Patent ID: 6358469
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: A61K,A61L,A61Q,C11D

Abstract:
A deodorizing composition consisting essentially of a clear, aqueous solution of divalent zinc ions in a deodorizing effective amount, and an anionic surfactant in an amount effective to solubilize said divalent zinc ions, such that said solution does not leave a visible residue on a substrate, wherein said anionic surfactant is described by the formula Râ€”(Oâ€”CH2â€”CH2)xâ€”Oâ€”CH2COOâˆ’, wherein R is a fatty alcohol substituent or an alkylaryl substituent, the fatty alcohol substituent is a residue of a C6-C20 fatty alcohol, the alkylaryl substituent is a residue of a C10-C20 alkylaryl compound, and wherein X is at least 2.