EP3420063B1 - Detergent or cleaning agent having an improved antimicrobial effect - Google Patents

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EP3420063B1
EP3420063B1 EP17705906.0A EP17705906A EP3420063B1 EP 3420063 B1 EP3420063 B1 EP 3420063B1 EP 17705906 A EP17705906 A EP 17705906A EP 3420063 B1 EP3420063 B1 EP 3420063B1
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Mirko Weide
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    • C11ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11DDETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
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  • the present invention relates to a washing or cleaning agent with an antimicrobial effect which comprises at least glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts in connection with at least one biocidal quaternary ammonium compound.
  • Microorganisms can represent a substantial hygienic and health problem in the household.
  • the adhesion of microorganisms to surfaces is undesirable, especially in the case of pathogenic microorganisms.
  • Adhering microorganisms often lead to infections or reinfections in humans, animals and also plants.
  • Antimicrobially active compounds and compositions and their use in detergents are known in the prior art. For example, reveals WO 2013/064340 A1 a cleaning agent for hard surfaces with a pH in the range from 9 to 12, which comprises benzalkonium chloride, a salt of di- or tricarboxylic acids, sodium tripolyphosphate and water.
  • quaternary ammonium compounds are described as microbially active compounds in liquid detergents or cleaning agents.
  • a concentration-dependent effectiveness gap has been shown, in particular in the case of gram-negative bacteria. These occur in particular in damp areas, such as those prevalent in the bathroom or on damp laundry.
  • US 2010227930 A1 discloses compositions with citrate and iminodisuccinate complexing agents.
  • One object of the present invention is therefore to provide an antimicrobially active washing or cleaning agent with at least one quaternary ammonium compound in which the antimicrobial effectiveness is improved compared to known formulations.
  • glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts can achieve an improved antimicrobial effect of the quaternary ammonium compounds, although the glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts themselves are not antimicrobial.
  • a synergistic effect has been shown here between the quaternary ammonium compounds and glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts.
  • a washing or cleaning agent Using a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention, a hygiene effect can thus be achieved even at low washing temperatures and with liquid detergents, which is comparable to the hygienic performance of bleach-containing powder detergents at higher temperatures of 60 ° C. or more.
  • a predominant effectiveness gap against Pseudomonadae or other microorganisms can also be closed in this way.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention has at least one tetracarboxylic acid, which according to the invention is glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid, or its salts (tetracarbonates).
  • Tetracarboxylic acids have one of the following general structures (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic):
  • the corresponding tetracarbonates accordingly preferably have the following general structures (IIa), (IIb) or (IIc):
  • tetracarboxylic acid is described below, it is also to be understood accordingly to include the tetracarbonates, and vice versa.
  • m, n, o and p each independently of one another represent whole natural numbers in the range from 0 to 10, in particular from 0 to 8, preferably from 1 to 6, particularly from 1 to 5, and particularly preferably for 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and in particular for 0, 1 or 2.
  • the salt is preferably the ammonium and / or alkali metal salt, and Z + is preferably NH 4 + , Na + or K + .
  • A is preferably selected from a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl radical having 2 to 14 carbon atoms, or an element of group 14, 15 or 16 of the Periodic Table (PSE). These are of course restricted according to the valence of the atoms. It is obvious to the person skilled in the art that in formula (Ia) or (IIa) A does not represent an element of the 15th or 16th group of the (PSE), as does elements of the 16th in formula (Ib) or (IIb) Group are excluded. If A has an open valence, a hydrogen atom is bound to it.
  • Alkyl refers to a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon including straight and branched chain groups.
  • the alkyl group has 2 to 10 carbon atoms (when a numerical range, e.g. "2 to 10" is given herein, it is meant that this group, in this case the alkyl group, can have 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms etc. up to and including 10 carbon atoms) .
  • the alkyl can be a middle alkyl which has 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a lower alkyl which has 2 to 4 carbon atoms, e.g. ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, etc. , Act.
  • Aryl refers to monocyclic or polycyclic (i.e., rings that have adjacent pairs of carbon atoms in common) groups, especially of 6 to 14 ring carbon atoms, which have a complete conjugated pi-electron system.
  • aryl groups are phenyl, naphthalenyl and anthracenyl.
  • alkyl radical and / or the aryl radical can be substituted.
  • “Substituted”, as used herein in connection with the substituents and radicals according to the invention, means that one or more H atoms and / or one or more C atoms in the corresponding group have been replaced by other functional groups, these being selected in particular from those containing one or more heteroatoms.
  • A preferably stands for an element of group 15 of the PSE. It is particularly preferably nitrogen (N) or phosphorus (P). A particularly preferably stands for N.
  • m, n, o and p each independently represent 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, in particular 0, 1 or 2.
  • the washing or cleaning agent preferably comprises at least 0.05% by weight or more, based on the total weight of the washing or cleaning agent, of the at least one tetracarboxylic acid or its salts. It has been shown that this proportion is necessary to enable the QAV to have a reinforcing effect.
  • the detergent or cleaning agent preferably contains the tetracarboxylic acids in a proportion of 0.05% by weight to 5% by weight, in particular 0.05% by weight to 3% by weight, preferably 0.1% by weight. -% to 1% by weight. Amounts in excess of this do not lead to a further strengthening of the antimicrobial effect of the QAV, so that "more" does not lead to a significant increase in performance.
  • the glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid enables access to the cell membrane of the microbes due to its properties as a chelating agent, so that the QAV have an improved attack effect.
  • the tetracarboxylic acids are functional both at acidic and at neutral and basic pH values.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention can thus have a pH of 7,> 7 or ⁇ 7.
  • the liquid washing or cleaning agent contains a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound as an essential component.
  • the quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) suitable as biocidal active ingredients have the general formula (R 1 ) (R 2 ) (R 3 ) (R 4 ) N + X ", in which R 1 to R 4 are identical or different C 1 -C 22 alkyl radicals, C 7 -C 28 aralkyl radicals or heterocyclic radicals, where two or, in the case of an aromatic bond as in pyridine, even three radicals together with the nitrogen atom form the heterocycle, for example a pyridinium or imidazolinium compound, and X " Are halide ions, sulfate ions, hydroxide ions or the like anions.
  • biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is selected from the group comprising alkyltrimethylammonium halides, dialkyldimethylammonium halides, benzalkonium salts, pyridinium salts and mixtures thereof. It is particularly preferred that the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is a dialkyldimethylammonium halide selected from the group comprising di-n-decyldimethylammonium chloride, didecyldimethylammonium bromide, dioctyldimethylammonium chloride and mixtures thereof. These biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds work effectively against viruses, bacteria, molds or yeasts that stick to textiles.
  • QAV can be produced by reacting tertiary amines with alkylating agents such as methyl chloride, benzyl chloride, dimethyl sulfate, dodecyl bromide, but also ethylene oxide.
  • alkylating agents such as methyl chloride, benzyl chloride, dimethyl sulfate, dodecyl bromide, but also ethylene oxide.
  • alkylation of tertiary amines with one long alkyl radical and two methyl groups is particularly easy; the quaternization of tertiary amines with two long radicals and one methyl group can also be carried out with the aid of methyl chloride under mild conditions.
  • Amines which have three long alkyl radicals or hydroxy-substituted alkyl radicals are not very reactive and are preferably quaternized with dimethyl sulfate.
  • Suitable QAV are, for example, benzalkonium chloride (N-alkyl-N, N-dimethyl-benzylammonium chloride, CAS No. 8001-54-5 ), Benzalkon B (m, p-dichlorobenzyl-dimethyl-C12-alkylammonium chloride, CAS No. 58390-78-6 ), Benzoxonium chloride (benzyl-dodecyl-bis- (2-hydroxyethyl) -ammonium-chloride), cetrimonium bromide (N-hexadecyl-N, N, N-trimethylammonium bromide, CAS No.
  • Benzethonium chloride N, N-dimethyl-N- [2- [2- [p- (1, 1, 3,3-tetramethylbutyl) -phenoxy] ethoxy] ethyl] -benzylammonium chloride, CAS No. 121-54-0 ), Dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride ( CAS No. 7173-51-5 ), Didecyldimethylammonium bromide ( CAS No. 2390-68-3 ), Dioctyldimethylammonium chloride, 1-cetylpyridinium chloride ( CAS No. 123-03-5 ) and thiazolium iodides and mixtures thereof.
  • Particularly preferred QAC are dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides, in particular didecyldimethylammonium chloride, N-octadecyl-N, N, N-trimethylammonium chloride, N-hexadecyl-N, N, N-trimethylammonium chloride and the benzalkonium chlorides with C8-C18-alkyl radicals, in particular C 12 -C 14 -alkylbenzyl -dimethylammonium chloride.
  • Another preferred biocidal compound is methyl N- (2-hydroxyethyl) -N, N-di (caproyloxyethyl) ammonium methosulfate.
  • the cationic compounds are particularly well suited to cotton-containing fabrics and mixed fabrics.
  • dialkyldimethylammonium halides the benzalkonium halides and / or substituted benzalkonium halides are, for example, commercially available as Bardac® or Barquat® ex Lonza, Marquat® ex Mason, Variquat® ex Evonik Industries and Hyamine® ex Lonza.
  • the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is preferably used in an amount from 0.1% by weight to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.5% by weight to 10% by weight and particularly preferably from 1% by weight to 5% by weight % By weight, based in each case on the total amount of detergent or cleaning agent, is used. From a toxicological and ecological point of view, it is particularly preferred that the amount of biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is less than 3% by weight.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention contains at least one surfactant as a further essential component.
  • the at least one surfactant can be a nonionic, cationic, anionic and / or zwitterionic surfactant.
  • soaps are not included in the surfactants, but can also be part of the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention can have a surfactant or mixtures of 2, 3 or more surfactants. If the washing or cleaning agent comprises more than one surfactant, it can be, for example, 2, 3 or more different amphoteric (zwitterionic) surfactants. However, it is also possible to use 1, 2, 3 or more nonionic surfactants, for example combined with 1, 2, 3 or more cationic surfactants. Suitable surfactants are adequately described in the prior art.
  • the washing or cleaning agent preferably comprises nonionic and / or cationic and / or zwitterionic surfactants.
  • Preferred washing or cleaning agents according to the invention are further characterized in that they contain less than 1.0% by weight and in particular no anionic surfactant.
  • nonionic surfactants known to the person skilled in the art can be used as nonionic surfactants.
  • Low-foaming nonionic surfactants are preferably used, in particular alkoxylated, especially ethoxylated, low-foaming nonionic surfactants.
  • Suitable nonionic surfactants are, for example, alkyl glycosides of the general formula RO (G) x , in which R corresponds to a primary straight-chain or methyl-branched, in particular methyl-branched aliphatic radical with 8 to 22, preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and G the symbol is, which stands for a glycose unit with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, preferably for glucose.
  • the degree of oligomerization x which indicates the distribution of monoglycosides and oligoglycosides, is any number between 1 and 10; preferably x is 1.2 to 1.4.
  • nonionic surfactants which are used either as the sole nonionic surfactant or in combination with other nonionic surfactants, are alkoxylated, preferably ethoxylated or ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, preferably with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the present invention particularly preferably comprises one or more amine oxides as a nonionic surfactant.
