Film-forming composition containing an antimicrobial agent and methods
US4542012A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S602/904
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dermatologically acceptable, film-forming composition which comprises a film-forming polymer and, as a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent, iodine which forms a complex with the film-forming polymer. The compositions when applied to skin from a fugitive solvent form a substantially water-insoluble, tack-free, flexible film which adheres to skin, releases the antimicrobial agent when the film is in contact with skin, and exhibits an elongation of at least about 150%. A method of using the composition is also described.
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