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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2021
Medtech Products Inc., Irvington, NY (US);
Mackenzie Shelton, Gretna, VA (US);
MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC., Tarrytown, NY (US);
Abstract
A composition is provided for use as a buffer in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations. The composition comprises complex esters of boric acid and simple α-hydroxy carboxylic acids, and the corresponding basic conjugate salts of complex esters of boric acid and simple α-hydroxy carboxylic acids. The weight of boric acid and α-hydroxy acid is up to about 1.0% by weight (w/w %) of the composition. The molar ratio of boric acid to α-hydroxy acid is between about 1:1 and about 1:2. The composition may be formulated for topical application. Formulations comprising the composition include a personal lubricant, wound cream, feminine cleansing douche, moisturizing lotion, a wipe, and a cleansing wash. A method of treating the skin is also provided, the method comprising the step of topically applying onto the skin an effective amount of the composition.