NON-AQUEOUS LIQUID POWDER

Abstract: This invention discloses a dusting body powder which is applied as a lotion or a cream and which then evaporates to a powder. By applying it as a lotion or cream, all cracks and pores of the skin are filled. By virtue of the volatility of the cyclic silicone fluid containing delivery vehicle and its evaporation, a powder results which leaves no greasy residue on the skin. The liquid powder according to the present invention comprises a purified starch powder mixed with a volatile cyclomethicone silicone fluid, preferably in equal amounts by weight.

Description: NON-AOUEOUS LIQUID POWDER This invention relates to a delivery system of body dusting powders and, more particularly, to a unique delivery system for more effectively and thoroughly applying a body powder to the skin's surface while at the same time eliminat¬ ing powder toxicity due to the inclusion of talc and/or anti- caking agents. Compositions according to the present inven¬ tion are substantially non-toxic and biodegradable. Preferred compositions according to the present invention are hypoal- lergenic and are comprised of primarily natural ingredients. Background of the Invention As is well known and understood, a great many of the dusting powders (including baby and body powders, in general, on the market today) contain varying amounts of talc. It has also been publicized, however, that talc has been determined to be a potential cause of pulmonary disorder. At least in part because of this danger— and additionally the possibility that talc powders present an inhalation danger as well as a potential danger by virtue of their being able to be absorbed into the body via cracked, open skin— more and more manufac¬ turers began to eliminate talc powders from their product lines. Talc has been replaced with other powders employing corn starch or rice starch. Those manufacturers using corn starch or rice starch, however, employ calcium phosphates (e.g. calcium triphosphate) as anti-caking and anti-clustering agents. The problem with these formulations is the fact that the calcium phosphates tend to be serious mucous membrane irritants— to the extent that when they are employed to keep the corn starch or rice starch from clustering, the manufac¬ turer often carries a warning on the product label. It is recommended that these powder products be kept away from the face of a child being treated with the powder to minimize inhalation of the powder and the possible breathing difficul¬ ties which may result. Thus, while the body powder manufacturers have suc¬ ceeded at least to some extent in eliminating talc from the powder market, the alternative product incorporates deleterious agents by necessity, which have been suggested to be irritating and harmful to mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract as well as the eyes and skin. The initial investigation of liquid powder mixtures included micro-milling (below about 10 microns) polysaccaride particles such as starches in conjunction with alcohols and ethers. Starch in the above form is white powder, and the naked eye can detect little difference between the various starches extracted from different plants. Numerous percent composition mixtures were made ranging from 20-80% starch and 80-20% alcohol and/or ether, respectively. However, even though these mixtures provided the simple basis for a liquid powder product they were undesirable for a number of reasons, many of them related to the inadequacies of the delivery vehicle. The above-described material compositions resulted in product deficiencies which brought about the need to investi¬ gate an alternative to the alcohols and ethers. Organosilicones are not found in nature and must be prepared synthetically. The ultimate starting material is sand (silicon dioxide) or other inorganic silicates, which make up 75% of the Earth's crust. The organosilicones were first synthesized in 1863 by Friedel and Crafts, who first prepared tetraethylsilane. In the following years, although many other derivatives were synthesized, it was not until the 1940's that widespread interest in organosilicon chemistry emerged. Silicon is a relatively electropositive element that forms polar covalent bonds with carbon and other elements, including the halogens, nitrogen and oxygen. The strength and reactivity of silicon depend on the relative electronegativity of the element to which the silicone will be covalently bound. The polysilanes upon controlled hydrolysis readily form the polysiloxaneε. These cyclic and linear polymers are commer¬ cially known as siliconeε. The cylic siloxaneε are used in the present invention as delivery vehicles for body powders to provide compositions with unique characteristics. Objects of the Invention It is an object of the present invention, therefore, to provide a body powder in which all the irritants presently employed in current manufactures are eliminated. It is another object of the invention to provide such a body powder which can be used by adults as well, and which is bio-degradable, bio-erodable and