Solubilizing agents
AssigneeQuest International B.V.
InventorsPeter S. J. Cheetham, Thalie P. de Graaf, Angela Janousek, Erich Klein, Stephen D. Watkins
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Abstract
The invention related to the use of monoalkyl citrates having an alkyl group of 7-10 carbon atoms as solubilizing agents in perfumery, cosmetics, personal care and household products consisting of oil-in-water emulsions as well as to hydrophobic cosmetic, personal care and household product ingredients containing such monoalkyl citrates. The emulsions preferably contain at least 0.01% w/w of monoalkyl citrate. Especially prefereed in monooctyl citrate.
Claims9
Cosmetic, personal care and household products consisting of clear o/w microemulsions comprising an aqueous phase, a hydrophobic liquid and, as a solubilizer for said hydrophobic liquid, a monoalkyl citrate having an alkyl group of 7-10 carbon atoms, said citrate being present in an amount sufficient to stabilize said clear microemulsion.
A mixture consisting of one or more hydrophobic liquids and a monoalkyl citrate having an alkyl group of 7-10 carbon atoms.
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