Active mixtures

US2016206571A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016206571-A1
Application numberUS-201614994761-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJan 13, 2016
Priority dateJan 18, 2015
Publication dateJul 21, 2016
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Suggested is an active mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol.

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1 . A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising an active mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol, wherein the composition is an oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion, a water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion or a multiple (w/o/w or o/w/o) emulsion with an average particle size wherein (i) 10 Vol.-% show a diameter of less than 2 μm, (ii) 50 Vol.-% show a diameter of less than 5 μm, and (iii) 90 Vol.-% show a diameter of less than 15 μm. 2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said components (a) and (b) are present in a ratio by weight of from about 25:75 to about 75:25. 3 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said components (a) and (b) are present in a ratio by weight of from about 40:60 to about 60:40. 4 - 5 . (canceled) 6 . The composition of claim 1 , being a skin care, hair care, sun care or personal care composition. 7 - 9 . (canceled) 10 . A method for (i) improving the stability of an emulsion, and/or (ii) decreasing the average particle distribution of droplets in an emulsion, and/or (iii) improving the sensory profile of an emulsion, by adding a working amount of 0.1 to about 1.0 wt. %, calculated on the final emulsion, of a mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol. 11 - 15 . (canceled)

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  • Antibacterial agents · CPC title

  • Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00 · CPC title

  • A61K31/047Primary

    having two or more hydroxy groups, e.g. sorbitol · CPC title

  • Oil-in-water emulsions · CPC title

  • Preparations for care of the hair · CPC title

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What does patent US2016206571A1 cover?
Suggested is an active mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Symrise Ag
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/047. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Jul 21 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).