COMPOSITIONS WITH REDUCED DYE-TRANSFER PROPERTIES

Abstract

A method of protecting a coloured or dyed substrate from dye transfer during exposure to aqueous cleansing solutions, the method comprising the step of treating said a dyed or coloured substrate with a composition comprising a surfactant system, wherein said system comprises a biosurfactant in the range 50-100 wt. % of the total surfactant system.

Claims

1. A method of protecting a coloured or dyed substrate from dye transfer during exposure to an aqueous cleansing solution, the method comprising the step of treating said a dyed or coloured substrate with a composition comprising a surfactant system, wherein said surfactant system comprises a glycolipid biosurfactant in the range 50-100 wt. %, and wherein said surfactant system is the total surfactant content of the composition.

2. A method according to claim 1 wherein the method further comprises the step of applying a dye to the substrate.

3. A method according to claim 1 wherein the method comprises the step of applying an aqueous solution comprising the composition to the substrate for a time period of 1 minute to 2 hours before rinsing.

4. A method of dyeing a substrate, the method comprising the steps of a. Applying a dye to the substrate and, b. Applying to the substrate a composition comprising a surfactant system comprising 50-100 wt. % glycolipid biosurfactant, wherein said surfactant system is the total surfactant content of the composition.

5. A method according to claim 4 wherein step b. follows step a.

6. A method according to claim 3 comprising the further step of rinsing the applied dye and/or glycolipid biosurfactant from the substrate using water.

7. A method according to claim 1 wherein the substrate is a fabric and/or human hair.

8. A method according to claim 1 wherein the glycolipid biosurfactant comprises a rhamnolipid or a sophorolipid.

9. A method according to claim 8 wherein the rhamnolipid comprises a ratio of mono-rhamnolipid: di-rhamnolipid (R1:R2) such that R2 is always greater in proportion by weight to R1.

10. A method according to claim 9 wherein the rhamnolipid is 100wt. % di-rhamnolipid (R2).

11. Use of a washing composition comprising a glycolipid biosurfactant to reduce dye transfer from a coloured or dyed substrate during a washing process.

12. Use according to claim 11 wherein the substrate is human hair and/or fabric.

13. (canceled)

14. (canceled)

15. A kit for dyeing hair comprising a dye composition and a composition comprising a glycolipid biosurfactant.

Description

EXAMPLES LAUNDRY FORMULATION

Examples 1 and 2

[0031]

TABLE-US-00001 EG 1 EG 2 as as 100% 100% OOA Name SUPPLIER (%) (%) 1 Demin water Demin water 27.28 27.28 2 Tinopal CBS-SP Ciba 0.25 0.25 3 Mono Propylene Dow 8 8 Glycol MPG 4 Neodol 25_7 Shell 5.04 0 5 Acusol 820 Dow 1 1 6 Mono ethanol amine Dow 6.2 6.2 7 EU LAS acid - Petresa HF plus 6.72 0 Petresa HF PSU Sulphonation 8 Rhamnolipid - Jeneil 11.2 28 JBR425 - Jeneil 9 Tri ethanol amine Dow 4.035 4.035 10 Citric Acid Tate and Lyle 2.5 2.5 11 Prifac 5908 Palmera B1231 - 3.5 3.5 12 Dequest 2010 ex Thermophos 1.5 1.5 13 Sodium Sulphite - Aldrich 0.25 0.25 14 EU SLES 3EO - PSU 5.04 0 Sulphonation (synthetic source) 15 Sokolan HP20 BASF 2 2 16 Perfume IFF 1.39 1.39 17 Acusol OP301 Acusol OP301 - 0.1 0.1 Dow Notes For Examples 1 and 2: OOA is the order of addition upon making the formulation Tinopal CBS SP Slurry 33 a Distyryl biphenyl derivative CAS No. 27344-41-8 Acusol 820, a copolymer of acrylic acid with C18 and with EO20C18 side chains, MW about 500,000 Prifac 5908 is Hydrogenated Topped Palm Kernel Fatty Acids= Dequest 2010 is 1-Hydroxyl ethylidene-1,1,-diphosphonic acid, HEDP Sokolan HP20 is ethoxylated polyethylene imine Neodol 25-7 is is a primary C12-C15 Alcohol Ethoxylate with average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol Acusol 820 is Hydrophobically modified Alkali soluble acrylic polymer emulsion EU LAS is Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate SLES 3EO is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate with average distribution of 3 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Rhamnolipid JBR 425 is A mixture of mono and Di rhamnolipids where the IUPAC name for mono rhamnolipid is 3-[3-[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxydecanoyloxy]decanoic acid and Di rhamnolipid is - 3-[3-[4,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxydecanoyloxy]decanoic acid Soladona 2012 is perfume supplied by IFF Accusol OP301 = Is an opacifier supplied as an emulsion

