Spiral shampoo wrap

Abstract

The biodegradable hair washing wrap with towel off shampoo solution that enables a thorough clean without the requirement of additional water. The wrap may passed UK Cosmetic Regulation 2009 / 1223. The

Description

There is a growing need for innovative hygienic solutions with the intention to improve patient well being and aid in the growing pressure of the NHS. More recently it has become a priority to manufacture as many cost effective, eco friendly products as possible. There's a huge amount of plastic waste and as a reflection of social awareness and call to market, more and more eco friendly sources and packaging are replacing the day to day products on the shelves. This tends to be found in retail for consumers but there is very little improvement for professionals in the healthcare industry due to the sterile nature of products required. The NHS has made a commitment in October 2020 to become the first health service in the world to reach carbon net zero in response to climate change*. Currently there is a huge amount of non recyclable waste throughout the NHS - Based on 2017 data supplied by NHS Supply Chain, in the NHS, over 630 million individual wipes* delivered into the NHS. These are usually plastic based and used for cleaning the body with no real solution to clean the hair without costly hours of heated water, washing bed sheets and other single use disposable plastic based wash caps. Caps are ordinarily layers of non woven absorbent plastic based material glued to a sheet of plastic that once used, remains non-recyclable and extremely wasteful. Another alternate is for aerosols foaming / dry cleaners with implications that include flammable substances control and increased insurance rates with the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH)*. It became quite clear that there is a call for cost effective, eco friendly personal hygiene alleviating staff hours and providing an eco friendly wash. The concept of the Shampoo Wrap came to fruition and development started straight away. A biodegradable wrap saturated in a finely balanced foaming formula for the use of cleaning hair with no additional water required. This is a product that is completely unique in operation and method. Simply spiral the material around the head of the patient and massage (see Fig 4). When the formula begins to activate a foaming solution is formed lifting dirt, grease and odours out of the hair and into the foam (see Fig 5). Finish by towel drying (see Fig 6) which absorbs the solution and consequently any dirt and grease. The towel removes any build up leaving clean, conditioned hair. This is a solution to all of the problems faced for those who struggle with any mobility ailment, cancer, suffer with Alzheimer and dementia or convalescing after operation. There were many issues found during the development process that had to be considered during the trials of the formulation and a substantial amount of work providing the best wash combining with cellulose material. 19 02 25 A major issue to face with cellulose became apparent - When any water based substance is combined with biodegradable material it will degrade the fibres as they are natural and one of the most nurturing hosts for the development of pathogens is water. I therefore had to develop a finely balanced water based shampoo with an attuned preservative base and effective pH level. The base will stay effective on biodegradable material such as viscose and other forms of cellulose and minimise the degrading of any natural fibres. Not only will it remain effective on these materials it is also unlikely to cause any irritation to skin, it is vegan friendly and remains biodegradable. As part of the development of the formula it had to conform with the UK Cosmetics Regulation 2009 / 1223 namely passing a challenge test - Preservative Efficacy Test Report - ISO 11930:2019, Stability test, Compatibility test and a Cosmetics Product Safety Report (CPSR). Part of the CPSR is to review the formula for it's potential to irritate the skin, sensitisers or photos sensitisers. Check for available systemic or sub chronic toxicity and a review of the structure of the chemistry for each ingredient with the likely hood of genotoxicity, reproductive effects and carcinogenicity. No animal testing was conducted on the formulation. The CSPR confirms this formula is above standards and is unlikely to degrade deeming the final product SAFE. When developing the formula it took a number of iterations to ensure consistent quality. It's optional for the Wraps to be microwaved for a warm wash, this however can affect the odour. A number of different fragrance oils had to be trialled before finding the perfect fragrance and acidity to aid in the pH preservation of the formula. The fragrance oil volume must not overpower the user and provide a pleasant wash. This would also have a like for like relationship with the thickness and quality of the material, being disposable it would need to be thick and absorbent enough to interact and hold enough formula but remain cost effective and accessible for use within the