MXPA01005138A - Skin deodorizing and sanitizing compositions - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising an odor controlling agent and select sanitizing agents for deodorizing and sanitizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing and sanitizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Description

DEODORANT AND DISINFECTANT COMPOSITIONS OF SKIN FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising an agent for odor control and disinfectants selected to deodorize and disinfect skin surfaces. Also described are articles of manufacture and methods for deodorizing and disinfecting the skin using the compositions described.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Currently consumers are well aware of the idea of germs and transmission of germs. Every day, people get in touch with germs in eating establishments, the gym, while changing diapers, or use portable restroom facilities (eg toilets). Once in contact with human hands, these germs (ie, microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and / or viruses) are rapidly passed from individual to individual and, thus, contribute to the spread of contagious and / or infectious diseases. . One of the best and easiest ways to prevent such transmission of germs and / or disease is by washing your hands routinely and conscientiously. When recognizing the inconvenience or impossibility of said low hand washing Certain travel conditions and / or time limitations, a number of manufacturers have introduced products to disinfect hands that disinfect skin surfaces without the need for water and / or towels. * * Although current hand disinfectant products 5 eliminate germs associated with such routine activities such as loading gasoline into cars, changing diapers or holding exercise equipment, they may fail to eliminate the odors that accompany them (for example, odors). gasoline). In addition, bad odor can arise from activities that are not normally associated with transmission of germs (for example, food preparation odors such as onions, garlic, etc.). In this way, there is a need to develop products that not only eliminate germs associated with daily activities but also eliminate the bad odor that accompanies them. The inventors of the present have discovered that aqueous compositions to disinfect the skin comprising selected disinfecting agents and an odor control agent provide excellent antimicrobial activity as well as improved odor control. Therefore, an important aspect of the present invention is to provide improved skin disinfectant compositions. Another aspect of the present invention is to provide skin disinfectant compositions comprising a component for odor control and selected disinfectants.

These and other aspects will be readily apparent from the detailed description that follows.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The compositions of the present invention relate to stable, preferably translucent, more preferably transparent deodorant and skin deodorant compositions, comprising: a) an effective amount to provide odor control benefit of an odor control agent, selected preferably of the group consisting of cyclodextrin, water-soluble metal salt, zeolites, soluble carbonate and / or bicarbonate salts, water-soluble ionic polymers, silica gel, molecular sieve silica, activated alumina, diatomite, clay, montmorillonite, smectite, attapulgite, bentonite, palygorskite, kaolinite, lita, halloysite, hectorite, beidelite, nontronite, saponite, hormite, vermiculite, sepiolite, chlorophyll, soda lime, calcium oxide, chitin, potassium permanganate, activated charcoal or activated charcoal and mixtures thereof; b) an amount effective to provide disinfecting benefit of a selected disinfecting agent, preferably selected from the group consisting of an antiseptic alcohol, an antimicrobial, and mixtures thereof; c) optionally, from 0 to 10% thickener; d) optionally, from 0 to 10% emollient; f) optionally, from 0 to 1% perfume; and g) water. In one aspect of the present invention, gel compositions are preferred. The present invention also relates to methods for using the compositions for personal cleansing. The present invention also relates to an article of manufacture comprising the composition disinfectant and deodorant of the skin incorporated in a container for preferably transparent assortment. A preferred disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin of the present invention comprises: a) an effective amount of an odor control agent to provide odor control benefit; b) from 40% to 99% of an antiseptic alcohol; c) optionally, from 0 to 10% of a water-soluble metal salt; d) optionally, from 0 to 10% of a thickener; e) optionally, from 0 to 10% of an emollient; f) optionally, from 0 to 1% perfume; and g) water. Another preferred disinfecting and deodorizing gel composition for the skin of the present invention comprises: a) an effective amount of odor control agent to provide odor control benefit; b) an effective amount of disinfecting agent comprising antimicrobial agent to eliminate or reduce the growth of microorganisms. c) from 0.01% to 10% thickener; d) optionally, from 0 to 10% emollient; e) optionally, from 0 to 1% perfume; and f) water. The present invention also relates to skin gel disinfectant compositions, preferably translucent, more preferably transparent, stable, comprising: a) an effective amount of odor control agent to provide odor control benefit; b) from 0.01 to 10% thickener; c) optionally, from 0 to 1% perfume; d) optionally, from 0 to 10% emollient; e) optionally, from 0 to 0.2% of antimicrobial preservative; and f) water DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The disinfectant and deodorant compositions for the skin of the present invention may comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the invention that are described herein, as well as any of the additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein. All percentages, parts and ratios are based on the total weight of the personal cleansing composition of the present invention, unless otherwise specified. All such weights as they relate to listed ingredients are based on the active level and, therefore, do not include carriers or by-products that may be included in commercially available materials, unless otherwise specified. By the term "antiseptic alcohol" as used herein, it means an alcohol (or combination of alcohols) that is effective, at the concentration used, to eliminate or reduce the growth of microorganisms, eg, bacteria, with which He gets in touch. By the term "instant" as used herein is meant that the compositions of the present invention disinfect the skin area within about 5 minutes, preferably within 1 minute, more preferably within about 30 seconds, and even more preferably within approximately 20 seconds, without the need for soap and water. The term "safe and effective amount" as used herein means an amount of a compound or composition sufficient to significantly induce a positive benefit, preferably an odor and antimicrobial control benefit, including independently the benefits described herein, but sufficiently low to avoid serious side effects, that is, to provide a reasonable ratio of benefit to risk, within the scope of safe judgment of the expert in the art. Preferably, the disinfectant and deodorant composition of the present invention is transparent. The term "transparent" as defined herein means transparent or translucent, preferably transparent as in "transparent as water" when viewed through a layer having a thickness of less than 10 cm. The skin disinfectant compositions of the present invention, including the essential and optional components thereof, are described in detail below.

