Patent ID: 8679464
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A composition comprising a solid wax-resin composite for use in a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition wherein said solid wax resin composite comprises: (a) hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene having a refractive index of 1.55-1.57; (b) a first wax, said first wax being a synthetic wax having a melting point of about 55° C. to about 115° C.; and (c) a blending agent comprising a second wax, said second wax comprising a natural wax containing hydrocarbons to provide miscibility and said second wax having a lower melting point than the first wax; wherein the ratio of said polycyclopentadiene to components (b) and (c) is at least 3:2 to 99:1, wherein said solid wax-resin composite is powdered, flaked, prilled, molded or extruded.