formula (II) are sold under the trademark MIRANOL and are understood to comprise a complex mixture of species, and may exist in protonated and non-protonated species depending of pH with respect to the species that can have a hydrogen in R6. The imidazolinium amphoteric surfactant of the present invention can be produced by an imidazolinium intermediate. Preferred amphoteric surfactants of formula II are monocarboxylates and dicarboxylates. Examples of these materials include cocoamfocarboxipropionate, cocoamfocarboxipropionic acid, cocoamfocarboxiglycinate (which we refer to alternatively as cocoamothiacetate) and cocoamfoacetate. Specific commercial products containing the imidazolinium derivative component of the compositions of the present invention include those sold under the trademarks MIRANOL C2M CONC. N.P. , MIRANOL C2M CONC. O.P. , MIRANOL C2M SF, MIRANOL CM SPECIAL (Miranol, Inc.); ALKATERIC 2CIP (Alkaril Chemicals); the cocoamfocarboxyl propionate under the trademark NIKKOL AM-101, AMPHOTERGE W-2 (Lonza, Inc.); MONATERIC CDX-38, MONATERIC CSH-32 (Mona Industries); REWOTERIC AM-2C (Rewo Chemical Group); and SCHEROTERIC MS-2 (Scher Chemicals).

Examples of the amphoteric surfactants useful for hair mousse compositions having the general formulas (III) and (IV) include n-alkylaminopropionates and n-alkyliminodipropionates. Such materials are sold under the trademark DERIPATH by Henkel and MIRATAINE by Miranol, Inc. Specific examples include N-lauryl-beta-amino propionic acid or its salts, and N-lauryl-beta-imino-dipropionic acid. or salts thereof.

Cationic Quaternary Ammonium Surfactant The cationic quaternary ammonium surfactants useful in the present invention are those having the following general formula (V) and (VI) and mixtures thereof: R 12 R 10 N + 1 1 X "• (V) R12 wherein R10 is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylamidopropyl or hydroxyalkyl radical, of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and R1 1 is methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, benzyl, or ethylene oxide moieties of up to about 5. , R12 is methyl, ethyl, or propyl, and X- is chloride, bromide, tosylate or methosulfate. Preferably R10 is an alkyl or alkylamidopropyl of from about 16 up to about 20 carbon atoms, R 1 is selected from methyl or benzyl, R 12 is methyl or ethyl, and X * is chloride or bromide. , 14 R 13 N + R 13 (VI) R14 wherein R13 is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylamidopropyl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R14 is methyl or ethyl, and Y- is chloride, bromide, tosylate or methosulfate. Preferably R 13 is an alkyl, or hydroxyalkyl, R 14 is methyl or ethyl, and Y * is chloride or bromide. Examples of the quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants useful for hair mousse compositions having the general formula (V) include alkyltrimonium salts, alkylamidopropyl salts, alkylbenzylammonium salts, and alkyl ammonium chlorides PEG-n (where n is the length of the PEG chain). Examples of the cationic quaternary ammonium surfactants particularly useful for foaming cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousse compositions are: (i) alkyltrimonium salts such as Behentrimonium Chloride sold under the trademark of INCROQUAST TMC-80 (Croda) , Cetrimony Chloride sold under the trademark of ARQUAD 16-25W (Akzo), Cetrimonium Bromide, Co-Chloride Chloride sold under the trademark of ARQUAD C-33W (Akzo), Estearrimonio Chloride sold under the trademark of VARISOFT TSC (Sherex), Bromide of Mirtrimony, Chloride of Soyatrimonio, Metosulfato of Esteariltrimonio, Chloride of Sebotrimonio, sold under the trademark of ADOGEN 471 (Sherex ), Cetrimonium Tosylate, Lauronium Chloride, Dodecylbenzyltrimonium Chloride, Cetethylimonium Bromide sold under the trademark BRETOL (Hexcel), and Benzyltriethylammonium Chloride sold under the trademark of SUMQUAT 2355 (Hexcel). (ii) Alkylamidopropyl salts such as stearamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate sold under the trademark CATIGENE SA-70, Stearamidalconium Chloride, Ricinolamidopropyl Etildimonium Chloride sold under the tradename SURFACTOL 1 1 (CasChem), Stearamidopropalkonium Chloride, Quaternium- 22, Quaternium-26, Quaternium-33 sold under the trademark of LANOQUAT 1756 (Henkel). (iii) Alkylbenzylammonium salts such as Cetalkonium Chloride sold under the trademark of SUMQUAT 6050 (Hexcel), Cetearalkonium Bromide, Stearalkonium Chloride sold under the trademark of INCROQUAT SDQ-25 (Croda) and Lauralconium Bromide. (iv) PEG-n alkyl ammonium chlorides such as Stearmonium Chloride PEG-2 sold under the trademark ETHOQUAD 18/22 (Akzo), and Stearmonium Chloride PEG-5. Examples of the quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants useful for hair mousse compositions having the general formula (VI) are dialkyldimonium chlorides.

