Solid Hair Styling Composition Using Triglyceride Chain Lengths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hair styling compositions using synthetic polymers fail to provide sufficient hold and durability while leaving an oily film on the hair, which is a concern for environmentally conscious consumers seeking polymer-free, naturally derived alternatives.
Innovation Solution
A solid hair styling composition comprising triglycerides esterified with fatty acids of varying carbon chain lengths, waxes, non-ionic polymers with carbohydrate monomers, and non-ionic surfactants, with a weight ratio favoring shorter chain triglycerides, combined with a method of applying the composition to the hair after partial melting for distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If polymer-free styling products comprising large amounts of fatty compounds are used, then environmental friendliness is improved, but hold and durability deteriorate and oily film is left on hair surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the molecular parameters of the triglycerides by specifying different carbon chain lengths (C6-C14 for lightweight properties, C16+ for hold and durability). This parameter differentiation allows the composition to simultaneously achieve environmental friendliness, sufficient hold, and non-greasy feel without relying on synthetic polymers
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite material system combining multiple triglyceride types with different carbon chain lengths, waxes, non-ionic polymers with carbohydrate monomer units, and non-ionic surfactants. This composite approach synergistically combines the lightweight properties of short-chain triglycerides with the hold-providing properties of long-chain triglycerides and waxes, while the polymers and surfactants enhance stability and reduce oily film formation
2Object-affected harmful factors
If polymer-free styling products comprising large amounts of fatty compounds are used, then environmental friendliness is improved, but oily film on hair surface increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent controls the chain length parameter of fatty acids in triglycerides, using predominantly C6-C14 chains which provide lighter, less greasy properties compared to longer chains. This parameter optimization reduces oily film formation while maintaining environmental friendliness
Solution Approach 2:
The non-ionic surfactants and non-ionic polymers with carbohydrate monomer units act as intermediaries that modify the interaction between the triglyceride-based styling composition and the hair surface. These components reduce the tendency of fatty compounds to form oily films while maintaining the natural ingredient base
3Reliability
If traditional synthetic polymer styling compositions are used, then hold is provided, but environmental friendliness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates synthetic polymers from the styling composition, replacing them entirely with naturally derived components including triglycerides, waxes, and non-ionic polymers with carbohydrate monomer units. This extraction of harmful synthetic components maintains hold functionality while improving environmental friendliness
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the chemical composition parameters from synthetic polymers to natural triglycerides with specific carbon chain lengths (C6-C14 and C16+). This parameter change provides hold through the long-chain triglycerides and waxes while eliminating environmental concerns associated with synthetic polymers
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition offers good hold, low oily feel, and does not weigh down the hair, meeting the need for natural, light, and effective styling products.
Implementation Method 1
contacting the composition as defined above with the user's hand for a time period in the range of 5 s to 2 min and partially or fully allowing it to melt
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to a solid hair styling composition comprising a) one or more triglycerides being esterified with fatty acids having a carbon chain length in the range of 6 to 14 (C6 to C14), b) one or more triglycerides being esterified with fatty acids having a carbon chain length of 16 or more (C16 or more) and/or one or more waxe(s), c) one or more non-ionic polymer(s) having at least one carbohydrate monomer unit(s), d) one or more non-ionic surfactant(s), wherein the weight ratio of compounds according to group a) to compounds according to group b) is more than 1.