Hair conditioning composition in a non-aerosol foamer container

Abstract

A hair conditioning composition in a non-aerosol foamer container, comprising the following components (A) to (C), in which the mass ratio (C) / (B) of component (C) to component (B) is 0.0005 or more and 0.40 or less: (A) Cationic surfactant (B) Nonionic surfactants (C) Cationic cellulose

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container. [Background technology]

[0002] In Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, many women have long hair, and the beauty of their hair is a major concern for them. These women aspire to have healthy, shiny, and smooth hair, but they tend to wash their hair infrequently, often only once every two to three days, due to fears of damage from shampooing.

[0003] Hair conditioners are used to give hair shine and smoothness, and they are generally in cream form. However, applying a high-viscosity cream-type hair conditioner to the entire length of long hair requires a large amount of product, takes a long time, and often results in uneven application. Furthermore, while the applied conditioner is rinsed off with water at around 30°C, rinsing off a cream-type product takes time, often leading to insufficient rinsing, and drying also takes time, often leaving a sticky feeling even after drying.

[0004] Therefore, hair conditioners that are applied to the hair in foam form are known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a hair rinse composition for a non-aerosol foam dispensing container that contains amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, and higher alcohols in specific ratios, which can dispense stable foam and rinse smoothly. Patent Document 2 also describes an aerosol hair rinse / treatment system that can be applied to the hair in a short time and contains a mixture of a hair treatment or rinse base composition and a low-boiling point hydrocarbon.

[0005] (Patent Document 1) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-104149 (Patent Document 2) German Patent Application Publication No. 10304721 Specification [Overview of the Initiative]

[0006] The present invention provides a hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container, which contains the following components (A) to (C), and the mass ratio of component (C) to component (B), (C) / (B), is 0.0005 or more and 0.40 or less. (A) Cationic surfactants (B) Nonionic surfactants (C) Detailed description of the invention of cationized cellulose

[0007] Long hair is an object of desire for beauty, but it requires time-consuming daily care, including shampooing, conditioning, and drying. The non-aerosol foam conditioner described in Patent Document 1 still has problems, such as uneven and unstable foam, which can lead to uneven application to long hair, resulting in insufficient conditioning or excessive application. The aerosol foam conditioner described in Patent Document 2 requires the use of low-boiling point hydrocarbons as propellants. Therefore, the container system, including the aerosol dispenser, is not simple and is not environmentally desirable.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention relates to a hair conditioning agent composition that can be dispensed as a uniform and stable foam from a non-aerosol foamer container.

[0009] [Component (A): Cationic surfactant] Examples of cationic surfactants for component (A) include (i) alkyltrimethylammonium salts, (ii) alkoxyalkyltrimethylammonium salts, and (iii) dialkyldimethylammonium salts.

[0010] (i) Alkyltrimethylammonium salt Examples of alkyltrimethylammonium salts include those represented by the following general formula (1). R 1 -N + (CH3)3X - (1) [In the formula, R1 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and X - represents halide ions such as chloride ion and bromide ion; methoxysulfate ion, metocarbonate ion and the like.〕

[0011] Specific examples include cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium methoxysulfate and the like.

[0012] (ii) Alkoxyalkyltrimethylammonium salts Examples of the alkoxyalkyltrimethylammonium salts include those represented by the following general formula (2). R 2 -O-R 3 -N + (CH3)3X - (2) [In the formula, R 2 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R 3 represents an ethylene group or a propylene group which may be substituted with a hydroxy group, and X - represents halide ions such as chloride ion and bromide ion; methoxysulfate ion, metocarbonate ion and the like.〕

[0013] Specific examples include stearoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearoxyethyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearoxyhydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride and the like.

[0014] (iii) Dialkyldimethylammonium salts Examples of the dialkyldimethylammonium salts include those represented by the following general formula (3). (R 4 )2N + (CH3)2X - (3) [In the formula, R 4each independently represents an alkyl group or a benzyl group having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and X - represents halide ions such as chloride ions and bromide ions; methosulfate ions, metocarbonate ions, etc.]]

[0015] Specific examples include dilauryldimethylammonium chloride, distearyldimethylammonium chloride, and the like.

[0016] Among these, from the viewpoints of imparting excellent feel to hair and decomposition stability in the presence of an alkaline agent, (i) alkyltrimethylammonium salts and (iii) dialkyldimethylammonium salts are preferred.

