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Stabilized ascorbic acid, composition, and method of use

US6103267A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1998
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dispersion for carrying at least one water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (especially ascorbic acid, Vitamin C) in a relatively stable form is described, the dispersion comprising an oil phase containing particles comprising water-soluble polymer, water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (ascorbic acid), and water. The dispersion preferably comprises particles which have number average diameter dimensions of less than 2 microns, more preferably less than 1 micron. The dispersion may comprise oil components such as, for example only, a mineral oil, silicone oil, or cosmetic oil. A method of forming a dispersion of solid particles which comprise water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (e.g., ascorbic acid) in a water-soluble polymer may comprise the steps of: PA1 a) forming a first solution of the water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (ascorbic acid), water and a water-soluble polymer, PA1 b) mixing the first solution with a second solution of a water in a surface active agent having an HLB of less than 12 or less than 10 and oil, PA1 c) dispersing the first solution and the second solution to form a mixture of the first solut…

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