Preferred compounds include dicetildimonium chloride sold under the trademark of ADOGEN 432-100 (Sherex), dicocodimonium chloride sold under the trademark of VARISOFT 462 (Sherex), distearyldimonium chloride sold under the trademark of ARQUAD 218-100- P (Akzo), dibodimonium chloride and dilauryldimonium chloride.

SOLVENT The solvents used in the present invention are selected depending on some variables, such as the remaining components, the viscosity, and the desired foaming characteristics of the composition. When the solvent is found in foaming cosmetic compositions such as hair mousses, the solvent is preferably included at a level of from 60% to 99%, more preferably from 80% to 99%, even more preferably from 85% to 98% of the concentrate. Non-limiting examples of the solvents useful in the present invention are: water, lower alcohols having from 1 to 6 carbons, such as ethanol and isopropanol, and polyhydric alcohols such as propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, glycerin, and diol propane , and mixtures thereof.

DRIVER When used in the present invention, the impellers are selected depending on some variables, such as the remaining components, the package, and how the product package is designed (standing or inverted). When the impeller is present in foaming cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousses, it is preferably included at a level of from 0% to 60%, more preferably from 0% to 30% of the total composition. When the impeller is not used, the hair mousse composition is usually provided inside a package equipped with an air or gas based mixing apparatus. Non-limiting examples of the impellers useful in the present invention are: fluorohydrocarbons such as difluoroethane 152a (marketed by DuPont), dimethyl ether, and hydrocarbons such as propane, iso-butane, n-butane, and mixtures of hydrocarbons such as GPL (liquefied petroleum gas).

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Depending on the needs of the product, optional components may be included in the foaming cosmetic compositions of the present invention. Non-limiting examples of such optional components include additional surfactants, ultraviolet and infrared absorption and filtering agents, hair conditioning agents, conditioning agents for skin, perfume, color, pH regulators, polymers, dyes, vitamins, proteins, plant extracts, and nutrients. Foamy cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousse compositions, may comprise a polymer and a preservative, and may additionally comprise other optional components.

Polymer Foamy cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousse compositions, may additionally comprise a polymer. Said polymers may be cationic, nonionic, anionic, and amphoteric polymers. Normally, the polymer is included by weight, at a level of from 0% to 15%, preferably from 0% to 10% of the concentrate. Polymers suitable for use in the present invention include any polymer soluble or colloidally dispersible in the aqueous phase (if water is the only solvent in the aqueous phase, the polymer must be soluble or dispersible in water; optional solvent, such as ethanol, the polymer must be soluble or dispersible in the combined solvent system). The solubility / dispersion capacity is determined under ambient temperature and pressure conditions (25 ° C in lAt). The polymers that can be used in the compositions of the present invention include cationic, anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric resins.

