WO1993018734A1 - Nail polish remover composition - Google Patents

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WO1993018734A1
WO1993018734A1 PCT/US1993/002204 US9302204W WO9318734A1 WO 1993018734 A1 WO1993018734 A1 WO 1993018734A1 US 9302204 W US9302204 W US 9302204W WO 9318734 A1 WO9318734 A1 WO 9318734A1
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Vincent A. Dotolo
John R. Schwartz
Jaye Kraus-Marchak
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  • the present invention relates to a coating removal and all-purpose cleaning composition and, more particularly, to a fingernail polish remover and artificial fingernail tip remover composition.
  • Conventional nail polish remover compositions generally include acetone, ethyl acetate and alcohol.
  • acetone, ethyl acetate and alcohol is disadvantageous in that it gives off a disagreeable odor, is irritating to the eyes and skin, and is drying to the nails and cuticles.
  • Acetone, ethyl acetate and alcohol are flammable and combustible and can be harmful to the user.
  • nail polish remover comprising d-limonene, N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone and cetyl acetate, and dibasic esters such as dimethyl adipate and products sold by duPont including
  • dibasic ester DBE dibasic ester DBE2 or dibasic ester DBE5.
  • Still another object of the present invention to provide a non-aqueous liquid cleaning composition
  • composition comprising the following ingredients in
  • the present invention also provides an effective, non-toxic, non-aqueous liquid finger nail cleaner composition
  • an effective, non-toxic, non-aqueous liquid finger nail cleaner composition comprising the following ingredients in the general and preferred ranges set forth in approximate percent by weight: Ingredients % by weight General Preferred
  • the present invention also provides a non-aqueous composition comprising the following ingredients:
  • dibasic ester DEB (including dialkyl esters of dicarboxylic aliphatic acids having 4 to 12 carbon a" 3ms such as dibasic ester DBE2, dibasic ester DBE5) .
  • the present invention also provides an effective, non-toxic, non-aqueous liquid finger nail cleaner, spray gun cleaner, hard surface cleaner, nail brush cleaner,
  • composition comprising the following ingredients in
  • compositions of the present invention while preferably used as a nail polish remover, can be used for an artificial nail tip remover, on silk line, and
  • compositions are useful as all-
  • the easy to use, easy to make cleaning composition is made by mixing the three liquid ingredients (d-limonene, N-methyl pyrrolidone and cetyl acetate) to form a
  • the d-limonene component is a solvent or diluent that
  • cleaning composition is made by mixing the four liquid
  • dibasic ester DBE or dibasic ester DBE2 or dibasic ester DBE5 it should be recognized these three components can be either
  • DBE2 or dibasic ester DBE5. can be in the following ratios of d-limonene to dibasic ester: 50/50 40/60 60/40 30/70 70/30
  • the d-limonene helps to loosen or dissolve grease, fat or organic materials, and is described as an
  • N-methyl pyrrolidone is a solvent that is compatible with d-limonene and cetyl acetate and the ingredient, preferably N-methyl 2-pyrrolidone (NMP) , is listed as a component in compositions in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,120,810 and 4,732,695.
  • NMP N-methyl 2-pyrrolidone
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,605,670 discloses a percutaneous (drug) absorption composition including NMP and other ingredients such as alcohols or esters including cetyl acetate.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,011,621 is a solvent that is compatible with d-limonene and cetyl acetate and the ingredient, preferably N-methyl 2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
  • the cetyl acetate is a desensitizer that enhances the
  • liquid non-aqueous d-limonene/NMP combination the liquid non-aqueous d-limonene/NMP combination.
  • AcetulanTM a mixture of cetyl acetate and acetylated lanolin oil can be used as a substitute in whole or part for cetyl acetate. As indicated, cetyl acetate should be
  • composition at least about 1/2 percent by weight of the composition with the best results being obtained with about 4 to 6 percent by weight.
  • a small amount of the cetyl acetate say about 1/2 to 30 weight percent and preferably about 5 to 10% can be replaced by acetylated lanolin alcohol.
