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Sunblocking polymers and their formulation

US5487885A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1993
Grant dateJan 30, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/57
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel polymeric compositions and their intermediates are provided, providing for broad range protection from ultraviolet radiation. Acryl polymers comprising at least two different ultraviolet absorbing moieties having different light absorbing ranges are employed in conjunction with another hydrophilic monomer to provide sunscreen formulations for invisibility, and enhanced protection, without deleterious effects in the dermis.

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