Inventors:
Herbert W. Ulmer - Hoboken NJ
Timothy Gillece - Pompton Plains NJ
John A. Katirgis - West Caldwell NJ
Linda C. Foltis - Nutley NJ
April Blaine - Highland Lakes NJ
Assignee:
ISP Investments Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
C10M13316
C07D20740
Abstract:
What is described herein are derivatized polymers of. alpha. -olefin-maleic anhydride alkyl half-ester or full acid, preferably the isobutylene compound, optionally with repeat units of maleamic acid and/or its corresponding maleimide therein. These polymers are useful as fixatives in personal care products, such as hair spray compositions, particularly as one-phase, low VOC formulations in pump and aerosol systems, and in anhydrous, alcoholic, aqueous-alcoholic and in high hydrocarbon tolerant solvent formulations. In use, these hair spray compositions dry down to form clear, continuous and defectless films.