Patent ID: 11958945
Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
Field: Pharmaceuticals (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC A  C | IPC C

Claim 5:
6. A composition comprising:
a carrier and an emulsion in the carrier;
wherein the emulsion comprises a hydrophobic component, a surfactant, an alkalizing agent, and a salt; wherein the carrier comprises water, a solvent, or a mixture thereof;
wherein the surfactant forms an interfacial film;
wherein the surfactant is present in a concentration between about 0.1 wt. % and about 1 wt. % of the composition, and wherein the surfactant comprises a cross-linked copolymer of acrylic acid C10-C30 alkyl acrylate;
wherein the hydrophobic component is in a concentration between about 0.1 wt. % and about 5 wt. % and comprises an oil;
wherein the oil comprises mineral oil;

wherein the alkalizing agent is in a concentration of between about 0.01 wt. % and about 5 wt. %;
wherein the carrier is present in an amount between about 80 wt. % and about 98 wt. % of the composition;
wherein the surfactant has an HLB of at least about 7;

wherein the emulsion encapsulates a fragrance, a dye, or a mixture thereof;
wherein the emulsion is stable at temperatures between about 10° C. and about 40° C. and stable for 24 hours upon dilution within the composition.