Patent ID: 8933122
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A01N,A23L,A61L,C11D

Abstract:
1. A method of killing spores comprising (a) applying to an object infected with spores, a composition including a cationic surfactant derived from the condensation of fatty acids and esterified dibasic amino acids, the cationic surfactant having the following formula: where: X − is Br − , Cl − , or HSO 4 − , a counter ion derived from an organic or inorganic acids, or an anion derived from a phenolic compound; R 1 : is a linear alkyl chain from a saturated fatty acid or hydroxyacid from 8 to 14 atoms of carbon bonded to the α-amino acid group through an amidic bond, R 2 : is a linear or branched alkyl chain from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an aromatic group, R 3 : is and n can be from 0 to 4, wherein the spores come from at least one of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, yeasts and molds.