Patent ID: 6214625
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A lytic reagent composition comprising:(a) an ethoxylated long chain amine compound represented by the general formula: ##STR11##wherein R is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, m and n are each 1 or more and m+n is between 20 and 40;(b) a quaternary ammonium salt, represented by following molecular structure: ##STR12##wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group having 14 carbon atoms; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and X.sup.- is chloride or bromide anions; and(c) an acid.