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Antimicrobial hand wash

US8372790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2011
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An antimicrobial hand wash includes a soap, an antimicrobial agent, and an amine salt. The amine salt is found to increase the antimicrobial efficacy of the hand wash. The amine salt produced through the reaction of monoethanolamine and lactic acid is of particular interest as a soap addition. In processes of this invention, it is possible to create the desired amine salt in the soap in situ.

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