| CPC A61K 8/87 (2013.01) [A61K 8/062 (2013.01); A61K 8/11 (2013.01); A61K 8/345 (2013.01); A61K 8/41 (2013.01); A61K 8/732 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims | 

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               1. A method for producing multilayer microcapsules comprising the following steps in this order: 
            a) forming a first crosslinking layer by: 
                a1) providing an internal non-aqueous phase comprising at least one isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups and at least one active ingredient to be encapsulated; 
                a2) providing an external aqueous phase comprising at least one protective colloid; 
                a3) mixing the internal non-aqueous phase and the external aqueous phase to obtain an oil-in-water emulsion; 
                b) forming a second crosslinking layer by addition of an amine which reacts at an acidic pH; 
                c) forming a third crosslinking layer by addition of a hydroxyl group donor; 
                d) forming at least a fourth crosslinking layer by adding at least one amine which reacts at an alkaline pH, to obtain multilayer microcapsules; 
                e) curing the multilayer microcapsules obtained in step d);. 
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