Extended duration insect repellent composition and method of application to the skin
US6719959B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin. The composition also has a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. Also disclosed is a method of repelling insects from the skin by applying the composition to the skin.
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