Patent · US Expired

Sanitizing hand cleanser comprising an organic alcohol and silicone based materials

US6472356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/52
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present development relates to a liquid cleansing product that effectively reduces the level of microbes on the skin in a relatively short wash time and which dries quickly without causing damage and drying to the skin. The sanitizing cleanser composition comprising an effective amount of organic alcohol to produce a reduction in microorganisms on the surface of the skin, and an additive to maintain the skin pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 6.0. The cleanser composition may further include silicone to aid further the drying process, and emollients or oils for skin moisturizing.

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