Antimicrobial and antiviral compositions containing an oxidizing species
US6436445B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N59/14
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oxidizing species is described herein as a reaction product through an in situ preparation combining a quaternary or protonizable nitrogen compound, an oxidant compound and a halide source at controlled proportions in an aqueous, non-aqueous, gel, aerosol, solid-phase or powdered media. The oxidizing species can be used to reduce microbial and viral populations on a surface or object or in a body or stream of water. The invention thus finds applications as a bleach, sanitizer, oxidant, or in any other application in which an oxidizing agent can be beneficially used alone or in a formulation.
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