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Definitions

• the present invention relates to topical emulsion compositions and to methods of preparing topical emulsion compositions.
• Topical preparations such as dermatologicals, pharmaceuticals, sunscreens, cosmetics and topical biocides rely on a suitable a suitable carrier system to deliver the active components into the skin.
• the carrier typically consists of a mixture of one or more of the following ingredients: fats, oils, waxes and other hydrophobic substances, plus water, glycerol, propylene glycol and other hydrophilic substances, together with other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients such as preservatives, fragrances and colouring agents.
• the nature of the vehicle can play an important role in the efficacy or availability or rate and extent of release of the active agent from the delivery system.
• Topically applied products usually contain water and other components in which microorganisms can grow. Such compositions generally contain preservatives which may be in the form of a single or combination of antimicrobial agents. Most antimicrobials are somewhat soluble in the aqueous components since microorganisms generally grow in the aqueous component.
• One group of antimicrobials which have been used are esters of p-hydrobenzoic acid known as parabens and include methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl esters. Higher esters are also active but low solubility makes them less desirable to use.
• an emulsion composition for the topical application comprising:
• composition further comprises one or more components selected from polymeric film formers, inorganic or polymeric stabilizers, other inorganic or polymeric excipients and mixtures thereof.
• polymeric film formers Preferably substantially all the organic components of the topical composition are polymeric.
• the composition preferably comprises an active agent, which may be a therapeutic agent.
• the active agent may be a solid sunscreen agent such as a microfine particulate metal oxide. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof are preferred.
• the composition in an alternative embodiment comprises a sufficient amount of antimicrobial to provide antiseptic properties on the skin.
• the aqueous solvent may contain one or more inorganic or polymeric stabilizers. Further, the aqueous phase may be warmed up to about 90°C.
• the polymeric hydrophobic phase may contain one or more active agents. Further, the polymeric hydrophobic phase may be warmed up to about 90°C.
• compositions as described hereinabove for purposes of topical or dermatological application in humans or animals.
• the present invention provides an emulsion composition for the delivery of a range of active agents intended for topical application.
• the carrier components of the composition are specifically chosen polymers. As such, the components of the carrier will be inhibited from being absorbed transdermally into the vascular circulatory system and consequently, higher safety will result.
• composition further comprise one or more polymeric film formers and/or one or more inorganic or polymeric stabilizers and/or other inorganic or polymeric excipients.
• the composition may comprise one or more active agents, which may be a therapeutic agent.
• the active agent may further be an inorganic sunscreen agent, including zinc oxide or titanium dioxide or derivatives or combinations thereof, or other inorganic solids capable of performing a sun-screening function.
• the emulsion composition comprises sufficient polymeric antimicrobial to provide antiseptic action on skin.
• the emulsion compositions of the invention comprise a polymeric oil phase.
• the oil phase may for example include polyalkylene glycols, organosilane polymer (polycarbosilanes), polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl esters, polyvinylpyrrolidones, alkoxypolyethylene glycols, polysilanes, styrene-acrylate copolymers, polysaccharides, copolymers thereof and mixtures thereof.
• organosilane polymer polycarbosilanes
• polyvinyl alcohols polyvinyl esters
• polyvinylpyrrolidones polyvinylpyrrolidones
• alkoxypolyethylene glycols polysilanes
• styrene-acrylate copolymers polysaccharides, copolymers thereof and mixtures thereof.
• Preferred oil phase components are selected from the group consisting of polyorganosiloxanes.
• Polyorganosiloxanes are particularly preferred as we have found them to provide emulsion stability in the polymeric compositions of the invention.
• the oil component is preferably free of fatty and paraffinic components.
• Polyorganosiloxanes include polyalkylsiloxanes and polyalkylaryl siloxanes.
• Examples of polyalkylene glycols include polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and copolymers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol (ethylene oxide and propylene oxide).
• the average molecular weight of the oil phase component or each of the oil phase components is preferably at least 500 and typically will be at least 1000.
• oil phase examples include cyclomethicone, imethicone, dimethicone copolyol and bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone.
• concentration of the polymeric oily phase is typically 10% to 60% by weight of the composition with a preferred concentration of 15% to 50% by weight of the composition.
• the polymeric emulsifier preferably comprises a polyoxyalkylene portion .
