Multifunctional natural protectant systems with hydroxyacetophenone
AssigneeLincoln Manufacturing Company, Inc.
InventorsPatrick Jay LUTZ, Peter HORNISH
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of multifunctional protectants comprising (i) hydroxyacetophenone with (ii) at least one of natural 1,3-propanediol and a mastic extract to protect a formulation from biodegradation. The present invention also relates to the use of a protectant comprising (i) hydroxyacetophenone with (ii) at least one of vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin E to protect a formulation from biodegradation.
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A product comprising an effective amount of (a) 4-hydroxyacetophenone and (b) at least one of a mastic extract and 1,3-propanediol to inhibit microbial growth in the product, wherein, when the product includes 4-hydroxyacetophenone and 1,3-propanediol, the product does not contain 3-phenylpropanol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-octanediol, or ethylhexylglycerin.
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A concentrate comprising (a) 4-hydroxyacetophenone and (b) at least one of a mastic extract and 1,3-propanediol.
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A concentrate comprising (a) 4-hydroxyacetophenone and (b) at least one of vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
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A product comprising an effective amount of (a) 4-hydroxyacetophenone, (b) 1,3-propanediol, and (c) ethylhexylglycerin to inhibit microbial growth in the product, wherein the product does not contain 3-phenylpropanol.
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The concentrate of claim 6, further comprising at least one of vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.