Abstract: There is provided methods for inhibiting the activity of enveloped viruses, treatment of viral infections and method inactivating sperm. There is provided articles for use in these methods.

Abstract: A process for enhancing oral hygiene by reducing oral microflora and for inhibiting the formation of dental plaque in a subject by applying to the oral cavity a composition containing 0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher alkyl-N-sulfobetaine having the structure ##STR1## where R is a higher alkyl group of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms and b) 0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, a higher alkyl-N,N-dihydroxylethylamine oxide, or an acylamide t-amine oxide having the respective structures: ##STR2## wherein R is a higher alkyl of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, or mixtures of said amine oxides.

Abstract: Antiinfective water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsions comprising amphoteric surfactants of betaines and amine oxides, hydrophobic materials and emulsion aids.

Abstract: There is provided methods for inhibiting the activity of enveloped viruses, treatment of viral infections and method inactiviting sperm. There is provided articles for use in these methods.

Abstract: A process for enhancing oral hygiene by reducing oral microflora and for inhibiting the formation of dental plaque by applying, to the oral cavity a composition containing (a)0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher acyl-N-betaine having the structure ##STR1## where R is a higher alkyl group of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, or mixtures thereof, and (b) 0.

Abstract: High viscosity fluids comprising amphoteric surfactants and Type A gelatin. These compositions can be used in shampoos, dentrifices and cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A process for enhancing oral hygiene by reducing oral microflora and for inhibiting the formation of dental plaque by applying, to the oral cavity, a composition containing(a) 0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher alkyl-N-betaine, having the structure ##STR1## wherein N is a higher alkyl group of from 10-18 carbon atoms, and (b) 0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher alkyl-N, N-dimethylamine, having the structure ##STR2## wherein R is a higher alkyl group of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, and (c) acid in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the composition from 4.5 to 7.5 when measured in an aqueous solution of components (a) and (b) in a orally acceptable carrier.

Abstract: There is provided an antimicrobial composition of low toxicity having enhanced gram positive and gram negative activity and consists essentially of:(a) an alkyl-N-sulfobetaine (0.1 part-40.0 parts, by weight),(b) an alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, an alkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylamine oxide, or an acylamido t-amine oxide (0.1 part-40.0 parts, by weight), and(c) a protonating agent, such as hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the overall composition to about 5.5 or below.The composition exhibits skin degerming, cleansing, and deodorizing properties and, particularly, its use exhibits long term inhibition of body odor.

Abstract: There are provided antimicrobial compositions of the low toxicity having enhanced activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as fungi or protozoa and consists essentially of:(a) an alkylimidazolium betaine in amounts up to 40 parts, by weight, and(b) an alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, an alkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylamine oxide, or an acrylamido t-amine oxide in amounts up to 40 parts, by weight.The composition exhibits skin degerming, cleansing, and deodorizing properties and, particularly, its use exhibits long term inhibition of body odor.

Abstract: There are provided antimicrobial compositions of the low toxicity having enhanced activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as fungi or protozoa and consists essentially of:(a) an alkyl-N-betaine in amounts up to 40 parts, by weight,(b) an alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, an alkyl-N,N-dihydroxy-ethylamine oxide, or an acylamido t-amine oxide in amounts up to 40 parts, by weight, and(c) a protonating agent, such as hydrochloric acid, acetic acid or citric acid in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the overall composition to from about 4.0 to about 5.5.The composition exhibits skin degerming, cleansing, and deodorizing properties and, particularly, its use exhibits long term inhibition of body odor.

Abstract: There is provided an antimicrobial composition of low toxicity having enhanced gram positive and gram negative activity and comprises:(a) an acyl-N-betaine (0.1 part - 40.0 parts, by weight),(b) an alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, an alkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylamine oxide, or an acylamido t-amine oxide (0.1 part - 40.0 parts, by weight), and(c) a protonating agent, such as hydrochloric acid, acetic acid or citric acid in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the overall composition to about 5.5 or below.The composition exhibits deodorizing properties and, particularly, its use exhibits long term inhibition of body odor.

Abstract: There is provided an antimicrobial composition of low toxicity having enhanced gram positive and gram negative activity and consists essentially of:A. An alkylsubstituted alanine (0.1 part - 40.0 parts, by weight),B. an alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, an alkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylamine or an acylamido t-amine oxide (0.1 part - 40.0 parts, by weight), andC. a protonating agent, such as hydrochloric acid, acetic acid or citric acid, in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the overall composition to about 5.5 or below.The composition exhibits skin degerming, cleansing, and deodorizing properties and, particularly, its use exhibits long term inhibition of body odor.