Antimicrobial cleansing composition containing chlorhexidine, an amphoteric surfactant, and an alkyl polyglucoside
US5719113A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D1/90
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleansing composition includes a salt of chlorhexidine such as chlorhexidine digluconate and at least one nonionic surfactant which does not include any polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymers. Also included in the composition is at least one amphoteric surfactant. Other additives such as viscosifiers or thickeners, emollients, fragrances, perfumes, coloring agents, preservatives, foaming agents, fungicides and the like may also be added. Preferably, the composition does not include alcohol as a carrier. The cleansing composition has been found to exhibit improved antibacterial properties while remaining mild on the skin.
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