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Methods for controlling environmental odors on the body using compositions comprising uncomplexed cyclodextrins and perfume

US5861147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q15/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on skin comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic, volatile perfume composition comprising at least about 50% by weight of one or more hydrophilic, volatile perfume ingredients wherein each ingredient has a boiling point of about 260.degree. or lower, and a ClogP of less than about 3.5, and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

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