NHS. A test of volume saturation and gsm per wipe was trialled to affect the hair in the same way. Too little formula and the wrap would provide an insufficient wash, too much formula leaving product build up and the user feeling unclean with a sticky residue. The next issue to resolve was the condition of the hair after operation of the Wrap. Namely the level of surfactant within the formula and it's foaming activity once combined with the biodegradable material. Too low and the formula would not foam sufficiently enough to exfoliate the hair lifting dirt and grease to the surface. Too much and the formula would leave the hair heavy and unclean. After several iterations I found the formula that worked well but needed a nourishing aspect so finalised by adding Vitamin E (tocopherol). Tocopherol reduces lipid per-oxidation and oxidative stress, strengthening the skin and hair for a well balanced effective formula. What was left as per the Abstract is the perfect functioning formula that is biodegradable material compatible with enough foaming action and fragrance that can be easily removed once used by towel drying. Finally following a compatibility test it was found a PE material for packaging was slightly porous and therefore absorbs some of the moisture from the Wrap. A combination of PET and PE materials had to be used to encase the wrap reducing any loss in moisture without any effect on the cellulose material. Raw material summary - Wrap Formulation - 19 02 25 Biodegradable Wrap - Cellulose 30 - 200gsm Formula composition compound summary 19 02 25 Water Molecular Formula: H2O Synonyms: Water, 7732-18-5, Distilled Water, Dihydrogen oxide, Aqua Molecular Weight: 18.015g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Water appears as a clear, nontoxic liquid composed of hydrogen and oxygen, essential for life and the most widely used solvent. Include water in a mixture to learn how it could react with other chemicals in then mixture. CAMEO Chemicals Water is a hydride consisting of an oxygen atom that is covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms it has a role as an amphiprotic solvent, a member of a greenhouse gas, a human metabolite, a saccharomyces cervisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite is an oxygen hydride, mononuclear parent hydride and an inorganic hydroxy compound. It is a conjugate base of an oxonium. It is a conjugate acid of a hydroxide. ChEBI Water (chemical formulaH2O) is transported fluid which forms the word's streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of organisms. As a chemical compound, a water molecule contains one oxygen and hydrogen atoms that are connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at standard ambient temperature and pressure, but it often co-exists on earth with it's solid state,m Ice and gaseous state, steam (water vapour) Drug Bank Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate Molecular Formula:C18H41NO7S (C12H26O4SC6H15NO3) Synonyms:Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate, 139-96-8, TEA-Lauryl Sulfate, Dodecyl Sulfate Triethanolamine Salt Molecular Weight: : 415.6g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description::Dodecyl sulfate (triethanolamine salt) is a colourless liquid with a mild odour and mixes with water U.S Coast Guard 1999, Chemical Hazard Response Information System (CHRIS) - Hazardous Chemical Data. Commandant Instruction 16465. 12C. Washington D.C. US Government Printing Office CAMEO Chemicals 19 02 25 Propylene Glycol Molecular Formula: C3H8O2(CH3CHOHCH2OH) Synonyms: Propylene glycol, 57-55-6, 1,2 propanediol, propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-propylene glycol Molecular Weight: 76.09g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid substance that absorbs water. Propylene Glycol is also used to make polyester compounds, and as a base for deicing solutions. Propylene glycol is used by the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries as an antifreeze when leakage might lead to contact with food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is generally recognised as safe for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colours and flavours and in the paint and plastics industries. Propylene glycol is also used to create artificial smoke or fog used in fire-fighting training and in theatrical productions. Other names for propylene glycol are 1,2-dihydroxypropane, 1,2-propanediol, methyl glycol and trimethyl glycol. Propylene glycol is clear, colourless, slightly syrupy liquid at room temperature. It may exist in air in the vapour form. Propylene glycol is practically odourless and tasteless. Agency for toxic substances and disease registry (ATSDR) Thick Odorless colorless liquid. Mixes with Water. (USCG, 1999) U.S Coast Guard 1999, Chemical Hazard Response Information System (CHRIS) -Hazardous Chemical Data. Commandant Instruction 16465. 