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Non-aqueous waterproof oil-based compositions and method of preparing same

US5047232A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1986
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/31
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-aqueous waterproof oil-based topical compositions containing one or more water-in-oil emulsifiers having an HLB value of about 1 to about 7, e.g., sorbitan sesquioleate, and at least one cosmetic emollient, e.g., extra heavy mineral oil, as well as methods for making such compositions are disclosed. The waterproof compositions are particularly useful as vehicles for non-aqueous waterproof oil-based topical sunscreen compositions.

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