New formulation

Abstract

A fire-retardant topical formulation comprising glycerol and urea in a ratio of 1:1 to 1:30 is provided. The formulation may further comprise polyvinyl pyrrolidone and / or ethylhexylglycerin, and / or a barrier forming agent and / or a stabilising agent. The formulation may be a moisturiser, shampoo, conditioner, hair dye, sun cream, aftersun composition, emollient or medical composition. The formulation may be for use in treating a skin condition, such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, elderly dry and itchy skin, ichthyosis, rash, or infection. The composition when transferred to a fabric suppresses the flammability of the fabric and is also capable of being removed from the fabric by washing. A preferred formulation comprises 1% phenoxyethanol, 10% urea, 10% sodium lactate (60% solution), 1% lactic acid, 1% glycerol, 3% ethylhexylglycerin, 2% polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, 0.5% polyvinylpyrrolidone and 71.5% water by weight. A fire-retardant topical formulation comprising 1% glycerol, 2% polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, 10% sodium lactate solution, 1% phenoxyethanol, 1% lactic acid, 3% ethylhexylglycerin and 0.5% polyvinylpyrrolidone by weight is also disclosed. [Fig: None]