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US 10,576,180 B2Granted
Disinfection of a contaminated environment
AssigneeGB Sciences LLC
InventorsPhilip Caunt, Deborah Williams
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Abstract
A formulation to reduce the numbers of bacteria, particularly Gram positive bacteria, in a space such as a waste disposal bin, via the vapour phase, and active over a long period, typically several weeks. The product comprises one or more essential oils or essential oil components plus a mixture of volatile and non-volatile solvents, on a carrier such as a non-woven, sintered plastic or cardboard.
Claims7
A vapour-producing composition for disinfection of a space via the vapour phase, comprising:
- an essential oil component, an essential oil and a mixture of a volatile solvent and a non-volatile solvent absorbed on a carrier,
- wherein the weight ratio of volatile to non-volatile solvent is in the range 10:1 to 1:1,
- wherein the essential oil component is cinnamic aldehyde and the essential oil is cinnamon leaf oil;
- the volatile solvent is iso-propanol;
- the non-volatile solvent is monopropylene glycol,
- wherein when absorbed on the carrier, the composition permits release of the active vapour over a period of up to four weeks.
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