| abstract |
A composition which comprisesn (1) 1 part by weight of a cationic surface-active agent of the formulan R<1>R<2>R<3>R<4>N(+) X(-)n wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> are independently selected from C1-24 hydrocarbyl and C1-24 hydroxyalkyl, the total number of carbon atoms being from 16 to 45, and X is a halogen atom;n (2) from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an amine oxide of the formulan R<5>R<6>R<7>->On wherein R<5>, R<6> and R<7> are independently selected from C1-24 hydrocarbyl and C1-24 hydroxyalkyl, the total number of carbon atoms being from 16 to 45;n (3) from 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an amino-acid having an isoelectric point not higher than 7; andn (4) from 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt. n<??>Such compositions have a pearly appearance and are very suitable for use as hair-rinse liquids. |