Fatty acid antimicrobial
US7553871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/045
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The novel antimicrobial composition is disclosed including from about 60 to 95% of a lipophilic polar solvent such as propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, or isopropanol and from about 0.5 to 5% of a mixture of C8 to C14 fatty acids. Other constituents of the present invention may include water, an alcohol (such as ethanol or propanol) or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a novel method of killing harmful microbes on the udder of a milk-producing animal using the above-mentioned composition.
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