Antimicrobial foaming compositions containing cationic active ingredients
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsHilina Emiru, Cheryl A. Littau, Joseph R. Wegner, Daniel E. Pedersen, Mai Le, Amanda L. Wessinger
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Abstract
The antimicrobial foaming composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a cationic compatible surfactant, a foam booster, a foam structure enhancing agent, dermal adjuvants, and a carrier. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agents triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′hydroxy-diphenylether) and lower alcohols. They are also free of anionic surfactants. The foaming compositions have rapid cidal activity, provide stable, copious foam, and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility.
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A foaming antimicrobial dermal cleanser comprising:
- a. a cationic active ingredient;
- b. from about 10 wt. % to about 12.5 wt. % of a cationic compatible surfactant, wherein the cationic compatible surfactant is an alkyl amine oxide and/or an alkyl ether amine oxide;
- c. from about 0.01 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of a foam boosting agent, wherein the foam boosting agent is selected from the group consisting of:
- glyceryl caprylate/caprate, sorbitan sesquicaprylate, phospholipids, polyethylene glycol dimethicone with methylesters, polyethylene glycol-7 glyceryl coco-ate, capris/caprylic monoglycerides, hydrophobically modified cationic polymers, and combinations thereof;
- d. from about 5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % a foam structure enhancing agent;
- e. a skin conditioning agent;
- and
- f. a water;
- wherein the cleanser is substantially free of anionic surfactants and triclosan.
A foaming antimicrobial dermal cleanser comprising:
- a. a cationic active ingredient;
- b. from about 10 wt. % to about 12.5 wt. % of a cationic compatible surfactant;
- wherein the cationic compatible surfactant is an alkyl amine oxide and/or an alkyl ether amine oxide;
- c. from about 0.01 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of a foam boosting agent, wherein the foam boosting agent is selected from the group consisting of:
- glyceryl caprylate/caprate, sorbitan sesquicaprylate, phospholipids, polyethylene glycol dimethicone with methylesters, polyethylene glycol-7 glyceryl cocoate, capric/caprylic monoglycerides, hydrophobically modified cationic polymers, and combinations thereof;
- d. from about 5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a foam structure enhancing agent;
- e. a dermal adjuvant;
- and
- f. water;
- wherein the cleanser is substantially free of anionic surfactants, lower alcohols, and triclosan.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.