environmentally com¬ patible. It is a further object of the invention to provide a dusting powder, including a baby or body powder without talc, and without any anti-caking chemicals which introduce inhala¬ tion problems and skin irritation. It is yet an additional object of the invention to provide a unique delivery system to more effectively and thoroughly apply baby powder to the skin's surface in a manner which completely eliminates any dangers from inhaling toxic powder particles. It is still a further object of the present invention to provide liquid dusting powder compositions which can be used to deliver active agents intended to produce a pharmacological or biological effect. Summary of the Invention As will become clear from the following description, the present invention describes a dusting body powder which is applied as a lotion, and which then evaporates to leave behind a powder. By applying it as a lotion, the danger of inhaling any toxic powder particle is eliminated. By applying it as a lotion, furthermore, all cracks and pores of the skin are filled, as it can reach hard-to-get-at crevices so as to ensure better product coverage. By virtue of its evaporation to a powder, no greasy residue is left on the skin. Detailed Description of the Invention These and other features of the invention arise from the use of a delivery system in which a starch powder, preferably purified, is added and mixed with such cyclomethicone silicone fluids as decamethyl- cyclopentasiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane or other volatile cyclosiloxanes. In general, the amount of cyclosiloxane included in compositions according to the pres¬ ent invention ranges from about 25% to about 75% or more by weight, preferably about 25% to aboout 50% by weight and most preferably about 35% by weight. The amount of starch which is generally included in compositions according to the present invention ranges from about 25% to about 75% by weight, preferably about 50% to about 75%, most preferably about 65% by weight. Of course, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the inclusion of amounts of cyclosiloxane and/or starch outside of these ratios may also be effective, depending upon the characteristics of further additives which may be used and the ultimate characteristics of the final com¬ positions desired. For example, the inclusion of an alterna¬ tive powder or a volatility enhancer which acts like starch in compositions according to the present invention may reduce the need of starch to an amount which is significantly less than the above-disclosed weight ratios. In other instances, it may be advisable to include the volatile cyclosiloxane in an amount which is substantially less than about 25% by weight of the composition, especially when other delivery vehicles or certain film-forming agents are also included in the composi¬ tions. It is recognized that the above-described weight ratios should serve to guide, not limit, the formulation of compositions according to the present invention. Below about 25% by weight of the composition, the amount of cyclosiloxane may be too limited to provide the exceptional delivery characteristics that generally character¬ ize the use of volatile cyclosiloxanes in this invention. When the amount of starch iε below about 25% by weight of the composition, this may reduce the volatility of the cyclosiloxane and produce a "watery" product. Above about 70- 75% by weight starch, the starch tends to clump together into an undesirable paste-like consistency. The weight ratio of cyclosiloxane to starch in com¬ positions according to the present invention may vary within the above-described range, but cyclosiloxane and starch is preferably included in about a 1:2 weight ratio, in certain instances, a 1:1 weight ratio, depending upon other additives which are included in the composition. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand to vary the weight ratio of cyclosiloxane and starch to maximize the properties desired for a particular effect, recognizing that the starch is included for its benefit as a powder and its ability to enhance volatility or evaporation of the cyclosiloxane from the skin surface and the cyclosiloxane is included for its delivery characteristics, its volatility and its bio- erodability and biodegradability. The preferred liquid powder product which contains only volatile cyclomethicone and starch powder ranges from about 60% to about 70% by weight starch, most preferably about 65% and about 30% to about 40% by weight volatile cyclomethicone, most preferably about 35%. The following representε a representative series of liquid body powders according to the present invention: Starch* Cyclomethicone Consistency and Descrip- tion 44 56 low viscosity liquid 50 50 medium viscosity liquid 58 42 high viscosity liquid 61 39 low visocity cream 64 36 medium viscosity cream 67 33 high viscosity cream *- in percent by weight. It is an unexpected result that the volatile cyclosiloxanes may be used as delivery vehicles for the non- aqueous body powders of the present