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Skin barrier composition

a skin barrier and composition technology, applied in the field of compositions, can solve the problems of dermatolologic problems, depletion of skin lipids and consequential dermatitis, greasy, sticky or oily uncomfortable coating on the skin,

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-07-11
HASLWANTER JOSEPH A +1
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Problems solved by technology

Incontinence is normal with infants, but frequently incontinence is also the result of aging or some other uncontrolled mental or physiologic process.
Absorptive pads and impervious garment liners are available to contain the excreted wastes and prevent their leakage onto clothing, furniture and the like, but many of these tend to maintain the wastes in contact with skin for prolonged periods and cause dermatolologic problems.
However, exposure to external moisture sources can cause a depletion of skin lipids and a consequential dermatitis.
Unfortunately, these materials leave a very greasy, sticky or oily uncomfortable coating on the skin and therefore are best suited as substitutes for vinyl or rubber gloves, applied just prior to exposure to detergents, industrial chemicals, etc.
Without sufficient humectant, the insoluble solids (e.g., stearic acid and cetyl alcohol) tend to not spread evenly as the emulsion breaks down from evaporative water losses; this results in aggregation of the insoluble solids, which adversely affects the appearance and sensory quality of the film.
However, all barrier ingredients will cause an oily or greasy sensation on the skin, with the very impervious petrolatums probably giving the most unpleasant feel.
Such high water contents creates a "vanishing" sensation, i.e., it feels as though substantially all of the lotion is being incorporated into the skin during application.

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[0028] A kilogram batch of a skin barrier lotion is prepared using the following components:

1 Component Grams Part A Stearic acid 97.5 Cetyl alcohol 24.375 Light mineral oil, NF 20 Dimethicone 60 Part B Water 724.625 Zinc oxide 10 Glycerol 15 Part C Water 15 Triethanolamine 15 Part D Benzyl alcohol 10 Lemon fragrance 0.5 Part E Odor neutralizer 8

[0029] The lotion is prepared by the steps of: (1) combining the Part A ingredients in a suitable vessel and heating the mixture, with stirring, to about 70-75.degree. C. to form a smooth liquid; (2) continuing the mixing and maintaining the temperature as the Part B ingredients are added, to form a uniform dispersion; (3) recirculating about 2 percent of the vessel contents per minute through an in-line motionless mixer* and back into the original vessel for a period of about 30-45 minutes while maintaining the temperature; (4) mixing together the Part C ingredients, to form a clear solution; (5) slowly adding the step 4 solution to the ste...

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Abstract

A skin barrier lotion for protection against contact with irritants comprises: about 5 to 15 percent by weight of a long-chain fatty acid; about 1 to 5 percent by weight of a long-chain fatty alcohol; about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a hydrocarbon oil; about 1 to 30 percent by weight of a silicone skin protectant; about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of an alkanolamine; about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of a humectant; about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight of an inorganic skin protectant; about 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a preservative; and about 50 to 90 percent by weight water. Optionally, the lotion will also contain up to about 5 percent by weight of a fragrance, odor neutralizer or a mixture thereof.

Description

INTRODUCTION TO THE INVENTION[0001] The present invention pertains to compositions which protect the skin against the effects of irritants, and more particularly to compositions which can be applied to the skin for protection against contact with body fluids and wastes.[0002] A substantial fraction of the population suffers at some time from a form of incontinence. Incontinence is normal with infants, but frequently incontinence is also the result of aging or some other uncontrolled mental or physiologic process. Absorptive pads and impervious garment liners are available to contain the excreted wastes and prevent their leakage onto clothing, furniture and the like, but many of these tend to maintain the wastes in contact with skin for prolonged periods and cause dermatolologic problems.[0003] The skin normally is capable of maintaining adequate internal moisture to remain pliable. This condition typically requires an internal relative humidity ("RH") at least about 60 percent. Vari...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K8/26A61K8/27A61K8/31A61K8/34A61K8/36A61K8/41A61K8/58A61K8/891A61K8/892A61K8/895A61K8/898A61K8/92A61Q17/00
CPCA61K8/26A61K8/27A61K8/31A61K8/34A61K8/342A61K8/361A61K8/41A61K8/585A61K8/891A61K8/895A61K8/898A61K8/922A61K8/925A61K2800/75A61Q17/00Y10S514/943Y10S514/865
Inventor HASLWANTER, JOSEPH A.RENCHER, WILLIAM F.
Owner HASLWANTER JOSEPH A
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