Abstract:
A dermal patch having comprising at least two layers wherein at least one layer is a polymer matrix system having an active agent admixed therein. At least one of the layers includes a water-dispersible or water-dissipatable polymer. The dermal patch has an elongation factor of at least 50 %.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a liquid cosmetic composition comprising at least 5% by weight of a film forming polymer in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein, after the composition is applied to and dried on the skin, the composition has a refractive index of from 1.4 to 1.7. The refractive index of the composition matches the skin's refractive index, and therefore is helpful at masking skin fissures and imperfections such as wrinkles, cracks, abrasions and the like.
Abstract:
Methods of blocking stains on a substrate to be painted are disclosed, as are stain-blocking composites that are useful according to the disclosed methods. In a broad aspect, the methods include the steps of contacting a stained portion of the substrate with a dry film layer; applying pressure to the dry film layer to cause the dry film layer to adhere to the stained portion of the substrate and to at least a portion of the substrate adjacent the stained portion of the substrate; and subsequently coating the dry film layer and the adjacent substrate with one or more additional liquid coating layers. Stain blocking composites useful according to the methods described include a release layer, to which the pressure is applied; a dry film layer, that can be clear or pigmented, that serves to block the stain; and an optional adhesive layer, intended to assist in adhering the dry film layer to the stained portion of the substrate and to at least that portion of the substrate adjacent the stained portion of the substrate.
Abstract:
A water-dissipatable film fopning 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.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a low VOC coating additive employing a water-dispersible polymer, a water insoluble plasticizer, cyclohexanedimethanol, and optionally an amphiphilic component. The additive can be added to a coating to improve at least one performance characteristics of the coating, such as, wet-edge time, open time, scrub resistance, wet adhesion, and water resistance.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
A low VOC coating additive employing a water-dispersible rosin, a high glass transition temperature water-dispersible polymer, and optionally an amphiphilic component. The additive can be added to a coating to improve the performance characteristics of the coating, such as wiped wet edge time, open time, block resistance, gloss, scrub resistance, tack-free time, dry-to-touch time, and yellowing.