Mild, rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing compositions which provide improved immediate germ reduction during washing
US6183757A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition effective against Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts. molds and viruses comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 1% to about 80% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 12% of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 98.899% of water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has an One-wash Immediate Germ Reduction Index of greater than about 2.5. The invention also encompasses methods for reducing the number of germs from the skin using these products.
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