Antimicrobial copper compositions and their use in treatment of foodstuffs and surfaces
US10264793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/90
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides compositions for antimicrobial use comprising a mineral acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof; a copper(II) salt; and a buffering salt, a detergent, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods for reducing the number of pathogens on a surface by applying compositions of the present disclosure to the surface.
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