Examples 3-6

Hair Compositions

[0032]

TABLE-US-00002 Ex 3 Ex 4 Ex 5 Ex 6 INCI name Tradename wt. % wt. % wt. % wt. % ethoxylated alkyl sulfate Texapon N701 4.0 10.0 10.0 6.0 anionic surfactant having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 3, preferably 1 to 3 and most preferably 1. BIOSURFACTANT .sup.4 4.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 Cocamidopropyl Betaine Tegobetaine 3.0 3.0 1.6 3.0 CK Fatty Acyl Isethionate Unilever 7.0 2.0 4.0 3.0 Product.sup.1 .sup.(DEFI) Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Jordapon CI 3.0 Carbomer Carbopol 980 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Silicone Oil.sup.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 Guar BFG-Jaguar 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Hydroxypropyltrimonium C17 Chloride Parfum Snow White - 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 Givaudan Aqua + minors Water + minors to to to to 100 100 100 100 .sup.1The Fatty Acyl Isethionate product is Sodium Cocoyl isethionate, Stearic Acid, Coconut Fatty Acid, Sodium Isethionate and Water produced in-house by Unilever .sup.2Mixture of silicone emulsions from Wacker and Dow .sup.3 The Viscosity of the formulations was measured using a Brookfield viscometer at 30 C. and 20 rpm using spindle N5; all were in the range of from 5000 to 8000 Cp .sup.4 The biosurfactant is Rhamnolipid JBR425 (CAS no. 147858-26-2) ex. Jeneil Biosurfactant Co., LLC

Experimental

[0033] The following experiment was carried out to assess the removal of hair dye from dyed hair swatches by different surfactant systems in solution.

Method

[0034] The method measures absorbance, at a wavelength that corresponds to the concentration of dye in solution, of a supernatant solution. The supernatant solution is produced after soaking dyed hair swatches in various detergent solutions that are made up either with or without the presence of Biosurfactants in a controlled test. The lower the absorbance the less amount of dye remains in the supernatant solution and consequently is indicative of less removal of dye from the hair swatch.

Materials

[0035] SLES1EOTexapon N71Shell [0036] JBR425RhamnolipidJeneil [0037] Permanent Hair colouranthaving a shade level 1 (black) or 2 (darkest brown) according to the International Colour Chart (ICC).

Colour Loss Method

[0038] 2.5 g 6 hair switches previously bleached * were dyed using a commercially available permanent colourant [0039] 10 g of the colourant were applied to the hair switch and rubbed through for 30 seconds using a brush until colour is evenly distributed. [0040] The switch was then left for 35 minutes before rinsing for 2 minutes under controlled temperature (37 C.) and flow (4 L/min). [0041] 150 g of the bio-surfactant and/or synthetic Surfactant solutions or combination of ( as outlined in the results section under the title surfactant) were prepared at 1% w/w and the switch was then placed into the surfactant solution and left for 1 hour at ambient temperature. [0042] After 1 hour, the switch was removed from the surfactant. A sample of the resulting solution was then added to a cuvette and the absorbance measured with a Jasco 600 UV spectrometer at a set wavelength of 522 nm.

