초록

The present invention relates to a liquid formulation for a feminine wipe. The preferred formulation has an anti-irritant agent, a pH adjuster namely citric acid, and at least one preservative.

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1. A liquid wipe or towellete formulation comprising an anti-irritant agent selected from the group consisting of analgesic, antipruitic, astringent, hydrocortisone preparation, keratolytic, and any combinations thereof; citric acid; and at least one preservative, wherein said at least one preservat

1. A liquid wipe or towellete formulation comprising an anti-irritant agent selected from the group consisting of analgesic, antipruitic, astringent, hydrocortisone preparation, keratolytic, and any combinations thereof; citric acid; and at least one preservative, wherein said at least one preservative is sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, and wherein the formulation is in a pH range from about 4.0 to about 6.0. 2. The formulation of claim 1, wherein said is at least one selected from the group consisting of witch hazel, calamine, zinc oxide, and any combinations thereof.3. The formulation of claim 1, wherein said astringent is witch hazel.4. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a fragrance.5. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a humectant selected from the group consisting of glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol urea, amino acid, polyol, and any combinations thereof.6. The formulation of claim 5, wherein said humectant is present in an amount from about 0.1 wt % to about 2 wt % of the total weight of the formulation.7. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylamido alkylamine, quaternary ammonium compound, phosphorus derivative, amphoteric imidazoline derivative, fatty sulfosuccinate ester and amide, ethoxylated sorbitan ester, betaine, alkoxylated alcohol, alkyl ether sulfate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, cocamidopropyl betaine, PEG-80 glyceryl cocoate/PEG-30 glyceryl cocoate, decyl polyglucose, and any combinations thereof.8. The formulation of claim 7, wherein said surfactant is present in an amount greater than about 0 wt % to about 1 wt % of the total weight of the formulation.9. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a skin conditioning agent selected from the group consisting of botanical extract, ester, quaternary ammonium compound, asymmetrical carbonate, N-substituted carboxamide, urea, phosphine oxide, organic salt, and any combinations thereof.10. The formulation of claim 9, wherein the skin conditioning agent is in an amount greater than about 0 wt % up to about 1.25 wt % of the total weight of the formulation.11. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising an emulsifying agent selected from the group consisting of: sorbitan, alkoxylated fatty alcohol, alkylpolyglycoside, soap, alkyl sulfate, monoalkyl and dialkyl phosphate, alkyl sulphonate, acyl isothionate, and any combinations thereof.12. The formulation of claim 11, wherein the emulsifying agent is in an amount greater than about 0 wt % to about 1 wt % of the total weight of the formulation.13. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a chelating agent selected from the group consisting of disodium EDTA, ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid, (ethylenedioxy)-diethlyene-dinitrilo-tetra-acetic acid, salicylaldoxime, quinolinol, triethylenetetramine, and any combinations thereof.14. The formulation of claim 13, wherein said chelating agent is present in an amount greater than about 0 wt % up to about 0.2 wt % of the total weight of the formulation.15. The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a second preservative that combats mold.16. The formulation of claim 15, wherein said second preservative is in an amount from about 0.1 wt % to about 0.3 wt % of the total weight of the formulation.17. The formulation of claim 15, wherein said second preservative is potassium sorbate.