Antimicrobial nail coating composition
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1. A method for treating a microbial infection of the nail plate comprising applying to the nail a non-aqueous antimicrobial nail coating composition comprising:
- (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 an organic solvent; and
(c) from about 0.05 percent to about 5 percent by weight of an antimicrobial agent, whereinsaid antimicrobial agent comprises solubilized benzalkonium chloride;
wherein the benzalkonium chloride(1) is capable of leaching from said nail coating composition following transition of the nail coating from a liquid to a solid state following application;
(2) retains its antimicrobial activity following (1); and
(3) is not inactivated by isopropyl alcohol during storage,wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the nail coating composition.
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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 method for treating a microbial infection of the nail plate comprising applying to the nail 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 an organic solvent; and (c) from about 0.05 percent to about 5 percent by weight of an antimicrobial agent, wherein said antimicrobial agent comprises solubilized benzalkonium chloride; wherein the benzalkonium chloride (1) is capable of leaching from said nail coating composition following transition of the nail coating from a liquid to a solid state following application; (2) retains its antimicrobial activity following (1); and (3) is not inactivated by isopropyl alcohol during storage, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the nail coating composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for treating a microbial infection of the nail plate comprising applying to the nail 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 an organic solvent; and (c) from about 0.05 percent to about 5 percent by weight of an antimicrobial agent, wherein said antimicrobial agent comprises solubilized benzalkonium chloride; wherein the benzalkonium cholride (1) is capable of leaching from said nail coating composition following transition of the nail coating from a liquid to a solid state following application; (2) retains its antimicrobial activity following (1); and (3) is not inactivated by isopropyl alcohol during storage, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the nail coating composition. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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