Antimicrobial nail coating composition
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1. A non-aqueous antimicrobial nail coating composition comprising:
- (a) an antimicrobial agent comprising solubilized benzalkonium chloride;
(b) at least one film-forming polymer or resin; and
(c) an organic solvent;
wherein said antimicrobial agent is(1) capable of leaching from said composition following transition of the nail coating from a fluid state to a solid state upon application;
(2) retains antimicrobial activity following (1); and
(3) is not inactivated by the presence of isopropyl alcohol during storage.
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Abstract
Antimicrobial nail coating compositions, and methods for treating and preventing microbial infections of the nail area, are provided. The antimicrobial nail coating compositions can be used to treat and/or prevent infections caused by microbes including bacteria, molds, spores, viruses and fungi, while providing a nail coating having acceptable handling and esthetic qualities. The compositions can include alcohol-containing solvents, and, as antimicrobial agents, quaternary amines or phenols.
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1. A non-aqueous antimicrobial nail coating composition comprising:
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(a) an antimicrobial agent comprising solubilized benzalkonium chloride; (b) at least one film-forming polymer or resin; and (c) an organic solvent; wherein said antimicrobial agent is (1) capable of leaching from said composition following transition of the nail coating from a fluid state to a solid state upon application; (2) retains antimicrobial activity following (1); and (3) is not inactivated by the presence of isopropyl alcohol during storage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 13)
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6. A non-aqueous antimicrobial nail coating composition comprising:
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(a) from about 5 percent to about 65 percent by weight of a film-forming polymer; (b) from about 10 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a solvent; and (c) from about 0.05 percent to about 5 percent by weight of an antimicrobial agent comprising solubilized benzalkonium chloride, wherein said antimicrobial agent is (1) capable of leaching from said composition following transition of the nail coating from a fluid state to a solid state upon application; (2) retains antimicrobial activity following (1); and (3) is not inactivated by the presence of isopropyl alcohol during storage. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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14. A non-aqueous antimicrobial nail coating composition comprising:
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(a) from about 1 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a resin; (b) from about 10 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a solvent; and (c) from about 0.05 percent to about 5 percent by weight of an antimicrobial agent comprising solubilized benzalkonium chloride; wherein said antimicrobial agent is (1) capable of leaching from said composition following transition of the nail coating from a fluid state to a solid state upon applications; (2) retains antimicrobial activity following (1); and (3) is not inactivated by the presence of isopropyl alcohol during storage. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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