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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 1996
Filed:
Jan. 06, 1995
Gary F Matz, Rosslyn Farms, PA (US);
Paul F Richardson, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Calgon Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
An antimicrobial composition comprising the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having a distribution of carbon atoms from about eight to eighteen carbon atoms and wherein from about 40 to 60 weight % of the alkyl group having about twelve carbon atoms and wherein X is hydrogen or a halide is disclosed. The antimicrobial composition is storage stable below about 5.degree. C. and, further, preferably, also has a flash point above about 38.degree. C. A process for making this antimicrobial composition is disclosed resulting in an antimicrobial composition comprising from about 25 to 35 weight % of the alkyl guanidine halide salt of the above formula, from about 10 to 60 weight % of a solvent and from about 10 to 65 weight % water.