EP1343867A2 - Antimicrobial wipe - Google Patents

Antimicrobial wipe

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EP1343867A2
EP1343867A2 EP01986948A EP01986948A EP1343867A2 EP 1343867 A2 EP1343867 A2 EP 1343867A2 EP 01986948 A EP01986948 A EP 01986948A EP 01986948 A EP01986948 A EP 01986948A EP 1343867 A2 EP1343867 A2 EP 1343867A2
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pyrrolidone
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Manmohan Unilever Research Port Sunlight BHAKOO
Takashi Nippon Lever B.V. Innovation Cen. INAMURA
Andrew S. Unilever Research Port Sunlight JAMIESON
Frank T. Lever Faberge ItaliaS.P.A VAN DE SCHEUR
Ivana Lever Faberge Italia S.p.A. TROMBETTA
V. Unilever Research Port Sunlight VIJAYAKRISHNAN
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/02—Inorganic compounds ; Elemental compounds
    • C11D3/04—Water-soluble compounds
    • C11D3/042—Acids
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/04—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
    • C11D17/049—Cleaning or scouring pads; Wipes
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20—Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/2075—Carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20—Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/2075—Carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C11D3/2082—Polycarboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
    • C11D3/20—Organic compounds containing oxygen
    • C11D3/2075—Carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C11D3/2086—Hydroxy carboxylic acids-salts thereof
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
    • C11D3/26—Organic compounds containing nitrogen
    • C11D3/28—Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen in the ring
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
    • C11D3/48—Medical, disinfecting agents, disinfecting, antibacterial, germicidal or antimicrobial compositions

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  • the present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe which is designed in particular for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces, such as hard surfaces in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, or the surface of the skin, or fabric surfaces.
  • the wipe contains an antimicrobially active mixture of anionic surfactant and acid, in combination with a specific solvent, and shows improved hygienic cleaning performance.
  • Cleaning compositions designed for application to surfaces generally comprise one or more surfactants, and, optionally, one or more antimicrobial actives and/or solvents .
  • Such surfaces are often contaminated with bacteria and other micro-organisms, which present a risk to human health, especially when they are present near food.
  • the biocidal activity of surfactants is, with a few notable exceptions, low and it is therefore commonplace to add a separate antimicrobial active to compositions.
  • the antimicrobial effectiveness of organic acids is known in the literature. Organic acids are utilised in cleaning products to provide antimicrobial activity, but generally do not achieve a sufficient level of bacterial kill, especially when present in formulations at relatively low levels.
  • WO98/55096 discloses that improved germ reduction and improved residual effectiveness can be obtained in a skin cleansing antimicrobial wipe which is impregnated with a mixture of an anionic surfactant and a proton donating agent (such as organic acid) , by the addition of a further antibacterial active such as TRICLOSAN.
  • a wipe containing an antimicrobially active mixture of anionic surfactant and acid, in combination with a solvent which is an N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivative shows superior cleaning performance, particularly with respect to the removal of fatty soil, and gives excellent hygiene performance.
  • Wipes of this invention are particularly suited for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces such as hard surfaces in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, or the surface of the skin, or fabric surfaces. Surprisingly they provide the requisite level of bacterial kill for this type of application without requiring the addition of any further antibacterial actives such as those described in WO98/55096.
  • W095/21238 describes an acidic microemulsion or acidic all- purpose cleaner for hard surfaces which removes soap scum, lime scale and grease which includes an anionic surfactant, at least one organic acid , such as a mono-, di-, or tri- carboxylic acid, and an N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone .
  • the product is designed to be sprayed onto a surface which is subsequently wiped. There is no mention of antimicrobial efficacy.
  • US 5 470 508 discloses an aqueous oil removal/degreasing composition containing higher-alkyl pyrrolidone such as N- octyl pyrrolidone, anionic surfactant and water.
  • GB 2 230 791 refers to a propylene glycol based solvent, such as propylene glycol t-butyl ether, in combination with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, for the removal of grease and varnish from metallic surfaces such as automotive parts.
  • W098/55569 and WO98/55570 relate to aqueous hard surface cleaners with improved residue removal and reduced filming/streaking.
  • the compositions comprise a mixture of anionic surfactants, an organic solvent such as an alkylene glycol ether, and preferably include a l-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone for dispersal of fragrance oils and other insoluble organic materials in the compositions.
  • the compositions are buffered to pH greater than 6.5 with a nitrogenous buffer.
