US 2004O175344A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2004/0175344 A1 WOer (43) Pub. Date: Sep. 9, 2004

(54) SILICONE-BASED MOSTURE ABSORBING (30) Foreign Application Priority Data MATRIX, PARTICULARLY FOR CARING FOR WOUNDS AND/OR FOR THE Mar. 23, 2001 (DE)...... 101. 14382.6 PHARMACEUTICAL/COSMETIC TREATMENT OF SKIN Publication Classification (76) Inventor: Karl-Heinz Woller, Hamburg (DE) (51) Int. Cl." ...... A61K 7/06; A61K 7/11; A61K 35/78 Correspondence Address: (52) U.S. Cl...... 424/70.12; 424/74; 424/745; ALSTON & BIRD LLP 424/747; 424/764; 424/769; BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA 424/778 101 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 4000 CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-4000 (US) (57) ABSTRACT (21) Appl. No.: 10/472,872 The invention relates to a Silicone-based moisture absorbing matrix, particularly for caring for wounds and/or for the (22) PCT Filed: Mar. 22, 2002 pharmaceutical/cosmetic treatment of skin, whereby the Sticky matrix is comprised of: a) Silicone; b) a gelling agent, (86) PCT No.: PCT/EP02/03227 and; c) optionally, a Silicone resin. Patent Application Publication Sep. 9, 2004 US 2004/0175344 A1

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SILICONE-BASED MOSTURE ABSORBING containing patch again after a relatively long period of MATRIX, PARTICULARLY FOR CARING FOR wearing is frequently also observed. WOUNDS AND/OR FOR THE 0010 Repeated and long-lasting applications of adhesive PHARMACEUTICAL/COSMETIC TREATMENT OF Systems to regions of the human body which are always the SKIN Same are especially to be encountered in the field of Stoma 0001. The invention relates to a silicone-based moisture care. Hydrocolloids have been employed as an adhesive here absorbing matrix, in particular for wound care and/or phar for a long period and with great Success. These in principle maceutical/cosmetic Skin treatment. consist of a hydrophilic adhesive polymer matrix based on 0002 Products comprising silicone are distinguished by synthetic rubber, in which hydrophilic fillers based on, for very good skin compatibility and are widespread in medical example, alginates, cellulose or pectins which are insoluble technology. For example, catheters, electrode holders, tub in this matrix are present in disperse form. ing, implants and wound dressings are made of Silicone. 0011. In the development of hydrocolloids for stoma Adhesive products comprising Silicone can at the same time care, however, the adhesive properties to moist skin and the have a very high adhesive force and despite this can be capability for liquid absorption are predominant. removed again very easily and without pain. A further 0012 EP 0 186 019 A1 describes an invention of an advantage is the reduced Scar formation of injuries which are active compound patch using fillers which are Swellable in covered with a Silicone wound dressing. water. Here, however, the positive influence of the organic 0003. It turns out to be disadvantageous that silicone is filler on the release rate of the active compound is described. water repellent and cannot absorb any wound exudation at The filler component according to the invention is restricted all. The principle of moist wound treatment can therefore not to 30% by weight. The aspect of the reduction of skin be carried out using wound dressings comprising Silicone. irritation is not discussed. Additionally, the Systems 0004 Transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the described are produced using adhesive resins. delivery of active compounds through the skin have been 0013. It is the aim of the present invention to make known for a long time. available a Silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix, in particular for wound care and/or pharmaceutical/cosmetic 0005 The topical application of medicaments by means skin treatment. In addition, this should be capable of the of active compound-containing patch Systems offers two controlled delivery of a pharmaceutical, for example from main advantages: the group consisting of the ethereal oils. 0006 Firstly, by means of this administration form 0014. If the moisture-absorbing matrix is equipped to be release kinetics of the active compound of first order Self-adhesive, the Side effects of a contact adhesive for are realized, whereby a constant active compound transdermal Systems mentioned-skin irritation and painful level in the body can be maintained over a very long removal again-should be avoided, which results in a period of time. marked increase in wearer comfort for the patient. 0007 Secondly, by means of the absorption route 0015 This object is achieved by a moisture-absorbing through the skin, the gastrointestinal tract and the matrix according to the main claim. The Subject of the first liver passage are avoided. As a result, Selected Subclaims are advantageous embodiments of the matrix pharmaceuticals can be administered effectively in a according to the invention. low dose. This is advantageous in particular if a local action of the pharmaceutical with circumvention of a 0016. Accordingly, the invention relates to a silicone Systemic action is desired. This is the case, for based moisture-absorbing matrix, in particular for wound example, in the treatment of rheumatic joint Symp care and/or pharmaceutical/cosmetic skin treatment, the toms or myositis. adhesive matrix consisting of 0008 An embodiment of such transdermal systems 0017 a) silicone which is well described in the Specialist literature are matrix 0018 b) gel-forming agent Systems or monolithic Systems in which the pharmaceutical is incorporated directly into the preSSure-Sensitive adhesive. 0019) c) optionally a Silicone resin. Such an adhesive, active compound-containing matrix is equipped in the ready-to-use product on the one Side with a 0020. In a first advantageous embodiment of the inven carrier which is impermeable for the active compound, on tion, the matrix has the following composition: the opposite Side there is a carrier film equipped with a Separating layer which is removed before application to the skin (kleben&dichten, No. 42, 1998, pp. 26 to 30). a) silicone: 55 to 80% by weight, in particular 60 to 75% by weight 0009. A basic requirement for a TTS is a very good b) gel-forming agent: 20 to 40% by weight, in particular 25 to 40% by adhesion to the skin, which must be maintained over the weight entire period of time of the intended active compound dose. A frequently observed side effect, however, is the occurrence of Skin irritation, which occurs particularly on relatively 0021. The inorganic gel-forming agent(s) or thickener(s) long or repeated application of a TTS to a constant body can be advantageously chosen, for example, from the group region. It is mainly caused by the constituents of the consisting of the modified or unmodified, naturally occur adhesive matrix. Painful removal of the active compound ring or Synthetic layered Silicates. US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