Non-limiting examples of the cationic polymers, which are useful in the present invention, include quaternized cellulose ethers, such as Polyquaternium 10 (hydroxyethylcellulose hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride ether), which is available under the tradename of Ucare Polymer LR, and Polyquaternium 4 (hydroxyethylcellulose dimethyldiallylammonium chloride copolymer) under the tradename of Celquat, quaternized alkylaminoacrylate or methacrylate / vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, such as Polyquaternium 1 1 (N-N'-polyvinylpyrrolidone acid diethyl sulfate salt) dimethylaminoethyl methacrylic) which is obtained under the tradename of Gafquat, copolymers of methylvinylimidazolium, quaternary ammonium vinylpyrrolidone, commercially available under the tradename Luviquat, vinylmethyl ether copolymer, ethyl maleate (PVM / MA copolymer) PVP / VA copolymer, under the commercial name of Luviskol, alcohol poly inyl, copolymers of polyvinyl alcohol and crotonic acid, copolymers of maleic anhydride and polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl guar gum, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, polyvinyl pyrrolidone methacrylic methacrylate acid terpolymer, copolymers of methacrylate octylacrylamide butylaminoethyl acrylate, methacrylate copolymer N- methacryloyl ethyl-N, N'-butylaminoethyl, under the trade name Yukaformer AM-75, and mixtures thereof. Other examples of cationic polymers include silicone graft copolymers (including mixtures of said copolymers), which comprise silicone bonded in a manner covalent to the polymer structure (for example the silicone chains are grafted to the structure), and are derived by the polymerization of a combination of water-soluble, non-ionic, non-quaternizable monomers, and quaternizable, non-ionic monomers. The silicone macromers will generally be incorporated into the polymer, through the conduction of the polymerization of the two types of monomers above, also in the presence of the silicone macromer, for example, monomers containing silicone. The silicone copolymers with macromer grafts thereof, will have a polymeric structure with TG of from about 30 ° C to about 140 ° C. The silicone copolymers with macromer grafts have an organic polymer structure, preferably a vinyl structure or other carbon-based structure, derived from polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The polymers are derived by the polymerization of from about 2% to 15% by weight of silicone macromers; from about 5% to 40% by weight, of quaternizable anionic monomers, and from about 30% to 60% by weight, of nonionic, water-soluble monomers, which are not quaternizable. At least 5% by weight of the monomers are quaternized. The quaternizable nonionic monomers in the present invention include quaternizable, quaternizable amino ethylenically unsaturated monomers, such as functional derivatives amino of styrene, acrylamides, methacrylamides, (meta) acrylates, such as alkyl esters of C 1 -C 5 acrylic acid, and methacrylic acid. Examples of said monomer include: (i) p-dimethylaminomethylstyrene, p-dimethylaminoethylstyrene (ii) acrylamide dimethylaminomethyl, acrylamide dimethylaminopropyl, methacrylamide dimethylaminopropyl, methacrylamide dimethylaminomethyl, (meta) dimethylaminoethyl acrylate, diethylaminoethyl (meta) acrylate, (metha) acrylate dimethylaminopropyl, and (metha) acrylamide dimethylaminopropyl. Examples of non-quaternizable, water-soluble non-ionic monomers include acrylamides, methacrylamides, (meta) acrylates, cinnamides, vinyl alcohols, vinyl pyrrolidones, vinyl oxazolidones, and derivatives thereof. Specific examples include acrylamide, methacrylamide, mono- and di-alkyl acrylamides of C j -Cs, such as dimethylacrylamide, dimethyl methacrylamide, isopropylacrylamide, t-butylacrylamide, isopropylmethacrylamide, diacetone acrylamide, mono (meth) acrylamides. and di-C-C20 alkyl > such as dimethylacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, t-butyl methacrylate, isopropyl methacrylate, methacrylate stearyl, methacrylate cetyl, acrylglycinamide, methacrylglycinamide, vinyl alcohol, pyrrolidone vinyl, oxazolidone vinyl, vinylmethoxazolidone, and poly (ethylene glycol) ether (meta) acrylate. ) phenyl. Other examples of cationic polymers are guar gums, for example, guar hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium guar, ethers of quaternized cellulose such as copolymers of hydroxyethylcellulose with diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride, or with substituted trimethyl ammonium epoxides, alkyl lower alkylamino acrylate homopolymers, or methacrylate monomers (for example dimethyl aminoethylmethacrylate), and copolymers thereof with compatible monomers such as N- vinylpyrrolidone, or with methacrylate derivatives such as methyl, ethyl, and