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Moisture holding pigment and a cosmetic containing such a pigment

US5091013A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 1989
Grant dateFeb 25, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2004/80
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pigment (or body) composed of particles having surfaces covered with a high molecular substance containing a group of the formula --COOR, where R stands for a hydrogen or metal atom, and having an acid value of at least 200 when the R in the formula stands for a hydrogen atom. It has a high power of absorbing and holding moisture. The surfaces of the pigment particles are alternatively covered with both such a high molecular substance and a substance which makes the surfaces hydrophobic. This pigment has a good affinity for oil and yet a high power of absorbing and holding moisture. A cosmetic containing any such pigment has a high moisturizing power and provides a long makeup life.

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