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Anhydrous multi-purpose moisturizing composition
Assignee: CLEAVE RUTH M VAN
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Filing: 1978-08-16
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Granted: 1982-06-15
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Expires: 1998-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose anhydrous cosmetic composition which comprises as a major portion, a water insoluble surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, in combination with a small but effective amount of an active ingredient which is soluble in the surfactant. The anhydrous composition is useful as a base material for the making of such cosmetic products as suntan lotions, hand lotions, topical steroids, insect repellants, anti-perspirants, facial lotions, body lotions, therapeutic lotions and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon S. VanCleave
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/49; A61K8/4993; A61K8/4973; A61Q; A61Q15/00; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/02; A61Q17/04; A61Q19/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/20; A61K2800/30; A61K2800/31; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A multi-purpose anhydrous topical cosmetic composition comprising from about 20% to about 90% of a water insoluble non-ionic surfactant or blend of surfactants, the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and have a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, in combination with a small but effective amount of an active ingredient which is soluble in said surfactant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A multi-purpose anhydrous topical cosmetic composition comprising from about 20% to about 90% of a water insoluble non-ionic surfactant or blend of surfactants, the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and have a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, in combination with a small but effective amount of an active ingredient which is soluble in said surfactant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The anhydrous cosmetic composition of claim 1 wherein said water insoluble surfactant has an HLB value of 10 or less.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The anhydrous cosmetic composition of claim 1 wherein said water insoluble surfactant has an HLB value of from about 1.8 to about 8.6.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of said water insoluble surfactant is from about 35% to about 90% by weight of said anhydrous cosmetic composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The anhydrous cosmetic composition of claim 4 wherein the amount of said water insoluble surfactant portion of said composition is from about 50% to about 80% by weight of said composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said water insoluble surfactant is a surfactant, or mixtures of surfactants, derived from C 6 polyol fatty acid esters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The compositions of claim 6 wherein said C 6 polyol fatty acid esters are selected from the group consisting of sorbitol fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, sorbide fatty acid esters, mannitol fatty acid esters, mannitan fatty acid esters, and mannide fatty acid esters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The compositions of claim 7 wherein the fatty acids from which said fatty acid esters are derived are selected from lauric acid, patmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
99 words
An anhydrous topical suntan composition consisting of from about 40% to about 90% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant base or blends thereof, the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, from about 5% to about 60% by weight of a non-aqueous diluent, from about 1% to about 10% by weight of a sunscreen, from about 1% to about 30% by weight of an emollient, from about 1% to about 5% by weight of a lubricating additive, and from about 0.25% to about 2% by weight minors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
99 words
An anhydrous topical suntan composition consisting of from about 40% to about 90% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant base or blends thereof, the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, from about 5% to about 60% by weight of a non-aqueous diluent, from about 1% to about 10% by weight of a sunscreen, from about 1% to about 30% by weight of an emollient, from about 1% to about 5% by weight of a lubricating additive, and from about 0.25% to about 2% by weight minors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
86 words
An anhydrous hand lotion topical cosmetic composition comprising from about 40% to about 90% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant or blends thereof the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less., from about 5% to about 70% by weight of a non-aqueous diluent, from about 5% to about 20% by weight of a skin treatment aid, from about 1% to about 5% of a lubricant additive, and from about 0.25% to about 2% minors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
86 words
An anhydrous hand lotion topical cosmetic composition comprising from about 40% to about 90% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant or blends thereof the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less., from about 5% to about 70% by weight of a non-aqueous diluent, from about 5% to about 20% by weight of a skin treatment aid, from about 1% to about 5% of a lubricant additive, and from about 0.25% to about 2% minors.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
78 words
An anhydrous topical insect repellant composition comprising from about 20% to about 50% of a non-ionic surfactant base or blends thereof, the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, from about 1% to about 5% of a lubricating additive, from about 0.25% to about 2% fragrances, with the balance comprising active insect repellant which is soluble in said non-ionic surfactant, and a suitable non-aqueous carrier therefor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
78 words
An anhydrous topical insect repellant composition comprising from about 20% to about 50% of a non-ionic surfactant base or blends thereof, the molecules of which have a hydrophilic portion and a lipophilic portion and a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 12 or less, from about 1% to about 5% of a lubricating additive, from about 0.25% to about 2% fragrances, with the balance comprising active insect repellant which is soluble in said non-ionic surfactant, and a suitable non-aqueous carrier therefor.
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