Stable hydroalcoholic compositions
US6534069B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q17/005
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hydroalcoholic lotion is disclosed which comprises (a) a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, and (b) between at least 0.5% and 8% by weight thickener system comprised of at least one emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight wherein the composition in a polymer free state has a viscosity of at least 4,000 centipoise at 23 degrees C. and wherein the emulsifier is comprised of at least one hydrophobic group and at least one hydrophilic group. The hydroalcoholic composition is useful as a hand preparation such as a lotion or as a presurgical scrub replacement.
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