Antimicrobial nail coating composition
US5968986A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/51
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Antimicrobial nail coating compositions, and methods for treating and preventing microbial infections of the nail area, are provided. The antimicrobial nail coating compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent infections caused by microbes including bacteria, molds, spores, viruses and fungi, while providing a nail coating having acceptable handling and esthetic qualities. The compositions can include alcohol-containing solvents, and, as antimicrobial agents, quaternary amines or phenols.
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