Hypochlorite based hard surface disinfectants
US12382959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/15
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A disinfectant includes a source of chlorine, a buffer system, a pH adjuster, and a polar carrier. The disinfectant has a pH of 9.9-11 and activity against Clostridium difficile spores and Mycobacterium within a 3 minute kill time. In one embodiment, the disinfectant includes sodium hypochlorite as a source of chlorine, a carbonate or phosphate buffer system, a hydroxide pH adjuster, and a polar carrier, wherein the disinfectant has a pH of 10.0-10.5 and kills at least 90% of Clostridium difficile spores and Mycobacterium within a 3 minute kill time.
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