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Thickening agents for topical preparations

US5192462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1992
Grant dateMar 9, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/74
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thickening agent based upon a polyether ester compound having the formula: ##STR1## Wherein: R.sub.1 is H or ##STR2## R.sub.2 is a hydrocarbon chain having greater than 5 carbon atoms; and (W+X+Y+Z) is greater than 60. The thickening agents are useful in formulating various topical preparations, for example, shampoos, sunscreen lotions, cosmetics and the like.

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