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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 27, 1998
Mark A Mitchnick, East Hampton, NY (US);
Garry Gwozdz, Nazareth, PA (US);
SunSmart, Inc., Wainscott, NY (US);
Abstract
A dispersion for carrying at least one water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (especially ascorbic acid, Vitamin C) in a relatively stable form is described, the dispersion comprising an oil phase containing particles comprising water-soluble polymer, water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (ascorbic acid), and water. The dispersion preferably comprises particles which have number average diameter dimensions of less than 2 microns, more preferably less than 1 micron. The dispersion may comprise oil components such as, for example only, a mineral oil, silicone oil, or cosmetic oil. A method of forming a dispersion of solid particles which comprise water-soluble material or water-dispersible material (e.g., ascorbic acid) in a water-soluble polymer may comprise the steps of: