, 3,185,627

> United States Patent 0 '.:Patented May 25, 1965

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position containing an improved solvent for polysiloxanes
- 3,185,627 ‘ i ~‘ which is also compatible with a number of ingredients
SILICONE COMPOSITION which may be usedv with polysiloxanes. . ' ‘ _
‘Gus S. Kass, Chicago, Ill., assignor, by mesne assignments, Another object of the instant invention is to provide an
to Hazel Bishop Inc., Newark, N.J.,' a corporation of improved composition comprising a C1'—C3 alkyl C3-C14
New York . alkanoate and an organo-silicon polymer dissolved
No Drawing. Filed Sept. 3,‘ 1954,:Ser. No. 454,222
' 13 Claims. (Cl. 167-_—90) Y ‘ :therein. ' ' ‘

Still another object of ‘the instant invention is to pro- '

. This invention relates to silicone compositions, and vide an improved composition comprising a C1-C3 alkyl,
more particularly, to improved silicone compositions C8-C1, alkanoate, an organo-silicon polymer, and cosmet
comprising a solvent additive that is capable of dissolving ic-type ingredients from the group consisting of‘ mineral
silicones and also improving'the compatibility of silicones oil, petrolatum, lanolin, C8—;C20 fatty acid or glycerides
with still other materials. , thereof and C8—C'20 fatty alcohol. . a -
Organo-silicone polymers (i.e. polysiloxanes) form a Other objects, features and advantages of the present
well known class of compounds which are often referred 15 invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art
to as “silicones.” These polysiloxanes have the general from the following detailed disclosure-of-preferred em»
bodiments thereof. , . ' _ .