  • EP 0 598 257 describes a water-based solution for reclaiming paint from spray booths with an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, preferably N-methyl pyrrolidone, a surfactant, preferably nonionic, and an alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether such as tripropylene glycol mono methyl ether.
  • EP 0 273 594 discloses a disposable semi-moist wipe for touch-up or light duty cleaning of bathroom or kitchen soil, containing a liquid cleaning composition comprising anionic or nonionic surfactant, one or more solvents for oil and dirt such as N-methyl pyrrolidone and ethylene or propylene glycol ethers, and sufficient hydroxide compound to produce a composition pH of 8 to 12.
  • EP 0 690 906 describes a multi-surface cleaner for the removal of greasy residues comprising an amine oxide or quaternary ammonium salt surfactant and a polar organic compound of defined water solubility such as certain of the propylene glycol ethers and N-alkyl pyrrolidones .
  • US 5 332 526 provides an environmentally safe paint stripping composition comprising N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and lower alkyl ethers of propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol .
  • the present invention provides an antimicrobial wipe suitable for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces, which comprises a substrate incorporating an aqueous composition comprising:
  • Wipes of the invention are especially suitable for the hygienic cleaning of hard surfaces.
  • hard surfaces are meant those surfaces which are typically found in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, and which are prone to microbial contamination. Examples include lavatory fixtures, lavatory appliances (toilets, bidets, shower stalls, bathtubs and bathing appliances) , wall and flooring surfaces and those surfaces associated with kitchen environments and other environments associated with food preparation.
  • Wipes of the invention are also useful in laundry or personal care applications where an antimicrobial effect is desirable, such as hygienic stain removal products for fabrics, or hygienic products for the skin such as antimicrobial hand cleansing products.
  • peel it is meant a disposable substrate such as a porous or absorbent sheet or cloth which has been pre- treated with the aqueous composition comprising ingredients (i) , (ii) , and (iii) as defined above (hereinafter referred to as "the composition of the invention") so as to incorporate the composition of the invention into or onto the substrate prior to its use by the consumer.
  • This product form is particularly advantageous since it allows for safe and convenient one-step hygienic cleaning disinfection of surfaces by the user, without the need for dilution or spraying.
  • the wipe is formed by absorbing the composition of the invention onto the substrate to form a moist wipe.
  • a batch of wipes can then be placed in a container which can be opened when needed and when closed, sufficiently seals to prevent evaporation of any components from the composition.
  • the composition of the invention is impregnated at the desired weight onto one or both sides of a substrate which may be formed from any woven or nonwoven fibre, fibre mixture or foam of sufficient wet strength and absorbency to hold an effective amount of the composition.
  • Preferable materials used to form the substrate include in general all nonwoven materials with sufficient liquid absorption capacity to contain the aqueous composition of the invention and to deliver it in use.
  • suitable nonwoven materials include fibres from natural sources such as viscose, cellulose, or from synthetic origin such as polypropylene or polyester. Especially suitable are mixtures of these materials such as viscose/polyester, viscose/polypropylene, and cellulose/polyester .
  • latex binders can be added.
  • These latex binders can typically include one or more monomers selected from styrene-2-ethyl hexyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, acrylonitrile and vinyl acetate.
  • the materials can be formed into webs using technologies generally known in the art such as carding, drylaid, wetlaid, airlaid and extrusion.
  • Webs can be bonded using technologies known in the art such as needlepunch, stitchbond, hydroentangling, chemical bonding, thermal bonding, spunbinding and meltblowing.
  • a commercially available example of a suitable material used to form the substrate is Akena VPE ex Orlandi, (a viscose/polyester material available in different specific weights varying from 40 grams/sq. m to 150 grams/sq. m) .
  • Tecnojet C500 a spunlace material containing 70% viscose and 30% polyester of a specific weight of 50 grams/ sq. m, available from Tecnofibra, Tecnojet A 1000, a material containing 100% viscose with a specific weight of 100 grams/ sq. m, available from Tecnofibra, and Hydraspun 8579, a nonwoven fabric manufactured from a blend of cellulosic and synthetic fibres with a specific weight of 48 grams/ sq. m.
  • compositions of the invention will typically have ingredient percentages (by weight based on total weight) as follows:
  • Surfactant from 0.1 to 2%, preferably about 0.3%
  • Acid from 0.1 to 2.0%, preferably from 0.4 to 0.8%.
