Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet bowl cleaning composition containing a nonionic surfactant, perfume, disinfecting agent, polymeric viscosity modifier and water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 2, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2002
Assignee:
Colgate Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Harry Aszman, Alison Kugler, Claude Blanvalet
Abstract: A color stable aqueous solution containing a relatively high concentration of sodium o-phenylphenate is described where stabilizing components include an oxygen scavenger and a free radical scavenger. The aqueous solutions of NaOPP prepared according to the present invention exhibit an absorbance at 400 nanometers of at most one-half the absorbance exhibited by untreated solutions after incubation for 72 hours at 44° C. and 4 hours under ultraviolet light. The aqueous solution is useful as a concentrate that can be diluted to a desirable antimicrobial concentration level prior to application.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 26, 2002
Assignee:
The Dow Chemical Company
Inventors:
Tracy L. Young, Charles D. Gartner, Dawn L. Carsten, Richard W. Walter, Jr.
Abstract: There are described concentrated liquid formulations (a) comprising
(a1) 1 to 80% by weight of a microbicidally active ingredient,
(a2) 20 to 99% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and
concentrated liquid formulations (b) comprising
(b1) 5.1 to 30% by weight of microbicidally active ingredient,
(b2) 0 to 80% by weight of sulfonate,
(b3) 1 to 60% by weight of a C1-C11monocarboxylic acid or of a C3-C12di- or -polycarboxylic acid;
(b4) 0 to 90% by weight of a mono- or dihydric alcohol or mixtures thereof, and
water to 100%, it always being necessary for one of the components (b2) or (b4) to be present.
The formulations according to the invention are used as microbicidally active ingredient in cosmetic products, household articles or hand disinfectants, as preservatives in household articles and cosmetic products and as disinfectant and decontamination agent for textile fibre materials or the skin and hard surfaces.
Abstract: Improved stability, liquid enzyme compositions containing an alkylated trypsin and methods involving the combined use of these compositions with an aqueous composition are disclosed for the cleaning or simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting of contact lens. Methods for a daily use regimen are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 1, 1998
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2002
Assignee:
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Inventors:
Bor-Shyue Hong, Bahram Asgharian, Ronald P. Quintana
Abstract: An oil-in-water suspoemulsion system is provided for the delivery of actives for laundering, cleaning or surface treatment, in which the suspoemulsion includes a major portion of water as a continuous phase, at least one Active, and an encapsulate including an oil, and at least first and second nonionic surfactants, the first and second nonionic surfactants having a HLB of at least about 3, the encapsulate substantially completely coating the active and suspending it within the aqueous phase.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 15, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2002
Assignee:
The Clorox Company
Inventors:
Maria G. Ochomogo, Malcolm A. Deleo, Hanneliese S. Selbach
Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for removing biofilms from contaminated surfaces. The compositions minimally comprise a detergent and a salt or a salt-forming acid. Preferably, the compositions comprise a detergent and a salt-forming acid, to provide salts and acids in equilibrium, in such a way that the biofilm is rapidly dismantled and removed in such an environment. The compositions may also comprise a bactericide, for destroying bacteria.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 9, 2001
Publication date:
February 7, 2002
Inventors:
Jean Barbeau, Denis Gravel, Abdelkrim Habi
Abstract: A disinfecting cleaning composition comprising an aqueous solution of a cleansing amount of ammonia which results in the removal of a significant amount of soils and stains when applied to a surface after appropriate dilution, and an amount of a biocidal, nonampholytic quaternary ammonium salt (quat) which is less than that necessary to achieve complete disinfection after dilution in the absence of ammonia.
Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial cleansing compositions that have a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.5 and comprise an antimicrobial agent, an amphoteric surfactant, and 2-pyrrolidone-5 carboxylic acid as a proton donating agent. Also disclosed are corresponding articles of manufacture and methods of cleansing the skin using the described compositions. The compositions are mild to the skin and provide improved antimicrobial benefits to the skin.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2000
Publication date:
January 3, 2002
Inventors:
Kimberly Ann Biedermann, Jeffrey Michael Morgan, Karl Shiqing Wei, Mark Richard Sine, Cheyne P. Thomas, David Edmund Tarantino, Christopher Irwin, Christopher Dean Putman, Peter William Beerse
Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial liquid cleaning formulation comprising about 0.2 to 4 parts of a cationic quaternary ammonium compound; about 2 to 10 parts of one or more nonionic surfactants; and about 1 to 10 parts of a polyfunctional alcohol wherein the weight ratio of nonionic surfactant and polyol to cationic surfactant is at least about 4:1 to about 28:1.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 12, 2001
Publication date:
November 22, 2001
Inventors:
Robert Frederick Peterson, Larry Kent Hall
Abstract: A cleaning and biocidal composition in liquid form comprising a solvent, a polymeric biguanide, a single quaternary ammonium salt, a sequestrant, and at least one surfactant. The composition comprising the solvent including water, the polymeric biguanide including a polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride, the quaternary ammonium salt including a didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, the sequestrant including an amino acid chelating agent selected from the group consisting of: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, or mixtures thereof, the surfactant including a non-ionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant.