In, its broadest aspects, the invention consists in a com

position comprising, as miscible ingredients, a C1-C3
20 alkyl C8-C1‘, alkanoate and an organo-silicon polymer;
and in more speci?c aspects of the instant invention, the
‘ composition also contains mineral oil, petrolatum, lano
wherein R is ordinarily a monovalent organic radical lin, C8-C2‘) fatty acid and/ or C8—C20 fatty alcohol.
usually connected directly to the Si with a C atom. . In A 'key to the instant invention resides in the discovery
resin-forming polysiloxanes‘ some of the R’s are hydro 25 of‘the unique solvent powerspossessed by the C1-C3‘ alkyl
lyzable and permit the formation of Si—O—Si cross links CFC“ alkanoates, with respect to the polysiloxanes or
‘ upon heating usually in the presence of catalysts; but in i organo-silicon polymers. These‘ alkanoate esters in
the organo-silicon “fluids” or oils substantially all of the methyl, ethyl, propyl and isopropyl esters of » octanoic
R’s are non-hydrolyzable and the ?uid is heat stable. In (caprylic, nonanoic (pelargonic), decanoic (capric), hen
such cases, the R may be attached to a Si atom through 30 decanoic (undecylic), dodecanoic (lauric), tridecanoic
an O linkage if the R is of su?icient molecular weight or -(tridecylic), tetradecanoic (myristic) acids. Preferably
chain length to form ajnon-hydrolyzable oxy group. they are tisopropyl esters of the usual vegetable fatty
Most preferably, R is a'hydrocarbon radical such as acids: caprylic, capric, lauric and myristic. Those pre
methyl, ethyl, propyl, benzyl or phenyl having 1 to 8 ferred for minimum odor are the C12-—C14 alkanoates'; and
carbon atoms; but R may be a Cl-Cm radical including 35 best all around performance is exhibited by isopropyl
aliphatic, aromatic, mixed aliphatic-aromatic, or hetero myristate. It will be understood that commercial grades
cyclic groups, 'such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, of these esters may be used herein;pand these esters are
butyl, amyl,'hexo, cetyl tojoctadecyl and higher, cyclo ordinarily derived from a “natural” source of the acid,
pentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, mesityl, mono such as coconut or palm kernel oil so that commercial
ethylphenyl, diethylphenyl, naphthyl, methylnaphthyl, grades of, for example, isopropyl myristate may contain
benzyl, phenylethyl, furf-uryl and the like. Using aliphat 70 to 90 weight percent thereof with the‘remainder cap}
ic or mixed aliphatic-aromatic groups, the aliphatic group rate, laurate, palmitate, etc. In the practice of the inven- -
may be branched or straight chained, it may be substituted - tion, commercial grades of a given allkyl alkanoate used
or unsubstituted, and it may be saturated or unsaturated, 45 should contain at leastn'ZO weight percent of the alkyl
such as‘ allyl, methallyl, vinyl, or acrylic groups. These 7 . alkanoate speci?ed (with the remainder related alkyl
npcomp'ounds are well known in the art and‘it is known that alkanoates of the same general class). As used herein,
they possess a‘nurnber of very valuable properties permit the ‘terms “partsi’ and “percen ” means parts and percent '
H'ting their use in a number of different ways. One of the ~ by weight, unless otherwise speci?ed.
greater di?iculties involved in the use of polysiloxanes, 50' ‘A particularly strange feature of the instant invention
I however, is the di?iculty of making solutions of these resides in the fact that such ingredients as butyl myris
materials and/ or making solutions of these materials with tate, butyl stearate, propylene .glycol myristate, propylene
a solvent and certain other additives which are often used‘. glycol laurate, and isopropylipalmitate are non-solvents,
For example, the polysiloxanes possess certain properties in C.P. .form and in commercial (70% speci?ed ingre
which make their-use in cosmetics and the like composi dient) grades.” A commercial grade isopropyl ,palmitate
tions interesting, but these polysiloxanes are incompatible 55 appears to possess solvent properties using extremely low
viscosity polysiloxanes ‘(_e.g'.. not more than {100 centi
with‘ practically alllingredient‘s ordinarily used incosmet~
ics, suc has mineral ‘oil, lanolin," petrolatum, etc. This stokes), but even then. it can effectively dissolve only
invention provides a solvent ‘which has-unique solvent about 10% thereof of the polysiloxaneland this may be
properties with respect to the instant polysiloxanes and due primarily to myristate impurities therein).
so Silicon or 'polysiloxane fluids or oils are available
. also is compatible with a number of other ingredients,
including‘those commonly used in cosmetics and the like commerciallyl'in visco'sitiesranging from, about 40 to
compositions, so that the instant solvent is capable of use about 100,000‘; and isopropyl' myristate is completely mis
in the formation of compositions containing polysiloxanes cible therewith throughout the entire viscosity range. The
and the usual cosmetic ingredients, whereby compatibility following Table 1 shows results obtained using “GE SF
65 96 Silicon Oils” (which are dimethylpolysiloxane oils)
is obtained. ' ‘ " - ‘