0022. Although it is perfectly convenient to employ pure and their derivatives Such as quaternium-18 bentonite, components, it is also possible, however, in an advantageous quaternium-18 hectorite, Stearalkonium bentonites or Stear manner to incorporate mixtures of various modified and/or alkonium hectorites) or else magnesium aluminum silicates unmodified layered Silicates into the compositions according (Veegum(E) types) and Sodium magnesium silicates (Lapo to the invention. nite(E) types). 0023 Layered silicates, which are also called phyllosili 0034) Montmorillonites are clay minerals belonging to cates, are to be understood in the context of this application the dioctahedral Smectites and are materials which Swell in as meaning Silicates and aluminosilicates in which the water, but do not become plastic. The layer packets in the Silicate or aluminate units are linked to one another by three-layered Structure of the montmorillonites can be Swol means of three Si-O or Al-O bonds and form a corrugated len by reversible intercalation of water (in a 2-7 fold sheet or layered structure. The fourth Si-O or Al-O amount) and other Substances Such as, for example, alco valence is neutralized by cations. Between the individual hols, glycols, pyridine, C-picoline, ammonium compounds, layers exist weaker electrostatic interactions, for example hydroxyaluminosilicate ions etc. hydrogen bonds. The layered Structure, however, is mainly 0035. The chemical formula indicated above is only formed by Strong, covalent bonds. approximate; since M. possesses a great ion-exchange abil 0024. The stoichiometry of the sheet silicates is ity, Al can be exchanged for Mg, Fe", Fe", Zn, Pb (for example from pollutants in waste waters) Cr, also Cu and 0025 (SiO5) for pure silicate structures and others. The negative charge of the octahedral layerS resulting 0026 (Al,Si-O ("")) for aluminosilicates. therefrom is equalized by means of cations, in particular Na' (sodium montmorillonite) and Ca" (calcium montmorillo 0027) m is a number greater than Zero and less than nite is only very poorly Swellable) in intermediate layer 2. positions. 0028. If not pure silicates but aluminosilicates are 0036 Within the meaning of the present invention, present, the factor is to be taken into account that each Si" advantageous Synthetic magnesium Silicates or bentonites group replaced by Al" requires a further singly charged are marketed, for example, by Sid-Chemie under the trade cation for charge neutralization. name Optigel E. 0029. The charge balance is preferably equalized by H', 0037. An aluminum silicate which is advantageous alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions. Aluminum as a within the meaning of the present invention is marketed, for counterion is also known and advantageous. In contrast to example, by the R. T. Vanderbilt Comp., Inc., under the trade the aluminosilicates, these compounds are called aluminum name Veegum(R). The various Veegum(R) types, which are all Silicates. “Aluminum aluminosilicates', in which aluminum advantageous according to the invention, are distinguished is present both in the Silicate network, and as a counterion, by the following compositions are known and optionally advantageous for the present invention. 0.030. Layered silicates are well documented in the lit erature, for example in the “Lehrbuch der Anorganischen (regular grade) HV K HS S-728 Chemie’Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry, A. F. Holle SiO, 55.5 56.9 64.7 69.0 65.3 mann, E. Wiberg and N. Wiberg, 91st-100th ed., Walter de MgO 13.0 13.0 5.4 2.9 3.3 Gruyter-Verlag 1985, passim, and “Lehrbuch der Anorga Al2O 8.9 10.3 14.8 14.7 17.0 FeO. 1.O O.8 1.5 18 O.7 nischen Chemie', H. Remy, 12th ed., Akademische Verlags CaO 2.O 2.0 1.1 1.3 1.3 gesellschaft, Leipzig 1965, passim. The layered Structure of NaO 2.1 2.8 2.2 2.2 3.8 montmorillonite can be inferred from Römpps Chemie KO 1.3 1.3 1.9 0.4 O.2 Lexikon Römpp's Chemical Encyclopedia Franckhsche loss on 11.1 12.6 7.6 5.5 7.5 Verlagshandlung W. Keller & Co., Stuttgart, 8th ed., 1985, incineration p. 2668 ff. 0.031 Examples of layered silicates are: 0038. These products Swell in water with the formation of Viscous gels, which have an alkaline reaction. By organo philization of montmorillonite or bentonites (exchange of Montmorillonite Naoss (Al167Mgoss)(OH)2(SiOo)) the intermediate layer cations for quaternary alkylammo often simplified: AlO4SiO.H.O.nHO or Al(OH)/SiOnHO nium ions), products result (bentones) which are preferably kaolinite Al(OH) (Si2Os) employed for dispersion in organic Solvents and oils, fats, illite (K, HO),(Mgs(OH)2(Si,Al,Olo)) ointments, dyes, lacquers and in detergents. and (K, HO),(Al(OH)2(Si,Al,Oo)) where y = 0.7-0.9 beidellite (Ca, Na)os (Al2(OH)2(Alos SissOo)) 0039 Bentone(R) is a trade name for various neutral and nontronite Naoss (Fe2(OH)2(Aloss S13.67Oo)) chemically inert gelling agents which are constructed from saponite (Ca, Na)oss ((Mg,Fe)3(OH)2(AlossS13.67Oo)) long-chain, organic ammonium Salts and Special types of hectorite Nas ((Mg, Li)(OH, F), (SiO)) montmorillonite. Bentones Swell in organic media and cause these to Swell. The gels are stable in dilute acids and alkalies, but on relatively long Stirring with Strong acids and alkalies 0.032 Montmorillonite is the main mineral of naturally they partially lose their gelling properties. On account of occurring bentonites. their organophilic character, the bentones are only wettable 003.3) Very advantageous inorganic gel-forming agents by water with difficulty. within the meaning of the present invention are aluminum 0040. The following Bentone(R) types are marketed, for Silicates Such as the montmorilloniteS (bentonites, hectorites example, by KronoS Titan: Bentone(E 27, an organically US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 modified montmorillonite, Bentone(R) 34 (dimethyldioctyl 0042. The group consisting of the cosmetically and der ammonium bentonite), which is prepared according to U.S. matologically relevant hydrocolloids can be divided as fol Pat. No. 2,531,427 and Swells better in lipophilic medium lows into: than in water because of its lipophilic groups, Bentone(E38, an organically modified montmorillonite, a cream-colored to 0043 organic, natural compounds, Such as, for white powder, Bentone(R) LT, a purified clay mineral, Ben example, agar-agar, carrageenin, tragacanth, gum tone(R) gel MIO, an organically modified montmorillonite arabic, alginates, pectins, polyOSes, guar gum, carob which is supplied suspended in mineral oil (SUS-71) in very bean flour, Starch, dextrins, gelatin, casein, fine form (10% bentonite, 86.7% mineral oil and 3.3% 0044 organic, modified natural Substances, Such as, wetting agent), Bentone(R) gel IPM, an organically modified for example, carboxymethylcellulose and other cel bentonite which is suspended in isopropyl myristate (10% lulose ethers, hydroxyethyl- and -propylcellulose bentonite, 86.7% isopropyl myristate, 3.3% wetting agent), and microcrystalline cellulose the like, Bentone(R) gel CAO, an organically modified montmorillo nite which is taken up in castor oil (10% bentonite, 86.7% 0045 organic, fully synthetic compounds, such as, castor oil, 3.3% wetting agent), Bentone(R) gel Lantrol, an for example, polyacrylic and polymethacrylic com organically modified montmorillonite which is intended for pounds, vinyl polymers, polycarboxylic acids, poly further processing in paste form, in particular for the pro ethers, polyimines, polyamides, polyurethanes duction of cosmetic compositions; 10% bentonite, 64.9 Lantrol (wool wax oil), 22.0 isopropyl myristate, 3.0 wetting 0046 inorganic compounds, Such as, for example, agent and 0.1 propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Bentone(R) gel Lan polysilicic acids, clay minerals Such as montmoril I, a 10% strength Bentone(E 27 paste in a mixture of wool lonites, Zeolites, Silicic acids. wax USP and isopropyl palmitate, Bentone(R) gel Lan II, a 0047 Microcrystalline cellulose is an advantageous bentonite paste in pure, liquid wool wax, Bentone(E) gel NV, a 15% strength Bentone(R 27 paste in dibutyl phthalate, hydrocolloid within the meaning of the present invention. It Bentone(R) gel OMS, a bentonite paste in Shellsol T. Ben is obtainable, for example, from the “FMC Corporation tone(R) gel OMS 25, a bentonite paste in isoparaffinic hydro Food and Pharmaceutical Products” under the trade name carbons (Idopar(R) H), Bentone(R) gel IPP, a bentonite paste in Avice1(E). A particularly advantageous product within the isopropyl palmitate. meaning of the present invention is the type AVicel(R) RC-591, which is a modified microcrystalline cellulose 0041) “Hydrocolloid” is the technological abbreviation which is composed to 89% of microcrystalline cellulose and for the name “hydrophilic colloid”, which is more correct to 11% of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Further com per se. Hydrocolloids are macromolecules which have a mercial products of this class of raw material are AVicel(R) mainly linear shape and have intermolecular interactive RC/CL, Avicel(R) CE-15, Avicel(R) 500. forces which make possible Secondary and main Valence bonds between the individual molecules and thus the devel 0048. Further advantageous hydrocolloids according to opment of a network-like Structure. They are partially water the invention are, for example, methylcelluloses, as which Soluble natural or Synthetic polymers which form gels or the methyl ethers of cellulose are named. They are distin Viscous Solutions in aqueous Systems. They increase the guished by the following Structural formula viscosity of the water by either binding water molecules (hydration) or else absorbing and enveloping the water in their interwoven macromolecules, Simultaneously restrict ROCH2 OR ing the mobility of the water. Such water-soluble polymers are a large group of chemically very different natural and -O O RO O Synthetic polymers whose common feature is their Solubility RO O O in water or aqueous media. The prerequisite for this is that OR ROCH2 these polymers have a number of hydrophilic groups adequate for water Solubility and are not too highly crosslinked. The hydrophilic groups can be of nonionic, 0049) in which R can be a hydrogen or a methyl group. anionic or cationic nature, for example as follows: 0050 Particularly advantageous within the meaning of the present invention are the cellulose mixed ethers, which are in general likewise named as methylcelluloses, which in -NH2 -COOH -COO Mt addition to a dominant content of methyl groups, addition -NH-R O -SO Mt -NR ally contain 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl or 2-hydroxy -OHSH stillNH-C-NH. 3 (CH2) butyl groups. (Hydroxypropyl)methyl celluloses are particu -O- NH larly preferred, for example those obtainable under the trade -NH X -NH-C-NH. SO name Methocel(R) E4M from the Dow Chemical Comp. -NRH X - N - HN N n NH 2 2 NR 0051. According to the invention, sodium carboxymeth -NR X ylcellulose, the Sodium Salt of the glycolic acid ether of N N (CH2) cellulose, for which R in structural formula I can be a -PR X hydrogen and/or CH-COONa, is furthermore advanta NH2 +/O COO geous. The Sodium carboxymethylcellulose obtainable -CHEN under the trade name Natrosol Plus 330 CS from Aqualon, V also named cellulose gum, are particularly preferred. O 0052 Further preferred within the meaning of the present invention is xanthan (CAS No. 11138-66-2), also called US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