12C. Washington D.C. US Government Printing Office Propane-1,2-diol is the simplest members of the class propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. A colourless, viscous hygroscopic, low melting point (-59C) agent, and high boiling point (188C) liquid with low toxicity, it is used as a solvent, emulsifying agent and antifreeze. It has a role as a protic solvent, an allergen, a human xenobiotic metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a member of propane-1,2-diols and glycol. ChEBI A clear, colorless, viscous organic solvent and diluent used in pharmaceutical preparations DrugBank; Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Propylene Glycol is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655). E.coli Metabolome Database (ECMDB) Propylene Glycol is a natural product found in Vitis vinifera and Arabidopsis thalina with data available. LOTUS - the natural products occurrence database Propylene Glycol is a propanediol that exists as a clear colorless and hygroscopic liquid and consists of propane where the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are substituted by hydroxyl groups. Propylene Glycol is used as an organic solvent and diluent ion pharmaceuticals and many other industrial applications. NCI thesaurus (NCIt) 19 02 25 Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol is an organic compound (a diol alcohol), usually a tasteless, odorless and colorless clear oily liquid that is hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone and chloroform. It is manufactured by the hydration of propylene oxide. Propylene glycol is used as a solvent for intravenous, oral and topical pharmaceutical preparations. It is generally considered safe. However in large doses it can be toxic, especially if given over a short period of time. Intravenous lorazepam contains the largest amount of propylene glycol of commonly used drugs. In adults with normal liver and kidney function, the terminal half-life of propylene glycol ranges from 1.4 to 3.3 hours. Propylene glycol is metabolized byu the liver to form lactate and acetate and pyruvate. The nonmetabolized drug is excreted in the urine mainly as the glucuronide conjugate, approximately 12 to 45 percent is excreted unchanged in urine. Renal clearance decreases as the dose administered increase (390ml / minute / 173m2 at a dose of 5g / day but only 144ml / minute / 173m2 at a dose of 21 g / day). These data suggest that renal clearance decline at higher propylene glycol dose because of saturation of proximal tubular secretion of the drug. As an acceptable level of propylene glycol has not been defined, the clinical implication of propylene glycol level is unclear. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a maximum consumption of 25 mg / kg / day (1.8 / day for a 75kg male) of propylene glycol when used as a food additive, but this limit does not address its use as a drug solvent. No maximum dose is recommended in the literature for intravenous therapy with propylene glycol intoxication occurs at much higher dose than WHO dose limit and is exclusive to pharmacological exposure. Propylene glycol toxicity includes development of serum hyperosmolality, lactic acidosis, and kidney failure. It has been suggested that proximal tubular necrosis is the cause of acute kidney injury from propylene glycol. Along these lines proximal tubular cell injury occurs in cultured human cells exposed to propylene glycol. Acute tubular necrosis was described with propylene glycol toxicity in a case of concomitant administration of intravenous lorazepam and trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole. Propylene glycol induced intoxication can also mimic sepsis or systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Patients suspected of having sepsis with negative cultures should be a valuated for propylene glycol toxicity if they have been exposed to high dose lorazapam or other medications containing solvent (A7897) Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB) Propylene glycol is a metabolite found in or produced by saccharomyces cervisiae Yeast metabolome Database (YMDB) 19 02 25 Benzyl Alcohol Molecular Formula: C7H8O (C6H2CH2OH) Synonyms: Benzyl Alcohol, 100-51-6, Phenylmethanol, Benzenemethanol, phenylcarbinol Molecular Weight: 108.14g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Benzyl Alcohol appears as a clear colourless liquid with a pleasesant odour. Slightly denser than water. Flashpoint 194F. Boiling point 401F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. CAMEO CHEMICALS Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxymethyl substituent. It has a role as a solvent, metabolite, an antioxidant and a fragrance. ChEBI Benzyl alcohol is a metabolite found in or produced Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655). E.coli Metabolome Database (ECMDB) Benzyl Alcohol is a pediculicide. FDA Pharm Classes Benzyl Alcohol is a natural product found in Eupatoriumcannabinum,Vitis rotundifolia, and other organisms with data available. LOTUS - the natural occurrence database. Benzyl alcohol is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast Metabolome Database (YMDB) A colorless liquid with a sharp burning taste and slight odor. It is used as a local anaesthetic and to reduce pain associated with LIDOCAINE injection. Also it is used in the manufacture of benzyl compounds, as a pharmaceutic aid and in perfumery and flavouring. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 8 CocamidoPropyl Betaine Molecular Formula: C19H38N2O3 Synonyms: Cocamidopropyl Betaine,4292-10-8,61789-40-0,86438-79-1,Lauroylamide propyl betaine Molecular Weight: 342.5gmol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mixture of closely related organic compounds derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine that typically acts as an amphoteric surfactant in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a zwitterionic ammonium compound and fatty acid amide that contains a long hydrocarbon chain and a polar group at each end. Cocoamidopropyl betaine is used as a foam booster in shampoos, emulsifying agent, thickener, antistatic agent and rarely an antiseptic agent. Impurities formed during the manufacturing process are thought to increase the prevalence of contact sensitization and mild skin irritations. DrugBank 19 02 25 Dehydroacetic Acid Molecular Formula: C8H8O4 Synonyms: Dehyrdroacetic Acid, 520-45-6, 3-acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione,methylacetopyronone, biocide 470F Molecular Weight: 168.15g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Dehydroacetic acid is a pyran-2,4-dione substituted at position 3 by an acetyl group and at position 6 by a methyl group. A fungicide and a bactericide it is used primarily in processed fruit and vegetables. It has a role as a fungicide, an antibacterial agent and a plasticiser. It is pyran-2,4-dione and a ketone. ChEBI Benzoic Acid 19 02 25 Molecular Formula: C7H6O2 (C6H5COOH) Synonyms: Benzoic Acid, 65-85-0, Dracylic Acid, Benzenecarboxylic acid, Carboxybenzene Molecular Weight: 122.12g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Benzoic acid appears as a white crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the potential for environmental damage if released. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other chemicals, as food preservative, and for other uses CAMEO Chemicals Benzoic acid is a compound comprising a benzene ring core carrying a carboxylic add substituent. It has a role in antimicrobialfood preservative, an EC3.1.1.3. (triacylglycerol lipase) in hibitor,an EC1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15- lipoxygenase) ninhibitor, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite, an algal metabolite and a drub allergen. It is a conjugate acid of benzoate. ChEBI A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is a conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid. As the sodium salt form, sodium benzoate is used as a treatment for urea cycle disorders due to its ability to bind amino adds. This leads to excretion of these amino acids and a decrease in ammonia levels. Research shows that sodium benzoate may be beneficial as an add-on therapy (Igram / day) in schizophrenia. Total Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale scores dropped by 21% compared to placebo. DrugBank Edate Disodium Molecular Formula: C10H14N2Na2O8 Synonyms: Edetate Disodium, 139-33-3, EDTA Disodium Salt, Disodium Edetate Molecular Weight: 336.21g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Edate disodium anhydrous is a polyvalent agent used to treat hypercalcemia and digitalis toxicity associated ventricular arrhythmias DrugBank A chelating Agent that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations such as Calcium. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 19 02 25 10 Sorbic Acid Molecular Formula: C6H8O2 (CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH) Synonyms: Sorbic Acid, 110-44-1, (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid Molecular Weight: 112.13g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Sorbic Acid appears as a white powder or crystals, Melting point 134.5C Slightly acidic and astringent taste with faint odor. CAMEO Chemicals Sorbic acid is a hexadienoic acid with double bonds at C-2 andC-4; it has four geometric isomers, of which the trans, trans-form is naturally occurring. It is a hexadienoic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acid, a medium-chain fatty acid and an alpha, beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic add. It is a conjugate add of a sorbate. ChEBI Sorbic Acid is a natural Product found in prunus domestica and schisandra chinensis with data available LOTUS - the natural occurrence database (2E, 4E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid is a preservative for many foodstuffs. Generally used as K salt or (less frequently) as Ca salt. (2E, 4E)-2,4-hexadienoic add is an antimicrobial agent against a wide variety of microorganisms, especially yests adnmoulds. (2E, 4E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid is a preservative action more efficient in acidic foods. Typical usage levels 500 - 2000ppm (2E, 4E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid belongs tot he family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids. These are fatty acids whose chain contains at least one CC double bond. Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB) Sorbic acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast Metabolome Database (YMDB) Mold and Yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Sodium Benzoate Molecular Formula: C7H5O2Na, C7H5NaO2, C6H5COONa, NaC6H5COO Synonyms: Sodium Benzoate, 532-32-1, Antimol, Sobenate,Benzoic Acid, Sodium Salt Molecular Weight: 144.01g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Sodium benzoate is an organic sodium salt resulting from the replacement of the proton from the carboxy group of benzoic acid by a sodium ion. It has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative, a drug allergen, an EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, an EC3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor, an algal metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite and a plant metabolite. It contains a Bensoate. ChEBI The sodium salt of benzoic acid. It is used as ana antifungal preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and foods. It may also be used as a test for liver function. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Potassium Sorbate Molecular Formula: C6H7O2K, C6H7KO2 Synonyms: Potassium Sorbate, 24634-61-5, 590-00-1, Sorbistat potassium, Potassium (E,E)-sorbate Molecular Weight: 150.22g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt having sorbate as the counterion. It has a role as a n antimicrobial food preservative. It contains (E,E)-sorbate ChEBI Mold and Yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 19 02 25 gamma-Tocopherol Molecular Formula:C28H48O2 Synonyms: gamma-Tocopherol, 54-28-4, D-gamma-Tocopherol, (+)-gamma-Tocopherol, 7,8-Dimethyltocol Molecular Weight: 416.7g / mol Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) Description: Gamma-tocopherol is a tocopherol in which th echroman-6-ol core is substituted by methyl groups at positions 7 and 8. It is found particularly in maize (corn) oil and soya bean (soybean) oils. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a food antioxidant and an algal metabolite. It is a vitamin E and a tocopherol. ChEBI gamma-tocopherol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00836368 (in Vitro Basophil Responsiveness to Allergen Challenge After Gamma-tocopherol Supplementatino in allergic Asthmatics) DrugBank gamma-Tocopherol is a natural product found in hypericum perfoliatum, Huypericm tomentosum, and other organisms with data available LOTUS-the natural products occurrence database Patent Application VE#001 Drawings Fig 1: Cellulose Material Plans to make available in 3 sizes Volume of Biodegradable compatible formula saturating the wipes. Please note alternate sizes may come to fruition on acceptance of Patent using the same biodegradable compatable formula. Fig 2: Spiral around the hair and massage into foamy lather, lifting any dirt, odours, grease etc into spiral wrap real time. Fig 3: Towel dry to remove build up leaving soft, clean hair. Fig 4: Spiral the wrap around the scalp. Fig 5: Massage into foaming lather. LO Fig 6: Towel dry leaving soft, clean hair. CM

Claims

aims1) A biodegradable no rinse shampoo formulation compatible with 100% biodegradable material providing a sufficient hair wash, that requires no additional water or rinsing. For convalescing situations, replacing single use plastics.2) According to claim 1 a rinse free Shampoo formula solution that is uniquely compatible with biodegradable material successfully continuing to remain active at a preservative antimicrobial level. The formula remains sufficient to successfully pass cosmetic standards regulations that is developed and passes ISO 11930:2019 in line with UK Cosmetic Regulation 2009 / 1223. A formula that has been developed with a required preservative efficacy without containing biocidal components according to UK Biocidal Regulations and remains classified a cosmetic product.3) A biodegradable hair washing wrap that does not breach any levels of systemic or sub chronic toxicity and is not deemed unlikely of genotoxicity, reproductive effects or carcinogenicity.19 02 254) A biodegradable hair washing wrap according to claim 1 that is microwaveable and remains unaffected by the increase in temperature without discolouration or distortion of the finely balanced fragrance solution.5) A biodegradable hair washing wrap according to claim 1 that has been formulated to include conditioning agent for the nourishment of skin and hair leaving little to zero residue after use remaining compatible with biodegradable material.6) A biodegradable hair washing wrap according to claim 1 with limited surfactant found within the formulation as to foam sufficient to lift hair debris and grease for the removal by towel without residue.7) A biodegradable hair washing wrap according to claim 1 designed with ample length for the Spiralling technique developed in relation to head size / hair mass (image 2)8) A biodegradable hair washing wrap according to claim 1 enriched with a trialled and approved volume of formulation for the even spread and distribution of shampoo formula to achieve a thorough clean.

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