invention. Although the cyclosiloxanes which are included in the present invention are known to be somewhat volatile, the volatility is generally limited at room temperature, with boiling points ranging from about 175°F to over 200°F. Thus, although evaporation of a volatile agent from the skin would be expected to ultimately occur (usually, at least about 30 minutes after being delivered to a surface such as the skin) , the volatility of the cyclosiloxanes, without the inclusion of a volatility enhancer such as starch, is insufficient to be as useful as the compositions according to the present invention. As used herein the term "cyclosiloxane" and "cyclomethicone" are used interchangeably. It has surprisingly been discovered that the volatile cyclosiloxanes will evaporate quickly from the surface of the skin when formulated with starch, according to the present invention. While not being limited by way of theory, it is believed that this unexpected result may occur because the inclusion of the starch may serve to disperse the cyclosiloxane delivery vehicle, thus maximizing surface area to which the cyclosiloxanes are exposed. It is believed that the dispersion action of the starch powders within the cyclomethicone delivery vehicle increases up to about 5 times the evaporation of the formulated cyclomethicone relative to non-dispersed cyclomethicone. The result is that the evapora¬ tion of the cyclosiloxane delivery vehicle from the surface of the skin is unexpectedly enhanced. In essence, the cyclomethicone and starch work to produce a hand-in-glove system- the cyclomethicone evaporates faster in the starch powder and the starch is more easily delivered to the surface of the skin as a non-dusting powder. It is another feature of the present invention to include a volatile lower alcohol such as methanol, ethanol or isopropanol to promote the volatility of the cyclomethicone delivery vehicle. These volatile alcohols can be mixed in various ratios from as little as about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of the formulation to provide successful compounding of the liquid body powder of the present invention. The inclu¬ sion of ethanol or isopropanol as the volatile alcohol is clearly preferred with ethanol being most preferred. Benefits of including a volatile alcohol in compositions according to the present invention include achieving a cooling sensation on the body via the increased volatility and enhanced delivery of the powder in dry form. In addition, as will be explained hereinbelow, the inclusion of a lower alcohol may make the compositions easier to formulate. The following comparisons are noted for the evapora¬ tion rates of cyclosiloxanes and the lower alcohols used in the instant invention for purposes of enhancing evaporation of cyclomethicone. Component Cyclosiloxane or Alcohol Evaporation Rate Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 3.4 mg/hr/cm 2 Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 14 mg/hr/cm 2 Ethyl Alcohol 24 mg/hr/cm 2 Methyl Alcohol 35 mg/hr/cm 2 Isopropyl Alcohol 18 mg/hr/cm 2 The volatile alcohols are readily soluble in the cyclomethicone provided that water is substantially removed from the formulation. The inclusion of at least one volatile alcohol will substantially enhance the evaporation rate of the cyclomethicone. For example, the following mixtures yield the indicated evaporation rates: Component Cyclosiloxane/Alcohol Evaporation Rate Pentamer/Ethanol (50/50 by weight) 15.5 mg/hr/cm 2 Pentamer/Ethanol (80/20 by weight) 7.2 mg/hr/cm 2 Pentamer/Isopropanol (50/50 by weight) 10.6 mg/hr/cm 2 Pentamer/Isopropanol (80/20 by weight) 4.2 mg/hr/cm 2 Although numerous percent mixtures can be obtained for the materials containing cyclosiloxane and volatile alcohol, the above-described mixtures are presented to show their com- bined performance to enhance evaporation of the cyclomethicones. While not being limited by way of theory, it is believed that the volatile alcohols function to enhance the evaporation rate of the cyclomethicones through their solubility, by functioning as integral active chemical disper- sants to increase volatility of the cyclomethicones. This contrasts with the action of the starches which are believed to function as static mechanical surface area dispersants. In addition to enhancing the volatility of the cyclomethicones, the inclusion of effective amounts of at least one lower alcohol will help to lower the freezing point of the cyclomethicones, in particular, octamethyl- cyclotetrasiloxane, which has a freezing point of 11°C and a five-fold greater volatility than its pentameric homologue, deca ethylcyclopentasiloxane, which has a freezing point of - 40°C. Thus, another feature of the instant invention relates to the inclusion of effective amounts of at least one lower alcohol selected from among ethanol, ethanol and isopropanol added to cyclomethicone- containing compositions according to the present invention, preferably those compositions contain¬ ing octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, in order to lower the