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Cosmetic composition

CA 1331009 C · Owner: Unilever Plc · Inventors: Hagan, Desmond Bernard; Spiegel, Udo

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An acid-soap complex comprises: (i) at least two 2-hydroxyalkanoic acid moieties of carbon chain length Cm and Cn respectively where m and n have the same or different values and, each is an integer of from 6 to 28; and (ii) a cation;, the complex having an elemental analysis of: (Cm H2m-1/2 O3) (Cn H2n-1/2 O3) M, where M is the cation. A process for preparing the complex and its use in compositions suitable for topical application to human skin, hair and nails is also claimed.

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  • Granted July 26, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 26, 2011.
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FiledJune 15, 1989
GrantedJuly 26, 1994
Term endedJuly 26, 2011
Patent numberCA 1331009 C
Classification (IPC)A61K8/30 +2 more

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19901993199619992002200520082011Application filedJune 15, 1989Patent grantedJuly 26, 1994Term endedJuly 26, 2011

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