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Method of forming an iodine based germicide composition

US5629024A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 1994
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N63/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Germicidal iodine based compositions are disclosed that consist of iodide anions, a source of peroxide and peroxidase in combination with iodine sequestering agents. The compositions are formed in situ in an aqueous based medium by combining a peroxide source, iodine ions or source thereof, a peroxidase classified within Enzyme Commission identification No. E.C. 1.11.1.7 and an iodine sequestrant. The addition of a sequestrant before the equilibration of the enzymatic reaction formed by admixing the composition with an aqueous based medium, provides for a non-reactive enzymatic composition. The resulting composition having an increase of available iodine concentration compared to an identical composition without an iodine sequestrant.

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