[0017] These cationic surfactants can be used alone or in combination of two or more. The content of component (A) in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 0.25% by mass or more, more preferably 0.80% by mass or more, still more preferably 1.0% by mass or more, and preferably 3.0% by mass or less, more preferably 2.80% by mass or less, still more preferably 2.50% by mass or less, from the viewpoints of reducing friction between hairs and enhancing excellent feel of hair and stability of the composition.

[0018] ]> [Component (B): Nonionic surfactant] Examples of the nonionic surfactant of component (B) include polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ethers, alkyl alkanolamides, alkyl polyglucosides, alkyl glyceryl ethers, and the like.

[0019] [[ID=​​​​​​-O-[(CH2) x -O] n -H (4) [In the formula, R 5 [where x represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group with 8 to 22 carbon atoms, x is the number of 2s or 3s, and n is the average number between 1 and 100.]

[0021] In general formula (4), R 5 The number of carbon atoms in is preferably 10 or more, more preferably 12 or more, and also preferably 20 or less, and more preferably 18 or less, from the viewpoint of improving the stability of the bubbles. Also, n is preferably 2 or more, more preferably 4 or more, and also preferably 80 or less, more preferably 60 or less, and even more preferably 45 or less. When using the component represented by general formula (4) as component (B), one type may be used alone, or two or more types with different n values ​​may be used in combination.

[0022] Specific examples of polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ethers include polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether, polyoxyethylene stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether, polyoxypropylene lauryl ether, polyoxypropylene cetyl ether, polyoxypropylene stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene cetyl ether, and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene stearyl ether.

[0023] As the alkylalkanolamide, one represented by the following general formula (5) can be used.

[0024] [ka]

[0025] [In the formula, R 6 R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 5 to 23 carbon atoms, 7 and R 8Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkanol group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. However, R 7 and R 8 Except when both are hydrogen atoms.

[0026] R 6 The number of carbon atoms is preferably 8 or more, more preferably 10 or more, even more preferably 12 or more, and also preferably 22 or less, more preferably 20 or less, and even more preferably 18 or less, from the viewpoint of improving the stability of the bubbles.

[0027] Specific examples of alkyl alkanolamides include coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide, coconut oil fatty acid diethanolamide, lauric acid isopropanolamide, and oleic acid diethanolamide.

[0028] As alkyl polyglucosides, those having an alkyl group with 6 to 22 carbon atoms and an average degree of condensation of glucoside units of 1 to 7 are preferred from the viewpoint of improving foam stability. Specific examples include octyl polyglucosides, 2-ethylhexyl polyglucosides, decyl polyglucosides, lauryl polyglucosides, myristyl polyglucosides, palmityl polyglucosides, isostearyl polyglucosides, stearyl lauryl polyglucosides, oleyl polyglucosides, and behenyl polyglucosides. Of these, those having an alkyl group with 8 to 18 carbon atoms and an average degree of condensation of glucoside units of 1 to 7, and more preferably 1 to 2, are preferred.

[0029] As for alkyl glyceryl ethers, from the viewpoint of improving foam stability, those in which the alkyl group has 8 or more carbon atoms, more preferably 14 or more, more preferably 30 or less, and more preferably 20 or less, are preferred, and branched alkyl groups are also preferred. Specific examples include isodecyl glyceryl ether, diglyceryl isodecyl ether, 2-ethylhexyl glyceryl ether, isostearyl glyceryl ether, isostearyl pentaerythryl glyceryl ether, and the like.

[0030] Among these nonionic surfactants, alkyl polyglucosides, polyoxyalkylene alkyls, or alkenyl ethers, with alkyl polyglucosides being particularly preferred from the viewpoint of improving foam stability.

[0031] The nonionic surfactant of component (B) can be used alone or in combination of two or more types, but a combination of two or more types is preferred, and it is also preferable that it contains alkyl polyglucoside. From the viewpoint of improving foam stability, the content of component (B) in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 1.2% by mass or more, even more preferably 2% by mass or more, and also preferably 10% by mass or less, more preferably 7% by mass or less, and even more preferably 4% by mass or less.

[0032] The total content of component (A) and component (B) in the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, even more preferably 4% by mass or more, and also preferably 13% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, even more preferably 7% by mass or less, even more preferably 6.5% by mass or less, and even more preferably 6% by mass or less, from the viewpoint of reducing friction between hairs and improving the feel of the hair and the stability of the foam.

