Abstract: This invention relates to anesthetic compositions, which can be applied using a pump dispenser. The invention is concerned with an anesthetic composition containing at least 10% benzocaine in a nonvolatile solvent, which composition additionally includes a diluent. The composition is designed for relief of surface pain and itching, and provides soothing temporary relief of minor burns, sunburn, cuts, scratches, nonpoisonous insect bites, poison ivy, and minor skin irritations.

Abstract: An invertible pump sprayer is disclosed which enables a spray to be produced even with liquid material having viscosities as high as 100 cps. and regardless of the direction in which the spray is directed. The pump sprayer comprises a flexible container for containing the liquid material to be dispensed which collapses as the material therein is dispensed and a spray pump unit operatively associated with the flexible container. This unit includes a spray head for dispensing the material as a spray and a manually-operated pump for introducing the material to the spray head.