freez¬ ing point of the cyclomethicone. The result is a formulation which is easier to work with, and will provide greater low temperature storage stability. In order to influence the freezing point of the cyclomethicone, the lower alcohol is preferably added to the cyclomethicone and starch in at least about 5% by weight of the composition, and preferably at least about 10% to about 30% by weight of the composition. In most preferred compositionε according to this aspect of the present invention, an amount of ethanol ranging from about 10% to about 30% by weight of the composition is added for this intended purpose. In addition to cyclosiloxane and starch (and, in certain embodiments, a volatile alcohol such as, preferably, isopropanol or ethanol) , compositionε according to the present invention may also include both inert and active agents, for example, fragrances and coloring additives, film formers such as petroleum jelly and mineral oil and medicinals εuch aε camphor, zinc oxide and sulfur, among others, including vitamins such as vitamin A, D and E, in amounts ranging from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the final compositions. In the case of fragrances or coloring agents, these additives are generally included in effective amounts, i.e., generally less than about 1% by weight of the final powder product. In addition, the inclusion of active agents, such as anti-fungal agents (and in particular, athlete's foot composi¬ tions) and antimicrobial agents is a further aspect according to the present invention. One of ordinary skill in the art without undue experimentation will recognize to include a par¬ ticular agent in compositionε according to the present inven¬ tion for the agent's known benefit in amounts which would pro¬ duce an intended result without εubstantially impacting the overall favorable characteristics of compositions according to the present invention. The following active agents, among others, may be included in the compositions according to the present inven¬ tion to produce a wide variety of pharmacologically active body powders: Anti-Funαals Terconazole Econozole Hamycin Mepartricin Anibioticε/Anti-Bacterialε Nifutoinol Miloxacin Sulfadiazine Thiazolsulfone Cefadroxil Anti-Inflammatory Fenoprofen Acemeticin Acetylsalicylic acid Salicetamide Anti-Puritic Camphor Menthol Risocaine Phenol Dichlorisone Anti-Acne Benzoyl Peroxide Dichloroacetic Acid Salicylic Acid Tetroquinone Hemostatic Algin Alginic Acid Ellagic Acid Vasopressin Thro bin Cephalin Anti-Histaminic Dimethindene Bamipine Triprolidine Setaεtine Promethazine These agents are generally included in compositions according to the present invention in amounts ranging from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight, depending upon the activity of the agent included and the intended use of the composition. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, for example, purifed corn starch or rice starch can be obtained from various supply houses in readily available quantities, and mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight—as in a blending process where the cyclomethicone silicone fluid is slowly added to the starch powder and blended and milled to a free-flowing lotion. When carrying this out in a commercial blender, as at room temperature, a liquid-powder lotion of 1,000# can be produced in about 75 minutes, more or less, and then filled in any appropriate manner to plastic squeeze-bottles, vials, or other such containers. When using decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, octamethlcyclotetrasiloxane and other cyclosiloxanes as the cyclomethicone silicone fluid, the liquid-powder lotion may be applied to the body as a moist white cream. After being rubbed in place, the composition usually becomes clear and almost invisible while its evaporation proceedε, leaving only the purified starch behind. The compositions thus may be for¬ mulated to deposit pure starch powder in the cracks and crevices of the skin, without leaving any irritants, toxic particles or liquid residueε which occur in the prior art com¬ positions. The liquid body powder of the present invention may be used as an adult liquid body powder, as a replacement for traditional baby powder, as a liquid feminine hygiene powder or alternatively as a liquid medicated powder for treating athlete's foot, "jock itch", prickly heat, skin irritation, among other uses. The following examples are provided to illustrate the present invention and should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention of the present application in any way. EXAMPLE 1 Pure Hypo-allergenic Liquid Body Powder Materials: Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 2,500 grams Pure Cornstarch 2,500 gramε Method of Preparation: A mixture of 2,500 gramε of each of the above materials (the cyclosiloxaneε may be obtained from the Dow Chemical Corp. or the General Electric Company and the starch materials may be obtained from National Starch, Inc.) was slowly fed into a continuous-phase colloid mill (Bakker 