Sulfoperoxycarboxylic acids, their preparation and methods of use as bleaching and antimicrobial agents
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsLi Junzhong, Richard Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
Claims22
A method of bleaching, disinfecting and/or cleaning a hard surface comprising:
- contacting said surface with a composition comprising:
- (a) a compound according to one or more of the following formulas:
- or salts or esters thereof
- and
- thereafter;
- rinsing said surface.
A method of bleaching, disinfecting and/or cleaning ware comprising:
- contacting said ware with a composition comprising:
- (a) one or more of the following:
- Or salts or esters thereof in a dish machine and thereafter rinsing the same.
A method of bleaching, disinfecting and/or cleaning textiles and other fabrics comprising;
- contacting said textiles and/or fabrics with the composition comprising:
- (a) a compound according to one or more of the following formulas:
- or salts or esters thereof, and thereafter;
- rising said surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.