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Compositions for the hydration of keratinic substances substituted by alpha-amino acid sulfoxides

US4724140A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 1981
Grant dateFeb 9, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/006
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions for the hydration of keratinic substances constituted by amino acid sulfoxides. A particular product is methionine sulfoxide. Important application in cosmetology where these products are incorporated in aqueous and organic solutions and oily or other emulsions. These products play a hydrating role in skin application and act as a softening agent on the hair.

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