oleyl methacrylates and mixtures thereof, and / or with alkyl acrylates such as methyl and butyl acrylates and mixtures thereof, copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylamide, homopolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, pyrrolidone vinyl / vinylimidazolium copolymers, and mixtures thereof. Other examples of polycationic hair conditioning polymers can be derived from polymerizable cationic starting monomers or polymerizable nonionic monomers, which are modified after polymerization, to be cationic in nature. Examples of the cationic monomers include: (i) monomers derived from acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, to which we collectively refer above as (meta) acrylic acid, and a quaternized epihalohydrin product of a trialkyl amine, which has from 1 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, such as (meta) -acyloxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride, and (meta) acryloxypropyltriethylammonium; (ii) amine derivatives of (meta) acrylic acid, or (meth) acrylamide amine derivatives, (meta) acrylic acid derivatives, or (meta) acrylamide and a dialkylalkanolamine having C 1 -C 4 alkyl groups, such as (meta) acrylate dimethylaminoethyl, (meta) acrylate dimethylaminopropyl, or (metha) acrylamide dimethylaminopropyl; and (iii) derivatives of products of group (ii) above, by (1) neutralization with an organic or inorganic acid, such as hydrochloric acid, or lactic acid, (2) modification with halogenated alkyl, such as methyl chloride, ethyl chloride , methyl bromide, or ethyl iodide, (3) modification with a halogenated fatty acid ester, such as ethyl monochloroacetate, or methyl monochloropropionate, and (4) modification with a dialkyl sulfate such as dimethyl sulfate, or diethyl sulfate. Additionally, unsaturated cationic monomers include amine derivatives of alkyl compounds, such as diallyldimethylammonium chloride and the like, as well as quaternary ammonium vinylimidazolium monomers. These cationic unsaturated monomers can be polymerized in cationic form, or as an alternative, they can be polymerized in the form of their precursors, which are subsequently modified to be cationic, for example, by means of a quaternization agent (for example ethyl monochloroacetate) , dimethyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate, methyl chloride, etc.). Non-limiting examples of the non-ionic monomers are esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid of C 1 -C 24 alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2- methyl-1-propanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-methyl-1-pentanol, 2-methyl-1-pentanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol, t-butanol, cyclohexanol, 2-ethyl-1-butanol, 3-heptanol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octanol, 6-methyl-1-heptanol, 2 -ethyl-1-hexanol, 3,5-dimethyl-l-hexanol, 3,5,5-trimethyl-1-hexanol, 1-decanol, 1-dodecanol, 1-hexadecanol, 1-octadecanol, and the like, alcohols having from about 1 to 24 carbon atoms; styrene, chlorostyrene; vinyl esters such as vinyl acetate; vinyl chloride; vinylidene chloride; acrylonitrile; alpha-methylstyrene; t-butyl styrene; butadiene; cyclohexadiene; ethylene; propylene; vinyl toluene; (meta) alkoxyalkyl acrylate, such as (meth) acrylate methoxy ethyl and (meta) acrylate butoxyethyl; and mixtures thereof. Other non-ionic monomers include acrylate and methacrylate derivatives, such as allyl acrylate and methacrylate, cyclohexyl acrylate and methacrylate, oleyl acrylate and methacrylate, benzyl acrylate and methacrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate and methacrylate, di-acrylate and -methacrylate. of ethylene glycol, di-acrylate and 1,3-butylene glycol-methacrylate, diacetone acrylamide, (meta) acrylate isobornyl, and the like. Non-limiting examples of polar non-ionic monomers include acrylamide, N, N-dimethylaclamide, methacrylamide, Nt-butyl acrylamide, methacrylonitrile, acrylamide, acrylate alcohols (eg, C2-C6 acrylate alcohols, such as hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate), hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl ethers, such as vinyl methyl ether, acyl lactones and vinyl pyridine, allyl alcohols, vinyl alcohols and vinyl caprolactam. Non-limiting examples of the polycationic polymers include cationic polysaccharides, homopolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylamide, cationic amino functional homopolymers, and copolymers derived from acrylic acid and copolymers derived from acrylic acid and / or methacrylic acid, especially acrylate and alkylaminoalkyl methacrylate monomers, such as dimethylaminoethyl acrylate and methacrylate, polyalkylene imines and ethoxy polyalkylene imines, vinylimidazolium / vinylpyrrolidone quaternary ammonium copolymers, and mixtures thereof.

Conservative Foamy cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousse compositions, may additionally comprise a preservative. Said preservative is preferably included at a level of from 0% to 5%, more preferably from 0% to 3%, of the concentrate. Non-limiting examples of the preservatives useful in the present invention are hydantoin DMDM (hydantoin dimethylol dimethyl), Kathon CG (a mixture of methylchloro-isothiazolinone and isothiazolinone methyl), imidazolidinyl urea, phenoxyethanol, EDTA and its salts, benzyl alcohol, and parabens such as parabens methyl, parabens propyl, parabens butyl, and LiquaPar oil (a mixture of isobutyl parabens, isopropyl parabens, and parabens butyl).

Other Optional Components Foamy cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousse compositions may comprise additional surfactants. Said additional surfactants comprise nonionic, cationic, anionic surfactants and other amphoteric surfactants, which do not affect the foam generating agent of the present invention. Non-limiting examples of such additional surfactants include sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate (sodium cocoyl ethyl ester sulfonate), isostearyate 10, and Geropon TC-42 (Na-N-cocoyl N-methyl taurate), lauric acid dimethanolamide. The additional surfactant is generally included at a level below 50%, preferably below 33% of the foaming agent. Foamy cosmetic compositions, such as hair mousse compositions, may additionally comprise a variety of optional components. Such optional components include; thickeners and viscosity modifiers, such as long chain fatty acid diethanolamides, sodium chloride, and sodium sulfate, hair conditioning agents such as cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, and panthenol, ultraviolet ray absorbing agents such as octyl salicylate, pH regulating agents such as citric acid, succinic acid, sodium hydroxide, triethanolamine, coloring agents, hair oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide, perborate salts and persulfate salts, hair reducing agents such as thioglycolates, perfumes, perfume solubilizing agents such as polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters, sequestering agents, polymer plasticizing agents such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and volatile and non-volatile silicone liquids. Such optional ingredients are normally included in a level of from 0.01% to 20%, preferably from 0.01% to 10%, of the concentrate.

EXAMPLES The following examples illustrate the compositions of the present invention, but are not intended to be limiting to them. All percentages and proportions are described as active levels.

TABLE 1 COMPONENT QUANTITY (%) EXAMPLE NO. 1 2 3 Concentrate 94.0 90.0 92.0 79.0 Impeller L.P.G 6.0 10.0 8.0 2 1.0 Total Composition 100.0 100.0 100.0 100. C COMPONENTS OF THE CONCENTRATE Cocamidopropyl Betaine * 1 0.70 0.6 - - Lauryl Betaine * 2 - 0. 15 0.70 _ Hidroxisultaine Cocamidopropyl * 3 - - - 0.40 Cetrimony Chloride * 4 - - - 1.40 Chloride of Esteartrimonio * 5 0.20 0.20 - - Dicetildimonium Chloride * 6 - - 0.30 - Etearalconium Chloride * 7 - - - 0.40 Isostatearate 10 * 10 - 0.05 0.05 - Lauramida DEA * 1 1 - - - 0.30 Polyquaternium 4 2.50 - 2.00 1.00 Polyquaternium 7 - 0.30 - - Polyquaternium 1 1 - 1.00 1.00 2.00 Ethyl ether copolymer of PVM / MA - - 6.00 - Ethanol - - 4.50 10.00 Parabens Methyl 0.15 0.20 0.25 - Parabens Propyl - 0.15 - 0.30 Phenoxyethanol 0.25 - 0.30 - EDTA Disodium 0.10 0.10 - 0.10 Copolyol Dimethicone - - 0.20 - Perfume 0. 10 0.05 0.10 0.05 Propylene glycol 0.10 0.20 - 0.60 Water DI c.sf p. c.s. or. c.s.p. c.s.p.

