Composition for cleaning keratin fibers and its use

Abstract

Composition for cleaning keratin fibers and its use The present invention relates to a composition for cleaning keratin fibers, comprising (A) at least one cationic polymer, comprising (A-1) a cationic cellulose copolymer or a cellulose derivative grafted with a water-soluble quaternary ammonium monomer, optionally together with (A-2) an additional cationic polymer; (B) a surfactant comprising (B-1) at least one anionic surfactant, and / or (B-2) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (C) at least one thickening agent; and (D) optionally, at least one silicone oil. Figure for abstract: NONE

Description

Title of the invention: Composition for cleaning keratin fibers and its use Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a composition for cleaning keratin fibers, in particular hair. The invention also relates to a process for cleaning keratin fibers, in particular skin, scalp and / or hair, using the composition of the present invention. Context

[0002] Keratin fibers are widely present on the surface of the human body, for example, especially in the hair. Many people have long sought to clean the keratin fiber, in order to feel comfortable in daily life and at work. Various products are developed to meet the requirements of cleaning the person's keratin fiber, many of which are used to provide both cleaning and some other effects.

[0003] Keratin fibers, especially hair, are cleaned and treated to improve their appearance, color, style, etc. Thus, various cleansing and / or conditioning components are added directly into the shampoo. Furthermore, in addition to the cleansing and conditioning functions, some other properties are also important to attract consumers, for example, a special fragrance, good appearance, smooth feel, ease of use, and the like. For example, many consumers like the smooth feel of the hair instead of the tangle of the strands. Summary of the invention

[0004] One of the objects of the present invention is therefore a cleaning composition for cleaning keratin fibers comprising:

[0005] at least one cationic polymer, comprising a cationic cellulose copolymer or cellulose derivative grafted with a water-soluble quaternary ammonium monomer, optionally accompanied by an additional cationic polymer;

[0006] at least one anionic surfactant, and / or at least one amphoteric surfactant;

[0007] at least one thickening agent; and

[0008] optionally, at least one silicone oil.

[0009] The composition according to the present invention is particularly useful for a shampoo product.

[0010] The present invention also relates to a process for cleaning keratin fibers, in particular keratin fibers on the surface of the body, in particular hair, using the cleaning composition according to the invention.

[0011] The present invention therefore proposes the use of the composition of the present invention for cleaning keratin fibers. Embodiments of the invention

[0012] Throughout the description, including the claims, the expression "comprising a(n)" should be understood as being synonymous with "comprising at least one", unless otherwise stated. Furthermore, the expression "at least one" used in the present description is equivalent to the expression "one or more".

[0013] Throughout the specification, including the claims, an embodiment defined by "comprising" or the like should be understood to encompass a preferred embodiment defined by "consisting essentially of" and a preferred embodiment defined by "consisting of".

[0014] Apart from the working examples, or unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing amounts of components and / or reaction conditions should be understood as being modified in all cases by the term "about", the meaning of which is conventionally known in the art, for example, to within 10% of the number indicated (for example, "about 10%" means 9% - 11% and "about 2%" means 1.8% - 2.2%).

[0015] Throughout the description, including the claims, the "keratin fiber" according to the present invention is preferably hair.

[0016] In the application, unless otherwise stated, contents, parts and percentages are expressed on a weight basis.

[0017] The present invention relates to a composition for cleaning keratin fibers, comprising:

[0018] (A) at least one cationic polymer, comprising (Al) a cellulose copolymer cationic or a cellulose derivative grafted with a water-soluble quaternary ammonium monomer, optionally with (A-2) an additional cationic polymer;

[0019] (B) at least one active agent comprising (Bl) at least one anionic surfactant, and / or (B-2) at least one amphoteric surfactant;

[0020] (C) at least one thickening agent; and

[0021] (D) optionally, at least one silicone oil.

[0022] The present invention therefore makes it possible to use the composition of the present invention for cleaning keratin fibers on the surface of the body, in particular the hair.

