Polar solvent-in-oil emulsions and multiple emulsions

Abstract: One composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion containing a non-aqueous polar solvent phase dispersed in a silicone oil continuous phase by an emulsifier. A second composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion of the type PS 1 /O/W which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS 1 /O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS 1 /O is dispersed in a second continuous aqueous phase W to form multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/W. A third composition is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion of the type PS 1 /O/PS 2 which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS 1 /O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS 1 /O is dispersed in a second continuous non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 2 to form multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/PS 2 .

Description: This invention is directed to (i) polar solvent-in-oil emulsions PS 1 /O, (ii) polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsions PS 1 /O/W, and (iii) polar solvent-in-oil-in-polar solvent multiple emulsions PS 1 /O/PS 2 . In particular, these emulsions contain a non-aqueous polar solvent(s). U.S. Patent 5,948,855 describes certain water-in-oil emulsions W 1 /O and multiple emulsions W 1 /O/W 2 which can be prepared with crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers as an emulsifier. These crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers and methods for their preparation are described in U.S. PatentS 5,811,487 and 5,889,108. These patents are assigned to the same assignee as the present invention. However, none of the common assignee's patents describe the use of the crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers as emulsifiers for preparing non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsions PS 1 /O and multiple emulsions PS 1 /O/W and PS 1 /O/PS 2 . The advantage of emulsions of the type PS 1 /O, PS 1 /O/W and PS 1 /O/PS 2 , is that they can be used to deliver polar actives such as Vitamin C or activated antiperspirant salts such as aluminum chlorohydrate and aluminum-zirconium trichlorohydrate, which are known to have much better chemical stability in non-aqueous polar solvents such as propylene glycol than in water. In a first embodiment, the invention relates to a composition which is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion containing a non-aqueous polar solvent phase dispersed in a silicone oil continuous phase by an emulsifier. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to a composition which is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion of the type PS 1 /O/W which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS 1 /O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS 1 /O is dispersed in a second continuous aqueous phase W to form the multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/W. In a third embodiment, the invention relates to a composition which is a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion of the type PS 1 /O/PS 2 which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS 1 /O by an emulsifier. The primary emulsion PS 1 /O is dispersed in a second continuous non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 2 to form the multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/PS 2 . In the three embodiments, the emulsifier is a crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether constituting polymeric molecules crosslinked together to form a gel consisting of three-dimensional molecular polymeric networks containing tens, hundreds and thousands of crosslinking units between and among the polymeric molecules. The crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether contains and is swollen by 65 to 98 percent by weight of a silicone oil. However, the crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether does not comprise higher alkyl groups resulting from the incorporation of an α-olefin containing ten or more carbon atoms during preparation of the crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether (product disclosed in EP-A-1 048 686). Emulsions are composed of droplets of one liquid dispersed in a second liquid. Multiple emulsions are composed of droplets of one liquid dispersed in a second liquid, which is then dispersed in a final continuous phase. Generally, the internal droplet phase will be miscible with or identical to the final continuous phase. For example, in a water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion W/O/W, the internal phase and the external phase are both aqueous. In a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/W, the internal phase is a non-aqueous polar solvent and external phase is aqueous. In a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/PS 2 , the internal phase and the external phase are both non-aqueous polar solvents. For the system PS 1 /O/W in which the final continuous phase is aqueous, the primary emulsion is polar solvent-in-oil emulsion PS 1 /O, which is then emulsified into the final aqueous phase W. For the system PS 1 /O/PS 2 in which the final continuous phase is a polar solvent, the primary emulsion is polar solvent-in-oil emulsion PS 1 /O, which is then emulsified into the final polar solvent phase PS 2 . For the purpose of clarity and in accordance with recognized standards of nomenclature used for a PS 1 /O/W system, the oil phase of the primary emulsion is designated as 0, and the primary emulsion is designated PS 1 /O. Primary emulsion PS 1 /O includes polar solvent phase PS 1 . After primary emulsion PS 1 /O has been further dispersed in the final aqueous phase W, this multiple emulsion is designated PS 1 /O/W. For a PS 1 /O/PS 2 system, the oil phase of the primary emulsion is again 0, and the primary emulsion is PS 1 /O. Primary emulsion PS 1 /O includes polar solvent phase PS 1 . After primary emulsion, PS 1 /O has been further dispersed in the final and second polar solvent phase PS 2, this multiple emulsion is designated as PS 1 /O/PS 2 . Crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers which are used in forming these emulsions and methods for preparing these crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers are described in detail in the common assignee's US Patent 5,811,487. Generally, such crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers are prepared by reacting an ≡Si-H containing polysiloxane (A) and a monoalkenyl polyether (B) in the presence of a platinum catalyst, until an ≡Si-H containing siloxane with polyether groups (C) is formed. The ≡Si-H containing siloxane with polyether groups (C) is then reacted with an unsaturated hydrocarbon (D) such as an alpha, omega-diene, in the presence of a solvent (E) and a platinum catalyst, until a silicone elastomer is formed by crosslinking and addition of ≡SiH across double bonds in the alpha, omega-diene (D). These crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers are generally described as constituting polymeric molecules which are crosslinked together to form gels consisting of three-dimensional molecular polymeric networks containing tens, hundreds and thousands of crosslinked units between and among the polymeric molecules. Typically, these crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers contain and are swollen by 65 to 98 percent by weight of an oil. Both US Patents 5,811,487 and 5,889,108 contain extensive lists of appropriate oils which can be used including (i) volatile polydimethylsiloxanes such as hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, (ii) nonvolatile polydimethylsiloxanes having a viscosity generally in the range of 5 to 1,000 centistoke (mm 2 /s), and (iii) fragrances such as musk and myrrh. Organic oils such as natural oils derived from animal, vegetable, or mineral sources, are also suitable. Modern cosmetic oils, for example, are most representative, and among common organic oils known to be safe for cosmetic purposes are almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, cacao butter (theobroma oil), carrot seed oil, castor oil, citrus seed oil, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, cucumber oil, egg oil, jojoba oil, lanolin oil, linseed oil, mineral oil, mink oil, olive oil, palm kernel oil, peach kernel oil, peanut oil, rapeseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, shark liver oil, soybean oil, sunflower seed oil, sweet almond oil, tallow (beef) oil, tallow (mutton) oil, turtle oil, vegetable oil, whale oil, and wheat germ oil. While the term non-aqueous polar solvent is intended to include solvents generally, when the emulsions and multiple emulsions are intended for personal care application, then the non-aqueous polar solvent should be one recognized as being cosmetically acceptable. Representative of some cosmetically acceptable non-aqueous polar solvents which can be used are, for example, monohydroxy alcohols such as ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol; diols and triols such as propylene glycol and glycerol, respectively; glycerol esters such as glyceryl triacetate (triacetin), glyceryl tripropionate (tripropionin) and glyceryl tributyrate (tributyrin); and polyglycols such as polyethylene glycol. In applications other than personal care, these and other more suitable types of non-aqueous polar solvents can be employed. In using crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers for preparing non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsions consisting of a non-aqueous polar solvent disperse phase and an oil continuous phase, the non-aqueous polar solvent phase may contain a non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient, and the oil phase may contain an oil soluble active ingredient. Some representative non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredients for the non-aqueous polar solvent phase of the non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion and multiple emulsion are (i) non-aqueous polar solvent soluble Vitamins, (ii) non-aqueous polar solvent soluble drugs including activated antiperspirant salts such as aluminum chlorohydrate and aluminum-zirconium trichlorohydrate, or (iii) α-hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid and citric acid, i.e., fruit acids. In this latter instance, i.e., (iii), significant benefits can be realized as fruit acids have been alleged to be capable of diminishing fine skin lines and pigmentation spots, as well as stimulating collagen which allows the skin to repair itself. The common