NEUTRALIZATION OF CARBOXYLIC RESIN 131 sired, the pH value can be adjusted by selecting from different amino alcohols, even at the same percentage of neutralization of the resin. (Received June 4, 1971) REFERENCES (I) Wcitz, P., Vinyl copolymer in the cosmetic cosmos, J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 11, 29'1 (1960). (2) Miccelli, A. L., Koehler, F. T., Polymer properties influencing curl retention at high humidity, Ibid., 19, 863 (1968). (3) Root, M. J., and Bohac, S., A new terpolymer for hair spray resin, Proc. Sci. Sect. Toilet Goods Ass., 42, 32-5 (Dec. 1964). (4) Bohac, S., and Root, M. J., Neutralized terpolymeric resin of vinyl pyrrolidone, alkyl acrylate or mcthacrylate and unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, U.S. Patent 3,405,084 (October 8, 1968). (5) Root, M. J., and Bohac, S., Hygoscopicity and hardness of hair spray resins at varying humidities, ]. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 17, 595 (1966). (6) Bohac, S., Conductometric testing and corrosion study of nonanhydrous ethanol systems for hair spray, Ibid., 19, 149 (1968).

132 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Society of Cosmetic Chemists Presents 1971 Merit Awards The 1971 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Merit Awards were presented to Shaw Mudge of Shaw Mudge & Co., Mitchell I.. Schlossman of Prince Industries Ltd., and Marshall Sotkin of Carter Products. The Awards, consisting of engraved plaques, were presented by the Society's President Morris Root at the December 13th luncheon session during the Society's annual meeting in New York City. This award recognizes current achievements, in particular outstanding service and distinguished leader- ship in the Society's activities. Le/t to right: President Morris Root, Merit Award recipients Marshall Sorkin, Shaw Mudge, Mitchell L. Schlossman, and Merit Award Colnmittee Chairman Henry Maso