5573 results about "Humectant" patented technology

An vivo biocompatible and bio-excretable lubricant and ultrasound coupling fluid or gel comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and / or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The inventive couplant fluid or gel comprises polyvinylpyrrolidone and / or polyvinyl alcohol solutions in water to which humectants such as alkylene glycols and / or polyalkylene glycols are added to achieve desired tactile and drying characteristics. Additionally, such fluids and gels may be prepared by addition of organic and inorganic cross-linkers.

A disintegrant assisted controlled release device is disclosed. The device is a combination of a swelling disintegrant or super-disintegrant and water insoluble polymer or water soluble polymer, or both, and one or more water soluble or water insoluble active pharmaceutical ingredient(s). The said device is stabilized by a humectant or trehalose.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing, in at least one cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one polyglycerolated silicone elastomer and at least one ingredient chosen from at least one emulsifying elastomer different from the polyglycerolated silicone elastomer, at least one film forming polymer, at least one water-soluble humectant, at least one coated pigment, at least one structuring agent, at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation, at least one non-emulsifying spherical silicone elastomer, at least one fiber, at least one non-crosslinked surfactant, with the proviso that the non-crosslinked surfactant is not chosen from polyglycerolated non-crosslinked silicone surfactants, at least one hydrocarbyl-functional siloxane, at least one low molecular weight phenyl-substituted siloxane and at least one cosmetically-suitable active ingredient.

A hand-friendly rubber glove article comprising a dried coating of an emulsified hand-friendly mixture comprising at least one water-soluble humectant moisturizer, at least one water-soluble lubricant, at least one water-soluble surfactant, and at least one water-insoluble occlusive moisturizer, which is finely and substantially uniformly dispersed within the mixture, which is transferred to the skin of a wearer upon activation with skin-generated moisture, and, optionally, a fabric-adherent cuff region and / or a texturized surface and methods of making the emulsified hand-friendly mixture and the glove article.

Compositions comprising a glycosaminoglycan (e.g., a hyaluronan, hyaluronic acid, hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, dermatan sulfate, karatan sulfate, chondroitin 6-sulfate, heparin, etc.) in combination with at least one component selected from; i) polyglycols (e.g., polyethylene glycol), ii) long chain hydroxy polyanionic polysaccharides (e.g., dextran, sodium alginate, alginic acid, propylene glycol alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxyl ethyl starch, hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, polylysine, polyhistidine, polyhydroxy proline, poly ornithine, polyvinyl pyrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, etc.) and iii) long chain Nitrogen containing polymers (e.g., Polylysine, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, and polyvinyl alcohol). The invention also includes methods for using such compositions (e.g., as substance delivery materials, tissue fillers or bulking agents, as moistening or hydrating agents, etc.)

There is provided a water-base ink composition which has excellent ejection stability and can be evenly printed on recording media. The water-base ink composition comprises at least: a colorant component selected from dyes and pigments; a monovalent or divalent branched alcohol with C5 to C10 chain length; an acetylene glyco surfactant and / or a penetrating organic solvent; a humectant; and water. The monovalent or divalent branched alcohol with C5 to C10 chain length, the acetylene glycol surfactant and / or the penetrating organic solvent, and the humectant are selected from combinations of branched alcohols, acetylene glycol surfactants and / or penetrating organic solvents, and humectants which are miscible with one another.

The present invention relates to a topical anti-wrinkle and anti-aging moisturizing cream designed (formulated) to repair and restore human adult skin to its original youthful state. This has successfully been achieved by using a water based molecular mixture of high molecular weight (0.5 to 2.0 million Daltons) hyaluronic acid (HA) and of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid oligosaccharides (small HA fragments less than 12000 Daltons molecular weight) to create this unique anti-aging moisturizer. An equal mixture of high molecular HA and HA-oligosaccharides at concentrations of 0.1-0.2% was found to be essential for providing our moisturizer its unique ability to repair and rejuvenate adult human skin.

