THICKENED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND SANITIZER
First Claim
1. A rinseless hand sanitizer composition consisting of:
- a. a quaternary ammonium compound wherein the quaternary ammonium compound exhibits antimicrobial activity;
b. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise;
a solvent; and
d. optionally, an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster, skin conditioner, drying time enhancer, dye, fragrance, and mixtures thereof;
wherein the composition has less than about 30 wt. % of an alcohol.
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Abstract
The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evaporates off the skin. The invention further pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound with additional functional ingredients. Finally, the invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound composed of food additive ingredients.
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16 Claims
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1. A rinseless hand sanitizer composition consisting of:
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a. a quaternary ammonium compound wherein the quaternary ammonium compound exhibits antimicrobial activity;
b. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise;
a solvent; and
d. optionally, an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster, skin conditioner, drying time enhancer, dye, fragrance, and mixtures thereof;
wherein the composition has less than about 30 wt. % of an alcohol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13)
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15. A method of reducing bacteria on a user'"'"'s skin comprising:
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a. providing a rinseless hand sanitizing composition consisting of;
i. a quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound exhibits antimicrobial activity;
ii. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise;
iii. a solvent; and
iv. optionally an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster, skin conditioner, drying time enhancer, dye, fragrance, and mixtures thereof;
wherein the composition has less than about 30 wt. % of an alcohol;
b. applying the composition to a user'"'"'s hands; and
c. rubbing the composition on the user'"'"'s hands, wherein at least part of the composition evaporates off of the user'"'"'s hands.
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16. A method of reducing bacteria on a user'"'"'s hands comprising:
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a. providing a skin cleansing composition;
b. applying the skin cleansing composition to the user'"'"'s hands;
c. applying water to the user'"'"'s hands;
d. mixing the skin cleansing composition and water together on the user'"'"'s hands;
e. rinsing the skin cleaning composition off of the user'"'"'s hands;
f. providing a hand sanitizing composition consisting of;
i. a quaternary ammonium compound;
ii. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise;
iii. a solvent; and
iv. optionally, an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster, skin conditioner, drying time enhancer, dye fragrance, and mixtures thereof;
wherein the composition has less than 30 wt. % of an alcohol;
applying the hand sanitizing composition to the user'"'"'s hands; and
rubbing the user'"'"'s hands together, wherein at least part of the composition evaporates off of the user'"'"'s hands.
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