  • Amine oxides which can be used with preference are, for example, N-cocoalkyl-N, N-dimethylamine oxide, N-tallowalkyl-N, N-dihydroxyethylamine oxide, myristylcetyldimethylamine oxide or lauryldimethylamine oxide.
  • the amount of amine oxide is preferably up to 5% by weight, more preferably between 0.5 and 3% by weight and particularly preferably between 1 and 2% by weight, based in each case on the total amount of liquid detergent or cleaning agent.
  • One advantage of using an amine oxide is that, in the case of liquid formulations of detergents or cleaning agents, the matrix thereof is stabilized in such a way that the presence, for example, of alkoxylated fatty alcohols or also optical brighteners is stabilized.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention further comprises one or more ethoxylated fatty alcohols.
  • the alkoxylated fatty alcohols used are, in particular, primary alcohols having preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms and an average of 1 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) per mole of alcohol.
  • EO ethylene oxide
  • alcohol ethoxylates with linear residues of alcohols of native origin with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example from coconut, palm, tallow or oleyl alcohol, and an average of 2 to 8 EO per mole of alcohol are preferred.
  • the preferred ethoxylated alcohols include, for example, C 12-14 alcohols with 3 EO, 4 EO or 7 EO, C 12-18 alcohols with 3 EO, 5 EO or 7 EO and mixtures of these.
  • the stated degrees of ethoxylation represent statistical mean values which, for a specific product, can be an integer or a fractional number.
  • Preferred alcohol ethoxylates have a narrow homolog distribution (narrow range ethoxylates, NRE).
  • fatty alcohols with more than 12 EO can also be used. Examples are tallow fatty alcohol with 14 EO, 25 EO, 30 EO or 40 EO.
  • Alkoxylated fatty alcohols which contain EO and PO groups together in the molecule can also be used according to the invention. Also suitable are a mixture of a (more) branched ethoxylated fatty alcohol and an unbranched ethoxylated fatty alcohol, such as, for example, a mixture of an e 16-18 fatty alcohol with 7 EO and 2-propylheptanol with 7 EO.
  • the washing or cleaning agent particularly preferably contains a C 12-18 fatty alcohol with 7 EO as the alkoxylated fatty alcohol.
  • the liquid washing or cleaning agent is free from alkoxylated fatty alcohols, since these lead to a slight clouding of the liquid washing or cleaning agent and thus to a less aesthetically pleasing product for some users.
  • the washing or cleaning agent contains up to 2% by weight, based on the total amount of washing or cleaning agent, of an optical brightener.
  • Suitable optical brighteners include, for example, compounds from the classes of the bisstyrylbenzenes, silibenes, benzoxazoles, coumarins, pyrenes and naphthalenes.
  • Commercially available optical brighteners are sold under the brands Tinopal®, Uvitex® (both from Ciba Specialty Chemicals), Ultraphor® (BASF SE) and Blankophor® (Bayer).
  • optical brighteners include disodium 4,4'-bis (2-morpholino-4-anilino-striazin-6-ylamino) stilbene disulfonate, disodium 2,2'-bis (phenyl-styryl) disulfonate, 4,4 '-Bis [(4-anilino-6- [bis (2-hydroxyethyl) amino] -1, 3,5-triazin-2-yl) amino] stilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid, hexanatrium-2,2' - [vinylenbis [(3-sulphonato-4,1-phenylene) imino [6- (diethylamino) -1, 3,5-triazine-4,2-diyl] imino]] bis (benzene1, 4-disulfonate), 2,2 '- (2,5-thiophenediyl) bis [5-1, 1-dimethylethyl) -benzoxazole, 4-methyl-7- (
  • the washing or cleaning agent is a solid cleaning agent.
  • the washing or cleaning agent is liquid.
  • another preferred ingredient is boric acid or a salt of boric acid.
  • the liquid washing or cleaning agent contains a salt of boric acid, it is particularly preferred that it is the potassium salt, that is to say potassium borate.
  • boric acid or a salt of boric acid (borate) leads to an increase in the antimicrobial performance of the liquid washing or cleaning agent. In particular, the antimicrobial performance against fungi is increased, with a particular increase in performance against candida albicans being observed.
  • washing or cleaning agent according to the invention Even in the absence of conventional disinfectants, such as bleaching agents, such as halogens, halogenated compounds or bleaching agents based on active oxygen, excellent antimicrobial performance is achieved with the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention it is also possible for the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention to include one of the aforementioned conventional antimicrobial agents in addition to the QAV.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention is preferably free of these.
  • the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention furthermore comprises a water-soluble salt, in particular in the case of liquid washing or cleaning agents.
  • the salt affects the viscosity of the composition.
  • the salt can either be inorganic or organic.
  • the detergent or cleaning agent in liquid form preferably comprises at least one inorganic salt, which is preferably selected from the group consisting of colorless, water-soluble halides, sulfites, carbonates, hydrogen carbonates, nitrates, nitrites, phosphates and / or alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, aluminum - and / or transition metal oxides.
  • ammonium salts can also be used. Halides and sulfates of alkali metals are particularly preferred and are particularly preferred Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and mixtures of these salts. Sodium chloride is particularly preferred.
  • the salt can be an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, aluminum and / or transition metal salt.
  • the salt is preferably selected from the group comprising formates, acetates, propionates, citrates, maleates, tartrates, succinates, malonates, oxalates, lactates and mixtures of these.
  • the washing or cleaning agent can contain other ingredients that further improve the application-related and / or aesthetic properties of the washing or cleaning agent.
  • the detergent or cleaning agent preferably additionally contains one or more substances from the group of nonionic surfactants, builders, bleaches, bleach catalysts, bleach activators, enzymes, electrolytes, non-aqueous solvents, pH adjusters, perfume compositions, perfume carriers, fluorescent agents, dyes , Hydrotropes, foam inhibitors, silicone oils, soil-release polymers, graying inhibitors, anti-creep agents, anti-crease agents, color transfer inhibitors, other antimicrobial agents, germicides, fungicides, antioxidants, preservatives, corrosion inhibitors, antistatic and anti-slip agents, impregnating agents, swelling agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, swelling agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip
  • builders such as silicates, aluminum silicates (especially zeolites), salts of organic di- and polycarboxylic acids and mixtures of these substances, preferably water-soluble builders, in the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention can be advantageous.
  • the builders include, in particular, carbonates, citrates, phosphonates, organic builders and silicates.
  • the weight proportion of the total builders in the total weight of detergents or cleaning agents according to the invention is preferably 15 to 80% by weight and in particular 20 to 70% by weight.
  • the use of phosphates is largely or completely dispensed with.
  • the washing or cleaning agent preferably contains less than 5% by weight, particularly preferably less than 3% by weight, in particular less than 1% by weight of phosphate (s).
  • the washing or cleaning agent is particularly preferably completely free of phosphate, ie the washing or cleaning agent contains less than 0.1% by weight of phosphate (s).
  • the present invention relates to the use of tetracarboxylic acids and their salts for the synergistic enhancement of the antimicrobial effect of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds in detergents or cleaning agents.
  • the tetracarboxylic acid is glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid.
  • the salt of the tetracarboxylic acid is preferably the ammonium salt or an alkali metal salt.
  • the invention further relates to the use of a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention in the washing, cleaning and / or pretreatment of flat textile structures or hard surfaces.
  • Detergents or cleaning agents for the purposes of the present invention are in particular household cleaners, detergents, cleaning agents or pretreatment agents or refreshing sprays for textiles, fabric softeners, cosmetic products or air care products such as room sprays or air fresheners.
  • Household cleaners for the purposes of the present invention are, for example, detergents for cleaning hard surfaces, window cleaners, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaners or dishwashing detergents (hand dishwashing detergents and dishwashing detergents for machine use).
  • Cosmetic products for the purposes of the present invention are products for the cosmetic treatment of skin and hair (skin treatment agents, hair treatment agents) such as, for example, hair shampoos, hair rinses, cures, conditioners, agents for bleaching, coloring or shaping the hair, such as dyes, bleaches, tinting agents, color fixing agents , Curling agents or styling preparations such as hair setting agents, mousse or styling gels, shower gels, body creams, body lotions, face creams or deodorants.
  • skin treatment agents such as, for example, hair shampoos, hair rinses, cures, conditioners, agents for bleaching, coloring or shaping the hair, such as dyes, bleaches, tinting agents, color fixing agents , Curling agents or styling preparations such as hair setting agents, mousse or styling gels, shower gels, body creams, body lotions, face creams or deodorants.
  • the data in% by weight relate in each case to the total weight of the detergent or cleaning agent.
  • a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention is produced by means of customary and known methods and processes.
  • the present invention relates to a method for cleaning hard surfaces or textile fabrics using tetracarboxylic acids or their salts or a detergent or cleaning agent as described above, wherein the tetracarboxylic acid and its salt or the detergent or cleaning agent according to the invention with the to be cleaned Surface / to be brought into contact with the textile fabric. Bringing into contact can take place, for example, in that the washing or cleaning agent or the tetracarboxylic acid or tetracarbonate are applied to the surface to be cleaned / the textile fabric to be cleaned by means of spray application.
  • Hard surfaces in particular can also be cleaned by bringing a cleaning cloth which has a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention or tetracarboxylic acid / tetracarbonates together with biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds into contact with the hard surface. It is also possible for a corresponding cleaning cloth to be placed in a washing machine together with them, for example when machine cleaning of flat textile structures, so that an increased antimicrobial effect is made possible during the wash cycle.
  • the detergent had the following composition: Components Share in% ai Anionic surfactant 1-10 Nonionic surfactant 2-8 Builder (citric acid and phosphonates) 0-3 Caustic soda 0.1-1 Palm kernel oil fatty acid 0-1 Glycerin 0-1 Sodium chloride 0.5-3 Enzymes (protease, amylase, cellulase, lipase) 0-3 Boric acid 0.1-2 Other additives (preservatives, defoamers, optical brighteners, color, perfume) 0-1 water rest ai: active ingredient
  • the detergent was used in a test to determine the reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to EN1276. The value obtained served as a reference.
  • the number of pathogens could be reduced with the liquid detergent, which only contained QAV.
  • An antibacterial effect can be observed here due to the QAV.
  • the effect could be significantly increased through the use of GLDA, although GLDA itself has no antimicrobial effect.
  • a commercially available liquid all-purpose cleaner containing 0.5% ai QAV (DDAC) was used as a reference.
  • the pH was about 5.
  • the cleaner had the following composition: component Weight% Na citrate 15.00-20.00 Na percarbonate 10.00-15.00 QAV 0.1-3
  • Amphoteric surfactant 0.00-10.00
  • Nonionic surfactant 0.00-10.00
  • Builder 0.00-10.00
  • Cationic copolymer 0.00-0.75
  • Other additives preservatives, defoamers, optical brighteners, color, perfume, etc.
  • 0.05-10.00 water Remainder (ad 100)
  • the all-purpose cleaner was used in a test to determine the reduction in Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to EN1276. The value obtained served as a reference.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel mit antimikrobieller Wirkung, welches wenigstens Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure oder deren Salze in Verbindung mit wenigstens einer bioziden quarternären Ammoniumverbindung umfasst.The present invention relates to a washing or cleaning agent with an antimicrobial effect which comprises at least glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts in connection with at least one biocidal quaternary ammonium compound.