assignee's U.S. Patent 5,948,855 contains an extensive list of some appropriate non-aqueous polar solvent soluble vitamins and non-aqueous polar solvent soluble drugs which can be used, among which are Vitamin C, Vitamin B 1 , Vitamin B 2 , Vitamin B 6 , Vitamin B 12 , niacin, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic acid. The non-aqueous polar solvent soluble vitamin can be used in the non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsions and multiple emulsions in amounts of from 0.01 to 50 percent by weight. The common assignee's U.S. Patent 5,948,855 also contains an extensive list of some appropriate oil soluble active ingredients such as vitamins and drugs which can be used in the oil phase of the non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsions and multiple emulsions, among which are vitamins, including but not limited to, Vitamin A 1 , RETINOL, C 2 -C 18 esters of RETINOL, Vitamin E, TOCOPHEROL, esters of Vitamin E and mixtures thereof. RETINOL includes trans-RETINOL, 13-cis-RETINOL, 11-cis-RETINOL, 9-cis-RETINOL and 3,4-didehydro-RETINOL. Other vitamins which are appropriate include RETINYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, RETINYL PROPIONATE, α-TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERSOLAN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, TOCOPHERYL NICOTINATE and TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE. The oil-soluble vitamin or drug can be used in the non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsions and multiple emulsions in amounts of from 0.01 to 50 percent by weight. In forming the primary emulsion PS 1 /O, it is preferred to use 0.1 to 99 percent by weight of the non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 , which amount includes the weight of the non-aqueous polar solvent and any non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient such as a vitamin(s) which may be carried therein. The oil phase 0 of the primary emulsion PS 1 /O is used in an amount of 1 to 99.9 percent by weight, which amount includes the weight of the elastomeric silicone polyether, the oil and the oil soluble vitamin(s) or oil soluble active ingredient included therein. Preferably, the non-aqueous polar solvent phase including the weight of the non-aqueous polar solvent and any non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient comprises 20 to 95 percent by weight of primary emulsion PS 1 /O, while the oil phase including the weight of the elastomeric silicone polyether, the oil and the oil soluble vitamin(s) or oil soluble active ingredient comprises 15 to 80 percent by weight of primary emulsion PS 1 /O. Multiple emulsions PS 1 /O/W can then be prepared by simply mixing together 0.1 to 70 percent by weight of the primary emulsion PS 1 /O, with 30 to 99.9 percent by weight of the final continuous phase W, which latter amount includes the weight of any water soluble active ingredient(s) contained in final continuous phase W. Generally, any active ingredient referred to above as being an appropriate active ingredient for addition to the non-aqueous polar solvent phase is also an appropriate active ingredient for addition to the final continuous phase W. Multiple emulsions of the type PS 1 /O/PS 2 are prepared in a similar manner. The following examples are set forth in order to illustrate this invention in more detail. Example 1 - Propylene Glycol-in-Oil Emulsion PS 1 /O 50.14 grams of a crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether in decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D 5 ) prepared according to methods described in U.S. Patent 5,811,487, in which 9 percent of the repeating units in its backbone contained units that included the moiety -(CH 2 CH 2 O) n - in which n had a value of 12, were weighed into a glass beaker and mixed with a mechanical mixer at 600 rpm (63 rad/s). 80.23 grams of propylene glycol were added to the glass beaker over a period of 15 minutes using a pipette while mixing the contents of the glass beaker at 600 rpm (rad/s). The resulting propylene glycol-in-D 5 emulsion was a smooth white cream. Example 2 - Propylene Glycol/Oil/Water Multiple Emulsion PS 1 /O/W In this example, two coexisting emulsions were prepared as a final product material. One of the emulsions can be designated O'/W while the other emulsion can be designated as the PS 1 /O/W multiple emulsion of the present invention. Part A. Preparation of the oil phase (0'). 10 grams of stearic acid, a product of Witco Corporation, New York, New York, sold under the tradename HYSTRENE® FG, were weighed into a glass beaker, along with 10 grams of glycerol monostearate and polyoxyethylene stearate, a nonionic surfactant sold under the tradename ARLACEL® 165 by ICI Surfactants, Wilmington, Delaware, and 25 grams of petrolatum, a semisolid petroleum jelly used as an emollient, and sold under the tradename WHITE PROTOPET® by Witco Corporation, New York, New York. The purpose of stearic acid in this example was to act as an anionic surfactant, in addition to the nonionic surfactant ARLACEL® 165, in order to emulsify the petroleum jelly in the O'/W emulsion. As these components are solid, they were placed in a hot water bath at 80°C. in order to melt. Part B. Preparation of the water phase (W). 