Depilatory compositions and articles and the use thereof
US7008620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/242
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition or article containing at least one oxidizing agent and at least one reducing agent, wherein at least one of the at least one reducing agent is a depilatory agent, the equivalent ratio of the at least one oxidizing agent to the at least one reducing agent is less than 1:1, and the article is exothermic when wet with water, and the use thereof to remove hair from the skin.
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