Columbia Technology Ventures

Botanical Skin and Surface Disinfectant

This natural disinfectant composition is composed of natural essential oils, fruit acids, and alcohols that work together to kill a broad spectrum of bacteria. The botanicals used in this skin disinfectant have emollient and moisturizing properties and are very mild to the skin. The botanicals can be used as non-irritating, non-toxic skin and surface disinfectants, such as in antimicrobial soaps, creams, lotions, cosmetic products, and wound dressings in home or clinical settings.

This formulation has been proven effective against Staphylococcus Aureus, or Staph A, without the risk of antimicrobial resistance.

Natural Disinfectant Less Toxic than Synthetic Antimicrobials

Disinfectants derived from natural botanicals are mild to the skin, but effectively kill many bacteria found in hospital and clinical settings. Existing skin and surface disinfectants are made from toxic synthetic antimicrobials that can cause skin drying, irritation, and allergic reactions.

Mild but effective disinfectants are in high demand for use in human and veterinary clinical settings, surgical procedures, personal care, and household applications.

Applications

  • Antimicrobial creams, soaps (liquid or bar form), lotions, cosmetic products, and wound dressings
  • Surface disinfectants such as wipes or other cleaning products
  • Healthcare and personal settings
  • Use with other topical creams and products to enhance antimicrobial activity

Advantages

  • Synergistic combination of multiple botanicals kills bacteria without risk of resistance
  • Applications and benefits span both human and veterinary medicine
  • Appeals to health-conscious consumer who desires natural ingredients
  • Provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, including Staphylococcus Aureus
  • Non-irritating, emollient and moisturizing

Lead Inventor

Shanta Modak, Ph.D conducts research for the Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Surgery. Dr. Modak has been at Columbia University Medical Center for 27 years and has worked in the field of infection control for 40 years. Her Ph.D. in Biochemistry is from the Haffkine Institute of Bombay University in India.


Patent Status: Patent Pending (PCT/US10/023648 PCT/US08/072006)

Licensing Status: Available for Licensing and Sponsored Research Support

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