Essential components Agent for odor control An essential ingredient of the present invention is the agent for odor control. The phrase "odor control agent", as used herein, comprises material or materials which, individually or when formulated in the compositions of the present invention, serve to bind or trap odor molecules in or towards their molecular structures, or react chemically with malodour molecules so that the odor molecule is not detected by the majority (if it is not that all) of the senses of smell. Examples of suitable odor control agents include, but are not limited to, cyclodextrin, water-soluble metal salt, zeolites, soluble onate and / or bionate salts, water-soluble ionic polymers, silica gel, molecular sieve silica, activated alumina, diatomaceous earth , clay, montmorillonite, smectite, attapulgite, bentonite, palygorskite, kaolinite, lita, halloysite, hectorite, beidelite, nontronite, saponite, hormite, vermiculite, sepiolite, chlorophyll, soda lime, calcium oxide, chitin, potassium permanganate, on activated and mixtures thereof, preferably cyclodextrin, water-soluble metal salt, soluble salts of onate and / or bionate, water-soluble ionic polymers, zeolites and mixtures thereof, more preferably cyclodextrin, water-soluble metal salt, and mixtures thereof. Also preferred for use herein are hydrolyzates of keratin material and phosphoric diester compounds as described in US Patents. 4,591, 497 and 5,556,614, respectively, both patents being incorporated by reference in their entirety hereto. Deodorant compositions such as those described in the U.S.A. 4,818,524 and 4,946,672 are also preferred for use in the compositions herein; Both patents are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

Cyclodextrins Preferred odor control agents include cyclodextrin. As used herein, the term "cyclodextrin" includes any of the known cyclodextrins such as unsubstituted cyclodextrins containing from six to twelve glucose units, especially, alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, gamma-cyclodextrin and / or their derivatives and / or mixtures thereof. The term "non-complex cyclodextrin" as used herein means that the cavities within the cyclodextrin in the solution of the present invention must remain essentially unfilled while they are in solution, in order to allow the cyclodextrin to absorb Several odor molecules when the solution is applied to a surface. The term "non-water soluble complex cyclodextrin" as used herein means non-complexed cyclodextrin having a solubility limit of at least 1% (one gram in 100 grams of water). The non-derivatized beta-cyclodextrin can be present at a level up to its solubility limit of about 1.85% at room temperature. When beta-cyclodextrin is applied to a ing substrate, levels higher than its solubility limit can be used. Highly water soluble cyclodextrins are also preferred in the present invention, such as, alpha cyclodextrin and / or derivatives thereof, gamma-cyclodextrin and / or derivatives thereof, derivatized beta-cyclodextrins, and / or mixtures thereof. The highly cyclodextrins water-soluble are those which have a solubility in water of at least 10 g in 100 ml of water at room temperature, preferably at least 20 g in 100 ml of water, more preferably at least 25 g in 100 ml of water at room temperature. The cyclodextrin derivatives consist mainly of molecules in which some of the OH groups are converted to OR groups. Cyclodextrin derivatives include, for example, those with short chain alkyl groups such as methylated cyclodextrins, and ethylated cyclodextrins, wherein R is a methyl group or an ethyl group; those with hydroxyalkyl groups such as hydroxypropyl cyclodextrins and / or hydroxyethyl cyclodextrins in which R is a group -CH2-CH (OH) -CH3 or a -CH2-CH-OH; those with bridging groups (hydroxyalkyl) alkylenyl such as glycerol ethers of cyclodextrin in which the (2-hydroxyethyl) ethylenyl, -CH 2 CH (CH 2 OH) - groups bridge between the 2 'and 3' hydroxyl oxygens on the glucosyl units; branched cyclodextrins such cyclodextrins linked to maltose; cationic cyclodextrins such as those containing 2-hydroxy-3- (dimethylamino) propyl ether, in which R is CH 2 -CH (OH) -CH 2 -N (CH 3) 2 which is cateonic at low pH; quaternary ammonium, for example, 2-hydroxy-3- (trimethylammonium) propyl chloride groups, in which R is CH 2 -CH (OH) -CH 2 -N + (CH 3) 3 Cl ", anionic cyclodextrins such as carboxymethylcyclodextrins, sulfobutyl ethers of cyclodextrin, cyclodextrin sulfates, and cyclodextrin succinylates; amphoteric cyclodextrins such as carboxymethyl cyclodextrins / quaternary ammonium; cyclodextrins in which at least one glucopyranose unit has a 3-6-anhydro-cyclomalt structure for example, mono-3-6-anhydrocyclodextrins, as described in "Optimal Performances with Minimal Chemical Modification of Cyclodextrins", F. Diedaini-Pilard and B. Perly , the 7th International Cyclodextrin Symposium Abstracts, April 1994, p. 49, incorporated herein by reference; and mixtures thereof. Other cyclodextrin derivatives are described in the patents of E.U.A. Nos: 3,426,011, Permerter et al., Issued Feb. 4, 1969; 3,453,257; 3,453,258; 3,453,259; and 3,453,260, all to the names of Parmerter et al., and all issued on July 1, 1969; 3,459,731, Gramera et al, issued August 5, 1969; 3,553,191, Parmerter et al., Issued May 5, 1971; 3,565,887 Parmerter et al., Issued February 23, 1971 4,535,152, Szejtli et al., Issued August 13, 1985; 4,616,008, Hirai et al., Issued October 7, 1986; 4,678,598, Ogino et al., Issued July 7, 1987; 4,638,058 Brandt et al., Issued January 20, 1987; and 4,746,734, Tsuchiyama et al., issued May 24, 1988; 5,534,165, Pilosof et al., Issued July 9, 1996, all of the mentioned patents are incorporated herein by reference. More preferred are alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin, methylated alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated beta-cyclodextrin, glycerol ether of cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof. It is also preferable to use a mixture of cyclodextrins. These mixtures absorb body odors more broadly forming complex with a wide scale of odoriferous molecules that have a wider scale of molecular sizes. The cyclodextrin levels are from 0.1% to 5%, preferably from 0.2% to 4%, more preferably from 0.3% to 3%, more preferably from 0.4% to 2%, by weight of the composition. The concentrated compositions can also be used.

