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Transparent nanoemulsion less than 100 NM based on fluid non-ionic amphiphilic lipids and use in cosmetic or in dermopharmaceuticals

US5753241A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/413
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oil-in-water nanoemulsion in which the oil globules have a mean size of less than 100 nm and which contains an amphiphilic lipid component containing at least one non-ionic amphiphilic lipid which is liquid at an ambient temperature of less than 45.degree. C. The nanoemulsion can be used in the fields of cosmetics and dermopharmaceuticals. The nanoemulsion is stable on storage, can contain significant amounts of oil while retaining good transparency, and can contain heat-sensitive active agents.

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