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Antimicrobial cosmetic compositions

US6114377A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1997
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/75
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations for topical application which comprises an antimicrobial effective amount of 3-furan carboxylic acid. The formulation also optionally comprises an anti-irritant effective amount of ferulic acid and an antimicrobial effective amount of 2-furan carboxylic acid.

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