Antimicrobial compositions containing cationic active ingredients and quaternary sugar derived surfactants
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsAngela R. Eder, Daniel E. Pedersen, Charles A. Hodge
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Abstract
The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′hydroxy-diphenylether), have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.
Claims43
An antimicrobial dermal cleanser comprising:
- (a) a cationic active ingredient;
- (b) a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant;
- (c) a foam boosting surfactant;
- and
- (d) water.
A method of reducing bacterial, microbial, fungicidal or viral population on a dermal tissue of a mammal by contacting the dermal tissue with an antimicrobial composition for a sufficient time to provide substantial bacterial, microbial, fungicidal or viral reduction, the antimicrobial composition comprising:
- (a) a cationic active ingredient;
- (b) a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant;
- (c) a foam boosting surfactant;
- and
- (d) water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.