Total Concentrate 100 100 100 100 TABLE 2 COMPONENT QUANTITY (%) EXAMPLE NO. 5 6 7 Concentrate 93.0 95.0 100 93.0 Impeller L.P.G 7.0 ^ 0. 0 7 Total Composition 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 CONCENTRATE COMPONENTS Cocamidopropyl Betaine * 1 1.00 4.00 1.5 Betaine Lauryl * 2 0.70 0.3 Hydroxysultaine Cocamidopropyl * 3 Cetrimonium Chloride * 4 3.10 - - 0.5 Dicetildimonium Chloride * 6 0.05 0.30 0.30 0.30 Cetrimonium Bromide * 8 Behentrimonium Chloride * 9 - 0.05 0.05 - Isostearate 10 * 10. 0.10 _ 0.05 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate * 12 0.05 Polyquaternum 7 3.00 2.00 Polyquaternium 10 0.50 2.50 Copolymer with silicone graft 3.50 PVP / VA 1.00 1.00 Copolymer Copolymer of ethyl ether of PVM / MA 0.75 - 2.00 - Ethanol - 5.00 8.00 - Parabeno Methyl 0.20 0.20 0. 15 0.15 Propylene Paraben - 0.10 - - Phenoxyethanol 0.50 - 0.25 0.25 EDTA Disodium 0. 10 0.10 0.10 0. 10 Copolyol Dimethicone - - 1.00 - Perfume 0.07 0.10 0.05 0.10 Propylene glycol - 0.50 1.75 0.30 Water DI c.s.p. c.s.p. C. S. D. c.s.p.

Total Concentrate 100 100 100 100 Experiment The following formulas were used in experiments to compare the operation of the products. Composition A. A mousse composition, which is an example of the composition of US Patent Application Serial No. 08/154231, also pending. Composition B: A mousse composition which is an example of the present invention.

TABLE 3 COMPONENT AMOUNT (%) EXAMPLE No. A B Concentrate 94.0 94.0 Impeller L.P.G. 6.0 6.0 Total Composition 100.0 100.0 COMPONENTS IN THE CONCENTRATE Cocamidopropyl Betaine * 1 0.3 0.3 Lauramina Oxide * 13 0.3 - Stearmonium Chloride * 5 - 0.2 Cetrimonium Chloride * 4 - 0. 1 Polyquaternium 4 3.00 3.00 Polyquaternium 1 1 1.00 1.00 Methyl paraben 0.15 0.15 Propyl paraben 0.15 0.15 Phenoxyethanol 0.25 0.25 EDTA Disodium 0. 10 0.10 Perfume 0.10 0.10 Propylene glycol 0.10 0. 10 Water DI c.s.p. c.s.p ..

Total of 100 100 Concentrate * 1 TEGO BET AÍNA S asset (30% solution). * 2 Active of REWOTERIC AM DML-35 (solution to 35%) - * 3 Active of REWOTERIC AM CAS (solution to 50%). * 4 ARQUAD asset 16-25W (25% solution). * 5 VARISOFT TSC asset (100% solution). * 6 Active of ADOGEN 432-100 (100% solution). * 7 Asset of INCROQUAT SDQ-25 (25% solution). * 8 Asset of CETRIMIDE (100% solution) * 9 Asset of INCROQUAT TMC-95 (95% solution). * 10 Asset of AEROSURF 66 E 10 (100% solution).) * 1 1 Asset of STANDAMID LDS-RV (30% solution). * 12 Asset of DIAPON CI-R (90% solution). * 13 AMMONYX LO asset (30% solution).