[0023] The present invention also provides the use of the fatty acid-ester mixture for cleaning keratin fibers on the surface of the body, particularly the hair.

[0024] The present invention also relates to a process for cleaning keratin fibers, in particular keratin fibers from the surface of the body, in particular hair, using the cleaning composition according to the invention.

[0025] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the description and examples which follow. Cationic polymer (A)

[0026] The composition of the invention comprises at least one cationic polymer.

[0027] The term "cationic polymer" is intended to denote any polymer comprising cationic groups and / or groups which can be ionized into cationic groups. Preferably, the cationic polymer is hydrophilic or amphiphilic. Preferred cationic polymers are chosen from those which contain units comprising primary, secondary, tertiary and / or quaternary amine groups which may either be part of the main polymer chain or be carried by a side substituent directly linked thereto. Preferably, the present composition may comprise cationic polysaccharides, in particular cationic celluloses and cationic galactomannan gums. For the purposes of the invention, the present composition preferably comprises cationic celluloses. Cationic polymer (Al)

[0028] Among the cationic celluloses, the present composition comprises cationic cellulose copolymers or cellulose derivatives grafted with a water-soluble quaternary ammonium monomer, which are described, for example, in US Pat. No. 4,131,576, and mention may be made of hydroxyalkyl celluloses, for example hydroxymethyl-, hydroxyethyl- or hydroxypropylcelluloses grafted, in particular, with a methacryloylethyltrimethylammonium, methacrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium, dimethyldiallylammonium or hydroxypropyltrialkylammonium salt, for example 2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.Commercial products corresponding to this definition are more particularly the products sold under the names Celquat® L 200 and Celquat® H 100 by the company National Starch, Polyquatemium-10 (hydroxyethylcellulose-2-hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride ether) such as the product sold under the name Polyquta® 400KC by the company KCI, Polyquaternium-6 (polydiallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride) such as the product sold under the name Merquat "100 polymer" by Nalco. Polyquaternium polymers, among others, are particularly preferred, for example Polyquaternium-7, 11, 15, 16, 22, 39, 47, 55, 67 and 76.

[0029] The cationic polymer (Al) may be present in the composition according to the present invention in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by weight of cationic polymer(s), preferably from 0.05 to 1% by weight, or preferably from 0.1 to 0.6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Cationic polymer (A-2)

[0030] Cationic galactomannan gums can be used as an additional cationic polymer.

[0031] Cationic galactomannan gums are described, for example, in US3,589,578 and US4,031,307, and guar gums comprising cationic trialkylammonium groups may be mentioned. For example, guar gums modified with a 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium salt (e.g., the chloride) are used. Such products are sold, in particular, under the names JAGUAR C13 S, JAGUAR C 15, JAGUAR C 17 or JAGUAR C162. Without being limited to any known theory, it is believed that for the purposes of the present invention, hydroxypropylguar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, which can provide a particular cleaning sensation, is preferably used, for example, JAGUAR Cl62 from Rhodia (INCI: hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride).

[0032] The cationic polymer (A-2) may be present in the composition according to the present invention in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by weight of cationic polymer(s), preferably 0.1 to 2% by weight, or preferably 0.1 to 0.6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a combination of the cationic polymer (A1) and the cationic polymer (A-2) may be present in the composition according to the present invention, preferably in an amount of 0.02% to 10% by weight, such as 0.05% to 2% by weight, or 0.1% to 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Surfactant (B)

[0034] The composition according to the present invention comprises at least one surfactant, in particular (B1) at least one anionic surfactant, and / or (B-2) at least one amphoteric surfactant. Anionic surfactant (Bl)

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the composition according to the present invention comprises at least one anionic surfactant (Bl).

[0036] The term "anionic surfactant" is understood to designate an amphiphilic compound comprising a hydrophobic part and a hydrophilic part, the hydrophilic part carrying as ionic or ionizable group only an anionic group with a cationic counterion, generally metallic (alkali metal, such as Na or K) or ammonium, capable of dissociating to give anions in aqueous solution.