[0033] [Ingredient (C): Cationic cellulose] Examples of cationized cellulose include PPG-2 hydroxypropyltrimonium cellulose, marketed as Sofcare C-HP2-W (Kao Corporation); O-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl]hydroxycellulose chloride (INCI name: Polyquaternium-10), marketed as Poise C-60H, Poise C-150L (both from Kao Corporation), Leoguard G, Poise GP (both from Lion Corporation), Polymer JR-125, Poise 400, Poise 30M (all from Dow Chemical Corporation); and hydroxyethylcellulose dimethyldiallylammonium chloride (INCI name: Polyquaternium-4), marketed as Cellcoat H-100, Poise L-200 (AkzoNobel Corporation).

[0034] The content of component (C) in the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.003% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.020% by mass or more, and also preferably 0.60% by mass or less, more preferably 0.50% by mass or less, and even more preferably 0.30% by mass or less, from the viewpoint of improving foam stability, foam appearance, and the excellent feel of the hair.

[0035] Furthermore, the mass ratio (C) / (B) of component (C) to component (B) is 0.0005 or higher, preferably 0.0010 or higher, more preferably 0.0050 or higher, even more preferably 0.0070 or higher, and also 0.400 or lower, preferably 0.250 or lower, more preferably 0.150 or lower, and even more preferably 0.145 or lower, from the viewpoint of improving the excellent feel of the hair, the stability of the foam, and the storage stability.

[0036] Furthermore, the mass ratio (C) / (A) of component (C) to component (A) is preferably 0.0005 or higher, more preferably 0.0010 or higher, even more preferably 0.010 or higher, even more preferably 0.020 or higher, and also preferably 0.300 or lower, more preferably 0.200 or lower, even more preferably 0.120 or lower, even more preferably 0.100 or lower, even more preferably 0.070 or lower, and even more preferably 0.0240 or lower.

[0037] [Ingredient (D): Amphoteric surfactant] The hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention may further contain an amphoteric surfactant as component (D). Examples of amphoteric surfactants include imidazoline, carbobetine, amidebetaine, sulfobetaine, hydroxysulfobetaine, and amidesulfobetaine, with betaine surfactants such as alkyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaine and fatty acid amidopropyl betaine being more preferred, and fatty acid amidopropyl betaine being even more preferred.

[0038] The amphoteric surfactant of component (D) can be used alone or in combination of two or more. The content of component (D) in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 0.50% by mass or more, more preferably 0.75% by mass or more, more preferably 0.95% by mass or more, and also preferably 1.5% by mass or less, more preferably 1.35% by mass or less, and even more preferably 1.26% by mass or less, from the viewpoint of increasing the amount of foam and the stability of the increased foam.

[0039] [Ingredients (E): Other conditioning ingredients] The hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention may contain conditioning components suitable for application to hair. These conditioning components are typically polymers or oils that are soluble or dispersible in the hair conditioning agent composition and adhere to the hair when rinsed or diluted with water or shampoo. Examples of conditioning components include cationic polymers other than component (C), silicones, higher alcohols, and organic conditioning oils.

[0040] • Cationic polymers other than component (C) Cationic polymers are polymers that have a cationic group or a group that can be ionized into a cationic group, and also include amphoteric polymers that are cationic overall. Specifically, cationic polymers include those that contain an amino group or an ammonium group in the side chain of the polymer chain, or that contain a diallyl quaternary ammonium salt as a constituent unit, such as cationic starch, cationized guar gum, polymers or copolymers of diallyl quaternary ammonium salts, and quaternized polyvinylpyrrolidone.

[0041] Specific examples of cationic polymers include dimethyldiallylammonium chloride polymers (Polyquaternium-6, e.g., Merquart 100; Lubrizol Advanced Materials), dimethyldiallylammonium chloride / acrylic acid copolymers (Polyquaternium-22, e.g., Merquart 280, Merquart 295; Lubrizol Advanced Materials), dimethyldiallylammonium chloride / acrylamide copolymers (Polyquaternium-7, e.g., Merquart 550; Lubrizol Advanced Materials), and quaternized polyvinylpyrrolidone (Polyquaternium-11, e.g., Gaffcut 734, Gaffcut 755, Gaffcut 755N; Ashland).

[0042] Cationic polymers other than these components (C) can be used individually or in combination of two or more. From the viewpoint of improving hair feel and storage stability of the composition, the content of these cationic polymers in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, more preferably 0.3% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.5% by mass or more, and also preferably 4.0% by mass or less, more preferably 2.5% by mass or less, and even more preferably 1.8% by mass or less.

