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Film-forming alcoholic microbicidal teat dip and method of use thereof
Assignee: Masti-Kure Products Co Inc
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Filing: 1978-09-22
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Granted: 1980-04-22
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Expires: 1998-09-22
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an antimicrobial animal teat dip tincture composition and method of use thereof. The ingredients of the composition are: a microbicide, water-soluble, lower alkanol, water and lower-alkanol-soluble film-forming polymer, and a water soluble emollient. Mastitis is controlled by applying the composition to the teats of animals, and allowing the composition to dry on the teats to form a film of the polymer containing the emollient. The lower alkanol gives a very rapid and effective kill of microbes on the teats while the emollient will remain on the teats in the polymer film and prevent chapping and drying of the teats. Preferably, the composition also contains a further microbicide which remains in the polymer film and provides a residual long-term mastitis protection. Quaternary ammonia microbicide compounds provide superior results in this regard, as opposed to other conventional microbicides. The ingredients provide a freeze resistant solution.
Inventors
- 👤 Jules Silver
- 👤 Thomas G. Borrows
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0041; A01; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/24; A01N31/00; A01N31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An antimicrobial animal teat dip tincture composition consisting essentially of the ingredients of: (a) a water-soluble lower alkanol microbicide in an amount of 15 to 70%; (b) a water and lower alkanol-soluble film-forming polymer in an amount of 0.1 to 15%; (c) a water-soluble emollient in an amount of 0.1 to 10%; (d) water wherein the composition provides a fast acting microbicidal teat dip which does not cause substantial irritation of the teats with repeated use thereof and may be washed from the teats with water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An antimicrobial animal teat dip tincture composition consisting essentially of the ingredients of: (a) a water-soluble lower alkanol microbicide in an amount of 15 to 70%; (b) a water and lower alkanol-soluble film-forming polymer in an amount of 0.1 to 15%; (c) a water-soluble emollient in an amount of 0.1 to 10%; (d) water wherein the composition provides a fast acting microbicidal teat dip which does not cause substantial irritation of the teats with repeated use thereof and may be washed from the teats with water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1, which in addition also contains a water-soluble dye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 1, which in addition also contains a buffer for controlling the pH of the composition between 4 and 7.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 1, which in addition also contains a sequestering agent for preventing precipitation of any of the said ingredients in hard water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the alkanol has 3 carbon atoms or less.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein the alkanol is saturated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the polymer is a vinyl polymer, a natural gum polymer or gelatin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein the polymer is polyvinylpyrrilodone.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the emollient is a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 9, wherein the polyhydric alcohol is glycerol or sorbitol.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition in addition also contains a further water/alcohol-soluble microbicide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The composition of claim 11, wherein the further soluble microbicide is a quaternary ammonium compound.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 11, wherein the soluble microbicide is selected from the group consisting of cetyl pyridinum chloride and N-alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl ammonium chloride.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 13, wherein the soluble microbicide is cetyl pyridinum chloride.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition in addition also contains a further water/alcohol-insoluble mircobicide.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 15, wherein the insoluble microbicide is a phenolic microbicide.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 15, wherein the composition in addition also contains 0.01 to 10% of an emulsifier.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method for preventing mastitis in the teats of mammals comprising applying to the teats the composition of claim 1 and allowing the composition to dry on said teats so as to form a film of the polymer containing the emollient.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the composition in addition also contains a water-soluble dye which is contained in the resulting polymer film and the teat dip composition is reapplied to the teats when no dye is visible on the treated teats.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the composition in addition contains a buffer for controlling the pH of the composition between 4 and 7 to prevent unconfortable application of the teat dip.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the composition in addition also contains a sequestering agent for preventing precipitation of any of the said ingredients in hard water.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the alkanol has 3 carbon atoms or less.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the film-forming polymer is polyvinylpyrrilodone.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the emollient is a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 24, wherein the polyhydric alcohol is glycerol or sorbitol.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the composition in addition contains a further water/alcohol soluble microbicide whereby the further microbicide remains in the dried polymer film and provides residual long term mastitis protection.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 26, wherein the soluble microbicide is a quaternary ammonium compound.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 27, wherein the soluble microbicide is selected from the group consisting of cetyl pyridinum chloride and N-alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl ammonium chloride.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 28, wherein the soluble microbicide is cetyl pyridinum chloride.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 18, wherein the composition in addition also contains a further water/alcohol insoluble microbicide.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 30, wherein the insoluble microbicide is a phenolic microbicide.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 30, wherein said composition in addition also contains 0.01 to 10% of an emulsifier.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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