Mikroorganismen können ein substantielles hygienisches und gesundheitliches Problem im Haushalt darstellen. Die Anhaftung von Mikroorganismen an Oberflächen ist, insbesondere bei pathogenen Mikroorganismen, unerwünscht. Anhaftende Mikroorganismen führen häufig zu Infektionen beziehungsweise zu Reinfektionen bei Menschen, Tieren und auch Pflanzen.Microorganisms can represent a substantial hygienic and health problem in the household. The adhesion of microorganisms to surfaces is undesirable, especially in the case of pathogenic microorganisms. Adhering microorganisms often lead to infections or reinfections in humans, animals and also plants.

Immer häufiger werden empfindliche Textilien, wie beispielsweise Seide oder Mikrofasern, zu Kleidungsstücken verarbeitet, die nur bei 30 °C oder 40 °C gewaschen werden können. Mikroorganismen werden bei solchen Temperaturen nicht sicher abgetötet. Neben den niedrigeren Waschtemperaturen ist es heutzutage auch üblich, flüssige Waschmittel zu verwenden, die in der Regel frei von Bleichmittel sind, welche antimikrobiell wirksam sind. Zudem können auch Probleme mit Schlechtgerüchen auftreten, weil sich Restkeime beim Trocknen, Tragen oder Lagern auf der Wäsche vermehren und schlecht riechende Stoffwechselprodukte produzieren.More and more sensitive textiles, such as silk or microfibres, are being processed into garments that can only be washed at 30 ° C or 40 ° C. Microorganisms are not safely killed at such temperatures. In addition to the lower washing temperatures, it is now common to use liquid detergents, which are usually free from bleach, which are antimicrobial. In addition, problems with bad smells can arise because residual germs multiply when drying, wearing or storing clothes on the laundry and produce bad smelling metabolic products.

Das Problem der Anhaftung von Mikroorganismen besteht jedoch nicht nur auf Bekleidung oder anderen textilen Flächengebilden, wie Handtüchern oder Bettwäsche, sondern auch bei der Reinigung im Haushalt selbst, beispielsweise von harten Oberflächen wie Böden, Bädern oder auch Geschirr.The problem of microorganisms adhering, however, does not only exist on clothing or other textile fabrics, such as towels or bed linen, but also when cleaning in the household itself, for example hard surfaces such as floors, bathrooms or dishes.

Durch das vorherrschende Waschverhalten können mit Viren, Bakterien oder anderen Mikroorganismen verunreinigte Textilien oder Oberflächen nicht im erforderlichen Maße keimfrei gemacht werden, so dass unter Umständen eine Infektion oder Reinfektion erfolgen kann.Due to the prevailing washing behavior, textiles or surfaces contaminated with viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms cannot be made aseptic to the required extent, so that an infection or reinfection may occur.

Antimikrobiell wirksame Verbindungen und Zusammensetzungen sowie deren Einsatz in Waschmitteln sind im Stand der Technik bekannt. So offenbart beispielsweise WO 2013/064340 A1 ein Reinigungsmittel für harte Oberflächen mit einem pH-Wert im Bereich von 9 bis 12, welches Benzalkoniumchlorid, ein Salz von Di- oder Tricarbonsäuren, Natriumtripolyphosphat sowie Wasser umfasst.Antimicrobially active compounds and compositions and their use in detergents are known in the prior art. For example, reveals WO 2013/064340 A1 a cleaning agent for hard surfaces with a pH in the range from 9 to 12, which comprises benzalkonium chloride, a salt of di- or tricarboxylic acids, sodium tripolyphosphate and water.

In WO 2012/055775 A1 sind quaternäre Ammoniumverbindungen (QAV) als mikrobiell wirksame Verbindungen in flüssigen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmitteln beschrieben. Gerade bei solchen Wasch-, Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsformulierungen, welche biozide quaternäre Ammoniumverbindungen aufweisen, hat sich jedoch eine Konzentrations-abhängige Wirksamkeitslücke insbesondere bei Gram-negativen Bakterien gezeigt. Diese treten insbesondere in feuchten Bereichen, wie sie im Bad oder auch auf feuchter Wäsche vorherrschend sind, auf. US 2010227930 A1 offenbart Zusammensetzungen mit Citrat und Iminodisuccinat Komplexbildnern.In WO 2012/055775 A1 quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) are described as microbially active compounds in liquid detergents or cleaning agents. However, precisely in the case of such washing, cleaning or disinfecting formulations which contain biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds, a concentration-dependent effectiveness gap has been shown, in particular in the case of gram-negative bacteria. These occur in particular in damp areas, such as those prevalent in the bathroom or on damp laundry. US 2010227930 A1 discloses compositions with citrate and iminodisuccinate complexing agents.

Eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist daher die Bereitstellung eines antimikrobiell wirksamen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels mit wenigstens einer quaternären Ammoniumverbindung, in welcher die antimikrobielle Wirksamkeit gegenüber bekannten Formulierungen verbessert ist.One object of the present invention is therefore to provide an antimicrobially active washing or cleaning agent with at least one quaternary ammonium compound in which the antimicrobial effectiveness is improved compared to known formulations.

Überraschenderweise hat sich gezeigt, dass durch Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure oder deren Salze eine verbesserte antimikrobielle Wirkung der quaternären Ammoniumverbindungen erreicht werden kann, obwohl die Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure beziehungsweise deren Salze selbst nicht antimikrobiell wirksam sind. Überraschenderweise hat sich hier ein synergistischer Effekt zwischen den quaternären Ammoniumverbindungen und Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure beziehungsweise deren Salze gezeigt.Surprisingly, it has been shown that glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts can achieve an improved antimicrobial effect of the quaternary ammonium compounds, although the glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts themselves are not antimicrobial. Surprisingly, a synergistic effect has been shown here between the quaternary ammonium compounds and glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid or its salts.

Unter Verwendung eines erfindungsgemäßen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels kann somit auch bei niedrigen Waschtemperaturen sowie mit Flüssigwaschmitteln ein Hygieneeffekt erzielt werden, der vergleichbar ist mit der hygienischen Leistung von bleichehaltigen Pulverwaschmitteln bei höheren Temperaturen von 60 °C oder mehr. Für Reinigungsmittel von harten Oberflächen kann auf diese Weise ebenfalls eine vorherrschende Wirksamkeitslücke gegen Pseudomonadae oder andere Mikroorganismen geschlossen werden.Using a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention, a hygiene effect can thus be achieved even at low washing temperatures and with liquid detergents, which is comparable to the hygienic performance of bleach-containing powder detergents at higher temperatures of 60 ° C. or more. For cleaning agents for hard surfaces, a predominant effectiveness gap against Pseudomonadae or other microorganisms can also be closed in this way.

Das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel weist wenigstens eine Tetracarbonsäure, welche erfindungsgemäß Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure darstellt, oder deren Salze (Tetracarbonate), auf. Tetracarbonsäure weisen eine der folgenden allgemeinen Strukturen (Ia), (Ib) oder (Ic) auf:

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The washing or cleaning agent according to the invention has at least one tetracarboxylic acid, which according to the invention is glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid, or its salts (tetracarbonates). Tetracarboxylic acids have one of the following general structures (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic):
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Die entsprechenden Tetracarbonate weisen entsprechend bevorzugt die folgenden allgemeinen Strukturen (IIa), (IIb) oder (IIc) auf:

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The corresponding tetracarbonates accordingly preferably have the following general structures (IIa), (IIb) or (IIc):
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Ist im Folgenden die Tetracarbonsäure beschrieben, so sind entsprechend auch die Tetracarbonate darunter zu verstehen und umgekehrt.If the tetracarboxylic acid is described below, it is also to be understood accordingly to include the tetracarbonates, and vice versa.

In den allgemeinen Strukturformeln (Ia), (Ib) und (Ic) beziehungsweise (IIa), (IIb) und (IIc) stehen m, n, o und p jeweils unabhängig voneinander für ganze natürlich Zahlen im Bereich von 0 bis 10, insbesondere von 0 bis 8, bevorzugt von 1 bis 6, besonders von 1 bis 5, und besonders bevorzugt für 0, 1, 2, 3 oder 4, und insbesondere für 0, 1 oder 2.In the general structural formulas (Ia), (Ib) and (Ic) or (IIa), (IIb) and (IIc), m, n, o and p each independently of one another represent whole natural numbers in the range from 0 to 10, in particular from 0 to 8, preferably from 1 to 6, particularly from 1 to 5, and particularly preferably for 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and in particular for 0, 1 or 2.

Bevorzugt handelt es sich bei dem Salz um das Ammonium- und/oder Alkalimetallsalz, vorzugsweise steht Z+ für NH4 +, Na+ oder K+.The salt is preferably the ammonium and / or alkali metal salt, and Z + is preferably NH 4 + , Na + or K + .

A ist vorzugsweise ausgewählt aus einem substituierten oder unsubstituierten Alkyl- oder Arylrest mit 2 bis 14 Kohlenstoffatomen, oder einem Element der 14., 15. oder 16. Gruppe des Periodensystems (PSE). Dabei sind diese gemäß der Valenz der Atome selbstverständlich eingeschränkt. So ist es für den Fachmann offensichtlich, dass in Formel (la) beziehungsweise (IIa) A nicht für ein Element der 15. oder 16. Gruppe des (PSE) steht, ebenso wie in Formel (Ib) beziehungsweise (IIb) Elemente der 16. Gruppe ausgeschlossen sind. Soweit A eine offene Valenz aufweist, ist an diese ein Wasserstoffatom gebunden.A is preferably selected from a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl radical having 2 to 14 carbon atoms, or an element of group 14, 15 or 16 of the Periodic Table (PSE). These are of course restricted according to the valence of the atoms. It is obvious to the person skilled in the art that in formula (Ia) or (IIa) A does not represent an element of the 15th or 16th group of the (PSE), as does elements of the 16th in formula (Ib) or (IIb) Group are excluded. If A has an open valence, a hydrogen atom is bound to it.

"Alkyl" bezieht sich auf einen gesättigten aliphatischen Kohlenwasserstoff einschließlich geradkettiger und verzweigtkettiger Gruppen. Vorzugsweise besitzt die Alkylgruppe 2 bis 10 Kohlenstoffatome (wenn ein numerischer Bereich z.B. "2 bis 10" hierin angegeben wird, ist gemeint, dass diese Gruppe, in diesem Fall die Alkylgruppe 2 Kohlenstoffatome, 3 Kohlenstoffatome etc. bis zu einschließlich 10 Kohlenstoffatome besitzen kann). Insbesondere kann es sich bei dem Alkyl um ein mittleres Alkyl, das 2 bis 6 Kohlenstoffatome besitzt, oder ein Niederalkyl, das 2 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatome besitzt, z.B.Ethyl, n-Propyl, Isopropyl, Butyl, iso-Butyl, tert-Butyl etc., handeln."Alkyl" refers to a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon including straight and branched chain groups. Preferably the alkyl group has 2 to 10 carbon atoms (when a numerical range, e.g. "2 to 10" is given herein, it is meant that this group, in this case the alkyl group, can have 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms etc. up to and including 10 carbon atoms) . In particular, the alkyl can be a middle alkyl which has 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a lower alkyl which has 2 to 4 carbon atoms, e.g. ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, etc. , Act.

"Aryl" bezieht sich auf monocyclische oder polycyclische (d.h. Ringe, die benachbarte Kohlenstoffatompaare gemeinsam haben) Gruppen, aus insbesondere 6 bis 14 Kohlenstoffringatomen die ein vollständiges konjugiertes pi-Elektronensystem besitzen. Beispiele für Arylgruppen sind Phenyl, Naphthalinyl und Anthracenyl."Aryl" refers to monocyclic or polycyclic (i.e., rings that have adjacent pairs of carbon atoms in common) groups, especially of 6 to 14 ring carbon atoms, which have a complete conjugated pi-electron system. Examples of aryl groups are phenyl, naphthalenyl and anthracenyl.