[0043] ·silicone Examples of silicones include dimethylpolysiloxane, modified silicones (e.g., amino-modified silicones, fluorine-modified silicones, alcohol-modified silicones, polyether-modified silicones, epoxy-modified silicones, alkyl-modified silicones, alkoxy-modified silicones, fatty acid-modified silicones, cationized silicones, etc.), cyclic dimethylpolysiloxane, and methylphenylpolysiloxane, with dimethylpolysiloxane, polyether-modified silicones, and amino-modified silicones being preferred. Furthermore, such silicones can also be used that are diluted or dispersed with volatile silicones, non-volatile silicones, etc., or dispersed in water.

[0044] More specifically, examples include BY11-026, BY22-19, FZ-3125, SH200-1,000,000cs (Toray Dow Corning), TSF451-100MA (Momentive Performance Materials Japan) [all dimethylpolysiloxane], TSF4440 (Momentive Performance Materials Japan), KF-6005, KF-6011 (Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) [all polyether-modified silicone], SF8451C, SF8452C, SF8457C, SM8704C, SM8904 (Toray Dow Corning), KF-867 (Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) [all amino-modified silicone], Silsoft Silk (Momentive Performance Materials) [cationized silicone], etc.

[0045] These silicones can be used alone or in combination of two or more types, and their content in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, more preferably 0.3% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.5% by mass or more, and also preferably 4.0% by mass or less, more preferably 2.5% by mass or less, and even more preferably 1.8% by mass or less.

[0046] • Higher alcohol The hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention may contain higher alcohols, such as aliphatic alcohols having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, including cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and behenyl alcohol. However, it is preferable that the composition be substantially free of higher alcohols, as the hardness of the gel network formed by the higher alcohols and cationic surfactants may hinder the discharge of non-aerosol foam, and the oiliness of the higher alcohols may hinder the refreshing feeling during rinsing. The content of higher alcohols in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 0.1% by mass or less, more preferably 0.01% by mass or less, and even more preferably 0.001% by mass or less.

[0047] • Organic conditioning oil The hair conditioning agent composition may also preferably contain an organic conditioning oil to provide a superior feel. The organic conditioning oil, which is preferably used as a conditioning component, is preferably a low-viscosity, water-insoluble liquid, and the viscosity of such an organic conditioning oil, measured at 40°C, is preferably 1 mPa·s or more, more preferably 2 mPa·s or more, and also preferably 200 mPa·s or less, more preferably 100 mPa·s or less, and even more preferably 50 mPa·s or less.

[0048] Examples of organic conditioning oils include hydrocarbon oils, fatty acid esters, and mixtures thereof. The content of these in the hair conditioning agent composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, and also preferably 0.1% by mass or less, more preferably 0.01% by mass or less.

[0049] Examples of hydrocarbon oils include cyclic hydrocarbons, saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic hydrocarbons, and saturated or unsaturated branched aliphatic hydrocarbons, and polymers and mixtures thereof are also included. Linear hydrocarbon oils preferably have 12 to 19 carbon atoms. Branched hydrocarbon oils include hydrocarbon polymers, preferably having more than 19 carbon atoms, and also include polyolefins, which are synthetic hydrocarbon oils. Polyolefins are liquid polyolefins at room temperature, more preferably liquid poly-α-olefins, and most preferably liquid hydrogenated poly-α-olefins. The polyolefins used here are prepared by polymerizing olefin monomers having 4 to 14 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 12 carbon atoms.

[0050] Examples of fatty acid esters include fatty acid esters having at least 10 carbon atoms. Examples of these fatty acid esters include esters having hydrocarbon chains derived from fatty acids and alcohols (e.g., monoesters, polyhydric alcohol esters, di- and tricarboxylic acid esters). The hydrocarbon groups of these fatty acid esters may have other compatible functional groups such as amide groups or alkoxy groups as substituents, or may be covalently bonded to them. More specifically, alkyl and alkenyl esters of fatty acids having aliphatic chains of 10 to 22 carbon atoms, aliphatic alcohol-carboxylic acid esters having aliphatic chains derived from alkyl and / or alkenyl alcohols having 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof are preferably used.

[0051] Specific examples of preferred fatty acid esters include isopropyl isostearate, hexyl laurate, isohexyl laurate, isohexyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, decyl oleate, isodecyl oleate, hexadecyl stearate, decyl stearate, dihexadecyl adipate, lauryl lactate, myristyl lactate, cetyl lactate, oleyl stearate, oleyl oleate, oleyl myristate, lauryl acetate, cetyl propionate, and dioleyl adipate.