It is, therefore, an important object ‘of the instant in of different viscosities (centistokes at 25 ,°, C.), with iso- '
vention to provide a new and improved polysiloxane corn? ; t propyl'myristate (IPM) commercial grade.‘ " ‘
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TABIJE 1 viscosity, since di?erent R groups attached to the silicon
Miscibility of isopropyl myristate and General Electric atoms in the molecule may also alter the viscosities. For
SF—96 Silicon Oils example, the viscosity range for dimethylpolysiloxane and
diphenylpolysiloxane having the same chain length will
be different. Commercial polysiloxanes which may be
Silicone Viscosity, ctsk. 10% Silicone, 45% Silicone, 96% Silicone, used in the practice of the invention to particular advan
90% IPM 75% IPM 10% IPM
tage include dimethylpolysiloxane (DC 200 ?uid and GE
Soluble_Q.___ SF-96 ?uid), diethylpolysiloxane (DC 400 ?uid), di—
phenylpolysiloxane (DC 500 ?uid), dimethylpolysilox
10 ane-diphenylpolysiloxane (DC 555 ?uid), lauryl methyl
polysiloxane (DC 1300 ?uid, and dilaurylpolysiloxane
(DC 1500 ?uid). In the usual cosmetic and dermato
logical preparation, silicone oils having viscosities within
60,000 the range of 100 to 100.0 centistokes are usually used, and
1m,nnn
15 such oils are readily dissolved by the instant alkyl alkano
ates. Further examples of ?uids which may be used in the
The mixture shown in Table 1 were all prepared at 7 practice of the instant invention are set forth in US.
room temperature (65—85° F.). When chilled to 45° F. Patents Nos. 2,384,384 and 2,377,689.
solutions of the high viscosity silicone in isopropyl my Polysiloxane resin forming material suitable for use
ristate separated into two distinct layers, but formed clear 20 in the practice of the instant invention are materials which
homogeneous solutions when they reached room’ tem ordinarily make use of heat to advance the polymer from
perature. The results shown in Table 1 were repeated an intermediate chain-like stage to a stage of advanced
with Dow Corning 200 Silicon Fluids (dimethylpolysilox- ' polymeric growth usually involving cross links between
ane). Comparable results will also be obtained using the chains. In cosmetic and dermatological preparations,
other C1-C3 alkyl C8—C14 alkanoates, such as ethyl ca 25 one of the more common uses for resin forming materials
prylate, ethyl pelargonate, isopropyl caprate, methyl un is in the treatment of hair, and the resin formers thus
decylate, methyl laurate, propyl laurate, methyl myris used may be described as resin forming materials which
tate, etc. The isopropyl caprate, laurate and myristate can be further polymerized at temperatures below about
esters appear to possess extremely good solvent proper 500° F. and preferably at temperatures in the range of
ties, and isopropyl laurate and myristate are particularly 30 300 to 450 °F. Materials of this‘type, and the prepara
suitable for use in formulations of cosmetic and derma tion thereof, are described in US. Patents Nos. 2,258,221,
tological preparations. The instant alkyl alkanoate esters 2,371,068, 2,389,477, 2,392,716, 2,371,050, 2,413,389,
are also of use in affording a mutual solvent for the sili 2,375,998 and 2,398,672. A typical example of a resin
cones and the fats, oils and waxes frequently used in such forming polysiloxane which is completely miscible with
cosmetic and dermatological preparations, and these alkyl 35 the instant alkyl alkanoates, such as isopropyl myristate,
alkanoates are non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitiz~ is a phenyl ethyl polysiloxane containing small amounts
ing. Particularly, the isopropyl myristate and laurate are of phenyl and ethyl polyisloxanes to effect curing at
free from odors. ' ' 350” F.
> Also, various other organo-silicon polymers may be Speci?c examples of compositions embodying the in
used in the practice of the instant invention. The poly 4,0 stant invention include the following:
siloxane oils are used most predominantly in cosmetic
and dermatological preparations, but in certain cases the EXAMPLE 1
1 Parts
polysiloxane resin formers are also used and (prior to
their heat treatment to impart resinous properties thereto) General Electric SF-96 Silicone-dimethylpolysiloxane
such polysiloxane resin formers may also be used. As 45 (500 ctsk.) ______________________________ __ 1.0
Isopropyl myristate _________________________ __ 9.0
will be appreciated, the molecular structure of the resin
Mineral oil (80/90 Saybolt viscosity) __________ __ 3.0
formers is substantially the same as that of the oils, with
the exception that a relatively small amount of hydrolyza The silicone was ?rst dissolved in isopropyl myristate
ble groups are present in the molecule. and then the mineral oil stirred in. A clear solution re
In general, the molecular structure (at least for pur 50 sulted.
poses of solvent analysis) of the polysiloxane oils and EXAMPLE 2 ,