  • Ethyl lactate is a solvent that
  • Ethyl lactate enhances the compatibility, efficiency, miscibility, and the stability of the liquid, non-aqueous d'limonene/NMP combination and enhances the
  • composition is preferably at least 45 percent by weight and more preferably at least about 50 or 55 percent by weight.
  • methyl lactate can be used with
  • the ethyl lactate the methyl lactate being generally
  • the cleaner composition has an outstanding balance of properties including easy removal of coatings (finger nail
  • polish on hard surfaces, being non-irritating, having a pleasant order, being quick drying, having miscible
  • the dibasic ester is a dialkyl ester of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and the aliphatic portion of the acid having
  • Suitable dibasic esters are dimethoxy
  • adipate dipropoxy adipate, diethoxy adipate, dibutoxy adipate as well as corresponding dialkyl esters of succinic acid and glutaric acid.
  • Other suitable dialkyl esters have the acid portion derived from oxalic, malonic, pri alic and azelaic acids.
  • the dibasic esters are described in duPont U.S. Patent Nos. 4,467,800, 5,096,501 and 5,002,078, incorporated herein by reference.
  • dibasic ester can be used as well as small amounts, about 10 to 30% by weight, of an anti-fungicidal
  • Dibasic ester DBE a preferred solvent, is a solvent that is compatible with d-limonene,
  • Dibasic ester DBE or ethyl lactate enhances the compatibility, efficiency, miscibility, and the stability of the liquid, non-aqueous d'limonene/NMP combination and enhances the removal time for the more difficult hard nail polish surfaces. Best results are obtained with about 20% to 30%
  • the total amount of d-limonene in the composition is
  • methyl lactate can be used with the ethyl lactate, the methyl lactate being generally about 3 to 5 weight percent up to 50 to 55 weight percent of the combination of ethyl lactate and methyl lactate.
  • the cleaner composition has an outstanding balance of
  • polish on hard surfaces, being non-irritating, having a
  • the composition can be used as an activator for a finger nail coating, it activating an acrylic compound by mixing with an acrylic powder.
  • composition creates a round ball of material that is
  • nail polish is applied over the hardened acrylic powder/composition coating.

Abstract

A liquid, non-aqueous cleaner composition that is well suited for removing finger nail polish, the composition comprising d-limonene, N-methyl pyrrolidone, cetyl acetate and, optionally, dibasic ester.

Description

TITLE NAIL POLISH REMOVER COMPOSITION FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a coating removal and all-purpose cleaning composition and, more particularly, to a fingernail polish remover and artificial fingernail tip remover composition.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Conventional nail polish remover compositions generally include acetone, ethyl acetate and alcohol. The use of acetone, ethyl acetate and alcohol is disadvantageous in that it gives off a disagreeable odor, is irritating to the eyes and skin, and is drying to the nails and cuticles. Acetone, ethyl acetate and alcohol are flammable and combustible and can be harmful to the user.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an easy-to-make, easy-to-use very efficient nail polish remover composition or an artificial nail remover composition and methods of using the compositions.
It is a further object of the present invention to- provide a very effective, non-toxic, non-methylene chloride, acetone, ethyl acetate or alcohol containing nail polish remover comprising d-limonene, N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone and cetyl acetate. Still another object of the present invention to provide a non-aqueous liquid cleaning composition especially adapted for removing finger nail polish, the composition comprising the following ingredients in approximate percent by weight:
Ingredients % bv weight
1. d-limonene 5-75
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 5-95
3. cetyl acetate 1-15
It is a further object of the present invention to
provide a very effective, non-toxic, non-methylene
chloride, acetone, ethyl acetate or alcohol containing
nail polish remover comprising d-limonene, N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone and cetyl acetate, and dibasic esters such as dimethyl adipate and products sold by duPont including
dibasic ester DBE, dibasic ester DBE2 or dibasic ester DBE5.
Still another object of the present invention to provide a non-aqueous liquid cleaning composition
especially adapted for removing finger nail polish, the
composition comprising the following ingredients in
approximate percent by weight: Ingredients % by weight
1. d-limonene 5-75
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 5-95
3. cetyl acetate 1-15
4. dibasic ester (DBE) 5-95
(dialkyl esters of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids)
These and other objects will be apparent from the
specification and claims that follow.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a non-aqueous composition comprising the following ingredients:
1. d-limonene;
2. N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone; and
3. cetyl acetate.