• emulsifiers include hexitan esters such as polysorbates, polyethoxylated alkyl phenols, polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, polyoxyethylene glycol monoethers, alkyl polyglucosides and ethoxylated polysiloxanes.
• the polymeric emulsifier is preferably from 1 to 15% by weight of the total composition and preferably from 1 to 11% by weight. The optimum surfactant composition will depend on the nature of the oil phase.
• the emulsifier component comprise a primary emulsifier comprising one or more ethoxylated polysiloxanes and a secondary emulsifier comprising one or more emulsifiers selected from the group of polyoxyalkylene emulsifiers such as one or more selected from polysorbates, polyethoxylated alkylphenols, polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, polyalkylene glycol monoethers and alkyl polyglucosides.
• polyoxyalkylene emulsifiers such as one or more selected from polysorbates, polyethoxylated alkylphenols, polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, poloxamers, polyalkylene glycol monoethers and alkyl polyglucosides.
• the secondary emulsifier is most preferably selected from polyethylene glycol monoethers or mixture thereof.
• Polyethylene glycol monoether emulsifiers are commercially available as the "Brij” series and include polyoxyethylene lauryl ethers (Brij 30, 35) cetyl ethers (Brij 52, 56, 58), stearyl ethers (Brij 72, 76, 78) and oleyl ethers (Brij 92, 96, 98).
• the number average molecular of each of the emulsifier components is preferably at least 500 and more preferably at least 1000.
• polymeric primary emulsifier examples include ethoxylated polylaurylmethicone copolyol emulsifier, sodium PG propyldimethicone thiosulphate copolymer and cetyl dimethicone copolyol.
• concentration of the primary emulsifier is typically 1% to 10% by weight of the composition, preferably 2% to 8% by weight of the composition and most preferably 4% to 8% by weight of the composition.
• polymeric secondary emulsifiers include polyethylene glycol ethers such as steareth 20 and polyethoxylated fatty alcohols such as laureth 23.
• concentration of the secondary emulsifier is 0.05% to 5% by weight of the composition but preferably 0.2% to 1 % by weight of the composition.
• the concentration of the aqueous phase is 30% to 90% by weight of the composition, preferably 50% to 80% by weight of the composition.
• the polymeric preservative is preferably selected from the group consisting of: Polymeric polyquatemary ammonium compounds such as poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride] (WSCP or Busan 77), polyquaternium 2 CTFA-adapted name (Mirapol-A15), and polyquaternium 1 CTFA-adapted name (Onamer M); biguanide polymers such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) hydrochloride; polymers and copolymers of acrolein and mixtures thereof.
• Polymeric polyquatemary ammonium compounds such as poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride] (WSCP or Busan 77), polyquaternium 2 CTFA-adapted name (Mirapol-A15), and polyquaternium 1 CTFA-adapted name (Onamer M)
• biguanide polymers such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB)
• the preferred acrolein polymers and/or copolymers have the polymeric repeating unit:
• R is H or alkyl, usually C ⁇ to C 4 or this unit is hydrated, hemiacetal or acetal form and illustrated non-comprehensively of all possible structures, by the following formulae:
• n is one or more and R is as defined above or may be a polyether chain such as a polyethylene glycol.
• R is as defined above or may be a polyether chain such as a polyethylene glycol. Examples of acrolein polymers and copolymers are described in US Patent 5290894 (Melrose et al) the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
• the polymeric preservatives is an acrolein polymer of the type described in our International Applications PCT/AU96/00328 (WO 96/38186) and more preferably is a super activated acrolein polymer of the type described in PCT/AUOO/00107 (WO 01/60874) the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
• Acrolein polymers of this type comprise poly(2- propenal, 2-propenoic acid) and are prepared by oxidation of solid polymer (poly-2-propenal) in air.
• the activated acrolein polymers described in WO 96/38186 and WO 01/60874 are particularly suited to use in the compositions of the invention as they are generally stable in the formulation and are sufficiently water soluble to provide preservative and antiseptic properties. They are also safe as the polymers are not absorbed across the skin barrier.
