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Chitosan derivative, sequestering agents for heavy metals

US4031025A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1976
Grant dateJun 21, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 14, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Chitosan derivatives formed by acylation of chitosan with a saturated or unsaturated organic diacid anhydride are employed as a skin moisturizing agent in a cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous solution containing 0.1-20 percent by weight of said chitosan derivative.

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