Antiseptic based on bispyridinium alkanes
AssigneeL'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
InventorsSabine Behrends, Andreas Dettmann, Mona Golombiewski, Elke Kassens
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Abstract
An antimicrobially effective composition includes a) at least 0.15% by weight of bispyridinium alkane, b) at least 3.5% by weight of humectant and c) water. Upon dilution with water, the composition produces a solution with an osmolality of from 230 to 350 mOsmol/kg and is free from surfactant. It is used as an antiseptic and is suitable for use in a method for the disinfection of injured or uninjured skin of a human being or animal, preference being given to use in the case of newborns, in particular those born prematurely.
Claims13
An antimicrobially effective composition comprising for 100% by weight:
- a) between 0.15% and 5% by weight of bispyridinium alkane,
- b) between 5% and 20% by weight of humectant and
- c) Water,
- where the composition:
- is free from surfactant and wherein the composition is free of aliphatic alcohol and aromatic alcohol.
A method for the disinfection of injured or uninjured skin of a human being or animal, which comprises applying to the skin an effective amount of a solution comprising, for 100% by weight:
- a) 0.001% to 1% by weight of bispyridinium alkane,
- b) between 5% to 20% by weight of humectants, and
- c) water,
- where the solution:
- (i) has an osmolality of from 230 to 350 mOsmol/kg and
- (ii) is free from surfactant and wherein the composition is free of aliphatic alcohol and aromatic alcohol.
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