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Ultraviolet absorbent

US6447759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2001
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09C2220/103
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

To provide an ultraviolet absorbent having high UV shieldability, especially UV-A shieldability, high transparency and good dispersibility.An ultraviolet absorbent, which comprises a flaky substrate coated with ultra-fin zinc oxide particles having a mean particle size of not larger than 100 nm, and which is optionally treated with an organic silicone compound; and a method for producing the ultraviolet absorbent, which comprises calcining particles as coated with basic zinc carbonate in the presence of a complex-forming agent.

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