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Encapsulation of volatile liquids

US4576737A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1984
Grant dateMar 18, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/412
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a process for the encapsulation of volatile liquids which can be natural or synthetic flavoring oils or perfumes in carriers, which are soluble in water. The encapsulates provided by this invention are prepared by spraying an emulsion comprising the carrier solution and the volatile liquid onto particles in a fluidized bed. The invention also provides detergent compositions and foodstuffs containing encapsulates of perfumes and flavors respectively.

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