Xanthan gum, which is an anionic heteropolysaccharide resentative of a large number of places where it is found in which as a rule is formed by fermentation of corn Sugar and the prior art: H. P. Fiedler, “Lexicon der Hilfstoffe für is isolated as the potassium Salt. It is produced from Xan Pharmazie, Kosmetik und angrenzende Gebiete'Encyclo thomonas campestris and Some other species under aerobic pedia of excipients for pharmacy, cosmetics and related conditions with a molecular weight of 2x10 to 24x10'. fields, third edition 1989, Editio Cantor, Aulendorf, p. 293, Xanthan is formed of a chain containing B-1,4-bonded keyword “chitosan'. glucose (cellulose) with side chains. The structure of the Subgroups consists of glucose, mannose, glucuronic acid, 0056 Chitosan is characterized by the following struc acetate and pyruvate. Xanthan is the name for the first tural formula: microbial anionic heteropolysaccharide. It is produced by Xanthomonas campestris and Some other Species under aerobic conditions with a molecular weight of 2-15 10. CH2OH Xanthan is formed from a chain containing B-1,4-bonded CH2OH OH glucose (cellulose) with side chains. The structure of the CH2OH Subgroups consists of glucose, mannose, glucuronic acid, O acetate and pyruvate. The number of the pyruvate units O determines the Viscosity of the Xanthan. Xanthan is pro NH-X duced in two-day batch cultures with a yield of 70-90%, based on carbohydrate employed. In this process, yields of HO NH-X 25-30 g/l are achieved. The work-up takes place after destroying the culture by precipitation with, for example, NH-X 2-propanol. Xanthan is then dried and ground. 0.053 An advantageous gel-forming agent within the 0057 in here assumes values of up to about 10,000, X is meaning of the present invention is furthermore carrageen, either the acetyl radical or hydrogen. Chitosan is formed by an extract from north Atlantic red algae belonging to the deacetylation and partial depolymerization (hydrolysis) of Florideae (Chondrus crispus and Gigartina Stellata) which chitin, which is characterized by the Structural formula forms gels and is constructed Similarly to agar. 0054 Frequently, the name carrageen is used for the dried CHOH algal product and carrageenan for the extract of this. The CH2OH carrageen precipitated from the hot water extract of the algae CHOH OH is a colorless to Sand-colored powder having a molecular weight range of 100,000-800,000 and a sulfate content of O (" ) about 25%. Carrageen, which is very slightly soluble in (" ) O warm water, on cooling forms a thixotropic gel, even if the HO NH-CO water content is 95-98%. The solidity of the gel is brought NH-CO about by the double helix structure of the carrageen. In the NH-CO CH case of carrageenan, three main constituents are distin CH guished: the gel-forming K-fraction consists of D-galactose CH 4-Sulfate and 3,6-anhydro-O-D-galactose, which are alter nately glycosidically bonded in the 1,3- and 1,4-position (in contrast agar contains 3,6-anhydro-O-L-galactose). The non 0058 Chitin is an essential constituent of the ectoskel gelling w fraction is composed of 1,3-glycosidically linked eton IoyItcov=Greek: armored coat of the Arthropoda (for D-galactose-2-Sulfate and 1,4-bonded D-galactose-2,6-dis example insects, crustaceans, Spiders) and is also found in ulfate radicals and is slightly soluble in cold water. The Supportive tissues of other organisms (for example molluscs, w-carrageenan constructed from D-galactose-4-Sulfate in algae, fungi). 1,3-bonding and 3,6-anhydro-O-D-galactose-2-Sulfate in 0059. In the range from approximately pH-6, chitosan is 1,4-bonding is both water-Soluble and gel-forming. Further positively charged and is also Soluble in aqueous Systems carrageen types are likewise designated with Greek letters: there. It is not compatible with anionic raw materials. Cl, B, Y, u, V, C, JL, (), X. The type of cations present (K", Therefore the use of nonionic emulsifierS Suggests itself for NH, Na, Mg, Ca") also influences the solubility of the the preparation of chitosan-containing oil-in-water emul carrageens. sions. These are known per se, for example from EP 0776 0.055 The use of chitosan in cosmetic preparations is 657 A1. known per se. The chitosan is a partially deacylated chitin. 0060 According to the invention, chitosans having a This biopolymer, inter alia, has film-forming properties and degree of deacetylation of >25% are preferred, in particular is distinguished by a silky feeling on the skin. A disadvan >55 to 99% determined by means of H-NMRI). tage, however, is its Strong adhesiveness to the Skin, which 0061. It is advantageous to choose chitosans having occurs in particular-temporarily-during use. In the iso molecular weights between 10,000 and 1,000,000, in par lated case, corresponding preparations may not be market ticular those having molecular weights between 100,000 and able, Since they are not accepted by the consumer or are 1,000,000. determined by means of gel permeation chro adversely assessed. AS is known, chitosan is employed, for matography). example, in haircare. It is better Suited than the chitin on which it is based as a thickener or Stabilizer and improves 0062 Polyacrylates are likewise gelators to be used the adhesion and water resistance of polymeric films. Rep advantageously within the meaning of the present invention. US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

Advantageous polyacrylates according to the invention are registry numbers 58374-69-9, 13162-05-5 and 88-12-0 and acrylate/alkyl acrylate copolymers, in particular those which are obtainable under the trade name Aristoflex(E) AVC of are chosen from the group consisting of the “carbomers' or Clariant GmbH. “carbopols” (CarbopolE) is in actual fact a registered mark of the B. F. Goodrich company). In particular, the acrylate/ 0070 Furthermore advantageous are copolymers/cross alkyl acrylate copolymer(s) advantageous according to the polymers comprising acryloyldimethyltaurate, Such as, for invention are distinguished by the following Structure: example, Simugel(R) EG or Simugel(R) EG from Seppic S. A. 0071. Further hydrocolloids to be used advantageously according to the invention are also

th 0072 1. anionic polyurethanes which are soluble or dis CH- t ch persible in water, which are advantageously obtainable from C= C= 0073 i) at least one compound which contains two or more active hydrogen atoms per molecule, OH J. On R 0074) ii) at least one diol containing acid or salt groups and 0075 iii) at least one diisocyanate. 0.063. In this structure, R' is a long-chain alkyl radical and X and y are numbers which Symbolize the respective Sto 0076 The component i) is in particular diols, aminoal ichiometric component of the respective comonomer. cohols, diamines, polyesterols, polyetherols having a num ber average molecular weight of in each case up to 3000 or 0.064 Particularly preferred according to the invention their mixtures, where up to 3 mol % of the compounds are acrylate copolymers and/or acrylate/alkyl acrylate mentioned can be replaced by triols or triamines. Diols and copolymers which are obtainable from the B. F. Goodrich polyesterdiols are preferred. In particular, the component (a) Company under the trade names CarbopolE) 1382, Car comprises at least 50% by weight, based on the total weight bopol{R 981 and CarbopolE) 5984, preferably polyacrylates of the component (a), of a polyesterdiol. Suitable polyester from the group consisting of the carbopols of the types 980, diols are all those which are customarily employed for the 981,1382, 2984, 5984 and particularly preferably Carbomer preparation of polyurethanes, in particular reaction products 2001. of phthalic acid and diethylene glycol, isophthalic acid and 0065 Copolymers of Co-Co-alkyl acrylates and one or 1,4-butanediol, isophthalic acid/adipic acid and 1,6-hex more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their anediol, and adipic acid and ethylene glycol or 5-NaSO esters which are crosslinked with an allyl ether of Sucrose or isophthalic acid, phthalic acid, adipic acid and 1,6-hex an allyl ether of pentaerythritol are furthermore advanta anediol. geous. 0077 Utilizable diols are, for examples, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, poly 0.066 Compounds are advantageous which carry the etherols, Such as polyethylene glycols having molecular INCI name "acrylates/Co-Co-alkyl acrylate crosspoly weights up to 3000, block copolymers of ethylene oxide and mer'. Those obtainable under the trade names Pemulen TR propylene oxide having number-average molecular weights 1 and Pemulen TR 2 from the B. F. Goodrich Company are of up to 3000 or block copolymers of ethylene oxide, particularly advantageous. propylene oxide and butylene oxide which contain the 0067 Compounds are advantageous which carry the alkylene oxide units randomly distributed or in the form of INCI name ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vinylpyr blockS. Ethylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, di-, tri-, tetra-, rolidone copolymer. penta- or hexaethylene glycol are preferred. Utilizable diols are moreover poly(a-hydroxycarboxylic acid)diols. 0068 According to the invention, advantageously the ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vinylpyrrolidone 0078 Suitable aminoalcohols are, for example, 2-amino copolymers have the empirical formula C7HNSO), ethanol, 2-(N-methylamino)-ethanol, 3-aminopropanol or CHNO, corresponding to a random structure as follows 4-aminobutanol. 0079 Suitable diamines are, for example, ethylenedi amine, propylenediamine, 1,4-diaminobutane and 1,6-di aminohexane, and C,c)-diamines which can be prepared by amination of polyalkylene oxides with ammonia. 0080. The component ii) is in particular dimethylolpro panoic acid or compounds of the formulae

HC N CH2 HC SOsle 9NH HO-RR RR-OH

O 0069 Preferred species within the meaning of the present HOOC COOH invention are deposited in Chemical Abstracts under the US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

