Inhibitors of esterase-producing micro-organisms, for use primarily in deodorant compositions
US5525331A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/782
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Inhibitors of esterase-producing micro-organisms, primarily for use in dermatology and cosmetics and with particular application to personal deodorants and to anti-fungal agents and other preparations for the treatment of acne, dandruff and tinea pedis. The active ingredient of the inhibitor comprises an aromatic acid ester of a phenol or of an aromatic alcohol, the phenol or aromatic alcohol being sufficiently water-soluble to impart an anti-microbial action and the aromatic acid being sufficiently water-soluble to impart an anti-microbial action and/or to lower the pH of liquid body-secretions to a level which at least inhibits the growth of micro-organisms in the liquid body-secretions.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.