[0052] [Medium] The hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention may contain water and / or an organic solvent as a medium, and it is preferable to contain water from the viewpoint of solubility of other components and economic efficiency. Examples of organic solvents include lower alkanols such as ethanol, 1-propanol, and 2-propanol; aromatic alcohols such as benzyl alcohol and 2-benzyloxyethanol; polyols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, 1,2-butylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, 1,4-butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol glycerin, diglycerin, and polyglycerin; alkoxy alcohols such as ethoxyethanol, ethoxydiglycol, and methoxyethanol; N-alkylpyrrolidones such as N-methylpyrrolidone and N-ethylpyrrolidone; alkylene carbonates such as propylene carbonate, and lactones such as γ-valerolactone and γ-caprolactone. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of viscosity stability over time, one or more selected from ethanol, propylene glycol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, benzyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, and glycerin are preferred, and among these, one or more selected from ethanol and propylene glycol are more preferred.

[0053] The water content in the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention is preferably 75% by mass or more, more preferably 80% by mass or more, and even more preferably 85% by mass or more, from the viewpoint of solubility of other components and economic efficiency, and preferably 98% by mass or less, more preferably 95% by mass or less, and even more preferably 93% by mass or less, from the viewpoint of ease of drying.

[0054] The organic solvents can be used alone or in combination of two or more. The content of the organic solvent in the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention is preferably 0.01% by mass or more, more preferably 0.1% by mass or more, and even more preferably 0.3% by mass or more, from the viewpoint of improving the solubility, preservative properties, and viscosity stability of other components, and preferably 4.0% by mass or less, more preferably 2.5% by mass or less, and even more preferably 1.5% by mass or less, from the viewpoint of suppressing flammability and irritation.

[0055] 〔others〕 The hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention may further contain other components commonly used as cosmetic ingredients, provided that their stable liquid form and function as a hair conditioning agent composition are not impaired. Examples of such optional components include penetration enhancers, pearlescent agents, preservatives, chelating agents, stabilizers, antioxidants, UV absorbers, moisturizers, and fragrances. Specific examples of optional components include higher fatty acids, protein hydrolysates, protein derivatives, amino acids, plant extracts, vitamins, and fragrances.

[0056] [Issue] The pH (at 30°C) of the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention is preferably 3.0 or higher, more preferably 3.3 or higher, and even more preferably 3.5 or higher, from the viewpoint of suppressing irritation, preservation of the formulation, and long-term stability of pH, and is preferably 5.5 or lower, more preferably 4.5 or lower.

[0057] 〔viscosity〕 The viscosity of the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention in liquid form is preferably 1 mPa·s or more, more preferably 4.5 mPa·s or more, and even more preferably 10 mPa·s or more, from the viewpoint of ease of application to hair and prevention of dripping from hands and hair. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of ease of spreading on hair, it is preferably 300 mPa·s or less, more preferably 200 mPa·s or less, and even more preferably 100 mPa·s or less. In this invention, the viscosity of the hair conditioning agent composition is measured at 30°C using a single cylindrical rotational viscometer (spindle type, model TVB-10MW, manufactured by Toki Sangyo Co., Ltd.) and spindle M1, rotating at 60 rpm for 1 minute. If the viscosity is 100 mPa·s or more, the measurement is repeated with spindle M3 at 30 rpm.

[0058] [Non-aerosol foaming container] Non-aerosol foaming containers are used to dispense hair conditioning agent compositions filled in the container into a foamy form by mixing them with air without the need for a propellant. The use of foaming containers also has the effect of preventing the dispensed agent from splashing. Non-aerosol containers are less expensive to manufacture than aerosol containers, and because they do not require high-pressure propellants, they allow for safer handling during distribution.

[0059] As the foaming container, known pump foaming containers, squeeze foaming containers, electric whisks, pressurized pump foaming containers, etc., having foam dispensing means can be used. More specifically, examples include the pump foaming containers of type E3 and type F2 (both from Yamato Seikan Co., Ltd.) described in Food and Containers (vol.35, No.10, pp. 588~593 (1994); vol.35, No.11, pp. 624~627 (1994); vol.36, No.3, pp. 154~158 (1995)), squeeze foaming containers (Yamato Seikan Co., Ltd.), electric whisks (Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.), air spray foaming containers (Air Spray International Co., Ltd.), etc. As the foaming container to be used in the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention, pump foaming containers and squeeze foaming containers are preferred because they are inexpensive and easy to use.

[0060] Pump-former containers or squeeze-former containers have a means for homogenizing foam, such as a net, and it is preferable to have a thin-walled net from the viewpoint of preventing clogging. In this case, the mesh size of the net is preferably 50 to 400 mesh, more preferably 70 to 350 mesh, and more preferably 100 to 320 mesh. Here, mesh refers to the number of openings per inch. By using a net with a mesh size in this range, creamy foam can be produced. As for the material of such a mesh, nylon, polyester, and the like are preferred examples.

