18481266. ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MODIFIED ALKYL GLYCOSIDE AND AN ALKANEDIOL simplified abstract (The Procter & Gamble Company)

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ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MODIFIED ALKYL GLYCOSIDE AND AN ALKANEDIOL

Organization Name

The Procter & Gamble Company

Inventor(s)

Kathleen Kirkwood of Newcastle (GB)

Eva Maria Perez-prat Vinuesa of Vinhedo (São Paulo) (BR)

ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MODIFIED ALKYL GLYCOSIDE AND AN ALKANEDIOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18481266 titled 'ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MODIFIED ALKYL GLYCOSIDE AND AN ALKANEDIOL

Simplified Explanation

The antimicrobial composition described in the patent application includes a modified alkyl glycoside and a 1,2-alkanediol. The modified alkyl glycoside has a modifying moiety with a functional group selected from sulfonate, carboxylate, glycinate, carboxymethyl, hydroxyalkyl, or a mixture thereof. The composition may also contain a sorbitan alkyl glucoside polymer.

  • The antimicrobial composition contains 1-10% by weight of a modified alkyl glycoside with a specific modifying moiety.
  • The composition includes a 1,2-alkanediol with 6-12 carbon atoms.
  • The modified alkyl polyglucoside in the composition is not hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside cross polymer.

Potential Applications

The antimicrobial composition could be used in personal care products, household cleaners, and medical disinfectants.

Problems Solved

This composition helps in combating microbial growth and preventing infections in various applications.

Benefits

The antimicrobial composition offers enhanced antimicrobial properties, potentially leading to improved product efficacy and safety.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Antimicrobial Composition for Personal Care Products and Household Cleaners"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to antimicrobial compositions using alkyl glycosides and alkanediols for their antimicrobial properties.

Unanswered Questions

How does the antimicrobial composition compare to traditional antimicrobial agents in terms of effectiveness and safety?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between the antimicrobial composition and traditional antimicrobial agents.

Are there any potential environmental impacts associated with the use of this antimicrobial composition?

The potential environmental impacts of using this antimicrobial composition are not addressed in the article.


Original Abstract Submitted

An antimicrobial composition including from 1 to 10% by weight of the composition of a modified alkyl glycoside having an alkyl glycoside and a modifying moiety wherein the modifying moiety has a functional group selected from the group consisting of sulfonate, carboxylate, glycinate, carboxymethyl, hydroxyalkyl and a mixture thereof; and/or wherein the modified alkyl glycoside is a sorbitan alkyl glucoside polymer; and a 1,2-alkanediol having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; with the proviso that the modified alkyl polyglucoside is not hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside cross polymer.