Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method

Cleaning compositions for solid surfaces – auxiliary compositions – Cleaning compositions or processes of preparing – For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific...

Reexamination Certificate

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

C510S417000, C510S350000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06551974

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to compositions and methods useful for imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions and methods useful for imparting or maintaining an increased level of gloss or shine to a hard surface, for example, the surface of vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans, buses, railway trains, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, trailers, and the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is desirable to keep many exposed hard surfaces, such as the surfaces of vehicles, clean and polished for reasons which include at least maintaining the appearance of the surface, minimizing surface tarnishing, reducing paint wear and fading if the surface is painted, and preventing corrosion on the surface. Each of these adverse affects on the hard surfaces of vehicles is at least in part contributed to by materials, which collect on the vehicle during use and storage. It is well known that regular polishing of the vehicle can assist in maintaining the appearance of the vehicle and can even extend its useful life where corrosion damage is concerned. It is therefore desirable to have products available to the market place, which can assist in the polishing of vehicle surfaces.
There is a vast array of polishes commercially available that are intended for use on many surfaces, including vehicles. Many of such polishes may perform a suitable job of imparting a glossy or shiny finish to a surface when used properly. However, it is generally desirable to improve the performance of such polishes, or to provide better polish compositions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The inventors have developed a new 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. The inventors have discovered that the combination of the at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant within a polish base component or components provides a final polish composition having improved gloss or shine imparting properties.
Another embodiment is a method of imparting a glossy finish on a hard surface. The method includes 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 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.
As used herein “polish” or “polishes” means any solid, semi-solid, or liquid mixture or dispersion that which when used on a surface imparts smoothness, surface protection, or a decorative finish on that surface. The terms “base polish” or “base polish components” or “polish matrix” refers to a polish, or components that can be used to make a polish, that does not include a poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. The poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant is added to the base polish to provide a novel polish composition. Preferred base polishes include those having at least one polishing agent selected from a film forming agent, an abrasive agent, a cleaning agent, or mixtures thereof.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
In at least one embodiment, the invention comprises a composition n with at least two basic components therein: at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant, and a base polish.
Poly[oxyalkylene] Ammonium Cationic Surfactant
The alkoxylated (e.g., polyalkylene) ammonium cationic surfactant is an ingredient of particular note within the composition. These cationic surfactants are commercially available, for example, as Witco Chemicals Cationic quaternary ammonium compounds Emcol CC-9, Emcol CC-36, and Emcol CC-42. A preferred compound is commercially provided as GLENSURF™ 42, which is inaccurately described as “Diethylammonium Chloride” in a PRODUCT DATA SHEET provided by Glenn Corporation, which sells the product. The CAS Number for the actual compound is 68132-96-7, its Chemical Abstract name is Poly[oxy(methy-1,2-ethanediyl)], alpha-[2-diethyl Methylammonio) ethyl]-omega-hydroxyl chloride, and its chemical formula is listed as (C
3
H
6
O)
n
C
7
H
18
NO) Cl.
The alkoxylated ammonium cationic surfactants used in the present invention may be generally defined according to the formula:
wherein R, R
1
and R
2
are independently selected from lower alkyl groups (C1-C4 alkyl groups), R
3
comprises a polyoxyalkylene chain, and X comprises an anion (any anion is useful, acid anions preferred, such as chloride, iodide, bromide, fluoride, acetate, phosphate, sulfate, etc.). A preferred type of polyoxyalkylene chain (also referred to as a poly[oxyalkylene] chain) would have the general formula:
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. It is preferred that the ratio of n/m is at least 2, more preferred that n/m is at least 4, and still more preferred that n/m is greater than 5 or even that m=0. It is also preferred that m+n is within the range of 5 to 60, still more preferred that m+n is within the range of 8 to 50, the most preferred being where m=0 and n=35-45 (e.g., 42).
The anion is fairly inert in the system except for its solubility characteristics, which are well understood in the art. Simple anions, especially simple or lower molecular weight acid anions such as chloride, bromide, iodide, sulfate, paratoluene sulfonate, acetate, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, and the like are conveniently selected as the counterion ion in the cationic surfactant. It is an option that the total number of carbon atoms among R, R
1
and R
2
have a combined number of fewer than 12 carbon atoms (with the possible maximum being 12 carbon atoms). It is an additional option that the total number of carbon atoms in the R, R
1
and R
2
groups are between 3 and 12 carbon atoms or between 4 and 8 carbon atoms. The most common form of this class of surfactants has R, R
1
and R
2
as one methyl radical and two ethyl radicals.
In describing compounds by structure and formula in the practice of the invention, it is well understood that substitution of the compounds would be practiced within the background skill of one ordinarily skilled in the art.
These poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactants, by themselves, and particularly in combination with other components of the composition, contribute to the beneficial characteristics of the composition, including: 1) improved overall polishing performance as compared to compositions which are otherwise identical except for the presence of these poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactants; 2) enhanced drying performance when desired in combination with any or all of the remaining components of the compositions; 3) reduced detrimental surface appearance or no detrimental surface appearance (even though the evidence is clear that at least some of the compositions of the invention are persistent and leave material on the polished surface, especially as evidenced by the persistent improved drying rate of the surface after treatment, the appearance of the surface is quite good, with good reflectivity, no dulling or matte-like appearance, and no discoloration); and 4) a substantive glossy or shiny appearance to the finish (providing good reflectivity, and a polished appearance to the surface). These combinations of properties are best obtained by the use of these polyoxyalkylene ammonium cationic surfactants, especially in combination with the rest of the components described below for

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for the USA inventors and patents. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3108944

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.