Abstract: An antiseptic formulation capable of providing antimicrobial properties over an extended period of time is disclosed. The formulation includes chelated metal ions and a fixative polymer with the capacity to bond the chelated metal ions to the skin. This fixative polymer, polyquaternium-69 has the ability to bond chelated metal ions, and other types of antimicrobial agents, to the skin for periods of hours or days depending on the conditions in which it is used. An antiseptic liquid formulation can be integrated in a soap product and a spray product. An antiseptic gel formulation is further disclosed.