[0061] A non-aerosol foamer container containing the hair conditioning agent composition of the present invention is preferably equipped with at least one, and more preferably several, of such nets, and even more preferably two nets, from the viewpoint of economy, fineness of foam, and resistance to clogging.

[0062] [How to use] The hair conditioning composition of the present invention is used by applying it to the hair and then rinsing it off. Examples include hair rinses, hair conditioners, hair treatments, hair packs, and other products used in the bathroom.

[0063] With respect to the embodiments described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention are further disclosed below.

[0064] <1> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container, containing the following components (A) to (C), wherein the mass ratio of component (C) to component (B), (C) / (B), is 0.0005 or more and 0.40 or less. (A) Cationic surfactants (B) Nonionic surfactants (C) Cationic Cellulose

[0065] <2> Component (A) is preferably one or more selected from the group consisting of alkyltrimethylammonium salts, alkoxyalkyltrimethylammonium salts, and dialkyldimethylammonium salts. <1> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described above.

[0066] <3> The content of component (A) is preferably 0.25% by mass or more, more preferably 0.80% by mass or more, even more preferably 1.0% by mass or more, and also preferably 3.0% by mass or less, more preferably 2.80% by mass or less, and even more preferably 2.50% by mass or less. <1> or <2> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described above.

[0067] <4> Component (B) preferably contains an alkyl polyglucoside. <1> ~ <3> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0068] <5> Component (B) preferably consists of a combination of two or more nonionic surfactants. <1> ~ <4> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0069] <6> The content of component (B) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 1.2% by mass or more, even more preferably 2% by mass or more, and also preferably 10% by mass or less, more preferably 7% by mass or less, and even more preferably 4% by mass or less. <1> ~ <5> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0070] <7> The total content of component (A) and component (B) is preferably 2% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, even more preferably 4% by mass or more, and also preferably 13% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, even more preferably 7% by mass or less, even more preferably 6.5% by mass or less, and even more preferably 6% by mass or less. <1> ~ <6> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0071] <8> The content of component (C) is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.003% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.020% by mass or more, and also preferably 0.60% by mass or less, more preferably 0.50% by mass or less, and even more preferably 0.30% by mass or less. <1> ~ <7> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0072] <9> The mass ratio (C) / (A) of component (C) to component (A) is preferably 0.0005 or more, more preferably 0.0010 or more, even more preferably 0.010 or more, even more preferably 0.020 or more, and also preferably 0.300 or less, more preferably 0.200 or less, even more preferably 0.120 or less, even more preferably 0.100 or less, even more preferably 0.070 or less, and even more preferably 0.0240 or less. <1> ~ <8> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0073] <10> The mass ratio (C) / (B) of component (C) to component (B) is preferably 0.0010 or more, more preferably 0.0050 or more, even more preferably 0.0070 or more, and also preferably 0.250 or less, more preferably 0.150 or less, even more preferably 0.145 or less, and even more preferably 0.130 or less. <1> ~ <9> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0074] <11> Preferably, the component (D) further contains an amphoteric surfactant. <1> ~ <9> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0075] <12> The content of component (D) is preferably 0.50% by mass or more, more preferably 0.75% by mass or more, more preferably 0.95% by mass or more, and also preferably 1.5% by mass or less, more preferably 1.35% by mass or less, and even more preferably 1.26% by mass or less. <11> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described above.

[0076] <13> The content of higher alcohols is preferably 0.1% by mass or less, more preferably 0.01% by mass or less, and even more preferably 0.001% by mass or less. <1> ~ <12> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items.

[0077] <14> It is used by applying it to the hair and then rinsing it off. <1> ~ <13> A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container as described in any one of the items. [Examples]

[0078] The following are non-limiting examples of the non-aerosol hair conditioning agent compositions described herein.

[0079] Examples 1-11, Comparative Example 1 In a 1000 mL glass beaker equipped with a Eurostar digital mixing stirrer (manufactured by IKA-Werke GmbH&Co.KG) and a propeller-type stirring blade (3 blades), the components listed in items 1-11 of Table 1 and deionized water were added. The mixture was stirred in a water bath (Model Advantek TBS271SA) at 70°C and a stirring speed of 150 rpm for 1 hour. After completion, the beaker was removed from the water bath and cooled to 40°C. Then, the components listed in items 12-15 were added to the mixture, and the mixture was stirred at a stirring speed of 150 rpm for 40 minutes to obtain the hair conditioning agent compositions of Examples 1-11 and Comparative Example 1 shown in Tables 2 and 3. If a component is not included, it is indicated with "-".

