Microcide
US4008332A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1969 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 1989 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/115
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microcidal liquid chemical combination for the controlled release of formaldehyde in intimate association with surfaces to be disinfected. The principal ingredients of the combination are 2-Hydroxymethyl-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol (hereinafter for convenience referred to as HNP), the active ingredient for releasing formaldehyde, formalin to prevent premature decomposition of the HNP, a pH adjusting agent to retain the HNP in its active state, and a hydroscopic material to keep the HNP moist for continued activity.
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