Wipe formulation

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2001-10-01

2004-05-18

Padmanabhan, Sreeni (Department: 1614)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice

C424S430000, C424S443000, C424S445000, C424S484000, C424S065000, C424S725000, C424S736000, C424S744000, C514S117000, C514S817000, C514S828000, C514S887000, C514S947000, C514S967000

Reexamination Certificate

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06737068

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a formulation for a wipe. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wipe or towelette formulation that has an anti-irritant agent. The wipe is particularly useful for feminine cleansing, and may alternatively be used for adult personal hygiene.
2. Description of the Prior Art
A towelette or wipe is generally an absorbent sheet that is treated or pre-moistened with a liquid formulation. The liquid used in pre-moistening the sheet is generally an aqueous solution. The solution may have a surface active detergent, a humectant and, in some instances, also a fragrance.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,804,203 to Hahn et al. is directed to a topical composition for reducing skin irritation in animals comprising an irritant ingredient and an anti-irritant amount of aqueous-soluble strontium cation.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,772,501 to Johnson et al. is directed to a wet wipe product having a fibrous wipe, a liquid preservative composition, and an enclosure for the fibrous wipe and the liquid preservative composition. The liquid preservative composition consists essentially of: (a) a mixture of citric acid and sorbic acid as the preservative component; (b) water; and (c) optional ingredients selected from the group consisting of skin moisturizers and fragrance compounds.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a mild formulation for use in a wipe.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a mild wipe formulation that has an anti-irritant agent.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a mild wipe formulation that prevents or minimizes skin irritation and itching especially feminine itching.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by a mild wipe formulation that comprises an anti-irritant agent, citric acid and at least one preservative. In one embodiment of the present invention, the wipe formulation comprises an anti-irritant agent, a pH adjuster, namely citric acid, at least one preservative, and one or more of the following: a humectant, a surfactant, a skin conditioning agent, an emulsifying agent, a chelating agent, a second preservative that specifically prevents mold, and a fragrance.


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