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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 27, 1998
Toan Trinh, Maineville, OH (US);
Anthony James Burns, West Chester, OH (US);
William Tucker Campbell, West Chester, OH (US);
Alen David Streutker, Florence, KY (US);
Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Hamilton, OH (US);
Daniel Scott Cobb, Loveland, OH (US);
Eva Schneiderman, Fairfield, OH (US);
Ann Margaret Wolff, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Fairfield, OH (US);
Thomas Edward Ward, Oregonia, OH (US);
Alex Haejoon Chung, West Chester, OH (US);
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray containers, preferably non-manually operated sprayers. The cyclodextrin/surfactant combination, either alone, or in combination with the other ingredients, provides improved antimicrobial activity.