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Hard surface cleaners containing chitosan

US6849586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2001
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/14
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a surfactant and a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan. They provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.

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