This invention relates to anti-microbial compositions comprising: (i) an active agent component comprising: (A) a compound of formula (A) wherein R1and R28–128–12 alkyl group and X- is a halide anion such as chloride, bromide, fluoride, iodide or sulphonate, saccharinate, 10 carbonate or bicarbonate; (B) a compound of formula (B) wherein m is from 8 to 18, and X-81818 alkyl group; wherein: (a) (C) is present in an amount of from 5 to 95 wt% of the active agent 20 component; and (b) the ratio by weight of A:B is 1:9 to 9:1; and (ii) a polar solvent.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
The present invention relates to phlorotannins with anti-viral properties, in particular those with a molecular mass of from about 1000 g/mol to about 3000 g/mol, which may be obtained or obtainable as an extract from seaweed, including the use of the phlorotannins or the extract as an anti-viral agent. In addition, the use of the phlorotannins or the extract in a composition with anti-viral properties and the use of said composition as an anti-viral agent.
The present invention relates to phlorotannins with anti-viral properties, in particular those with a molecular mass of from about 1000 g/mol to about 3000 g/mol, which may be obtained or obtainable as an extract from seaweed, including the use of the phlorotannins or the extract as an anti-viral agent. In addition, the use of the phlorotannins or the extract in a composition with anti-viral properties and the use of said composition as an anti-viral agent.
This invention relates to an anti-microbial composition comprising: (i) a compound of formula: [N(CH3)3Q2]+Y- (C2) wherein Q2 has structure –(CH2)aNHC(O)(CH2)bCHCH2, wherein a + b is an integer of from 8 to 18, provided that a and b are each independently an integer of from 1 to 9, wherein Y- is a halide anion, alkylsulphate, sulphonate, saccharinate, or bicarbonate, or a mixture of compounds of formula (C2); (ii) at least one anti-microbial quaternary ammonium compound and chlorhexidine or a chlorhexidine salt; and (i) a polar solvent. In particular, the invention relates to anti-microbial compositions that can be used on skin.
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using chemical substances
A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 31/14 - Quaternary ammonium compounds, e.g. edrophonium, choline
This invention relates to anti-microbial compositions comprising: an amino acid, a derivative of an amino acid, a salt of an amino acid, a salt of a derivative of an amino acid or mixtures thereof; an anti-microbial component comprising two or more anti-microbial quaternary ammonium compounds, or at least one anti-microbial quaternary ammonium compound and chlorhexidine or a salt thereof; and a polar solvent, and to formulations including the anti-microbial compositions. In particular, the invention relates to anti-microbial compositions that can be used on skin.
A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
A01N 39/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing aryloxy- or arylthio-aliphatic or cycloaliphatic compounds, containing the group or , e.g. phenoxyethylamine, phenylthio-acetonitrile, phenoxyacetone
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an anti-microbial component comprising at least one antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound; (ii) a hydrophilic polymer (iii) a polar solvent; (iv) at least one non-ionic surfactant and (v) a chelate; wherein the polymer comprises at least two of the following types of monomer: (1) a monomer having a permanent cationic charge or a monomer that is capable of forming a cationic charge upon protonation; (2) an acidic monomer having an anionic charge or capable of forming an anionic charge; and (3) a neutral monomer.