The compositions shown in Tables 1, 2 and 3 can be prepared by any conventional method well known in the art. A suitable method is the following: propylene glycol, dimethicone copolyol, preservatives, polymers, and the foam generating agent are added to the distilled water, under conditions of agitation at room temperature until they are homogenized. The obtained mixture is heated to a temperature of from 70 ° C to 75 ° C. The other optional components are added to the hot mixture, and stirred until homogenization. The mixture obtained is allowed to cool to a temperature of from 30 ° C to 40 ° C, and the other heat-sensitive components, such as sodium cocoyl isethionate, are added thereto. The concentrate obtained is packed in cans with the impeller.

Product Evaluation of the Present Invention The evaluation of a composition of the present invention was carried out according to the three methods below, and using the following test products (compositions A and B): 1. Test Products: (As illustrated in Table 3) Composition A: A mousse composition, which is an example of the composition of the US Patent Application Serial No. 08/154231, which is also pending. Composition B: A mousse composition, which is an example of the present invention. (1) Clarity Test of the Concentrates Method: 10 grams of the concentrate were placed in a glass vial (100 ml with a diameter of 4 centimeters and a height of 10 centimeters). Ten panelists were asked to rate the clarity of the concentrates, based on the scales that follow: 0 Extremely clear 1 Very clear 2 Clear 3 Neither very clear / nor very foggy 4 Hazy 5 Very foggy 6: Extremely hazy Results: The results of the evaluation of the 10 panelists showed that Composition B is significantly clearer (superior clarity) than composition A. Composition A: Average rating is 3.4, a Standard deviation is 0.71. Composition B: Average grade is 1.3, a Standard Deviation is 0.48. f2) Foam Appearance Test Method: Compositions A and B were packed in aerosol containers (aluminum cans with a capacity of 150 cc), sealed and pressurized with a GPL impeller. The products were supplied in the form of a sparkling mousse. Ten panelists were asked to evaluate the appearance of the foam based on the ease of recreation.

The foam is soft and easy to spread Easy to spread, does not collapse The foam is creamy and easy to spread The foam is easy to spread Does not spread easily Difficult to spread Results: The results showed that composition B was significantly easier to spread than composition A.

Composition A: Qualification 3.8 + - 0.4 Composition B: Qualification 2.5 + - 0.5 13) Film Smoothness Test Method: They were dried until they became plastic films on frets (dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm) 10 grams of the product concentrates. Subsequently the films were subjectively compared by 10 panelists to qualify the smoothness of the film based on a scale of 0 to 5. 0: Very rough to the touch 1: Rough 2: Slightly rough 3: Mostly soft with some rough areas 4: Soft to the touch 5: Very soft to the touch Results: The results showed that the B composition produces dry films that are significantly softer touch that the composition A. Composition A: Qualification 4.5 + - 0.4 Composition B: Qualification 2.9 + - 0.5

Claims (10)

R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S.

1. A foaming agent for a foamed non-rinsing cosmetic composition, which comprises: (1) an amphoteric surfactant selected from the group consisting of the general formula (I): Ra R1lCOHKiCH2) n] xN (+ '-Cn2 (R ^) mZ1 (') - (I) R3 wherein R 1 is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, or R -M-Rv wherein Rx and Rv are respectively an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and M is (OCH2CH2) n and / or glyceryl wherein n is up to about 10, R2 and R3 are individually selected from alkyl or monohydroxyalkyl groups containing from about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, R4 is alkylene or hydroxyalkylene of from about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, Z1 is a radical selected from carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate, x is 0 or 1, n is from about 1 to about 6, and m is 0 or 1. The general formula (II): R7 R5CON (CH3) and N (+) - CH2Za (-) - (II) R8 R9 wherein R5 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydroxyalkyl of Ce to C22, preferably Ce to C22, R6 is hydrogen or CH2CO2M1, R7 is CH2CH2OH or CH2CH2OCH2CH2COOM1, R1 is hydrogen, CH2CH2OH, or CH2CH2OCH2CH2COOM1, Z2 is CO2M1 or CH2CO2M1, and is 2 or 3, M1 is hydrogen or a cation, such as alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkanol ammonium, sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate or phosphonate; The general formula (III): R9-NH (CH2) aCOOM2 (III) wherein a is a number from 1 to 4, R9 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, hydroxyalkyl or alkylamidoalkyls of Ce to C22, and M2 is hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium; The general formula (IV): R9-N- [. { CHa) llCOOM 2] 2 (IV) wherein a is a number from 1 to 4, R9 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, hydroxyalkyl or alkylamidoalkyls of Ce to C22, and M2 is hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium; and mixtures thereof; Y (2) a cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant selected from the group consisting of the general formula (V): R 12 R 10 N +, u • (V) R12 wherein R 10 is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylamidopropyl or hydroxyalkyl radical, of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and R 1 1 is methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, benzyl, or ethylene oxide portions up to about 5. , R12 is methyl, ethyl, or propyl, and X * is chloride, bromide, tosylate or methosulfate. general formula (VI): 14 13 N + R 13 Y "(VI) R14 wherein R13 is an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkylamidopropyl or hydroxyalkyl radical of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R14 is methyl or ethyl, and Y- is chloride, bromide, tosylate or methosulfate.