the polysiloxane resin formers is that indicated in the ' Parts

structural formula hereinbefore and the difference is that General Electric Silicone SF-96 dimethylpolysilox
a slight number of the R groups in the resin former are ane (500‘ ctsk.) __________________________ __ 1.0
hydrolyzable to permit cross linking. Prior to such cross 55 Isopropyl myristate _________________________ __ 9.0
linking, however, the number and character of such hy Petrolatum ________________________________ __ 1.0
drolyzable groups is such that the overall solvent prop _ The petrolatum was stirred into a warm solution of the
erties of the polysiloxanes are quite similar. Depending sillcone oil in isopropyl myristate, and then cooled. A
upon the molecular Weight, as de?ned by the number of clear, stable solution resulted.
building units de?ned as n in the formula, the polysilox 60
'anes may range from a ?uid of low viscosity, representing EXAMPLE 3 ‘
, Parts
a chain with a few Si-——O—Si linkages, to a viscous sub
stantially solid material having wax-like proper-ties, rep Dow Corning 200 Fluid-dimethylpolysiloxane (350
ctsk.) '___________________________________ __ 1.0
resenting a chain with thousands of such building units
‘therein. Each such polysiloxane molecule is terminated Isopropy myristate __________________________ __ 9.0
with what is referred to as a blocking unit which corre Mineral oil ‘(80/90 Saybolt viscosity) ___________ __ 5.0
sponds to one of the R groups on the terminal silicon atom Formed a clear liquid. ' '
in the formula and, when properly blocked, the molecule
becomes stable to heat and moisture (if no hydrolyzable EXAMPLE 4
groups have been incorporated in the molecule at other 70 Parts
General Electric Viscasil - dimethylpolysiloxane
locations). The various polysiloxane ?uids or lubricants
are de?ned primarily ‘on the basis of their viscosities meas (‘100,00 ctsk.) __________________________ __ 1.0
ured at a temperature of about 25° C. Such viscosities Isopropyl myristate ________________________ __ 22.0
may range from 1 centistoke to as much as 100,000 centi Mineral oil (65/75 Saybolt viscosity) _________ __ 2.0
stokes. The chain length alone does not control the 75 A clearv stable solution resulted.

(A) Dow ,Corning 200 Elnid-dimethylpolysiloxane ‘
(350 ,ctsk.) _________________ __»___’__a-__ 1.0,
- (B) Lanolin
Isopropyl__________________
myristate ____..>_"_ ______________
__' ___________ _'_
__ 9.0
1‘.0_
Isopropyl myristate _' _________ _;_a _______ __ 9.0
Prepared solutions
> two solutions together. 'A ‘clear stable solution resulted.
. v
.Dimethylpolysilo'xane Oil, 500 ctsk; (_GESF-96) ‘__ 10.0
‘Isopropyl myristate ___, _______ __' ________ __V_____ 85.0‘
Undecylenic acid __a ____ -1 ________ -1 ____ __'___
A>'clear,;stable liquid resulted.
' ‘
, ' ' ‘
,rlsopropyhmyristate _____________ __‘ ______ __'_1_ 88.0
Sun screening compound _______________ __‘_____
‘General. Electric. Viscasil - dimethylpolysiloxane
‘(100,00 ctsk. silicone) ___._‘___~_-_____‘.._._; ____ _f 3.0
,Mineral oil (65/75 Saybolt viscosity) ________ __
JV‘ This formed a clear stable liquid useful as a water
resistant sun tan oil.
~Dimethylpolysiloxane oil, 30,00 ctsk. (on SF-96) _I_ 10.0
.Isopropyl myristate __g _____________________ __ 90.0
‘ Formed a clear, ‘stable
EXAMPLEQ
solution.
. '2
.Dimethylpolysiloxa'ne oil, 300 ctsk. __;___~_;____‘ 1.0_
"Isopropyl myristate ______________________ __.__ 18.0
'fStearyl alcohol _____________ __‘_'_____‘_‘ ______ ___r 1.0
A’ clear, stable solution resulted.
comprise a single phase system, although this is the dis
‘
40 ‘persed phase. It has been found that using the usual
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EXAMPLE 5' alkanoate esters here used are particularly suitable for
. ' a -, Parts
dissolving dimethylpolysiloxanes having viscos-ities in the
range of about 1 to about 100,000 centistokes.’
In general, in the preparation of cosmetic and def-l '
Cu matological formulations embodying the instant inven
tion, the alkyl alkanoate ester component (which will‘ be I
‘used in forming a single phase or solution of the poly
and B separately, then mixed the siloxane plus an additional cosmetic ingredient) should
comprise, at ‘least ‘about 60 Weight percent of the single
EXAMPLE 6 '
10 phase, and preferably about 80%. In order to have an
. ‘ Parts
appreciable amount of the polysiloxane, at least about
1% should be used and preferably the maximum is not
greater than about 10 to 20%. In order to have an
5.0 appreciable amount of any of the other individual cos
15 metic ingredients at least about 1% should be used and
preferably not more than about 10 to 20% is used in the
EXAMPLE 7 case‘ of such cosmetic ingredients as petrolatum, lanolin,
‘ ' I - . Parts
C8—C2O fatty acids and C8-C20 fatty alcohols. In the case
of mineral oil, however, it appears that larger amounts’
1.5 up to about 50% may be used.
Another aspect of the instant invention resides in the
use of the various C8—-C20 fatty acids, such as undecylenic
7.5 and stearic acids, the C8-C20 fatty alcohols‘ such as lauryl
and stearyl alcohols and/ or certain natural oils which are
' > _ ' glycerides of the 084320 fatty acids, as for example,
EXAMPLE 8 ' > .
sesame oil, all of which ingredients are used as soothing
, Parts agents and the like in cosmetic and dermatological prepa
rations. Such ingredients'may be used in amounts rang
ing from about 1% to about 10 to 20% as above indicated.
3O Still another aspect of the instant invention resides in
' t the preparation of unique dispersions of the instant .poly
- siloxanes in water. These unusual compositions may be
' a - ‘ " . . Parts
1 ‘formed initially using’ small amounts of water so as to
obtain a clear viscous gel wherein the particle sizes of the
dispersed (polysiloxane) phase may be so small that clear,
bright colloidal dispersions result. Such gels are dilutable
in?nitely in Water. In the preparation of these unusual
EXAMPLE 1o .
dispersions, the alkyl alkanoate and the polysiloxane still
' > g \ Parts

