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Aerosol preparation

Assignee: United Industries Corp
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Filing: 1980-01-17
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2000-01-17
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Abstract

Abstract An aerosol preparation of water base character for providing a continuous film upon dispensing comprising a water phase and a continuous phase wherein the active ingredient may be water soluble or water insoluble, or may be in emulsions, a liquefied or compressed gas propellant, or combinations thereof, an agent for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the developed film, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide.

Inventors

  • 👤 James J. Albanese

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 16:37
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09D; C09D5/00; C09D5/02; C09D5/021; C09K; C09K3/00; C09K3/30; C10; C10M; C10M2201/00; C10M2201/02; C10M2201/04; C10M2201/041; C10M2201/042; C10M2203/00; C10M2203/02; C10M2203/022; C10M2203/024; C10M2203/04; C10M2203/10; C10M2207/00; C10M2207/04; C10M2207/046; C10M2211/00; C10M2211/02; C10M2211/022; C10M2211/06; C10M2215/00; C10M2215/08; C10M2215/082; C10M2215/24; C10M2215/28; C10M2223/00; C10M2223/10; C10M2229/00; C10M2229/04; C10M2229/041; C10N; C10N2040/00; C10N2040/30; C10N2040/32; C10N2040/34; C10N2040/36; C10N2040/38; C10N2040/40; C10N2040/42; C10N2040/44; C10N2040/50; C10N2050/00; C10N2050/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/811; Y10S524/00; Y10S524/903