  • N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative from 0.05 to 2%, preferably from 0.2 to 0.6%.
  • Water at least 80%, preferably at least 90%.
  • the weight ratio of composition of the invention to substrate suitably ranges from 1:1 to 6:1, and is preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, more preferably from 2:1 to 3:1.
  • compositions of the invention will be further described as follows:
  • compositions of the invention are aqueous compositions which preferably contain relatively low levels of actives.
  • the principal ingredient is water, which is normally present at a level of at least 50%, preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 90%, by weight based on total weight.
  • the use of distilled or demineralised water is preferred, but not essential to the invention.
  • compositions of the invention contain a surfactant which is preferably anionic in nature.
  • Suitable anionic surfactants for use herein include alkyl sulphates, alkyl sulphonates, alkyl aryl sulphonates, alkyl alkoxylated sulphates, or mixtures thereof.
  • Alkyl sulphates are particularly preferred.
  • Suitable alkyl sulphate surfactants for use herein are represented by the formula RS0 M wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group which may suitably be a straight or branched alkyl radical containing from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkyl phenyl radical containing from 6 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group.
  • R is a straight or branched alkyl radical containing from 6 to 20 carbon atoms.
  • M is hydrogen or a cation such as an alkali metal cation (e.g., sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and magnesium) or ammonium or substituted ammonium (e.g., methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethyl ammonium cations and quaternary ammonium cations, such as tetramethy1-ammonium and dimethyl piperidinium cations and quaternary ammonium cations derived from alkylamines such as ethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, and mixtures thereof) .
  • alkali metal cation e.g., sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and magnesium
  • ammonium or substituted ammonium e.g., methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethyl ammonium cations and quaternary ammonium cations, such as tetramethy1-ammonium and dimethyl piperidinium cations and quaternary am
  • branched alkyl sulphate is DACPON 27-23 AL, ex CONDEA.
  • This material can be described as a branched, essentially C ⁇ 2 /C ⁇ 3 sodium alkyl sulphate of formula (Ri) CH (R 2 ) -OS0 3 Na where Ri is C ⁇ - alkyl and R is C 8 - ⁇ alkyl.
  • Suitable alkyl sulphonates for use herein include water- soluble salts or acids of the formula RS0 3 M wherein R is a C 6 -C 2 o linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C 8 -C ⁇ 8 alkyl group and more preferably a C 10 -C16 alkyl group, and M is hydrogen or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants .
  • R is a C 6 -C 2 o linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C 8 -C ⁇ 8 alkyl group and more preferably a C 10 -C16 alkyl group
  • M is hydrogen or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants .
  • An example of a commercially available C14-C 16 alkyl sulphonate is HOSTAPUR SAS ex Hoechst.
  • Suitable alkyl aryl sulphonates for use herein include water-soluble salts or acids of the formula RS0 3 M wherein R is an aryl group, preferably a benzyl group, substituted by a C 6 -C 2 o linear or branched saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C 8 -C ⁇ 8 alkyl group and more preferably a C 10 -C 16 alkyl group, and M is hydrogen or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants.
  • R is an aryl group, preferably a benzyl group, substituted by a C 6 -C 2 o linear or branched saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C 8 -C ⁇ 8 alkyl group and more preferably a C 10 -C 16 alkyl group
  • M is hydrogen or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants.
  • alkyl aryl sulphonates examples include the alkyl benzene sulphonates available from Albright & Wilson under the trade name NANSA.
  • Suitable alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactants for use herein are according to the formula RO(A)mS0 3 M wherein R is an unsubstituted C 6 -C 2 o alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having a C 6 -C 20 alkyl component, preferably a C 8 -C ⁇ 8 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, more preferably C 10 -C 16 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, A is an ethoxy or propoxy unit, m is greater than zero, typically between 0.5 and 6, more preferably between 0.5 and 3, and M is H or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants.
  • alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactant is EMPICOL ESA 70, ex Albright & Wilson, This material can be described as RO- (CH 2 CH 2 0)S0 3 Na where R is C 10 -i6 alkyl, mainly C12-14 alkyl . Acid
  • compositions of the invention contain an acid which is preferably organic in nature.
  • Suitable organic acids for use herein include carboxylic acids and mixtures thereof.
  • the carboxylic acids and mixtures thereof may suitably be selected from aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic mono-, di- , tri- or polycarboxylic acids which generally contain 2 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 6 carbon atoms in the molecule. Hydroxycarboxylic acids may also be used.
