# US 9,775,346 B1 · Hand sanitizer composition and method of manufacture > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,775,346 B1 - Document ID: US9775346B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 15/088,553 - Filed: 2016-04-01 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Granted: 2017-10-03 - Earliest claimed: 2016-04-01 - Assignees: Roger Wilson - Applicants: Glenn Mouser - Inventors: Glenn Mouser - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9775346B1 ## CPC - A01N 33/12: Quaternary ammonium compounds - A01N 25/02: containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents - A01N 39/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing aryloxy- or arylthio-aliphatic or cycloaliphatic compounds, containing the group [IMAGE cpc-sch-A01N-0940.gif] or [IMAGE cpc-sch-A01N-0941.gif], e.g. phenoxyethylamine, phenylthio-acetonitrile, phenoxyacetone - A61K 8/342: {Alcohols having more than seven atoms in an unbroken chain} - A61K 8/365: Hydroxycarboxylic acids; Ketocarboxylic acids - A61K 8/41: Amines - A61K 8/416: {Quaternary ammonium compounds (A61K8/35 takes precedence)} - A61Q 17/005: {Antimicrobial preparations} - A61Q 19/007: {Preparations for dry skin} - A61Q 19/10: Washing or bathing preparations - A61K 2800/596: Mixtures of surface active compounds - A61K 2800/74: Biological properties of particular ingredients - 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 - A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D) - A61Q: SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS ## Abstract A hand sanitizing composition and a method of manufacture, wherein the composition includes a solvent from about 78% to about 96% by weight sufficient to operate as a carrier and solvent. The composition includes tetrasodium EDTA and/or Sodium Citrate from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight to operate as a buffer, stabilizer and chelating agent. The composition includes a humectant selected from the group of humectants consisting of: Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteryl Alcohol, and Steryl Alcohol from about 1.5% to about 5.5% by weight to emulsify, thicken and lubricate. The composition includes an emollient from about 0.1% to about 3.2% by weight and an antioxidant vitamin from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight. The composition includes a soothing agent in a therapeutically significant amount and a conditioner. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A hand sanitizing composition, comprising: a. water from about 78% to about 96% by weight sufficient to operate as a carrier and solvent for the composition; b. tetrasodium EDTA and/or Sodium Citrate from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight to operate as a buffer, stabilizer and chelating agent; c. a humectant selected from the group of humectants consisting of: Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteryl Alcohol, and Steryl Alcohol from about 1.5% to about 5.5% by weight to emulsify, thicken and lubricate; d. an emollient from about 0.1% to about 3.2% by weight; e. an antioxidant vitamin from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight; f. a soothing agent; g. a conditioner selected from the group of conditioners consisting of: Stearylkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride and Cetrimonium Chloride from an amount of about 0.1% to about 3.1% by weight; h. a non-ionic surfactant from about 0.02% to about 7.9% by weight; i. a preservative from about 0.1% to about 1.8% by weight; and j. a sanitizer selected from the group of sanitizers consisting of: Benzalkonium Chloride and Benzathonium Chloride from an amount of about 0.01% to about 0.13% by weight sufficient to sanitize hands during the use of the composition. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, further comprising a biostatic antimicrobial. ### Claim 3 A hand sanitizing composition, consisting of: a. a solvent from about 78% to about 96% by weight sufficient to operate as a carrier and solvent for the composition; b. tetrasodium EDTA and/or Sodium Citrate from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight to operate as a buffer, stabilizer and chelating agent; c. a humectant selected from the group of humectants consisting of: Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteryl Alcohol, and Steryl Alcohol from about 1.5% to about 5.5% by weight to emulsify, thicken and lubricate; d. an emollient from about 0.1% to about 3.2% by weight; e. an antioxidant vitamin from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight; f. a soothing agent; g. a conditioner selected from the group of conditioners consisting of: Stearylkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride and Cetrimonium Chloride from an amount of about 0.1% to about 3.1% by weight; h. a non-ionic surfactant from about 0.02% to about 7.9% by weight; i. a preservative from about 0.1% to about 1.8% by weight; and j. a sanitizer selected from the group of sanitizers consisting of: Benzalkonium Chloride and Benzathonium Chloride from an amount of about 0.01% to about 0.13% by weight sufficient to sanitize hands during the use of the composition. ### Claim 4 A method of manufacturing a hand sanitizer, comprising the steps of: a. mixing together in a vessel, using heat as needed: i. a solvent from about 78% to about 96% by weight sufficient to operate as a carrier and solvent for the composition; and ii. tetrasodium EDTA and/or Sodium Citrate from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight to operate as a buffer, stabilizer and chelating agent; b. then adding the following ingredients and homogenizing: iii. a humectant selected from the group of humectants consisting of: Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteryl Alcohol, and Steryl Alcohol from about 1.5% to about 5.5% by weight to emulsify, thicken and lubricate; iv. an emollient from about 0.1% to about 3.2% by weight; v. an antioxidant vitamin from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight; vi. a soothing agent; vii. a conditioner selected from the group of conditioners consisting of: Stearylkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride and Cetrimonium Chloride from an amount of about 0.1% to about 3.1% by weight; viii. a non-ionic surfactant from about 0.02% to about 7.9% by weight; and ix. a preservative from about 0.1% to about 1.8% by weight; and c. then adding, sufficiently slowly while mixing to prevent undesired effects, a sanitizer selected from the group of sanitizers consisting of: Benzalkonium Chloride and Benzathonium Chloride from an amount of about 0.01% to about 0.13% by weight sufficient to sanitize hands during the use of the composition. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the alcohol content of the composition is limited to no greater than 5.5% by weight. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The composition of claim 2, wherein the alcohol content of the composition is limited to no greater than 5.5% by weight. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the antioxidant comprises an antioxidant selected from the group of antioxidants consisting of Vitamin E Tocopherol and Vitamin A Palmitate. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The composition of claim 7, further comprising a biostatic antimicrobial. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the emollient comprises an emollient selected from the group of emollients consisting of: Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, and Sorbitan Laurate. ### Claim 10 (depends on 3) The composition of claim 3, wherein the alcohol content of the composition is limited to no greater than 5.5% by weight. ### Claim 11 (depends on 3) The composition of claim 3, wherein the emollient consists of one or more emollients selected from the group of emollients consisting of: Dimethicone Octyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, and Sorbitan Laurate. ### Claim 12 (depends on 3) The composition of claim 3, wherein the solvent consists of water. ### Claim 13 (depends on 3) The composition of claim 3, wherein the solvent is water. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The composition of claim 10, wherein the solvent is water. ### Claim 15 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein the alcohol content of the composition is limited to no greater than 5.5% by weight. ### Claim 16 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein the solvent is water. ### Claim 17 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, further comprising adding a biostatic anti-microbial. ### Claim 18 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein the antioxidant comprises an antioxidant selected from the group of antioxidants consisting of Vitamin E Tocopherol and Vitamin A Palmitate.