[0037] More particularly, the anionic group of the anionic surfactant belongs to the group selected from: C(O)OH, -C(O)O-, -SO3H, -S(O)2O, -OS(O)2Oh, -OS(O)2O-, -P(O)OH2, -P(O)2O-, -P(O)O2-, -P(OH)2=P(O)OH, -P(OH)O-, =P(O)O-, =POH, =PO-, the cationic counter-anion usually being selected from alkali metals such as sodium, or alkaline earth metals such as magnesium, or a cationic organic counter-anion such as ammonium salts, amine salts or amino alcohol salts. The surfactants can also be in their acid form.

[0038] Mention may be made, as anionic surfactants, of surfactants comprising anionic carboxylate, sulfate, sulfonate, sulfoacetate, sulfosuccinate, phosphate, isethionate, sarcosinate, glutamate, lactylate or taurate groups, fatty acid salts, galactosiduronic acid salts, ether carboxylic acid salts and mixtures thereof.

[0039] More particularly, the anionic surfactant according to the invention is chosen from: • (C6-C30)alkyl sulfates, (C6-C30)alkyl ether sulfates, (C6-C30)alkylamido ether sulfates, alkylaryl polyether sulfates or monoglyceride sulfates; preferably for this type of anionic surfactants, (C6-C30)alkyl ether sulfates, alkylaryl polyether sulfates or a mixture are used. Mention may be made of lauryl alcohol and alkylene oxide ether sulfate, containing from 1 to 50 alkylene oxide groups.

[0040] More preferably, the anionic surfactant is selected from lauryl alcohol alkylene oxide ether sulfate containing from 1 to 4 alkylene oxide groups, in particular ethylene oxide groups. For example, sodium laureth sulfate containing on average 2.2 ethylene oxide groups which is sold by the company Cognis (BASF) under the name Texapon® AOS 225 UP, Rhodia under the name Rhodapex® esb-70 / fla3, Clariant under the name Genapol® LRO L'O, and sodium laureth sulfate containing on average 1 ethylene oxide group which is sold by the company Zhejiang Zanyu Technology under the name SLES (N1EO). • (C6-C3o)alkyl sulfonates, (C6-C30)alkylamidesulfonates, (C6-C30)alkylaryl sulfonates, a-olefin sulfonates, paraffin sulfonates; • (C6-C3o)alkyl phosphates; • (C6-C3o)alkyl sulfosuccinates, (C6-C30)alkyl ether sulfosuccinates or (C6-C30)alkylamido sulfosuccinates; • (C6-C3o)alkyl sulfoacetates; • (C6-C24)acylsarcosinates; • (C6-C24)acylglutamates; • (C6-C30)alkylpolyglycoside carboxylic ethers; • (C6-C3o)alkylpolyglycoside sulfosuccinates; • (C6-C3o)alkyl sulfosuccinamates; • (C6-C24)acyl isethionates, for example sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate; we can cite sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate which is sold under the trade name ISELUX® LQ-CLR-SB by the company Innospec Active Chemicals; • N-[(C6-C24)acyl] taurates; • fatty acid salts; • (C8-C2o)acyl lactylates; • salts of (C6-C30)alkyl-D-galactosiduronic acids; • salts of (C6-C30)alkyl ether polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acids, of acids (C6-C3o) alkylaryl ether polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acids or (C6-C30) alkylamido ether polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acids; • and their mixtures.

[0041] The alkyl or acyl radicals of these various anionic surfactants preferably contain from 12 to 20 carbon atoms.

[0042] Furthermore, the oxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated anionic surfactants preferably comprise from 1 to 50 alkylene oxide groups, more preferably from 1 to 4 alkylene oxide groups, in particular ethylene oxide groups.

