Anhydrous skin lotions having antimicrobial components for application to tissue paper products which mitigate the potential for skin irritation
US6238682A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/31
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An anhydrous lotion composition for killing viruses and bacteria in addition to imparting a soft, lubricious, lotion-like feel when applied to tissue paper and tissue paper treated with such lotion compositions are disclosed. The antiviral action of the lotion is due to the addition of an organic acid such as citric acid or salicylic acid. The antibacterial action is due to the addition of antibacterial agents such as TRICLOSAN.RTM.. The solubilization of the antiviral and antibacterial agents within the lotion matrix is aided by the addition of hydrophilic solvents and hydrophilic surfactants. The lubricious lotions also contain a plastic or fluid skin conditioning agent such as petrolatum, an optional immobilizing agent such as a fatty alcohol or fatty acid to immobilize the skin conditioning agent on the surface of the tissue paper web and a hydrophilic surfactant to improve wettability when applied to toilet tissue. Because less lotion is required to impart the desired soft, lotion-like feel benefits, detrimental effects on the tensile strength and caliper of the lotioned paper are minimized or avoided. The anhydrous nature of the lotions also aids in the maintenance of such ph…
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