2. A foaming cosmetic composition which comprises a foaming agent as described in claim 1, further characterized in that said composition comprises from 0.005% to 5% by weight of said amphoteric surfactant and from 0.005% to 5% by weight. weight of said cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant.

3. A hair mousse composition as described in claim 1, further characterized in that the foam, when supplied or sprayed, comprises by weight: i) from 40% to 100% of a concentrate, said concentrate comprising weight: a) from 0.1% to 20% of said foam generating agent; and b) from 60% to 99% of a solvent; and ii) from 0% to 60% of an impeller.

4. The hair mousse composition as described in Claim 3, further characterized in that it comprises by weight: i) from 40% to 100% of said concentrate, said concentrate by weight comprising: a) from 0.1% to 20% of said foam generating agent; b) from 80% to 99% of said solvent; c) from 0% to 15% of a polymer which is a cationic, non-ionic, amphoteric polymer or mixtures thereof; and d) from 0% to 5% of a conservative; and ii) from 0% to 60% of said impeller.

5. The hair mousse composition as described in claim 3, further characterized in that it comprises by weight: i) 70% to 100% of said concentrate, said concentrate by weight comprising: a) 0.005% by weight 5% of said amphoteric surfactant; b) from 0.005% to 5% of said quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant c) from 85% to 98% of said solvent; and d) from 0% to 15% of a polymer which is cationic, non-ionic, amphoteric or mixtures thereof; and e) from 0% to 3% of said preservative; and ii) from 0% to 30% of said impeller.

6. The hair mousse composition as described in claim 3, further characterized in that it comprises by weight: i) from 70% to 100% of said concentrate, said concentrate by weight comprising: a) 0.005% by weight 5% of said amphoteric surfactant; b) from 0.005% to 5% of said quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant c) from 85% to 98% of said solvent; and d) from 0% to 15% of a polymer which is a cationic copolymer with silicone graft; and e) from 0% to 3% of said preservative; and ii) from 0% to 30% of said impeller.

7. The hair mousse composition as described in Claim 3, further characterized in that said solvent is selected substantially from the group consisting of water and polyhydric alcohol.

8. The hair mousse composition as described in Claim 4, further characterized in that said solvent is selected substantially from the group consisting of water and polyhydric alcohol.

9. The hair mousse composition as described in Claim 5, further characterized in that said solvent is selected substantially from the group consisting of water and polyhydric alcohol.

10. The hair mousse composition as described in Claim 6, further characterized in that said solvent is selected substantially from the group consisting of water and polyhydric alcohol. EXTRACT OF THE INVENTION A foam generating agent which comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant which generates foam when supplied or sprayed, and provides improved foam generation and a clear and stable concentrate to the foaming cosmetic compositions. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the foaming agent is included in a foaming cosmetic composition such as a hair mousse composition, which comprises the foaming agent and in addition a solvent and optional components such as a polymer , a conservator and an impeller.