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Cholesterol ester clathrate, water-holding composition, hydrous compositions, cosmetics containing the same, and processes for the preparation thereof

US5871759A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q1/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cholesterol ester clathrate comprising a cholesterol ester included within a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a hydrous stabilizer, and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a clay mineral, and water; a cosmetic containing a hydrous composition; and processes for making the cholesterol ester clathrate and various hydrous compositions. The cholesterol ester clathrate exhibits an emulsifying effect and the hydrous compositions are excellent in water-holding capacity, hydration properties, and separation stability at a high temperature.

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