[0080] [Table 1]

[0081] (Method for measuring viscosity) The viscosity of the compositions in each example was measured at 60 rpm for 1 minute at 30°C using a single cylindrical rotational viscometer (spindle type, model TVB-10MW, manufactured by Toki Sangyo Co., Ltd.) and spindle M1. If the viscosity was 100 mPa·s or higher, the measurement was repeated at 30 rpm using spindle M3 instead.

[0082] (Method for measuring pH) The compositions of each example were diluted with deionized water to a 5% by mass solution, simulating the concentration at which they would be used in actual applications. The pH of each solution was measured at 30°C using a pH meter equipped with an InLab ExpertPro-ISM probe (Model S220 SevenCompact pH / ion meter, Mettler Toledo).

[0083] <Evaluation Method> ● Foam stability (30℃) The composition of each example was filled into a 250 mL bottle equipped with a pump dispenser (having 200 and 350 mesh gaps inside) and stored in a constant temperature water bath (Model BK500, manufactured by Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.) at 30°C for at least 30 minutes. After that, each example was pumped 10 times by hand to create bubbles in a 150 mL beaker. The beaker containing the bubbles of the example was tapped vertically 10 times on a hard floor to remove air gaps, and then the bubble height was measured in centimeters (cm) using a line gauge after 5 minutes and after 10 minutes. This was repeated three times and the bubble height was averaged. Next, the difference (%) from the average value (standard) of Example 1 was calculated from this average bubble height according to the following formula (1). Formula (1) Difference (%) = [(Standard average foam height - Average foam height of the example) / Standard average foam height] × 100

[0084] The stability of the foam was evaluated on the following five-point scale. 1: Difference from standard is between 0% and 10%. 2: Difference from standard is greater than 10% but less than or equal to 20% 3: The difference from the standard is more than 20% but less than or equal to 25%. 4: Difference from standard is greater than 25% but less than or equal to 30% 5: The difference from the standard exceeds 30%. If foam could not be dispensed, the measurement data was unavailable and indicated as "N / A".

[0085] ● Appearance of foam The composition of each example was filled into a 250 mL bottle equipped with a pump dispenser (having 200 and 350 mesh gaps inside) and stored in a constant temperature water bath (Model BK500, manufactured by Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.) at 30°C for at least 30 minutes. After that, each example was pumped four times by hand to create bubbles in a 6 x 6 cm plastic laboratory tray. The appearance of the bubbles was observed and evaluated using the following five-point scale. The evaluation was repeated twice. 1: Uniform and fine bubbles 2: Contains 1 to 5 small air bubbles (0.1 to 0.2 cm in diameter). 3: Contains 1 to 5 medium-sized bubbles (0.3 to 0.6 cm in diameter). 4: Contains 1 to 5 large air bubbles (0.7 to 1.5 cm in diameter). 5: There are 6 or more large bubbles (0.7-1.5 cm in diameter). If foam could not be dispensed, the measurement data was unavailable and indicated as "N / A".

[0086] ● Dispensing properties before storage (30℃) The composition of each example was filled into a 250 mL bottle equipped with a pump dispenser (with internal mesh porosity ratios of 200 and 350) and stored in a constant temperature water bath (Model BK500, manufactured by Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.) at 30°C for at least 30 minutes. After that, each example was pumped four times by hand to create bubbles in a 6 × 6 cm plastic laboratory tray. The dispensing performance was evaluated using the following five-point scale. The evaluation was repeated twice. 1. Easy pumping (4 pumps can be done in 4-6 seconds) 2: Pumping is relatively easy (four pumps can be done in 7-9 seconds). 3. Normal (Four pumps can be completed in 7-9 seconds, and medium-sized bubbles (0.4-0.6 cm in diameter) are formed) 4. Pumping is somewhat difficult (4 pumps can be done in 7-9 seconds, forming 1-5 large bubbles (0.7-1.5 cm in diameter)). 5. Difficulty pumping, or clogging during dispensing (four pumps can be completed in 7-9 seconds, but clogging occurs with 6 or more large bubbles (0.7-1.5 cm in diameter)). If foam could not be dispensed, the measurement data was unavailable and indicated as "N / A".