Der Alkylrest und/oder der Arylrest können substituiert sein. "Substituiert", wie hierin im Zusammenhang mit den erfindungsgemäßen Substituenten und Resten verwendet, bedeutet, dass in der entsprechenden Gruppe ein oder mehrere H-Atome und/oder ein oder mehrere C-Atome ersetzt sind durch andere funktionelle Gruppen, wobei diese insbesondere ausgewählt werden aus solchen, die ein oder mehrere Heteroatome enthalten. In verschiedenen Ausführungsformen werden die Substituenten ausgewählt aus =O, =S, -OH, -SH, -NH2 -NO2, -CN, -F, -Cl, -Br, C1-10 Alkyl, C2-10 Alkenyl, C2-10 Alkinyl, C3-8 Cycloalkyl, C6-14 Aryl, einem 5 bis 10 gliedrigen Heteroarylring in dem 1 bis 4 Ringatome unabhängig Stickstoff, Sauerstoff oder Schwefel sind, und einem 5 bis 10 gliedrigen heteroalicyclischen Ring in dem 1 bis 3 Ringatome unabhängig Stickstoff, Sauerstoff oder Schwefel sind.The alkyl radical and / or the aryl radical can be substituted. “Substituted”, as used herein in connection with the substituents and radicals according to the invention, means that one or more H atoms and / or one or more C atoms in the corresponding group have been replaced by other functional groups, these being selected in particular from those containing one or more heteroatoms. In various embodiments, the substituents are selected from = O, = S, -OH, -SH, -NH 2 -NO 2 , -CN, -F, -Cl, -Br, C 1-10 alkyl, C 2-10 alkenyl , C 2-10 alkynyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, C 6-14 aryl, a 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl ring in which 1 to 4 ring atoms are independently nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, and a 5 to 10 membered heteroalicyclic ring in the 1 to 3 ring atoms are independently nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.

In der allgemeinen Strukturformel (Ib steht A bevorzugt für ein Element der 15. Gruppe des PSE. Besonders bevorzugt ist es Stickstoff (N) oder Phosphor (P). Besonders bevorzugt steht A für N.In the general structural formula (Ib, A preferably stands for an element of group 15 of the PSE. It is particularly preferably nitrogen (N) or phosphorus (P). A particularly preferably stands for N.

In dieser bevorzugten Ausführungsform stehen m, n, o und p jeweils unabhängig voneinander für 0, 1, 2, 3, oder 4, insbesondere für 0, 1 oder 2. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Tetracarbonsäure Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure, in welcher n = 0, m und o = 1 und p = 2 ist und A für N steht.In this preferred embodiment, m, n, o and p each independently represent 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, in particular 0, 1 or 2. According to the invention, the tetracarboxylic acid is glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid, in which n = 0, m and o = 1 and p = 2 and A is N.

Das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel umfasst vorzugsweise wenigstens 0,05 Gew.-% oder mehr, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels, der wenigstens einen Tetracarbonsäure oder deren Salzen. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass dieser Anteil notwendig ist, um eine verstärkende Wirkung der QAV zu ermöglichen. Bevorzugt weist das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel die Tetracarbonsäuren in einem Anteil von 0,05 Gew.-% bis 5 Gew.-%, insbesondere von 0,05 Gew.-% bis 3 Gew.-%, bevorzugt von 0,1 Gew.-% bis 1 Gew.-% auf. Darüber hinausgehende Mengen führen nicht zu einer weiteren Verstärkung des antimikrobiellen Effektes der QAV, so dass ein "Mehr" nicht zu einer wesentlichen Leistungssteigerung führt.The washing or cleaning agent preferably comprises at least 0.05% by weight or more, based on the total weight of the washing or cleaning agent, of the at least one tetracarboxylic acid or its salts. It has been shown that this proportion is necessary to enable the QAV to have a reinforcing effect. The detergent or cleaning agent preferably contains the tetracarboxylic acids in a proportion of 0.05% by weight to 5% by weight, in particular 0.05% by weight to 3% by weight, preferably 0.1% by weight. -% to 1% by weight. Amounts in excess of this do not lead to a further strengthening of the antimicrobial effect of the QAV, so that "more" does not lead to a significant increase in performance.

Ohne an diese Theorie gebunden zu sein, wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure aufgrund der Eigenschaften als Chelatbildner den Zugang zur Zellmembran der Mikroben ermöglicht, so dass die QAV eine verbesserte Angriffswirkung aufweisen. Überraschenderweise hat sich gezeigt, dass die Tetracarbonsäuren sowohl bei sauren als auch bei neutralen sowie basischen pH-Werten funktionsfähig sind. Das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel kann somit einen pH-Wert von 7, >7 oder <7 aufweisen.Without being bound by this theory, it is assumed that the glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid enables access to the cell membrane of the microbes due to its properties as a chelating agent, so that the QAV have an improved attack effect. Surprisingly, it has been shown that the tetracarboxylic acids are functional both at acidic and at neutral and basic pH values. The washing or cleaning agent according to the invention can thus have a pH of 7,> 7 or <7.

Als einen essentiellen Bestandteil enthält das flüssige Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel eine biozid wirkende quaternäre Ammoniumverbindung. Die als biozide Wirkstoffe geeigneten quaternären Ammoniumverbindungen (QAV) weisen die allgemeine Formel (R1)(R2)(R3)(R4)N+X" auf, in der R1 bis R4 gleiche oder verschiedene C1-C22-Alkylreste, C7-C28-Aralkylreste oder heterozyklische Reste, wobei zwei oder im Falle einer aromatischen Einbindung wie im Pyridin sogar drei Reste gemeinsam mit dem Stickstoffatom den Heterozyklus, zum Beispiel eine Pyridinium- oder Imidazoliniumverbindung, bilden, darstellen und X" Halogenidionen, Sulfationen, Hydroxidionen oder ähnliche Anionen sind.The liquid washing or cleaning agent contains a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound as an essential component. The quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) suitable as biocidal active ingredients have the general formula (R 1 ) (R 2 ) (R 3 ) (R 4 ) N + X ", in which R 1 to R 4 are identical or different C 1 -C 22 alkyl radicals, C 7 -C 28 aralkyl radicals or heterocyclic radicals, where two or, in the case of an aromatic bond as in pyridine, even three radicals together with the nitrogen atom form the heterocycle, for example a pyridinium or imidazolinium compound, and X " Are halide ions, sulfate ions, hydroxide ions or the like anions.

Es ist bevorzugt, dass die biozide quaternäre Ammoniumverbindung ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe umfassend Alkyltrimethylammoniumhalogenide, Dialkyldimethylammoniumhalogenide, Benzalkoniumsalze, Pyridiniumsalze und Mischungen daraus. Dabei ist es insbesondere bevorzugt, dass die biozide quaternäre Ammoniumverbindung ein Dialkyldimethylammoniumhalogenid ausgewählt aus der Gruppe umfassend Di-n-decyl-dimethyl-ammoniumchlorid, Didecyldimethylammoniumbromid, Dioctyldimethylammoniumchlorid und Mischungen daraus ist. Diese bioziden quaternären Ammoniumverbindungen wirken effektiv gegen Viren, Bakterien, Schimmel- oder Hefepilze, die an Textilien haften.It is preferred that the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is selected from the group comprising alkyltrimethylammonium halides, dialkyldimethylammonium halides, benzalkonium salts, pyridinium salts and mixtures thereof. It is particularly preferred that the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is a dialkyldimethylammonium halide selected from the group comprising di-n-decyldimethylammonium chloride, didecyldimethylammonium bromide, dioctyldimethylammonium chloride and mixtures thereof. These biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds work effectively against viruses, bacteria, molds or yeasts that stick to textiles.

QAV sind durch Umsetzung tertiärer Amine mit Alkylierungsmitteln, wie zum Beispiel Methylchlorid, Benzylchlorid, Dimethylsulfat, Dodecylbromid, aber auch Ethylenoxid herstellbar. Die Alkylierung von tertiären Aminen mit einem langen Alkyl-Rest und zwei Methyl-Gruppen gelingt besonders leicht, auch die Quaternierung von tertiären Aminen mit zwei langen Resten und einer Methyl-Gruppe kann mit Hilfe von Methylchlorid unter milden Bedingungen durchgeführt werden. Amine, die über drei lange Alkyl-Reste oder Hydroxy-substituierte Alkyl-Reste verfügen, sind wenig reaktiv und werden bevorzugt mit Dimethylsulfat quaterniert.QAV can be produced by reacting tertiary amines with alkylating agents such as methyl chloride, benzyl chloride, dimethyl sulfate, dodecyl bromide, but also ethylene oxide. The alkylation of tertiary amines with one long alkyl radical and two methyl groups is particularly easy; the quaternization of tertiary amines with two long radicals and one methyl group can also be carried out with the aid of methyl chloride under mild conditions. Amines which have three long alkyl radicals or hydroxy-substituted alkyl radicals are not very reactive and are preferably quaternized with dimethyl sulfate.

Geeignete QAV sind beispielsweise Benzalkoniumchlorid (N-Alkyl-N,N-dimethyl-benzylammoniumchlorid, CAS No. 8001-54-5 ), Benzalkon B (m,p-Dichlorbenzyl-dimethyl-C12-alkylammoniumchlorid, CAS No. 58390-78-6 ), Benzoxoniumchlorid (Benzyl-dodecyl-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-ammonium-chlorid), Cetrimoniumbromid (N-Hexadecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammoniumbromid, CAS No. 57-09-0 ), Benzethoniumchlorid (N,N-Dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[p-(1 , 1 ,3,3- tetramethylbutyl)-phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-benzylammoniumchlorid, CAS No. 121-54-0 ), Dialkyldimethylammoniumchloride wie Didecyldimethylammoniumchlorid ( CAS No. 7173-51-5 ), Didecyldimethylammoniumbromid ( CAS No. 2390-68-3 ), Dioctyldimethylammoniumchlorid, 1-Cetylpyridiniumchlorid ( CAS No. 123-03-5 ) und Thiazoliumiodide sowie deren Mischungen.Suitable QAV are, for example, benzalkonium chloride (N-alkyl-N, N-dimethyl-benzylammonium chloride, CAS No. 8001-54-5 ), Benzalkon B (m, p-dichlorobenzyl-dimethyl-C12-alkylammonium chloride, CAS No. 58390-78-6 ), Benzoxonium chloride (benzyl-dodecyl-bis- (2-hydroxyethyl) -ammonium-chloride), cetrimonium bromide (N-hexadecyl-N, N, N-trimethylammonium bromide, CAS No. 57-09-0 ), Benzethonium chloride (N, N-dimethyl-N- [2- [2- [p- (1, 1, 3,3-tetramethylbutyl) -phenoxy] ethoxy] ethyl] -benzylammonium chloride, CAS No. 121-54-0 ), Dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride ( CAS No. 7173-51-5 ), Didecyldimethylammonium bromide ( CAS No. 2390-68-3 ), Dioctyldimethylammonium chloride, 1-cetylpyridinium chloride ( CAS No. 123-03-5 ) and thiazolium iodides and mixtures thereof.

Besonders bevorzugte QAV sind Dialkyldimethylammoniumchloride, insbesondere Didecyldimethylammoniumchlorid, N-Octadecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammoniumchlorid, N-Hexadecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammoniumchlorid sowie die Benzalkoniumchloride mit C8-C18-Alkylresten, insbesondere C12-C14-Alkylbenzyl-dimethylammoniumchlorid. Eine weitere bevorzugte biozide Verbindung ist Methyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-di(caproyloxyethyl)ammonium-methosulfat. Abgesehen davon, dass diese bioziden Verbindungen effektiv gegen zahlreiche Mikroorganismen wirken, ziehen die kationischen Verbindungen besonders gut auf Baumwoll-haltige Gewebe und Mischgewebe auf.Particularly preferred QAC are dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides, in particular didecyldimethylammonium chloride, N-octadecyl-N, N, N-trimethylammonium chloride, N-hexadecyl-N, N, N-trimethylammonium chloride and the benzalkonium chlorides with C8-C18-alkyl radicals, in particular C 12 -C 14 -alkylbenzyl -dimethylammonium chloride. Another preferred biocidal compound is methyl N- (2-hydroxyethyl) -N, N-di (caproyloxyethyl) ammonium methosulfate. Apart from the fact that these biocidal compounds are effective against numerous microorganisms, the cationic compounds are particularly well suited to cotton-containing fabrics and mixed fabrics.