,Methylphenylpolysiloxane (30 ctsk.) ___________ __ 2

Isopropyl laurate ______________________ __Y__‘__.__ 10
dispersing or surface active agents, the instant dispersions
Mineral oil (GS/“75 Saybolt viscosity) _____ _-._v__-___ 2 cannot be formed unless the alkyl alkanoate solution of
the polysiloxane is used. In this solution, the proportions
' ‘ ‘EXAMPLE 11 ' ‘
of alkyl alkanoate to polysiloxane may range from as
e ' p , Parts
45 little as about 5% of one of these ingredients to 95%
{Diphenylpolysiloxane (500»ctsk.) ____ ..;_;.__g ____ __ 2
Isopropyl myristate ________________ _; _______ __ ‘10
:of the other, but preferably the Weight ratio is in the
range from about v1 to 10 parts of polysiloxane to 10 parts
Petrolatum ______________ __‘_-_' _______ _..)_“._;_‘.____._ 1
of the alkyl alkanoate. The wetting agent used may be
j " EXAMPLE 12 _ = t
used in amounts ranginggfrom, a minimum effective
, _ . . . Parts.
amount of about 10% of the alkyl alkanoate-polysiloxane
Dimethylpolysiloxane (300 ctsk.) _____‘__a _____ __ 2 phase to about 200% thereof. In forming the initial gel,
Ethyl caprylate or ethyl caprate ______________ __~‘_'_ 10 the non-aqueous ingredients are admixed ?rst and the
Mineral oil (65/75 Saybolt viscosity) __________ __ 1 ‘Water is added subsequently. The initial addition of
V I ' EXAMPLE as‘ . 'water is accomplished slowly with stirring and the gel is
. . Parts
then created with a small amount of heat, merely by the
Dimethylpolysiloxane ‘(300 ctsk.) _>_____________ __ 2 addition of amounts of water within ‘the range of about
Methyl laurate _or methyl myristate __.’ __________ _ .10 ,10 to 30% of the alkyl alkanoate-polysiloxane phase. _
Lanolin .___‘ ____ _g _______ __V__.._T ____ _a _______ __Q_ 1 This creates a stable gel which may be packaged as such
EXAMPLE 14 .
and subsequently dispersed in larger amounts of water
60 to obtain dispersions wherein the organo-silicon polymer
t - .Parts
content may range from as little as 0.1% to 30% or
Dimethylpolysiloxane oil (300 ctsk.) ___________ __ 2 .
more. The lower percentages ordinarily being used ulti~
Dimethylpolysiloxane resin-former (having methyl lmately by theuser, for example, in imparting a Water- I
‘polysilo'xane additive) _____________ _-______ _ 2 resistant coating to masonry, or similar industrial uses
Isopropyl myristate ______ ___ ________ _;. ____ __ '_ 10 65 of this character. Typical examples of the formation
i 3 l " ' ‘EXAMPLE 15" ' :of such gels are indicated below? '
‘ . - V ' Parts