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim 236 words
As aerosol preparation being non-emulsified and in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, uninterrupted film comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of initially pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds within the range of approximately 1 to 94.5% by weight of the preparation, a propellant from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof, a film controlling agent within the range of approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the provided film, said propellant being soluble or insoluble in said agent, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation and being within such range in such relative amount as to be in excess of that required for stabilization of said active ingredient in emulsion form, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 236 words
As aerosol preparation being non-emulsified and in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, uninterrupted film comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of initially pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds within the range of approximately 1 to 94.5% by weight of the preparation, a propellant from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof, a film controlling agent within the range of approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the provided film, said propellant being soluble or insoluble in said agent, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation and being within such range in such relative amount as to be in excess of that required for stabilization of said active ingredient in emulsion form, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 312 words
An aerosol preparation being non-emulsified and in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, uninterrupted film comprising first and second generally immiscible, distinct, separated phases whereby said preparation in its normal state is unhomogenized, said two phases being transitorily miscible upon agitation, said first phase being aqueous, said second phase comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of initially pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds within the range of approximately 1 to 94.5% by weight of the preparation for formation of said film with molecular continuity of the said active ingredient, a propellant from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof, and a film controlling agent within the range of approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the provided film, said propellant being soluble or insoluble in said agent, and with there being a dispersal agent provided in said second phase but being soluble in both said first and second phases and consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation and being within such range in such relative amount as to be in excess of that required for stabilization of said active ingredient in emulsion form by at least 0.5% by weight of the preparation, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 312 words
An aerosol preparation being non-emulsified and in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, uninterrupted film comprising first and second generally immiscible, distinct, separated phases whereby said preparation in its normal state is unhomogenized, said two phases being transitorily miscible upon agitation, said first phase being aqueous, said second phase comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of initially pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds within the range of approximately 1 to 94.5% by weight of the preparation for formation of said film with molecular continuity of the said active ingredient, a propellant from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof, and a film controlling agent within the range of approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the provided film, said propellant being soluble or insoluble in said agent, and with there being a dispersal agent provided in said second phase but being soluble in both said first and second phases and consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation and being within such range in such relative amount as to be in excess of that required for stabilization of said active ingredient in emulsion form by at least 0.5% by weight of the preparation, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 26 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 1 or 2 wherein the active ingredient and the water jointly constitute more than 50% by weight of the preparation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 40 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 1 or 2 and characterized by the active ingredient comprising the pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified active phase of water-base paints, waxes, greases, polysiloxanes, alkyl polysiloxanes, polyorganosiloxanes, polybutene, petroleum based hydrocarbon oils and synthetic oils.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 28 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 1 or 2 wherein the dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide is in an amount not exceeding 2.5% by weight of the preparation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 23 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 1 or 2 wherein the active ingredient is from the class consisting of liquids and flowable powders.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 27 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 2 and further characterized by the cocodiethanolamide having different degrees of solubility in said first and second phases of said preparation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 58 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 1, 2 or 7 wherein said film controlling agent is from the class consisting of mineral oils having boiling points above 300° F., glycols having an initial boiling point above 350° F., glycol ethers having an initial boiling point above 350° F. and aromatic blends with initial boiling points above 360° F.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 34 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 1 and characterized by said propellant being from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, said propellant constituting approximately 5% to 30% by weight of the preparation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 32 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 1 and characterized by said propellant being from the class consisting of compressed gases, said propellant constituting approximately 2% to 5% by weight of the preparation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 54 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 1 and characterized by said propellant being a combination of compressed gases and a liquefied hydrocarbon or halocarbon, said propellant constituting approximately 2.1% to 35% by weight of the preparation wherein the gaseous component does not exceed approximately 5% and said liquefied component does not exceed approximately 30%.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 96 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 1 wherein the active ingredient is from the class consisting of pre-emulsifiedwater insoluble compounds comprising the active phase of water-base paints, waxes, greases, polysiloxanes, alkylpolysiloxanes, polyorganosiloxanes, polybutene, petroleum based hydrocarbon oils, and synthetic oils, the film controlling agent is in an amount constituting approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation, the propellant is from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons constituting approximately 5% to 30% by weight of the preparation and the cocodiethanolamide is within the range of 0.5% to 10% by weight of the preparation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 76 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 12 wherein the film controlling agent is from the class consisting of mineral oils having boiling points above 300° F., glycols having an initial boiling point above 350° F., glycol ethers having an initial boiling point above 350° F. and aromatic blends with initial boiling points above 350° F., and the water is in an amount up to approximately 92.5% by weight of the preparation sufficient to complete the preparation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 76 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 12 wherein the film controlling agent is from the class consisting of mineral oils having boiling points above 300° F., glycols having an initial boiling point above 350° F., glycol ethers having an initial boiling point above 350° F. and aromatic blends with initial boiling points above 360° F., and the water is in an amount up to approximately 89.5% by weight of the preparation sufficient to complete the preparation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 103 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 1 wherein the active ingredient is from the class consisting of pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds comprising the active phase of water-base paints, waxes, greases, polysiloxanes, alkylpolysiloxanes, polyorganosiloxanes, polybutene, petroleum based hydrocarbon oils, and synthetic oils, the film controlling agent is in an amount constituting approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation, the propellant constituting a combination of compressed gases and a liquefied hydrocarbon or halocarbon, said propellant constituting approximately 2.1% to 35% by weight of the preparation wherein the gaseous component does not exceed approximately 5% and said liquefied component does not exceed approximately 30%.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 205 words
An aerosol preparation in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, unbroken film comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of water soluble compounds, said water soluble compounds within the range of approximately 0.1 to 50% by weight of the preparation, a propellant, said propellant being in an amount sufficent for pressurized propulsion of the preparation for discharge purposes, a film controlling agent for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the provided film, said film controlling agent being within the range of approximately 1 to 20% by weight of the preparation, water, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 21/2% to 10% by weight of the preparation, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 205 words
An aerosol preparation in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, unbroken film comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of water soluble compounds, said water soluble compounds within the range of approximately 0.1 to 50% by weight of the preparation, a propellant, said propellant being in an amount sufficent for pressurized propulsion of the preparation for discharge purposes, a film controlling agent for controlling the manner in which the propellant leaves the provided film, said film controlling agent being within the range of approximately 1 to 20% by weight of the preparation, water, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 21/2% to 10% by weight of the preparation, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 37 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 16 werein the class of water soluble compounds comprises methoxy polyethylene glycols, water soluble resins, water soluble herbicides and water soluble alkyl glycols and alkyl esters encompassing butoxylated and ethoxylated groups.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 20 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 16 or 50 wherein the active ingredient is soluble in the film controlling agent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 18 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 16 or 17 wherein the active ingredient is soluble in the propellant.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 55 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 17 wherein said film controlling agent is from the class consisting of mineral oils having boiling points above 300° F., glycols having an initial boiling point above 350° F., glycol ethers having an initial boiling point above 350° F. and aromatic blends with initial boiling points above 360° F.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 28 words
An aerosol preparation according to claims 16, 17 or 20 wherein the propellant is from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 21 words
An aerosol preparation according to claim 16 wherein the active ingredient is from the class consisting of liquids and flowable powders.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 319 words
An aerosol preparation being non-emulsified and in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, uninterrupted film comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of initially pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds within the range of approximately 1 to 94.5% by weight of the preparation, said active ingredients including the active phase of water-base paints, waxes, greases, polysiloxanes, alkyl polysiloxanes, polyorganosiloxanes, polybutene, petroleum based hydrocarbon oils and synthetic oils, a propellant from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof, said propellant being in an amount by weight of the preparation sufficient for pressurized propulsion of the preparation for dispensation purposes, a film controlling agent within the range of approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation for controlling the manner in which the prepellant leaves the provided film, said film controlling agent is from the class consisting of mineral oils having boiling points above 300° F., glycol ethers having an initial boiling point above 350° F. and aromatic blends with initial boiling points above 360° F., said propellant being soluble or insoluble in said agent, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation and being within such range in such relative amount as to be in excess of that required for stabilization of said active ingredient in emulsion form, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 319 words
An aerosol preparation being non-emulsified and in the form of a dispersion for providing upon dispensing and applying to a surface a continuous, uninterrupted film comprising an active ingredient from the class consisting of initially pre-emulsified or partially pre-emulsified water insoluble compounds within the range of approximately 1 to 94.5% by weight of the preparation, said active ingredients including the active phase of water-base paints, waxes, greases, polysiloxanes, alkyl polysiloxanes, polyorganosiloxanes, polybutene, petroleum based hydrocarbon oils and synthetic oils, a propellant from the class consisting of liquefied hydrocarbons and halocarbons, compressed gases, and combinations thereof, said propellant being in an amount by weight of the preparation sufficient for pressurized propulsion of the preparation for dispensation purposes, a film controlling agent within the range of approximately 1% to 20% by weight of the preparation for controlling the manner in which the prepellant leaves the provided film, said film controlling agent is from the class consisting of mineral oils having boiling points above 300° F., glycol ethers having an initial boiling point above 350° F. and aromatic blends with initial boiling points above 360° F., said propellant being soluble or insoluble in said agent, and a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the preparation and being within such range in such relative amount as to be in excess of that required for stabilization of said active ingredient in emulsion form, said cocodiethanolamide being an amber liquid having a congealing point of approximately 6 degrees C., a specific gravity at 25 degrees C. of about 0.99, containing a maximum of about 3-4 percent free or unreacted fatty acid (as lauric acid) and having a pH value of 8-9 as a one percent dispersion in water, and being soluble in alcohols, glycols, ketones, esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents, and also being dispersible in water at low concentrations of 1% to 2%.

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