Die Dialkyldimethylammoniumhalogenide, die Benzalkoniumhalogenide und/oder substituierten Benzalkoniumhalogenide sind beispielsweise kommerziell erhältlich als Bardac® oder Barquat® ex Lonza, Marquat® ex Mason, Variquat® ex Evonik Industries und Hyamine® ex Lonza.The dialkyldimethylammonium halides, the benzalkonium halides and / or substituted benzalkonium halides are, for example, commercially available as Bardac® or Barquat® ex Lonza, Marquat® ex Mason, Variquat® ex Evonik Industries and Hyamine® ex Lonza.

Die biozide quaternäre Ammoniumverbindung wird vorzugsweise in einer Menge von 0,1 Gew.-% bis 20 Gew.-%, bevorzugt von 0,5 Gew.-% bis 10 Gew.-% und besonders bevorzugt von 1 Gew.-% bis 5 Gew.-%, jeweils bezogen auf die Gesamtmenge an Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel, eingesetzt. Es ist aus toxikologischer und ökologischer Sicht insbesondere bevorzugt, dass die Menge an biozider quaternärer Ammoniumverbindung kleiner 3 Gew.-% beträgt.The biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is preferably used in an amount from 0.1% by weight to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.5% by weight to 10% by weight and particularly preferably from 1% by weight to 5% by weight % By weight, based in each case on the total amount of detergent or cleaning agent, is used. From a toxicological and ecological point of view, it is particularly preferred that the amount of biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is less than 3% by weight.

Als weiteren essentiellen Bestandteil enthält das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel wenigstens ein Tensid. Dabei kann das wenigstens ein Tensid ein nichtionisches, kationisches, anionisches und/oder zwitterionisches Tensid sein. Seifen sind erfindungsgemäß von den Tensiden nicht umfasst, können jedoch ebenfalls Bestandteil des erfindungsgemäßen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels sein.The washing or cleaning agent according to the invention contains at least one surfactant as a further essential component. The at least one surfactant can be a nonionic, cationic, anionic and / or zwitterionic surfactant. According to the invention, soaps are not included in the surfactants, but can also be part of the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention.

Das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel kann dabei ein Tensid oder Mischungen von 2, 3 oder mehr Tensiden aufweisen. Umfasst das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel mehr als ein Tensid, so kann es sich hierbei beispielsweise um 2, 3 oder mehr unterschiedliche amphotere (zwitterionische) Tenside handeln. Es ist jedoch auch möglich 1, 2, 3 oder mehr nichtionische Tenside beispielsweise mit 1, 2, 3 oder mehr kationischen Tensiden kombiniert einzusetzen. Geeignete Tenside sind im Stand der Technik hinlänglich beschrieben.The washing or cleaning agent according to the invention can have a surfactant or mixtures of 2, 3 or more surfactants. If the washing or cleaning agent comprises more than one surfactant, it can be, for example, 2, 3 or more different amphoteric (zwitterionic) surfactants. However, it is also possible to use 1, 2, 3 or more nonionic surfactants, for example combined with 1, 2, 3 or more cationic surfactants. Suitable surfactants are adequately described in the prior art.

Bevorzugt umfasst das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel nichtionische und/oder kationische und/oder zwitterionische Tenside. Bevorzugte erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel sind weiterhin dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie weniger als 1,0 Gew.-% und insbesondere kein anionisches Tensid enthalten.The washing or cleaning agent preferably comprises nonionic and / or cationic and / or zwitterionic surfactants. Preferred washing or cleaning agents according to the invention are further characterized in that they contain less than 1.0% by weight and in particular no anionic surfactant.

Als nichtionische Tenside können alle dem Fachmann bekannten nichtionischen Tenside eingesetzt werden. Bevorzugt werden schwachschäumende nichtionische Tenside eingesetzt, insbesondere alkoxylierte, vor allem ethoxylierte, schwachschäumende nichtionische Tenside.All nonionic surfactants known to the person skilled in the art can be used as nonionic surfactants. Low-foaming nonionic surfactants are preferably used, in particular alkoxylated, especially ethoxylated, low-foaming nonionic surfactants.

Als nichtionische Tenside eignen sich beispielsweise Alkylglykoside der allgemeinen Formel RO(G)x, in der R einem primären geradkettigen oder methylverzweigten, insbesondere in 2-Stellung methylverzweigten aliphatischen Rest mit 8 bis 22, vorzugsweise 12 bis 18 C-Atomen entspricht und G das Symbol ist, das für eine Glykoseeinheit mit 5 oder 6 C-Atomen, vorzugsweise für Glucose, steht. Der Oligomerisierungsgrad x, der die Verteilung von Monoglykosiden und Oligoglykosiden angibt, ist eine beliebige Zahl zwischen 1 und 10; vorzugsweise liegt x bei 1,2 bis 1,4.Suitable nonionic surfactants are, for example, alkyl glycosides of the general formula RO (G) x , in which R corresponds to a primary straight-chain or methyl-branched, in particular methyl-branched aliphatic radical with 8 to 22, preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and G the symbol is, which stands for a glycose unit with 5 or 6 carbon atoms, preferably for glucose. The degree of oligomerization x, which indicates the distribution of monoglycosides and oligoglycosides, is any number between 1 and 10; preferably x is 1.2 to 1.4.

Eine weitere Klasse bevorzugt eingesetzter nichtionischer Tenside, die entweder als alleiniges nichtionisches Tensid oder in Kombination mit anderen nichtionischen Tensiden eingesetzt werden, sind alkoxylierte, vorzugsweise ethoxylierte oder ethoxylierte und propoxylierte Fettsäurealkylester, vorzugsweise mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen in der Alkylkette.Another class of preferably used nonionic surfactants, which are used either as the sole nonionic surfactant or in combination with other nonionic surfactants, are alkoxylated, preferably ethoxylated or ethoxylated and propoxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, preferably with 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Als nichtionisches Tensid umfasst das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung besonders bevorzugt ein oder mehrere Aminoxide. Bevorzugt einsetzbare Aminoxide sind beispielsweise N-Kokosalkyl-N,N-dimethylaminoxid, N-Talgalkyl-N,N-dihydroxyethylaminoxid, Myristylcetyldimethylaminoxid oder Lauryldimethylaminoxid. Die Menge an Aminoxid beträgt vorzugsweise bis zu 5 Gew.-%, mehr bevorzugt zwischen 0,5 und 3 Gew.-% und besonders bevorzugt zwischen 1 und 2 Gew.-%, jeweils bezogen auf die Gesamtmenge an flüssigem Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel.The washing or cleaning agent according to the present invention particularly preferably comprises one or more amine oxides as a nonionic surfactant. Amine oxides which can be used with preference are, for example, N-cocoalkyl-N, N-dimethylamine oxide, N-tallowalkyl-N, N-dihydroxyethylamine oxide, myristylcetyldimethylamine oxide or lauryldimethylamine oxide. The amount of amine oxide is preferably up to 5% by weight, more preferably between 0.5 and 3% by weight and particularly preferably between 1 and 2% by weight, based in each case on the total amount of liquid detergent or cleaning agent.

Ein Vorteil des Einsatzes eines Aminoxids ist es, dass bei flüssigen Formulierungen von Wasch- oder Reinigungsmitteln die Matrix desselben derart stabilisiert wird, dass die Anwesenheit beispielsweise von alkoxylierten Fettalkoholen oder auch optischen Aufhellern stabilisiert wird.One advantage of using an amine oxide is that, in the case of liquid formulations of detergents or cleaning agents, the matrix thereof is stabilized in such a way that the presence, for example, of alkoxylated fatty alcohols or also optical brighteners is stabilized.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfasst das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel weiterhin ein oder mehrere ethoxylierte Fettalkohole. Als alkoxylierte Fettalkohole werden insbesondere primäre Alkohole mit vorzugsweise 8 bis 18 C- Atomen und durchschnittlich 1 bis 12 Mol Ethylenoxid (EO) pro Mol Alkohol eingesetzt. Insbesondere sind jedoch Alkoholethoxylate mit linearen Resten aus Alkoholen nativen Ursprungs mit 12 bis 18 C- Atomen, zum Beispiel aus Kokos-, Palm-, Talgfett- oder Oleylalkohol, und durchschnittlich 2 bis 8 EO pro Mol Alkohol bevorzugt. Zu den bevorzugten ethoxylierten Alkoholen gehören beispielsweise C12-14-Alkohole mit 3 EO, 4 EO oder 7 EO, C12-18-Alkohole mit 3 EO, 5 EO oder 7 EO und Mischungen aus diesen. Die angegebenen Ethoxylierungsgrade stellen statistische Mittelwerte dar, die für ein spezielles Produkt eine ganze oder eine gebrochene Zahl sein können. Bevorzugte Alkoholethoxylate weisen eine eingeengte Homologenverteilung auf (narrow range ethoxylates, NRE). Zusätzlich zu diesen nichtionischen Tensiden können auch Fettalkohole mit mehr als 12 EO eingesetzt werden. Beispiele hierfür sind Talgfettalkohol mit 14 EO, 25 EO, 30 EO oder 40 EO. Auch alkoxylierte Fettalkohole, die EO- und PO-Gruppen zusammen im Molekül enthalten, sind erfindungsgemäß einsetzbar. Geeignet sind ferner auch eine Mischung aus einem (stärker) verzweigten ethoxylierten Fettalkohol und einem unverzweigten ethoxylierten Fettalkohol, wie beispielsweise eine Mischung aus einem e16-18-Fettalkohol mit 7 EO und 2-Propylheptanol mit 7 EO. Insbesondere bevorzugt enthält das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel einen C12-18-Fettalkohol mit 7 EO als alkoxylierten Fettalkohol.In a preferred embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention further comprises one or more ethoxylated fatty alcohols. The alkoxylated fatty alcohols used are, in particular, primary alcohols having preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms and an average of 1 to 12 moles of ethylene oxide (EO) per mole of alcohol. In particular, however, alcohol ethoxylates with linear residues of alcohols of native origin with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example from coconut, palm, tallow or oleyl alcohol, and an average of 2 to 8 EO per mole of alcohol are preferred. The preferred ethoxylated alcohols include, for example, C 12-14 alcohols with 3 EO, 4 EO or 7 EO, C 12-18 alcohols with 3 EO, 5 EO or 7 EO and mixtures of these. The stated degrees of ethoxylation represent statistical mean values which, for a specific product, can be an integer or a fractional number. Preferred alcohol ethoxylates have a narrow homolog distribution (narrow range ethoxylates, NRE). In addition to these nonionic surfactants, fatty alcohols with more than 12 EO can also be used. Examples are tallow fatty alcohol with 14 EO, 25 EO, 30 EO or 40 EO. Alkoxylated fatty alcohols which contain EO and PO groups together in the molecule can also be used according to the invention. Also suitable are a mixture of a (more) branched ethoxylated fatty alcohol and an unbranched ethoxylated fatty alcohol, such as, for example, a mixture of an e 16-18 fatty alcohol with 7 EO and 2-propylheptanol with 7 EO. The washing or cleaning agent particularly preferably contains a C 12-18 fatty alcohol with 7 EO as the alkoxylated fatty alcohol.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform ist das flüssige Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel frei von alkoxylierten Fettalkoholen, da diese zu einer leichten Trübung des flüssigen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels und dadurch für einige Anwender zu einem ästhetisch weniger ansprechenden Produkt führen.In an alternative embodiment, the liquid washing or cleaning agent is free from alkoxylated fatty alcohols, since these lead to a slight clouding of the liquid washing or cleaning agent and thus to a less aesthetically pleasing product for some users.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform enthält das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel bis zu 2 Gew.-%, bezogen auf die Gesamtmenge an Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel, eines optischen Aufhellers.In a preferred embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent contains up to 2% by weight, based on the total amount of washing or cleaning agent, of an optical brightener.