[0043] Advantageously, according to one embodiment, the present invention comprises at least one anionic surfactant chosen from (C6-C30)alkyl sulfates, (C6-C30)alkyl ether sulfates, (C6-C30)alkylamido ether sulfates, alkylaryl polyether sulfates, monoglyceride sulfates, (C6-C24)acyl isethionates or a mixture thereof.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the anionic surfactant is preferably chosen from sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate or a mixture thereof.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the anionic surfactant is sodium laureth sulfate containing on average 0.8 to 2.2 ethylene oxide groups.

[0046] According to a particularly exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the composition may be free of any sulfate to be used as an anionic surfactant.

[0047] The at least one anionic surfactant (Bl) may be present in the composition according to the present invention in an amount of 1% to 30%, such as 5% to 25%, or 10% to 20%, relative to the total weight of the composition. Amphoteric surfactant (B-2)

[0048] The composition according to the present invention comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant (B-2), which may also be called a zwitterionic surfactant.

[0049] The amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant(s) that may be used in the present invention may be secondary aliphatic amine derivatives or quaternized tertiary group containing at least one anionic group, for example a carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate group, and in which the aliphatic group or at least one of the aliphatic groups is a straight or branched chain comprising from 8 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0050] Mention may in particular be made of (C8-C2o)alkylbetaines, sulfobetaines, (C8-C20 alkyl)amido(C2-C8 alkyl)betaines and (C8-C20 alkyl)amido(C2-C8 alkyl)sulfobetaines.

[0051] Among the (C8-C20)alkylbetaines, mention may be made of behenylbetaine, cetylbetaine, cocoylbetaine, decylbetaine. Among the alkylbetaines, cocoylbetaine is preferred, for example the products sold by the company Rhodia under the brand Mirataine® BB / FLA.

[0052] Among the optionally quaternized secondary or tertiary aliphatic amine derivatives that may be used, mention may also be made of the products of the respective structures (A1) and (A2) below:

[0053] (Al) Ra-CON(Z)CH2 (CH2)m-N+(Rb)(Rc)(CH2COO)

[0054] in which:

[0055] R, represents a C10-C30 alkyl or alkenyl group derived from an acid Ra-COOH preferably present in hydrolyzed coconut oil, a heptyl group, a nonyl group or an undecyl group,

[0056] Rb represents a [3-hydroxyethyl,

[0057] Rc represents a carboxymethyl group;

[0058] m is equal to 0, 1 or 2,

[0059] Z represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyethyl or carboxymethyl group;

[0060] (A2) Ra -CON(Z)CH2 (CH2)m -N(B)(B')

[0061] in which:

[0062] B represents -CH2CH2OX', with X' representing -CH2-COOH, CH2-COOZ', CH2CH 2-COOH, -CH2CH2-COOZ', or a hydrogen atom,

[0063] B' represents -(CH2)z-Y', with z = 1 or 2, and Y' represents -COOH, -COOZ', -CH2-CHOH-SO3H or -CH2-CHOH-SO3Z',

[0064] m is equal to 0, 1 or 2,

[0065] Z represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyethyl or carboxymethyl group,

[0066] Z' represents an ion resulting from an alkali or alkaline-earth metal, such as sodium, potassium or magnesium; an ammonium ion; or an ion resulting from an organic amine and in particular from an amino alcohol, such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine and triethanolamine, monoisopropanolamine, diisopropanolamine or triisopropanolamine, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane,

[0067] Ra' represents a Cio-C3o alkyl or alkenyl group of an acid Ra'COOH preferably present in linseed oil or hydrolyzed coconut oil, an alkyl group, in particular a Cp alkyl group, and its iso form, or an unsaturated Cp group.

[0068] Compounds corresponding to formula (Al) may be preferred.

[0069] Among the compounds corresponding to formula (Al), we can cite cocamidopropylbetaine, for example the product sold under the brand name Dehyton PK 45 by Cognis (BASF).

