Patent ID: 6310014
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: A23G,A61K,A61Q,C11D

Abstract:
A composition of matter, comprising a gasified solid and a virtually anhydrous liquid base, wherein said composition is used in an environment where said gasified solid is mechanically abraded or exposed to an aqueous solvent, such that in use, such composition provides a popping sound when said composition is used, said gasified solid comprising a matrix of a water soluble material which encapsulates a gas, said water soluble material being selected from the group consisting of sugar, glucose, lactose and mixtures thereof, and wherein said anhydrous liquid base comprises an agent selected from the group consisting of mineral oils, vegetable oils, petrolatum, liquid fatty acid esters, silicone derivatives, glycerin, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) and alcohols.