阅读说明：本技术 包含反式-1-氯-3,3,3-三氟丙烯的个人护理喷雾组合物和方法 (Personal care spray compositions and methods comprising trans-1-chloro-3, 3, 3-trifluoropropene ) 是由 安东尼·安扎隆 凌耀强 乔恩·托马斯·赫德莱因 L·M·斯塔舒拉 于 2019-09-03 设计创作，主要内容包括：公开了施用免洗型个人护理处理产品的方法,该方法包括：a)提供具有喷嘴或开口的容器,用于选择性地释放容器的内容物；b)在容器中包含免洗型个人护理制剂,该免洗型个人护理制剂包含：(i)用于影响使用者的个人护理的活性组分；(ii)用于活性组分的载体,所述载体包含至少约50重量％的反式-HCFO-1233zd和任选地最多约50重量％的量的共载体；以及c)从所述容器中将所述免洗型个人护理制剂喷雾到使用者的待处理区域上。(Disclosed is a method of applying a leave-on personal care treatment product, the method comprising: a) providing a container having a nozzle or opening for selectively releasing the contents of the container; b) a leave-on personal care formulation in a container, the leave-on personal care formulation comprising: (i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user; (ii) a carrier for an active ingredient, the carrier comprising at least about 50% by weight of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50% by weight; and c) spraying the leave-on personal care formulation from the container onto an area to be treated of a user.)

1. A method of applying a leave-on personal care treatment product to an area of a user to be treated, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a nozzle or opening for selectively releasing the contents of the container;

b) a leave-on personal care formulation contained in the container, the leave-on personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt% trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt%;

c) spraying said leave-on personal care formulation from said container onto said area to be treated of said user, wherein the drying time after said spraying step is at least about 70% shorter than the drying time of said same steps a), b) and c) using said same amounts of said same components, but wherein said carrier consists of the same weight of ethanol as said carrier of (ii).

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the leave-on personal care treatment product comprises one or more of a hair gel, a dry shampoo, a sunscreen spray, an antiperspirant, and a diaper rash product.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the leave-on personal care treatment product comprises a hair gel and wherein the active component comprises a polymer and/or other components that increase hair shine and/or feel and/or hold.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the leave-on personal care treatment product comprises an antiperspirant, and wherein the active component comprises an aluminum salt.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the leave-on personal care treatment product comprises a dry shampoo, and wherein the active component comprises a starch that absorbs oils and/or other contaminants contained on the hair and/or scalp.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the co-vector is present in the vector and comprises a C1-C3 alcohol.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the co-vector is present in the vector and comprises ethanol.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein the carrier consists essentially of from about 50% to about 90% by weight trans-HCFO-1233 zd and from about 10% to about 50% ethanol.

9. A sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user of the formulation at least by absorbing oil and/or other contaminants from the user's hair and/or scalp; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component that solvates, emulsifies, and/or disperses the starch in the container, and that comprises from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of the carrier, of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and from about 10% to up to about 50% by weight, based on the weight of the carrier, of a C1-C3 alcohol; and

(iii) a propellant in the container for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle.

10. A sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) starch for absorbing oil and/or other contaminants from the hair and/or scalp of a user; and

(ii) a carrier for the starch that solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the starch and comprises from about 50% to about 75% by weight trans-HCFO-1233 zd and from about 25% to up to about 50% by weight C1-C3 alcohol.

Background

Many personal care products are applied in the form of sprays, including hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants, and antiperspirants. Such products typically comprise one or more active ingredients that provide the intended function when applied to the skin, hair or scalp. Such products typically also comprise a carrier which solvates, disperses or emulsifies the active ingredient so that it can be effectively delivered from its container to the surface to be treated of the user. In many applications, the container includes a propellant or other means to propel the active/carrier in a spray onto the surface to be treated. As a result of applying the composition in the intended manner, the active ingredient becomes effective at or in association with the removal (typically by evaporation) of the solvent or carrier.

Generally, such personal care products that deliver active ingredients in a well-formed spray that dries quickly on the skin, hair, or scalp of the user are desired. It is increasingly desirable for the carrier to have relatively little negative environmental impact, such as having low ozone depletion potential, low global warming potential, and low volatile organic content. In addition to favorable environmental characteristics, the carrier preferably has the characteristics of inertness, low toxicity and low flammability relative to the active ingredient, depending on the particular application.

One carrier that has been commonly used for such applications to date is ethanol. Applicants have recognized that important and unexpected improvements in the performance of such products can be achieved by using novel carriers in spray-applied personal care formulations that are capable of providing well-formed sprays that dry quickly and are environmentally friendly.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention provides compositions, methods and products comprising one or more active ingredients and utilizing trans-1-chloro-3, 3, 3-trifluoropropene (trans-HCFO-1233 zd) as a carrier.

