Antimicrobial artificial nail composition and methods for preparing and using same
US6479039B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for forming an antimicrobial artificial nail, a method for preparing the same, and a method for treating a microbial infection of a nail plate are provided. The composition comprises a binder component; a filler component which polymerizes to form an acrylic matrix subsequent to contact with the binder component; and an antimicrobial agent available for diffusion from the acrylic matrix.
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