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Emollient alcohol skin disinfecting formulation

US6723689B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2003
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/5426
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An antimicrobial composition comprising an alcohol in an amount from about 60 to about 95 weight percent of the total composition, a preservative, a cationic cellulose polymer thickening agent, a moisturizer and/or, a cationic emulsifier, and water in an amount from about 6 to about 30 weight percent. The skin disinfecting formulation will not irritate, dry or crack the skin and will provide antimicrobial effectiveness to the skin.

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