Disinfectant composition
US6034138A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N35/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention comprises a concentrated solid or semi-solid disinfectant or sterilant composition for use in an aqueous disinfecting or sterilizing solution, comprising an oxidant and a protected glutaraldehyde such as a glutaraldehyde bisulfite addition compound (GBS): ##STR1## or a glutaraldehyde dioxime compound (GDO): ##STR2## The present invention further provides a method for disinfecting or sterilizing a surface or apparatus comprising the steps of mixing a concentrated solid or semi-solid glutaraldehyde sterilant composition comprising an oxidizing compound and a protected sterilant with water to form a solution and bringing the solution into contact with the surface or apparatus.
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