Patent ID: 6632784
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A microemulsion composition comprising:(a) 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % of at least one nonionic surfactant; (b) 0.1 wt. % to 20 wt. % of an anionic surfactant; (c) 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of at least one cosurfactant; (d) 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % of a water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or a perfume; (e) 0.1 wt. % to 6 wt. % of a hydroxy aliphatic acid; (f) 0.1 wt % to 5.0 wt % of salicylic acid; and (g) a fatty acid with 8 to 22 carbon atoms; and (h) the balance being water.