Compositions containing bio-based farnesene or compounds derived therefrom and their use in consumer and industrial products

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods of using the compositions as personal care products and other consumer and industrial products, wherein the compositions comprise bio-based farnesene and/or compounds derived from the bio-based farnesene.

1 . A personal care product composition comprising bio-based farnesene, one or more hydrocarbon compounds derived from the bio-based farnesene, farnesene dimethyl maleate adduct, or a combination thereof, wherein the personal care product composition is formulated to be applied to skin, hair or nails. 
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition comprises the one or more hydrocarbon compounds derived from the bio-based farnesene. 
     
     
         4 . The personal care product composition of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds comprise C15 hydrocarbon, C30 hydrocarbon, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The personal care product composition of  claim 3 , wherein the personal care product composition comprises a partially hydrogenated farnesene. 
     
     
         6 . The personal care product composition of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds comprise dihydrofarnesene. 
     
     
         7 . The personal care product composition of  claim 6 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds further comprise tetrahydrofarnesene. 
     
     
         8 . The personal care product composition of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds derived from the bio-based farnesene comprise about 78 wt. % to about 97 wt. % dihydrofarnesene and about 2 wt. % to about 20 wt. % tetrahydrofarnesene, compared to a total amount of farnesene and farnesene derivatives in the composition. 
     
     
         9 . The personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition comprises farnesane. 
     
     
         10 . The personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition comprises squalane. 
     
     
         11 . The personal care product composition of  claim 10 , wherein the personal care product composition further comprises isosqualane. 
     
     
         12 . The personal care product composition of  claim 11 , wherein the proportion of squalane to isosqualane (by weight) is between about 2:1 to about 25:1. 
     
     
         13 . The personal care product composition of  claim 11 , wherein the personal care product composition further comprises neosqualane. 
     
     
         14 . The personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition comprises farnesene dimer. 
     
     
         15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . The personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition comprises farnesene dimethyl maleate adduct. 
     
     
         17 . The personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition further comprises water, emulsifier, emollient, flavor, fragrance, essential oil, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . A personal care product comprising the personal care product composition of  claim 1 , wherein the personal care product composition is formulated as a hair care product, lip care product, skin care product, hygiene product, body care product, cosmetic makeup, or sun care product. 
     
     
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         26 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds comprise dihydrofarnesene. 
     
     
         27 . The composition of  claim 26 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds further comprise tetrahydrofarnesene. 
     
     
         28 . The composition of  claim 27 , wherein the one or more hydrocarbon compounds derived from the bio-based farnesene comprise about 78 wt. % to about 97 wt. % dihydrofarnesene and about 2 wt. % to about 20 wt. % tetrahydrofarnesene, compared to a total amount of farnesene and farnesene derivatives in the composition. 
     
     
         29 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises farnesane. 
     
     
         30 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises squalane. 
     
     
         31 . The industrial or consumer product composition of  claim 30 , wherein the industrial or consumer product composition further comprises isosqualane. 
     
     
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         37 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises water, emulsifier, emollient, flavor, fragrance, essential oil, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         38 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated as a cleaning product, degreaser, metal cleaner or a solvent. 
     
     
         39 . The industrial or consumer product of  claim 38 , wherein the industrial or consumer product is a hard surface heavy duty cleaner, hand cleaner, graffiti remover, crayon/pen ink remover, bug and tar remover, engine degreaser, laundry pre-spotter, oven cleaner, auto interior cleaner, all-purpose cleaner concentrate, metal cleaning fluid, adhesive remover, or paint stripper. 
     
     
         40 . (canceled) 
     
     
         41 . A kit comprising:
 a. a container comprising the personal care product composition of  claim 1 ; and   b. instructions for using the personal care product composition.   
     
     
         42 . (canceled)