Isopropyl myristate, __.---“ _____________ __‘_____ 9.0 ' EXAMPLE 16 Y

' Parts
Dirnethylpolysiloxane oil, 100‘__ctsk. (GE SF-96) ___._ 0.5 Dimethylpolysiloxane oil, 30,000 ctsk. (GE)__.V.-__ 1.0 ‘
_-Sesame oil __~_Y_V_ _______________ _T ___________ __ 0.5
Isopropyl myristate .; _____ __,‘__'__'_>_ __________ __. 9.0
Formed a clear, stable liquid; " . Polyoxyethylene sorbitan 'monolaurate (Tween
20) __ __...- __ __- 10.0
‘ Apparently thev dimethylpolysiloxane oils ‘and resin Water ____________________________________ __ 5.0
forming materials are the most dif?cult to dissolve and
the instantinvention affords the advantage that the alkyl 75 The silicone is dissolved in the isopropyl myristate at
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room temp. and then the Tween 20 stirred in. The Water
is then added slowly while stirring. An amber colored,
clear, viscous gel resulted containing 4% of silicone oil.
This ' gel disperses in water to form a white emulsion.
EXAMPLE 17
Parts
Dimethylpolysiloxane oil, 60,000 ctsk.' (GE) ____ .__ 5.0
Isopropyl myristate ________________________ __ 5.0
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (Tween
20) _____‘_____l __________________________ __ 5.0
Water ___________________________________ __ 3.0
Prepared in the same manner as Example 16. A clear,
viscous gel resulted containing 27.8% of silicone oil.
The gel is dispersible in water to form a white oil in water 15
I claim as my invention:
‘1. A composition comprising a C1-C3 alkyl C8-—C14
alkanoate and an org'ano-silicon polymer dissolved therein,
wherein, when the alkyl radical is C1 the alkanoate radi
cal is C11-C14, and when the’ alkyl radical is C2—C3 the
alkanoate radical is C3—C14. :
2. A composition comprising isopropyl Cg-C14 alkano
ate and an organo-silicon polymer dissolved therein. ,
3._A composition comprising a C1-C3 alkyl myristate
10 and an organo-silicon polymer dissolved therein.
4. A composition comprising isopropyl myristate and
an organo-silicon polymer dissolved therein.
5. A composition comprising isopropyl myristate and
an organo-silicon ?uid polymer dissolved therein to form
a single phase. ’ ‘ i

emulsion. ‘ ' '