  • carboxylic acids examples include caprylic acid, propionic acid, azelaic acid, caproic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid and mixtures thereof.
  • mixtures of dicarboxylic acids in particular mixtures including adipic, glutaric and succinic acid. These mixtures are preferred as they are commercially available. Typical commercially available mixtures comprise 30-35% adipic acid, 45-50% glutaric acid and 10-18% succinic acid. Such a mixture is available as SOKALAN DCS ex BASF. Another suitable mixture is available as RADIMIX ex Radici .
  • compositions of this invention contain an N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative .
  • N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivatives are N- (n-alkyl) pyrrolidones where the alkyl group has from 6 to 20, preferably from 8 to 14 carbon atoms .
  • N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivatives are N- (n-octyl) -2- pyrrolidone, N- (n-decyl) -2-pyrrolidone, N- (n-dodecyl) -2- pyrrolidone and N- (n-tetradecyl) -2-pyrrolidone.
  • N- (n-octyl) -2-pyrrolidone available commercially as SURFADONE LP-100 ex International Speciality Products, Inc.
  • compositions of the invention will generally have a pH between 3.0 and 6.0, preferably 3.2-4.5.
  • the relatively low pH of the composition is important in achieving both the cleaning and the antimicrobial synergies which are exhibited by the composition of the invention.
  • pH 3.0 surface damage may occur.
  • the most preferred pH is around 3.8.
  • a water soluble base such as an alkali metal hydroxide, (typically sodium hydroxide) is generally used to regulate the pH to the required level .
  • alkali metal hydroxide typically sodium hydroxide
  • compositions of the invention can contain other optional ingredients which aid in their cleaning performance and maintain the physical and chemical stability of the product.
  • Examples include: further solvents, perfumes, colours and dyes, further hygiene agents, foam-control agents, viscosity modifying agents and mixtures thereof.
  • a preferred optional ingredient for inclusion in compositions of the invention is a further solvent which can be characterised by the general formula R ⁇ -0- (EO) m - (PO) n -R2 - wherein R-j_ and R2 are independently C 2 - 6 alkyl or hydrogen, but not both hydrogen, m and n are independently 0-5, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group and PO represents a propyleneoxy group.
  • a preferred example of such a further solvent is propylene glycol n-butyl ether, sold by Dow Chemical Company as
  • Dowanol PnB Other suitable materials include Dowanol PM and Dowanol DPnB, both also commercially available from Dow Chemical Company.
  • compositions of the invention suitably ranges from 0.05 to 5%, preferably from 0.1 to 1%, more preferably from 0.2 to 5%.
  • the invention will now be illustrated by the following non- limiting Examples, in which all percentages are by weight based on total weight, unless otherwise indicated.
  • a liquid formulation was prepared having ingredients as shown in the following Table:
  • An antimicrobial wipe was formed by impregnating a substrate with the above liquid formulation.
  • the substrate was spunlace of specific weight 50 grams/sq. m (Akena VPE 50, ex Orlandi) .
  • the liquid formulation to substrate weight ratio was 2.6:1.
  • Disinfecting performance was measured by separating the liquid formulation from the substrate after 24 hours impregnation time and evaluating it for bactericidal activity using the methodology described in European standard EN 1276. This specifies a test method and requirements for the minimum bactericidal activity of a disinfecting composition.
  • the liquid formulation passed this test at high soil with 5 minutes contact time, giving at least log 5 kill against the test bacterial strains P. aeruginosa, E. coli , S. aureus and Ent . hirae.
  • compositions were used to make an antimicrobial wipe by impregnating a substrate with that particular composition.
  • the substrate was spunlace comprising viscose/polyester at a ratio of 70:30 with a specific weight of 50 grams/sq. m. In each case, the composition to substrate weight ratio was 2.6:1.
  • compositions were evaluated for their cleaning performance on fatty soil.
  • Table shows the ingredients of the compositions used and the results of the evaluation of cleaning performance:
  • Examples 2 & 3 are both superior to Comparative Example A and Comparative Example B in terms of their cleaning performance on fatty soil.

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Abstract

An antimicrobial wipe suitable for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces, which comprises a substrate incorporating an aqueous composition comprising: (i) at least one surfactant, (ii) at least one acid, and (iii) a solvent which is an N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative.