The invention relates to a hand-mouth baby wet tissue and a preparation method thereof. The hand-mouth baby wet tissue is composed of compound wet tissue liquid and non-woven fabrics for holding the compound wet tissue liquid, wherein every 100 parts of the compound wet tissue liquid comprises the following components in percent by weight: 0.01%-7.5% of a sweetening agent, 0.01-2.0% of a preservative, 0.01%-2.0% of a cleaning agent, 0.05%-5.0% of a solubilizer, 0-10.0% of a humectant, 0-5.0% of a skin care agent, 0-5.0% of an acidity regulator, 0-5.0% of essential oil, 0-5.0% of a stabilizer, 0-1.0% of natural essence, and the balance of pure water. The hand-mouth baby wet tissue has the advantages that edible sweetening agent is added into the compound wet tissue liquid to promote spittle secretion of babies, relieve the drop of pH value in the oral cavity and prevent the formation of decayed teeth. The product formula is stable and safe, and the material components are non-toxic. The formula is safe, non-irritant and non-corrosive, so that the allergic risks are reduced to be the lowest. The hand-mouth baby wet tissue can be used for cleaning the hands and mouths of an infant, infant tableware and other infant supplies and toys.

The invention produces polyethylene alcohol hydrogel dressing containing medicine and chitosan with 60Co gamma-radial or high energy electron beam radial cross linking. Additional, adds in some humectant, plasticizer, medicine, the solvent is the secondary distilled water, physiological saline or phosphate neutral buffer liquid. The product can release medicine slowly and has natural amylose chitosan with biology sterilization activity, it has active sterilization function, at the same time, it has high water quantity, and good water reserving performance, the mechanical intensity is moderate, and the light penetration and air penetration are excellent. It can accord the demands for curing each kind of wound. It can used as the permanent dressing for light skin injuries, and it also can be applied to the temporally close of severe skin organization wound or burn wound.

An ink composition comprising (a) water, (b) pigment particles dispersed with a dispersant or self dispersing without the need for a dispersant, (c) at least one humectant, and (d) at least one polyurethane additive which is distinct from the dispersant, having an average molecular weight of at least about 10,000 and a sufficient number of acid groups to provide an acid number greater than about 60, the polyurethane being present at a level of at least 10 percent by weight relative to the pigment particles and comprising a polyether segment having a molecular weight greater than 250 and less than 2900, wherein the acid groups on the polyurethane are at least partially neutralized only with a monovalent inorganic base.

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.

The present disclosure generally relates to moisturizing hand sanitizers including alcohols that are effective in killing microorganisms while providing a moisturizing benefit to the user's skin. More particularly, the alcohol-based hand sanitizers include a high internal phase emulsion which allows moisturizers or skin protectants such as emollients and / or silicones to be stably incorporated into the sanitizer.

A nutrition bar comprising about 10% wt or more of soy and / or rice protein, at least one transition metal or transition metal compound, and about 2% wt or more of a humectant, and wherein the at least one transition metal or transition metal compound is in a substantially water insoluble form at 20° C. or the nutrition bar has an Aw of 0.45 or less or about 1% wt or more of the soy and / or rice protein is in the form of nuggets and the humectant is selected from polyols. The bars have elevated levels of soy and / or rice protein, yet do not suffer unacceptable from a deterioration in taste or other organoleptic properties over time. In other aspects, a nutrition bar or other food which incorporates pro-oxidants and / or polyunsaturated fatty acids or their sources in encapsulated form, especially as microcapsules. The pro-oxidants may be metal salts such as copper, manganese, iron and / or zinc salts. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil. Processes for preparing the polyunsaturated fatty acid capsules are also disclosed. The polyunsaturated fatty acid capsules / microcapsules are prepared by forming an emulsion of the unsaturated fatty acid with a carrier, spray drying the emulsion to form a powder and encapsulating powder, especially with a fluid bed. The invention is especially useful for encapsulating polyunsaturated fatty acids, or oil sources thereof, most preferably omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), lineoleic acid, linolenic acid (alpha linolenic acid), and gamma-linolenic acids, fish oil, and oil sources of C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids such as canola oil, soybean oil or blends thereof.

Disclosed are oral care compositions, particularly thickened dentifrices in liquid, paste or gel form comprising a binding / thickening system that also function effectively as humectant agent thereby replacing a significant portion or all of traditional humectant components such as glycerin, sorbitol and other polyols. The binding / thickening system comprise select carrageenans that provide a water viscosity of at least about 20 mPa·s in a 1.5% solution at 25° C. and effective water-binding capacity to prevent significant water loss from the composition when exposed to air to cause unacceptable drying out. For example, the water-binding capacity of the carrageenan must be effective such that there is no more than about 0.75% water loss from a dentifrice composition when exposed to air for 30 minutes at room temperature conditions and 50% relative humidity. The present dentifrice compositions exhibit increased dispersibility in saliva during use, which provides for increased contact time of the composition with the user's teeth and oral cavity tissues such that the active dental agents contained therein are more rapidly available to effect their beneficial activity.

