Specification
FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present disclosure in general is directed to the field of surfactant systems,
particularly relate to thickener free-surfactant systems for use in cleansing compositions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Liquid cleansing formulations with optimum viscosity is easy to use, it helps in dispensing required quantity on hand without over flowing from bottle, tube or palm. They also provide good spread-ability and ease of application. Along with ease of handling, thickened formulation enhances the aesthetics of the formulation by providing uniform suspension of scrub particles.
[003] Conventionally used cleansing formulations are usually thickened by lipids, such as cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, carnauba wax, and stearic acid (US20110092405) or polymeric thickeners. For instance, US8936797 discloses a polymeric thickener composition comprising at least one water-swellable crosslinked copolymer prepared from a mixture comprising (a) acrylamide or acrylates or methylacrylates, (b) an acrylamidoalkylsulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof and (c) an amine-based polyfunctional crosslinking agent comprising at least three allylic functions. Certain other conventionally used formulations employ the use of naturally derived thickeners, such as guar gum, xanthan gum, and gelatin (US8097573); or mineral thickeners, such as silica, bentonite, and magnesium aluminum silicate; or synthetic thickeners, such as carbomers or ionic thickeners, such as sodium chloride (US8193137B2). [004] However, each of these categories of thickeners suffer from drawbacks such as, long processing times, extra costs, poor foamability, poor aesthetics, inability to swell/ thicken at required pH conditions of the formulations, etc. Although several cleansing compositions have been disclosed in the art, there still exists a need to develop cost-effective thickener-free, polymer-free, sulfate-free surfactant systems for use in cleansing composition, with desired viscosity.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% (as active matter) with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect
to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% (as active matter) with respect to the surfactant system.
[006] In an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, said process comprising: i) contacting at least one anionic surfactant to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-70°C at constant mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a time period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system.
[007] In an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: i) at least one anionic surfactant; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof. [008] In an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: i) at least one anionic surfactant; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof; said process comprising: i) contacting at least one anionic surfactant to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-70°C at constant mixing at a speed
in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a time period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system; and iii) contacting the surfactant system to the at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof, to obtain the cleansing composition [009] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present subject matter will be better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] Those skilled in the art will be aware that the present disclosure is subj ect to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the present disclosure includes all such variations and modifications. The disclosure also includes all such steps, features, compositions, and compounds referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any or more of such steps or features.
Definitions
[0011] For convenience, before further description of the present disclosure, certain terms
employed in the specification, and examples are collected here. These definitions should be
read in the light of the remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person of skill in the
art. The terms used herein have the meanings recognized and known to those of skill in the art,
however, for convenience and completeness, particular terms and their meanings are set forth
below.
[0012] The articles "a", "an" and "the" are used to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at
least one) of the grammatical object of the article.
[0013] The terms "comprise" and "comprising" are used in the inclusive, open sense, meaning
that additional elements may be included. It is not intended to be construed as "consists of
only".
[0014] Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise the word
"comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply
the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of element or steps but not the exclusion of
any other element or step or group of element or steps.
[0015] KVS bS`[ kW\QZcRW\Ul Wa caSR b] [SO\ kW\QZcRW\U Pcb \]b ZW[WbSR b]l+ kC\QZcRW\Ul O\R
kW\QZcRW\U Pcb \]b ZW[WbSR b]l O`S used interchangeably.
[0016] KVS bS`[a kS[]ZZWS\bl) kS[cZaWTWS`l) kQVSZObW\U OUS\bl) k^`SaS`dObWdSl) kLM
abOPWZWhS`l) kPW]OQbWdSl) kRWZcS\bl) O`S eSZZ c\RS`ab]]R Pg O ^S`a]\ aYWZZSR W\ bVS O`b+
[0017] KVS bS`[ kOb ZSOab ]\Sl Wa caSR b] [SO\ ]\S ]` []`S O\R bVca W\QZcRes individual
components as well as mixtures/combinations.
[0018] A surfactant has a hydrophobic end and a hydrophilic end. The hydrophobic end allows
the surfactant to interact with uncharged molecules, such as oils, sebum. The hydrophobic end
may be a hydrocarbon, which may be either linear, branched, cyclic or aromatic. The
hydrophilic moiety facilitates the interaction of the molecule with charged or polar molecules,
such as water. Basis the nature of functional groups on hydrophilic moiety can be classified as
anionic, cationic, nonionic, or amphoteric surfactants.
[0019] Anionic surfactants have a negatively charged hydrophilic end, which may be present
as a sulfate, sulfonate, carboxylate or the like. Nonionic surfactants have a hydrophilic end with
neutral charge.
