Patent ID: 6114298
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A01N,C11D

Abstract:
A composition in the form of a microemulsion suitable for disinfecting surfaces, said composition comprising:a) an aqueous phase which comprises:i) from 0.01% to 40% by weight, of a surfactant, wherein said surfactant is a betaine surfactant, an N-oxide surfactant, and mixtures thereof;ii) from 0.001% to 15% by weight, of a peroxygen bleaching system;iii) from 0.002% to 3% by weight, of a radical scavenger;iv) the balance water; andb) a non-aqueous phase which comprises:i) from 0.005% to 5% by weight, of an essential oils, said essential oils are obtained from sources selected from the group consisting of thyme, lemon grass, lemons, oranges, anise, clove, cinnamon, geraniums, roses, mint, lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, peppermint, camphor, sandalwood, cedar, and mixtures thereof;ii) the balance one or more hydroxylated solvents, said solvents selected from the group consisting of 2-hexyloxyethanol, ethyleneglycol ethyl ether, ethyleneglycol butyl ether, n-butoxypropyloxypropanol, butyl triglycol ether, butyl diglycol ether, diethyleneglycol butyl ether, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-ethanol, 2-(2-propoxyethoxy) propanol, 2-ethyl,-1,3-hexanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, and mixtures thereof.