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Waterless hand cleaner containing plant derived natural essential oil

US6884763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2002
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2008
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A waterless hand cleaner formulation includes an organic solvent, a quantity of water and a surfactant present to form a gelatinous emulsion. The gelatinous emulsion is loaded with 0.1 to 25 total weight percent of a natural essential oil having topical antimicrobial activity. Oil of oregano is particularly well suited for this application.

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