Patent ID: 6986885
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A low residue soft solid antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition in the form of an anhydrous, surfactant-free and antiseptic alcohol-free suspension exhibiting a syneresis of less than 8% and comprising: (a) 45–60% of a volatile silicone; (b) 5–15% of an emollient as a single emollient or a mixture of emollients; (c) 0.5–6% (on a solids basis) of a dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer made by reacting a polymethylhydrogensiloxane with an alpha, omega-divinylpolydimethyl siloxane; (d) 0.1–20% of an antiperspirant active based on an anhydrous, buffer-free basis; (e) 2–8% of polyethylene beads having a particle size in the range of 5–40 microns and a density in the range of 0.91–0.98 g/cm (f) 0–5% antimicrobial agent; and (g) 0–5% fragrance; wherein all percents are in percents by weight based on the total weight of the composition unless otherwise indicated and wherein the composition is subjected to a homogenizing process after the ingredients are combined.