[0043] Preparation of SwitchesBleaching Equipment Required [0044] L'Oreal Platine Precision Powder Bleach [0045] Excel Crme Peroxide9% Vol [0046] Tinting Bowl [0047] Tinting Brush [0048] Aluminium Foil [0049] Stop clock

[0050] All rinsing and washing to be done using the flow/temperature controlled taps. The flow rate is set at 4 litres/minute and a temperature of 35 C.-40 C.

TABLE-US-00003 Amount of Amount Number of Type of Bleach of Peroxide Switches Switch Powder (g) (g) 4 10 60 120 5 6 30 60

[0051] First bleach application . . .

[0052] 1. Lay out four sheets of Aluminium Foil on the bench large enough to allow for the switch to be wrapped in the foil to develop once the bleach has been applied.

[0053] 2. Weigh out the bleach powder into a tinting bowl.

[0054] 3. Weigh out the crme peroxide by gently pouring it over the powder so that the powder is completely submerged. Mix into a creamy consistency Using an IKA-WERKE Eurostar Power Control-Visc Overhead Stirrer with a whisk attached. Mix for 60 seconds at 400 rpm. The tinting bowl must be held firmly flat in place. Ensure that there are no lumps as this will give an uneven colour on the switches. Once the mixture is prepared it must be used immediately.

[0055] 4. Spread one of the switches (in a fan shape) on the sheet of foil.

[0056] 5. Apply the bleach mixture with a tinting brush. Ensure even coverage of the switch by turning it and applying the bleach to each side twice. [0057] Side 1 apply for 45 seconds, turn over [0058] Side 2 apply for 45 seconds, turn over [0059] Side 1 apply for 45 seconds, turn over [0060] Side 2 apply for 45 seconds

[0061] 6. Bring the hair fibres together and leave the switch in its normal shape, wrap the switch in the aluminium foil and leave to develop at ambient temperature for 30 minutes. Note the time that the switch needs rinsing on the top of the aluminium foil using a permanent marker.

[0062] 7. Repeat with the rest of the switches.

[0063] 8. When the developing time is finished remove the switch from the foil and rinse for 2 minutes under the tap, running the fingers down the switch every 20 seconds.

[0064] The hair must be rinsed completely. If any bleach is left in, it will continue to develop.

[0065] 9. Lay the switch down on the edge of the sink and using the WIDE teeth of a Matador Sawcut No4 comb; carefully comb the tangles out of the switch. Start at the tip end and work up slowly to the root. Once all the tangles have been combed out finish with the NARROW teeth of the comb.

[0066] 10. Run the first and middle finger down the switch and dry at an ambient temperature overnight.

[0067] Second bleach application . . . Repeat steps 1-10 above and once completed wash and rinse the hair swatches completely to remove any residual bleach.

Results

[0068]

TABLE-US-00004 Total Conc Soak Soak Surfactant (w/w %) pH Time Temp Hair Type SLES - Texapon 1 7 1 Hr 37 2 x Bleached then N71 Deg C. Coloured Black JBR425 - Jeneil 1 7 1 Hr 37 2 x Bleached then Deg C. Coloured Black SLES/JBR425 1 7 1 Hr 37 2 x Bleached then (50:50 mix) Deg C. Coloured Black Absorbance Surfactant mix at 522 nm SLES- Texapon N71 3.9463 JBR425 3.0079 SLES/JBR425 50:50 mix 3.651

[0069] The data shows that the amount of dye released into solution, from the dyed hair swatch, at the end of the process, is significantly greater for the SLES based surfactant system. Replacing the SLES with rhamnolipid significantly reduces the amount of dye loss from hair during the hair wash process with the rhamnolipid, and consequently increases the lifetime of a hair dye.