[0020] KVS bS`[ k^`W[O`g ac`TOQbO\bl `STS`a b] bVS []ab W[^]`bO\b ac`TOQbO\b W\ bVS ac`TOQbO\b
system or cleansing composition. Primary surfactants are those, which give excellent foam and
lather characteristics in personal wash cleansing formulations. These are usually the highest in
concentration compared to other surfactants in the formula.
[0021] KVS bS`[ kaSQ]\RO`g ac`TOQbO\bl O\R kbS`bWO`g ac`TOQbO\bl `STS` b] ac`TOQbO\ba bVOb O`S
generally added to the surfactant system or the cleansing composition to boost the performance.
Secondary surfactants have lower cleansing properties, yet they help to boost foam, and to
reduce irritation. Usually they also help in the emulsification of oil phase of the formula (if any
present). Tertiary surfactants stabilize foam of the formulation; and helps reduce negative
interaction with keratin proteins.
[0022] KVS bS`[ kbVWQYS\S`l `STS`a b] acPabO\QSa,Q][^]c\Ra,QVS[WQOZa ORRSR b] bVS ac`TOQbO\b
systems to make the composition sufficiently viscous.
[0023] Ratios, concentrations, amounts, and other numerical data may be presented herein in
a range format. It is to be understood that such range format is used merely for convenience
and brevity and should be interpreted flexibly to include not only the numerical values
explicitly recited as the limits of the range, but also to include all the individual numerical
values or sub-ranges encompassed within that range as if each numerical value and sub-range
is explicitly recited. For example, a temperature ranges of about 60-70 Ë aV]cZR PS W\bS`^`SbSR
to include not only the explicitly recited limits of about 60Ë b] OP]cb 70 Ë) Pcb OZa] b] W\QZcRS
sub-ranges, such as 65-69 Ë) 62-65 Ë) O\R a] T]`bV) Oa eSZZ Oa W\RWdWRcOZ O[]c\ba) W\QZcRW\U fractional amounts, within the specified ranges, such as 62+/ Ë) O\R 6/+2 Ë) T]` SfO[^ZS+ [0024] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the disclosure, the preferred methods, and materials are now described. All publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference. [0025] KVS bS`[ kOb ZSOab ]\Sl Wa caSR b] [SO\ ]\S ]` []`S O\R bVca W\QZcRSa W\RWdWRcOZ components as well as mixtures/combinations.
[0026] The present disclosure is not to be limited in scope by the specific implementations described herein, which are intended for the purposes of exemplification only. Functionally-equivalent products, compositions, and methods are clearly within the scope of the disclosure, as described herein.
[0027] Conventionally, the most common way to thicken a surfactant system is to use ionic chloride. However, the thickening effect achieved using inorganic salts is dependent on the concentration of the salt used. At lower concentration, the formulation is not desirably viscous, and at concentrations beyond a limit the viscosity collapses, as too much electrolytes cause destruction of micellar network. Thickening agents such as gums and carbomers cause a slimy appearance, which does not make them applicable for use as a single thickener. Further, the use of polymers in thickening composition results in problems relating to sliminess during rinsing. Also, the use of thickening agents in surfactant systems/ cleansing compositions are often associated with long processing times, and extra costs. Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to develop a low cost thickener-free/polymer-free, sulfate-free surfactant system, with desired viscosity, for use in cleansing compositions. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides for a surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, which when used in defined weight percentages, self-assemble to induce structuring, thereby providing the desired viscosity; and also eliminating the need for external thickening agents such as salts or polymers. [0028] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect
to the surfactant system. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system as described herein, wherein cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system as described herein, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is selected from a group consisting of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate, and combinations thereof. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one anionic surfactant is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one anionic surfactant is alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant selected from a group consisting of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate, and combinations thereof; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein sodium lauroyl sarcosinate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system. [0033] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine
(CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system as described herein, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, and wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-6000 cps and has a pH in a range of 5 - 6.5. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the system has a viscosity in the range of 3000 j 5000 cps; and pH is in the range of 5.0 to 6.0. [0035] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein sodium lauroyl sarcosinate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-6000 cps; and has a pH in a range of 5-6.5. [0036] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system as described herein, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate, and wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-8000 cps. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the viscosity was maintained between 3000- 5000 cps. [0037] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-8000 cps. [0038] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the
surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-8000 cps. [0039] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-8000 cps. [0040] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, said process comprising: i) contacting at least one anionic surfactant to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-4-Ë Ob Q]\abO\b mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a time period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain the surfactant system. In another embodiment, the process comprises: i) contacting at least one anionic surfactant to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-4-Ë at constant mixing at a speed in a range of 450-550 rpm, for a time period in a range of 25-35 minutes, to obtain the surfactant system.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant selected from a group consisting of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate, and
combinations thereof; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, said process comprising: i) contacting at least one anionic surfactant to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-70°C at constant mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein sodium lauroyl sarcosinate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, said process comprising: i) contacting sodium lauroyl sarcosinate to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-70°C at constant mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, said process comprising: i) contacting alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-70°C at constant mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system.
