Patent ID: 6395289
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: A01N,A61K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
A mammalian teat dip composition comprising:(i) a solution of a film forming polymer blend comprising a first polymer component which is an organic, solvent-soluble, preformed, thermoplastic polyurethane having no reactive isocyanate groups and a second polymer component which is a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam), said blend capable of withstanding exposure to water without significant loss of said hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam) in an amount sufficient to form a water-resistant film upon topical application to mammalian skin; wherein said blend comprises from about 10 to about 80 weight percent of said first polymer and from about 20 to about 90 weight percent of said second polymer; (ii) at least one antimicrobial agent in an amount sufficient to treat and protect mammalian skin from infection; and (iii) sodium bicarbonate in amount to provide said composition with a pH of approximately 4 to 6.5; wherein said composition is capable of being removed easily from said mammalian skin with a surfactant and water.