Description

ANTIMICROBIAL WIPE
Technical Field
The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe which is designed in particular for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces, such as hard surfaces in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, or the surface of the skin, or fabric surfaces. The wipe contains an antimicrobially active mixture of anionic surfactant and acid, in combination with a specific solvent, and shows improved hygienic cleaning performance.
Background to the Invention and Prior Art
Cleaning compositions designed for application to surfaces, such as hard surfaces in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, or the surface of the skin, or fabric surfaces, generally comprise one or more surfactants, and, optionally, one or more antimicrobial actives and/or solvents .
Such surfaces are often contaminated with bacteria and other micro-organisms, which present a risk to human health, especially when they are present near food.
The biocidal activity of surfactants is, with a few notable exceptions, low and it is therefore commonplace to add a separate antimicrobial active to compositions. The antimicrobial effectiveness of organic acids is known in the literature. Organic acids are utilised in cleaning products to provide antimicrobial activity, but generally do not achieve a sufficient level of bacterial kill, especially when present in formulations at relatively low levels.
Some surfactants have been found to potentiate the effects of organic acids. US 4,975,217 discloses a synergistic germicidal activity for combinations of organic acid and surfactants, when used as active ingredients in germicidal products which are applied directly to the skin. Citric/malic acid in combination with anionic surfactant is particularly preferred.
WO98/55096 discloses that improved germ reduction and improved residual effectiveness can be obtained in a skin cleansing antimicrobial wipe which is impregnated with a mixture of an anionic surfactant and a proton donating agent (such as organic acid) , by the addition of a further antibacterial active such as TRICLOSAN.
The present inventors have found that a wipe containing an antimicrobially active mixture of anionic surfactant and acid, in combination with a solvent which is an N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivative, shows superior cleaning performance, particularly with respect to the removal of fatty soil, and gives excellent hygiene performance.
Wipes of this invention are particularly suited for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces such as hard surfaces in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, or the surface of the skin, or fabric surfaces. Surprisingly they provide the requisite level of bacterial kill for this type of application without requiring the addition of any further antibacterial actives such as those described in WO98/55096.
W095/21238 describes an acidic microemulsion or acidic all- purpose cleaner for hard surfaces which removes soap scum, lime scale and grease which includes an anionic surfactant, at least one organic acid , such as a mono-, di-, or tri- carboxylic acid, and an N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone . The product is designed to be sprayed onto a surface which is subsequently wiped. There is no mention of antimicrobial efficacy.
US 5 470 508 discloses an aqueous oil removal/degreasing composition containing higher-alkyl pyrrolidone such as N- octyl pyrrolidone, anionic surfactant and water.
GB 2 230 791 refers to a propylene glycol based solvent, such as propylene glycol t-butyl ether, in combination with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, for the removal of grease and varnish from metallic surfaces such as automotive parts.
W098/55569 and WO98/55570 relate to aqueous hard surface cleaners with improved residue removal and reduced filming/streaking. The compositions comprise a mixture of anionic surfactants, an organic solvent such as an alkylene glycol ether, and preferably include a l-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone for dispersal of fragrance oils and other insoluble organic materials in the compositions. The compositions are buffered to pH greater than 6.5 with a nitrogenous buffer.
EP 0 598 257 describes a water-based solution for reclaiming paint from spray booths with an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, preferably N-methyl pyrrolidone, a surfactant, preferably nonionic, and an alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether such as tripropylene glycol mono methyl ether.
EP 0 273 594 discloses a disposable semi-moist wipe for touch-up or light duty cleaning of bathroom or kitchen soil, containing a liquid cleaning composition comprising anionic or nonionic surfactant, one or more solvents for oil and dirt such as N-methyl pyrrolidone and ethylene or propylene glycol ethers, and sufficient hydroxide compound to produce a composition pH of 8 to 12.
EP 0 690 906 describes a multi-surface cleaner for the removal of greasy residues comprising an amine oxide or quaternary ammonium salt surfactant and a polar organic compound of defined water solubility such as certain of the propylene glycol ethers and N-alkyl pyrrolidones .
US 5 332 526 provides an environmentally safe paint stripping composition comprising N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and lower alkyl ethers of propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol .
None of the above referenced prior art discloses or suggests the combination of ingredients which characterises wipes of the present invention as defined below, and the improved surface cleaning and hygienic performance obtainable thereby.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention provides an antimicrobial wipe suitable for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces, which comprises a substrate incorporating an aqueous composition comprising:
(i) at least one surfactant,
(ii) at least one acid, and
(iii) a solvent which is an N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Product Form and Ingredient Levels
Wipes of the invention are especially suitable for the hygienic cleaning of hard surfaces. By "hard surfaces" is meant those surfaces which are typically found in the household, or in institutional or hospital environments, and which are prone to microbial contamination. Examples include lavatory fixtures, lavatory appliances (toilets, bidets, shower stalls, bathtubs and bathing appliances) , wall and flooring surfaces and those surfaces associated with kitchen environments and other environments associated with food preparation.
Wipes of the invention are also useful in laundry or personal care applications where an antimicrobial effect is desirable, such as hygienic stain removal products for fabrics, or hygienic products for the skin such as antimicrobial hand cleansing products.
By "wipe" it is meant a disposable substrate such as a porous or absorbent sheet or cloth which has been pre- treated with the aqueous composition comprising ingredients (i) , (ii) , and (iii) as defined above (hereinafter referred to as "the composition of the invention") so as to incorporate the composition of the invention into or onto the substrate prior to its use by the consumer.
This product form is particularly advantageous since it allows for safe and convenient one-step hygienic cleaning disinfection of surfaces by the user, without the need for dilution or spraying.
Typically the wipe is formed by absorbing the composition of the invention onto the substrate to form a moist wipe. A batch of wipes can then be placed in a container which can be opened when needed and when closed, sufficiently seals to prevent evaporation of any components from the composition. The composition of the invention is impregnated at the desired weight onto one or both sides of a substrate which may be formed from any woven or nonwoven fibre, fibre mixture or foam of sufficient wet strength and absorbency to hold an effective amount of the composition.
Preferable materials used to form the substrate include in general all nonwoven materials with sufficient liquid absorption capacity to contain the aqueous composition of the invention and to deliver it in use.
Illustrative examples of suitable nonwoven materials include fibres from natural sources such as viscose, cellulose, or from synthetic origin such as polypropylene or polyester. Especially suitable are mixtures of these materials such as viscose/polyester, viscose/polypropylene, and cellulose/polyester .
Optionally one or more latex binders can be added. These latex binders can typically include one or more monomers selected from styrene-2-ethyl hexyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, acrylonitrile and vinyl acetate.
The materials can be formed into webs using technologies generally known in the art such as carding, drylaid, wetlaid, airlaid and extrusion.
Webs can be bonded using technologies known in the art such as needlepunch, stitchbond, hydroentangling, chemical bonding, thermal bonding, spunbinding and meltblowing.
A commercially available example of a suitable material used to form the substrate is Akena VPE ex Orlandi, (a viscose/polyester material available in different specific weights varying from 40 grams/sq. m to 150 grams/sq. m) .
Other commercially available examples include Tecnojet C500, a spunlace material containing 70% viscose and 30% polyester of a specific weight of 50 grams/ sq. m, available from Tecnofibra, Tecnojet A 1000, a material containing 100% viscose with a specific weight of 100 grams/ sq. m, available from Tecnofibra, and Hydraspun 8579, a nonwoven fabric manufactured from a blend of cellulosic and synthetic fibres with a specific weight of 48 grams/ sq. m.
Compositions of the invention will typically have ingredient percentages (by weight based on total weight) as follows:
Surfactant: from 0.1 to 2%, preferably about 0.3%
Acid: from 0.1 to 2.0%, preferably from 0.4 to 0.8%.
N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative: from 0.05 to 2%, preferably from 0.2 to 0.6%.
Water: at least 80%, preferably at least 90%.
In a wipe according to the invention, the weight ratio of composition of the invention to substrate suitably ranges from 1:1 to 6:1, and is preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, more preferably from 2:1 to 3:1. Compositions
The ingredients of the compositions of the invention will be further described as follows:
Water
Compositions of the invention are aqueous compositions which preferably contain relatively low levels of actives. Typically the principal ingredient is water, which is normally present at a level of at least 50%, preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 90%, by weight based on total weight. The use of distilled or demineralised water is preferred, but not essential to the invention.
Surfactant
Compositions of the invention contain a surfactant which is preferably anionic in nature.
Suitable anionic surfactants for use herein include alkyl sulphates, alkyl sulphonates, alkyl aryl sulphonates, alkyl alkoxylated sulphates, or mixtures thereof.
Alkyl sulphates are particularly preferred.