50 grams of a one percent by weight aqueous dispersion of carbomer thickener was weighed into another beaker along with 308.5 grams of hot deionized water. This dispersion was placed in a hot water bath and mixed with a mechanical mixer at 200 rpm (21 rad/s). Carbomer is a crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymer sold under the tradename CARBOPOL® EDT 2001, by B. F. Goodrich Company, Brecksville, Ohio. Part C. Neutralizer. 5.0 grams of triethanolamine were added to a glass beaker containing 50 grams of deionized water and mixed by hand using a glass stirring rod until the contents of the beaker were uniform. The purpose of triethanolamine in this example was to function as a neutralizing agent for the carbomer thickener which is slightly acidic in nature. Part D. Preparation of primary emulsion (PS 1 /O). 52 grams of a crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether in D 5 prepared according to methods described in U.S. Patent 5,811,487 in which 20 percent of the repeating units in its backbone contained units that included the moiety -(CH 2 CH 2 O) n - in which n had a value of 12, were weighed into a glass beaker and mixed at 600 rpm (63 rad/s) using a mechanical mixer. Over a period of 15 minutes, 48.18 grams of propylene glycol were added to the glass beaker with a pipette and mixed. The resulting material, i.e., primary emulsion PS 1 /O, was a white emulsion. In this example, the elastomeric silicone polyether functions as an emulsifier for D 5 for forming primary emulsion PS 1 /O. The phase 0 in primary emulsion PS 1 /O is constituted by the combination of D 5 and the elastomeric silicone polyether. Propylene glycol constitutes phase PS 1 of primary emulsion PS 1 /O. Preparation of multiple emulsion (PS 1 /O/W). When Part A had been uniformly melted, the emulsion O'/W was prepared by pouring Part A into Part B, and mixing Parts A and B at 200 rpm (21 rad/s) for 5 minutes. The emulsion O'/W was then neutralized with Part C (W), and mixed for five additional minutes. During neutralization, the speed of the mixer was gradually increased from 200 to 350 rpm (21-37 rad/s) to insure adequate mixing. The sample was removed from the hot water bath and allowed to cool to 55°C. while mixing at 350 rpm (37 rad/s). When the temperature of the sample had reached 55°C., 25 grams of Part D was added. Mixing was continued, and the sample was allowed to cool to 50°C. After cooling, 1.5 grams of DMDM hydantoin and some additional deionized water lost due to evaporation were added to the sample, and it was mixed for 5 additional minutes. DMDM hydantoin, i.e., 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl, is a preservative most generally used for emulsions. It is sold under the trademark GLYDANT® by Lonza Incorporated, Fair Lawn New Jersey. The propylene glycol/oil/water multiple emulsion resulting from this example was a stable smooth white creamy lotion. The mean size of particles in the multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/W was 3.7 µm. While emulsions and multiple emulsions according to the present invention are useful in any application which can benefit from the attributes of an organosilicon material, they are primarily intended for use in personal care. Thus, they can be used alone or combined with cosmetic ingredients to form a number of over-the-counter (OTC) personal care products. For example, they are useful as carriers in antiperspirants and deodorants. They are lubricious and can improve the properties of skin creams, skin care lotions, moisturizers, facial treatments such as acne or wrinkle removers, personal and facial cleansers, bath oils, perfumes, colognes, sachets, sunscreens, pre-shave and after-shave lotions, liquid soaps, shaving soaps and shaving lathers. They can be used in hair shampoos, hair conditioners, hair sprays, mousses, permanents, depilatories, cuticle coats, to enhance gloss and provide conditioning benefits. In cosmetics, the emulsions and multiple emulsions can function as leveling and spreading agents for pigments in make-ups, color cosmetics, foundations, blushes, lipsticks, lip balms, eyeliners, mascaras, oil removers, color cosmetic removers and powders. When incorporated into sticks, gels, lotions, aerosols and roll-ons, the emulsions and multiple emulsions can impart a dry and silky-smooth feel. The emulsions and multiple emulsions are also capable of functioning as carriers for pharmaceuticals, biocides, herbicides, pesticides and other biologically active substances; and they have utility as additives for cellulosic or synthetic nonwoven carrier substrates used in wet-like cleansing wipes such as wet-wipes, tissues and towels, marketed generally for personal hygiene and household cleaning tasks. Although crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers, prepared according to the common assignee's U.S. Patent 5,811,487, are most preferred for use according to this invention, other types of crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers may be used provided they are similar in performance and benefits to preferred crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyethers. For example, elastomers can be prepared by using other types of organosilicon monomers as described in U.S. Patent 5,948,855. They can also be prepared by one pot methods as described in common assignee's U.S. Patent 5,889,108.

