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Disinfecting use of quaternary ammonium carbonates

US6080789A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1997
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2017

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

Abstract

A method for disinfecting a substrate is provided. The substrate is contacted with a biocidal effective amount of a composition of (a) at least one quaternary ammonium carbonate, bicarbonate, or any combination thereof; (b) a solvent selected from the group consisting of water and propylene glycol; and (c) optionally, a surfactant.

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