[0070] Compounds of formula (A3) can also be used:

[0071] (A3) Ra-NH-CH(Y”)-(CH2)nC(O)-NH-(CH2)n’-N(Rd)(Re)

[0072] in which:

[0073] - Ra”represents a C10-C30 alkyl or alkenyl group of an acid Ra”-C(O)OH preferably present in linseed oil or hydrolyzed coconut oil;

[0074] - Y” represents the group -C(O)OH, -C(O)OZ”, -CH2-CH(OH)-SO3H or the group -CH2-CH(OH)-SO3-Z”, with Z” representing a cationic counterion resulting from an alkali or alkaline earth metal, such as sodium, an ammonium ion or an ion resulting from an organic amine;

[0075] - Rd and Represent, independently of one another, a C1-C4 alkyl radical or hydroxyalkyl; and

[0076] - n and n' designate, independently of one another, an integer ranging from 1 to 3.

[0077] Among the compounds corresponding to formula (A3), we may notably cite the compound classified in the CTFA dictionary under the name sodium diethylaminopropyl cocoaspartamide, such as that sold by the company Chimex under the name Chimexane HB.

[0078] Preferably, the amphoteric surfactants may be chosen from (C8-C20)alkylbetaines, (C8-C20)alkylamido(C1-C6)alkylbetaines and mixtures thereof.

[0079] Preferably, the amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant may be chosen from cocamidopropylbetaine, cocoylbetaine or a mixture thereof.

[0080] The at least one amphoteric surfactant (B-2) may be present in the composition according to the present invention in the composition in an amount of 0.5 to 20% by weight, such as 0.5 to 10% by weight, or 1 to 6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the surfactant may preferably comprise a combination of anionic surfactant and amphoteric surfactant, preferably in an amount of 1 to 40% by weight, such as 5 to 30% by weight, or 10 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. More preferably, the surfactant of the invention contains a combination of an anionic sulfate surfactant and a betaine surfactant, such as a combination sodium laureth sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine. Without being limited to any known theory, it is believed that such a combination may be particularly beneficial for the cleaning ability of the shampoo, especially when the cationic polymer (A) is incorporated. Thickening agent (C)

[0082] As a shampoo, it is preferable that the present composition can be easily and uniformly distributed on the hair, or the hair together with the scalp. Accordingly, a thickening agent may preferably be incorporated into the composition according to the present invention, so as to adjust the viscosity of the resulting product and to facilitate the lamellar distribution or the formation of a uniform film of the composition on the hair or the hair together with the scalp.

[0083] Thickening agents are those that increase the viscosity of the composition without significantly altering the effectiveness of one or more of the active ingredients of the composition. Thickening agents may also increase the stability of the composition.

[0084] Non-limiting examples of thickening agents include carboxylic acid polymers, crosslinked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides and gums.

[0085] Examples of the carboxylic acid polymer include a crosslinking compound containing one or more monomers derived from acrylic acid, substituted acrylic acid, and salts and esters of these acrylic acids and substituted acrylic acid, wherein the crosslinking agent contains two or more carbon atoms - The carbon double bond is derived from a polyol. Examples of commercially available carboxylic acid polymers include a carbomer, which is a homopolymer of acrylic acid crosslinked with sucrose or an allyl ether of pentaerythritol (e.g., BF Goodrich's Carbopol 900 range).

[0086] Non-limiting examples of polyacrylamide polymers including nonionic polyacrylamide polymers, including branched or unbranched substituted polymers, include polyacrylamides, isoparaffins and laureth-7 acrylamide. And substituted multiblock copolymers of acrylamide with acrylic acid and substituted acrylic acid.

[0087] Non-limiting examples of polysaccharides include cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethylcellulose, cellulose acetate propionate, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium cellulose sulfate, and mixtures thereof. Another example is an alkyl-substituted cellulose in which the hydroxyl group of the polymer Cellulosic polymer is hydroxyalkylated (preferably hydroxyethylated or hydroxypropylated) to form a hydroxyalkylated cellulose, which is then modified with a straight or branched chain C10-C30 alkyl group via an ether linkage. These polymers are typically ethers of straight or branched chain C10-C30 alcohols with hydroxyalkylated celluloses. Other useful polysaccharides include linear scleroglucans comprising (1-3)-linked glucose units, in which each of the three units has a (1-6)-linked glucose.