[0087] ● Dispensing properties after 1 week of storage (10℃, 30℃, 50℃) The composition of each example was filled into three 250 mL bottles equipped with pump dispensers (with internal mesh porosity ratios of 200 and 350). Then, one bottle was stored in an air atmosphere, one in a 10°C temperature-controlled incubator (Model 3770, Thermo Electron Corporation), and the third in a 50°C temperature-controlled incubator (Model 600, Memmert GmbH + Co. KG). After one week of storage, the composition of each example was transferred to a constant-temperature water bath (Model BK500, Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.) and stored at 30°C for at least 30 minutes. Each example was pumped four times by hand to create bubbles in a 6 x 6 cm plastic laboratory tray. Dispensing performance was evaluated using the following five-point scale. The evaluation was repeated twice. 1. Easy pumping (4 pumps can be done in 4-6 seconds) 2: Pumping is relatively easy (four pumps can be done in 7-9 seconds). 3. Normal (Four pumps can be completed in 7-9 seconds, and medium-sized bubbles (0.4-0.6 cm in diameter) are formed) 4. Pumping is somewhat difficult (4 pumps can be done in 7-9 seconds, forming 1-5 large bubbles (0.7-1.5 cm in diameter)). 5. Difficulty pumping, or clogging during dispensing (four pumps can be completed in 7-9 seconds, but clogging occurs with 6 or more large bubbles (0.7-1.5 cm in diameter)). If foam could not be dispensed, the measurement data was unavailable and indicated as "N / A".

[0088] [Table 2]

[0089] [Table 3]

Claims

1. It contains the following ingredients (A) to (C): The mass ratio of component (C) to component (B), (C) / (B), is between 0.0070 and 0.

015. The content of component (A) is 0.80% by mass or more and 2.80% by mass or less. The content of component (B) is 1% by mass or more and 4% by mass or less. The content of component (C) is 0.020% by mass or more and 0.50% by mass or less. Component (A) contains a cationic surfactant represented by the following general formula (1), R 1 −N + (CH 3 ) 3 X − (1) [In the formula, R1 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and X- represents a halide ion selected from chloride ions and bromide ions, a metosulfate ion, or a methocarbonate ion.] Component (B) comprises a combination of an alkyl polyglucoside and one or more selected from polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ethers and alkyl glyceryl ethers. Component (C) contains cationized cellulose selected from PPG-2 hydroxypropyltrimonium cellulose and polyquaternium-10. Hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container. (A) Cationic surfactants (B) Nonionic surfactants (C) Cationic Cellulose

2. It contains the following ingredients (A) to (C): The mass ratio of component (C) to component (A), (C) / (A), is between 0.0005 and 0.

120. The mass ratio of component (C) to component (B), (C) / (B), is between 0.0005 and 0.

40. The content of component (A) is 0.80% by mass or more and 2.80% by mass or less. The content of component (B) is 1% by mass or more and 4% by mass or less. The content of component (C) is 0.020% by mass or more and 0.50% by mass or less. Component (A) contains a cationic surfactant represented by the following general formula (1), R 1 −N + (CH 3 ) 3 X − (1) [In the formula, R1 represents an alkyl group having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and X- represents a halide ion selected from chloride ions and bromide ions, a metosulfate ion, or a methocarbonate ion.] Component (B) contains alkyl polyglucoside, Component (C) contains cationized cellulose selected from PPG-2 hydroxypropyltrimonium cellulose and polyquaternium-10. Hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container. (A) Cationic surfactants (B) Nonionic surfactants (C) Cationic Cellulose

3. A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to claim 1, wherein the mass ratio (C) / (A) of component (C) to component (A) is 0.010 or more and 0.0240 or less.

4. The hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to Claim 1, wherein component (B) comprises a combination of an alkyl polyglucoside shown in (i) below, a polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ether shown in (ii) below, and one or more alkyl glyceryl ethers shown in (iii) below. (i) Alkyl polyglucosides having an alkyl group with 8 to 18 carbon atoms and an average degree of condensation of glucoside units of 1 to 2. (ii) Polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl ether selected from ceteareth-13, laureth-3, trideceth-6 and deceth-7 (iii) Alkyl glyceryl ethers having 8 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group

5. A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the total content of component (A) and component (B) is 2% by mass or more and 6.5% by mass or less.

6. A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein component (B) consists of a combination of two or more nonionic surfactants.

7. Furthermore, the hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further containing one or more organic solvents selected from ethanol, propylene glycol, 2-propanol, and benzyl alcohol, wherein the content thereof is 0.01% by mass or more and 4.0% by mass or less.

8. A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the content of higher alcohols is 0.1% by mass or less.

9. A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the mass ratio (C) / (B) of component (C) to component (B) is 0.0070 or more and 0.150 or less.

10. A hair conditioning agent composition in a non-aerosol foamer container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is used by applying it to the hair and then rinsing it off.

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