US4446153A
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Skin sanitizing composition and method of using
Assignee: Purina Mills LLC
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A skin sanitizing composition is disclosed which is particularly suited as a teat dip or udder wash for dairy cows which comprises at least one phenyl alkanol such as benzyl or phenethyl alcohol as the microbiocidal or sanitizing ingredient in an amount effective to substantially reduce the bacteria population on a skin surface when the composition is applied thereto. An emulsifying amount of a surfactant is included to provide an aqueous dispersion of the phenyl alkanol ingredient, which enhances the germicidal activity of the microbiocidal or sanitizing ingredient. The composition may include an emollient if desired and has a typical pH of between about 4 and 7.
Inventors
- 👤 Kim W. Yang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/045; A61K31/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A teat sanitizing composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a sanitizing mixture of benzyl alcohol and phenylethanol, in an amount effective to substantially reduce the bacteria population on a teat surface when said composition is applied thereto, an emulsifying amount of a surfactant to disperse said sanitizing mixture, said composition having a pH of between about 4 and 7.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A teat sanitizing composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a sanitizing mixture of benzyl alcohol and phenylethanol, in an amount effective to substantially reduce the bacteria population on a teat surface when said composition is applied thereto, an emulsifying amount of a surfactant to disperse said sanitizing mixture, said composition having a pH of between about 4 and 7.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition has a pH of between about 4 to 5.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition includes an emollient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein said emollient is a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 4 wherein said polyhydric alcohol is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the sanitizing mixture comprises a mixture of equal amounts by weight of benzyl alcohol and phenylethanol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said surfactant is selected from the group consisting of cationic, anionic, and non-ionic surfactants.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate and mixtures thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said sanitizing mixture is present in an amount of between about 0.8 to 6% by weight of said composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said sanitizing mixture is present in an amount of between about 2 to 4% by weight of said composition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said surfactant is present in an amount of between about 0.5 to 6% by weight of said composition.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of sanitizing the teat of a dairy cow comprising applying thereto an aqueous dispersion of a sanitizing mixture of benzyl alcohol and phenylethanol, in an amount effective to substantially reduce the bacteria population on said teat surface once said dispersion is applied thereto, said dispersion including an emulsifying amount of a surfactant to disperse said sanitizing mixture, said dispersion containing an emollient and having a pH of between about 4 and 7.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
74 words
A method of sanitizing the teat of a dairy cow comprising applying thereto an aqueous dispersion of a sanitizing mixture of benzyl alcohol and phenylethanol, in an amount effective to substantially reduce the bacteria population on said teat surface once said dispersion is applied thereto, said dispersion including an emulsifying amount of a surfactant to disperse said sanitizing mixture, said dispersion containing an emollient and having a pH of between about 4 and 7.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said composition has a pH of between about 4 to 5.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said sanitizing mixture is present in an amount of between about 0.8 to 6% by weight of said composition.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said sanitizing mixture is present in an amount of between about 2 to 4% by weight of said composition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said surfactant is present in an amount of between about 0.5 to 6% by weight of said composition.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said surfactant is selected from the group consisting of cationic, anionic, and non-ionic surfactants.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate and mixtures thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 12 wherein an emollient is present in said dispersion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 19 wherein said emollient is a polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 20 wherein said polyhydric alcohol is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the sanitizing mixture comprises a mixture of equal amounts by weight of benzyl alcohol and phenylethanol.
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