The invention relates to an antimicrobial skin treatment composition and methods for producing and using an antimicrobial skin treatment composition. The antimicrobial skin treatment composition includes an antimicrobial package that can provide extended protection against germs and bacteria. The antimicrobial package can include any of the following: a quaternium ammonium antimicrobial agent, a protease enzyme, a preservative, a natural antimicrobial agent, or a lower alcohol. The composition can also include, among other ingredients, a thickening agent, a skin healing ingredient, a humectant, an emollient, a skin moisturizer, or water.

The present invention discloses a series of quaternary nitrogen compounds in which the four groups surrounding nitrogen are (a) one glyceryl portion, (b) two methyl groups and (c) a hydroxy ethyl group. The compound of the present invention is an outstanding moisturizer when applied to skin.

The invention discloses a low-temperature quickly sintered conductive ink for use in ink jet printing, which comprises 1 to 70 weight percent of nano metal particles, 0.1 to 10 weight percent of dispersant, 25 to 98 weight percent of solvent and 0.01 to 36 weight percent of additive, wherein the additive is one or a mixture of two or more of a surfactant, a reducer, a defoamer, an adhesive, a preservative and a humectants. Compared with the prior art, the low-temperature sintered conductive ink can reduce sintering temperature and keep the high conductivity of a wire. For example, at a sintering temperature of 150 DEG C, the conductive ink can make the resistance of a silver wire reach 10 to 7ohm.m. Therefore, the conductive ink can enlarge the range of substrates to which the conductive ink is applied in ink jet printing and reduce energy consumption, and has a great significance for the cost control and environmental protection of manufacturers.

Disclosed are ink jet ink compositions suitable for use in thermal ink jet printers. The ink jet ink compositions contain one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, and one or more colorants. The ink jet ink compositions may also contain additives such as a plasticizer and / or a surfactant. Embodiments of the ink jet ink compositions have short dry times, good adhesion to a variety of substrates, and / or long decap times.

The invention discloses a multipurpose high solid content paste washing agent for cleaning heavy oil stain on hard surfaces of tablewares, a cooking bench, tiles, ceramic utensils, a range hood and the like in a kitchen and a preparation method thereof. The multipurpose high solid content paste washing agent comprises the following ingredients: a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, an ampholytic surfactant, a humectant, a detergent auxiliary, carbonate, a forming agent and the like. The paste washing agent is obtained by the procedures of stirring, grinding and filling, and the like. The solid content of the paste washing agent is more than or equal to 70 percent. The paste washing agent occupies small volume and is convenient to carry. Packing materials are saved. The detergency is strong. After the paste washing agent is dissolved or dispersed in water, little foam is generated. The wetting power is strong. The paste washing agent has effects of rapidly dispersing, permeating, emulsifying and washing the oil stain and can be widely used for cleaning the oil stain on the hard surfaces of the tablewares, the cooking bench, the tiles, the ceramic utensils, the range hood and the like in the kitchen.

A water-dissipatable film forming formulation includes a polymer having at least one water solubilizing or dissipating moiety; an active ingredient or agent; and at least one of a plasticizer or a humectant. The present invention also includes a method for delivering an active agent to the epidermis of a subject. The method includes applying the film forming formulation to a predetermined area of skin.

A topical sustained release delivery system for delivery of antifungal agents to the finger or toenails achieving high penetration through the nails by combining the antifingal agent with a keratolytic agent and a humectant. The pharmaceutical sustained release topical preparation is provided in a varnish or spray form for treating the nail and surrounding tissues, where the active ingredient is an antifungal agent, a keratolytic agent, or preferably a combination of an antifuingal and a keratolytic agent. The composition may further comprise an antibacterial, an antiviral, an antipsoriatic agents, or combinations thereof.

The invention relates to a smokeable filler material having an increased fill value and processes for making the smokeable filler. The smokeable filler has a fill value of at least 5 cc / g and comprises a cellulose material, a humectant, an inert filler, a binder, and optionally a tobacco containing material.

