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Polyvinyl ultraviolet light absorbers for personal care

US7989572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2008
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/005
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

UV-absorbing polymers and copolymers suitable for Composition into sunscreens for the protection of human skin. The UV-absorbing chromophoric monomers chosen are simple and easily synthesized. With the correct choice of chromophoric monomer or mixture of monomers, protection against UV-A radiation or against both UV-A and UV-B radiation can be achieved. With the correct choice of comonomer, copolymers produced as aqueous latex emulsions or as Polyethylene Glycol solutions can also be achieved.

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