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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2000
Anthony D. Gonzalez, Waldwick, NJ (US);
Andrew H. Pechko, Ridgewood, NJ (US);
Robert E. Kalafsky, Ogdensburg, NJ (US);
Anthony D. Gonzalez, Waldwick, NJ (US);
Andrew H. Pechko, Ridgewood, NJ (US);
Robert E. Kalafsky, Ogdensburg, NJ (US);
Avon Products, Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is an aerosol insect repellent composition. The composition has (a) an amount of an insect repellent effective to repel insects when applied to the skin and (b) a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle in which to disperse and deliver the insect repellent active. The vehicle has (i) a VOC component capable of volatilizing upon exposure to a reduction in pressure for delivering the composition in an aerosol form, and (ii) a non-VOC component. The aerosol composition has a VOC content of not greater than about 55 wt. % based upon the weight of the aerosol composition. Further disclosed is a method of repelling insects from skin wherein the aerosol composition is applied to or sprayed on the skin.