Sanitizer compositions comprising alcohol and an antimicrobial efficacy enhancer
US9161982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides alcohol-based sanitizers containing an efficacy enhancer for improved antimicrobial effectiveness. The present invention further provides skin sanitization methods comprising contacting skin having microbial contamination with an antimicrobial composition comprising an alcohol and an efficacy enhancer to achieve a minimum 3 log10 reduction in skin pathogen contamination after one application.
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