Methods for controlling environmental odors on the body
US5874067A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M13/005
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention encompasses a method of controlling malodors on human skin comprising the application to the human 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 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions may also optionally comprise one or more of the following: hydrophobic antimicrobials; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; low molecular weight polyols; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. 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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