[0088] Non-limiting examples of gums include gum arabic, agar, algin, alginic acid, ammonium alginate, amylopectin, calcium alginate, calcium carrageenan, carnitine, carrageenan, dextrin, gelatin, guar gum, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hectorite, hyaluronic acid, hydrated silica, hydroxypropyl chitosan, hydroxypropyl guar, karaya gum, seaweed, locust bean gum, natto gum, potassium alginate, potassium carrageenan, propylene glycol alginate, sclerotium gum, sodium carboxymethyl dextran, sodium carrageenan, tragacanth, xanthan gum and their mixtures.

[0089] The thickening agent may be present in the composition according to the present invention in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 5% by weight, preferably ranging from 0.05% to 3% by weight, or preferably ranging from 0.1% to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Silicone oil (D)

[0090] The present composition may optionally comprise at least one silicone oil. For the purposes of the present invention, the term “silicone oil” denotes an oil comprising at least one silicon atom, and in particular at least one Si-O group.

[0091] Of course, a composition according to the invention or envisaged according to a process of the invention may contain a mixture of silicone oils only partly consisting of such an oil.

[0092] The silicone oils which can be used in the compositions according to the invention can be volatile and / or non-volatile. Volatile silicone oils

[0093] According to a first embodiment, the compositions according to the invention comprise at least one volatile silicone oil.

[0094] The volatile silicone oil which can be used in the invention can be chosen from silicone oils having in particular a viscosity at 25°C less than or equal to 8 centistokes (cSt) (8 x 106 m2 / s).

[0095] Furthermore, the volatile silicone oil that can be used in the invention can preferably be chosen from silicone oils having a flash point of between 40°C and 102°C, preferably having a flash point greater than 55°C and less than or equal to 95°C, and preferably ranging from 65°C to 95°C. Non-volatile silicone oils

[0096] According to a second embodiment, the compositions according to the invention may comprise at least one non-volatile silicone oil.

[0097] The non-volatile silicone oil that can be used in the invention can be chosen from silicone oils having a viscosity at 25°C greater than or equal to 9 centistokes (cSt) (9 x 106 m2 / s) and less than 800,000 cSt, preferably between 50 and 600,000 cSt, preferably between 100 and 500,000 cSt. The viscosity of this silicone can be measured according to the ASTM D-445 standard.

[0098] Among these silicone oils, two types of oils can be distinguished depending on whether or not they are phenyl oils.

[0099] As a representation of these non-volatile linear silicone oils, mention may be made of polydimethylsiloxanes (dimethicones), alkyl dimethicones, vinylmethyl methicones, as well as silicones modified by aliphatic groups, optionally fluorinated, or by functional groups such as hydroxyl, thiol and / or amine groups.

[0100] The silicones modified with amine groups which are particularly preferred according to the invention are polysiloxanes comprising amino groups, such as amodimethicones or trimethylsilylamodimethicones.

[0101] The silicone oil may be present in the composition according to the present invention in an amount ranging from 0.1% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.5% to 10% by weight and more particularly from 1% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0102] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the present composition may be free of the silicone oil (D). Solvent

[0103] The composition according to the invention may advantageously comprise one or more solvent(s), for example water and / or an organic solvent. Water

[0104] The composition according to the invention may advantageously comprise water in variable quantities. For example, the water is used in a content greater than or equal to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The water content of the low-viscosity composition according to the invention is preferably between 40% and 90%. % by weight, more preferably between 50% and 85% by weight, or between 60% and 80% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Organic solvent

[0105] The composition according to the invention may also comprise one or more organic solvents, preferably water-soluble organic solvents (solubility greater than or equal to 5% in water at 25°C and at atmospheric pressure).