When a concentrated product is used, that is, when the level of cyclodextrin used is from 3% to 5%, it is preferable to dilute the composition before applying them to the skin in order to avoid a sticky skin feeling and / or an amount of undesirable residue. Preferably the cyclodextrin is diluted with about 50% to 2000%, more preferably with 60% to 1000%, more preferably with 75% to 500% by weight of the water composition. Complex formation between cyclodextrin and odorant molecules occurs rapidly in the presence of water when solubilized cyclodextrins are first applied to the skin. In this way, the availability of cyclodextrin not in solubilized complex is essential for effective and efficient odor control performance. It is also preferable to use a mixture of cyclodextrins. Such mixtures can complex with a broader scale of odoriferous molecules having a broader scale of molecular sizes. Preferably at least a portion of the cyclodextrins is alpha-cyclodextrin and its derivatives, gamma-cyclodextrin and derivatives of the same, and / or beta-cyclodextrin and derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. Cyclodextrins which are particularly preferred for use herein are alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin, methylated alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated beta-cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof. More preferred for use herein are alpha-cyclodextrins, beta-cyclodextrins, hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin, methylated beta-cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof. To reduce the impression of bad odor on skin, the composition is preferably used as a hand or spray gel. Preferably, the composition is not distinguishable when dry. Typical levels of agent for odor control are from about 0.1% to 10%, preferably from 0.2% to 4%, more preferably from 0.3% to 3%, more preferably from 0.4% to 2% by weight of the composition.

Water-soluble metal salts The water-soluble metal salts are also preferred as an odor control agent in the composition of the present invention. A water-soluble metal salt may be present in the deodorant composition of the present invention to absorb amine and sulfur-containing compounds. Additionally, they usually do not contribute their own odor.

Preferably the water-soluble metal salts are selected from the group consisting of copper salts, zinc salts, and mixtures thereof. Preferred zinc salts have been used more frequently for their ability to reduce bad odor, for example, in mouthwash products, as described in U.S. Patents 4,325,939, issued April 20, 1982 and 4,469,674, issued on September 4, 1983, to NB Shah, et al., incorporated herein by reference. US Patent No. 3,172,817, issued to Leupold, et al., Discloses deodorizing compositions containing slightly water-soluble salts of an acyl-acetone with a polyvalent metal, including copper and zinc salts. Said patents are incorporated herein by reference. Examples of water-soluble zinc salts are zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc lactate, zinc maleate, zinc salicylate, zinc sulfate, etc. Highly ionized and soluble zinc salts such as zinc chloride provide the best source of zinc ions. Examples of preferred copper salts are copper chloride and copper gluconate. The preferred metal salts are zinc chloride and copper chloride, more preferably zinc chloride. The metal salts are added to the composition of the present invention typically at a level of from 0.01% to 10%, preferably from 0.2% to 7%, more preferably from 0.3% to 5%, by weight of the composition. When zinc salts are used as the metal salt, and a clear composition is desired, it is preferable that the pH of the solution be adjusted to less than 7, more preferably less than 6, more preferably, less than 5, in order to keep the solution clear.

Soluble carbonate and / or bicarbonate salts The water-soluble alkali metal carbonate and / or bicarbonate salts, such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, sodium carbonate, and mixtures thereof, can be add to the composition of the present invention in order to help control certain acid-type odors. Preferred salts are sodium carbonate monohydrate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and mixtures thereof. When those salts are added to the composition of the present invention, they are typically present at a level of from 0.1% to 5%, preferably from 0.2% to 3%, more preferably from 0.3% to 2%, by weight of the composition. When those salts are added to the composition of the present invention it is preferable that incompatible metal salts are not present in the invention. Preferably, when those salts are used the liquid composition must be essentially free of zinc and other incompatible metal ions, for example Ca, Fe, Ba, etc. which form salts that are not soluble in water.

Water-soluble ionic polymers Water-soluble anionic polymers, for example polyacrylic acids and their water-soluble salts are useful in the present invention for control certain amine-type odors Preferred polyacrylic acids and their alkali metal salts have an average molecular weight of less than 20,000, preferably less than 10,000, more preferably from 500 to 5,000. Also suitable are polymers containing sulfonic acid groups, phosphoric acid groups, phosphonic acid groups, and their water-soluble salts, and mixtures thereof, and mixtures with carboxylic acid and carboxylate groups. Water-soluble polymers containing cationic and anionic functionalities are also suitable. Examples of these polymers are given in the patent of E. U. A. 4, 909,986, issued March 20, 1990 to N. Kobayashi and A. Kawazoe, incorporated herein by reference. Another example of water-soluble polymers containing cationic and anionic functionalities is a copolymer of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid, commercially available under the tradename Merquat 280® from Calgon. When a water-soluble polymer is used, it is typically present at a level from 0.001% to 3%, preferably from 0.005% to 2%, more preferably from 0.01% to 1%, and even more preferably from 0.05% to 0.5%, by weight of the composition of use.