The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising: (i) an antimicrobial component comprising a quaternary ammonium component (I) consisting of (a) a component consisting essentially of a single compound of formula (A) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a straight chain, unsubstituted and uninterrupted Ce-12 alkyl group and X" is chloride, bromide, fluoride, iodide sulphonate, carbonate or bicarbonate and (b) a component consisting essentially of at least one benzalkonium compound having the formula (B) wherein m is from 8 to 18, and X" is chloride, bromide, fluoride, iodide, saccharinate or sulphonate, wherein the ratio by weight of (a) to (b) is from 10:1 to 1:10; and (II) an additional antimicrobial component that does not comprise a quaternary ammonium compound; (ii) at least one siloxane selected from those having the formula (H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)H]nSi(CH3)3 wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 10; (iii) a polar solvent; (iv) at least one surfactant; wherein in terms of parts per million (ppm) the amount of component (iv) is no more than 20 times the amount of component (i); and wherein component (I) is the only component of the composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01N 55/10 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, halogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur containing silicon
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A61K 8/58 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, halogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus
The present invention provides an anti-microbial wipe comprising a substrate comprising from 1 to 100% by weight of a cellulosic material and incorporating a composition comprising (i) an anti-microbial component; (ii) a non-ionic surfactant; (iii) a polar solvent; and optionally (iv) a hydrophobic material; wherein the anti-microbial component (i) comprises (a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound of formula (A) R1R2R3R4N+X-, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent, independently a substituted or unsubstituted and/or straight chain or branched and/or interrupted or uninterrupted alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl or alkenyl group, and wherein the total number of carbon atoms in the groups R1, R2, R3 and R4 is at least 4; wherein the substituents for the groups R1, R2, R3 and R4 are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, heterocyclyl, substituted heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkylaryl, substituted alkylaryl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl, F, Cl, Br, I, -OR', -NR'R", -CF3, -CN, -NO2, -C2R', - SR', -N3, -C(=O)NR'R", -NR'C(=O) R", -C(=O)R', -C(=O)OR', -OC(=O)R', -O(CR'R")rC(=O)R' -O(CR'R")rNR"C(=O)R', -O(CR'R")rNR"SO2R', -OC(=O)NR'R", -NR'C(=O)OR", -SO2R', - SO2NR'R", and -NR'SO2R"; wherein R' and R" are individually hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, or arylalkyl, and r is an integer from 1 to 6, or R' and R" together form a cyclic functionality; wherein the term "substituted" as applied to alkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl and arylalkyl refers to the substituents described above, starting with F and ending with -NR'SO2R"; and wherein X- is halide or sulphonate; and optionally (b) one or more additional anti-microbial agents, and wherein the composition is substantially free of anionic surfactant.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
(1) Chemical additives for use in manufacturing paints, coatings, cleaning preparations, bacterial sprays, odour sprays, antiviral preparations and foams, beauty care products, baby hygiene products, antifungal preparations and substances, disinfectant products, sanitizers, anti-microbial products, microbial control products, deodorizing products, shampoos and pet shampoos; chemical additives to polymers; chemical additives for paints and surface coatings; chemical additives for paints and surface coatings to help combat bacteria and fungi, the colonisation of surfaces by harmful micro-organisms and pathogenic organisms; paints, namely, anti-corrosive paint, anti-fouling paint, bactericidal paint, exterior paint, house paint, insulating paint, interior paint, paint for concrete floors, paint for industrial equipment and machinery, and waterproof paint; varnishes (other than insulating varnish); lacquers, namely, finished and semi finished lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; painting inks; paints, coatings and enamels developed to combat bacteria, fungi, colonisation of surfaces by harmful micro-organisms and pathogenic organisms; anti-microbial compositions and formulations namely anti-microbial cleaners for use on reusable packaging, on perishable items, in rest rooms and lavatories, on lavatory surfaces, on surfaces and food preparation areas, in cargo holds of ships and vessels, shipping containers, on exterior surfaces, mainly walls and decking on interior surfaces; anti-microbial compositions and formulations for use as detergents for clothing and fabrics; anti-microbial compositions being cleaners; anti-microbial compositions and formulations; anti-microbial compositions and formulations being sanitisers for use on re-usable packages, on perishable items, rest rooms and lavatories, on lavatory surfaces, on surfaces in food preparation areas, in cargo holds of ships and vessels, on shipping containers, on exterior surface, mainly walls and decking, and on interior floors and interior surfaces.
Anti-microbial compositions comprising (i) an antimicrobial component; (ii) a non- ionic surfactant; and (iii) a polar solvent, wherein the antimicrobial component (i) comprises (I) (a) at least two quaternary ammonium compounds and optionally (b) one or more additional anti-microbial agents, or (II) at least one polymeric biguanide as the only antimicrobial agent and wherein the composition is substantially free of anionic surfactant. The anti-microbial compositions of the invention may provide a residual anti-microbial effect and/or an enhanced kill rate when they are applied to a surface and/or they are effective at significantly lower concentration of anti-microbial agent than previously known compositions.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.
The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulaeV:(H3C)[Si0(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[Si0(CH3)H]nSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent; wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100: 1 to about 5:1.
A method of detecting the presence of a substance (32) to be detected on a surface of a substrate (21 ), the method comprising: i) providing magnetic particles (35) to the substrate (21 ) for binding with the substance (32) to be detected; and ii) determining the presence of the substance (32) to be detected by detecting the magnetoresistive effect of the magnetic particles (35) bound to the substance (32) to be detected on a magnetoresistive element (40) positioned proximate the substrate surface.
The invention relates to a method and kit of parts for testing the biocidal activity of a substance. The method comprises the steps of (i) preparing a composition comprising sugar and yeast, (ii) mixing at least a portion of the composition with the substance to be tested in a first container, (iii) incubating the container and its contents, and (iv) comparing the amount of fermentation in the container with a control to give an indication of the biocidal activity of the substance.