The present invention also provides an effective, non-toxic, non-aqueous liquid finger nail cleaner composition comprising the following ingredients in the general and preferred ranges set forth in approximate percent by weight: Ingredients % by weight General Preferred
1. d-limonene 5-75 40-70
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 5-95 25-45
3. cetyl acetate 1-15 3-10
The present invention also provides a non-aqueous composition comprising the following ingredients:
1. d-limonene;
2. N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone;
3. cetyl acetate; and
4. dibasic ester DEB, (including dialkyl esters of dicarboxylic aliphatic acids having 4 to 12 carbon a" 3ms such as dibasic ester DBE2, dibasic ester DBE5) .
The present invention also provides an effective, non-toxic, non-aqueous liquid finger nail cleaner, spray gun cleaner, hard surface cleaner, nail brush cleaner,
etc. composition comprising the following ingredients in
the general and preferred ranges set forth in approximate percent by weight: Ingredients % by weight General Preferred
1. d-limonene 5-75 40-70
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 5-95 25-45
3. cetyl acetate 1-15 3-10
4. dibasic ester 5-95 15-45 DETAILS OF THE INVENTION The compositions of the present invention, while preferably used as a nail polish remover, can be used for an artificial nail tip remover, on silk line, and
fiberglass wraps. The compositions are useful as all-
purpose cleaners and, in particular, hard surface cleaners, blanket washes for us in the printing industry, cleaners for brake linings, silk screens, copier belts, all kinds of metering devices including coin collecting
machines, and the cleaning of all types of spraying equipment when used for painting, applying glues, inks, greases, oils, etc. The easy to use, easy to make cleaning composition is made by mixing the three liquid ingredients (d-limonene, N-methyl pyrrolidone and cetyl acetate) to form a
homogenized stable cleaning mixture having enhanced detergent and stripping powers. When generally about one- half to 15% by weight and preferably 8 to 12% by weight of
the d-limonene is replaced by ethyl lactate, the speed of
the cleaning action increases. This combination is
necessary for the removal of some of the new hard finishes of certain nail polishes, especially when the polishes are on wrapped nails.
The d-limonene component is a solvent or diluent that
assists in penetrating ana stripping or removing of the coating (such as finger nail polish) to be removed.
In another embodiment, easy to use, easy to make
cleaning composition is made by mixing the four liquid
ingredients - d-limonene, N-methyl pyrrolidone, cetyl acetate or a mixture of cetyl acetate and acetylated lanolin oil and dibasic ester - to form a homogenized stable cleaning mixture having enhanced detergent and stripping powers. To further clarify the use of dibasic ester DBE or dibasic ester DBE2 or dibasic ester DBE5, it should be recognized these three components can be either
blended together or incorporated separately with the same
weight proportions as the basic formulation. It should
also be recognized that d-limonene can be blended with
either of the three - dibasic ester DBE, dibasic ester
DBE2 or dibasic ester DBE5. They can be in the following ratios of d-limonene to dibasic ester: 50/50 40/60 60/40 30/70 70/30
80/20 20/80
When generally about one-half to 15% by weight and
preferably 8 to 12% by weight of the d-limonene is replaced by dibasic ester, the speed of the cleaning
action increases. This combination is necessary for the removal of some of the new hard finishes of certain nail polishes, especially when the polishes are on wrapped nails.
The d-limonene helps to loosen or dissolve grease, fat or organic materials, and is described as an
ingredient in a cleaner in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,790,951 and
5,031,648.
The N-methyl pyrrolidone is a solvent that is compatible with d-limonene and cetyl acetate and the ingredient, preferably N-methyl 2-pyrrolidone (NMP) , is listed as a component in compositions in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,120,810 and 4,732,695. U.S. Patent No. 4,605,670 discloses a percutaneous (drug) absorption composition including NMP and other ingredients such as alcohols or esters including cetyl acetate. U.S. Patent No. 5,011,621
is directed to a paint stripper composition and discloses the use of NMP, an oil, and a plurality of cosolvents including terpenes.
