Ester-terminated polyamide gels
US6111055A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/262
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ester-terminated dimer acid-based polyamide may be blended with a solvent to form a gel. The solvent may be flammable, and a wick may be added to the resulting gel so as to form a candle. Depending on the composition, the candle may be formed into a free standing pillar, or may be better suited to being placed in a container. The solvent may be mineral oil. A solid coating may be placed around the candle, for advantages including to enhance the mechanical stability of the gelled body, and to eliminate the tendency of a gel to have an oily feel and to accept noticeable fingerprints. The solvent which, in combination with the ester-terminated dimer acid-based polymer forms a gel, may be or include a fragrance material, an insecticide or an insect repellent. A wick may or may not be present in this gel, but in any event, the composition provides for the release of the fragrance, insecticide or insect-repellent.
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