Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsJunzhong Li, Richard K. Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. LaScotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
Claims16
A use composition generated from a concentrate comprising:
- (a) about 1 wt-% to about 5 wt-% of a compound according to the following:
- a sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid, wherein the sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid is:
- and mixtures thereof;
- (b) about 1 wt % to about 10 wt-% of a C1 to C4 carboxylic acid;
- (c) about 1 wt-% to about 10 wt-% of a C5 to C11 carboxylic acid;
- and
- (d) about 10 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of an oxidizing agent.
A method of treating a food product comprising:
- a) providing a composition comprising a sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid, wherein the sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid is:
- and mixtures thereof, and thereafter;
- b) contacting a food product with the composition.
A method of treating a manufacturing surface comprising:
- a) providing a composition comprising a sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid, wherein the sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid is:
- and mixtures thereof, and thereafter;
- b) contacting a manufacturing surface with the composition.
A method of treating a soft surface comprising:
- a) providing a composition comprising a sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid, wherein the sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid is:
- and mixtures thereof, and thereafter;
- b) contacting a soft surface with the composition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.