Abstract: Germicidal compositions containing at least one carboxylic acid combined with at least one nonionic or anionic surfactant, and methods of using the compositions for treatment or prevention of infectious hoof diseases are disclosed. The germicidal compositions remain active in the presence of manure, which eliminates the need to pre-clean the hooves before use. The compositions have particular utility for treating or preventing papillomatous digital dermatitis, interdigital phlegmon, interdigital dermatitis, laminitis, white line disease, heel erosion and other hoof diseases.

Abstract: A liquid antimicrobial composition comprising an organic acid and one or more anionic surfactants is disclosed. In one embodiment, the organic acid is lactic acid and the anionic surfactant is sodium octane sulfonate. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial solution is formulated as a teat dip for lactating animals, particularly cows. In other embodiments, the antimicrobial compositions may be used in personal care, hard surface care including hard surface disinfection in households, food processing, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, showers, or topically as hand soaps, surgical scrubs, and hoof disease mitigators.

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: Use of a liquid composition comprising at least two agents selected from lactic acid, salicylic acid, benzyl alcohol, and/or low molecular weight aliphatic alcohol having less than five carbon atoms for the manufacture of an antimicrobial solution is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial solution is formulated as a teat dip for lactating animals, particularly cows. The composition may be used as a prophylactic treatment or for wound healing, and is particularly useful against mastitis. The antimicrobial compositions may be used in personal care, hard surface care including hard surface disinfection in households, food processing, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, showers, or topically as hand soaps, surgical scrubs, and hoof disease mitigators.

Abstract: Liquid, shelf-stable alkaline cleaning compositions with chlorine bleach comprising a chlorine bleach capable of forming a hypochlorite in water, a bleach stabilizer selected from the group consisting of compounds having at least one NH— or NH2— moiety capable of reacting with the hypochlorite to form NCl—, NHCl— or NCl2— compounds, and from about 5-50% by weight of a metal hydroxide. Compositions according to the present invention are highly alkaline preferably presenting a pH of at least about 11.5. The compositions provide sustained hypochlorite bleach functionality and long term bleach stability even in the presence of surfactants. The bleach compositions are useful in cleaning and sanitizing household, institutional, and industrial hard surfaces including clean-in-place systems and food processing equipment.

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.