Abstract: A diaper or diaper is impregnated with a skin lotion containing a linear polydimethylsilorane polymer, a non-ionic emulsifier consisting of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene alcohols, or polyoxyethylene fatty ethers, aloe vera, an alkoxylated ether/ester, sodium citrate, citric acid, a blend of propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, methyl paraben, and propyl paraben, and water. Most preferably, the buffering system results in the lotion having a pH of about 5.2 which neutralizes acidic and basic byproducts of urine and fecal matter.

Abstract: A skin lotion containing a linear polydimethylsiloxane polymer, a non-ionic emulsifier, consisting of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene alcohols, or polyoxyethylene fatty ethers aloe vera, an alkoxylated ether/ester, sodium citrate, citric acid, a blend of propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, methyl paraben and propyl paraben, and water. Most preferably the buffering system results in the lotion having a pH of about 5.2 which neutralizes acidic and basic by-products of urine and fecal matter. The lotion has a preferred viscosity in the range of 10-20,000 centipoise. The lotion is easily washed off with soap and water and is useful in the protection and treatment of diaper rash.

Abstract: A buffered skin cream containing a linear polydimethylsiloxane polymer, a non-ionic emulsifier, aloe vera, mineral oil, sodium citrate, citric acid, a blend of propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, methyl paraben and propyl paraben, and water. The buffering capacity of the cream is provided through the incorporation of citric acid and sodium citrate in the composition. The buffering system results in the cream having a preferred pH in the range of about 4.5 to 6.0, and most preferably a pH of about 5.2 which neutralizes acidic and basic by-products of urine and fecal matter. The cream has a preferred viscosity in the range of 100,000-2,000,000 centipoise and a most preferred viscosity of about 250,000 to 1,000,000 centipoise. The cream is easily washed off with soap and water and is useful in the protection and treatment of diaper rash.

Abstract: A novel anti-dandruff conditioning shampoo contains at least one suspending agent, and a buffer system, with the shampoo formulation having an active detergent content of at least 18%. Preferably the buffer system contains sodium citrate and citric acid. Preferably the shampoo contains two detergents with the two detergents being ammonium lauryl ether sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. Preferably the shampoo contains two suspending agents with the two suspending agents being di(hydrogenated) tallow phthalic acid amide and a suspending agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and magnesium aluminum silicate.

Abstract: A novel aqueous solution for use in electrochemical cleaning and disinfecting is disclosed. The aqueous solution comprises hydrogen peroxide, a blend of a first ionizable salt and second ionizable salt, and a buffer, with the first ionizable salt being sodium chloride and the second ionizable salt including a metal of Group IA or IIA of the Periodic Table. Preferably a surfactant is included which is a non-ionic surfactant. Also, the preferred buffer is a phosphate buffer system. The preferred second ionizable salt is disclosed as being sodium sulfate.

Abstract: A contact lens cleaning system has a soft tip applicator affixed to a container of lens cleaning solution and is used to apply the solution to the lenses. A supply of sterile replacement soft tip applicators are provided as a part of the system.

Abstract: A contact lens storage chamber has a lens retaining member disposed therein with baskets for containing the lenses disposed in a vertically juxtaposed manner. The lens retaining member has a stopper portion which is located in an opening at the top of the chamber and is retained in place by a loose tongue-in-groove structure which facilitates the escape of vapors from the chamber during a lens cleaning and disinfecting procedure.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed useful for cleaning hard and soft contact lenses, in which cleansing action is provided by a relatively soft abradant particulate sparingly soluble room temperature solid organic acid or inorganic salt, preferably in combination with one or more surfactants. The particulate material effectively removes deposits from the lens, and readily dissolves on the application of water.

Abstract: A contact lens is disinfected in an aqueous H.sub.2 O.sub.2 solution. The H.sub.2 O.sub.2 solution is neutralized and transformed in situ into a buffered, saline storage solution by adding a neutralizer such as sodium sulfite or sodium thiosulfate, and optional buffering agents. The neutralizer has a coating which dissolves to release the ingredients only a period of time after it is added, so that it can be put into the H.sub.2 O.sub.2 solution at the same time that the lens is.

Abstract: An aqueous or gel cleaning composition is provided which comprises approximately by weight (a) 0.02 to 25.0% of at least one nonionic cleaner; (b) 0.01 to 10% of a diglycol carbonate monomer; (c) 0.01-10.0% of an antifog agent; (d) up to 25% of a lower aliphatic alcohol; (e) up to 1.0% of a preservative agent; (f) the balance water and if a gel is desired 0.1 to 5.0% of a thixotropic gelling agent.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of dry eye and discontinuous tear films. The ophthalmic solution for maintaining a continuous tear film employs a combination of hydroxyalkylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol in a predetermined ratio in an aqueous isotonic medium.

Abstract: Method and compositions are provided for the effective cleaning of soft and silicone contact lenses by soaking the lenses for a time sufficient to remove adherent residues in a solution containing an epoxy modified silicone surfactant and a fatty acid amide (or nitrogen analog thereof) surfactant, which may be cationic or non-ionic. Other additives may also be included such as thickening agents, bactericides, salts, anionic surfactants, and the like. The compositions are found to be particularly effective in removing strongly adhering proteinaceous matter, as well as lipids and polysaccharides.By employing a particular combination of surfactants, soft contact lenses can be freed of impurities and adhering matter introduced during manufacture of the lens, while the lens is being hydrated. The lens is soaked under moderate conditions in an aqueous saline bath with a combination of a zwitterion surfactant and a fatty acid amide surfactant.

Abstract: Method and compositions are provided for elevated temperature disinfection of soft contact lenses. The lenses are heated at a temperature and for a time sufficient to provide disinfection in an aqueous stabilized saline solution having a small amount of a non-eye-irritating neutral surfactant. Particularly effective are N-hydroxyalkylated fatty acid amides.

Abstract: Improved water soluble abradant skin cleanser is provided comprising in a nonoleaginous hydrous cream base a sparingly soluble relatively soft nontoxic, nonirritating particulate salt or sugar, a nonirritating, nontoxic surfactant as a stable cream base, employing at least one derivative of sulfuric acid, e.g. sulfate ester salt or sulfonate and water. In a preferred embodiment, borax is combined with a substantial amount of an alkyleneoxy sulfate ester salt or taurate salt and a small amount of water. The cleanser aids in the treatment of oily skin, acne and scalp conditions.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for the effective cleaning of soft and silicone contact lenses by soaking the lenses for a time sufficient to remove adherent residues in a solution containing an epoxy modified silicone surfactant and a fatty acid amide (or nitrogen analog thereof) surfactant, which may be cationic or non-ionic. Other additives may also be included such as thickening agents, bactericides, salts, anionic surfactants, and the like. The compositions are found to be particularly effective in removing strongly adhering proteinaceous matter, as well as lipids and polysaccharides.

Abstract: Improved water soluble abradant skin cleanser is provided comprising in a non-oleaginous hydrous cream base a sparingly soluble relatively soft non-toxic non-irritating particulate salt, a non-irritating, non-toxic surfactant as a stable cream base, employing at least one derivative of sulfuric acid, e.g. sulfate ester salt or sulfonate and water. In a preferred embodiment, borax is combined with a substantial amount of an alkyleneoxy sulfate ester salt or tauride salt and a small amount of water. The cleanser aids in the treatment of oily skin, acne and scalp conditions.