USE OF LOW-VISCOSITY GRADES OF CELLULOSE ETHERS AS LATHER-ENHANCING ADDITIVES

摘要

Use of low-viscosity grades of surface active, nonionic cellulose ethers possessing inverse water solubility (with respect to temperature) as lather enhancers for lather-producing products. Such cellulose ethers include methylcellulose, methylethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and hydroxyethyl methylcellulose. The specific functional contribution of the cellulose ethers of the present invention is that of imparting a lubricious, dense, stable, and voluminous foam during use of the product.