Zeolites A preferred class of zeolites is characterized as "intermediate" silicate / aluminate zeolites. The intermediate zeolites are characterized by molar ratios of SiO2 / AIO2 of less than 10. Preferably the molar ratio of SÍO2 / AIO2 is on the scale of 2 to 10. The intermediate zeolites have an advantage over the "higher" zeolites. The intermediate zeolites have a higher affinity for amine-type odors, are more efficient by weight for odor absorption because they have a larger surface area, and are more tolerable to moisture and retain more of their odor-absorbing capacity. water than the higher zeolites. A wide variety of intermediate zeolites suitable for use herein are commercially available as Valfor® CP301-68, Valfor® 300-63, Valfor® CP300-35, and Valfor® CP300-56, available from PQ Corporation, and the series of CBV100® zeolite from Conteka. Zeolite materials marketed under the trade name Abscents® and Smellrite®, available from The Union Carbide Corporation and UOP are also preferred. These materials are typically available as a white powder on the 3-5 micron particle size scale. Said materials are preferred over intermediate zeolites for controlling odors containing sulfur, for example, thiols, mercaptans.

Activated Carbon The carbon material suitable for use in the present invention is the material well known in commercial practice as an absorbent for organic molecules and / or for air purification purposes. Often, said carbon material is referred to as coal "activated" or "activated" charcoal. Said coal is available from commercial sources under commercial names such as Calgon Type CPG®; PCB® type; Type SGL®; Type CAL®; and Type OL®. Mixtures of the odor control agents described above can also be used. Odor control agents that have remarkable color such as activated carbon are not preferred for skin treatment, but can be used for deodorant and / or disinfectant benefit on other surfaces where appearance is not important.

Disinfectant agent Disinfectant agents useful in the compositions of the present invention can effectively eliminate or reduce the growth of harmful microorganisms that exist on the treated surface. When an odor control agent is present, it is preferred that the disinfecting agent be compatible with the odor control agent, i.e., the disinfecting agent does not substantially bind, bind, complex form, interact and / or react with the agent for odor control in a manner that effectively reduces and / or eliminates the activity of either or both agents. When cyclodextrin is present, it is preferred that the disinfecting agent be compatible with cyclodextrin, ie, not substantially complex with the cyclodextrin. The preferred disinfectant actives are selected from antiseptic alcohol, antimicrobial active, and mixtures thereof.

Antiseptic Alcohol The compositions of the present invention may contain from 40% to 99%, more preferably from 45% to 90%, more preferably from 50% to 75%, and even more preferably from 55% to 70% of an antiseptic alcohol or mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable antiseptic alcohols include, but are not limited to, ethanol, n-propanol and isopropanol or mixtures thereof. The antiseptic alcohol that is particularly preferred for use herein is ethanol.

