Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning formulation comprising a cleaning agent and an insect growth regulator (IGR) and to a method for indoor control of household insects comprising applying a cleaning formulation comprising a cleaning agent and an insect growth regulator (IGR).

Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.

Abstract: A method of making an aqueous ozone solution for an industrial cleaning system is described. The method includes providing a reaction vessel for entraining ozone gas in an aqueous solution. The reaction vessel includes a conical-shaped surface having a two or more edges or ridges. The conical-shaped surface defines an interior, and two or more edges or ridges are in contact with the interior. The reaction vessel is in fluidic communication with a supply of water. The reaction vessel is in fluidic communication with a supply of a first aqueous ozone solution. The first aqueous ozone solution is directed to the conical-shaped surface. Water is directed to the conical-shaped surface, and the water and the first aqueous ozone solution are mixed to form a second aqueous ozone solution.

Abstract: A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container.

Abstract: An antiseptic cleaning agent, generally, comprising chlorhexidine acetate and a solvent, such as an alcohol and/or water. The chlorhexidine acetate acts as a highly effective biocide. Additionally, the chlorhexidine acetate allows the cleaning agent to dry without leaving a tacky residue. Where the cleaning agent comprises one or more alcohols, the alcohols may comprise any suitable alcohols, including lower alcohols having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as ethanol and isopropanol. In addition to chlorhexidine acetate, the cleaning agent optionally comprises another non-alcohol biocide, such as triclosan. The cleaning agent can be used in any suitable manner. For instance, the cleaning agent may be impregnated in an absorbent material, such as a towelette, swabstick, or gauze. Additionally, the absorbent material may comprise a positively charged or a non-ionic substance, such as polypropylene or polyester.

Abstract: Non-chlorinated concentrated acid detergent compositions and methods for using the same are provided. More particularly, the acid detergents comprise a quantity of a fatty alkyl-1,3-diaminopropane or salt thereof and optionally alkylsulfonic acid. The detergents form the basis for an all-in-one cleaning, sanitizing, and descaling composition for use on soiled surfaces, particularly surfaces contaminated with milk soils and other food soils.

Abstract: Non-chlorinated concentrated acid detergent compositions and methods for using the same are provided. More particularly, the acid detergents comprise a quantity of a fatty alkyl-1,3-diaminopropane or salt thereof and optionally alkylsulfonic acid. The detergents form the basis for an all-in-one cleaning, sanitizing, and descaling composition for use on soiled surfaces, particularly surfaces contaminated with milk soils and other food soils.

Abstract: A low pH disinfectant composition comprises an aqueous composition of a phenolic compound, an organic acid, and/or a dispersing surfactant and/or solvent. The disinfectant solution can be concentrated, or more preferably diluted ready to use, and is very effective in eradicating fungi including Aspergillus niger.

Abstract: A surface-active composition is described which comprises (a) from 0.01 to 90% by weight of a mixture of a microbicidal active ingredient of (a1) a diphenyl ether compound and (a2) a phenol derivative, (b) from 0 to 50% by weight of one or more hydrotropic agents, (c) from 0 to 80% by weight of one or more synthetic detergents or of a soap or of combinations of the mentioned substances and/or of a salt of a saturated and/or unsaturated C8–C22 fatty acid, (d) from 0 to 50% by weight of an alcohol, (e) from 0 to 50% by weight of typical ingredients for cleaning and disinfectant compositions and optionally (f) tap water or deionised water ad 100%. The compositions are used for the antimicrobial treatment of human skin and hair, of hard surfaces and of textile fibre materials.

Abstract: Antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions that effectively clean and reduce microorganisms on a surface without resulting in unacceptable filming and/or streaking residue on the surface, generally comprise (a) cationic antimicrobial active; (b) nitrogen-containing polymer; and (c) surfactant. Preferred antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions for use in no-rinse cleaning methods comprise (a) from about 0.001% to about 0.5%, by weight of the composition, of surfactant; (b) cationic antimicrobial active; and (c) nitrogen-containing polymer. Methods of cleaning and reducing microorganisms on hard surfaces comprises contacting the surfaces with such compositions and preferably allowing the compositions to dry on the surface without rinsing the composition from the surface using water or other rinsing solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a of disinfecting and/or cleaning a hard-surface with a composition comprising a biguanide antimicrobial agent, an essential oil or an active thereof and an organic acid or a salt thereof whereby immediate and/or long lasting disinfecting benefits are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sanitizing composition including (a) a sanitizing effective amount of an antimicrobial agent, (b) a water-soluble silicone, (c) a humectant selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, glycerin, and mixtures thereof, and (d) water. This sanitizing composition is preferably substantially free of alcohol and more preferably contains less than about 0.5 or 1% by weight of alcohol, based upon 100% by weight of total composition. The hand sanitizer of the present invention is non-flammable, disinfects and/or sanitizes surfaces rapidly, and quickly dries after application. Another embodiment is a method of disinfecting and/or sanitizing a surface which comprises applying the aforementioned hand sanitizer composition to the surface. In particular, the hand sanitizer composition may be topically applied to hands, face and other surfaces of the body to disinfect and sanitize the same.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous biocide system comprising: at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible biocidal agent, and at least a polyorganosiloxane with water-soluble or water-dispersible functions. The invention also concerns the use of the system for disinfecting hard surfaces, or a method for disinfecting hard surfaces using the system, with controlled release of the biocide when contacted with an aqueous medium of a hard surface whereon the aqueous medium has been deposited and dried.

Abstract: An abrasive cleaning composition comprises abrasive particles, preferable of a soluble abrasive, cationic or non ionic surfactants and a quaternary ammonium antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 50%.

Abstract: The invention provides a biocidal concentrate including zinc pyridinethione; and a second biocide selected to be biocidally effective in a pH range complementary to zinc pyridinethione. The second biocide may be an aromatic halogenated phenol such as triclosan, dichlorophen and trichlorcarban. The invention also provides biocidal cleaning devices and plastic materials and methods of manufacture thereof.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, and water.

Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which are especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil without leaving streaks which contains a mixture of at least one nonionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, and water.

Abstract: An antidandruff composition for treating the hair and scalp combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific antidandruff agent and at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1-C6 alkyl acrylate and a C1-C6 alkyl methacrylate; a monomer (b) chosen from a heterocyclic vinyl compound containing at least one nitrogen or sulphur atom, a (meth)acrylamide, a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl (meth)acrylate, and a mono- or di(C1-C4)alkylamino(C1-C4)alkyl(meth)acrylamide, a monomer (c) chosen from a urethane produced by reaction between a monoethylenic unsaturated isocyanate and a nonionic surfactant, a copolymerizable ethylenic surfactant monomer, a surfactant monomer of urea type, an allyl ether containing alkylenoxy groups, and a nonionic monomer of urethane type.

Abstract: An alcohol based antibacterial liquid formulation with high lathering properties, containing an antibacterial agent, an anionic surfactant, moisturizers, skin conditioners, and a high level of alcohol for frequent use in disinfecting the hands and body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mild, lathering formulation having high content of a low carbon alcohol, an antibacterial agent and at the same time, having an anionic surfactant to make it lather. The formulation is designed to be used with water to enhance the lathering of the solution, while disinfecting at the same time.

Abstract: A detergent additive is described, which comprises at least one swellable layered silicate, an antimicrobial active substance and a surfactant and, optionally, an alkali salt. This detergent additive is distinguished in that it protects the antimicrobial active substance from oxidation by the bleaches which are usually present in detergents and in that said active substance is only released during the washing process.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a polyhydric solvent, a hydrotrope, a surfactant, an optional antibacterial agent, and water.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting attachment of germs to the skin which comprises applying to the skin a composition comprising: (a) a skin cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants; (b) a silicone in amounts effective to inhibit attachment of germs to the skin, and rinsing said composition from the skin.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 50%.

Abstract: Novel clear solutions or gels containing a volatile hydrocarbon, surfactants and a polyalkylene oxide block copolymer coupling agent do not separate, but rather due to solubilization of the volatile hydrocarbon by the coupling agent, provide acceptable consumer products.

Abstract: Liquid skin cleansing compositions comprising (1) mild surfactant systems; (2) 0.5% to 9% by wt. of a hydroxy carboxylic compound or compounds which buffer the pH of the composition; (3) an antibacterial agent and (4) 1% to 99% water to potentiate the bactericidal activity are provided.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprisinga) an anionic surfactant or mixtures thereof in cleansing effective quantities,b) a primary ethoxylated alcohol of the structure R(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OH wherein R is an average alkyl of about 10 to about 14 carbon atoms, inclusive, and n is an average number of about 6 to about 10,c) a carbanilide antibacterial agent present in an antibacterial effective amount but no more than about 2 wt. % of the composition, the quantity of component c being in a wt. ratio to component b of about 1 to 6 to about 1 to 15, andd) the balance being water.