Antimicrobial composition containing a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alcohol
US5891422A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/498
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An antimicrobial composition containing an alcohol having 3 to 6 carbon atoms which effectively increases antimicrobial activity and particularly a mouthwash composition that is useful in the prevention and reduction of bad breath, plaque and related gum diseases having an antimicrobially effective amount of one or more active essential oils; from about 0.01% to about 30.0% v/v of an alcohol having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; optionally, ethanol; at least one surfactant; and water. The actives not only provide enhanced efficacy but are completely solubilized, thus providing an aesthetically appealing product.
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