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Cholesterol ester clathrate, water-holding composition, hydrous compositions, cosmetics containing the same, and process for the preparation thereof

US6309653A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1999
Grant dateOct 30, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q1/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cholesterol ester clathrate comprising a cholesterol ester included in a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a hydrous stabilizer, and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a clay mineral, and water; cosmetics containing these hydrous compositions; and process for the preparation thereof. The clathrate exhibits an emulsifying effect in itself. Further, the hydrous compositions are excellent in water-holding capacity and are improved in hydration properties and separation stability at a high temperature.

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