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US 8,007,819 B2Granted
Methods for deactivating allergens and preventing disease
AssigneeThe Clorox Company
InventorsElias Shaheen, Steven Bromberg, Vicki Friedman, Jennifer Fung-Sepulveda, Jennifer J. Julian
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Abstract
This invention relates to articles of manufacture containing liquid compositions of hypohalous acid or hypohalous acid salt for deactivating allergens and preventing diseases on hard surfaces, soft surfaces and in the air. The articles of manufacture contain usage instructions with health claims. This invention also includes methods of instructing the public and promoting the use of these compositions.
Claims2
A method of sanitizing food contact surfaces comprising:
- a. applying a liquid composition at pH 6 to 7.5 comprising 40 to 80 ppm of an allergen deactivating agent selected from the group consisting of a hypohalous acid, a hypohalous acid salt, and a combination thereof to a food contact surface;
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- b. sanitizing the surface with respect to bacteria selected from the group consisting of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, E.coli, and combinations thereof;
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- wherein the food contact surface is a kitchen surface.
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A method of sanitizing food contact surfaces comprising:
- a. applying a liquid composition at pH 6 to 7.5 comprising 40 to 80 ppm of an allergen deactivating agent selected from the group consisting of a hypohalous acid, a hypohalous acid salt, and a combination thereof to a food contact surface;
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- b. sanitizing the surface with respect to bacteria selected from the group consisting of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, E.coli, and combinations thereof;
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- wherein the food contact surface is a counter top.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.