1200) with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours was sufficient at which point all starch particles were within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture was then transferred into a closed chamber where it was degassed under vacuum for 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional 10 hours to produce a liq¬ uid body powder. Resulting Product Specification: The above described liquid body powder had the follow¬ ing characteristics: 1. Viscosity: 65 cps 2. Evaporation Rate: 21 mg/hr/cm 2 3. Temperature Stability: -40°C to 60°C 4. Estimated Shelf Life: 60 Months (bottled) EXAMPLE 2 Liquid Body Powder for Dry Skin Materials: Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 2,250 grams Pure Cornstarch 2,500 grams White Petroleum Jelly 250 grams (Petrolatum USP) Total 5,000 grams Method of Preparation: The petroleum jelly was heated to 90°C and then added slowly to the cyclosiloxane. This mixture was then passed through a continuous phase colloid mill, cycled for 2 hours (at a mesh setting of 1 micron) and cooled to room tempera¬ ture. The resultant cloudy colloidal mixture was then added to the cornstarch to form a mixture which was put through the colloid mill and cycled for 2 hours (at a meεh εetting of 2-5 microns) . The mixture was then degassed as above and allowed to settle for 10-12 hours before it was ready for packaging. Resulting Product Specification: The above described liquid body powder had the follow¬ ing characteristics: 1. Viscosity: 90 cps 2. Evaporation Rate: 8 mg/hr/cm 2 3. Temperature Stability: 10°C to 40°C 4. Estimated Shelf Life: 60 Months (bottled) EXAMPLE 3 Liquid Baby Powder Materials: Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 1,750 grams Pure Cornstarch 2,500 grams White Petroleum Jelly 500 grams (Petrolatum USP) Mineral Oil USP 250 grams Total 5,000 grams Method of Preparation: The petroleum jelly and mineral oil were mixed and heated to 90°C and then added slowly to the cyclosiloxane. This mixture was then passed through a continuous phase col¬ loid mill, cycled for 2 hours (at a mesh setting of 1 micron) and allowed to cool down to room temperature. The resultant cloudy colloidal mixture was then added to the cornstarch to form a mixture which was put through the colloid mill and allowed to cycle for 2 hours (at a mesh set¬ ting of 2-5 microns) . The mixture was then degaεεed aε above and allowed to εettle for 10-12 hourε before it waε ready for packaging. Reεulting Product Specification: The above described liquid baby powder had the follow¬ ing characteristics: 1. Viscosity: 85 cps 2. Evaporation Rate: 9.5 mg/hr/cm 2 3. Temperature Stability: -20"C to 60°C 4. Estimated Shelf Life: 60 Months (bottled) EXAMPLE 4 Liquid Medicated Powder Materials: Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 2,500 grams Rice Starch 1,750 grams Zinc Oxide 500 grams Camphor 250 grams Total 5,000 grams Method of Preparation: The above mixture was ball-milled for a period of 6 hours (in compositions containing inorganic materials, ball milling is preferred over the colloid milling process because it can best disperse and grind the inorganic materials such as the zinc oxide) . The mixture was then tested for particulate size to make certain the size was under 5 microns and then further milled for another 2 hours to ensure a particulate size of less than about 5 microns. The mixture was then degassed as above and allowed to settle for about 6 hours before packaging. Resulting Product Specification: The above described liquid medicated powder haε the following characteriεticε: 1. Viεcoεity: 65 cpε 2. Evaporation Rate: 23 mg/hr/cm 2 3. Temperature Stability: -40°C to 60°C 4. Estimated Shelf Life: 60 Months (bottled) EXAMPLE 5 Liquid Medicated Powder Materials: Decamethy1cyclopentasi1oxane 1,250 grams Octamethy1cyclotetrasiloxane 1,250 grams Rice Starch 1,750 grams Zinc Oxide 500 grams Camphor 250 grams Total 5,000 grams Method of Preparation: The above mixture was ball-milled for a period of 6 hours and then tested for particulate size. After testing, the mixture was further milled for a period of 2 hours, thus ensuring a particle size of less than 5 microns. The mixture was thereafter degassed and allowed to settle for 6 hours before packaging. Resulting Product Specification: The above deεcribed liquid medicated powder had the following characteristics: 1. Viscosity: 65 cps 2. Evaporation Rate: 23 mg/hr/cm 2 3. Temperature Stability: 10°C to 60°C 4. Estimated Shelf Life: 60 Months (bottled) EXAMPLE 6 Liquid Body Powder Materials: Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane 1,750 gramε Pure Cornstarch 2,500 gramε White Petroleum Jelly 500 gramε (Petrolatum USP) Mineral Oil USP 250 gramε Total 5,000 gramε Method of Preparation: The petroleum jelly and mineral oil were mixed and heated to 90"C and then added slowly to the cyclosiloxane. This mixture was then passed through a continuous phase col¬ loid mill and cycled for 2 hours (at a mesh setting of 1 micron) and cooled to room temperature. The resultant transluscent colloidal mixture was then added to the cornstarch to form a mixture which was passed through the colloid mill and cycled for 2 hours (at a mesh setting of 2-5 microns) . The mixture was then degasεed aε above and allowed to settle for 10-12 hours before packaging. Reεulting Product Specification: The above described liquid body powder has the follow¬ ing characteristics: 1. Viscoεity: 80 cpε 2. Evaporation Rate: 13.5 mg/hr/cm 2 3. Temperature Stability: 12°C to 60°C 4. Eεtimated Shelf Life: 60 Monthε (bottled) Example 7 Sore Muscle Rub Powder Lotion Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 35% Starch 55% Menthol 5% Camphor 5% Total 100% Method of Preparation: The above components are thoroughly mixed and the resulting mixture is slowly fed into a continuous-phaεe col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all starch particles are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degassed under vacuum for about 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional period to pro¬ duce a liquid body powder. Example 8 Athlete's Foot Powder Lotion Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 35% Starch 40% Sulfur 10% Zinc Oxide 10% Terconazole 5% Total 100% Method of Preparation: The above components are thoroughly mixed and the reεulting mixture iε slowly fed into a continuous-phase col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all starch particles are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degassed under vacuum for about 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional period of time to produce a liquid body powder. Example 9 Anti-Acne Powder Lotion Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 35% Starch 45% Sulfur 15% Tetroquinone 5% Total 100% Method of Preparation: The above components are thoroughly mixed and the resulting mixture is slowly fed into a continuous-phase col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all starch particles are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degasεed under vacuum for 2 hourε and allowed to settle for an additional period of time to pro¬ duce a liquid body powder. Example 10 Medicated Baby Powder Lotion Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 35% Starch 50% Zinc Oxide 10% Sulfur 5% Total 100% Method of Preparation: The above mixture is ball-milled for a period of 6 hours and is then tested for particulate size to make certain the size is under 5 microns and then further milled for an additional period of time to ensure a particulate size of less than about 5 microns. The mixture is then degassed as above and allowed to settle (about 6 or more hours) before packaging. Example 11 Scented Baby Powder Lotion Materials: In percent by weight. Minor amount of dimethicone added for its known properties of lubricity and moisture retention. Cyclomethicone 35% Dimethicone 4.5% Starch 60% Scent 0.55 Total 100% Method of Preparation: The above components are thoroughly mixed and the resulting mixture is slowly fed into a continuous-phase col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all starch particles are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degassed under vacuum for 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional period of time (generally, about 10 hours) to produce the scented baby powder lotion. Example 12 Sore Muscle Rub Powder Lotion Containing Alcohol Materialε: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 305 Starch 555 Menthol 55 Camphor 55 SD-40 Alcohol 55 Total 1005 Method of Preparation: The above componentε are thoroughly mixed and the resulting mixture is slowly fed into a continuous-phase col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hourε is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all starch particles are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degasεed under vacuum for about 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional period to pro¬ duce a liquid body powder. Example 13 Athlete's Foot Powder Lotion Containing Alcohol Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 25% Starch 40% Sulfur 10% Isopropyl Alcohol 10% Zinc Oxide 10% Terconazole 5% Total 1005 Method of Preparation: The above components are thoroughly mixed and the resulting mixture is slowly fed into a continuous-phase col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all εtarch particleε are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degassed under vacuum for about 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional period of time to produce a liquid body powder. Example 14 Anti-Acne Powder Lotion Containing Alcohol Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 30% Starch 45% Sulfur 15% Tetroquinone 5% Isopropyl Alcohol 5% Total 100% Method of Preparation: The above components are thoroughly mixed and the resulting mixture is slowly fed into a continuous-phase col¬ loid mill with a mesh setting at 2-5 microns. A milling cycle of 2 hours is utilized and the resulting product is tested for particulate size. Milling is continued until all starch particles are within the 2-5 micron size range. The above mixture is thereafter transferred into a