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Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Applications of Polymers

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  • © 1991

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Editors:
  1. Charles G. Gebelein

    1. Youngstown State University, Youngstown, USA

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  2. Tai C. Cheng

    1. Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, USA

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  3. Victor C. Yang

    1. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

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Table of contents (35 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and Medical Polymer Applications — the Same Players in Different Games

    1. Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and Medical Polymer Applications — the Same Players in Different Games

      • Charles G. Gebelein, Tai Cheng, Victor Yang
      Pages 1-7

  3. Cosmetic Applications

    1. The Suitability and Regulation of Raw Materials for the Cosmetics Industry

      • M. R. Thomas
      Pages 9-14

    2. The Fork and Function of Lather Enhancer Cellulosics in Personal Care Products

      • Jerry R. Conklin
      Pages 15-24

    3. Applications of Polymers in Hair Care

      • Gary Martino, Frank Nowak
      Pages 25-32

    4. Polymers for Hair Care Products

      • Rikio Tsushima, Akihiro Kondo
      Pages 33-37

    5. Acetylene-Derived Polymers for Personal Care Applications

      • Mohammed Tazi, Robert Login, Stephen Kopolow
      Pages 39-47

    6. Organo-Modified Silicone Copolymers for Cosmetic Use

      • David T. Floyd
      Pages 49-72

    7. Effects of Waterproofness on the Clinical Efficacy and Irritation Potential of Sunscreen Products

      • Jonas C. T. Wang, Jue-Chen Liu, Victoria Dole, Chung-ye Tseng
      Pages 73-82

    8. Melanin, Nature’s Own Sunscreen Polymer

      • Sergio Nacht
      Pages 83-94

  4. Applications in Both Cosmetics and Pharmackuticals

    1. Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Uses of Chitin and Chitosan

      • Shigehiro Hirano, Keiji Hirochi, Ken-ichiro Hayashi, Toshiya Mikami, Hisashi Tachibana
      Pages 95-104

    2. Polysaccharides: “Naturals” for Cosmetics ad Pharmaceuticals

      • George L. Brode
      Pages 105-115

    3. Cationic Polysaccharides for Cosmetics and Therapeutics

      • G. L. Brode, E. D. Goddard, W. C. Harris, G. A. Salensky
      Pages 117-128

    4. Interpolymer Complexes between Hyaluronan and Cationic Cellulose Polymers

      • P. A. Band, G. L. Brode, E. D. Goddard, A. G. Barbone, E. Leshchiner, W. C. Harris et al.
      Pages 129-135

    5. Alkylated Polyvinylpyrrolidone Polymers in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

      • S. L. Kopolow, R. Login, M. Tazi
      Pages 137-145

  5. Pharmaceutical Applications

    1. Hylan and Hylan Derivatives in Drug Delivery

      • Nancy E. Larsen, Edward A. Leshchiner, Edward G. Parent, Endre A. Balazs
      Pages 147-157

    2. Polymeric Controlled Drug Delivery Systems: Rational Design and Development

      • Avinash G. Thombre
      Pages 159-168

    3. MicrospongeR Delivery Systems (MDS): A Topical Delivery System with Multiple Mechanism for Triggering the Release of Actives

      • Robert Eury, Rajesh Patel, Karen Longe, Tai Cheng, Sergio Nacht
      Pages 169-179

    4. Bioelastic Materials as Chemomechanically Transducing (“Smart”) Matrices for Drug Delivery

      • Dan W. Urry
      Pages 181-192

    5. New Hydrogels for Oral Drug Delivery

      • You Han Bae, Sung Wan Kim
      Pages 193-199
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About this book

Polymers continue to show almost amazing versatility. We have always known that polymers could be used for trinkets, toys and dishes. Now, however, we are no longer surprised to encounter these adaptable mate­ rials in almost every place we look. We find them in our cars, tools, electronic devices, building materials, etc. The use of polymeric mate­ rials in medicine is also well documented in previous books by one of the Editors (Gebelein) and by others. Likewise, the use of polymeric mate­ rials in pharmaceutical applications, especially in controlled release systems, is also well established. Nevertheless, the use of these ubiquitous chemicals is far less ob­ vious in the field of cosmetics, although modern cosmetic preparations rely heavily on polymers and this trend is certain to increase. This book brings together much of the basic information on polymers in cosmetics and compares this usage with similar applications in pharmaceutical and medical applications. Cosmetics, like medicine and pharmacy, dates back to antiquity. We can find uses of perfumes, balms and ointments in various old books, such as the Bible. For example, the use of ointments and balms is noted more than thirty eight times, and perfumes and related materials are cited at least twenty nine times in the Bible.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Youngstown State University, Youngstown, USA

    Charles G. Gebelein

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, USA

    Tai C. Cheng

  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

    Victor C. Yang

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