[0106] Examples of organic solvents that may be mentioned include linear or branched, and preferably saturated, monoalcohols or diols comprising 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, hexylene glycol (2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol), neopentyl glycol and 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol and propylene glycol; aromatic alcohols such as phenylethyl alcohol; polyols containing more than two hydroxyl functions, such as glycerol; polyol ethers, for example monomethyl, monoethyl and monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or its ethers, for example monomethyl ether of propylene glycol; as well as diethylene glycol alkyl ethers, in particular C1-C4 alkyl ethers, for example diethylene glycol monoethyl ether or monobutyl ether, alone or in mixture.

[0107] The organic solvents, when present, may represent between 0 and 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition according to the invention, and preferably between 0.1 and 15% by weight, or between 0.3 and 5% by weight. According to one embodiment of the present invention, no alcohol, in particular polyol, is intentionally added to the composition of the invention as an organic solvent. For example, the composition according to the present invention may be free of any polyol. Additional additives

[0108] According to various embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are intended for application to keratin fibers, such as the skin or hair. In accordance with these embodiments, the compositions of the present invention may comprise various ingredients conventionally useful in compositions for cleaning keratin fibers, such as active ingredients, humectants, fatty substances, anti-dandruff agents, antiseborrheic agents, agents for preventing hair loss and / or promoting hair regrowth, vitamins and provitamins, including panthenol, sunscreens, sequestrants, plasticizers, acidifying agents, opacifiers, pearlescent or pearlescent agents, antioxidants, hydroxy acids, perfumes and preservatives.

[0109] A non-exhaustive list of these ingredients is contained in US Patent Application Publication No. 2004 / 0170586, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. reference. Further examples of these ingredients can be found in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (9th ed. 2002).

[0110] A person skilled in the art will take care to choose the optional additional additives and / or their quantity in such a way that the advantageous properties of the composition according to the invention are not, or are not substantially, affected by the envisaged addition.

[0111] These additives may be variously selected by those skilled in the art in order to prepare a composition which exhibits the desired properties, for example, consistency or texture. In particular, the additives, if used, and their amounts are determined particularly according to the specific products / applications thereof, for example, lotion, leave-in conditioner, shampoo, cream, conditioner with rinsing, emulsion and the like.

[0112] These additives may be present in the composition in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 90% based on the total weight of the composition and further from 0.1% to 50% (if present), including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges. Method and use

[0113] The composition according to the present invention can generally be prepared according to the general knowledge of a person skilled in the art. Nevertheless, it is understood that a person skilled in the art can choose the preparation method, on the basis of his general knowledge, taking into account the nature of the constituents used, for example their solubility in the vehicle, and the application envisaged for the compositions or the kit.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the composition according to the present invention can be used for cleaning keratin fibers, in particular hair, or hair with the scalp. This use can be manifested as a process for cleaning keratin fibers, in particular hair, comprising the step of applying to said keratin fibers the composition of the present invention.

[0115] The composition according to the present invention is preferably useful for manufacturing a shampoo product. The invention will be illustrated in more detail by the following examples, which present particularly advantageous embodiments.

[0116] Although the numerical ranges and parameters defining the general scope of the present invention are approximations, the numerical values ​​indicated in the specific examples are reported as accurately as possible. However, any numerical value by nature contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective measurements. The following examples are intended to illustrate the present invention without limiting its scope. Examples

[0117] The quantities / concentrations of ingredients in the compositions / formulas described below have been expressed in % by weight, relative to the total weight of each composition / formula.

[0118] The materials not specified here were all commercially available. Example 1

[0119] Compositions A1-A2, and comparative composition B, in Tables 1 and 2, were respectively formulated:

[0120] [Tables 1] INCI name Composition Al Composition A2 Comparative composition B SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (TEXAPON N 701, from BASF) 19.8 19.8 19.8 COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (DEHYTON PK 45, from BASF) 3.9 3.9 3.9 HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROX YPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (JAGUAR C 162 SGI, from RHODIA (SO LVAY)) 0.25 0.25 0.25 POLYQUATERNIUM-67 (SOFTCAT POLYMER SL-100, from DO W) 0.1 0 POLYQUATERNIUM-7 0.2 CARBOMER (CARBOPOL 980 POLYMER, from LUB RIZOL) 0.36 0.36 0.36 HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLU LOSE (METHOCEL E 4 M PREMIUM, from DO W) 0.1 0.1 0.1 DIMETHICONE (and) AMODIMETHIC ONE (and) TRIDECETH-10 (and) PEG-100 STEARATE (and) STEARETH-6 (and) TR IDECETH-3 (BELSIL DADM 5050E, from WACKER) 2.4 2.4 2.4 DIMETHICONOL (and) TEA-DODECYL BENZENESULFONATE (BELSIL DM 6011E, from WACKER) 1 1 1 WATER QS to 100 QS to 100 QS to 100

[0121] The compositions A1, A2 and B listed above were prepared according to a manufacturing process known in the art.

[0122] Compositions A1, A2 and B were obtained in the form of a shampoo product according to the present invention. Example 2

[0123] Compositions A1, A2 and B were evaluated. Equivalent samples of 6g, 27cm Chinese hair strands were used. The same DIASTRON MTT175 device, but with different parts, was used for two tests: TOUCHAIR test (for average friction force (reported in N)) and DETANGLE test (for average disentangling force (reported in N)), according to standard procedures for both device tests. For each of the tests, a relatively lower value represented a better result. The evaluation was carried out according to the following steps:

[0124] 1) All hair strands were washed twice with the compositions cleaning agents Al, A2 and B (1.6g + 1.2g / 6g strand of hair) according to procedure RC-MCLOIP-003B;

[0125] 2) Then, the friction force was measured for all the wicks with the test TOUCHAIR in wet condition;

[0126] 3) All the strands of hair were grouped into groups with force of similar mean wet friction and its standard deviation;

[0127] 4) The wicks were respectively treated with all the products according to the standard procedures but with 2 applications (dosage: 1.6g + 1.2g);

[0128] 5) Then, the friction force was measured for all the wicks with the test TOUCHAIR in wet condition;

[0129] 6) The hair strands were dried naturally overnight and stored in a H&T chamber (23°C, 50% RH);

[0130] 7) Then the friction force was measured again for all the wicks with the TOUCHAIR test in dry conditions;

[0131] 8) All strands of hair pass through the wind in the T&H room (10 min) to generate tangles;

[0132] 9) The detangling force was measured with the Detangle test in dry condition;

[0133] 10) The hair strands were twisted in a blender with water (10s for each) to create tangles;

[0134] 11) The disentanglement force was measured with the wet Detangle test in wet condition wet.

[0135] The results are shown in Table 2 below.

[0136] [Tables2] Results Composition Al Composition A2 Comparative composition B Dry smooth (N) 1.67 1.62 2.32 Wet smooth (N) 1.94 2.24 2.2 Dry detangling (N) 10.53 7.83 4.07 Wet detangling (N) 2.92 4.5 5.16

[0137] Referring to Table 2, it was observed that compositions A1 and A2 exhibited relatively better performances than composition B.

Claims

Claims

1. A composition for cleaning keratin fibers, comprising the following components (A) at least one cationic polymer, comprising (A1) a cationic cellulose copolymer selected from the group consisting of Polyquaternium-6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 39, 47, 55, 67 and 76 together with (A-2) a guar gum comprising cationic trialkylammonium groups; (B) a surfactant comprising (B1) at least sodium laureth sulfate, and (B-2) at least cocoylamidopropyl betaine; (C) at least one thickening agent; and (D) optionally, at least one silicone oil.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the (A-2) guar gum comprising cationic trialkylammonium groups is guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride.

3. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the silicone oil (D) is present and selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxanes; Cl-10 alkyl dimethicones; vinylmethyl methicones; amodimethicones and trimethylsilylamodimethicones.

4. Shampoo product comprising the composition according to one of the preceding claims.

5. Use of the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3 in the cleaning of keratin fibers.