Abstract: A cleaning and sanitizing wipe, comprising a porous or absorbent sheet which has been infused with a cleaning and antimicrobial composition. The cleaning and antimicrobial composition contains a phenolic antimicrobial agent, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, and water. Optionally, the cleaning and antimicrobial composition used in the wipes may contain a preservative, fragrance, and additional moisturizers. The pH of the cleaning and sanitizing wipes is preferably about 5.3 to about 6.5.

Abstract: A surfactant-free, alcohol-free, water based antimicrobial composition comprising a dissolved phenolic antimicrobial agent, such as chloroxylenol (“PCMX”), and with a pH range between 5.5 to 6.5. The dissolved phenolic antimicrobial agent is able to achieve a high level of antimicrobial activity despite being present at a low percent concentration. Other ingredients include a glycol, glycerin, a neutralizing agent, a preservative, an acrylic polymer, a polysaccharide polymer, and deionized water. Optional ingredients include fragrance, additional moisturizers, and a pH adjuster. The process for formulating the antimicrobial composition utilizes an anhydrous water soluble solvent complex to dissolve the phenolic antimicrobial agent.