Solution, potassium hydroxide Solution, Sodium carbonate, -continued Sodium hydrogen-carbonate, potassium carbonate or potas O O sium hydrogencarbonate and alkaline earth metal bases Such as calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, magnesium hydroxide HO-RR No o1 RR-OH or magnesium carbonate and also ammonia and amines. 2-Amino-2-methylpropanol, dimethylolaminopropylamine and triisopropanolamine have proven particularly Suitable for the neutralization of the polyurethanes containing acid SOMe groups. The neutralization of the polyurethanes containing acid groups can also be carried out with the aid of mixtures of two or more bases, for example mixtures of Sodium 0.081 in which RR in each case is a C-C-alkylene hydroxide Solution and triisopropanolamine. Depending on the intended use, the neutralization can be carried out group and Me is Na or K. partially, for example to 20 to 40% or completely, i.e. to 0082) The component iii) is in particular hexamethylene 100%. diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, methyldiphenyl iso cyanate (MDI) and/or toluylene diisocyanate. 0090 These polymers and their preparation are described in more detail in DE-A-42 25 045, to which reference is fully 0.083. The polyurethanes are obtainable by reacting the made hereby. compounds of groupsi) and ii) with the compounds of group iii) under an inert gas atmosphere in an inert Solvent at 0091 2. Cationic polyurethanes and polyureas soluble or temperatures from 70 to 130 C. This reaction can optionally dispersible in water, comprising be carried out in the presence of chain extenders in order to 0092) a) at least one diisocyanate, which can already prepare polyurethanes having higher molecular weights. AS have been reacted beforehand with one or more customary in the preparation of polyurethanes, the compo compounds which contain two or more active hydro nents (i)+(ii):iii) are advantageously employed in a molar gen atoms per molecule, and ratio of 0.8 to 1.1:1. The acid number of the polyurethanes is determined from the composition and the concentration of 0093 b) at least one diol, primary or secondary the compounds of the component (ii) in the mixture of the aminoalcohol, primary or Secondary diamine or pri mary or Secondary triamine having one or more components (i)+(ii). tertiary, quaternary or protonated tertiary amino 0084. The polyurethanes have K values according to H. nitrogen atoms. Fikentscher (determined in 0.1% strength by weight solu tions in N-methylpyrrollidone at 25 C. and pH 7) of 15 to 0094 Preferred diisocyanates are indicated as above 100, preferably 25 to 50. under 1). Compounds having two or more active hydrogen atoms are diols, aminoalcohols, diamines, polyesterols, 0085. The K value, also designated as intrinsic viscosity, polyamidediamines and polyetherols. Suitable compounds can be determined simply by Viscosity measurements of of this type are as indicated above under 1). polymer Solutions and is therefore a frequently used param eter in the technical field for the characterization of poly 0095 The polyurethanes are prepared as described above mers. For a certain type of polymer, it is assumed under under 1). Charged cationic groups can be produced in the Standardized measuring conditions to be Solely dependent on polyureas from the tertiary amino nitrogen atoms present the mean molar mass of the Sample investigated and calcu either by protonation, for example using carboxylic acids we lated by means of the relationship Kvalue=1000k according lactic acid, or by quaternization, for example using alkylat ing agents Such as C- to C-alkyl halides or Sulfates. to the Fikentscher equation. Examples of Such alkylating agents are ethyl chloride, ethyl bromide, methyl chloride, methyl bromide, dimethylsulfate and diethyl sulfate. 2 1.51gn - 1 + 1 +(i.C + 2 + 1.5ign.) 1.5ign, 0096. These polymers and their preparation are described k = 150 - 300 in more detail in DE 42 41 118 Al, to which reference is fully made hereby. 0097 3. Linear polyurethanes having carboxylate groups 0086). In which: from 0087 m=relative viscosity (dynamic viscosity of 0098 i) a 2.2-hydroxymethyl-substituted carboxylic the Solution/dynamic Viscosity of the Solvent) and acid of the formula 0088 c=mass concentration of polymer in the solu tion (in g/cm). HC-OH 0089. The polyurethanes containing acid groups are, after neutralization, (partially or completely) water-Soluble or RR-C-COOH dispersible without the aid of emulsifiers. As a rule, the salts HC-OH of the polyurethanes have a better water solubility or dis persibility in water than the unneutralized polyurethanes. AS a base for the neutralization of the. polyurethanes, it is 0099 in which RR is a hydrogen atom or a C-C-alkyl possible to use alkali metal baseS Such as Sodium hydroxide group, which is used in an amount which Suffices that in the US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 polyurethane 0.35 to 2.25 millieduivalents of carboxyl 0110. One possible area of application is in the care of 3rd groups are present per g of polyurethane, degree burns. In the care of Such burns three problems occur: 0100 ii) 10 to 90% by weight, based on the weight 0111 1. Owing to the destroyed skin layer, relatively of the polyurethane, of one or more organic com large amounts of moisture can escape unhindered. pounds having not more than two active hydrogen 0112 2. The open tissue layers are an ideal breeding atoms and ground for germs. 0101 iii) one or more organic diisocyanates. 0113. 3. Burn wounds are prone to severe scar 0102) The carboxyl groups contained in the polyurethane formation on healing. are finally at least partially neutralized using a Suitable base. 0114. A matrix according to the invention reduces these These polymers and their preparation are described in EP 0 problems simultaneously: 619 111 A1, to which reference is fully made hereby. 0115 1. The water absorption capacity can be 0103 4. Carboxyl-containing polycondensation products adjusted according to the natural release of moisture of anhydrides of tri- or tetra-carboxylic acids and diols, of the skin. diamines or aminoalcohols (polyesters, polyamides or poly ester amides). These polymers and their preparation are 0116 2. By incorporation of a disinfectant into the described in more detail in DE 42 24 761 A1, to which matrix Such as, for example, 1% by weight of chlorhexidine diacetate, an infection of the wound reference is fully made hereby. can be counteracted. 0104 5. Polyacrylates and polymethacrylates, such as are described in more detail in DE 43 14305 A1, DE 36 27 970 0117 3. Silicone wound dressings reduce the scar A1 and DE 29 17 504 A1. Reference to these publications formation. is fully made hereby. 0118. As an additional positive effect, on changing the wound dressing necrotic tissue is gently removed by adhe 0105 The polymers used according to the invention Sion to the wound dressing. preferably have a K value of 25 to 100, preferably 25 to 50. The polymers are contained in the composition according to 0119) Aside from for wound treatment as described the invention in general in an amount in the range from 0.2 above, the hydroactive Silicone matrix can also be employed to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the compo as a topical medicament (TTS) or as a cosmetic for skin Sition. The Salt is used in an amount effective for improving treatment. In this connection, the active compounds are the exchangeability of the polymers. In general, the Salt is incorporated directly into the matrix, or in the case of employed in an amount from 0.02 to 10% by weight, possible interactions between active compound and Silicone preferably 0.05 to 5% by weight and in particular 0.1 to 3% crosslinkage Subsequently introduced into the matrix as a by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Solution. 0120 Transdermal therapeutic systems which are doped 0106 The total amount of one or more hydrocolloids in with ethereal oils and their constituents (for example euca the finished cosmetic or dermatological preparations is lyptus oil, peppermint oil, camphor, menthol), possess a advantageously chosen to be less than 5% by weight, long-term, therapeutic effect in the case of common colds, preferably between 0.1 and 1.0% by weight, based on the headaches and further indications. total weight of the preparations. 0121 Among ethereal oils, concentrates obtained from 0107. It has furthermore turned out to be very preferred plants are known which are employed as natural raw mate if up to 50% by weight of silicone resins are added to the rials mainly in the perfume and foodstuffs industries and matrix, in particular between 5 and 40% by weight. which consist to a greater or lesser extent of volatile com pounds, Such as, for example, true ethereal oils, citrus oils, 0108. The silicone resins usually used in industry are essential oils, oleoresins. polymethyl- or polymethylphenyl-Siloxanes which are 0122) Often, the term is also used for the volatile con crosslinked to a greater or lesser extent, and whose elasticity Stituents Still contained in the plants. In the true Sense, and resistance to heat increases with the content of phenyl however, ethereal oils are understood as meaning mixtures groups. Pure methylsilicone resins are relatively brittle and of Volatile components which are prepared from plant raw moderately heat-resistant. The long-term resistance to heat materials by Steam distillation. is high (180 to 200° C.). The silicone resins usually come 0123 True ethereal oils consist exclusively of volatile onto the market in precondensed form. components whose boiling point are mainly between 150 0109) A matrix according to the invention when used as and 300° C. Unlike, for example, fatty oils, they therefore do a wound dressing combines the positive Silicone properties not leave behind any lasting transparent fatty Spot on dab such as adhesive behavior and skin compatibility with the bing onto filter paper. Ethereal oils mainly contain hydro advantage of an absorption capacity for wound exudation carbons or monofunctional compounds Such as aldehydes, (water), which is adjustable over a wide range. Additionally, alcohols, esters, ethers and ketones. the matrix can be doped with active compounds which can 0.124 Stock compounds are mono- and Sesquiterpenes, be delivered from the matrix to the wound via the wound phenylpropane derivatives and relatively long-chain ali exudation channels formed. phatic compounds. US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

0.125. In some ethereal oils one constituent dominates (for example eugenol in oil of cloves with more than 85%), -continued others are again of extremely complex composition. Often, (2) the organoleptic properties are not determined by the main CH constituents, but by Secondary or trace constituents, Such as, (R) for example, by the 1,3,5-undecatrienes and pyrazines in galbanum oil. In many of the commercially important ethe real oils, the number of identified components runs into hundreds. Very many constituents are chiral, very often one enantiomer predominating or being exclusively present, Such as, for example, (-)-menthol in peppermint oil or (-)-linallyl acetate in lavender oil. (+)-neomenthol 0126. In one advantageous embodiment, the matrix con (3) tains 1 to 10% by weight of ethereal oils, which are chosen CH in particular from the group consisting of eucalyptus oil, (R) peppermint oil, camomile oil, camphor, menthol, citrus oil, oil of cinnamon, oil of thyme, lavender oil, oil of cloves, tea (S) tree oil, cajuput oil, niaouli oil, kanuka oil, manuka oil, templin oil. OH 0127 Citrus oils are ethereal oils which are obtained from the peel of citrus fruits (bergamot, grapefruit, lime, HC CH tangerine, orange, lemon), often also called agrumen oils. (+)-isomenthol (4) 0128 Citrus oils consist to a large part of monoterpene CH3 hydrocarbons, mainly limonene (exception: bergamot oil, (R) which contains only about 40%). 0129 Camphor is understood as meaning 2-bornanone, (R) 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo2.2.1-heptan-2-one, see figure OH below. HC CH (+)-neoisomenthol