Geeignete optische Aufheller umfassen beispielsweise Verbindungen aus den Klassen der Bisstyrylbenzole, Silibene, Benzoxazole, Coumarine, Pyrene und Naphthaline. Handelsübliche optische Aufheller werden unter den Marken Tinopal®, Uvitex® (beide von Ciba Speciality Chemicals), Ultraphor® (BASF SE) und Blankophor® (Bayer) verkauft.Suitable optical brighteners include, for example, compounds from the classes of the bisstyrylbenzenes, silibenes, benzoxazoles, coumarins, pyrenes and naphthalenes. Commercially available optical brighteners are sold under the brands Tinopal®, Uvitex® (both from Ciba Specialty Chemicals), Ultraphor® (BASF SE) and Blankophor® (Bayer).

Besonders bevorzugte optische Aufheller umfassen Dinatrium-4,4'-bis-(2-morpholino-4-anilino-striazin-6-ylamino)stilbendisulfonat, Dinatrium-2,2'-bis-(phenyl-styryl)disulfonat, 4,4'-Bis[(4-anilino-6-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1 ,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]stilben-2,2'-disulfonsäure, Hexanatriurn-2,2'-[vinylenbis[(3-sulphonato-4,1 -phenylen)imino[6-(diethylamino)-1 ,3,5-triazin-4,2-diyl]imino]]bis-(benzol1 ,4-disulfonat), 2,2'-(2,5-Thiophendiyl)bis[5-1 ,1-dimethylethyl)-benzoxazol, 4-Methyl-7-(diethylamino)cumarin und/oder 2, 5-Bis(benzoxazol-2-yl)thiophen.Particularly preferred optical brighteners include disodium 4,4'-bis (2-morpholino-4-anilino-striazin-6-ylamino) stilbene disulfonate, disodium 2,2'-bis (phenyl-styryl) disulfonate, 4,4 '-Bis [(4-anilino-6- [bis (2-hydroxyethyl) amino] -1, 3,5-triazin-2-yl) amino] stilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid, hexanatrium-2,2' - [vinylenbis [(3-sulphonato-4,1-phenylene) imino [6- (diethylamino) -1, 3,5-triazine-4,2-diyl] imino]] bis (benzene1, 4-disulfonate), 2,2 '- (2,5-thiophenediyl) bis [5-1, 1-dimethylethyl) -benzoxazole, 4-methyl-7- (diethylamino) coumarin and / or 2,5-bis (benzoxazol-2-yl) thiophene.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform handelt es sich bei dem Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel um ein festes Reinigungsmittel. In einer ebenso bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel flüssig. Im Falle eines flüssigen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels ist ein weiterer bevorzugter Inhaltsstoff Borsäure beziehungsweise ein Salz der Borsäure. Enthält das flüssige Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel ein Salz der Borsäure, so ist es besonders bevorzugt, dass es sich um das Kaliumsalz, also Kaliumborat, handelt. Die Zugabe von Borsäure beziehungsweise eines Salzes der Borsäure (Borat) führt zu einer Erhöhung der antimikrobiellen Leistung des flüssigen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels. Insbesondere wird die antimikrobielle Leistung gegenüber Pilzen erhöht, wobei eine besondere Leistungssteigerung gegenüber candida albicans beobachtet werden kann.In a preferred embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent is a solid cleaning agent. In a likewise preferred embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent is liquid. In the case of a liquid washing or cleaning agent, another preferred ingredient is boric acid or a salt of boric acid. If the liquid washing or cleaning agent contains a salt of boric acid, it is particularly preferred that it is the potassium salt, that is to say potassium borate. The addition of boric acid or a salt of boric acid (borate) leads to an increase in the antimicrobial performance of the liquid washing or cleaning agent. In particular, the antimicrobial performance against fungi is increased, with a particular increase in performance against candida albicans being observed.

Auch in Abwesenheit von üblichen Desinfektionsmitteln, wie Bleichmitteln, wie beispielsweise Halogene, halogenierte Verbindungen oder Bleichmitteln, die auf aktivem Sauerstoff basieren, wird mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel eine hervorragende antimikrobielle Leistung erzielt. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, dass das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel zusätzlich zu den QAV eines der genannten konventionellen antimikrobiellen Mittel umfasst. Bevorzugt ist das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel jedoch frei von diesen.Even in the absence of conventional disinfectants, such as bleaching agents, such as halogens, halogenated compounds or bleaching agents based on active oxygen, excellent antimicrobial performance is achieved with the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention. However, it is also possible for the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention to include one of the aforementioned conventional antimicrobial agents in addition to the QAV. However, the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention is preferably free of these.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfasst das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel weiterhin ein wasserlösliches Salz, insbesondere bei flüssigen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmitteln. Das Salz beeinflusst die Viskosität der Zusammensetzung. Dabei kann das Salz entweder anorganisch oder organisch sein. Bevorzugt umfasst das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel in flüssiger Form wenigstens ein anorganisches Salz, das vorzugsweise ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe, die farblose, wasserlösliche Halogenide, Sulfite, Carbonate, Hydrogencarbonate, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate und/oder Alkalimetall-, Erdalkalimetall-, Aluminium- und/oder Übergangsmetalloxide umfasst. Weiterhin können auch Ammoniumsalze eingesetzt werden. Besonders bevorzugt sind Halogenide und Sulfate von Alkalimetallen, besonders bevorzugt sind Natriumchlorid, Kaliumchlorid, Natriumsulfat, Kaliumsulfat sowie Mischungen dieser Salze. Besonders bevorzugt ist Natriumchlorid.In a preferred embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention furthermore comprises a water-soluble salt, in particular in the case of liquid washing or cleaning agents. The salt affects the viscosity of the composition. The salt can either be inorganic or organic. The detergent or cleaning agent in liquid form preferably comprises at least one inorganic salt, which is preferably selected from the group consisting of colorless, water-soluble halides, sulfites, carbonates, hydrogen carbonates, nitrates, nitrites, phosphates and / or alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, aluminum - and / or transition metal oxides. Furthermore, ammonium salts can also be used. Halides and sulfates of alkali metals are particularly preferred and are particularly preferred Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and mixtures of these salts. Sodium chloride is particularly preferred.

Wird ein organisches Salz eingesetzt, sind besonders bevorzugt farblose wasserlösliche Salze einer Carbonsäure. Das Salz kann dabei ein Alkalimetall-, Erdalkalimetall-, Ammonium-, Aluminium-, und/oder Übergangsmetallsalz sein. Bevorzugt ist das Salz ausgewählt aus der Gruppe umfassend Formiate, Acetate, Propionate, Citrate, Maleate, Tartrate, Succinate, Malonate, Oxalate, Lactate sowie Mischungen dieser.If an organic salt is used, colorless, water-soluble salts of a carboxylic acid are particularly preferred. The salt can be an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, aluminum and / or transition metal salt. The salt is preferably selected from the group comprising formates, acetates, propionates, citrates, maleates, tartrates, succinates, malonates, oxalates, lactates and mixtures of these.

Zusätzlich zu den drei essentiellen Bestandteilen kann das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel weitere Inhaltsstoffe enthalten, die die anwendungstechnischen und/oder ästhetischen Eigenschaften des Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels weiter verbessern. Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung enthält das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel vorzugsweise zusätzlich einen oder mehrere Stoffe aus der Gruppe der nichtionischen Tenside, Gerüststoffe, Bleichmittel, Bleichkatalysatoren, Bleichaktivatoren, Enzyme, Elektrolyte, nichtwässrigen Lösungsmittel, pH-Stellmittel, Parfümzusammensetzungen, Parfümträger, Fluoreszenzmittel, Farbstoffe, Hydrotrope, Schauminhibitoren, Silikonöle, Soil-Release-Polymere, Vergrauungsinhibitoren, Einlaufverhinderer, Knitterschutzmittel, Farbübertragungsinhibitoren, weitere antimikrobiellen Wirkstoffe, Germizide, Fungizide, Antioxidantien, Konservierungsmittel, Korrosionsinhibitoren, Antistatika, Bittermittel, Bügelhilfsmittel, Phobier- und Imprägniermittel, Quell- und Schiebefestmittel, weichmachenden Komponenten sowie UV-Absorber.In addition to the three essential components, the washing or cleaning agent can contain other ingredients that further improve the application-related and / or aesthetic properties of the washing or cleaning agent. In the context of the present invention, the detergent or cleaning agent preferably additionally contains one or more substances from the group of nonionic surfactants, builders, bleaches, bleach catalysts, bleach activators, enzymes, electrolytes, non-aqueous solvents, pH adjusters, perfume compositions, perfume carriers, fluorescent agents, dyes , Hydrotropes, foam inhibitors, silicone oils, soil-release polymers, graying inhibitors, anti-creep agents, anti-crease agents, color transfer inhibitors, other antimicrobial agents, germicides, fungicides, antioxidants, preservatives, corrosion inhibitors, antistatic and anti-slip agents, impregnating agents, swelling agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, swelling agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-creep agents, anti-crease agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-rust agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-swelling agents, antistatic agents, anti-swelling agents, anti-aging agents, anti-graying agents, anti-creep agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents, anti-slip agents , plasticizing components and UV absorbers.

Der Einsatz von Buildersubstanzen (Gerüststoffen) wie Silikaten, Aluminiumsilikaten (insbesondere Zeolithen), Salze organischer Di- und Polycarbonsäuren sowie Mischungen dieser Stoffe, vorzugsweise wasserlöslicher Buildersubstanzen, in dem erfindungsgemäßen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel kann von Vorteil sein. Zu den Gerüststoffen zählen insbesondere Carbonate, Citrate, Phosphonate, organische Gerüststoffe und Silikate. Der Gewichtsanteil der gesamten Gerüststoffe am Gesamtgewicht erfindungsgemäßer Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel beträgt vorzugsweise 15 bis 80 Gew.-% und insbesondere 20 bis 70 Gew.-%.The use of builders (builders) such as silicates, aluminum silicates (especially zeolites), salts of organic di- and polycarboxylic acids and mixtures of these substances, preferably water-soluble builders, in the washing or cleaning agent according to the invention can be advantageous. The builders include, in particular, carbonates, citrates, phosphonates, organic builders and silicates. The weight proportion of the total builders in the total weight of detergents or cleaning agents according to the invention is preferably 15 to 80% by weight and in particular 20 to 70% by weight.