closed chamber where it is degassed under vacuum for 2 hours and allowed to settle for an additional period of time to pro¬ duce a liquid body powder. Example 15 Medicated Baby Powder Lotion Containing Alcohol Materials: In percent by weight. Cyclomethicone 35% Starch 50% Zinc Oxide 5% Sulfur 5% SD-40 Alcohol Total 1005 Method of Preparation; The above mixture is ball-milled for a period of 6 hours and is then tested for particulate size to make certain the size is under 5 microns and then further milled for an additional period of time to ensure a particulate size of lesε than about 5 microns. The mixture is then degassed as above and allowed to settle (about 6 or more hourε) before packaging. Example 16 Evaporation Comparison of a Cyclomethicone Liquid Powder and a Dimethicone Liquid Powder The following liquid body powderε are prepared utiliz¬ ing cyclomethicone or alternatively, dimethicone to determine the effect that either delivery vehicle haε on drying time. In each formulation, the amount of εilicone fluid is 35% and the amount of starch is 65%. Both formulations are prepared as described in Example 1, above. The full evaporation time of the body powder contain¬ ing cyclomethicone as the delivery vehicle on a glass plate is 10-12 minutes for a 5 mil thick film, leaving behind a pure coating of starch which was dry to the touch. In comparison, the liquid powder containing dimethicone is spread onto a glass plate into a film having a thicknesε of 5 mil. The dimethicone doeε not evaporate leav¬ ing pure starch powder as is the case with the cyclomethicone, but instead the dimethicone containing liquid powder remained greasy to the touch indefinitely. The product remains on the skin as a greasy coating until wiped off. Thiε is not viewed as a useful or viable product. Example 17 Evaporation Comparison of a Cyclomethicone Liquid Powder Containing Starch and a Cyclomethicone Liquid Powder Without Starch A number of liquid body powders were prepared utiliz¬ ing cyclomethicone in combination with starch or alterna¬ tively, cyclomethicone alone to determine the effect that starch has on the drying time of cyclomethicone. In each for¬ mulation, the amount of εilicone fluid waε 35%, 50%, or 100% and the amount of starch ranged from 0% to about 50% by weight. Except as indicated, formulations containing the cyclomethicone (either decamethylcyclopentasiloxane "pentamer" or octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane "tetramer") and starch addi¬ tives were prepared aε deεcribed in the exampleε, above. The following repreεentε a comparison of cyclomethicone evaporation rates for liquid body powder for¬ mulations according to the present invention compared to pure cyclomethicone (containing no starch as evaporation enhancer or disperεant) . In order to assesε drying timeε, each of the following for ulationε with the exception of the composition containing 35% by weight octamethyltetrasiloxane, waε placed into a chemical drying oven made by Che -Dry. Sampleε weigh¬ ing 500 mg of material were placed into a drying tube and left at 43"C for a 6-hour evaporation interval in order to measure the evaporation rate of the cyclomethicone from each sample. Evaporation rates are calculated by calculating weight loss from each sample at the end of the six hour period. Evapora¬ tion rates were actually determined, or in the case of the 35% by weight tetra er-containing composition, extrapolated from existing data. Comparison of the Evaporation Rates of the Cyclomethicones With and Without Starch As Evaporation Enhancer/Dispersant Component Cyclosiloxane/Starch Evaporation Rate (Percent by Weight) at 43"C Pentamer (no starch) 3.4 mg/hr/cm 2 Pentamer (50/50 with starch) 5.2 mg/hr/cm 2 Pentamer (35/65 with starch) 12.8 mg/hr/cm 2 Tetramer (no εtarch) 14.0 mg/hr/cm 2 Tetramer (50/50 with εtarch) 22.1 mg/hr/cm 2 Tetramer (35/65 with εtarch) 32.0 mg/hr/cm 2 * *- Evaporation rate extrapolated from exiεting data. As evidenced by the above experiment, the inclusion of starch increases the evaporation rate of volatile cyclomethicones used in the preεent invention by a factor of almoεt four, an unexpected reεult. While there haε been described what is considered to be preferred embodiments of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifica¬ tions to the preεent invention can be made without departing from the scope of the teachings herein. As will be appreciated, such cyclic silicone fluids over time evaporate into pure silicone dioxide and carbon dioxide gases, which are completely non-toxic, completely inert, and provide substan¬ tially no negative by-products. Although utilizing starch products produces a preferable product, other relative per¬ centages and other polysaccaride diεperεing powderε may be employed, to eεεentially control the viεcoεity, rate of evaporation of the εilicone fluid, and the amount of εtarch powder left behind. All of such choices are well within the skill of the routineer—and, for such reasons, resort should be had to the claims appended hereto for a true understanding of the scope of the invention.

