US4525480A
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Composition of matter containing cinnamaldehyde and parabens
Assignee: SUTTON LABORATORES Inc
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Filing: 1983-06-10
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Granted: 1985-06-25
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Expires: 2003-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A composition of matter comprised of cinnamaldehyde and one or more esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, commonly known as parabens, is disclosed. The composition exhibits synergistic activity against a wide range of microorganisms which contaminate ingestible products.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip A. Berke
- 👤 William E. Rosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0014; A01; A01N; A01N37/00; A01N37/36; A01N37/38; A01N37/40; A61K31/00; A61K31/21; A61K31/215; A61K31/235; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K47/08; A61K47/14; A61P; A61P31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A preservative composition comprising cinnamaldehyde and at least one ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid selected from the group consisting of methylparaben, propylparaben and mixtures thereof having anti-microbial activity in a weight ratio of about 1:8 to 2:1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A preservative composition comprising cinnamaldehyde and at least one ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid selected from the group consisting of methylparaben, propylparaben and mixtures thereof having anti-microbial activity in a weight ratio of about 1:8 to 2:1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An ingestible product susceptible to microbial contamination containing an anti-microbial effective amount up to about 1% by weight of the composition of claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The product of claim 2, wherein said product is a pharmaceutical product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 2, wherein said product is a foodstuff.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The product of claim 4, wherein said foodstuff contains aloe extract.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The product of claim 3, wherein said pharmaceutical product is a gastric antacid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cosmetic product susceptible to microbial contamination containing an anti-microbial effective amount up to 1% by weight of the composition of claim 1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The product of claim 7, wherein said cosmetic is a cream, lotion or shampoo.
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