Abstract: A cosmetic and/or dermatological composition containing an aqueous phase and a separate oily phase, containing, as preserving agent, poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. The composition is well tolerated by the eyes and stores entirely satisfactorily, while at the same time being in the form of two phases. The composition may be used for cleansing and/or removing make-up from the skin, mucous membranes and/or the eyes, and, most particularly, for removing make-up from sensitive eyes.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable fragrant bleaching block which comprises (a) a bleaching agent having a reduction potential from about −0.7 v to about +0.4 v and (b) an organoleptic effective amount of a fragrant agent which (i) is stable to the bleaching agent, (ii) does not decompose the bleaching agent, and (iii) is not substantially hygroscopic. This invention also pertains to methods for making and employing the stable fragranced bleaching block.
Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.
Abstract: A system for forming and releasing an aqueous peracid solution is disclosed. The system includes a container and a peracid forming composition provided within the container. The container is permeable to the passage of water and aqueous peracid solution. The peracid forming composition includes a peracid precursor and a peroxygen source. Preferably, the peracid forming composition includes a chemical heater capable of releasing heat upon hydration. When placed in water, water enters the container and interacts with the peracid forming composition provided within the container. The water combines with the peracid precursor and peroxygen source to provide an aqueous peracid composition. The presence of a chemical heater within the container provides for the generation of heat within the container which enhances the rate of peracid formation. The peracid solution leaves the container and forms an effective sanitizing amount of sanitizer.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleansing composition based on the composition of lachrymal fluid. The cleansing composition comprises an ionic aqueous base containing one or more electrolytes, a basic protein or amino acid, and optionally, a mucomimetic compound and a lysozyme. The cleansing composition is gentle to both skin and eyes, and is highly effective in removing even transfer-resistant makeup.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2001
Assignee:
Color Access, Inc.
Inventors:
Liliana George, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Daniela Toma, Saul Miklean
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hide-curing additive comprising an effective biocidal amount of an essential oil and a non-ionic surfactant. The improved additive provides an effective cure for the hides, is environmentally safe and economical.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 23, 1998
Publication date:
May 24, 2001
Applicant:
Dana J. Johnson
Inventors:
DANA J. JOHNSON, TERRY L. MCANINCH, FREDERICK W. HOLZHAUER
Abstract: This invention relates to a foaming enzyme composition and delivery method useful for the cleaning and maintenance of moist conditions of the surfaces of soiled instruments, utensils and other devices prior to final cleaning and/or sterilization. The aqueous composition preferably consists of a combination of: (1) an enzyme cleaning solution, (2) foam-building ingredients; (3) a corrosion inhibitor; and (4) an antimicrobial agent. The composition may be dispensed from a pump spray as a stable foam which covers the surfaces of the instrument to be cleaned, and remains on the surface of the instrument for at least 30 minutes, and preferably until the instruments are finally cleaned and sterilized. The composition and delivery method of the present invention is particularly useful for the pre-cleaning of complex medical instruments such as endoscopes.
Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a detectable substance which is relatively stable in the cleaning composition, for indicating whether the cleaning composition has been thoroughly removed from a vessel following a cleaning process. For pharmaceutical applications, the detectable substance is preferably a low-foaming surfactant that is detectable by high performance liquid chromatography at concentrations of around 10 ppm, or less. The surfactant is thus detectable in the same analytical procedure as are traces of pharmaceutical residues which have not been removed from the vessel. The analytical procedure is used to develop a cleaning protocol for future cleaning processes by determining the number of rinses needed for reducing the surfactant, and hence the cleaning product, and also the pharmaceutical residues, in the rinse water to predetermined acceptable levels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 12, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2001
Assignee:
Steris Corporation
Inventors:
Sayed Sadiq Shah, Herb J. Kaiser, Shahin Keller
Abstract: The invention relates to new bleaching and disinfecting compositions containing—based on the composition
(a) 1 to 8% by weight of alkali metal hypochlorites,
(b) 0.1 to 2% by weight of alkali metal hydroxides,
(c) 0.1 to 2% by weight of betaines,
(d) 0.1 to 1% by weight of hydrotropes and
(e) 0.05 to 1% by weight of sequestrants,
with the proviso that the quantities add up to 100% by weight with water and optionally other auxiliaries and additives. The clear compositions are viscoelastic and show inter alia high stability in storage in addition to excellent washing and bleaching performance.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 17, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2001
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
Inventors:
Mercedes Mendoza Cruz, Elisabet de Jorge
Abstract: Compositions than contain from about 1% to about 80% by weight of surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitteronic surfactants, or mixtures thereof; and from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of a mixture of amino acid based polymers, oligomers or copolymers of the general formula (I) wherein the polymer, oligomer, or copolymer contains at least about 5 mole % of one or more amino acids and an organic acid are disclosed. The compositions are useful as fabric treatment agents as they can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2001
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Sherri Lynn Randall, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Eugene Paul Gosselink, LeeAnn Luipold, Bernhard Mohr, Dieter Boeckh, Ralf Norenberg
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: Fully diluted hard surface cleaners are disclosed which are particularly effective on cleaning soap scum. The cleaners contain at least 0.45 eq/kg of a dissolved anion which reacts with calcium ion to form an insoluble salt. The cleaners also contain a particular amine oxide, or a different surfactant in conjunction with a solvent. Preferred embodiments include a bleach, which provide for a cleaner which is effective on soap scum and mold and mildew.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 5, 1996
Date of Patent:
March 13, 2001
Assignee:
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Inventors:
Gary M. Strandburg, Daniel H. Haigh, John M. Gardner, Kevin J. Wagers, Erin D. O'Driscoll
Abstract: A stabilized liquid enzyme preparation containing a cleaning-active enzyme, a solvent selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizer comprising a basic nitrogen compound selected from the group consisting of N,N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)-dodecyl amine, a salt of N,N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)-dodecyl amine, and mixtures thereof. Also, a method of cleaning an article by diluting the stabilized liquid enzyme preparation with water in a weight ratio of enzyme preparation to water of 1:500 to 1:5000 to form a cleaning solution, adding to the cleaning solution 0.01% to 0.2% by weight, based on the weight of cleaning solution, of a buffer concentrate to adjust the pH of the cleaning solution to 7 to 10; and contacting the article with a portion of the cleaning solution to effect cleaning thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 1999
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2001
Assignee:
Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
Inventors:
Siegfried Bragulla, Andreas Potthoff, Wilfried Serve
Abstract: An aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant composition which blooms when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents:
a terpene based solvent;
germicidal cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties;
organic solvent constituent;
a binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl diphenyl solvent and a co-solvent;
one or more nonionic surfactants;
optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agent, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as others known the art and useful in similar compositions; and, the balance being water.
The liquid disinfectant compositions feature good blooming characteristics, particularly good long term blooming retention.
Process for the use of the compositions are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 1998
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2001
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Inventors:
Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz, Minaxi Hemansu Mehta, Ralph Edward Rypkema
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that, when applied to a substrate, forms an adherent, transparent, water insoluble polymeric film on the substrate surface that provides sustained antimicrobial disinfecting action for prolonged periods, without the necessity for reapplication. The coating provides surface disinfecting action by a contact-killing mechanism, and does not release its components into contacting solutions at levels that would result in solution disinfection. The polymeric film formed by the composition of the invention can be removed by treatment with dilute alcoholic base.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 1999
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2001
Assignee:
Surfacine Development Company, LLC
Inventors:
Samuel P. Sawan, Sundar Subramanyam, Alexander Yurkovetskiy
Abstract: Described is An aqueous disinfectant and hard surface cleaning composition comprising:
an effective disinfecting amount of a quaternary ammonium compound;
an effective amount of a spore forming microbial composition; and
an effective water dispersing amount of a surfactant.
