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pH reducing formulation

US7892218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2004
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A formulation effective in reducing the pH in a menstruating vagina or in a tampon inserted therein to below pH 5.5, comprising (a) 3-100% by weight of glycolide; (b) optionally 97-15% by weight of a solid organic acid; and (c) optionally 5-30% of a wetting agent. Also disclosed is a catamenial tampon for insertion in a human vagina which comprises the pH reducing formulation.

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