The present invention includes a personal care product comprising:

a) a container having a nozzle or opening for releasing its contents;

b) a personal care formulation in the container, the personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier.

The present invention also includes a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting personal care of a user of the formulation; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier.

The present invention includes a method of applying a personal care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having an opening or nozzle for discharging or releasing at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) removing at least a portion of the personal care formulation from the container and applying it to an area of the user to receive the personal care product.

Applicants have surprisingly found that the preferred compositions, methods and products of the present invention not only provide highly advantageous and desirable environmental properties (including preferably low GWP, low ODP and/or low VOC), the trans-HCFO-1233 zd used as a carrier described herein has desirable but difficult to achieve combinations of other properties, including providing formulations, methods and products with fast drying capabilities, and at the same time provide one or more of the following difficult to achieve properties in combination with a fast drying effect:

-a substantial inertness with respect to the active ingredient,

-a low toxicity of the water-soluble polymer,

-a low flammability in the form of a low flammability,

-a good spray-forming ability,

good ability to carry the active ingredient uniformly in the required amount.

Applicants have unexpectedly found that the preferred compositions, products and methods of the present invention have the unexpected advantage of rapid drying, i.e., easy and rapid removal of the carrier after application to the user by evaporation. In highly preferred embodiments, the formulations, products and methods are fast drying and self-drying. As used herein, the term "self-drying" refers to removal of the carrier after application by simple exposure to the user's body in a use environment, without the introduction of any separate drying source, and preferably with little or no additional steps after the spraying step. Thus, in preferred compositions, methods and products, the time required to dry the formulation is relatively short, and relatively little energy, and preferably no additional energy, is required after the application step.

The present invention includes a sprayable leave-on treatment product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a personal care formulation in the container, the personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for affecting the cleanliness and/or appearance and/or feel of the user's hair and/or scalp and/or skin;

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

iii) a propellant in the container for propelling at least a portion of the personal care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle.

As used herein, the term "leave-on treatment" refers to products and formulations that are applied to a user and are not intended to be rinsed or washed away with water as part of the treatment process. Such materials are also sometimes referred to in the industry as "dry" compositions or products because no water washing or rinsing is required. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable leave-on treatment formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient that affects the cleanliness and/or appearance and/or feel of the hair and/or scalp and/or skin of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier.

The present invention includes a method of applying a leave-on treatment product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a leave-on treatment formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient that affects the cleanliness and/or appearance and/or feel of the hair and/or scalp and/or skin of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic illustration of an aerosol spray product according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a graph depicting the experimental results reported in example 1 and example 2.

FIG. 3 is a series of photographs depicting the results of the spray pattern of example 3.

Detailed Description

The present invention provides compositions, methods and products comprising one or more active ingredients and utilizing trans-1-chloro-3, 3, 3-trifluoropropene (trans-HCFO-1233 zd) as a carrier.

The present application is highly advantageous to be utilized with personal care compositions, methods and products, and in particular with such compositions, methods and products that are intended to be sprayed and remain after application. By way of example, the present invention may be used in conjunction with products such as hair sprays, dry shampoos, sunscreen sprays, antiperspirants, diaper rash products, and similar personal care products.

In the case of hair spray products, in preferred embodiments, the active component may comprise a polymer and other components that enhance hair shine, feel, hold, and the like.

For deodorant and antiperspirant products, in a preferred embodiment, the active may comprise organic/aluminum slats or the like.

For dry shampoo products, the active ingredient may include a personal care starch, i.e., a starch that is used to absorb oils and/or other contaminants contained on the hair and/or scalp and/or skin. In preferred embodiments, the active component of the personal care product comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of a personal care starch. In preferred embodiments, the personal care starch comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: rice starch, tapioca starch, corn starch, aluminum starch, and talc starch.

By way of example, these types of starches sold under the trade names Natsorb HFB and Dry-flo PC by Akzo-Noble (Akzo-Noble) may be used. The active ingredient, and in particular the active ingredient comprising personal care starch, may also include NF grade magnesium stearate.

The present invention includes a sprayable personal care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents; and

b) a personal care formulation in the container, the personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) a propellant in the container for propelling the personal care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable personal care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents; and

b) a personal care formulation in the container, the personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 50 wt%, based on the contents of the container, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier, of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% by weight of a propellant in the container based on the contents of the container for propelling the personal care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable personal care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents; and

b) a personal care formulation in the container, the personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the contents of the container, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier, of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% by weight of a propellant in the container, based on the contents of the container, for propelling the personal care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

An exemplary aerosol spray device is disclosed herein in fig. 1. As shown, the container (typically a metal can capable of holding fluid under pressure) has an opening that is closed with a spray nozzle a. Nozzle a comprises a valve portion 10 and an actuator 11. The vapor space occupied by the gaseous portion of the propellant exerts pressure on the liquid component of the personal care composition. When the user presses the actuator 11 against the closing force of the spring 12, the valve opens and the pressure exerted by the propellant forces the liquid through the dip tube B and out of the valve in the form of an aerosol spray. When the user releases the actuator button 11, the spring resets the valve and the flow of fluid stops.