Antimicrobial agent The antimicrobial active is useful to provide disinfectant benefit in the present. The antimicrobial active preferably should be compatible with the odor control agent. When cyclodextrin is present, the antimicrobial active is preferably compatible with cyclodextrin, ie, it does not form substantially complex with the cyclodextrin in the composition. The antimicrobial active, for example, antibacterial, free, not complex, provides an optimal antibacterial performance. a) Fast-acting antimicrobial agent Rapidly acting antimicrobials are preferred for use in the present invention. The term "fast acting antimicrobial" as used herein, means that the antimicrobial or antimicrobial combination is effective, at the concentration used, to removing or inactivating microorganisms, eg, bacteria, viruses, and fungi, within 5 minutes, preferably within 1 minute, more preferably within 30 seconds, and even more preferably within 20 seconds. Examples of suitable fast acting antimicrobial agents include, but are not limited to, quaternary compounds such as benzalkonium chloride and benzethonium chloride, solutions of acetic acid, glutaral, halazone, chlorophene, zinc pyrithione, thymol, thimerosal, hexachlorophene, mefenide , nonoxynol-9, octoxynol-9, salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, zinc sulfate, hydrogen peroxide, cetylpeiridinium chloride, formaldehyde, gentian violet, hexylresorcinol, biguanide compounds, such as Chlorexidine salts; phenol compound such as cresol; iodine compounds such as povidone-iodine, and pigment compounds such as acrinol, salts thereof and mixtures thereof. The fast-acting antimicrobial agents that are particularly preferred are biguanides and quaternary compounds. Biguanides can function as antiseptics / disinfectants as well as preservatives of finished product, and are useful in the compositions of the present invention, including 1, 1'-hexamethylene bis (5- (p-chlorophenyl) biguanide), commonly known as chlorhexidine, and its salts, for example, with hydrochloric, acetic and gluconic acids. The digluconate salt is highly water-soluble, about 70% in water, and the diacetate salt has a solubility of about 1.8% in water. When chlorhexidine is used as a disinfectant in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of from 0.001% to 0.4%, preferably from 0.002% to 0.3%, and more preferably from 0.05% to 0.2% by weight of the composition. In some cases, a level of 1% to 2% may be needed for virucidal activity. Other useful biguanide compounds include Cosmoci®, CQ®, Vantocil® IB, including poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. Other useful cationic antimicrobial agents include the bis-biguanide alkanes. The water-soluble salts usable from the above are chlorides, bromides, sulfates, alkylsulfonates such as methyl sulfonate and ethyl sulfonate, phenylsulfonates such as p-methylphenylsulfonates, nitrates, acetates, gluconates, and the like. A large scale of quaternary compounds can also be used as fast acting antimicrobial actives in compositions of the present invention. Non-limiting examples of useful quaternary compounds include: (1) benzalkonium chlorides and / or substituted benzalkonium chlorides such as commercially available Barquat® (available from Lonza), Maquat® (available from Mason), Variquat® (available from Witco / Sherex), and Hyamine® (available from Lonza); (2) di (C6-Ci4) di-short chain quaternary alkyl (C- and / or hydroxyalkyl alkyl) such as Londa's Bardac® products, (3) N- (3-chloroallyl) hexaminium chlorides such as Dowicide® and Dowicil® available from Dow; (4) benzethonium chloride such as Hyamine® 1622 from Rhom & Hass; (5) methylbenzethonium chloride represented by Hyamine® 10X supplied by Rhom & Haas, (6) chloride of cetylpyridinium such as Cepacol chloride available from Merrel Labs. Examples of the preferred quaternary dialkyl compounds are di (C8-Ci2) dialkyldimethylammonium chloride, such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride (Bardac 22), and dioctyldimethylammonium chloride (Bardac 2050). Typical concentrations for biocidal effectiveness of these quaternary compounds are in the range from 0.001% to 0.8%, preferably from 0.005% to 0.3%, more preferably from 0.01% to 0.2%, and even more preferably from 0.03% to 0.1%, in weight of the composition. The fast acting antimicrobials are known and described more fully in the U.S. patent. 4,163,800; patent of E.U.A: 3,152,181; patent of E.U.A. 5,780,064; and Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences. 17th ed. (Alfonso R. Gennaro ed., 1985) pp. 1158-1169, which are incorporated into the present by reference in its entirety. b) Antimicrobial activity compatible with cyclodextrin When cyclodextrin is present, the preferred antimicrobial actives are those that are water soluble and effective at low levels. The water-soluble antimicrobial actives useful in the present invention are those having a water solubility of at least 0.3 g per 100 ml of water, ie, greater than 0.3% at room temperature, preferably greater than 0.5% at room temperature. Antimicrobial assets with a solubility in water of less than 0.3% and a molecular structure that easily adjusts in the structural cavity of the agent for odor control, they have a greater tendency to form inclusion complexes with the odor control agent, thereby rendering the antimicrobial active and the odor control agent less effective. Therefore, in the presence of cyclodextrin, many well-known antimicrobial actives such as short-chain alkyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, commonly known as parabens, are not preferred; N- (4-chlorophenyl) -N '- (3,4-dichlorophenyl) urea, also known as 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide or triclocarban; 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether, commonly known as triclosan, because they are relatively ineffective when used in conjunction with cyclodextrin. However, those antimicrobial actives with water-deficient solubility can be very effective in conjunction with some other agents for odor control, and are preferred in such cases. The improved disinfection can be provided by the compositions of the present invention which additionally contain antimicrobial materials, for example, halogenated antibacterial compounds and aromatic alcohols, and mixtures thereof. Typical concentrations for biocidal effectiveness of these antimicrobial compounds are in the range from 0.001% to 1%, preferably from 0.005% to 0.3%, more preferably from 0.01% to 0.2%, and even more preferably from 0.03% to 0.1%, in weight of the composition of use. i) Halogenated Compounds Preferred antimicrobial actives for use in the present invention are halogenated compounds. Some non-limiting examples of halogenated compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, available under the tradename Bronidox L® from Henkel. Bronidox L® has a solubility of 0.46% in water. 2.bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, available under the trade name Bronopol® from Inolex, Bronopol has a solubility of 25% in water. 1,1 '-hexamethylene bis (5- (p-chlorophenyl) biguanide), commonly known as chlorhexidine, and its salts, for example, with acetic and gluconic acids can be used as a preservative in the present invention. The digluconate salt is highly water-soluble, about 70% in water, and the diacetate salt has a solubility of about 1.8% in water. 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol, commonly known as chlorobutanol, with solubility in water of about 0.8%. 4,4 '- (trimethylenedioxy) bis- (3-bromobenzamidine) diisethionate, or dibromopropamidine, with solubility in water of about 50%. Mixtures of the preferred halogenated compounds can also be used as the antimicrobial active in the present invention. ii) Aromatic alcohols Some non-limiting examples of aromatic alcohol antibacterial compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: 4,4'-diamino-α, β-diphenoxypropane diisethionate, commonly known as propamidine isethionate, with water solubility of 16%; and 4,4'-diamidino-α, β-diphenoxyhexane diisethionate, commonly known as hexamidine isethionate. The typical effective level of these salts is from 0.0002% to 0.05% by weight of the composition of use. Other examples are benzyl alcohol, with a solubility in water of 4%; 2-phenylethanol, with a solubility in water of 2% and 2-phenoxyethanol with a solubility in water of about 2.67%; 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol; 2-phenoxyethanol; phenoxyisopropanol; 3- (4-chlorophenoxy) -1,2-propane diol. Mixtures of the preferred aromatic alcohol compounds can also be used as the antimicrobial active in the present invention. Mixtures of the disinfectants described above can also be used. When antimicrobial agents are incorporated for disinfection, the antiseptic alcohols mentioned above are preferably incorporated for further disinfection at concentration levels of 5% to about 50%, preferably 10% to about 25%.

Water The personal cleansing compositions of the present invention comprise from 5% to 70%, preferably from 10% to 50%, more preferably from 20% to 50%, by weight of water. Any suitable water source can be used. It is preferred to be used in the present deionized water or distilled water.

Optional components Emollient Optionally, but preferably, emollients can be added to the compositions of the present invention. Suitable emollients include, but are not limited to, volatile and non-volatile silicone oils, highly branched hydrocarbons, and non-polar carboxylic acid and alcohol esters, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of such emollients include petrolatum, mineral oil, microcrystalline wax, polyalkene, paraffin, cerazine, osoquerite, polyethylene and perhydrosqualene, dimethicones, cyclomethicones, dimethiconols, alkylsiloxane, polymethylsiloxane and methylphenylpolysiloxane and mixtures thereof. Polyols such as polyethylene glycol are also useful herein. The most preferred emollients are those that are compatible with the odor control agent. The term "compatible" as used herein, means that the material should not form substantially complex with the odor control agent. The phrase "that forms substantially complex," as used in the present, means that they are complexed to the extent that the performance of the odor control agent is reduced or reduced. The emollients useful in the instant invention are further described in US Patents: 5,783,536; 5,674,511; and 4,919,934, to Deckner et al, issued April 24, 1990, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The emollients may typically comprise in total 0.5% to 50%, preferably 0.5 to 25%, and more preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight of the compositions useful in the present invention.

Thickener Optionally, but preferably, thickeners can be added to the composition of the present invention. The thickener is used to prepare the preferred gel compositions of the present invention. A gel composition can be applied on a non-horizontal surface and kept in place without running. In this way, more assets can be applied per surface area for better and more efficient performance on the target surface, compared to a low viscosity, non-gel composition which can not effectively be retained on the non-horizontal target surface if more than a minimal amount of the composition is applied. The thickener is an essential ingredient when a disinfectant and deodorant composition of the present invention contains particles of odor control agent such as zeolite, molecular sieve silica, silica gel, alumina, diatomaceous earth, clay, activated carbon or activated charcoal. The thickener helps to suspend and uniformly disperse the odor control agent particles in the composition, and to consistently apply the composition on the target surface for effective and effective deodorizing and deodorizing performance. Additionally, a gel composition can retain the volatile alcohol antiseptic in a better way, to provide a more effective and more durable performance. The thickener useful in the present invention must be compatible with the odor control agent. The binding and / or interaction between the thickener and the odor control agent can decrease the odor control agent's ability to absorb odors and the ability of the thickener to provide high viscosity. When cyclodextrin is present, the preferred thickener is compatible with cyclodextrin, ie it does not form complex with the cyclodextrin. Examples of suitable thickeners include, but are not limited to, naturally occurring polymeric materials such as sodium alginate., xanthan gum, quince seed extract, tragacanth gum, starch and the like, semi-synthetic polymeric materials such as cellulose ethers (for example hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, guar gum, guar hydroxypropyl gum, soluble starch, cationic celluloses, cationic guar gums and the like and synthetic polymeric materials such as carboxyvinyl polymers, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylic alcohol polymers polyvinyl polymers, polymethacrylic acid polymers, polyvinyl acetate polymers, polyvinyl chloride polymers, polyvinylidene chloride polymers and the like. Inorganic thickeners can also be used such as aluminum silicates, such as, for example, bentonites. Thickeners that can complex with cyclodextrin, such as polyethylene glycol stearate and diasterate, are not preferred in compositions containing cyclodextrin. Also useful herein are hydrophilic gelling agents such as the polymers of acrylic acid-ethyl acrylate and the carboxyvinyl polymers sold by B.F. Goodrich Company under the trade name of Carbopol® resins. These resins essentially consist of crosslinked polyacrylic acid in the form of a water-soluble polyether-polyalkenyl in a colloidal manner entangled with an interlaced acrylic acid polymer with from 0.75% to 2.00% of an interlinking agent such as polyallyl sucrose or polyallyl pentaerythritol. Examples include Carbopol 934, Carbopol 940, Carbopol 950, Carbopol 980, Carbopol 951 and Carbopol 981. Carbopol 934 is a water-soluble polymer of acrylic acid crosslinked with 1% of a polyallyl ether of sucrose having an average of 5.8 allyl groups for each sucrose molecule. Also suitable for use herein are carbomers sold under the tradename Carbopol Ultrez 10, Carbopol ETD2020, Carbopol 1382, and Carbopol 1342. The combinations of the above polymers are also useful in the I presented. Materials that can complex with cyclodextrin, such as Pemulen TR 1, are not preferred. Hydrophobically modified celluloses are also suitable for use herein. Those celluloses are described in detail in the US patents. 4,228,277 and 5,104,646, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Carbomers such as Carbopol 980, Carbopol 940, Carbopol Ultrez 10, Carbopol ETD2020 and mixtures thereof are preferred for use herein. The mixtures of the thickeners described above can also be used. The thickener is preferably present at a concentration of 0.01% to 10%, preferably 0.1% to 5%, more preferably 0.1% to 1% and even more preferably 0.1% to 0.5%. Mixtures of the above thickeners can also be used.

Low Molecular Weight Polyols Low molecular weight polyols with relatively high boiling points, as compared to water, such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol and / or glycerol are preferred optional ingredients for improving the odor control performance of the composition of the present invention. It is believed that polyols form tertiary complexes with odor control agents (eg cyclodextrin) and some molecules of bad smell to improve its properties for odor control. Preferably the glycol which is used is glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol or mixtures thereof, more preferably ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. When used herein, cyclodextrins prepared by processes resulting in a level of said polyols are highly desirable, because they can be used without removal of the polyols. Typically, the glycol is added to the composition of the present invention at a level of from 0.01% to 3%, by weight of the composition, preferably from 0.05% to 1%, more preferably from 0.1% to 0.5% by weight of the composition . The preferred weight ratio of low molecular weight polyol to odor control agent is from 2: 1,000 to 20: 100, more preferably from 3: 1,000 to 15: 100, even more preferably from 5: 1, 000 to 10: 100, and more preferably from 1: 100 to 7: 100. Mixtures of the polyols described above can also be used.

Skin feeling agents The skin disinfectant compositions of the present invention may also contain skin feeling agents. When used in the present invention, skin feel agents may be present at a level of 0.01% to 10%, typically from 0.1% to 5%, and preferably from 0.2% to 1%. The level is selected to provide the desired level of sensation perceived by the consumer and can be modified as desired. Suitable technologies of skin feel agents include menthol, eucalyptus, 3-1-menthoxypropane-1,2-diol, N-substituted p-menthane-3-carboxamides, acyclic carboxamides and mixtures thereof. The 3-1-methoxypropane 1,2-diol is fully described in detail in the US patent. 4,459,425, issued on July 10, 1984 to Amano et al. incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. This volatile aromatic is commercially available, being sold by Takasago Perfumery Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. The N-substituted p-methane-3-carboxamides are fully described in the US patent. 4,136,163 to Watson et al., Issued January 23, 1979 incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The most preferred volatile aromatic of this class is N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide which is commercially available as WS-3 from Wiikinson Sword Limited. Useful acyclic carboxamides are fully described in U.S. Pat. 4,230,688 to Rowsell et al., Issued October 28, 1980, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The most preferred volatile aromatic of this class is N, 2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropylbutanamide which is commercially available as WS-23 from Wiikinson Sword Limited.

Perfume The disinfectant and deodorant compositions for the skin of the present invention may optionally provide an "essence signal" in the form of a pleasant odor that sends the odor elimination signal. When perfume is added as an essence signal, it is added only at very low levels, for example from 0% to 0.5%, preferably from 0.001% to 0.3%, more preferably from 0.005% to 0.2%, even more preferably 0.01% at 0.1% by weight of the disinfectant composition. The perfume can also be added to provide a more intense odor in the product and on the skin. When stronger levels of perfume are preferred, relatively higher perfume levels can be added, for example up to 1% by weight of the disinfectant composition. Any type of perfume can be incorporated into the composition of the present invention. Suitable perfumes are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,723,420 incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. When cyclodextrin is present, it is preferred that the perfume be compatible with cyclodextrin in the composition of the present invention. The perfume is compatible with the odor control agent when added at a level at which even if all the perfume in the composition forms complex and / or binds / interacts with the odor control agent, there is still an effective level of agent for odor control present in the solution to provide adequate odor control. In order to reserve an effective amount of odor control agent for odor control, the perfume is present typically at a level at which less than 90% of the odor control agent complexes with the perfume, preferably less than 50%, more preferably less than 30% and more preferably less than 10%. The weight ratio of agent for perfume control to perfume should be greater than 8: 1, preferably larger than 10: 1, more preferably larger than 20: 1, even more preferably larger than 40: 1 and more preferably larger than 70: 1. Hydrophilic perfume ingredients are preferred perfume ingredients when cyclodextrin is present. The hydrophilic perfume ingredients are more water soluble and have less tendency to complex with cyclodextrin. The degree of hydrophilicity of a perfume ingredient can be correlated with its octanol / water partition coefficient P. The octanol / water partition coefficient of a perfume ingredient is the ratio between its equilibrium concentration in octanol and in water. A perfume ingredient with a larger division coefficient P is considered to be more hydrophobic. Conversely, a perfume ingredient with a smaller P-division coefficient is considered to be more hydrophilic. Because the splitting coefficients of the perfume ingredients normally have high values, they are most conveniently given in the form of their logarithm to the base 10, logP. In this way the preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients of this invention have a logP of 3.5 or smaller, preferably 3.0 or smaller.

The logP of many perfume ingredients has been reported; for example, the Pomona92 database, available from Daylight Chemical Information Systems, Inc. (Daylight CIS), Irvine, California, contains many values, along with citations to the original literature. However, the logP values are calculated very conveniently through the "CLOGP" program, also available from Daylight CIS. This program also lists experimental logP values when they are available in the Pomona92 database. The "calculated logP" (ClogP) is determined by the fragment method of Hansch and Leo (cf., A. Leo, in Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 4, C. Hansch, PG Sammens, JB Taylor and CA Ramsden, Eds ., p.295, Pergamon Press, 1990, incorporated in the present invention for reference). The fragment approach is based on the chemical structure of each perfume ingredient, and takes into account the numbers and types of atoms, the connectivity of the atom and the chemical bond. The ClogP values, which are the most reliable and widely used estimates for this physico-chemical property, are used in place of the experimental logP values in selecting the perfume ingredients that are useful in the present invention. Non-limiting examples of the most preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients are allyl amyl glycolate, allyl caproate, amyl acetate, amyl propionate, anisic aldehyde, anisyl acetate, anisole, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl acetone, benzyl alcohol , benzyl formate, benzyl isovalerate, benzyl propionate, beta gamma hexenol, caloña, camphor gum, laevo-carveol, d-carvone, laevo-carvone, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamyl acetate, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamyl formate, cinnamyl propionate, cis-jasmona, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, coumarin, cuminic acid, cuminic aldehyde, Cyclal C, cycloalbanate, dihydroeuginol, dihydroisojasmonate, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate, ethyl acetate, ethyl acetoacetate, ethylamyl ketone, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethylhexyl ketone , ethylmaltol, ethyl-2-methylbutyrate, ethylmethylphenyl glycidate, ethylphenyl acetate, ethyl salicylate, ethylvanillin, eucalyptol, eugenol, eugenyl acetate, eugenyl formate, eugenylmethyl ether, phenyl alcohol, florescetate (tricyclodecenylacetate), fructone, frutene ( tricyclodecenyl propionate), geraniol, geraniloxyacetaldehyde, heliotropin, hexenol, hexenyl acetate, hexyl acetate, hexyl formate, hinocytol, alcohol hydratropic, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxy citronyl diethyl acetal, hydroxycitronelol, indole, isoamyl alcohol, isociclocitral, isoeugenol, isoeugenyl acetate, isomentone, isopulegyl acetate, isoquinoline, Keona, ligustral, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl formate, lyral, menthone , methylacetophenone, methyl amyl ketone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl benzylacetate, methyl cinnamate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyleugenol, methylheptenone, methylheptin carbonate, methylheptyl ketone, methylhexyl ketone, methyl isobutenyltetrahydropyran, methyl-N-methyl anthranilate, methylbetaphthalene ketone, acetate of methylphenylcarbinyl, methyl salicylate, nerol, nonalactone, octalactone, octyl alcohol (octanol-2) para-anisic aldehyde, para-cresol, para-cresylmethyl ether, parahydroxyphenylbutanone, para-methoxyacetophenone, para-methylacetophenone, phenoxyethanol, phenoxyethylpropionate, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde diethyl ether, phenylethyloxyacetaldehyde, phenylethyl acetate, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylethyldimethylcarbinol, prenyl acetate, propyl butyrate, pulegone, rose oxide, safrole, terpineol, vanillin, viridine and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of other preferred hydrophilic perfume ingredients that can be used in the perfume compositions of this invention are allyl heptoateamyl benzoate, anethole, benzophenone, carvacrol, citral, citronellol, citronelylnitrile, cyclohexylethyl acetate, cimal, 4-decane, dihydroisojasmonate, dihydro mircenol, ethylmethylphenylglycidate, phenol acetate, florhidral, gamma-nonalactone, geranyl formate , geranylnitrile, hexenyl isobutyrate, alpha-ionone, isobomyl acetate, isobutyl benzoate, isononyl alcohol, isomentol, para-isopropylphenylacetaldehyde, isopulegol, linalyl acetate, 2-methoxy naphthalene, menthyl acetate, methylcavicol, muskyl ketone, ether betanaphtholmethyl, neral, nonilaldehyde, phenylheptanol, phenylhexanol, terpinyl acetate, Veratrol, yara-yara and mixtures thereof.

