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Methods and compositions for disinfecting surfaces containing tuberculosis causing bacteria

US5444094A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1993
Grant dateAug 22, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N33/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Efficacious aldehyde-free tuberculocidal liquid compositions which are odorless, less-toxic, and essentially irritant-free are disclosed. These compositions consist of a solvent containing a glycol ether and a quaternary ammonium salt and can be used in a method to disinfect and sanitize a variety of surfaces.

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