The present invention also includes a sprayable personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting personal care of a user of the formulation; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier.

The present invention also includes a sprayable personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the total weight of the formulation, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt% trans-HCFO-1233 zd based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% by weight of a propellant, based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the total weight of the formulation, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt% trans-HCFO-1233 zd based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% by weight propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a personal care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active component for affecting the personal care of a user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

The present invention includes a method of applying a personal care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents; and

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the contents of the container, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier, of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% by weight of a propellant in the container based on the contents of the container for propelling the personal care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a personal care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents; and

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the contents of the container, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier, of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt%, based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% by weight of a propellant in the container, based on the contents of the container, for propelling the personal care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises at least about 50 wt% of trans-HCFO-1233 zd based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) a propellant in the container for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the contents of the container, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt% trans-HCFO-1233 zd based on the weight of the carrier, and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient in an amount effective to affect the personal care of a user;

(ii) from about 10 wt% to about 40 wt%, based on the contents of the container, of a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising at least about 50 wt% trans-HCFO-1233 zd based on the weight of the carrier, and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier;

(iii) at least about 40% propellant based on the total weight of the contents of the container; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier;

(iii) at least about 70% propellant based on the total weight of the contents of the container; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises at least about 50% by weight of the carrier of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50% by weight based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising C1-C3 alcohol; and is

(iii) A propellant in the container for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises at least about 50% by weight of the carrier of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50% by weight based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising C1-C3 alcohol; and is

(iii) At least about 40% based on the total weight of the contents of the container of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle in preferred embodiments according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises at least about 50% by weight of the carrier of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50% by weight based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising C1-C3 alcohol; and

(iii) at least about 70% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises at least about 50% by weight of the carrier of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and optionally co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50% by weight based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising C1-C3 alcohol; and

(iii) a propellant in the container for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising a C1-C3 alcohol.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising a C1-C3 alcohol; and

(iii) at least about 40% propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising a C1-C3 alcohol; and

(iii) at least about 70% propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component, the carrier comprising trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of at least about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier, the co-carrier comprising a C1-C3 alcohol; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and which comprises at least about 50 wt% of trans-HCFO-1233 zd based on the weight of the carrier and optionally a co-carrier in an amount of up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises from about 50% to about 90% by weight of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and a co-carrier in an amount of from about 10% to up to about 50% by weight, the co-carrier preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol; and

(iii) a propellant in the container for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises from about 50% to about 90% by weight of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and a co-carrier in an amount of from about 10% to up to about 50% by weight, the co-carrier preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol; and

(iii) at least about 40% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234ze, HFC-152a, dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises from about 50% to about 90% by weight of trans-HCFO-1233 zd and a co-carrier in an amount of from about 10% to up to about 50% by weight, the co-carrier preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol; and

(iii) at least about 70% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 10 wt% to up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 10 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of trans 1234ze, HFC-152a, dimethyl ether (DME) and A46.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 10 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of trans 1234ze, HFC-152a, dimethyl ether (DME) and A46.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 10 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 10 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user;

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 10 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user, said active ingredient comprising starch;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% to up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) a propellant in the container for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user, said active ingredient comprising starch;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% to up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a sprayable dry hair care product comprising:

a) a container having a spray nozzle for discharging its contents;

b) a hair care formulation in the container, the hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of a user, said active ingredient comprising starch;

(ii) a carrier for the oil absorbing active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component in the container and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% to up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% of a propellant for propelling the hair care formulation from the container through the spray nozzle, based on the total weight of the contents of the container. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation at least by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user, the active ingredient comprising starch; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% to up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation at least by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user, the active ingredient comprising starch; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention also includes a sprayable hair care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user of the formulation at least by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user, the active ingredient comprising starch; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% propellant based on the total weight of the formulation. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user, the active ingredient comprising starch; and

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user, the active ingredient comprising starch;

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 40% propellant based on the total weight of the contents of the container; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutane, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

The present invention includes a method of applying a hair care product to a user, the method comprising:

a) providing a container having a spray nozzle for discharging at least a portion of the contents from the container;

b) including in the container a personal care formulation comprising:

(i) an active ingredient for influencing the personal care of a user by absorbing oil from the hair or scalp of the user, the active ingredient comprising starch;

