Active halogen antimicrobial composition and method of use
AssigneeLonza Ltd.
InventorsJoseph Kimler, Steven J. Colby, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
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AssigneeLonza Ltd.
InventorsJoseph Kimler, Steven J. Colby, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
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Disclosed is an antimicrobial composition containing an active halogen-containing component having a source of an active halogen and having an elevated pH, which is mixed with an acidic component. An acidic component is added in an amount to the active halogen-containing component to reduce the pH of the antimicrobial composition. When the pH of the active halogen-containing composition is reduced, the resulting composition has been discovered to be effective as a disinfectant and, particularly, as a sporicide. Application methods for applying the composition are also described.
An antimicrobial composition comprising,
The antimicrobial composition according to claim, 1, wherein the active halogen comprises active chlorine, active bromine or active iodine.
The antimicrobial composition according to claim 21, wherein the total active halogen concentration in the composition is between about 500 and 10,000 ppm on a Cl2 equivalent basis.
The antimicrobial composition according to claim 22, wherein the total active halogen concentration in the composition is between about 4,000 and 8,000 ppm on a Cl2 equivalent basis.
A two-part antimicrobial composition comprising
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.