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Polymers capable of absorbing ultraviolet radiation, their preparation and their use in cosmetic compositions

US4839160A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1987
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/05
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultraviolet radiation absorbing polymer having units of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is a group derived from benzylidene-bornanone of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy and PA0 R.sup.2 represents C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 alkyl. The polymer is useful in protecting human skin against sunburn.

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