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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2008
Shanta M. Modak, Riveredge, NJ (US);
Nayana Baiju, New York, NY (US);
Lauserpina A. Caraos, Hollis, NY (US);
Shanta M. Modak, Riveredge, NJ (US);
Nayana Baiju, New York, NY (US);
Lauserpina A. Caraos, Hollis, NY (US);
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a skin or surface disinfectant composition with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity comprising one or more essential oil (and/or one or more component thereof) and one or more fruit acid. The compositions of the invention may be used as non-toxic alternatives to conventional disinfectants or may be added to other antimicrobial agents to enhance their activity. The invention provides effective alternatives to harsher products which may be particularly useful in personal care and household products and where children and/or pet exposure may be a concern.