Active principle carriers containing non-ionic surfactants, and uses thereof, particularly in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
US5908697A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2989
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel active principle carriers containing non-ionic surfactants are disclosed. The surfactants mainly consist of sucrose and fatty acid esters and form onion-structured microcapsules within which the active material is encapsulated. Compositions suitable for use as food, diet food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, containing at least one active materiel or additive encapsulated in said microcapsules, are also disclosed.
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