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US 2013/0096202 A1Published application
Disinfecting and sterilising solutions
AssigneeGx Labs Holdings Limited
InventorJohn Toft
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Abstract
The present invention relates to disinfecting and sterilising solutions containing glutaraldehyde. In particular, the invention provides solutions which are stabilised through the use of a unique combination of additives, including a bioflavonoid antioxidant (or other phenolic antioxidant) and an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant.
Claims14
1-13. (canceled)
A disinfecting and sterilising composition comprising:
- from 0.05 to 45% (w/w) glutaraldehyde;
- an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant;
- a buffer effective to maintain the composition in the pH range 5 to 7;
- and
- a bioflavonoid antioxidant or other phenolic antioxidant.
2 more elements
A method of increasing the biocidal activity of a glutaraldehyde-containing disinfectant and sterilising composition, comprising:
- providing a bioflavonoid antioxidant or other phenolic antioxidant and an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant;
- and
- using the bioflavonoid antioxidant or other phenolic antioxidant and the alkyl polyglucoside surfactant to increase the biocidal activity of the glutaraldehyde-containing disinfectant and sterilising composition.
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