0132) The diastereomers, which can be separated by distillation, are designated as neoisomenthol, isomenthol, neomenthol (+)-form: constituent of Japanese peppermint HC oil and menthol. The most important isomer is (-)-menthol 10 (levomenthol), lustrous prisms having a strongly pepper (+)-camphor mint-like Smell. 0.133 Menthol produces a pleasant sensation of coolness in migraine and the like on rubbing into the skin (particularly 0130 Peppermint oils are ethereal oils obtained by steam on the forehead and temples) as a result of Surface anesthesia distillation from leaves and inflorescences of various pep and Stimulation of the cold-Sensitive nerves, actually, the permint varieties, occasionally also those from Mentha Sites concerned show a normal or elevated temperature. The arvensis. other isomers of menthol do not possess these effects. 0131 Menthol has three asymmetric C atoms and accord 0.134. In a further advantageous embodiment of the sili ingly occurs in four diastereomeric pairs of enantiomers (cf. cone-based moisture-absorbing matrix, Superabsorbers are the formula images, the other four enantiomers are the added to this. corresponding mirror images). 0.135 The matrix then contains in a further advantageous embodiment a particularly hydrophilic filler based on cel (1) lulose and its derivatives, whose mean particle size is in the CH3 range from 20 to 60 um, because in the selection of the fillers (R) it has Surprisingly been found that Silica- or cellulose-based fillers are particularly Suitable, the latter possessing an isotropic shape and tending not to Swell on contact with (R) water. In this context, fillers having a particle size of leSS is, OH than or equal to 100 um are particularly Suitable. 0.136 The use of hydrophilic fillers in a nonpolar matrix h.c.1\ch, is known in the literature. They are described explicitly for (-)-menthol use in transdermal therapeutic systems in EP 0186 019 A1. Here, however, only up to a concentration of 3 to 30% by US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 weight, without details regarding these fillers being men plant family Theaceae, in particular the Species Camellia tioned. Experience shows that Systems having a filler con Sinensis (green tea). Their typical constituents are particu tent of over 30% by weight markedly lose adhesiveness and larly advantageous (Such as, for example, polyphenols or become hard and brittle. As a result, they lose the basic catechols, caffeine, Vitamins, Sugars, minerals, amino acids, requirement of a transdermal therapeutic System. lipids). 0.137 Preferably, microcrystalline or amorphous cellu 0147 Catechols are a group of compounds which are to lose-based fillers are employed in Significantly higher con be interpreted as hydrogenated flavones or anthocyanidins centrations without an adverse influencing of the adhesive and derivatives of “catechol” (3,3,4,5,7-flavanpentaol, 2-(3, technological properties occurring, in particular if they poS 4-dihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3,5,7-triol). Epicatechol ((2R, SeSS an isotropic shape having a particle size of not greater 3R)-3,3,4, 5,7-flavanpentaol) is also an advantageous addi than 100 um. Higher contents of fillers are desirable for tive within the meaning of the present invention. improving the wearing properties, in particular in the case of 0.148 Plant extracts containing catechols are furthermore long-lasting and repeated application. advantageous, in particular extracts of green tea, Such as, for 0.138. In addition, permeation-promoting constituents in example, extracts of leaves of the plants of the Species the concentration range up to 30% by weight, preferably 5 Camellia Spec., very particularly the tea Strains Camellia to 15% by weight, are preferably added to the silicone-based Sinenis, C. aSSamica, C. taliensis or C. irrawadiensis and moisture-absorbing matrix. crossings of these with, for example, Camelia japonica. 0.139. These include, for example, lipophilic solubilizers/ 014.9 Preferred additives are further polyphenols or cat enhancerS Such as decyl oleate, isopropyl myristate and echols from the group consisting of (-)-catechol, (+)-cat isopropyl palmitate (IPM and IPP), 2-octyldodecanol etc. echol, (-)-catechol gallate, (-)-gallocatechol gallate, (+)- 0140. In addition, skin-caring, cosmetic additives can epicatechol, (-)-epicatechol, (-)-epicatechol gallate, (-)- advantageously be added to the Silicone-based moisture epigallocatechol, (-)-epigallocatechol gallate. absorbing matrix, particularly to 0.2 to 10% by weight, very 0150 Flavone and its derivatives (often also collectively particularly to 0.5 to 5% by weight. called “flavones”) are also advantageous additives within the 0141 According to the invention, the skin-caring, cos meaning of the present invention. They are characterized by metic additives (one or more compounds) can very advan the following basic structure (Substitution positions indi tageously be chosen from the group consisting of the lipo cated): philic additives, in particular from the following group: 0.142 acetylsalicylic acid, atropine, azulene, hydro cortisone and its derivatives, for example hydrocor tisone-17-Valerate, Vitamins, for example ascorbic acid and its derivatives, vitamins of the B and D Series, very favorably Vitamin B, Vitamin B, Vita min D, but also bisabolol, unsaturated fatty acids, especially the essential fatty acids (often also called Vitamin F), in particular gamma-linolenic acid, oleic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and their derivatives, chloramphenicol, caffeine, prostaglandins, thymol, camphor, extracts or other 0151. Some of the more important flavones, which can products of vegetable and animal origin, for example also preferably be employed in the preparations according to evening primrose oil, borage oil or carob bean oil, the invention, are listed in the table below: fish oils, cod-liver oil but also ceramides and cera mide-like compounds et cetera. 0143. It is also advantageous to choose the additives from OH substitution positions the group consisting of the refatting Substances, for example purcellin oil, EuceritF) and NeoceritF). 3 5 7 8 2 3' 4' 5 Flavone 0144) The additive(s) further chosen from the group Flavonol consisting of the NO synthase inhibitors are particularly Chrysin advantageous, in particular if the preparations according to Galangin the invention are to be used for the treatment and prophy Apigenin Fisetin laxis of the Symptoms of intrinsic and/or extrinsic skin aging Luteolin and for the treatment and prophylaxis of the harmful effects Kampferol of ultraviolet radiation on the skin. Quercetin Morin 0.145) A preferred NO synthase inhibitor is nitroarginine. Robinetin Gossypetin -- 0146 The additive(s) chosen from the group which com Myricetin prises catechols and bile acid esters of catechols and aque ous or organic extracts of plants or parts of plants which contain catechols or bile acid esters of catechols are further 0152) In nature, flavones as a rule occur in glycosidated more advantageous, Such as, for example, the leaves of the form. US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

0153. According to the invention, the flavonoids are 0158 where Gly, Gly, and Gly independently of one preferably chosen from the group consisting of the Sub another are monoglycoside radicals. Gly and Gly can also stances of the generic Structural formula individually or together be Saturations by hydrogen atoms. 0159 Preferably, Gly, Gly, and Gly independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of the hexosyl radicals, in particular the rhamnosyl radicals and glucosyl radicals. However, other hexosyl radicals, for example allosyl, altroSyl, galactosyl, gulosyl, idosyl, man nosyl and taloSyl are optionally also to be used advanta geously. It can also be advantageous according to the invention to use pentosyl radicals. 0160 Advantageously, Z to Zs independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of H, OH, methoxy, ethoxy and 2-hydroxyethoxy groups, and the fla vone glycosides have the Structure 0154 where Z to Z, independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of H, OH, alkoxy and hydroxyalkoxy groups, where the alkoxy or hydroxyalkoxy groups can be branched or unbranched and can have 1 to 18 C atoms, and where Gly is chosen from the group consisting of the mono- and oligoglycoside radicals. O155 According to the invention, the flavonoids, how ever, can also advantageously be chosen from the group consisting of the Substances of the generic Structural formula

Gly

0.161 Particularly advantageously, the flavone glycosides Gly-O O according to the invention are from the group which are represented by the following Structure:

0156 where Z to Z independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of H, OH, alkoxy and hydroxyalkoxy groups, where the alkoxy or hydroxyalkoxy groups can be branched or unbranched and can have 1 to 18 C atoms, and where Gly is chosen from the group consisting of the mono- and oligoglycoside radicals. Gly O157 Preferably, those structures can be chosen from the group consisting of the Substances of the generic structural formula 0162 where Gly, Gly, and Gly independently of one another are monoglycoside radicals. Gly and Gly can also individually or together be Saturations by hydrogen atoms. 0163 Preferably, Gly, Gly, and Gly independently of one another are chosen from the group consisting of the hexosyl radicals, in particular the rhamnosyl radicals and Gly- Gly- O O glucosyl radicals. However, other hexosyl radicals, for example allosyl, altroSyl, galactosyl, gulosyl, idosyl, man Gly3 nosyl and taloSyl are optionally also to be used advanta geously. It can also be advantageous according to the invention to use pentosyl radicals. 0164. It is particularly advantageous within the meaning of the present invention to choose the flavone glycoside(s) US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 from the group consisting of C-glucosylrutin, C-gluco 0171 Plastoquinones have the general structural formula Sylmyricetin, C-glucosylisoquercitrin, C-glucosylisoquerce tin and C-glucosylcquercitrin.

0.165 According to the invention, C-glucosylrutin is par ticularly preferred. 0166 According to the invention, also advantageous are naringin (aurantiin, naringenin-7-rhamnoglucoside), hespe ridin (3',5,7-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavanone-7-rutinoside, hesperidoside, hesperetin-7-O-rutinoside). Rutin (3,3,4,5, 7-pentahydroxyfly Vone-3-rutinoside, quercetin-3-rutino Side, Sophorin, birutan, rutabion, taurutin, phytomelin, melin), troxerutin (3,5-dihydroxy-3',4', 7-tris(2-hydroxy 0172 Plastoquinones differ in the number n of the iso ethoxy)flavone-3-(6-O-(6-deoxy-O-L-mannopyranosyl)-f- prene radicals and are designated accordingly, for example D-glucopyranoside)), monoxerutin (3,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy PQ-9 (n=9). Furthermore, other plastoquinones having dif 7-(2-hydroxyethoxy)flavone-3-(6-O-(6-deoxy-C-L- ferent Substituents on the quinone ring exist. mannopyranosyl)-3-D-glucopyranoside)), dihydrorobinetin (3,3,4,5,7-pentahydroxyflavanone), taxifolin (3,3,4,5,7- 0173 Creatine and/or creatine derivatives are also pre penta-hydroxyflavanone), eriodictyol-7-glucoside (3',4',5,7- ferred additives within the meaning of the present invention. tetrahydroxyflavanone-7-glucoside), flavanomarein (3,4,7, Creatine is distinguished by the following Structure: 8-tetrahydroxyflavanone-7-glucoside) and isoquercetin (3,3,4,5,7-pentahydroxyflavanone-3-(B-D-glucopyrano Side) are also advantageous. 0167. It is also advantageous to choose the additive(s) HNc-N1 CH2 NC pH from the group consisting of the ubiquinones and plasto A V quinones. HN CH O 0168 Ubiquinones are distinguished by the structural formula 0.174 Preferred derivatives are creatine phosphate and creatine Sulfate, creatine acetate, creatine ascorbate and the derivatives esterified on the carboxyl group by mono- or polyfunctional alcohols. 0.175. A further advantageous additive is L-carnitine 3-hydroxy4-(trimethylammonio)butyric acid betaine). Acylcarnitines, which chosen from the group of Substances of the following general Structural formula

01.69 and are the most widespread and thus the best investigated bioquinones. Depending on the number of the isoprene units linked in the Side chain, ubiquinones are designated as Q-1, Q-2, Q-3 etc or on the number of C atoms as U-5, U-10, U-15 etc. They preferably occur with certain chain lengths, for example in Some microorganisms and (HC)N-CH-C-CH-COO yeasts with n=6. In most mammals including man Q10 predominates. H 0170 Particularly advantageous is coenzyme Q10, which is characterized by the following Structural formula: 0176 where R is chosen from the group consisting of the branched and unbranched alkyl radicals having up to 10 carbon atoms are also advantageous additives within the meaning of the present invention. Propionylcarnitine and in particular acetylcarnitine are preferred. Both enantiomers (D- and L-form) can be used advantageously within the meaning of the present invention. It can also be advanta geous to use any desired mixtures of enantiomers, for example a racemate of the D- and L-form. 0177. Further advantageous additives are sericoside, pyridoxol, Vitamin K, biotin and aromatic Substances. US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