[0045] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a process for preparing a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16)
sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, said process comprising: i) contacting alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and ii) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-4-Ë Ob Q]\abO\b mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system.
[0046] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and wherein the at least one surfactant is selected from a group consisting of alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, and combinations thereof. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system. [0047] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system. [0048] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: a) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein sodium lauroyl sarcosinate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight
percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system. [0049] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system. [0050] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: a) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system. [0051] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition as described herein, wherein the cleansing composition further comprises at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the emollient is selected from a group consisting of glycerine, tocopheryl acetate, sodium PCA, PEG 400, jojoba oil, isopropyl myristate, D-panthenol, and combinations thereof, the emulsifier is selected from a group consisting of polysorbate-20, polysorbate-40, polysorbate-60, polysorbate-80, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, and combinations thereof, the chelating agent is either di sodium EDTA or tetra sodium EDTA, the preservative is selected from a group consisting of DMDM hydantoin, parabens, sodium benzoate, phenoxy ethanol, methyl isothiothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiothiazolinone, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, the UV stabilizer is selected from a group consisting of 3-benzophenone, 4-benzophenone, butyl hydroxytoluene (BHT), diluent is selected from water, polyhydric alcohols, vegetable oils, synthetic oils and combinations thereof, the bioactive is selected from a group consisting of vitamins, provitamins, minerals, a- & p-hydroxy acids, modified metal salts, natural extracts, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the emollient is at least one of tocopherol acetate; glycerine, and combinations thereof; the emulsifier is polysorbate-20; the preservative is DMDM hydantoin; and the UV stabilizer is
BHT. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the selected from a group consisting of emollient tocopherol acetate, glycerine, and combinations thereof, having a weight percentage in a range of 0.1 j 0.4% with respect to the surfactant system, emulsifier is polysorbate-20 having a weight percentage in a range of 0.1 j 0.3% with respect to the surfactant system, chelating agent, preservative is DMDM hydantoin having a weight percentage in a range of 0.2 j 0.4% with respect to the surfactant system, UV stabilizer is BHT having a weight percentage in a range of 0.01 j 0.03% with respect to the surfactant system; bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof.
[0052] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener-free surfactant system, wherein the thickener-free surfactant system comprises: i) at least one anionic surfactant; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient.
[0053] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener free surfactant system, wherein the thickener free surfactant system comprises: i) at least one anionic surfactant; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof. [0054] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener free surfactant system, wherein the thickener free surfactant system comprises: i) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein sodium lauroyl sarcosinate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof.
[0055] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener free surfactant system, wherein the thickener free surfactant system comprises: i) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof. [0056] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener free surfactant system, wherein the thickener free surfactant system comprises: i) alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof. [0057] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleansing composition comprising: a) a thickener free surfactant system, wherein the thickener free surfactant system comprises: i) at least one anionic surfactant; ii) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and iii) lauryl glucoside, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system; and b) at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof, and wherein emollient is selected from a group consisting of glycerine, tocopheryl acetate, sodium PCA, PEG 400, jojoba oil, isopropyl myristate, D-panthenol, and combinations thereof, the emulsifier is selected from a group consisting of polysorbate-20, polysorbate-40, polysorbate-60, polysorbate-80, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, and combinations thereof, the chelating agent is either di sodium EDTA or tetra sodium EDTA, the preservative is selected from a group consisting of DMDM hydantoin, parabens, sodium benzoate, phenoxy ethanol, methyl isothiothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiothiazolinone,
potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, the UV stabilizer is selected from a group consisting of 3-benzophenone, 4-benzophenone, butyl hydroxytoluene (BHT), diluent is selected from water, polyhydric alcohols, vegetable oils, synthetic oils and combinations thereof, the bioactive is selected from a group consisting of vitamins, provitamins, minerals, 3000 | >3000 | <500 | <600 | <700 | <500 | >3000
Table 3
Ingredient Role A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14
(alpha olefin
(C 14 -C16) 10, . .