The composition is used to clean a hard surface containing a diverse microbial flora. The composition cleans and disinfects by killing off undesirable microorganisms which may be causing offensive odors and leaves behind Bacillus spores which will then germinate and degrade any remaining ongoing residues without creating offensive odors.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 16, 1999
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2001
Assignee:
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
Inventors:
William John Schalitz, Jason J. Welch, Ronald Thomas Cook
Abstract: Disclosed are amphiphilic compounds comprising Formula I:
wherein R1, R2, and R3 are C2-C12 straight or branched alkyl; unsubstituted phenyl, biphenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or C3-C8 cycloalkenyl; or phenyl, biphenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, or C3-C8 cycloalkenyl substituted with one, two, or three C1-C6 straight or branched alkyl groups; or R1 and R2 combined are C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkenyl; or C3-C8 cycloalkyl or C3-C8 cycloalkenyl substituted with one, two, or three C1-C6 straight or branched alkyl groups; one of R4 or R5 is selected from the group consisting of C2-C6-straight or branched alkyl-(dimethyl-N-oxide), alkyl-(dimethylamine), alkyl-(trimethylammonium), alkyl-glucosyl, alkyl-maltosyl, glucosyl, maltosyl, and polyethylene(glycosyl); the other of R4 or R5 is selected from the group consisting of H, C2-C6 straight or branched alkyl or alkenyl, C2-C6-straight or branched alkyl-(dimethyl-N-oxide); alkyl-(dimethylamine), alkyl-(trimethylammonium), alkyl-glucosyl, alkyl-maltosyl, glucos
Abstract: Described is An aqueous disinfectant and hard surface cleaning composition comprising:an effective disinfecting amount of a quaternary ammonium compound;an effective amount of a spore forming microbial composition; andan effective water dispersing amount of a surfactant.The composition is used to clean a hard surface containing a diverse microbial flora. The composition cleans and disinfects by killing off undesirable microorganisms which may be causing offensive odors and leaves behind Bacillus spores which will then germinate and degrade any remaining ongoing residues without creating offensive odors.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 1, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2000
Assignee:
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
Inventors:
William John Schalitz, Jason J. Welch, Ronald Thomas Cook
Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system, one or more amine oxides, one or more nonionic alkylpolyglycosides, water and optionally further conventional additives including pH buffers, dyes, fragrances and the like.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 12, 2000
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Inventors:
Jeanne Marie Weller, Kenneth A. Harrison, Ann Marie Lynch
Abstract: A cleaning gas which is employed to remove an unnecessary deposited material formed in a thin film forming apparatus by thermal decomposition of pentaethoxytantalum or tetraethoxysilane without damaging a reactor, tools, parts and piping of a silicon oxide film-forming apparatus or a tantalum oxide film-forming apparatus. The cleaning gas comprises HF gas and at least one of an oxygen-containing gas, a fluorine gas, a chlorine fluoride gas, a bromine fluoride gas and an iodine fluoride gas.
Abstract: An improvement is described in a cleaning 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 and an amine oxide surfactant, and water.
Abstract: The invention relates to laundry detergents containing lipase and new perfumes and to the new perfumes themselves. Such new perfumes counteract residual malodors of lipase treated laundry. They comprise at least 25% by weight of one or more fragrance materials chosen from: aliphatic ketones with m(olecular) w(eight) between 200 and 350 A(tomic) M(ass) U(nits), aromatic ketones with mw between 150 and 350 AMU, aliphatic aldehydes with mw between 160 and 350 AMU, aromatic aldehydes with mw between 130 and 350 AMU, nitriles with mw between 150 and 350 AMU, condensation products of aldehydes and amines with mw between 190 and 350 AMU, macrocyclic lactones with mw below 350 AMU and aromatic nitromusks, and less than 50% by weight of esters from fatty acids with 1-7 carbon atoms. Preferably they contain more than 30% of the specified fragrance materials and less than 30% of the esters.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 4, 1994
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2000
Assignee:
Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.
Inventors:
John Martin Behan, Keith Douglas Perring, Brian James Willis
Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness and a reduced amount of disinfecting alcohol are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a disinfecting alcohol, a gelling agent, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous aqueous phase of the composition is at least 25%.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 1999
Date of Patent:
October 24, 2000
Assignee:
The Dial Corporation
Inventors:
Timothy J. Taylor, Earl P. Seitz, Jr., Priscilla S. Fox
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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 26, 1999
Date of Patent:
October 10, 2000
Assignee:
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
Inventors:
Myriam Mondin, Claude Blanvalet, Nicole Andries, Didier Dormal
Abstract: Pesticides for the extermination of terrestrial arthropods are disclosed which comprise formulations of a combination of terpenes in aqueous solutions which may be used together with citral. No resistance to the formulations of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body for lice infestation no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the skin, scalp and hairy body parts of humans and animals, sprays for use directly against terrestrial arthropods, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive, amongst others.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 1999
Date of Patent:
October 10, 2000
Assignee:
XiMed Group PLC
Inventors:
Lanny Udell Franklin, Gary David Cunnington, David E. Young
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.
Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for cleaning typically organic beverage and food soils. The cleaning composition is formulated to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from hard surfaces. The formulations of the invention are directed to remove carbohydrate and proteinaceous soils from beverage manufacturing locations such as soils arising in the manufacture of malt beverages, fruit juices, dairy products, etc.
Abstract: The invention discloses handwash or personal wash shampoo compositions comprising surfactant(s), cationic wheat protein and an antibacterial agent. The cationic wheat protein provides enhanced skin feel relative to other proteins.
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%.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 23, 1999
Date of Patent:
August 22, 2000
Assignee:
The Dial Corporation
Inventors:
Timothy J. Taylor, Earl P. Seitz, Jr., Priscilla S. Fox
Abstract: A low odor, aqueous, quick acting cold temperature disinfectant solution primarily useful for medical instruments to disinfect within a half hour or less. The composition comprises a reacting or synergistic combination of hydrogen peroxide and from about 1% to 30% by weight of a carboxylic acid/carboxylate salt buffered solution.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 1998
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2000
Assignee:
Healthpoint, Ltd.
Inventors:
Norman A. Miner, William H. Woller, Edward L. Anderson, David W. Hobson
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 which contains a mixture of a disinfecting agent, a booster agent for the disinfecting agent, an anionic surfactant and a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble cosurfactant, and water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 1999
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2000
Assignee:
Colgate Palmolive Company
Inventors:
Myriam Mondin, Claude Blanvalet, Nicole Andries, Pierre Fonsny, Didier Dormal
Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solvent system which includes glycol mono-n-butyl ether or a binary system including a glycol ether with a linear primary alcohol, and either one or more betaines, or one or more amine oxides as a surfactant constituent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 26, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2000
Assignee:
Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Inventors:
Diane Joyce Burt, Kenneth A. Harrison, Ann Marie Lynch, Jeanne Marie Weller
Abstract: A disinfectant hand wash includes Triclosan and a reduced amount of surfactants in order to reduce skin irritation while maintaining improved activity against Gram negative and Gram positive organisms, including Serratia marcescens. The hand wash includes an effective amount of Triclosan, preferably 0.2-3.0% and a non-aqueous solvent. Hexylene glycol, or a mixture of hexylene glycol and isopropanol as the non-aqueous solvent provide improved efficacy in killing skin-born microbes. The hand wash further includes less than about 10% surfactant, preferably less than 5%. The hand wash further includes a chelating agent, a thickener, a buffering agent, and water.
Abstract: A stable aqueous solution for a hard-surface cleaning detergent comprising a saccharide selected from an alkylsaccharide and an alkenyl-saccharide and an organosilane, wherein said organosilane has at least one hydrolyzable group.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.
Abstract: An improvement is described in compositions which is especially effective in disinfecting the surface being cleaned and in the removal of oily and greasy soil which contains at least one nonionic surfactant, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a water soluble solvent, a bactericide and water.
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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 1998
Date of Patent:
June 6, 2000
Assignee:
Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Mitsuko Fujiwara, Carol Kregler Vincent, Kavssery Ananthapadmanabhan, Virgilio Villa
Abstract: Environmentally-safer resin-solvent compositions are provided which are generally free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The solvent and resin-solvent compositions may replace high-VOC hydrocarbon solvents for use in inks, coatings, adhesives and the like. These novel compositions are negligibly reactive with hydroxyl radicals and therefore are able to reach higher into the atmosphere before decomposing.
Abstract: A high level disinfectant and sterilant solution that is useful to disinfect and sterilize heat-sensitive medical, dental and veterinary devices. The disinfectant solution is a two-part system for mixing just prior to use. The first part comprises glutaraldehyde and a phenolic chemical at a concentration of from about 0.5% w/w to 2.2% w/w, and a second separately contained part that is an activated buffer form of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA). The third part of the system is local potable tap water.
Abstract: Solid sanitizing compositions have advantages over corresponding liquids and powders. A solid sanitizing product can be contained within a plastic bottle with a label indicating that the contents have antimicrobial or deodorizing properties containing a non-flowable solid composition having greater than about 0.02 percent by weight antimicrobial compounds. The preferred solid sanitizing compositions consist essentially of an antimicrobial compound selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium salts, fatty amines and diamines, chlorhexidine gluconate, phenol, derivatives of phenol, parachloro metaxylenol and mixtures thereof, and between 0 and 99.98 percent by weight of a cleaning composition. The solid sanitizing compositions can be effectively used with solid dispensers. The solid dispensers have a bowl with a drain at the bottom and an upward pointing spray nozzle.