In einer erfindungsgemäß bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird auf den Einsatz von Phosphaten (auch Polyphosphaten) weitgehend oder vollständig verzichtet. Das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel enthält in dieser Ausführungsform vorzugsweise weniger als 5 Gew.-%, besonders bevorzugt weniger als 3 Gew.-%, insbesondere weniger als 1 Gew.-% Phosphat(e). Besonders bevorzugt ist das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel in dieser Ausführungsform völlig phosphatfrei, d.h. die Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel enthalten weniger als 0,1 Gew.-% Phosphat(e).In an embodiment preferred according to the invention, the use of phosphates (including polyphosphates) is largely or completely dispensed with. In this embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent preferably contains less than 5% by weight, particularly preferably less than 3% by weight, in particular less than 1% by weight of phosphate (s). In this embodiment, the washing or cleaning agent is particularly preferably completely free of phosphate, ie the washing or cleaning agent contains less than 0.1% by weight of phosphate (s).

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung die Verwendung von Tetracarbonsäuren und deren Salze zur synergistischen Verstärkung der antimikrobiellen Wirkung von bioziden quaternären Ammoniumverbindungen in Wasch- oder Reinigungsmitteln. Hinsichtlich bevorzugter Ausführungsformen wird auf die obigen Ausführungen verwiesen. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Tetracarbonsäure Glutaminsäure-N,N-diessigsäure. Das Salz der Tetracarbonsäure ist bevorzugt das Ammoniumsalz oder ein Alkalimetallsalz.In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of tetracarboxylic acids and their salts for the synergistic enhancement of the antimicrobial effect of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds in detergents or cleaning agents. With regard to preferred embodiments, reference is made to the statements above. According to the invention, the tetracarboxylic acid is glutamic acid-N, N-diacetic acid. The salt of the tetracarboxylic acid is preferably the ammonium salt or an alkali metal salt.

Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung eines erfindungsgemäßen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels beim Waschen, Reinigen und/oder Vorbehandeln von textilen Flächengebilden oder harten Oberflächen. Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung sind insbesondere Haushaltsreiniger, Wasch-, Reinigungs- oder Vorbehandlungsmittel oder Erfrischungssprays für Textilien, Wäscheweichspülmittel, Kosmetikprodukte oder Air Care-Produkte, wie beispielsweise Raumsprays oder Lufterfrischer. Haushaltsreiniger im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung sind beispielsweise Reinigungsmittel zur Reinigung von harten Oberflächen, Fensterreiniger, Badreiniger, WC-Reiniger oder Geschirrspülmittel (Handgeschirrspülmittel und Geschirrspülmittel für maschinelle Anwendung). Kosmetikprodukte im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung sind Produkte zur kosmetischen Behandlung von Haut und Haaren (Hautbehandlungsmittel, Haarbehandlungsmittel) wie beispielsweise Haarshampoos, Haarspülungen, -kuren, -conditioner, Mittel zum Bleichen, Färben oder Verformen der Haare, wie Färbemittel, Bleichmittel, Tönungsmittel, Farbfixierungsmittel, Wellmittel oder Stylingpräparate wie Haarfestiger, Schaumfestiger oder Styling-Gels, Duschgele, Körpercremes, -lotionen, Gesichtscremes oder Deodorants.The invention further relates to the use of a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention in the washing, cleaning and / or pretreatment of flat textile structures or hard surfaces. Detergents or cleaning agents for the purposes of the present invention are in particular household cleaners, detergents, cleaning agents or pretreatment agents or refreshing sprays for textiles, fabric softeners, cosmetic products or air care products such as room sprays or air fresheners. Household cleaners for the purposes of the present invention are, for example, detergents for cleaning hard surfaces, window cleaners, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaners or dishwashing detergents (hand dishwashing detergents and dishwashing detergents for machine use). Cosmetic products for the purposes of the present invention are products for the cosmetic treatment of skin and hair (skin treatment agents, hair treatment agents) such as, for example, hair shampoos, hair rinses, cures, conditioners, agents for bleaching, coloring or shaping the hair, such as dyes, bleaches, tinting agents, color fixing agents , Curling agents or styling preparations such as hair setting agents, mousse or styling gels, shower gels, body creams, body lotions, face creams or deodorants.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung handelt es sich um ein Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel in flüssiger Form, vorzugsweise in Gelform. Bevorzugte flüssige Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel weisen einen Wassergehalt insbesondere von 3 bis 95 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 8 bis 80 Gew.-% und insbesondere von 25 bis 70 Gew.-% auf, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels. Im Falle von flüssigen Konzentraten kann der Wassergehalt auch geringer sein und 30 Gew.-% oder weniger, vorzugsweise 20 Gew.-% oder weniger, insbesondere 15 Gew.-% oder weniger betragen. Die Angaben in Gew.-% sind auch hier jeweils bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Mittels. Neben Wasser können die flüssigen Mittel auch weitere nichtwässrige Lösungsmittel aufweisen. Ein bevorzugtes erfindungsgemäßes flüssiges, insbesondere gelförmiges Waschmittel kann vorzugsweise Komponenten umfassen, die ausgewählt sind aus den folgenden:

  • Aniontenside (anionische Tenside), wie vorzugsweise Alkylbenzolsulfonat, Alkylsulfat, insbesondere in einem Anteil von 5 bis 40 Gew.-%, dabei kann ein Aniontensid oder es können Mischungen unterschiedlicher Aniontenside enthalten sein,
  • nichtionische Tenside, wie vorzugsweise Fettalkoholpolyglycolether, Alkylpolyglucosid, Fettsäureglucamid, vorzugsweise in Mengen von 0,5 bis 25 Gew.-% von einem oder mehreren nichtionischen Tensiden,
  • ein oder mehrere Gerüststoffe, wie zum Beispiel Zeolith, Polycarboxylat, Natriumcitrat, vorteilhafterweise in einem Anteil von 0 bis 15 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 0,01 bis 10 Gew.-%, insbesondere von 0,1 bis 5 Gew.-%,
  • einen oder mehrere Schauminhibitoren, zum Beispiel Seife, Siliconöle, Paraffine, bevorzugt in Mengen von 0 bis 10 Gew.-%, vorteilhafterweise von 0,1 bis 4 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 0,2 bis 2 Gew.-%, insbesondere 1 bis 3 Gew.-%,
  • Enzyme wie beispielsweise Proteasen, Amylasen, Cellulasen, Lipasen, bevorzugt in Mengen von 0 bis 3 Gew.-%, vorteilhafterweise von 0,1 bis 2 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 0,2 bis 1 Gew.-%, insbesondere von 0,3 bis 0,8 Gew.-%,
  • optische Aufheller, beispielsweise Stilben-Derivat, Biphenyl-Derivat, insbesondere in Mengen von 0 bis 1 Gew.-%, vorteilhafterweise von 0,1 bis 0,3 Gew.-%, insbesondere von 0,1 bis 0,4 Gew.-%,
  • gegebenenfalls Duftstoffe, wie beispielweise Parfümöle,
  • gegebenenfalls Stabilisatoren,
  • Wasser,
  • gegebenenfalls Seife, insbesondere von 0 bis 25 Gew.-%, vorteilhafterweise von 1 bis 20 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 2 bis 15 Gew.-%, besonders von 5 bis 10 Gew.-%,
  • gegebenenfalls nichtwässrige Lösungsmittel, insbesondere Alkohole, vorteilhafterweise von 0 bis 25 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 1 bis 20 Gew.-%, insbesondere von 2 bis 15 Gew.-%.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is a washing or cleaning agent in liquid form, preferably in gel form. Preferred liquid washing or cleaning agents have a water content in particular from 3 to 95% by weight, preferably from 8 to 80% by weight and in particular from 25 to 70% by weight, based on the total weight of the washing or cleaning agent. In the case of liquid concentrates, the water content can also be lower and be 30% by weight or less, preferably 20% by weight or less, in particular 15% by weight or less. Here too, the data in% by weight are in each case based on the total weight of the agent. In addition to water, the liquid agents can also contain other non-aqueous solvents. A preferred liquid, in particular gel-like detergent according to the invention can preferably comprise components which are selected from the following:
  • Anionic surfactants (anionic surfactants), such as preferably alkylbenzenesulphonate, alkylsulphate, in particular in a proportion of 5 to 40% by weight, one anionic surfactant or mixtures of different anionic surfactants can be included,
  • nonionic surfactants, such as preferably fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers, alkyl polyglucoside, fatty acid glucamide, preferably in amounts of 0.5 to 25% by weight of one or more nonionic surfactants,
  • one or more builders, such as zeolite, polycarboxylate, sodium citrate, advantageously in a proportion of 0 to 15% by weight, preferably 0.01 to 10% by weight, in particular 0.1 to 5% by weight ,
  • one or more foam inhibitors, for example soap, silicone oils, paraffins, preferably in amounts from 0 to 10% by weight, advantageously from 0.1 to 4% by weight, preferably from 0.2 to 2% by weight, in particular 1 to 3% by weight,
  • Enzymes such as proteases, amylases, cellulases, lipases, preferably in amounts from 0 to 3% by weight, advantageously from 0.1 to 2% by weight, preferably from 0.2 to 1% by weight, in particular from 0 , 3 to 0.8% by weight,
  • optical brighteners, for example stilbene derivative, biphenyl derivative, in particular in amounts from 0 to 1% by weight, advantageously from 0.1 to 0.3% by weight, in particular from 0.1 to 0.4% by weight %,
  • possibly fragrances, such as perfume oils,
  • possibly stabilizers,
  • Water,
  • optionally soap, in particular from 0 to 25% by weight, advantageously from 1 to 20% by weight, preferably from 2 to 15% by weight, especially from 5 to 10% by weight,
  • optionally non-aqueous solvents, in particular alcohols, advantageously from 0 to 25% by weight, preferably from 1 to 20% by weight, in particular from 2 to 15% by weight.

Die Angaben in Gew.-% beziehen sich jeweils auf das Gesamtgewicht der Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels.The data in% by weight relate in each case to the total weight of the detergent or cleaning agent.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel ein flüssiger Weichspüler, welcher vorzugsweise weitere Komponenten enthalten kann, die ausgewählt sind aus den folgenden:

  • kationische Tenside, wie insbesondere Esterquats, bevorzugt in Mengen von 5 bis 30 Gew.-%,
  • Cotenside, wie beispielsweise Glycerolmonostearat, Stearinsäure, Fettalkohole, Fettalkoholethoxylate, insbesondere in Mengen von 0 bis 5 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 0,1 bis 4 Gew.-%,
  • Emulgatoren, wie zum Beispiel Fettaminethoxylate, insbesondere in Mengen von 0 bis 4 Gew.-%, vorzugsweise von 0,1 bis 3 Gew.-%,
  • gegebenenfalls Duftstoffe, wie beispielweise Parfümöle,
  • gegebenenfalls Farbstoffe, vorzugsweise im ppm-Bereich,
  • gegebenenfalls Stabilisatoren, vorzugsweise im ppm-Bereich,
  • Lösungsmittel, wie insbesondere Wasser, in Mengen von vorzugsweise 60 bis 90 Gew.-%. Die Angaben in Gew.-% beziehen sich jeweils auf das Gesamtgewicht der Formulierung, also des Weichspülers. Die Angabe in ppm bezieht sich auf das Gewicht (Gew.-ppm).
In a further preferred embodiment, the detergent or cleaning agent is a liquid fabric softener, which can preferably contain other components selected from the following:
  • cationic surfactants, such as in particular ester quats, preferably in amounts of 5 to 30% by weight,
  • Cosurfactants, such as glycerol monostearate, stearic acid, fatty alcohols, fatty alcohol ethoxylates, in particular in amounts from 0 to 5% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 4% by weight,
  • Emulsifiers, such as fatty amine ethoxylates, in particular in amounts from 0 to 4% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 3% by weight,
  • possibly fragrances, such as perfume oils,
  • optionally dyes, preferably in the ppm range,
  • optionally stabilizers, preferably in the ppm range,
  • Solvents, such as, in particular, water, in amounts of preferably 60 to 90% by weight. The data in% by weight relate in each case to the total weight of the formulation, that is to say of the fabric softener. The specification in ppm relates to the weight (ppm by weight).

