Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method
View Patent ↗A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another embodiment, a method of imparting a glossy finish on a hard surface by applying a composition to the hard surface, the composition comprising at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In some such embodiments, the composition comprises a base polish and the poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant is dispersed in the base polish. Preferably, the poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant comprises in the range of about 0.01 to about 10 wt. %, more preferably in the range of about 0.05 to about 5 wt. %, and more preferably in the range of about 0.1 to about 1 wt. % of the total composition.
1. A composition comprising:
at least one poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant; and
a hydrocarbon solvent,
wherein the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant comprises a compound of the formula:
wherein R, R 1 and R 2 are independently selected from a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, R 3 comprises a polyoxyalkylene chain, and X − comprises an anion.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyoxyalkylene chain is a group comprising a formula selected from:
wherein m is from 0 to 30, n is from 1 to 60, and m plus n is from 1 to 60, and n>m.
3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ratio of n/m is at least 2.
4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ratio of n/m is at least 4.
5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein m plus n is within the range of 5 to 60.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.05 to about 5% by weight of the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant.
8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant.
9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the base polish comprises:
an anionic or nonionic surfactant; and
a polishing agent;
and wherein the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant is dispersed within the base polish.
10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the composition comprises:
about 10 to about 90% by weight vehicle or diluent;
about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of the anionic or nonionic surfactant;
about 5 to about 90% by weight of the polishing agent; and
about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant.
11. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the polishing agent is selected from an abrasive, a cleaner, film forming agent, and mixtures thereof.
12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an oil in water emulsion.
13. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a water in oil emulsion.
14. A composition comprising:
about 10 to about 90% by weight of a hydrocarbon solvent;
about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of an anionic or nonionic surfactant;
about 5 to about 90% by weight of a polishing agent; and
about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of at least one poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant;
wherein the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant comprises a compound of the formula:
wherein R, R 1 and R 2 are independently selected from a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, R 3 comprises a polyoxyalkylene chain, and X comprises an anion.
15. The composition of claim 14 , wherein the polyoxyalkylene chain comprises a group selected from the formulas:
wherein m is from 0 to 30, n is from 1 to 60, and m plus n is from 1 to 60, and n>m.
16. The composition of claim 15 , wherein n/m is at least 5.
17. The composition of claim 15 , wherein m plus n is within the range of 8 to 50.
18. The composition of claim 15 , wherein m is 0 and n is in the range of 35 to 45.
19. The composition of claim 14 , wherein X − is an anion is selected from chloride, bromide, iodide, sulfate, paratoluene sulfonate, acetate, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, and mixtures thereof.
20. The composition of claim 14 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.05 to about 5% by weight of the polyoxyalkylene ammonium cationic surfactant.
21. The composition of claim 20 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of the poly(oxyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant.
22. A composition comprising:
at least one poly(oxypropylene) ammonium cationic surfactant;
a hydrocarbon solvent; and
a polishing agent;
wherein the poly(oxypropylene) ammonium cationic surfactant comprises a compound of the formula:
wherein R, R 1 and R 2 are independently selected from a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group, R 3 comprises a polyoxyalkylene chain, and X comprises an anion.
23. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the poly(oxypropylene) chain is a group comprising a formula selected from:
wherein m is from 0 to 30, n is from 1 to 60, and m+n is from 1 to 60, and n>m.
24. The composition of claim 23 , wherein m+n is within the range of 5 to 60.
25. The composition of claim 23 , wherein the composition comprises about 0.05 to about 5% by weight of the poly(oxypropylene) ammonium cationic surfactant.
26. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the base polish further comprises at least one of an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant.