Methods for controlling environmental odors on the body using compositions comprising uncomplexed cyclodextrins
US5928631A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q15/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention encompasses a method of controlling environmental malodors on the body 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 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; one or more surfactants each having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance of about 8 to 18 and wherein each surfactant, when combined with an aqueous cyclodextrin solution, provides no less than 25% of odor capture as an aqueous cyclodextrin solution; 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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