COLLAGEN-BASED MULTIUSE CLEANING COMPOSITION

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-use cleaning and degreasing detergent compositions, based on non-hydrolysed collagen, with improved cleaning and biodegradable properties, wherein the non-hydrolysed collagen is the surfactant and its presence in the composition, when formulated together with other surfactants, boosts the cleaning and degreasing effect of the composition as a result of the optimal quantitative ratio of the ingredients thereof and the synergy displayed between the non-hydrolysed collagen and the surfactant, and wherein the ranges by weight of the collagen and the surfactants do not exceed 25-30% by weight of the composition.

Claims

1. A multiuse cleaning degreasing composition, based on non-hydrolysed collagen, wherein the non-hydrolysed collagen acts as surfactant agent and comprising by weight the composition: non-hydrolysed collagen between 1% and 30%, a preservative substance between 0.25% and 2%, a natural fragrance between 0.1% and 2% and deionised water between 69% and 80%.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the preservative substance is selected from Pantogar, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, sodium sorbate, sodium benzoate or benzyl alcohol.

3. The composition of claim 1, wherein the natural fragrance is selected from lemon, orange, apple, green tea, lavender, aloe vera and peach.

4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the non-hydrolysed collagen synergistically boosts the properties of the surfactant substance present in the formulation and comprises by weight the composition: collagen between 1% and 27%, a thickening and foam stabilising substance between 0.25% and 5%, a surfactant between 1% and 5%, a preservative substance between 0.25% and 2%, a natural fragrance between 0.1% and 0.5% and deionised water between 66% and 70%.

5. The composition of claim 2, wherein the surfactant is selected from sodium lauryl sulphate.

6. The composition of claim 2, wherein the thickening and foam stabilising substance is selected from Cocodiethanolamine or Comperlan.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] As a results of the works done to improve these cleaning and degreasing detergent compositions, it has surprisingly been found that non-hydrolysed collagen, in addition to being an effective protecting agent of the skin and hair, when used without being hydrolysed it triggers an important cleaning and degreasing surfactant reaction, allowing multiuse organic and biodegradable cleaning compositions to be formulated alone, with a high cleaning and degreasing power, without the need to incorporate conventional surfactant compounds to said formulations or compositions, so non-hydrolysed collagen can be used as a substitute for conventional surfactants.

[0033] Moreover, it has surprisingly been found that when non-hydrolysed collagen is used, it allows the required amounts of conventional surfactants to be reduced, allowing multiuse cleaning formulations to be obtained with a high cleaning and degreasing power derived from the synergistic action of non-hydrolysed collagen which boosts the cleaning and degreasing effect of the surfactant substances present in the composition.

[0034] In both cases, whether the non-hydrolysed collagen is used as the only cleaning substance present in the composition or as a synergistic booster of conventional surfactant substances, the cleaning capacity and effective removal of a wide range of dirt, without generating skin conditions and improving the biodegradable properties of said cleaning compositions, increases considerably.

[0035] The following examples will allow for illustrating alternative multiuse biodegradable cleaning compositions, assuring that all the concentrations of the non-hydrolysed collagen and surfactants that are proposed are within the expressed percentage ranges and do not exceed 25%-30% of the total composition.

[0036] The surprising effect of the degreasing and cleaning detergent power is achieved by including in the composition the indicated amounts by weight of non-hydrolysed collagen when it acts as the only surfactant and degreasing element in the composition, or of non-hydrolysed collagen when it acts together with other surfactant substances, all expressed in the indicated percentage ranges and not exceeding 25%-30% of the total composition, and wherein the surfactant is selected from sodium lauryl sulphate, the thickening and foam stabilising substance conferring the desired viscosity of the product is preferably selected from Cocodiethanolamine or Comperlan; and a preservative preferably selected from DANTOGARD, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, sodium sorbate or benzyl alcohol. Optionally, the composition may contain a natural fragrance selected from lemon, orange, apple, green tea, lavender, aloe vera, peach, among others. It has been found that with the use of this composition, there are no adverse effects on the skin, even with continued and systematic use, the cleaning process is efficient, and the composition entrains all the impurities rather effortlessly.

[0037] More particularly, the composition may contain the following proportion of components:

TABLE-US-00001 Non-hydrolysed collagen  1 to 30% Preservative 0.25 to 2%  Natural fragrances 0.1 to 2% Deionised water 69 to 80%.

[0038] More particularly, the composition may contain the following proportion of components.

TABLE-US-00002 Non-hydrolysed collagen from 1 to 30% Cocodiethanolamine   .sup. 0.25 to 5% Sodium lauryl sulphate   .sup. 1 to 17% Preservative  .sup. 0.25 to 0.6% Natural fragrances  .sup. 0.1 to 0.5% Deionised water  .sup.   69 to 80%

[0039] Likewise, the composition object of the present invention may also contain the following proportion of components:

TABLE-US-00003 Non-hydrolysed collagen .sup. 1 to 27% Thickener and stabiliser 0.25 to 5% Surfactant   1 to 5% Preservative 0.25 to 2% Natural fragrances 0.1 to 0.5%  Deionised water  66 to 70%.

[0040] Particular formulations that can be obtained from combining the components set forth above as particular exemplary embodiments given by way of illustration are set forth below.

Example 1

[0041]

TABLE-US-00004 Non-hydrolysed collagen 30% DANTOGARD preservative  2% Natural lemon fragrances  2% Deionised water 66%

[0042] This formulation was used for cleaning metallic surfaces, for example ovens and cooktops. It is applied on the surface and left to act for a time span of 2-5 minutes and it is then removed with a dry cloth, leaving the surface clean and with a protective covering that keeps the surface clean for a longer time.

