Patent ID: 6221403
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: A61K,A61L,Y10S

Abstract:
A sterilization stable topical paste for impregnating a bandage comprising zinc oxide in a stable emulsion, comprisingfrom 0.5% to 40.0% wt. of zinc oxide,from 0.2 to 45% wt. of at least one fat and/or oil, wherein the fat and/or oil comprises any of the following: fractionated coconut oil and/or synthetic spermaceti; combinations of cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and C.sub.8 to C.sub.24 alcohols; triglyceride oils or fats; liquid and solid paraffins,from 0.3 to 10% wt. of at least one polyethoxylated emulsifying agent,from 0.5 to 4.0% wt. of at least one water soluble gum which elevates the viscosity of the paste,and water, in the absence of a preservative, wherein said composition is stable when heated to 120.degree. C. for 15 minutes, or alternatively, when subjected to gamma irradiation.