The cetyl acetate is a desensitizer that enhances the
compatibility, efficiency, miscibility, and stability of
the liquid non-aqueous d-limonene/NMP combination.
Acetulan™, a mixture of cetyl acetate and acetylated lanolin oil can be used as a substitute in whole or part for cetyl acetate. As indicated, cetyl acetate should be
at least about 1/2 percent by weight of the composition with the best results being obtained with about 4 to 6 percent by weight. In some cases, a small amount of the cetyl acetate, say about 1/2 to 30 weight percent and preferably about 5 to 10% can be replaced by acetylated lanolin alcohol.
As indicated, small amounts of ethyl lactate can be
used as well as small amounts, about 1/2 to 10% by weight, of an anti-fungicidal agent, myristalkonium chloride and Quaterniun 14 (quaternary ammonium salt derivative) to enhance the cleaner composition and make it more acceptable to the hands. Ethyl lactate is a solvent that
is compatible with d-limonene, cetyl acetate, and N-methyl
pyrrolidone. Ethyl lactate enhances the compatibility, efficiency, miscibility, and the stability of the liquid, non-aqueous d'limonene/NMP combination and enhances the
removal time for the more difficult hard nail polish surfaces. Best results are obtained with about 10% by weight and reducing d-limonene by 10% weight ethyl lactate. As indicated, the total amount of d-limonene in
the composition is preferably at least 45 percent by weight and more preferably at least about 50 or 55 percent by weight. In some cases, methyl lactate can be used with
the ethyl lactate, the methyl lactate being generally
about 3 to 5 weight percent up to 50 to 55 weight percent of the combination of ethyl lactate and methyl lactate.
The cleaner composition has an outstanding balance of properties including easy removal of coatings (finger nail
polish) on hard surfaces, being non-irritating, having a pleasant order, being quick drying, having miscible
ingredients, and leaving the cleaned surfaces free of surface fiber.
In the embodiment that optionally contains the DBE, the dibasic ester is a dialkyl ester of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and the aliphatic portion of the acid having
generally 3 or 4 carbon atoms up to as many as 10 or 12
carbon atoms. Suitable dibasic esters are dimethoxy
adipate, dipropoxy adipate, diethoxy adipate, dibutoxy adipate as well as corresponding dialkyl esters of succinic acid and glutaric acid. Other suitable dialkyl esters have the acid portion derived from oxalic, malonic, pri alic and azelaic acids. The dibasic esters are described in duPont U.S. Patent Nos. 4,467,800, 5,096,501 and 5,002,078, incorporated herein by reference.
"As indicated, preferably small amounts (15 to 30% by
weight) of dibasic ester can be used as well as small amounts, about 10 to 30% by weight, of an anti-fungicidal
agent, ethyl or methyl lactate, myristalkonium chloride and Quaterniun 14 (quaternary ammonium salt derivative) to enhance the cleaner composition and make it more acceptable to the hands. Dibasic ester DBE, a preferred solvent, is a solvent that is compatible with d-limonene,
cetyl acetate, and N-methyl pyrrolidone. Dibasic ester DBE or ethyl lactate enhances the compatibility, efficiency, miscibility, and the stability of the liquid, non-aqueous d'limonene/NMP combination and enhances the removal time for the more difficult hard nail polish surfaces. Best results are obtained with about 20% to 30%
by weight of dibasic ester and/or ethyl lactate and reducing d-limonene by 20 to 30% by weight. As indicated, the total amount of d-limonene in the composition is
preferably at least 45 percent by weight and more
preferably at least about 50 or 55 percent by weight. In
some cases, when dibasic ester DBE is used, methyl lactate can be used with the ethyl lactate, the methyl lactate being generally about 3 to 5 weight percent up to 50 to 55 weight percent of the combination of ethyl lactate and methyl lactate.
The cleaner composition has an outstanding balance of
properties including easy removal of coatings (finger nail
polish) on hard surfaces, being non-irritating, having a
pleasant order, being quick drying, having miscible
ingredients, and leaving the cleaned surfaces free of surface fiber.