0.178 The list of the additives or additive combinations 0183 8-methyl-trans-6-nonenoic acid (4-hydroxy-3- mentioned, which can be used in the preparations according methoxybenzylamide) to the invention, should of course not be limiting. The additives can be used individually or in any desired com 0184) Nonivamide binations with one another. 0179 Pharmaceutically active substances can then be O added to the matrix of the active compound-containing matrix patch, preferably up to 40% by weight, particularly to 0.1 to 25% by weight, very particularly to 0.5 to 10% by weight. 0180 Typical active compounds are-without making OCH the claim to completeneSS in the context of the present OH invention: 0185. Benzyl nicotinate Indication: Active compound Antimycotics Nafitin N Amorrolfin Tolnaftate Ciclopirox 2N O Antiseptics Thymol Eugenol Triclosan O Hexachlorophene benzyl nicotinate Benzalkonium chloride Clioquinol Quinolinol Undecenoic acid 0186 may be mentioned. Ethacridine Chlorhexidine 0187. Of particular importance among the active com Hexetidine Dodicine pounds, the disinfectants and antiseptics are to be empha Iodine sized, Such that their use in the matrix should again be Nonsteroidal Glycol salicylate Stressed. antirheumatics Flufenamic acid Ibuprofen 0188 Disinfectants are designated as Substances which Etofenamate Ketoprofen are Suitable for the disinfection, i.e. for the control, of Piroxicam pathogenic microorganisms (for example bacteria, Viruses, Indomethacin spores, micromycetes and mold fungi), to be precise in Antipuriginous agents Polidocanol general by application to the Surface of skin, clothing, Isoprenaline equipment, rooms, but also of drinking water, foodstuffs, Crotamiton Local anesthetics Benzocaine Seed (dressings) and as Soil disinfectants. Antipsoriatics Ammonium bitumasulfonate 0189 Disinfectants to be applied particularly locally, for Keratolytics Urea example for wound disinfection, are also designated as Salicylic acid antiseptics. 0.190 Disinfectants are defined as substances or Sub 0181. In addition, hyperemizing active compounds such stance mixtures which when used on articles or Surfaces as natural active compounds of cayenne pepper or Synthetic convert these into a State in which they no longer cause active compounds Such as nonivamide, nicotinic acid infection. Their action must be bactericidal, fungicidal, derivatives, preferably benzyl nicotinate or propyl nicoti Virucidal and sporicidal (collective term: microbicidal). An nate, can also be mentioned or antiinflammatories and/or effect in the Sense of bacteriostasis is inadequate for disin analgesics. fectants. They are therefore in general pantoxic, i.e. they display their action against all living cells. 0182. By way of example, capsaicin 0191) Depending on the intended use, the disinfectants are divided into those for Washing, Surface, instruments, skin and hands, and for Stool and Sputum disinfection. Disinfec tant cleansers are understood as meaning those disinfectants HCO CH which also function as cleansers and, if appropriate, toiletry preparations. CH HO 0.192 Taking into consideration the various demands which are made on disinfectants, Such as, for example, broad Spectrum of action, short times of action, Skin compatibility, US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 low toxicity, material compatibility etc, only a few types of 0202) The alkylation of tertiary amines having a long active compound are Suitable for use: alkyl radical and two methyl groups takes place particularly 0193 1. The aldehydes (formaldehyde, glyoxal, glutaral easily, the quaternization of tertiary amines having two long dehyde) are the most important active compound group. radicals and a methyl group can also be carried out under They possess a broad Spectrum of action including virus mild conditions with the aid of methyl chloride. Amines activity and Sporicidal action in the case of formaldehyde which have three long alkyl radicals or hydroxy-substituted and glutaraldehyde. alkyl radicals are not very reactive and are preferably quaternized using dimethyl Sulfate. 0194 2. Phenol derivatives possess a good bactericidal action, but are not sporicidal. Compared with almost all 0203 5. Of the halogens, chlorine and iodine have a other disinfectant active compounds, they have the advan certain importance as disinfectants. Chlorine is known from tage of being comparatively only slightly influenced by dirt. water treatment and Swimming pool disinfection and there They are therefore better Suited for stool disinfection. Typi with its unpleasant properties Such as odor and corrosive cal representatives are 2-biphenylol and p-chloro-m-creSol neSS. In spite of the excellent action against bacteria, fungi, (4-chloro-3-methylphenol). Spores and viruses, chlorine-containing disinfectants have 0.195 3. Alcohols are distinguished by rapid activity, but not found any widespread use in the human field for the only at relatively high concentrations of about 40-80%. above-mentioned reasons and because of the heavy chlorine loSS due to organic Substances. In contrast, hypochlorites, 0.196 4. The quaternary ammonium compounds, cationic hypochlorous and chloroisocyanuric acids are still exten Surfactants (invert Soaps) and amphoSurfactants belong to Sively used as industrial disinfectants. Tincture of iodine is the class consisting of the Surfactants. They are distin guished by fairly good skin and material compatibility and used in the medical field as an antiseptic. odor neutrality. Their spectrum of action, however, is only 0204 6. Disinfectants based on active oxygen (for limited. BenZalkonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide, example hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid) have cetylpyridinium chloride (hexadecylpyridinium chloride) recently again gained Some importance. and others, for example, are included here. 0205 Aside from the microbicidal active compounds 0.197 Quaternary ammonium compounds are organic mentioned, a number of microbistatic Substances and pre ammonium compounds having quaternary nitrogen atoms. Servatives (diphenyl ether, carbanilides, acetanilides of aro Quaternary ammonium compounds having a hydrophobic matic acids and their Salts) for specific use are still on the alkyl radical are biocidal; their use is certainly declining for market, which are included in the broader Sense with the toxicological reasons. disinfectants. 0198 Quaternary ammonium compounds are prepared by reaction of tertiary amines with alkylating agents, Such 0206. A uniform mode of action of the disinfectants as, for example, methyl chloride, benzyl chloride, dimethyl cannot be discerned. Whereas Some preparations should act Sulfate, dodecyl bromide, but also ethylene oxide. Depend destructively on the cytoplasmic membrane of the bacteria, ing on the tert-amine employed, three groups are distin an irreversible blocking of important sulfide bonds in guished: enzymes or of trace elements (by chelation) is assumed by others. 0207. The invention accordingly also relates to the use of disinfectant Systems which contain 0208 at least one nonionic surfactant and 0209 at least one amino acid and/or an amino acid derivative 0210 and at least one disinfectant agent and/or a microbicidal active compound. 0211 Advantageously, the nonionic Surfactant(s) are chosen from the group consisting of the alkyl ethoxylates and/or alkyl propxylates, whose alkyl group is a Saturated or unsaturated, Straight- or branched-chain alkyl group having (8) 10 to 18, preferably 12 to 14 carbon atoms, where they preferably contain, per molecule, 2 to 15, in particular 5 to 9, especially 7, ethylene oxide units. Isotridecanol ethoxy late and/or fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers are very particu larly preferred. 0212 Advantageously, the total amount of nonionic Sur factants (one or more compounds) is chosen from the range from 1.0 to 20.0% by weight, preferably from 5.0 to 15.0% by weight, in each case based on the total weight of the 0199. a) Linear alkylammonium compounds matrix. 0200 b) Imidazolinium compounds 0213 Advantageous amino acids are, for example, 0201 c) Pyridinium cpds. R'=CH, R*=Cs, glutamic acid, which is distinguished by the following X=halogen. Structural formula: US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 14

0220 Advantageously, the total amount of amphoSurfac tants (one or more compounds) is chosen from the range from 1.0 to 10.0% by weight, preferably from 2.0 to 5.0% by weight, in each case based on the total weight of the HOOC-CH-CH-C-COOH matrix. H 0221) It is advantageous to carry out the dilution such that the content of the individual Substances in the use Solution is as follows: 0214) and/or pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid (pyroglutamic acid), which is distinguished by the following structural formula: nonionic surfactants: between 0.005 and 1% by weight amino acid: between 0.0005 and 0.5% by weight optionally amphosurfactants: between 0.005 and 0.5% by weight NyH disinfectant agents: between 0.1 and 2.0% by weight 0222 Additionally to the abovementioned components, the 2 and disinfectant Systems can contain customary pre Servatives, colorants, fragrances and/or other customary 0215 Advantageously, the total amount of amino acids excipients for preparations of this type. However, it is also (one or more compounds) is chosen from the range from 0.1 possible to use those components which display a (preserv to 10.0% by weight, preferably from 0.5 to 2.0% by weight, ing, caring etc.) action and in the course of this at the same in each case based on the total weight of the matrix. time provide for a certain color and/or a pleasant fragrance. 0216) The disinfectant agent(s) (microbicidal active com 0223) The amounts of vehicles and perfume to be pounds) are preferably chosen from the group consisting of employed in each case can easily be determined by the the aldehydes (for example formaldehyde, glyoxal, glutaral perSon Skilled in the art by Simple testing depending on the dehyde), the phenol derivatives (for example 2-biphenylol nature of the particular product. and p-chloro-m-cresol (4-chloro-3-methylphenol), the alco 0224. Also advantageous is the use of disinfectant Sys hols, the quaternary ammonium compounds (for example tems which contain benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide, cetylpyri dinium chloride (hexadecylpyridinium chloride). Aldehydes 0225 at least one microbicidal active compound, and quaternary ammonium compounds are very particularly chosen from the group consisting of the alkylamines preferred here. 0226 at least one amino acid and/or one amino acid derivative 0217. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the disinfectant Systems can further contain amphoSurfactants. 0227 at least one quaternary ammonium compound. AmphoSurfactants are Surfactants which possess both acidic 0228 Advantageously, the quaternary ammonium com and basic hydrophilic groups and thus behave, according to pounds are preferably chosen from the group consisting of the conditions, acidically or basically. Advantageous benzalkonium chloride, didecylmethylammonium chloride, amphoSurfactants are, for example, those based on aliphatic cetrimonium bromide, cetylpyridinium chloride (hexade polyamines having carboxyl, Sulfo or phosphono side cylpyridinium chloride). chains, such as, for example, R-NH-(CH), COOH. 0229 Advantageously, the alkylamine is dodecylbispro pylenetriamine. 0218 Preferred amphoSurfactants are those, for example, whose alkyl group is a Saturated or unsaturated, Straight- or 0230 Advantageous amino acids are, for example, branched-chain alkyl group having 10 to 18, preferably 12 glutamic acid, which is distinguished by the following to 14, carbon atoms. Structural formula: 0219. Furthermore, amphoSurfactants from the group consisting of the amphopropionates are particularly advan tageous, Such as, for example, cocobetaineamido amphop ropionate, which is distinguished by the following structure: HOOC-CH-CH-C-COOH H OH CG 0231 and/or pyrrollidonecarboxylic acid (pyroglutamic CH O acid), which is distinguished by the following structural formula: HC1>Sull-suit 1 ONa syH US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