Sarcosinate 7 7-10 7-10
(SLS) 7-12 7-12 7-12 -12 7-10
Lauryl glucoside
(LG) 2-7 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cocamide
monoethanolami 2° 0 2-7
ne (CMEA) (secondary) 0 2-7 0 0 2-7
Cocamidopropyl surfactants
betaine (CAPB) 0 0 2-7 0 0 2-7 0
Decyl glucoside 0 0 0 2-7 0 0 2-7
3° (tertiary)
Lauryl glucoside | surfactants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0
CAPB 0 0 0 0 2-7 0 0
Decyl glucoside 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Viscosity (cps) at 27°C <500 <600 <500 <500 <1000 <500 <600
[0068] The compositions mentioned above in Tables 2, and 3 were evaluated for their viscosity, and sensorials. Best results were obtained for compositions having viscosity >3000 cps. From the Tables 2 and 3 it can be inferred that compositions A1, A2, and A7 are working examples of ternary surfactant systems where a viscosity >3000cps was obtained without the use of any external thickening agents. A3 to A6, and A8 j A14, are non-working examples of ternary surfactant systems where a viscosity <3000cps. These compositions do not have the desired viscosity and may not be compatible in terms of spreading on skin or dispensing from the packaging material of interest. It can thus be inferred that best results can be obtained when the anionic surfactant (alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate and sodium lauryl sarcosinate) has a weight percentage in the range of 7 j 10%; cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
Example 3: Establishing the criticality of the concentration of each constituent in the
surfactant system, when alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate (AOS) was used as the anionic
surfactant
[0069] Further, the criticality of the concentrations was established altering the weight
percentage of one constituent in the surfactant system above or below the defined working
weight ranges; with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentages within the defined
working ranges. The results are presented below in Table 4.
Table 4
Sample alpha olefin (C14-C16) Cocamide Lauryl Viscosity
No. sulfonate (AOS) monoethanolamine glucoside (cps) at
(CMEA) (LG) 27°C
A15 2 5 3 10
A16 2 5 5 10
A17 2 7 3 10
A18 2 7 5 15
A19 4 5 3 225
A20 4 5 5 265
A21 4 7 3 25
A22 4 7 5 36
A23 6 3 3 245
A24 6 3 5 823
A25 6 5 3 1130
A26 6 5 5 1465
A27 6 7 3 1460
A28 6 7 5 1628
A29 7 2 3 9
A30 7 2 5 15
A31 7 8 3 10
A32 7 8 5 15
A33 7 9 3 95
A34 7 9 5 156
A35 7 5 1 1200
A36 7 5 2 1225
A37 7 7 9 850
A38 7 7 10 1100
[0070] A15 j A28 depict surfactant system compositions when AOS was used at concentrations above and below the working range; with CMEA and LG being in the working range of 2 j 7%. A29 j 34 depict surfactant system compositions when CMEA levels are below 3% with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentages in the working range. A35 j A38 depict surfactant system compositions when LG levels are at levels <5% or >7% with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentages in working range. From Table 4, it can be inferred that at levels lower than 7% of AOS, with the other two co-surfactants (CMEA and LG) still being in the working range, the desired viscosity of > 3000 cps is not obtained. Although using AOS at concentrations greater than 10% gave the desired viscosity, such compositions were not desirable due to cost and skin compatibility constraints. Similar results were obtained for other samples A29-A38 as well, where the desired viscosity of > 3000 cps is not obtained.
Example 4: Establishing the criticality of the concentration of each constituent in the surfactant system, when sodium lauryl sarcosinate (SLS) was used as the anionic surfactant
[0071] Further, similar experiments where one of the surfactants having a weight percentage outside the working range, with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentage within the range, were performed and the results are tabulated in Table 5. The pH was maintained in the range of 5.0 j 6.0 while performing the experiments where SLS was used as the anionic surfactant.
