Deodorant compositions

#This invention relates to deodorant compositions containing polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) in a variety of physical forms. In some embodiments, the polytrimethylene ether glycol homo- and copolymers and/or polytrimethylene glycol ester(s) are derived predominantly from monomers (e.g., 1,3-propanediol) obtained from renewable resources, and are thus more environmentally friendly in terms of manufacture, use and disposal.

#There are a large number of deodorant products available, most of which are in the form of solid sticks, sprays, solutions, creams, ointments, lotions, gels or emulsions. The ingredients in the formulated products in general serve as emollients, humectants, moisturizers, emulsifiers, lubricants, antimicrobials, cosmetics, fragrances, rheology modifiers, etc. Some of the products are solvent-based and others are water-based.

#Most often deodorant products contain an active ingredient incorporated in a delivery vehicle. The desired effect of a deodorant product is achieved either by the deodorant active ingredients or by the vehicle itself at the site of application, in most cases on the skin.

#All publications, patent applications, patents and other references mentioned herein, if not otherwise indicated, are incorporated by reference herein for all purposes as if fully set forth.

#Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

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