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Particulate composition comprising a core of matrix polymer with active ingredient distributed therein

US5460817A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1993
Grant dateOct 24, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J13/125
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A particulate composition comprises particles having a substantially anhydrous core comprising an active ingredient. Generally the core comprises a matrix polymer with the active ingredient distributed throughout this. Generally there is an outer protection shell of polymer, generally formed by coacervation. The invention is a value for the production of powders, dispersions in non-aqueous liquids (for instance when the active ingredient is a detergent enzyme) and dispersions in water (for instance when the active ingredient is an agrochemical.

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