| CPC B01J 13/16 (2013.01) [A61K 8/11 (2013.01); A61K 8/736 (2013.01); A61Q 13/00 (2013.01); C11D 3/505 (2013.01); A61K 2800/56 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims | 
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               1. A core-shell microcapsule comprising: 
            a) an oil-based core comprising a hydrophobic material; and 
                b) a polymeric shell comprising chitosan particles; 
                wherein the chitosan particles are cross-linked chitosan particles. 
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