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Ascorbic and isoascorbic acids to remove or adjust oxidative color in hair

US5782933A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1997
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/676
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method is provided for reducing the color of dyed hair by contacting the dyed hair with a dilute aqueous composition of ascorbic acid, isoascorbic acid or mixtures and maintaining the contact until the desired reduction is achieved.

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