Example 2

[0043] A composition containing the following ingredient ratio is prepared, wherein the preparation thereof is simple, simply mixing the ingredients at room temperature and stirring until a homogeneous solution is obtained:

TABLE-US-00005 Non-hydrolysed collagen 10%  Cocodiethanolamine 3% Sodium lauryl sulphate 5% Sodium sorbate preservative 0.5%.sup.  Natural lavender fragrances 1.5%.sup.  Deionised water 80%. 

[0044] The composition was applied in a vehicle engine to remove grease, achieving an absolute cleaning effect; the product was applied, left to act for a time span of 2-5 minutes and removed with water.

Example 3

[0045] A composition containing the following ingredient ratio is prepared:

TABLE-US-00006 Non-hydrolysed collagen 1% Comperlan 2% Sodium lauryl sulphate 4% DANTOGARD Preservative 1.5%.sup.  Natural orange fragrances 1.5%.sup.  Deionised water 90% 

[0046] This formulation was used as a dishwashing soap, demonstrating that the product has excellent properties for this purpose, presents a good capacity to remove residues, very good viscosity, and does not cause unpleasant effects on the skin. Therefore, protective gloves are not required for systematic use.

Example 4

[0047] The proportion of ingredients used in this case was the following and the preparation process consisted of mixing the ingredients under normal stirring for a time span of 2 minutes until complete dissolution of the ingredients, the ratio of which in this case was:

TABLE-US-00007 Non-hydrolysed collagen 7% Cocodiethanolamine 1.5%.sup.  Sodium lauryl sulphate 3% Sodium sorbate 2% Natural green apple fragrances 1.5%.sup.  Deionised water 85% 

[0048] This formulation was used for cleaning metallic surfaces in work establishment furniture, such as in hair salons, wherein the action of certain typical hair care products, as well as hair clippings, contribute to an unpleasant image of the surface of the furniture. This same formulation was used to clean the metallic parts in bathrooms, such as fittings, where dirt residues together with the body grease and soap foam are often deposited, creating a layer of dirt. This formulation was applied gently with the help of a cotton or wool cloth. It was left to act for a time span of 2-5 minutes and did not require any effort in removing the dirt by mechanical entrainment, simply passing the cloth with the formulation over same and then removing it with the help of a dry cloth, which guarantees that the shine on all surfaces will be recovered.

Example 5

[0049] The proportion of ingredients used in this case was the following and the preparation process consisted of mixing the ingredients under normal stirring for a time span of 2 minutes until complete dissolution of the ingredients, the ratio of which in this case was:

TABLE-US-00008 Non-hydrolysed collagen 15%  Comperlan 1% Sodium lauryl sulphate 2% Sodium sorbate 1% Natural green apple fragrances 1.5%.sup.  Deionised water 79.5%  

[0050] This formulation was used as a shampoo for cleaning hair and the body. It was applied in a conventional manner, left to act for a time span of 2-5 minutes, and removed with abundant water, showing positive results and leaving silky, shiny hair and body.

[0051] Collagen has always been used in cleaning formulations as a moisturiser and protective agent for the skin, never by itself as a cleaning agent or surfactant. When collagen is not hydrolysed, it becomes a surfactant, presents degreasing and cleaning power, is capable of dissolving any type of dirt and grease without any effort in minimal time and without needing to use protective gloves.

[0052] The non-hydrolysed collagen formula used, only as a surfactant, with a preservative and a fragrance is used to wash a vehicle engine, it is applied with a sponge, left for 2 minutes and rinsed with water, leaving it without a drop of grease, shiny and without the need to use gloves, on the contrary, hands are moisturised and soft because it does not lose its moisturising power.

[0053] This same formula is applied in the kitchen of a restaurant that serves meat, on the grills and fume hoods, which have been covered for some time with grease and grime, leaving the stainless steel with many stains, it is sprayed on, simply wiped with a sponge (stainless steel cleaners are known to be highly toxic; in fact, their use is recommended in ventilated locations and wearing gloves), leaving the steel like new, with no grease or stains, and leaving a pleasant fragrance, without the need to wear gloves.

[0054] This same formulation used to wash a car engine and to clean grease in a restaurant is used to bathe a baby, leaving the skin clean, moisturised and very soft, and at the same time, the same formula is used to wash a woman's hair, which is left completely clean, shiny and silky.

[0055] At present, there is no formulation with these features which can be used to bathe a baby, wash hair, remove the grease in a car or clean the stainless steel in a kitchen without any effort, and while cleaning, rejuvenating and protecting skin, since non-hydrolysed collagen maintains its moisturising and rejuvenating properties, so gloves are not needed for this action.

[0056] This formula of non-hydrolysed collagen, the preservative and the fragrance is used. Added to it are a surfactant, in this case lauryl sulphate, a thickener and foam stabiliser, Comperlan, and deionised water to see how said surfactant was boosted in the presence of non-hydrolysed collagen and synergy is displayed because both of them are surfactants, but lauryl sulphate is aggressive as it breaks down oils and greases, and poorly treats, dries and flakes the skin. However, as a surfactant, as non-hydrolysed collagen breaks down grease, it does not lose its moisturising and protective properties of the skin, so they complement one another and synergy between them occurs. This allows the amount of surfactant with the presence of non-hydrolysed collagen to be reduced, where it can be reduced to a minimum amount, also resulting in a contribution to the environment since it is biodegradable, without losing cleaning properties but rather, on the contrary, boosting them.