(ii) a carrier for the active component which solvates, emulsifies and/or disperses the oil absorbing active component and comprises trans-HCFO-1233 zd in an amount of from about 50 wt% to about 75 wt% based on the weight of the carrier and a co-carrier, preferably comprising a C1-C3 alcohol, and preferably ethanol, in an amount of from about 25 wt% up to about 50 wt% based on the weight of the carrier; and

(iii) at least about 70% propellant based on the total weight of the contents of the container; and

c) spraying the personal care formulation from the container onto an area of a user to receive a personal care product. In a preferred embodiment according to this paragraph, the propellant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of one or more of the following: trans 1234 ze; HFC-152 a; dimethyl ether (DME); hydrocarbon propellants, including blends of hydrocarbon propellants, such as blends of propane, isobutylene, and/or butane (an example of such blends is a 46); and combinations of two or more of these.

Examples

Example 1

The following numerical indications are to be understood as percentages by weight, unless otherwise indicated.

The formulations indicated in table 1 below were provided by mixing the indicated components (except the propellant) and introducing them into an aerosol spray can. The aerosol can was sealed with a valve/bottom-fill orifice arrangement and then the indicated propellant was added through the valve. The formulation was then applied to the paper by spraying the formulation from the can for one (1) second at ambient conditions (about 73 f and 66 relative humidity, 61f dew point) while maintaining the nozzle 6 inches from the stencil sheet. The time from the completion of one second of spraying to the drying of the paper was recorded as the drying time. For the purpose of determining from this measurement when the paper is dry, a video of the process is recorded and the time at which the wet spots disappear is determined and checked for the paper weight gain corresponding to the plateau of the paper weight gain to determine the drying time. In other words, the paper is considered dry when the carrier portion of the formulation has evaporated substantially completely from the paper.

TABLE 1

The starch component is an oil absorbing starch of the type commonly used in the cosmetic industry, including those disclosed in the present specification and combinations of these.

Example 2

Example 1 was repeated except propellant a46 (consisting of 15.2% propane and 84.8% isobutane yielding a vapor pressure of 46psig at 70 ° f) was used in place of the propellant consisting of trans 1234 ze. The formulations tested and the results obtained are recorded in table 2 below:

TABLE 2

The results of examples 1 and 2 are plotted in a graph as provided in fig. 2.

As can be seen from the results of the test work reported in examples 1 and 2 and shown in fig. 2, the drying time for the formulation in which ethanol is 100% of the carrier results in a drying time of about 300 seconds to about 450 seconds. Importantly, the use of the same concentration of carrier in the formulation but with a carrier of 75% ethanol and 25% trans 1233zd resulted in about 10 to about 25 relative percent improvement in drying time. Importantly and surprisingly, as the amount of trans 1233zd in the carrier was increased above 25% to about 75%, the drying time showed the highest level of improvement, with the concentration of trans 1233zd in the carrier being about 50% to 100%, with more significant improvement in drying time. For example, when a46 is a propellant, when the concentration of trans 1233zd is about 50% or greater, the drying time is reduced to about 50 seconds or less, which is a significant 8-fold improvement over the improvement achieved when the concentration of trans 1233zd is increased from zero to 25%. A similar significant and unexpected relative improvement in trans 1234ze as a propellant occurred.

Example 3

The following numerical indications are to be understood as percentages by weight, unless otherwise indicated.

The formulations indicated in table 3 below were provided by mixing the indicated components (except the propellant) and introducing them into an aerosol spray can. The aerosol canister is sealed with a valve/nozzle arrangement and then the indicated propellant is added through the valve. The formulation was then applied to paper at ambient conditions (approximately 73 ° F and 66 relative humidity, 61F dew point) by spraying the formulation from the can for five (5) seconds while maintaining the nozzle 12 inches from the black building paper sheet. A photograph of the spray pattern produced with each formulation is provided in fig. 3.

TABLE 3

The starch component is an oil absorbing starch of the type commonly used in the cosmetic industry, including those disclosed herein and combinations of these.

The results of example 3 demonstrate further unexpected advantages of the preferred formulations, products and methods of the present invention. In particular, as can be seen in fig. 3, the use of a carrier consisting of ethanol and a carrier consisting of 75% ethanol and 25% trans 1233zd each produced a spray pattern that was more humid than desired for many applications, as can be seen from the high level of dripping of the formulation sprayed onto the paper. Unexpectedly, the 50/50 wt.% blend of 1233zd and ethanol produced a highly desirable broadly and uniformly distributed spray pattern of starch on paper without dripping. Similarly, results are shown for carriers with 25% ethanol and 75% trans 1233zd and 10% ethanol and 90% trans 1233 zd.