# US 8,541,356 B2 · Water-activated “green” multi-functional wipe > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,541,356 B2 - Document ID: US8541356B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/624,113 - Filed: 2009-11-23 - Published: 2010-04-29 - Granted: 2013-09-24 - Earliest claimed: 2009-11-23 - Assignees: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. - Applicants: Marie-Esther Saint Victor - Inventors: Marie-Esther Saint Victor - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8541356B2 ## CPC - C11D 1/146: {Sulfuric acid esters} - A01N 25/34: Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other sub-group of this main group - A01N 59/16: Heavy metals; Compounds thereof - A01N 65/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof (containing compounds of determined constitution A01N27/00 - A01N59/00) - C11D 1/662: {Carbohydrates or derivatives} - C11D 3/1206: {free metals, e.g. aluminium grit or flakes} - C11D 3/2075: {Carboxylic acids-salts thereof} - C11D 3/382: Vegetable products, e.g. soya meal, wood flour, sawdust - C11D 3/48: Medical, disinfecting agents, disinfecting, antibacterial, germicidal or antimicrobial compositions - C11D 17/049: {Cleaning or scouring pads; Wipes} - C11D: DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL - A01N: PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ## Abstract Multi-functional wipes with desirable ecological profiles and improved performances are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a cleaning composition, a disinfecting/sanitizing composition, and an optional fragrance composition releasably associated with the substrate. The compositions may be separated from one another and may be impregnated in or coated on distinct sections of the substrate. Unlike “wet” wipes preloaded with a dilute cleaning liquid, the disclosed wipes may be substantially dry and water-activated just prior to its application on a target surface. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cleaning wipe comprising: a substrate having at least a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section each being physically distinct regions of the substrate; a cleaning composition releasably associated with the first section, the cleaning composition comprising a green surfactant; and a disinfecting/sanitizing composition releasably associated with the second section, the disinfecting/sanitizing composition comprising a green disinfecting/sanitizing agent, wherein the first and second sections are positioned relative to each other to prevent contact between the cleaning composition and the disinfecting/sanitizing composition when the cleaning wipe is substantially free of water. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein the substrate is made of a fiber material selected from the group of natural fibers, naturally derived fibers, synthetic fibers, and blends thereof. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein the wipe has a Natural Index of at least 95%. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein the wipe is substantially free of water. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein the green surfactant is selected from the group consisting of green nonionic surfactants, green anionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The wipe of claim 5, wherein the green surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkylpolyglycosides, sodium coco sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein the green disinfecting/sanitizing agent is selected from the group consisting of colloidal silver, organic acids, essential oils, and mixtures thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The wipe of claim 7, wherein the organic acids are selected from the group consisting of citric acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, ferulic acid, and mixtures thereof. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, further comprising a natural fragrance composition releasably associated with the substrate, the natural fragrance composition being separated from the cleaning composition and the disinfecting/sanitizing composition. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein the cleaning composition further comprises a green linker. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The wipe of claim 10, wherein the green linker is selected from the group consisting of hexadecanol, glyceryl monooleate, hexyl glucose, and mixtures thereof. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein at least one of the cleaning and disinfecting/sanitizing compositions is coated onto the substrate. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The wipe of claim 1, wherein at least one of the cleaning and disinfecting/sanitizing compositions is impregnated into the substrate. ### Claim 14 A cleaning wipe comprising: a substrate having physically distinct first and second sections; a cleaning composition releasably associated with the first section, the cleaning composition comprising a green surfactant; and a disinfecting/sanitizing composition releasably associated with the second section that is separate from the first section, the disinfecting/sanitizing composition comprising a green disinfecting/sanitizing agent, wherein the first and second sections are positioned relative to each other to prevent contact between the cleaning composition and the disinfecting/sanitizing composition when the cleaning wipe is substantially free of water, and wherein the wipe has a Natural Index of at least 99%. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The wipe of claim 14, wherein the wipe is substantially free of water. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The wipe of claim 14, wherein the substrate further comprises a distinct third section and wherein the wipe further comprises a natural fragrance composition releasably associated with the third section. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The wipe of claim 14, wherein the cleaning composition further comprises a green linker selected from the group consisting of hexadecanol, glyceryl monooleate, hexyl glucose, and mixtures thereof.