Suitable alkyl sulphate surfactants for use herein are represented by the formula RS0 M wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group which may suitably be a straight or branched alkyl radical containing from 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an alkyl phenyl radical containing from 6 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group. Preferably R is a straight or branched alkyl radical containing from 6 to 20 carbon atoms. M is hydrogen or a cation such as an alkali metal cation (e.g., sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and magnesium) or ammonium or substituted ammonium (e.g., methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethyl ammonium cations and quaternary ammonium cations, such as tetramethy1-ammonium and dimethyl piperidinium cations and quaternary ammonium cations derived from alkylamines such as ethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, and mixtures thereof) .
An example of a commercially available branched alkyl sulphate is DACPON 27-23 AL, ex CONDEA. This material can be described as a branched, essentially Cι2/Cι3 sodium alkyl sulphate of formula (Ri) CH (R2) -OS03Na where Ri is Cι- alkyl and R is C8-ιι alkyl.
An example of a commercially available linear alkyl sulphate is EMPICOL LX28, ex Albright & Wilson. This material can be described as R-OS03Na where R is Cι0-i6 alkyl, mainly C12-14 alkyl.
Suitable alkyl sulphonates for use herein include water- soluble salts or acids of the formula RS03M wherein R is a C6-C2o linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C8-Cι8 alkyl group and more preferably a C10-C16 alkyl group, and M is hydrogen or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants . An example of a commercially available C14-C16 alkyl sulphonate is HOSTAPUR SAS ex Hoechst.
Suitable alkyl aryl sulphonates for use herein include water-soluble salts or acids of the formula RS03M wherein R is an aryl group, preferably a benzyl group, substituted by a C6-C2o linear or branched saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably a C8-Cι8 alkyl group and more preferably a C10-C16 alkyl group, and M is hydrogen or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants.
Examples of commercially available alkyl aryl sulphonates are the alkyl benzene sulphonates available from Albright & Wilson under the trade name NANSA.
Suitable alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactants for use herein are according to the formula RO(A)mS03M wherein R is an unsubstituted C6-C2o alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having a C6-C20 alkyl component, preferably a C8-Cι8 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, more preferably C10-C16 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, A is an ethoxy or propoxy unit, m is greater than zero, typically between 0.5 and 6, more preferably between 0.5 and 3, and M is H or a cation such as those listed above for alkyl sulphate surfactants.
An example of a commercially available alkyl alkoxylated sulphate surfactant is EMPICOL ESA 70, ex Albright & Wilson, This material can be described as RO- (CH2CH20)S03Na where R is C10-i6 alkyl, mainly C12-14 alkyl . Acid
Compositions of the invention contain an acid which is preferably organic in nature.
Suitable organic acids for use herein include carboxylic acids and mixtures thereof.
The carboxylic acids and mixtures thereof may suitably be selected from aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic mono-, di- , tri- or polycarboxylic acids which generally contain 2 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 6 carbon atoms in the molecule. Hydroxycarboxylic acids may also be used.
Examples of suitable carboxylic acids include caprylic acid, propionic acid, azelaic acid, caproic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid and mixtures thereof.
Especially preferred are mixtures of dicarboxylic acids, in particular mixtures including adipic, glutaric and succinic acid. These mixtures are preferred as they are commercially available. Typical commercially available mixtures comprise 30-35% adipic acid, 45-50% glutaric acid and 10-18% succinic acid. Such a mixture is available as SOKALAN DCS ex BASF. Another suitable mixture is available as RADIMIX ex Radici .
The use of essentially pure acids is not excluded but these have limited commercial availability. N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative
Compositions of this invention contain an N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative .
Suitable N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivatives are N- (n-alkyl) pyrrolidones where the alkyl group has from 6 to 20, preferably from 8 to 14 carbon atoms .
Preferred N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivatives are N- (n-octyl) -2- pyrrolidone, N- (n-decyl) -2-pyrrolidone, N- (n-dodecyl) -2- pyrrolidone and N- (n-tetradecyl) -2-pyrrolidone.
Particularly preferred is N- (n-octyl) -2-pyrrolidone, available commercially as SURFADONE LP-100 ex International Speciality Products, Inc.
pH
Compositions of the invention will generally have a pH between 3.0 and 6.0, preferably 3.2-4.5.
It is believed that the relatively low pH of the composition is important in achieving both the cleaning and the antimicrobial synergies which are exhibited by the composition of the invention. However below pH 3.0 surface damage may occur. The most preferred pH is around 3.8.