The invention relates to a tobacco, in particular to a bagged lip tobacco, and is characterized in that the bagged lip tobacco comprises package and moist tobacco powder particles in the package; wherein, the tobacco powder particles are mainly composed of the ingredients by weight ratio as follows: tobacco ingredient is 10 percent to 70 percent, water is 10 percent to 60 percent, acid-base modifying agent is 0.01 percent to 2 percent, correctives are 1 percent to 20 percent, and humectants are 1 percent to 10 percent. The preparation method sequentially comprises the steps as follows: tobacco ingredient is crushed and screened to obtain coarse tobacco powders with different particle sizes; the coarse tobacco powders are added with water for mixing, and fumigated by using vapor, added with the correctives, cooled, added with different modifying agents, humectants, and flavoring agents, and packed, so that the tobacco is obtained. The bagged lip tobacco has the advantages that the use is convenient; no crumbs fall on a mouth when in use; no smoke is sent out to harm others at the same time; the bagged lip tobacco makes up for the disadvantages of the existing chewing tobacco lip tobacco, and provides the contented sensation similar to the traditional cigarettes and chewing tobacco products to tobacco consumers.

The present invention concerns compositions that comprise alcohol-free microemulsions and methods for their use that include a surfactant, a lipophilic linker, and / or a hydrophilic linker. These compositions can be used, for example, in cosmetic or hair applications. In certain aspects, compositions of the invention have the ability to microemulsify sebum while providing enhanced cleansing of cosmetic products from the skin or hair. In addition, the compositions have the ability to enhance the penetration of skin or hair active ingredients, such as emollients, humectants, anti-oxidants, lipids, vitamins, botanicals, dyes, tanning compounds, etc.

The present invention is generally directed to tissue products comprising a moisturizing and lubricating composition. The moisturizing and lubricating composition comprises an emollient, a humectant, and immobilizing agent and a compatibilizing agent. Optionally, the moisturizing and lubricating compositions can comprise a dispersing agent, or other components.

An ink composition comprising (a) water, (b) pigment particles, (c) at least one humectant, (d) at least one polyurethane having an average molecular weight of at least about 10,000 and a sufficient number of acid groups to provide an acid number from 60 to about 130, and being present at a weight concentration of greater than 0.7%, and (e) at least one water soluble acrylic polyiner comprising carboxylic acid groups, present at a weight concentration of greater than 0.6%, wherein the acid groups on the polyurethane and acrylic polymers are at least partially neutralized only with a monovalent inorganic base.

Disclosed are topical leave-on cosmetic compositions, including packaged leave-on compositions, for direct application to the scalp, comprising a) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid, b) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent, and c) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a moisturizing material, preferably a liquid humectant. The composition is a leave-on formulation that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and is applied directly to the scalp. Also disclosed are methods of treating the scalp by directly applying the topical composition to the scalp. It has been found that the compositions and methods of the present invention can provide improved scalp moisturization and improved deposition of an anti-dandruff or other skin active agent on the skin, without unduly affecting hair cosmetics.

A composition providing electrically conductive adhesive hydrogels suitable for use as skin contact adhesives and, particularly, suitable for use as an electrical interface for disposable medical devices. The present hydrogels provide for reduced skin irritation and / or malodor properties, hydrate a subject's skin, readily wet around a subject's skin surface hair, and protect against burning of a subject upon or due to electrical stimulation through the hydrogel. These hydrogels generally include a monomer, a first initiator, a second initiator, and a cross-linking agent. The present hydrogels also desirably include a solubilizer. The present hydrogels also desirably may include a buffer system to help prevent discoloration of the hydrogels and / or hydrolysis of the hydrogels as well as to improve shelf-life. Other additives such as conductivity enhancers, pharmaceuticals, humectants, plasticizers, skin health agents, etc. may be added to the present hydrogels either before or after curing.

A composition for ink-jet recording is provided. The composition comprises a water miscible resin and a water-soluble ultraviolet curable humectant. The concentration of the water-soluble ultraviolet curable humectant may be in the range of 5% to 50% by weight. Examples of such humectants may include polyalkylen glycol acrylates, polyethers acrylates, and highly ethoxylated derivatives of acrylates.

An improved circumscribing plug wrap and tipping material are provided. The plug wrap and tipping material are a cast sheet which includes 20 to 70 percent by weight water dispersible cellulose material, 20 to 70 percent by weight of a water soluble film forming material and 0 to 10 percent by weight of a humectant. A smoking article (e.g., cigarette) using such plug wrap or tipping material or both is also provided.