Aqueous surfactant compositions containing one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of the general formula (I),

R.sup.1CH(SO.sub.3M.sup.1)COOM.sup.2   (I),

in which the radical R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M.sup.1 and M.sup.2, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines, one or more N-acylglutamic acid compounds (B) of the general formula (II),

M.sup.3OOC—CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—CH(NH—CO—R.sup.2)—COOM.sup.4   (II) in which the radical R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 7 to 19 carbon atoms and the radicals M.sup.3 and M.sup.4, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines, and water, with specific limiting conditions, are disclosed. The compositions are transparent, storage-stable, exhibit good foaming ability, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergents, and cleaners.

Aqueous surfactant compositions containing one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of the general formula (I),

R.sup.1CH(SO.sub.3M.sup.1)COOM.sup.2   (I),

in which the radical R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M.sup.1 and M.sup.2, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines, one or more N-acylglutamic acid compounds (B) of the general formula (II),

M.sup.3OOC—CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—CH(NH—CO—R.sup.2)—COOM.sup.4   (II) in which the radical R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 7 to 19 carbon atoms and the radicals M.sup.3 and M.sup.4, independently of one another, are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines, and water, with specific limiting conditions, are disclosed. The compositions are transparent, storage-stable, exhibit good foaming ability, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergents, and cleaners.

The present invention provides a composition containing component (A): a compound represented by the formula (1)

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wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof, and component (B): an anionic water-soluble m polymer, which suppresses syneresis and aggregation over time, is superior in the maintenance of viscosity in a wide pH range even in the presence of electrolyte or alcohol, and suppresses stickiness and sliminess.

The present invention provides a composition containing component (A): a compound represented by the formula (1)

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wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof, and component (B): an anionic water-soluble m polymer, which suppresses syneresis and aggregation over time, is superior in the maintenance of viscosity in a wide pH range even in the presence of electrolyte or alcohol, and suppresses stickiness and sliminess.

Compositions are described that include an oil, a surfactant, and optionally a charged polymer complex, where the composition may also include an aqueous phase to provide a microemulsion. Methods of manufacturing the compositions are also described, along with methods of using the compositions in home care and personal care.

A personal care composition is provided having a highly volatile fragrance which incorporates alpha pinene, beta pinene, hexyl acetate, limonene, (+)-citronellal, dihydromyrcenol, alpha citronellol, beta citronellol, genaniol, lilial or combinations thereof in conjunction with tricyclodecane amide. The tricyclodecane amide functions to prevent fast volatilization of the highly volatile fragrance components when the personal care composition is applied to skin or hair of the human body.

A personal care composition is provided having a highly volatile fragrance which incorporates alpha pinene, beta pinene, hexyl acetate, limonene, (+)-citronellal, dihydromyrcenol, alpha citronellol, beta citronellol, genaniol, lilial or combinations thereof in conjunction with tricyclodecane amide. The tricyclodecane amide functions to prevent fast volatilization of the highly volatile fragrance components when the personal care composition is applied to skin or hair of the human body.

A functional fluid useful as an emulsion in a cleaning product or a personal care product is the esterification reaction product of a) a triglyceride or a fatty acid or a methyl ester of a fatty acid, and b) an alcohol which comprises b1) a polyglycerol having at least 3 glycerol units (preferably polyglycerol-4), and b2) glycerol and/or diglycerol. The functional fluid is effective as a stabilizer and as an emulsifier for o/w and w/o emulsions. When a triglyceride is used as a reactant, glycerol and fatty acids are generated in situ by an interesterification reaction. Preferred functional fluids provide the significant benefit that they may be mixed into an oil phase and in a water phase before such phases are mixed together, and that such processing may be carried out at ambient temperature.

A functional fluid useful as an emulsion in a cleaning product or a personal care product is the esterification reaction product of a) a triglyceride or a fatty acid or a methyl ester of a fatty acid, and b) an alcohol which comprises b1) a polyglycerol having at least 3 glycerol units (preferably polyglycerol-4), and b2) glycerol and/or diglycerol. The functional fluid is effective as a stabilizer and as an emulsifier for o/w and w/o emulsions. When a triglyceride is used as a reactant, glycerol and fatty acids are generated in situ by an interesterification reaction. Preferred functional fluids provide the significant benefit that they may be mixed into an oil phase and in a water phase before such phases are mixed together, and that such processing may be carried out at ambient temperature.

An erodible anhydrous film useful in delivering active agents to a surface including keratinous surfaces, and hard or soft surfaces is disclosed. The erodible anhydrous film contains polyethylene oxide in combination with a support polymer, and optionally, other additives for skin care, fabric care, or hard surface cleaning. The erodible anhydrous film is useful when used as a comfort strip for enhancing shaving.