Die Herstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels erfolgt mittels üblicher und bekannter Methoden und Verfahren.A washing or cleaning agent according to the invention is produced by means of customary and known methods and processes.

Weiterhin betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Reinigung von harten Oberflächen oder von textilen Flächengebilden unter Verwendung von Tetracarbonsäuren oder deren Salzen oder eines Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittels wie zuvor beschrieben, wobei die Tetracarbonsäure und deren Salz oder das erfindungsgemäße Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel mit der zu reinigenden Oberfläche/mit dem textilen Flächengebilde in Kontakt gebracht werden. Das Inkontaktbringen kann beispielsweise dadurch erfolgen, dass das Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel beziehungsweise die Tetracarbonsäure oder Tetracarbonate mittels Sprühapplikation auf die zu reinigende Oberfläche/das zu reinigende textile Flächengebilde aufgebracht werden. Insbesondere harte Oberflächen können auch dadurch gereinigt werden, dass ein Reinigungstuch, welches ein erfindungsgemäßes Wasch- oder Reinigungsmittel oder Tetracarbonsäure/Tetracarbonate zusammen mit bioziden quaternären Ammoniumverbindungen aufweist, mit der harten Oberfläche in Kontakt gebracht wird. Möglich ist auch, dass ein entsprechendes Reinigungstuch beispielsweise bei der maschinellen Reinigung von textilen Flächengebilden zusammen mit diesen in eine Waschmaschine gegeben wird, so dass beim Waschgang eine verstärkte antimikrobielle Wirkung ermöglicht wird.Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for cleaning hard surfaces or textile fabrics using tetracarboxylic acids or their salts or a detergent or cleaning agent as described above, wherein the tetracarboxylic acid and its salt or the detergent or cleaning agent according to the invention with the to be cleaned Surface / to be brought into contact with the textile fabric. Bringing into contact can take place, for example, in that the washing or cleaning agent or the tetracarboxylic acid or tetracarbonate are applied to the surface to be cleaned / the textile fabric to be cleaned by means of spray application. Hard surfaces in particular can also be cleaned by bringing a cleaning cloth which has a washing or cleaning agent according to the invention or tetracarboxylic acid / tetracarbonates together with biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds into contact with the hard surface. It is also possible for a corresponding cleaning cloth to be placed in a washing machine together with them, for example when machine cleaning of flat textile structures, so that an increased antimicrobial effect is made possible during the wash cycle.

Ausführungsbeispiele:Embodiments: Beispiel 1: QAV-haltiges Waschmittel für TextilienExample 1: QAC-containing detergent for textiles

Es wurde in ein handelsübliches flüssiges Waschmittel, welches 2,2 % a.i. QAV (Benzalkoniumchlorid) aufwies, als Referenz eingesetzt. Der pH Wert betrug etwa 6. Das Waschmittel wies die folgende Zusammensetzung auf: Komponenten Anteil in % a.i. Aniontensid 1-10 Niotensid 2-8 Builder (Zitronensäure und Phosphonate) 0-3 Natronlauge 0,1-1 Palmkernölfettsäure 0-1 Glycerin 0-1 Natriumchlorid 0,5-3 Enzyme (Protease, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase) 0-3 Borsäure 0,1-2 Weitere Zusätze (Konservierungsmittel, Entschäumer, opt. Aufheller, Farbstoff, Parfüm) 0-1 Wasser Rest a.i.: active ingredient It was used as a reference in a commercially available liquid detergent which contained 2.2% ai QAV (benzalkonium chloride). The pH was about 6. The detergent had the following composition: Components Share in% ai Anionic surfactant 1-10 Nonionic surfactant 2-8 Builder (citric acid and phosphonates) 0-3 Caustic soda 0.1-1 Palm kernel oil fatty acid 0-1 Glycerin 0-1 Sodium chloride 0.5-3 Enzymes (protease, amylase, cellulase, lipase) 0-3 Boric acid 0.1-2 Other additives (preservatives, defoamers, optical brighteners, color, perfume) 0-1 water rest ai: active ingredient

Das Waschmittel wurde in einem Test zur Bestimmung der Reduktion von Pseudomonas aeruginosa nach EN1276 eingesetzt. Der erhaltene Wert diente als Referenz.The detergent was used in a test to determine the reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to EN1276. The value obtained served as a reference.

Dem Waschmittel wurden anschließend 0,10 Gew.-% GLDA beziehungsweise 0,50 Gew.-% zugegeben und ebenfalls im Test zur Bestimmung der Reduktion von Pseudomonas aeruginosa nach EN1276 eingesetzt.0.10% by weight of GLDA or 0.50% by weight was then added to the detergent and also used in the test to determine the reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to EN1276.

In der nachfolgenden Tabelle 1 sind die Anteile an QAV und GLDA nochmals zusammengefasst. Tabelle 1: Konzentration Glutaminsäure-diessigsäure Glutaminsäure-diessigsäure (GLDA) Flüssigwaschmitel mit QAV 0,00% (Referenz) 4,60E+01 0,10% (erfindungsgemäß) 7,65E+00 8,70E+03 0,50% (erfindungsgemäß) 6,90E+01 1,90E+05 The shares in QAV and GLDA are summarized again in Table 1 below. Table 1: Concentration of glutamic acid diacetic acid Glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA) Liquid detergent with QAV 0.00% (reference) 4.60E + 01 0.10% (according to the invention) 7.65E + 00 8.70E + 03 0.50% (according to the invention) 6.90E + 01 1.90E + 05

Die Ergebnisse der Messung sind in Fig. 1 gezeigt.The results of the measurement are in Fig. 1 shown.

Mit dem flüssigen Waschmittel, welches ausschließlich QAV aufwies, konnte die Zahl der Erreger reduziert werden. Eine antibakterielle Wirkung ist hier auf Grund der QAV zu beobachten. Überraschenderweise konnte die Wirkung durch den Einsatz von GLDA deutlich verstärkt werden, obwohl GLDA selbst keine antimikrobielle Wirkung hat.The number of pathogens could be reduced with the liquid detergent, which only contained QAV. An antibacterial effect can be observed here due to the QAV. Surprisingly, the effect could be significantly increased through the use of GLDA, although GLDA itself has no antimicrobial effect.

Beispiel 2: QAV-haltiger AllzweckreinigerExample 2: All-purpose cleaner containing QAV

Es wurde ein handelsüblicher flüssiger Allzweckreiniger, welcher 0,5 % a.i. QAV (DDAC) aufwies, als Referenz eingesetzt. Der pH-Wert betrug etwa 5. Der Reiniger wies die folgende Zusammensetzung auf: Komponente Gew.% Na-Citrat 15,00 - 20,00 Na-Percarbonat 10,00 - 15,00 QAV 0,1 - 3 Amphoteres Tensid 0,00 - 10,00 Niotensid 0,00 - 10,00 Builder 0,00 - 10,00 Kationisches Copolymer 0,00 - 0,75 Enzyme 2,00 - 8,00 Weitere Zusätze (Konservierungsmittel, Entschäumer, opt. Aufheller, Farbstoff, Parfüm, etc.) 0,05 - 10,00 Wasser Rest (ad 100) A commercially available liquid all-purpose cleaner containing 0.5% ai QAV (DDAC) was used as a reference. The pH was about 5. The cleaner had the following composition: component Weight% Na citrate 15.00-20.00 Na percarbonate 10.00-15.00 QAV 0.1-3 Amphoteric surfactant 0.00-10.00 Nonionic surfactant 0.00-10.00 Builder 0.00-10.00 Cationic copolymer 0.00-0.75 Enzymes 2.00 - 8.00 Other additives (preservatives, defoamers, optical brighteners, color, perfume, etc.) 0.05-10.00 water Remainder (ad 100)

Der Allzweckreiniger wurde in einem Test zur Bestimmung der Reduktion von Pseudomonas aeruginosa nach EN1276 eingesetzt. Der erhaltene Wert diente als Referenz.The all-purpose cleaner was used in a test to determine the reduction in Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to EN1276. The value obtained served as a reference.

Dem Allzweckreiniger wurden anschließend 0,10 Gew.-% GLDA beziehungsweise 0,50 Gew.-% zugegeben und ebenfalls im Test zur Bestimmung der Reduktion von Pseudomonas aeruginosa nach EN1276 eingesetzt.0.10% by weight of GLDA or 0.50% by weight was then added to the all-purpose cleaner and also used in the test to determine the reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to EN1276.

In der nachfolgenden Tabelle 2 sind die Anteile an QAV und GLDA nochmals zusammengefasst. Tabelle 2: Konzentration Glutaminsäure-di-essigsäure Glutaminsäure-di-essigsäure All purpose cleaner (5%) 0,00% (Referenz) 1,9E+02 0,10% (erfindungsgemäß) 7,65E+00 3,1E+05 0,50% (erfindungsgemäß) 6,90E+01 3,1E+05 The shares in QAV and GLDA are summarized again in Table 2 below. Table 2: Concentration of glutamic acid diacetic acid Glutamic acid diacetic acid All purpose cleaner (5%) 0.00% (reference) 1.9E + 02 0.10% (according to the invention) 7.65E + 00 3.1E + 05 0.50% (according to the invention) 6.90E + 01 3.1E + 05

Die Ergebnisse sind in Fig. 2 gezeigt.The results are in Fig. 2 shown.

Mit dem Allzweckreiniger, welcher ausschließlich QAV aufwies, konnte die Zahl der Erreger reduziert werden. Eine antibakterielle Wirkung ist hier auf Grund der QAV zu beobachten. Überraschenderweise konnte die Wirkung durch den Einsatz von GLDA deutlich verstärkt werden, obwohl GLDA selbst keine antimikrobielle Wirkung hat.With the all-purpose cleaner, which only had QAV, the number of pathogens could be reduced. An antibacterial effect can be observed here due to the QAV. Surprisingly, the effect could be significantly increased through the use of GLDA, although GLDA itself has no antimicrobial effect.

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  1. A washing or cleaning agent, comprising
    a) at least one surfactant,
    b) at least one biocidal quaternary ammonium compound, and
    c) at least one tetracarboxylic acid or the salts thereof,
    wherein the tetracarboxylic acid is a glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid.
  2. The washing or cleaning agent according to claim 1, characterized in that the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is selected from the group comprising alkyltrimethylammonium halides, dialkyldimethylammonium halides, benzalkonium salts, pyridinium salts, and mixtures thereof.
  3. The washing or cleaning agent according to claim 2, characterized in that the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound is a dialkyldimethylammonium halide selected from the group comprising didecyldimethylammonium chloride, didecyldimethylammonium bromide, dioctyldimethylammonium chloride, and mixtures thereof.
  4. The washing or cleaning agent according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is free of anionic surfactants.
  5. The use of glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid and the salts thereof to enhance the antimicrobial effect of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds in a washing or cleaning agent according to one of the preceding claims.
  6. The use according to claim 5, characterized in that the salt of the tetracarboxylic acid comprises the ammonium salt and/or alkali metal salt.
  7. A method for cleaning hard surfaces or textile fabrics using glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid and the salts thereof according to one of claims 5 or 6 or a washing or cleaning agent according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein
    glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid or the salts thereof together with at least one biocidal quaternary ammonium compound or the washing or cleaning agent is brought into contact with the surface to be cleaned or the textile fabric.
  8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that the bringing into contact takes place by means of spray application.
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