Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The anti-microbial compositions contain (a) an antimicrobial agent, (b) a disinfecting alcohol, and (c) (i) an organic acid, (ii) an inorganic salt comprising a cation having a valence of 2, 3, or 4 and a counterion capable of lowering a surface pH to about 5 or less, (iii) an aluminum, zirconium, or aluminum-zirconium complex, or (iv) mixtures thereof, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: A liquid antibacterial soap comprising trichlorocarbanilide, wherein the composition includes, 0.1-5 wt. % trichlorocarbanilide, 0-40 wt. % water, 0.1-40 wt. % of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, 10-60 wt. % of lower glycols to render the composition visually clear and stable, and 0.1-10 wt. % of a mixture of additional adjuvant ingredients.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The anti-microbial compositions contain (a) an antimicrobial agent, (b) a disinfecting alcohol, and (c) (i) an organic acid, (ii) an inorganic salt comprising a cation having a valence of 2, 3, or 4 and a counterion capable of lowering a surface pH to about 5 or less, (iii) an aluminum, zirconium, or aluminum-zirconium complex, or (iv) mixtures thereof, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having antibacterial effectiveness and reduced eye irritation potential are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic compound, optional adjuvant materials known in the art, and water. The eye irritation is decreased by decreasing the amount, by weight, of alkamine oxide present in the composition and alternatively, or in combination therewith, increasing the ratio of nonionic material to alkamine oxide present in the composition.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having antibacterial effectiveness and reduced eye irritation potential are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic compound, optional adjuvant materials known in the art, and water. The eye irritation is decreased by decreasing the amount, by weight, of alkamine oxide present in the composition and alternatively, or in combination therewith, increasing the ratio of nonionic material to alkamine oxide present in the composition.

Abstract: Antiviral compositions having a rapid antiviral effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a powdered solid substrate and (b) an organic acid.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having antibacterial effectiveness and reduced eye irritation potential are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic compound, optional adjuvant materials known in the art, and water. The eye irritation is decreased by decreasing the amount, by weight, of alkamine oxide present in the composition and alternatively, or in combination therewith, increasing the ratio of nonionic material to alkamine oxide present in the composition.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having an excellent antibacterial and antiviral effectiveness are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain an aromatic carboxylic acid, a hydric solvent, a pH-adjusting compound, and water.

Abstract: A liquid antibacterial soap comprising trichlorocarbanilide, wherein the composition includes, 0.1-5 wt. % trichlorocarbanilide, 0-40 wt. % water, 0.1-40 wt. % of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, 10-60 wt. % of lower glycols to render the composition visually clear and stable, and 0.1-10 wt. % of a mixture of additional adjuvant ingredients.

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, (c) a buffering agent, and (d) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

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: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) an antimicrobial agent, (b) a disinfecting alcohol, and (c) (i) an organic acid, (ii) an inorganic salt comprising a cation having a valence of 2, 3, or 4 and a counterion capable of lowering a surface pH to about 5 or less, (iii) an aluminum, zirconium, or aluminum-zirconium complex, or (iv) mixtures thereof, 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.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition in the form of a soluble sheet or film which has a variety of uses, particularly in the personal care field. Such sheets are preferably water soluble. An important component of these water soluble sheets is a “base composition,” which includes a water soluble film forming polymer, a polyvinyl alcohol, and a humectant such as propylene glycol. Surfactant may be added to the liquid base composition so that, when the composition is dried into sheet form, the sheet will generate foam when exposed to water and have cleansing properties. Skin care ingredients may also be added to the base composition in addition to or in place of the surfactant. Volatile alcohols or hydrocarbons may also be incorporated into the liquid base composition to facilitate drying of the composition to form the flexible sheet product.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness, and a persistent antiviral effectiveness, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain a phenolic antimicrobial agent, a disinfecting alcohol, a gelling agent, and an organic acid, wherein the phenolic antimicrobial agent is present in a continuous aqueous phase in an amount of at least 50% of saturation concentration and the composition has a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: Topically active compositions having enhanced effectiveness are disclosed. The compositions contain a topically active compound, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, a hydrotrope, an optional cosurfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the topical active compound of the composition is at least 25%. The compositions exhibit a rapid and effective topical effect, and effectively deposit the topically active compound for an effective residual effect.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition in the form of a soluble sheet or film which has a variety of uses, particularly in the personal care field. Such sheets are preferably water soluble. An important component of these water soluble sheets is a “base composition,” which includes a water soluble film forming polymer, a polyvinyl alcohol, and a humectant such as propylene glycol. Surfactant may be added to the liquid base composition so that, when the composition is dried into sheet form, the sheet will generate foam when exposed to water and have cleansing properties. Skin care ingredients may also be added to the base composition in addition to or in place of the surfactant. Volatile alcohols or hydrocarbons may also be incorporated into the liquid base composition to facilitate drying of the composition to form the flexible sheet product.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition in the form of a soluble sheet or film which has a variety of uses, particularly in the personal care field. Such sheets are preferably water soluble. An important component of these water soluble sheets is a “base composition,” which includes a water soluble film forming polymer, a polyvinyl alcohol, and a humectant such as propylene glycol. Surfactant may be added to the liquid base composition so that, when the composition is dried into sheet form, the sheet will generate foam when exposed to water and have cleansing properties. Skin care ingredients may also be added to the base composition in addition to or in place of the surfactant. Volatile alcohols or hydrocarbons may also be incorporated into the liquid base composition to facilitate drying of the composition to form the flexible sheet product.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain an antibacterial agent, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic and/or cationic cosurfactant, an optional polymeric thickener, and water.