Leave-on antimicrobial compositions which provide improved residual benefit versus gram positive bacteria
US6287577A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q17/005
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a leave-on antimicrobial composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a proton donating agent; and from about 0% to about 99.85% of water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the leave-on antimicrobial composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing skin and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram positive bacteria using these products.
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