Claims: CLAIMS 1. A talc-free liquid body powder composition com¬ prising a starch powder and a volatile cyclomethicone mixed together to form a lotion or cream, said cyclomethicone silicone in said composition, after application of said com¬ position to a skin surface, evaporating to leave said starch powder on said skin surface. t 2. The composition according to claim 1 wherein said starch powder is selected from corn starch or rice starch. 3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein said starch powder is milled to a particle size of less than about 10 microns. 4. The composition according to claim 1 wherein said starch powder is a pharmaceutical or food grade. 5. The composition according to claim 1 wherein said volatile cyclomethicone is selected from decamethyl¬ cyclopentasiloxane, octamethylcyclotetraεiloxane and mixtures thereof. 6. The composition according to claim 5 wherein said cyclomethicone is decamethylcyclopentasiloxane. 7. The composition according to claim 5 wherein said cyclomethicone is octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane. 8. The compoεition according to claim 1 wherein εaid starch powder compriseε about 50% to about 75% by weight and said volatile cyclomethicone comprises about 25% to about 50% by weight. 9. The compoεition according to claim 1 wherein εaid starch powder and volatile cyclomethicone are mixed together in about equal amounts by weight. 10. The composition according to claim 1 including an effective amount of a medicinal selected from zinc oxide, sul¬ fur, menthol, camphor, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E or mix¬ tures thereof. 11. The composition according to claim 1 further including an effective amount of an active agent selected from anti-fungal agents, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-puritic agents, anti-acne agents, hemostatic agents anti- histaminic agents. 12. The composition according to claim 1 further including an effective amount of an anti-fungal agent. 13. The composition according to claim 1 further including an effective amount of an anti-acne agent. 14. The composition according to claim 1 further including an effective amount of a film-former selected from petroleum jelly and mineral oil. 15. The composition according to claim 1 further including an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent. 16. The composition according to claim 1 further including an effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent. 17. The composition according to claim 1 further including a volatile alcohol. 18. A liquid body powder comprising about 25% to about 75% by weight of a volatile cyclomethicone and about 25% to about 75% by weight of a starch powder mixed together to form a lotion or cream. 19. The composition according to claim 18 wherein said starch powder is selected from corn starch or rice starch. 20. The composition according to claim 18 wherein said starch powder is milled to a particle size of less than about 10 microns. 21. The compoεition according to claim 18 wherein said volatile cyclomethicone is εelected from decamethyl¬ cyclopentasiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and mixtures thereof. 22. The composition according to claim 21 wherein said cyclomethicone is decamethylcyclopentasiloxane. 23. The composition according to claim 21 wherein said cyclomethicone is octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane. 24. The composition according to claim 18 wherein said starch powder comprises about 50% to about 75% by weight and said volatile cyclomethicone compriseε about 25% to about 50% by weight. 25. The compoεition according to claim 24 further including a volatile alcohol.

Inventors: BERNDT DIETER R, BERNDT, DIETER, R.
Applicants: SAFE & DRY CO INC, SAFE & DRY COMPANY, INC.
Application year: 1993
Main classification: A61K7
IPC codes: A61K8, A61Q1