Table 5
Sample SLS CMEA LG Viscosity Appearance
No. (cps) at
27°C
A39 5 3 3 Clear
700
A40 5 3 4 Clear
860
A41 5 3 5 Clear
1510
A42 5 3 6 Clear
1680
A43 5 4 3 Clear
820
A44 5 4 4 Clear
965
A45 5 4 5 Clear
1620
A46 5 4 6 Clear
1730
A47 5 5 3 Milky
50
A48 5 5 4 Clear
1050
A49 5 5 5 Clear
1756
A50 5 5 6 Clear
1920
A51 5 6 3 Milky
23
A52 5 6 4 Milky
65
A53 5 6 5 Milky
72
A54 7 1 2 Clear
450
A55 7 1 5 Clear
1450
A56 7 1 7 Clear
1920
A57 7 8 2 Milky
210
A58 7 8 5 Milky
620
A59 7 9 2 Milky
25
A60 7 9 5 Milky
60
A61 7 9 7 Milky
110
A62 7 10 2 Milky
210
A63 7 10 5 Milky
340
A64 7 10 7 Milky
210
A65 7 2 1 Clear
723
A66 7 5 1 Clear
1020
A67 7 7 1 Milky
50
[0072] A39 j A53 depict surfactant system compositions when SLS was used at concentrations above and below the working range; with CMEA and LG being in the working range of 2 j 7%. A54 j 56 depict surfactant system compositions when CMEA levels are below 2% with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentages in working range. A57 j A64 depict surfactant system compositions when CMEA levels are greater than 7% with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentages in working range. A65 j A67 depict surfactant system compositions when LG levels are below than 2% with the other two co-surfactants having weight percentages in working range. None of the compositions as listed in A39 j A64 resulted in a desirably viscous formulation where the viscosity was greater than 3000cps. [0073] Overall, the present examples suggest that a desirable viscosity greater than 3000 cps was obtained when the AOS has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, CMEA has a weight percentage in a range of 5-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-5% with respect to the surfactant system; and when the SLS has a weight percentage in a range of in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, CMEA has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
Advantages gained in the example illustrative process in this subject matter: [0074] The surfactant systems for the present disclosure provide a sulfate-free, polymer free, and salt free chassis for use in cleansing compositions. This is achieved by determining a working ratio of the anionic surfactant together with two other non-ionic surfactants, which under defined weight ratios self-assemble to induce structuring of formulations, thereby eliminating the need for external thickening agents such as salts or polymers. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides for a thickener-free surfactant system comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and c) lauryl glucoside (LG), wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, CMEA has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system. The surfactant systems of the present disclosure overcome the drawbacks associated with the use of thickening agents such as long processing times, and
extra costs. The surfactant systems of the present disclosure can be used in cleansing and cosmetic compositions.
I/We Claim:
1. A thickener-free surfactant system comprising:
a) at least one anionic surfactant;
b) cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA); and
c) lauryl glucoside,
wherein the at least one anionic surfactant has a weight percentage in a range of 7-10% with respect to the surfactant system, cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 2-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
2. The surfactant system as claimed in claim 1, wherein cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA) has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system, and lauryl glucoside has a weight percentage in a range of 3-7% with respect to the surfactant system.
3. The surfactant system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is selected from a group consisting of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate, and combinations thereof.
4. The surfactant system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate.
5. The surfactant system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one anionic surfactant is alpha olefin (C14-C16) sulfonate.
6. The surfactant system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-6000 cps; and has a pH in a range of 5-6.5.
7. The surfactant system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the system has a viscosity in a range of 3000-8000 cps.
8. A process for preparing the surfactant system as claimed in claim 1, said process comprising:
a) contacting at least one anionic surfactant to cocamide monoethanolamine (CMEA), and lauryl glucoside to obtain a first mixture; and
b) heating the first mixture at a temperature in a range of 60-4-Ë Ob Q]\abO\b mixing at a speed in a range of 400-600 rpm, for a time period in a range of 20-40 minutes, to obtain a surfactant system.
9. A cleansing composition comprising the surfactant system as claimed in any one of the claims 1-7.
10. The cleansing composition as claimed in claim 9, wherein the cleansing composition comprises at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof.
11. The cleansing composition as claimed in claim 10, wherein the emollient is selected from a group consisting of glycerine, tocopheryl acetate, sodium PC A, PEG 400, jojoba oil, iso propyl myristate, D-panthenol, and combinations thereof, the emulsifier is selected from a group consisting of polysorbate-20, polysorbate-40, polysorbate-60, polysorbate-80, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, and combinations thereof, the chelating agent is either di sodium EDTA or tetra sodium EDTA, the preservative is selected from a group consisting of DMDM hydantoin, parabens, sodium benzoate, phenoxy ethanol, methyl isothiothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiothiazolinone, potassium sorbate, and combinations thereof, the UV stabilizer is selected from a group consisting of 3-benzophenone, 4-benzophenone, butyl hydroxytoluene (BHT), diluent is selected from water, polyhydric alcohols, vegetable oils, synthetic oils and combinations thereof, the bioactive is selected from a group consisting of vitamins, provitamins, minerals, a- & p-hydroxy acids, modified metal salts, natural extracts, and combinations thereof.
12. A process for preparing the cleansing composition as claimed in claim 9, said process comprising:
a) obtaining the surfactant system as claimed in any one of the claims 1-7; and
b) contacting the surfactant system to the at least one excipient selected from a group consisting of emollient, emulsifier, chelating agent, preservative, UV stabilizer, bioactive, diluent and combinations thereof, to obtain the cleansing composition.