6. A composition comprising isopropyl myristate and
EXAMPLE 18 a dimethyl polysiloxane havinga viscosity in the range
Parts of 1—100,000 centistokes at 25° C., forming a single phase.
Dimethylpolysiloxane oil, 5000 ctsk. (GE) ______ __ 2.0 7. A- composition comprising . 60—98% of a C1-C3
Isopropyl myristate ________________________ __ 18.0 alkyl C8_C14 alkanoate, 1—20% of an organo-silicon poly
Polyoxyethylene ‘sorbitan monolaurate ________ __ 20.0 mer, and 1—30% mineral oil, wherein, when the alkyl
Water ___________________________________ __ 10.0 radical is C1 the alkanoate radical is C11—C14, and when
the alkyl radical is C2-C3 the alkanoate radical is Cir-C14.
Upon addition of the water the mixture becomes warm 8. A composition comprising 60-98% of a C1C3 alkyl
and a clear viscous liquid results containing 4% silicone [0 01 Cg-C14 alkanoate, 1—20% of an organo-silicon polymer,
oil. and 1—20% petrolatum, wherein, When the alkyl radical
EXAMPLE 19
~ Parts
is C1 the alkanoate radical is C11—C14, and when the alkyl
Dimethylpolysiloxane oil, 12,500 ctsk. (Dow Cor radical is C2-C3 the alkanoate radical is Cir-C14.
ning 200 Fluid) _________________________ __ 6.0 9. A composition comprising 60—98% of a C1-C3 alkyl
Isopropyl myristate ________________________ __ 14.0 30 (lg-C14 alkanoate, 1—'20% of an org'ano-silicon polymer,
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate ________ _._ 20.0 and 1—20% lanolin, wherein, when the alkyl radical is
Water ___________________________________ __ 12.0 C1 the alkanoate radical is Cir-C14, and when the alkyl
radical is C2—C3 the alkanoate radical is C8-C1‘,
, Generated heat upon addition of the water. A clear 10. A composition comprising 60—98% of a C1-C3
viscous liquid resulted with a silicone content of 11.54%. 35 alkyl (lg-C14 alkanoate, 1—20% of an organo-silicon poly
This liquid disperses in water to form a white oil in water mer, and 1~20% Cg-Czo fatty acid, wherein, when the
emulsion. alkyl radical is C1 the alkanoate radical is Cn-CM, and
Itwill be appreciated that any of the ordinary wetting when the alkyl radical is C2-C3 the alkanoate radical is
agents may be used in the practice of the instant inven
tion, and it is desirable to select a compound that is stable, 40
C3~C14
11. A composition comprising 60-98% of a C1~C3
which has little if any color, and which is generally com alkyl Cg-CM alkanoate, 1-20% of an organo-silicon poly
. patible. For example, use may be made of aryl alkyl mer, and 1—20% C8—C20 fatty alcohol, wherein, when the
polyether alcohols such as those marketed under the trade alkyl radical is C1 the alkanoate radical is C11—C14, and
name “X-100” (Rohm and Haas) and under the trade when the alkyl radical is C2-C3 the alkanoate radical is
name “Tween” (marketed by Atlas Powder Company) 45 C3—C14. '
which are polyoxyethylene derivatives of sorbitan mono 12. A cosmetic composition consisting essentially of
laurate, monopalmitate, or monostearate. These poly isopropyl myristate and an organopolysiloxane, forming a
oxyethylene derivatives (usually containing 2 to 10 poly single phase. -
ethoxide groups) of polyalcohol (2 to 6 hydroxy) mono '13. A composition comprising an organo-silicon poly
(Em-C18 alkanoates are preferred wetting agents for use 50 mer dissolved in an isopropyl ester of a fatty acid con
herein. Other commercially available materials which taining 12 to 14 carbon atoms. »
may be used in the practice of the invention include poly
glycerol esters, dioctyl ester of sodium sulfosuccinate, References Cited by the Examiner
alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, sorbitan sulfooleate, fatty al UNITED STATES PATENTS
cohol sulphates, aromatic polyglycol ethers, polyoxyethyl 55
ene ethers, sodium vdi(2-ethyl-hexyl) phosphate, alkyl 2,293,551 8/42 Kunz _______________ __ 167-65
aryl sulfonates, and the like. - > 2,467,178 4/49 Zimmer et a1 ________ __ 252—-—49.6
In the alkyl alkanoate-polysiloxane system, whether it 2,626,870 ' 1/53 Cooke et a1 _________ __ 260—29.l
‘is to, be used in dispersions or in other generally incom 2,628,213 2/53 Rust ______________ __ 260—31.2
patible compositions, is unique in and of itself since it 60 FOREIGN PATENTS
possesses compatibility superior to that of the polysiloxane
even when amounts of 1% or more of the alkyl alkanoate 686,429 1/ 5 3 Great Britain.
vare used and it possesses advantageous hydrophobic prop OTHER REFERENCES
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1:9 to 9: 1.
It will be understood that modi?cations and variations LEWIS GOTTS, Primary Examiner.
may be effected without departing from the scope of the 70 W. G. BENGEL, D. ARNOLD, M. O. WOLK, W. B.
novel concepts of the present invention. = ’ KNIGHT, Examiners.