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Enhanced efficiency of sunscreen compositions

US10039700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2014
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/31
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Certain aspects of the invention relate to compositions comprising UV blocking agents, a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent. Such compositions have an increased SPF due to neutralization of at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent by the neutralizing agent. The invention also discloses methods for increasing SPF of a composition as well as methods for using the novel composition.

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