Waterless hand cleaner containing plant derived natural essential oil
US6884763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2008
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A waterless hand cleaner formulation includes an organic solvent, a quantity of water and a surfactant present to form a gelatinous emulsion. The gelatinous emulsion is loaded with 0.1 to 25 total weight percent of a natural essential oil having topical antimicrobial activity. Oil of oregano is particularly well suited for this application.
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