Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from industrial sludges, gas side streams, waste water, etc. The odor control composition of this invention is a solution containing active ingredients which will provide or demand active Cl+ donor which may incorporate a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Cl+ donor can be from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent when used. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%. The solutions of this invention are effective over a pH range of about 6-14, with a preferred pH range being from 8 to about 9.5. Solutions in accordance with this invention may further incorporate an effective amount of a synergist.

Abstract: Topically applicable, photostable compositions with respect to UV radiation contain at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-screening agent and at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound and at least one bis-resorcinyl triazine compound.

Abstract: A method of forming particles comprises accelerating a stream comprising a liquid; and vibrating the stream, to form particles. The particle may have a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the nozzle used to form the stream, allowing for the formation of micro- and nano-sized particle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid concentrate for the preservation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products which comprises 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), at least one liquid carrier selected from the group consisting of: polyvalent alcohols, glycol esters and glycol ethers, and at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: formic acid, formic acid salts, and formate esters, and comprising no additional carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of: benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydroacetic acid and 10-undecylenic acid and a salt thereof being present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for photostabilizing, with respect to UV radiation, at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative with at least one arylalkyl benzoate derivative and at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit. Another subject of the invention also relates to a novel cosmetic or dermatological composition for topical use, characterized in that it comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable support: (a) at least one UV-screening agent of the dibenzoylmethane derivative type and (b) at least one arylalkyl benzoate derivative and (c) at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit. The present invention also relates to the use of an arylalkyl benzoate derivative and an oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit in a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative, for the purpose of improving the stability with respect to UV rays of the said dibenzoylmethane derivative.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological photoprotective compositions contain at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-screening agent, and, as a photostabilizer therefor, at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound of formula (I) or (II) below: with the proviso that: (i) the subject compositions are characteristically devoid of any octyl methoxycinnamate; and (ii) same are other than a solution of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in 2-phenylethyl benzoate, 2-phenylethyl o-toluate, 2-phenylethyl p-toluate or in a 2-phenylethyl o-toluate/2-phenylethyl p-toluate (1/1) mixture.

Abstract: The present invention includes a drug release system. The drug release system comprises a bulk polymer phase and a polymeric drug-enriched phase within the bulk polymer phase. At least one drug is incorporated into the drug-enriched phase.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting antiviral properties to a hydrophilic polymeric material comprising preparing a hydrophilic polymeric slurry, dispersing an ionic copper powder mixture containing cuprous oxide and cupric oxide in said slurry and then extruding or molding said slurry to form a hydrophilic polymeric material, wherein water-insoluble particles that release both Cu++ and Cu+ are directly and completely encapsulated within said hydrophilic polymeric material.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which is substantially free of fatty acids and soap and yet displays the typical sensory and optical features of a vanishing cream. The composition comprises C12-C22 fatty alcohol, emulsifier, inorganic agent, polymer and water. The inorganic agent comprises smectite clay. The composition is mild and may be used to stabilise and deliver a wide variety of skin benefit agents such as sunscreens.

Abstract: A lotion includes a micro-emulsion composition, which is liquid at room temperature and undergoes a phase change to a semi-solid or solid upon contact with a substrate. The micro-emulsion composition can include a polar emollient, a non-polar emollient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a co-surfactant. The invention also includes a substrate treated with the lotion.

Abstract: Topically applicable, improvedly photostabilized, photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions contain (i) an effective UV-screening amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane sunscreen and an effective photostabilizing amount of (ii) at least one oil containing at least one amide structural unit and (iii) at least one compound accepting the excited triplet level energy of said at least one dibenzoylmethane sunscreen, formulated into (iv) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable support therefor.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active phosphorylation potential enhancing substance a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt of an alpha-keto carboxylic acid thereof alone or in combination with nicatinamide and creatine and, its use and products containing the same.

Abstract: Topically applicable, improvedly photostabilized, photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions contain (i) an effective UV-screening amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane sunscreen and an effective photostabilizing amount of (ii) at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound and (iii) at least one compound accepting the excited triplet level energy of said at least one dibenzoylmethane sunscreen, formulated into (iv) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable support therefor.

Abstract: A method for treating rosacea in a patient comprising administering to a patient suffering from rosacea a first topical composition comprising at least one sulfacetamide or a derivative thereof and at least one sunscreen, wherein the administration of said first composition provides a more effective treatment of said rosacea in comparison to treatment of rosacea achieved by administration of a second topical composition comprising metronidazole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a UV absorber mixture, comprising (a) 1% to 60% of a micronised UV broadband absorber of formula: Formula (I); wherein R1 is C1-C12alkyl; or phenyl-substituted C1-C12alkyl; and (b) 1% to 60% by weight of a water dispersible and/ir oil-dispersible coated titanium di-oxide.

Abstract: Unique photoprotective compositions contain novel methyltrialkylsilanes bearing a cinnamate, cinnamamide, benzalmalonamide or benzalmalonate function, useful as sunscreens that are active in the field of UV radiation.

Abstract: A class of UVA- and UVB-absorbing esters has been derived from milkweed oil by modification with a variety of cinnamic acids. These agents have the advantage of being synthesized from natural materials, while providing a value-added use for the oil. They are readily formulated into standard UV-absorbing daily-wear cosmetic, hair and skin care, and sunscreen formulations.

Abstract: Provided is a crystallization method for reducing the level of impurities in calcipotriene in which a solution of a starting calcipotriene in a first process solvent, for example THF, is combined with second process solvent, for example methyl formate, and, after cooling, calcipotriene is isolated. The method can include a slurry step for reducing the level of residual first process solvent.

Abstract: Many cosmetic stick compositions containing a continuous phase of a water-immiscible cosmetic oil structured by a fibre-forming amido structurant and an active cosmetic ingredient either exhibit poor physical stability when formed, or cannot be made readily using conventional processes for making stick compositions. The problem can be ameliorated or overcome by the use of a combination of amido structurants comprising in class (i) an N-acylaminoacid amide in which the N-acyl substituent has the formula —CO—RX in which RX represents a branched C6 to C11 alkyl group in combination with a further amido structurant, (class (ii), including a polyamido-substituted cyclohexane, an amido derivative of di or tricarboxylic acids or an hydroxystearamide and particularly employing an N-acylaminoacid amide in which the N-acyl substituent contains a linear alkyl group, or a cyclodipeptide.

Abstract: Anhydrous cosmetic antiperspirant stick compositions containing a continuous phase of a water-immiscible cosmetic oil structured by a fibre-forming amido structurant can exhibit undesirable sensory properties when 12-hydroxy-stearic acid is employed as primary gellant and the preparation of sick compositions suffers from sever processing difficulties when certain of such amido structurants are employed as primary gellant. Stick compositions having desirable sensory properties can be made by employing as primary gellant, a combination of amido structurants comprising (i) an N-acylaminoacid amide in which the N-acyl substituent has the formula —CO—RX in which RX represents a branched C6 to C11 alkyl group and (ii) an N-acylaminoacid amide in which the N-acyl substituent contains a linear alkyl group and the cosmetic carrier oil comprising from 25 to 50% by weight of a water-immiscible monohydric alcohol that is liquid at 20° C. and a boiling point of higher than 100° C.