• the polymers of WO 01/60874 exhibit enhanced microbial activity as a result of heating of poly(2-propenal, 2- propenoic) acid in a solution of polyethylene glycol, polyol or alkanol containing water. Super-activation is facilitated by the presence of polyethylene glycols or polyols or alkanols. We believe that the presence of the polyethylene glycol or polyol or alkanol protects and stabilizes the carbonyl groups of the polymers, possibly by formation of acetals, from alkaline degradation by the Cannizarro reaction.
• An added advantage of super-activation is that it reduces significantly the presence of contaminant acrolein which is a source of tissue and dermal irritation.
• Suitable acrolein polymers are available from Chemeq Limited under the trade mark CHEMYDE.
• the average molecular weight of each of the preservative components is preferably at least 500 and more preferably at least 1000.
• the concentration of the polymeric preservative is at least 0.005% by weight of the composition, preferably 0.01% to 1.0% by weight of the composition, and more preferably 0.05% to 0.4% by weight of the composition.
• polymeric film former examples include but are not restricted to PVP/Polycarbamylpolyglycol ester, PVP/eicosene copolymer,
• the concentration of the film former is 0.5% to 5% by weight, preferably 1% to 3% by weight of the emulsion composition.
• the composition is a sunscreen composition containing a sunscreen agent such as a particulate metal oxide. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are particularly preferred.
• concentration of metal oxide in the composition will typically be in the range of from 0.5 to 50% by weight and preferably from 1 to 40% by weight of the composition.
• composition of the invention is a topical antiseptic.
• concentration of polymeric preservative will be sufficient to provide an antiseptic activity when applied to skin.
• the concentrations for use in an antiseptic is typically at least 1% by weight and more preferably at least 2% by weight.
• at least 95% by weight of the organic components of the emulsion composition have a number average molecular weight of at least 1000 and more preferably at least 98% of the organic components have a number average molecular weight of at least 1000.
• Most preferably 100% of the organic components have a number average molecular weight of at least 1000.
• organic components of molecular weight of over 1000 reduces significantly the problem of irritation and transdermal transmission associated with the prior art. This is especially so when the proportion of the total organic components of molecular weight over 1000 is very high. Furthermore it also produces an emulsion of high stability particularly when the preferred polymeric components described above are used.
• composition of the invention may be in the form of a water in oil emulsion or an oil in water emulsion. Oil in water emulsions are generally preferred.
• the polymeric preservative is dissolved in aqueous solvent to provide an aqueous phase.
• the polymeric preservative is an acrolein polymer or copolymer, particularly a super activated poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid)
• mildly alkaline solution such as dilute aqueous carbonate solution
• the pH of the aqueous phase may then be adjusted by addition of acid if desired.
• the poly(2-Propenal, 2-propenoic acid) polymer is typically soluble in water in an amount of from 0.5 to 5% at a pH of from 6 to 8 at 25°C.
• the solubility of the polymer typically increases with an increasing pH above 7.
• the pH of the aqueous phase is typically in the range of from 6 to 8.
• the aqueous phase is combined with the oil phase with vigorous mixing in the presence of the emulsifier to provide an emulsion. Additional components may be present during formation of the emulsion or may be subsequently added.
• composition of the invention when used as a sunscreen emulsion is shown below.
• Super activated polyacrolein polymer was prepared in accordance with Example 1 of International Application PCT/AUOO/00107 (WO 01/60874).
• the resulting polymer is a poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid) polymer super activated by heating in aqueous polyol solution such as PEG.
• PEG poly(2-propenal, 2-propenoic acid) polymer super activated by heating in aqueous polyol solution such as PEG.
• the PEG is believed to provide a derivative with protected carbonyl groups possibly by formation of acetals by a Cannizarro reaction.
• the polymer was dissolved in the aqueous phase.
• VEEGUM Ultra Inorganic stabilizer 1.0 magnesium aluminium silicate
• VEEGUM magnesium aluminium silicate inorganic stabilizer
• composition of the invention in the form of an antimicrobial antiseptic lotion which may be used to sanitize and protect skin from undesirable bacterial levels:
• the produce was aged at 40°C for 4 months after which it was stable and passed the BP challenge by bacteria as described in Example 1.
• compositions of the present invention provide a vehicle for the topical delivery of a range of active agents which substantially overcome the problems associated with the prior art, or at least provides a useful alternative thereto. Further, the vehicle is safe, since the vehicle, in having all or substantially all organic components, polymeric, is not significantly absorbed through the skin via the transdermal route.

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