The composition can be used as an activator for a finger nail coating, it activating an acrylic compound by mixing with an acrylic powder. The dry powder and liquid
composition creates a round ball of material that is
brushed on the fingernail. When hardened (by drying with
a dryer, for instance) nail polish is applied over the hardened acrylic powder/composition coating.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A non-aqueous, liquid composition comprising the following ingredients: a) d-limonene
b) N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone
c) cetyl acetate
2. A fingernail polish remover and a finger artificial nail tip remover non-aqueous composition comprising the following ingredients:
a) d-limonene b) N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone
c) cetyl acetate, the d-limonene being at least 50% by weight of the composition.
3. A non-aqueous cleaning composition comprising the following ingredients in approximate percent by weight: Ingredients % bv weight
1. d-limonene 5-75
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 5-95
3. cetyl acetate 1-15 4. A composition as defined in claim 3 in which the following ingredients are present in approximate percent by weight: Ingredients % by weight
1. d-limonene 40-70
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 25-45
3. cetyl acetate 3-10
5. A composition as defined in claim 3 in which the
following ingredients are present in approximate percent by weight:
Ingredients % bv weight ι. d-limonene 55-65
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 30-40
3. cetyl acetate 4-6
6. A composition as defined in claim 3 containing about 60 weight percent d-limonene, 35 weight percent N- methyl pyrrolidone, and 5 weight percent cetyl acetate. 7. A composition as defined in claim 3 in which a
part of the d-limonene is substituted for by about 1/2 to
10 percent by weight of ethyl lactate.
8. A composition as defined in claim 3 that is effective as a fingernail polish remover and as artificial fingernail tip remover.
9. A composition as defined in claim 3 in which the d-limonene is the major component in the composition.
10. A composition as defined in claim 1 in which a
portion of the d-limonene is substituted for by ethyl lactate.
11. A composition as defined in claim 1 comprising about 50% by weight of d-limonene, about 25% by weight of N-methyl pyrrolidone, about 5% by weight of cetyl acetate
and acetylated lanolin, about 10% by weight of ethyl
lactate, and about 10% by weight of methyl lactate. 12. A liquid non-aqueous cleaner composition as
defined in claim 1, the composition being adapted to remove finger nail polish, nail wraps and tips, the
composition comprising d-limonene, N-methyl pyrrolidone,
cetyl acetate, acetylated lanolin alcohol, ethyl lactate and methyl lactate.
13. A method of removing a coating from a fingernail comprising:
a) applying a cleaning composition comprising d-limonene, NMP, a mixture of cetyl acetate and acetylated lanolin oil, and optionally, a dibasic ester to the coating on the nail; b) allowing the coated nail and composition to remain in contact for a time sufficient to loosen the
coating from the nail, and
c) separating the coating and the composition from the nail.
14. A composition as defined in claim 1 containing dibasic ester. 15. A non-aqueous, liquid composition comprising the following ingredients: a) d-limonene b) N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone
c) cetyl acetate
d) dibasic ester
16. A non-aqueous cleaning composition comprising the following ingredients in approximate percent by weight:
Ingredients % by weight
1. d-limonene 5-75
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 5-95
3. cetyl acetate 1-15 4. dibasic ester 5-95
17. A composition as defined in claim 3 in which the
following ingredients are present in approximate percent by weight:
Ingredients % by weight
1. d-limonene 40-70
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 25-45
3. cetyl acetate 3-10 4. dibasic ester 15-40 18. A composition as defined in claim 3 in which the following ingredients are present in approximate percent
by weight:
Ingredients % bv weight l. d-limonene 55-65
2. N-methyl pyrrolidone 30-40
3. cetyl acetate 4-6
4. dibasic ester 10-30
19. A composition as defined in claim 1 comprising about 50% by weight of d-limonene, about 25% by weight of
N-methyl pyrrolidone, about 5% by weight of cetyl acetate
and acetylated lanolin, and about 20% by weight of dibasic ester.
20. A liquid non-aqueous cleaner composition as defined in claim 1, the composition being adapted to remove finger nail polish, nail wraps and tips, the
composition comprising d-limonene, N-methyl pyrrolidone, cetyl acetate, acetylated lanolin alcohol, and dibasic
ester.
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