This technology is an antimicrobial composition with low concentrations of essential oils, plant, and fruit extracts that provides effective, persistent protection without causing skin sensitivity.
Current antimicrobial and preservative compositions use essential oils with quaternary ammonium compounds, and ingredients like triclosan, biguanides, and parabens due to their high antimicrobial activity. However, these compounds tend to be harsh and may produce unwanted fragrance in the final product. Furthermore, in the case of certain antimicrobial product compositions, resistant microbes are beginning to emerge.
This technology is an antimicrobial and preservative composition with small amounts of essential oils, plant extracts, and fruit extracts in synergy with fruit acid and alkanediols. This system is able to be applied in a 1-5% concentration to a wide variety of products including topical creams and disinfectants to effectively combat microbes. Additionally, the composition does not evoke skin sensitivity and produces little to no fragrance.
IR 2495
Licensing Contact: Cynthia Lang