0232 Advantageously, the total amount of amino acids 0239 Phenols are on the decline in nearly all application (one or more compounds) is chosen from the range from 0.1 areas for disinfectants especially because of their odor, their to 10.0% by weight, preferably from 0.5 to 2.0% by weight, low activity against the poliovirus, their in Some cases poor in each case based on the total weight of the matrix. degradability, their high lipid Solubility associated with a Strong penetration through the skin and toxic and mutagenic 0233 According to the invention, nonionic surfactants are advantageously additionally added, in particular advan risks. tageously chosen from the group consisting of the alkyl 0240 The aliphatic alcohols ethanol, 1-propanol and ethoxylates, whose alkyl group is a Saturated or unsaturated, 2-propanol have long been known as active compounds for Straight- or branched-chain alkyl group having 8 to 18, the disinfection of skin and hands or for antisepsis of the preferably 12 to 14, carbon atoms, where they preferably skin and hands. Using disinfectants and antiseptics based on contain, per molecule, 2 to 15, in particular 5 to 9, especially alcohols, in the case of short times of action of 30 to 60 7, ethylene oxide units. Isotridecanol ethoxylate and/or fatty Seconds microorganism count reductions of up to 99.9% can alcohol polyglycol ethers are particularly preferred. be achieved. A general, abridged presentation of the micro bicidal activity of alcohols is found in the book: K. H. 0234 Advantageously, the total amount of nonionic Sur Wallhäufer, “Praxis der Sterilisation, Desinfektion und factants (one or more compounds) is chosen from the range Konservierung "Sterilisation, disinfection and preservation from 1.0 to 20.0% by weight, preferably from 5.0 to 15.0% practice, G. Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, N.Y., 5th edition, pp. by weight, in each case based on the total weight of the 469-474. matrix. 0241 Alcohols possess a bactericidal action which 0235 Furthermore, as agents for disinfection, preserva increases from methanol to propanol. Ethanol, n-propanol tion and antisepsis, a large number of microbicidally active and isopropanol are especially used, the alcohol content of chemical Substances or mixtures of these Substances are the preparations in general being between 50 and 80%. The known per se. Microbicidal Substances are in general active Significant advantage of alcohols is that the onset of action to a greater or lesser extent against the customary Spectrum takes place very rapidly. It is disadvantageous that they are of microorganisms, Such as, for example, gram-positive not active against Spores and that the action ends after a very bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, mycobacteria, yeasts, Short time, Since alcohols rapidly evaporate. An antiviral fungi, Viruses and the like, Such that an adequate disinfec activity of alcohols is in fact discussed, but only on the other tion, preservation or antisepsis can customarily be achieved Side of a high concentration limit, which in the case of by Suitable active compound combinations. ethanol is presumed to be at about 80%. 0236. For disinfection, preservation and antisepsis, a number of active compounds are known, in particular alde 0242. It has been shown in practice that alcoholic disin hydes, Such as, for example, formaldehyde or glutaralde fectants and antiseptics are not able or not able to an adequate extent to destroy viruses and traces of Bacillus and hyde, quaternary ammonium compounds and long-chain Clostridium species. Although the freedom from Spores of amines, phenols or alcohols. alcoholic Solutions can be achieved by filtration, in practice 0237 Aldehydes fix residues of blood and protein by it cannot be completely ruled out that microorganism Spores chemical reaction to the articles to be disinfected, Such that (Subsequently) reach the preparations, for example during these are difficult to clean after disinfection. Moreover, they the short-term opening of the Storage vessels or during the have a comparatively high allergenic potential, Such that filling of the compositions into containers which already applications to skin and hands are only possible in low contain spores. For this reason, when using alcoholic skin concentrations or else Suitable in combination with further and hand antiseptics there is always a certain risk of an active compounds in order to be able to keep below the infection caused by Spores. Sensitization threshold. Higher concentrations of aldehydes are also undesired because of their odor, Such that for this 0243 In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the reason too the concentration is lowered by combination with antiseptic is composed as follows: further active compounds. 0238 Quaternary ammonium compounds and long-chain (a) 42-47% by weight of 1-propanol amines are frequently used in bottle disinfection and for (b) 22–27% by weight of 2-propanol manual instrument disinfection and to a Small extent also in (c) 4-6% by weight of ethanol antisepsis of the hands. In comparison to the aldehydes, the (d) at least 20% by weight of water odor of these compounds is markedly leSS unpleasant. A (e) at most 0.0001% by weight of substances which are present as solids under normal conditions chemical reaction with proteins does not take place, but (f) no active content of further substances which are physical precipitation of proteins occurs, which can be distinguished by virucidal properties partially compensated by skillful combination with Surfac tants. The quaternary ammonium compounds are not Suit able for mechanical instrument disinfection, because as a 0244 Antiseptics are particularly suitable for the treat result of the turbulence in the cleaning machine a heavy, ment of the skin. Antiseptics show a very good activity undesired formation of foam occurs. In the disinfection of against dermatophytes and are Surprisingly distinguished in bottles, quaternary ammonium compounds show a Strong particular in that they have a good activity against Viruses. tendency to form layers of these compounds on the Surfaces. A further crucial disadvantage is the restricted Spectrum of 0245. The constituents of the antiseptics age with respect action of quaternary ammonium compounds, Since these act to their antimicrobial and antiviral properties Synergistically, neither Sporocidally nor against uncoated viruses. that is in a significant manner Superadditively. US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

0246 Accordingly, also advantageous is the use of a 0260. In the first case, the web-yarn stitchbonds result. preparation of For the production of these, a nonwoven is introduced which, for example can be diagonally paneled and is over Sewn by means of Separate threads in pillarstitch or tricot formations. (a) 42-47% by weight of 1-propanol (b) 22–27% by weight of 2-propanol (c) 4-6% by weight of ethanol 0261) These nonwovens are known under the name (d) At least 20% by weight of water “Maliwatt” (from Malimo) or Arachne. In the second type of (e) At most 0.0001% by weight of substances which are present as consolidation, a croSS-laid nonwoven is likewise introduced. solids under normal conditions (f) No active content of further substances which are 0262 During the consolidation process, needles pull distinguished by virucidal properties fibers out of the nonwoven itself and form them into loops with a pillarstitch. 0247 as an antiseptic, in particular the use for the control 0263. This web stitchbond is marketed under the name or inactivation of the HIV virus or of the hepatitis B virus. “Malivlies”, likewise by Malimo. 0248 Particularly suitable as an antiseptic, in particular 0264. A general Survey of the various types of mechani for the oral and pharyngeal cavity, is in turn chlorhexidine, cally consolidated fiber nonwovens can be seen in the article a-( )------NH-C-NH-C- si-()—a NH NH NH NH

0249 the international nonproprietary name for 1,1-hex “Kaschierung von Autopolsterstoffen mit Faservliensen” amethylene-bis(5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide), the dihydro Lining of automobile upholstery with fiber nonwovens by chloride, diacetate and digluconate being used as an anti G. Schmidt, Melliand Textilberichte June 1992, pages 479 to Septic. 486. 0250 Particularly advantageously, the silicone-based 0265. In Summary, it can be emphasized that as carrier moisture-absorbing matrix is applied to a flexible covering materials all rigid and elastic sheetlike Structures of Syn layer, in particular when used as a plaster. thetic and natural raw materials are Suitable. Carrier mate 0251 An appropriate plaster is constructed from a carrier rials are preferred which can be employed Such that they Such as films, nonwovens, wovens, foams etc, the carrier fulfill the properties of a functional dressing. Textiles Such as anchored Silicone matrix and a covering film for the pro wovens, knitted goods, laid goods, nonwovens, laminates, tection of the adhesive matrix before use. nets, films, foams and paperS are mentioned by way of example. These materials can further be pretreated or after 0252) In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, treated. Customary pretreatments are corona discharge and polymer films, nonwovens, wovens fabric and their combi hydrophobicization; familiar aftertreatments are calender nations are employed as carriers. AS carrier materials, a ing, tempering, lining, Stamping and covering. choice can be made from, inter alia, polymerS Such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyurethane or alterna 0266. It is particularly advantageous if the carrier mate tively natural fibers. rial is sterilizable, preferably Y-(gamma-)sterilizable. 0253 For example, a metallocene-polyethylene non 0267 Finally, the moisture-absorbing matrix can be cov woven is Suitable. ered with an adhesive-repellent carrier material, Such as Siliconized paper, or provided with a wound dressing or a 0254 The metallocene-polyethylene nonwoven prefer pad. ably has the following properties: 0268. The properties of the moisture-absorbing matrix 0255 a basis weight of 40 to 200 g/m, in particular mentioned in particular Suggest use for medical products, in of 60 to 120 g/m·, and/or particular plasters, medical fastenings, wound coverings, 0256 a thickness of 0.1 to 0.6 mm, in particular of orthopedic or phlebological bandages and dressings. 0.2 to 0.5, and/or Preparation 0257 a maximum tensile force extension longitudi nally of 400 to 700% and/or 0269 Silicones are processed as single- or two-compo nent Systems. Crosslinkage is carried out here as a rule as a 0258 a maximum tensile force extension trans polycondensation with elimination of acetic acid, or as a versely of 250 to 550%. polyaddition using a platinum catalyst. 0259. It is then possible to use as carrier materials known 0270. For the preparation of the matrices, a commercially nonwovens which are mechanically consolidated, namely by available two-component System comprising polydimethyl OverSewing with Separate threads or by interlooping. Siloxane (see figure), namely Q7-2218A+B.; Dow Corning, US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