A water soluble base such as an alkali metal hydroxide, (typically sodium hydroxide) is generally used to regulate the pH to the required level . Optional Ingredients
Compositions of the invention can contain other optional ingredients which aid in their cleaning performance and maintain the physical and chemical stability of the product.
Examples include: further solvents, perfumes, colours and dyes, further hygiene agents, foam-control agents, viscosity modifying agents and mixtures thereof.
A preferred optional ingredient for inclusion in compositions of the invention is a further solvent which can be characterised by the general formula Rχ-0- (EO)m- (PO) n-R2 - wherein R-j_ and R2 are independently C2-6 alkyl or hydrogen, but not both hydrogen, m and n are independently 0-5, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group and PO represents a propyleneoxy group.
A preferred example of such a further solvent is propylene glycol n-butyl ether, sold by Dow Chemical Company as
Dowanol PnB. Other suitable materials include Dowanol PM and Dowanol DPnB, both also commercially available from Dow Chemical Company.
The level of further solvent in compositions of the invention (by weight based on total weight) suitably ranges from 0.05 to 5%, preferably from 0.1 to 1%, more preferably from 0.2 to 5%. The invention will now be illustrated by the following non- limiting Examples, in which all percentages are by weight based on total weight, unless otherwise indicated.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
A liquid formulation was prepared having ingredients as shown in the following Table:
An antimicrobial wipe was formed by impregnating a substrate with the above liquid formulation. The substrate was spunlace of specific weight 50 grams/sq. m (Akena VPE 50, ex Orlandi) . The liquid formulation to substrate weight ratio was 2.6:1. Disinfecting performance was measured by separating the liquid formulation from the substrate after 24 hours impregnation time and evaluating it for bactericidal activity using the methodology described in European standard EN 1276. This specifies a test method and requirements for the minimum bactericidal activity of a disinfecting composition. The liquid formulation passed this test at high soil with 5 minutes contact time, giving at least log 5 kill against the test bacterial strains P. aeruginosa, E. coli , S. aureus and Ent . hirae.
Examples 2 & 3
Examples 2 and 3 (compositions according to the invention) and Comparative Examples A and B (compositions not according to the invention) were prepared.
Each composition was used to make an antimicrobial wipe by impregnating a substrate with that particular composition. The substrate was spunlace comprising viscose/polyester at a ratio of 70:30 with a specific weight of 50 grams/sq. m. In each case, the composition to substrate weight ratio was 2.6:1.
The compositions were evaluated for their cleaning performance on fatty soil. The following Table shows the ingredients of the compositions used and the results of the evaluation of cleaning performance:
It can be seen that Examples 2 & 3 are both superior to Comparative Example A and Comparative Example B in terms of their cleaning performance on fatty soil.

Claims

1. An antimicrobial wipe suitable for the hygienic cleaning of surfaces, which comprises a substrate incorporating an aqueous composition comprising:
(i) at least one surfactant,
(ii) at least one acid, and
(iii) a solvent which is an N-alkylpyrrolidone derivative.
2. A wipe according to claim 1, in which the surfactant is an anionic surfactant selected from alkyl sulphates, alkyl sulphonates, alkyl aryl sulphonates, alkyl alkoxylated sulphates, or mixtures thereof.
3. A wipe according to claim 1 or 2 , in which the acid is a carboxylic acid selected from caprylic acid, propionic acid, azelaic acid, caproic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid and mixtures thereof.
4. A wipe according to any of claims 1 to 3 , in which the N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivative is selected from N- (n- octyl) -2-pyrrolidone, N- (n-decyl) -2-pyrrolidone, N- (n- dodecyl) -2-pyrrolidone and N- (n-tetradecyl) -2- pyrrolidone.
5. A wipe according to any of claims 1 to 5 , which has a pH between 3.0 and 6.0.
6. A wipe according to claim 5, which has a pH between 3.5 and 4.5.
7. A wipe according to any of claims 1 to 6 , in which the aqueous composition includes a further solvent of the general formula R^-0- (EO)m- (PO) n-R2. wherein R]_ and R2 are independently C2-6 alkyl or hydrogen, but not both hydrogen, m and n are independently 0-5, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group and PO represents a propyleneoxy group. Has a pH between 3.0 and 6.0.
8. A wipe according to any of claims 1 to 7 , in which the weight ratio of aqueous composition to substrate ranges from 1:1 to 4:1.
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