Antiperspirant/deodorant cosmetic compositions
US9730871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/5922
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A solid or soft solid antiperspirant/deodorant composition comprising at least one antiperspirant or deodorant active, a base component in an amount of from 2% and 15% by weight of the composition, wherein the base component is C8 to C14 fatty acid in free acid form, and a gellant, wherein the gellant comprises less than 50% by weight of the gellant stearyl alcohol. The C8 to C14 fatty acid in free acid form can be lauric acid. The C8 to C14 fatty acid in free acid form provides antibacterial properties to the compositions.
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