Hydroalcoholic gel compositions for use with dispensers

摘要

A hydroalcoholic gel composition includes greater than about 40 weight percent of an alcohol, based upon the total weight of the alcoholic composition, a polyacrylate thickener, and an ester plug-preventing agent. The composition is suitable for use in dispensers, and exhibits reduced mis-directed output when the dispenser is actuated.

主权项

1. A method of reducing the formation of coagulated gel deposits, the method comprising the steps of:
combining a C1-4 alcohol, an effective amount of a polyacrylate thickener; and a plug-preventing additive to form a dispensable gel composition having a viscosity of from about 5,000 to about 35,000 cps, when measured using RV or LV spindles at about 22° C.; wherein said plug-preventing additive comprises an ester having from two to six ester groups or a polymeric ester that includes at least one ester group; and wherein said composition comprises at least about 40 wt. % of said alcohol, wherein the composition is devoid of fatty alcohol, and wherein the composition is devoid of petrolatum, mineral oil, or mixtures thereof, all based upon the total weight of the dispensable gel composition; and storing the dispensable gel in a pump-type dispenser that is activated on a periodic basis, wherein the formation of coagulated gel deposits is reduced when compared to a dispensable gel that does not include the plug-preventing additive.