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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2003
Nathaniel T. Becker, Hillsborough, CA (US);
Herbert B. Scher, Moraga, CA (US);
Deborah S. Winetzky, Foster City, CA (US);
Nathaniel T. Becker, Hillsborough, CA (US);
Herbert B. Scher, Moraga, CA (US);
Deborah S. Winetzky, Foster City, CA (US);
Genencor International, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions comprising high molecular weight polymers, particularly polyethylene oxide polymers, wherein the high molecular weight polymer serves as an anti-misting agent to reduce the potential of aerosol generation from a composition when used in a desired environment. The invention further relates to methods of decreasing enzyme exposure from a personal care or cleaning product comprising a high molecular weight polymer.