Abstract: The present invention provides a topical composition including a topical analgesic, a viscosity increasing agent, a humectant, an emollient, and an emulsifier. The topical composition is substantially free of volatile alcohol. Additionally, the present invention includes methods of relieving pain. The methods include topically applying to an exterior skin portion of the user's body in need of pain treatment a composition including a topical analgesic, a viscosity increasing agent, a humectant, an emollient, and an emulsifier.

Abstract: Laundry sanitizing composition to provide improved reduction in bacteria during a laundry washing process comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and a C4-8 organic tricarboxylic hydroxy acid. Also, a method for adding a laundry sanitizing composition to a laundry washing process comprising the steps of adding a dose of from about 30 to about 180 ml of a liquid composition to the fabric softener compartment of an automatic washing machine.

Abstract: Aqueous liquid topical compositions for topical application to a human or animal body, particularly to a human body and most particularly to the skin which compositions comprise a) 0.001% wt to 1% wt surfactant, b) at least one carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, and wherein the aqueous liquid compositions are at pH of about 4.7 or less and which provide effective sanitization against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria and is well tolerated by the skin, even after repeated use. Also provided are a dispenser and a disposable wipe containing a composition of the invention, the topical use of a composition of the invention to provide an antimicrobial benefit to skin and/or hair, and a method for providing an antimicrobial benefit to skin and/or hair by topically applying a composition of the invention.