Claims: A composition comprising a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil emulsion containing a non-aqueous polar solvent phase dispersed in a silicone oil continuous phase by an emulsifier, the emulsifier being a crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether which constitutes polymeric molecules crosslinked together to form a gel consisting of three-dimensional molecular polymeric networks containing crosslinking units between and among the polymeric molecules, the crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether containing and being swollen with 65 to 98 percent by weight of the silicone oil, provided that the crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether does not comprise higher alkyl groups resulting from the incorporation of an α-olefin containing ten or more carbon atoms during preparation of the crosslinked elastomeric silicone polyether. A composition according to claim 1 in which the non-aqueous polar solvent is selected from monohydroxy alcohols, diols, triols, esters and polyglycols. A composition according to claim 1 in which the non-aqueous polar solvent phase contains a non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient or the silicone oil continuous phase contains an oil soluble active ingredient. A composition according to claim 3 in which the non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient in the non-aqueous polar solvent phase is selected from polar solvent soluble vitamins, polar solvent soluble drugs, activated antiperspirant salts and α-hydroxy acids; and the oil soluble active ingredient in the silicone oil continuous phase is selected from volatile polydimethylsiloxanes, nonvolatile polydimethylsiloxanes, fragrances, oil soluble vitamins, oil soluble drugs and natural oils derived from animal, vegetable and mineral sources. A composition according to claim 1 in which the non-aqueous polar solvent phase comprises 0.1 to 99 percent by weight of the emulsion including the weight of the non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient, and the silicone oil continuous phase comprises 1 to 99.9 percent by weight of the emulsion including the weight of the oil soluble active ingredient. A composition comprising a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion of the type PS 1 /O/W which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS 1 /O by an emulsifier as defined in claim 1, the primary emulsion PS 1 /O being dispersed in a second continuous aqueous phase W to form the multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/W. A composition comprising a non-aqueous polar solvent-in-oil-in-non-aqueous polar solvent multiple emulsion of the type PS 1 /O/PS 2 which contains a non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 1 dispersed in a silicone oil as a first continuous phase of a primary emulsion PS 1 /O by an emulsifier as defined in claim 1, the primary emulsion PS 1 /O being dispersed in a second continuous non-aqueous polar solvent phase PS 2 to form the multiple emulsion PS 1 /O/PS 2 . A composition according to claims 6 or 7 in which the non-aqueous polar solvents of PS 1 or PS 2 are independently selected from monohydroxy alcohols, diols, triols, esters and polyglycols. A composition according to claims 6 or 7 in which one or both of the non-aqueous polar solvent phases PS 1 and PS 2 contain a non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredient, or the first continuous phase contains an oil soluble active ingredient. A composition according to claims 6 or 7 in which the non-aqueous polar solvent soluble active ingredients in the non-aqueous polar solvent phases PS 1 and/or PS 2 are selected from polar solvent soluble vitamins, polar solvent soluble drugs, activated antiperspirant salts and α-hydroxy acids; and the oil soluble active ingredient in the first continuous phase is selected from volatile polydimethylsiloxanes, nonvolatile polydimethylsiloxanes, fragrances, oil soluble vitamins, oil soluble drugs and natural oils derived from animal, vegetable and mineral sources. A method of treating hair, skin or underarm comprising applying to the hair, skin or underarm, the composition according to any of claims 1-10.

Inventors: LIN ZUCHEN, SCHULZ WILLIAM JAMES JR, SMITH JANET MARY, LIN, ZUCHEN, SCHULZ, WILLIAM JAMES, JR., SMITH, JANET MARY
Applicants: DOW CORNING, DOW CORNING CORPORATION
Application year: 2000
Main classification: B01F17
IPC codes: A61K8, B01F17, B01J13, A61Q19, A61Q15, A61Q5, A61K31, C08L83, C08K5, C08J3