Patent ID: 6218347
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A non-soap cleansing bar, having good lathering characteristics, a smooth feel and a resistance to cracking on drying, comprising:(a) a first surfactant component comprising a quaternary surfactant of the formula ##STR2##wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen or alkyl, andwherein the total number of carbon atoms therein is in excess of 10, andwherein X is a counter anion, said first surfactant component being present in an amount of 0.1-5.0% by weight,(b) a second surfactant component comprising at least one anionic surfactant present in an amount of about 15-45% by weight,(c) a filler component comprising at least one filler selected from the group consisting of non-starch carbohydrates, starches and starch hydrozylates, said filler component being present in amounts of 45-80% by weight,(d) about 0.1-20% by weight waxy binder having a melting point between 40.degree.-70.degree. C., and(e) about 5-20% by weight water,wherein said non-soap cleansing bar has an acidic pH.