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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2011
Gregory G. Griese, Hudson, WI (US);
Mark Levitt, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Richard Staub, Lakeville, MN (US);
Stefanie Gilbreth, Papillion, NE (US);
Gregory G. Griese, Hudson, WI (US);
Mark Levitt, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Richard Staub, Lakeville, MN (US);
Stefanie Gilbreth, Papillion, NE (US);
Ecolab USA Inc., Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent.