Method of inhibiting the transmission of influenza virus

US8337872B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Dial Corporation · US

Inventors

• Janice L. Fuls · Fountain Hills, US
• Nancy D. Rodgers · Chandler, US
• Richard F. Theiler · Harrington Park, US
• Daniel E. Pedersen · Cottage Grove, US
• John J. Rolando · Woodbury, US
• Richard Staub · Oronoco, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 31, 2007
• Grant date: Dec 25, 2012
• Expiry date: Jan 4, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01N37/36
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Antimicrobial compositions having a rapid and persistent antiviral effectiveness against influenza viruses, including avian flu viruses, are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions contain (a) a disinfecting alcohol, (b) an organic acid, and (c) water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 5 or less and the nonvolatile components of the composition are capable of forming a barrier film or layer on a treated surface.