Patent 5635462 Issued on June 3, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: October 30, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
510/131, With halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorizing component510/123, Amine oxide, quaternary, or zwitterion nitrogen component (e.g., betaine, sultaine, etc.)510/132, Surgical scrub510/137, For a specific area of the body (e.g., face, ears, etc.)510/138, For hands510/386, Hydroxyphenyl or halophenyl moiety in the antiseptic or biocidal component (e.g., phenol, etc.)510/518Halogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or phosphorus containing chemical bleach or oxidant or antiseptic, biocidal, or deodorant component
A cleansing composition includes a substituted phenol such as para-chloro-meta-xylenol, and at least one primary surfactant selected from the group consisting of amine oxides, phospholipids, partially neutralized carboxylic acids and diacids, betaines, ethoxylated methyglucosides, and mixtures thereof. The composition is devoid of conventional anionic and nonionic surfactants. Other additives such as viscosifiers or thickeners, emollients, fragrances, perfumes, coloring agents, and the like may also be added. The cleansing composition has been found to exhibit improved antibacterial properties while remaining mild on the skin.
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