Example 2 0280) ic--0CH3 CH-o CH-ch,

da, hi, hi, 24/90 % by weight

0271) was used. Carbopol 35 0272 For the adjustment of the adhesive force, a poly Favorsorb dimethylsiloxane crosslinked with silicone resin (PSA Q7-2218 A 29 MD74602; Dow Corning) was optionally used. Q7-2218 B 36 0273) The water absorption capacity of the matrix was Silicone PSA achieved by incorporating gel-forming agents having high Active compound(s) relative surface area in Such amounts that the gel-forming Solubilizer agent can have intermolecular crosslinkages from the Sur face to the interior of the matrix. Such gel-forming agents are, for example, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylonitrile or microcrystalline cellulose. Polyacrylic acid types of the Example 3 Carbopol series, Goodrich Corp., were mainly employed. 0274) For the variation of the water absorption capacity, 0281 strong gel-forming agents having low relative Surface area were additionally incorporated, Such as, for example, sodium polyacrylate (FavorSorb; Stockhausen). 25/90 % by weight 0275) The preparation is carried out at room temperature Carbopol 32 in commercially available mixers. First, in the case of Favorsorb 2-component systems, the two Silicone components are Q7-22.18 A 31.3 mixed with one another. After this, if required, the silicone O7-2218 B 36.7 resin component is stirred in, then the gel-forming agent(s) Silicone PSA are incorporated and finally, if required, active compound or Active compound(s) active compound solution is introduced. Solubilizer 0276) The matrix is spread onto a carrier and the solvent of the silicone resin component is allowed to evaporate from the matrix. The length of the crosslinking reaction of the Example 4 silicone matrix can be controlled temperature-dependently. The adhesive side of the matrix is covered with a separating 0282) Calc. 0277 Active compounds to be incorporated which pro duce chemical disturbances during the crosslinking of the 33/90 % by weight silicone matrix can be introduced as a Solution via the Carbopol 30 channels of the gel-forming agents after the crosslinking Favorsorb reaction. Q7-2218 A 29.4 Q7-2218 B 34.4 0278 Below, in a table are indicated a number of Silicone PSA 6.2 example formulations which are particularly advantageous Active compound(s) embodiments of the matrix. Solubilizer EXAMPLES RECIPES Example 1 Example 5 0279) 0283)

23/90 % by weight 34/90 % by weight Carbopol 30 Carbopol 28.2 Favorsorb Favorsorb Q7-2218 A 30 Q7-2218 A 24.7 Q7-2218 B 40 Q7-2218 B 29.4 Silicone PSA Silicone PSA 17.7 Active compound(s) Active compound(s) Solubilizer Solubilizer US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

Example 6 Example 10 0284) 0288

43/90 % by weight 35/90 % by weight Carbopol 32 Favorsorb O7-2218 A 23.4 Carbopol 24.6 O7-2218 B 13.9 Favorsorb Silicone PSA 30.7 O7-2218 A 21.5 Active compound(s) Solubilizer O7-2218 B 25.6 Silicone PSA 28.3 Active compound(s) Example 11 Solubilizer 0289)

Example 7 44/90 % by weight 0285) Carbopol 32 Favorsorb O7-2218 A 23.4 O7-2218 B 13.9 Silicone PSA 29.7 36/90 % by weight Active compound(s) Carbopol 32 chlorhexidine diacetate 1. Favorsorb Solubilizer O7-2218 A 23.4 O7-2218 B 27.8 Silicone PSA 16.8 ActiveSolubilizer compound(s) Example 12 0290) Example 8 48/90 % by weight O286 Carbopol Favorsorb O7-2218 A 31.2 O7-2218 B 46.8 37/90 % by weight Silicone PSA 17 Active compound(s) Carbopol Favorsorb 32 ethylene glycol 5 O7-2218 A 23.4 monosalicylate O7-2218 B 27.8 Solubilizer Silicone PSA 16.8 Active compound(s) Solubilizer Example 13 0291) Example 9 0287 48/90 % by weight Carbopol Favorsorb 41/90 % by weight O7-2218 A 32.4 O7-2218 B 40.5 Carbopol 30.8 Silicone PSA 17 Favorsorb 3.8 Active compound(s) O7-2218 A 22.5 O7-2218 B 26.7 ethylene glycol 1O Silicone PSA 16.2 monosalicylate Active compound(s) capsaicin O1 Solubilizer Solubilizer US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004 19

Example 14 into this matrix. From this, after immersion of the Sample in water at room temperature for 20 hours, a moisture absorp 0292) tion of 1 g of water per 1 g of matrix results. 0297 Example recipe 9 represents, in FIG. 1, the time course for a matrix according to the invention having a high 50/90 % by weight water absorption capacity (41/90). In this matrix, the pro Carbopol portion of gel-forming agent having a high relative Surface Favorsorb area compared with example recipe 7 was slightly reduced O7-2218 A 32.4 to 30.8% by weight and 3.8% by weight of a gel-forming O7-2218 B 40.3 Silicone PSA 17 agent having a low relative Surface area, but having an Active compound(s) extremely high water absorption capacity (Sodium polyacry late), was added. From this, after immersion of the sample ethylene glycol 1O in water at room temperature for 20 hours, a moisture monosalicylate capsaicin O.3 absorption of 34 g of water per 1 g of matrix results. Solubilizer 0298 By selection of different gel-forming agents and variation of the proportions by weight of one or more of these gel-forming agents it is thus possible-as can be seen Example 15 from FIG. 1-to set any desired moisture absorption indi vidually in a matrix according to the invention. 0293) 0299 Furthermore, by selection of the carrier material, depending on its water vapor permeability, the moisture content within the matrix can be set as needed during the 51/90 % by weight application by evaporation of the water absorbed. Carbopol Favorsorb 1. A Silicone-based water-absorbing matrix, in particular O7-2218 A 32.4 for wound care and/or pharmaceutical/cosmetic skin treat O7-2218 B 40.5 ment, the adhesive matrix consisting of Silicone PSA 17 Active compound(s) a) Silicone capsaicin O.3 b) gel-forming agent Solubilizer c) optionally a Silicone resin. IPM 1O 2. The Silicone-based moisture-absorbing resin as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the matrix has the following composition: Example 16 a) silicone: 55 to 80% by weight, in particular 60 to 75% 0294) by weight b) gel-forming agent: 20 to 40% by weight, in particular 25 to 40% by weight 53/90 % by weight 3. The Silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as claimed in claims 1 and 2, characterized in that up to 50% Carbopol 32 Favorsorb by weight of Silicone resins are added to the matrix, in O7-2218 A 23.4 particular between 5 and 40% by weight. O7-2218 B 27.8 4. The Silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as Silicone PSA 11.5 claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized Active compound(s) in that the matrix preferably contains 1 to 10% by weight of capsaicin O.3 ethereal oils, in particular chosen from the group consisting Solubilizer of eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, camomile oil, camphor, menthol, citrus oil, cinnamon oil, oil of thyme, lavender oil, 2-octyldodecanol 5 oil of cloves, tea tree oil, cajuput oil, niaouli oil, kanuka oil, manuka oil, templin oil. 5. The silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as 0295). In FIG. 1, it is shown how the matrix according to claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized the invention is outstandingly Suitable as a moisture-absorb in that Superbabsorbers are added to the matrix. ing wound dressing, namely with the aid of examples 7 6. The Silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as (36/90) and 9 (41/90). claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized 0296. In detail, FIG. 1 shows by way of example the time in that the matrix preferably contains a hydrophilic filler course of the water absorption for a matrix according to the based on cellulose and its derivatives, whose mean particle invention having a very low absorption capacity (36/90). As size is in the range from 20 to 60 lum. can be seen from the example recipe 7 accompanying it, 7. The silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as 32% by weight of only one gel-forming agent having a high claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized relative Surface area (polyacrylic acid) were incorporated in that penetration-promoting constituents in the concentra US 2004/0175344 A1 Sep. 9, 2004

tion range up to 30% by weight, preferably 5 to 15% by in that pharmaceutically active Substances are added to the weight, are added to the matrix. matrix, preferably up to 40% by weight, particularly to 0.1 8. The silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as to 25% by weight, very particularly to 0.5 to 10% by weight. claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that skin-caring, cosmetic additives are added to the 10. The silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as matrix, particularly to 0.2 to 10% by weight, very particu claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized larly to 0.5 to 5% by weight. in that the matrix is applied to a flexible covering layer. 9. The silicone-based moisture-absorbing matrix as claimed in at least one of the preceding claims, characterized