US 2026/0108444 A1 · ENCAPSULATION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENCAPSULATING ACTIVE AGENTS

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful for delivering and encapsulating active agents. The compositions can comprise a polymer and a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) that comprises fatty acids having 6 to 12 carbon atoms. The compositions can encapsulate active agents including an antibacterial, a color compound, a fragrance compound, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), an over-the-counter (OTC) ingredient, an antioxidant, a flavinoid, an essential oil, or a combination thereof. In particular, the compositions can encapsulate essential oils. These compositions provide for the gradual and controlled release of active agents, particularly essential oils and can be used in a variety of topical products including insect repellents.

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Dependent claims

A composition comprising:

one or more polymers;
from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of one or more medium chain fatty acids or salts or esters thereof having 6-12 carbon atoms;
one or more active agents;
wherein the active agent and the medium chain fatty acid or salt or ester thereof are coated or partially coated with the polymer.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Encapsulation compositions and methods for encapsulating active agents

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Abstract

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