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Method of reducing or preventing malodour

US6162422A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1999
Grant dateDec 19, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q15/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cosmetic method for reducing or preventing malodour by topically applying to human skin an active agent capable of inactivating body malodour-causing microorganisms comprising corynebacteria, characterised in that the agent is capable of inactivating, of the corynebacteria, only those corynebacteria capable of catabolising fatty acids.

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