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| 7226726 | Aqueous surfactant solution for developing coating film layer The developer of the present invention is used in a method where a water-soluble resin coating layer is applied on a resist pattern formed by the conventional method, and the coating layer is crosslinked by an acid supplied from the resist, and the uncrosslinked are... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220715 | Fabric care compositions for lipophilic fluid systems incorporating an antimicrobial agent Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208453 | Means for inactivating pathogenic agents on surfaces, instruments and in contaminated fluids The invention relates to ecologically-acceptable agent for treating pathogenic germs on surfaces, instruments and in fluids, comprising synergistic mixtures of aromatic hydroxybenzoic acids and phenols with a broad spectrum of action. The above is active against hyd... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7144846 | Acidic phenolic disinfectant compositions A low pH disinfectant composition comprises an aqueous composition of a phenolic compound, an organic acid, and/or a dispersing surfactant and/or solvent. The disinfectant solution can be concentrated, or more preferably diluted ready to use, and is very effective i... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7132294 | Functionalized small molecules for use in chemical sensors The invention provides a device for selective molecular recognition, the device comprising a sensing portion, wherein said sensing portion includes a substrate having coated thereon a layer comprising a non-volatile, small molecule compound having at least two penda... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7041631 | Surface-active compositions comprising a mixture of diphenyl ether and o-phenyl pheno A surface-active composition is described which comprises (a) from 0.01 to 90% by weight of a mixture of a microbicidal active ingredient of (a1) a diphenyl ether compound and (a2) a phenol der... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6897191 | Disinfecting, antimicrobial sealing compositions and methods of using the same The present invention relates to novel compositions for disinfecting and sealing a substrate, while also providing the surface with long-term fungicidal protection. Due to this unique and advantageous combination of capabilities, the composition finds particular uti... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6821943 | Hard surface antimicrobial cleaner with residual antimicrobial effect comprising an organosilane A hard surface antimicrobial cleaner is disclosed. The hard surface antimicrobial cleaner includes a disinfectant and a polysiloxane with at least one poly(oxyalkylene) side chain wherein the cleaner kills bacteria on a hard surface for at least 24 hours after being... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6730654 | Antimicrobial compositions for hard surfaces containing biguanide compounds Antimicrobial, hard surface cleaning compositions that effectively clean and reduce microorganisms on a surface without resulting in unacceptable filming and/or streaking residue on the surface, generally comprise (a) cationic antimicrobial active; (b) nitrogen-cont... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6624126 | Personal cleansing composition comprising a glyceryl ether Detergent compositions containing (A) an anionic surfactant, (B) an antibacterial agent, and (C) a glyceryl ether having a C4-12 alkyl or alkenyl group. The compositions are excellent in detergency and quick foaming properties, have high antiba... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6518229 | Antibacterial composition comprising an amphoteric/anionic surfactant mixture An antibacterial composition is provided that has an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic conditioning agent, an antibacterial agent and water. Preferably, the composition is a liquid hand soap. The aqueous antibacterial composition, e... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6465409 | System based on a biocide and on a polyether silicon for disinfecting hard surfaces The invention concerns an aqueous biocide system comprising: at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible biocidal agent, and at least a polyorganosiloxane with water-soluble or water-dispersible functions. The invention also concerns the use of the sy... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6451748 | Compositions containing a high percent saturation concentration of antibacterial agent Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous a... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6399560 | Biocide and biocidal cloth containing a metal pyridinethione and additional biocide The invention provides a biocidal concentrate including zinc pyridinethione; and a second biocide selected to be biocidally effective in a pH range complementary to zinc pyridinethione. The second biocide may be an aromatic halogenated phenol such as tric... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6383997 | High lathering antibacterial formulation An alcohol based antibacterial liquid formulation with high lathering properties, containing an antibacterial agent, an anionic surfactant, moisturizers, skin conditioners, and a high level of alcohol for frequent use in disinfecting the hands and body. M... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383996 | Antidandruff composition for treating the hair and the scalp, based on an antidandruff agent and an acrylic terpolymer An antidandruff composition for treating the hair and scalp combines, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one specific antidandruff agent and at least one acrylic terpolymer made up of a monomer (a) chosen from a C1 -C6 alk... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6365563 | Agglomerated antimicrobial detergent additive comprising swellable layered silicate and surfactant A detergent additive is described, which comprises at least one swellable layered silicate, an antimicrobial active substance and a surfactant and, optionally, an alkali salt. This detergent additive is distinguished in that it protects the antimicrobial ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6344433 | Long-acting disinfectant and its preparation method This invention is with regard to a kind of Long-acting disinfectant. Its ingredients are composed of 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-Hydroxy diphenyl ether, amino emulsified-silica resin, 1,2 propanediol, fatty alcohol polyethenoxy ether and distilled water. First, t... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6204230 | Antibacterial compositions containing a solvent, hydrotrope, and surfactant Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a polyhydric solvent, a hydrotrope, a surfactant, an optional antibacterial agent, and water.... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6136771 | Compositions containing a high percent saturation concentration of antibacterial agent Antibacterial compositions having excellent antibacterial effectiveness and a reduced amount of disinfecting alcohol are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a disinfecting alcohol, a gelling agent, and water, ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6107261 | Compositions containing a high percent saturation concentration of antibacterial agent Antibacterial compositions having enhanced antibacterial effectiveness are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a phenolic antibacterial agent, a surfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the antibacterial agent in a continuous a... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6090772 | Triclosan skin wash with enhanced efficacy A disinfectant hand wash includes Triclosan and a reduced amount of surfactants in order to reduce skin irritation while maintaining improved activity against Gram negative and Gram positive organisms, including Serratia marcescens. The hand wash includes... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6071866 | Mild antimicrobial liquid cleansing formulations comprising hydroxy acid buffering compound or compounds as potentiator of antimicrobial effectiveness Liquid skin cleansing compositions comprising (1) mild surfactant systems; (2) 0.5% to 9% by wt. of a hydroxy carboxylic compound or compounds which buffer the pH of the composition; (3) an antibacterial agent and (4) 1% to 99% water to potentiate the bac... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5977049 | Carbanilide antibacterial composition An aqueous liquid composition comprising a) an anionic surfactant or mixtures thereof in cleansing effective quantities, b) a primary ethoxylated alcohol of the structure R(OCH2 CH2)n OH wherein R is an average alkyl of about 1... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5856283 | Composition A solid composition comprising a. a cleansing effective amount of an anionic surfactant or mixture thereof, b. an alcohol ethoxycarboxylic acid of the formula R--(OCH2 CH2)n --O CH2 COOH wherein R is an alkyl of an averag... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5571501 | Antibacterial oral care composition containing triclosan of improved compatibility An aqueous based dentifrice containing the potassium salt of 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenyl ether (Triclosan).... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5417875 | Containing N-acylamino acid salt and germicide A detergent composition is disclosed, which comprises the components (A) and (B): (A) a secondary amide type N-acylamino acid salt represented by formula (1): R1 CONH(CH2)n COOM1 (1) wherein R... | 05/23/1995 |
| 4954281 | Soap compositions of enhanced antimicrobial effectiveness A cleaning composition is disclosed comprising a mixture of soap, non-soap anionic surfactant and 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether. Especially preferred surfactants are acyl isethionate and alkyl glycerol ether sulfonate salts. The ratio of fatt... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4832861 | Soap compositions of enhanced antimicrobial effectiveness A cleaning composition is disclosed comprising a mixture of soap, acyl isethionate salts and 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether. The ratio of soap to acyl isethionate salt ranges from 2.5:1 to 1.5:1.... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4762642 | Process for manufacturing translucent antibacterial soap A translucent antibacterial soap is made by a process which includes dissolving a normally solid antibacterial material which is resistant to heat and alkali, e.g., 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether (THDE), in a mixture of components for making s... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4490280 | Process for manufacturing translucent antibacterial soap A translucent antibacterial soap is made by a process which includes dissolving a normally solid antibacterial material which is resistant to heat and alkali, e.g., 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether (THDE), in a mixture of components for making s... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4339462 | Antimicrobial 3-hydroxydiphenyl ethers 3-Hydroxydiphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 represents hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine, each of R2 and R3 independently represents hydrogen or chlorine, and each of R4, R5 and R | 07/13/1982 |
| 4326978 | Soap bar with antimicrobial action A soap bar which contains, as antimicrobial compound, a halogenated o-hydroxydiphenyl ether, as well as a colorless silicate which is virtually insoluble in water and wich diminishes the discoloration of the soap caused by the antimicrobial compound on ex... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4323466 | Germicide Novel and improved antibacterial mixtures comprise a 2-alkylimidazoline and at least one bacteriostat from 3,4',5-tribromosalicylanilide, 4',5-dibromosalicylanilide and 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether. These mixtures effectively destroy bacteria... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4312855 | Compositions containing aminopolyureylene resin Compositions comprising a mixture of an aminopolyureylene resin having a molecular weight in the range of about 300 to 100,000 and an active material selected from the group of antibacterial materials, tarnish inhibitors, ultra violet absorbers, fluoresce... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4305930 | Synergistic deodorant compositions The disclosure teaches a synergistic deodorant combination of citronellyl senecioate with 3-trifluoromethyl-4,4'-dichlorocarbanilide or 3,4,4'trichlorocarbanilide. The disclosure also teaches synergistic combinations of the foregoing ingredients with 2,4,... | 12/15/1981 |
| 4282110 | Antibacterial soap An antibacterial soap comprising 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenylether in amounts of 0.05 to 5% by weight and at least one of an inorganic phosphorus oxyacid and a salt thereof has a wide range of antibacterial activities and marked resistance to disco... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4235733 | Antibacterial soap containing trichlorohydroxy diphenyl ether bactericide and an organic phosphoric ester as a stabilizer therefor An antibacterial soap comprising 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenylether in a range of 0.05 to 5% by weight and at least one organic phosphoric ester represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkyl group having 8 to 20 carbon atom... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4118332 | Synergistic antibacterial composition containing mixtures of certain halogenated diphenyl ethers and trichlorocarbanilides Antibacterial compositions are provided comprising a polyhalogeno-hydroxydiphenyl ether and either a tribrominated salicylanilide or a trichlorocarbanilide in a weight ratio of 9:1 to 1:9; these compositions are particularly effective in combination with ... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4115294 | Bactericidal soap bar Bactericidal soap bar containing in combination a bactericidal compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X1 and X3 independently represents a halogen atom which is the same or different and X2 represents a hydr... | 09/19/1978 |
