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Cosmetic compositions containing film forming polymers plasticized with esters and malic acid

US6342209B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2000
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q17/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cosmetic composition for application to keratinous surfaces containing at least one film forming polymer; and a plasticizer for the film forming polymer which is a C1-20 ester of malic acid; and a method for plasticizing a film forming polymer contained in a cosmetic product which is applied to keratinous surfaces; comprising adding a plasticizing effective amount of a C1-20 ester of malic acid to the cosmetic product composition.

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