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EP2404593A1 — Composition containing quaternary ammonium compounds

Assigned to Santen SAS · Expires 2012-01-11 · 14y expired

What this patent protects

This invention relates to compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 12 carbon atoms, characterized in that said composition includes at least 20% in weight by weight of the total com…

USPTO Abstract

This invention relates to compositions containing quaternary ammonium compounds in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 12 carbon atoms, characterized in that said composition includes at least 20% in weight by weight of the total composition, of ammonium halides in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 14 carbon atoms and more than 5%, preferably more than 7% in weight by weight of the total composition, of ammonium halides in which the nitrogen atom is substituted by at least one alkyl group having at least 16 carbon atoms. This invention also relates to ophthalmic oil-in-water emulsions containing such compositions, said ophthalmic emulsions being useful for eye care or for the treatment of eye conditions.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP2404593A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2012-01-11
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Santen SAS
Source
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