High efficacy antibacterial compositions having enhanced esthetic and skin care properties

US6977082B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Dial Corporation · US

Inventors

• Earl P. Seitz, Jr. · Scottsdale, US
• Gregory A. Konishi · Phoenix, US
• Andrea Lynn Waggoner · Mesa, US
• Timothy J. Taylor · Edison, US
• Janice L. Fuls · Fountain Hills, US
• Sydney Lindsay Schilcher · Glendale, US
• DeAnn Davis · Fountain Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 21, 2002
• Grant date: Dec 20, 2005
• Expiry date: Nov 9, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01N31/16
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Antibacterial compositions having high antibacterial effectiveness and excellent esthetic properties are disclosed. The compositions also impart skin conditioning properties and improved feel to cleansed skin. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, esthetic enhancers, skin care ingredients, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in the aqueous phase of the composition is at least 25%.