Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax, a fatty alcohol, a hydrophilic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value greater than 10, a plasticizer present in an amount to minimize hardening of the composition due to contact with an aqueous composition, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The hydrophilic surfactant can be present in an amount sufficient to minimize perspiration-induced discoloration of fabric in contact with the composition. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from about 2:1 to about 1:2.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include an amount of a synthetic wax having a melting point less than or equal to 90° C., a melting point additive in an amount sufficient to provide the composition with a melting point greater than or equal to 40° C., an amount of a fatty alcohol, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from 2:1 to 1:2.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax having a viscosity of from about 0.1 centipoise (cps) to about 20 cps at a temperature of 99° C., a hydrophilic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value greater than 10, a plasticizer present in an amount sufficient to minimize hardening of the composition due to contact with an aqueous composition, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The hydrophilic surfactant can be present in an amount sufficient to minimize perspiration-induced discoloration of fabric in contact with the composition.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include a synthetic wax, a fatty alcohol, a hydrophilic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value greater than 10, a plasticizer present in an amount to minimize hardening of the composition due to contact with an aqueous composition, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The hydrophilic surfactant can be present in an amount sufficient to minimize perspiration-induced discoloration of fabric in contact with the composition. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from about 2:1 to about 1:2.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition can include an amount of a synthetic wax having a melting point less than or equal to 90° C., a melting point additive in an amount sufficient to provide the composition with a melting point greater than or equal to 40° C., an amount of a fatty alcohol, and an effective amount of an antiperspirant active agent. The fatty alcohol and the antiperspirant active agent can be present at a weight ratio of from 2:1 to 1:2.

Abstract: An anti-microbial composition including: a solvent; a cationic active ingredient; a source of zinc ions, wherein the zinc ions have a concentration from 6.2×10?4 to 8.7×10?3 mol/L; and an amine oxide surfactant. A method of selectively killing Gram-positive bacteria, the method including: exposing bacteria to a formulation including: 0.05 to 0.3 wt. % of benzethonium chloride and/or benzalkonium chloride; a source of zinc ions, wherein the zinc ions have a concentration from 6.8×10?3 to 2×10?2 mol/L; and an amine oxide surfactant.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for an antimicrobial hand wash composition. The antimicrobial hand wash composition includes a cationic antimicrobial active ingredient. The antimicrobial hand wash composition further includes a number of surfactants including at least two surfactants compatible with cationics with at least one of the surfactants including an alkamine oxide. Further, the antimicrobial hand wash composition includes a hydrocolloid. The antimicrobial hand wash composition further includes a zinc salt including at least one of zinc sulfate and zinc gluconate.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition includes at least one surfactant that is less than 6.0 weight percent of the composition and at least one antibacterial active that is less than 0.2 weight percent of the composition. The composition also has a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. The composition also exhibits an efficacy characteristic that results in a logarithmic reduction of at least 2.0 of a bacterial population based on measurements taken from of a user's hand.

Abstract: Materials and apparatus are provided for a skin cleansing composition with enhanced rheological properties. The skin cleansing composition includes a number of surfactants. The skin cleansing composition further includes at least one cationic antimicrobial active. The skin cleansing composition also includes a quaternary amine salt. Ratios of the components of the skin cleansing composition which provide the enhanced rheological properties are also provided. The skin cleansing composition also includes an aqueous medium in which the number of surfactants, the at least one cationic antimicrobial active and the quaternary amine salt are distributed.

Abstract: Materials and apparatus are provided that exhibit increased efficacy. An antimicrobial composition includes a cationic active ingredient disposed within the antimicrobial composition. Further, the antimicrobial composition includes a lauramine oxide surfactant, the lauramine oxide surfactant comprising 0.9 to 1.9 weight percent of the antimicrobial composition. Further, the antimicrobial composition includes a number of co-surfactants, the co-surfactant comprising cocamidopropyl betaine, sunfloweramidopropyl ethonium sulfate, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, lauryl/myristyl amidopropyl amine oxide, lauramidopropylamine oxide, or combinations thereof. Still further, the antimicrobial composition includes a thickener, the thickener comprising hydromethylcellulose, PEG-120 methyl glucose, cocamide MEA, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition includes at least one surfactant that is less than 6.0 weight percent of the composition and at least one antibacterial active that is less than 0.2 weight percent of the composition. The composition also has a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. The composition also exhibits an efficacy characteristic that results in a logarithmic reduction of at least 2.0 of a bacterial population based on measurements taken from of a user's hand.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid and persistent antiviral effectiveness against influenza viruses, including avian flu viruses, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less and the nonvolatile components of the composition are capable of forming a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.

Abstract: A method of providing a rapid, broad spectrum bacterial control, and a rapid persistent antiviral control on a surface, and particularly a mammalian skin surface, is disclosed. In the method, a compound or composition capable of lowering skin pH to less than about 4 is applied to the skin, and preferably is allowed to remain on the skin.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: Method and article for providing a rapid, broad spectrum bacterial control, and a rapid and persistent antiviral control on an inanimate surface is disclosed. In the method, a compound or composition capable of lowering surface pH to less than about 4 is applied to the surface, and preferably is allowed to remain on the surface, and the nonvolatile components of the composition can form a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.