Low odor detection threshold of perfume ingredient The odor detection threshold of an odoriferous material is the lowest vapor concentration of that material that can be perceived by smell. The odor detection threshold and some other values of Odor detection thresholds are discussed in, for example, "Standardized Human Olfactory Thresholds," M. Devos et al, IRL Press at Oxford University Press, 1990, and "Compilation of Odor and Taste Threshold Values Data," F.A. Fazzalari, editor, ASTM Data Series DS 48a, American Society for Testing and Materials, 1978, both publications rporated in the present invention for reference. The use of small amounts of perfume ingredients having low odor detection threshold values can improve the character of the perfume odor, even if they are not as hydrophilic as the perfume ingredients of group (a) that were mentioned above. The perfume ingredients that do not belong to group (a), but have a significantly low detection threshold, useful in the composition of the present invention, are selected from the group consisting of ambrox, bacdanol, benzyl salicylate, butyl anthranilate, cetalox, damascenone, alpha-damascone, gamma-dodecalactone, ebanol, herbavert, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, alpha-isomethylionone, lilial, methylnonyl ketone, gamma-undecalactone, undecylenic aldehyde, and mixtures of the same. These materials are preferably present at low levels in addition to the hydrophilic ingredients of group (a), usually less than about 20%, preferably less than about 15%, more preferred less than about 10% by weight of the compositions of total perfume of the present invention. However, only low levels are required to provide an effect.

There are also hydrophilic ingredients of group (a) that have significantly low odor detection threshold, and are especially useful in the composition of the present invention. Examples of these ingredients are allyl amyl glycolate, anethole, benzyl acetate, caloe, cinnamic alcohol, coumarin, cycloalbumin, Cyclal C, cimal, 4-decane, dihydroisojasmonate, ethyl anthranilate, ethyl-2-methyl butyrate, glycylate ethylmethylphenyl, ethylvanillin, eugenol, florichate, florhydrate, fructone, frutene, heliotropin, keone, indole, isociclocitral, isoeugenol, liral, methylheptin carbonate, linaool, methyl anthranilate, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl isobutenyltetrahydropyran, methylbetanyl ethyl ketone, methyl betanaphthyl ether, nerol, para-anisic aldehyde, parahydroxyphenylbutanone, phenylacetaldehyde, vanillin, and mixtures thereof. The use of low threshold odor detection perfume ingredients minimizes the level of organic material that is released into the atmosphere. The mixtures of the perfumes described above can also be used.

Surfactant The optional surfactant provides a low surface tension that allows the composition to spread easily and more evenly on the surfaces of the skin and other surfaces and improves cleaning. The surfactant for use in the composition of the present invention must be compatible with the odor controlling agent. The examples Non-limiting surfactants suitable for use in the present invention in the presence of cyclodextrin ude, but are not limited to, selected silicone surfactants and block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.

Silicone Surfactants A preferred class of surfactants are polyalkylene oxide polysiloxanes having a hydrophobic portion of dimethylpolysiloxane and one or more hydrophilic polyalkylene side chains, and having the general formula: wherein a + b is from about 1 to about 50, preferably from about 3 to about 30, more preferably from about 10 to about 25, and each R1 is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of methyl and a poly (ethylene oxide) / poly (propylene oxide) copolymer group having the general formula: at least one R1 is a group of poly (ethylene oxide) copolymer, poly (propylene) oxide, and wherein n is 3 or 4, preferably 3; the total c (for all polyalkylenoxy side groups) has a value of one to about 100, preferably about 6 to about 100; the total d is from 0 to about 14, preferably from 0 to about 3; and more preferably d is 0; c + d total has a value from about 5 to about 150, preferably from about 9 to about 100 and R2 is the same or different and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a acetyl group, preferably hydrogen and methyl group. Each polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane has at least one R1 group which is a poly (ethylene oxide) / (poly) propylene oxide copolymer group. Non-limiting examples of this type of surfactant are the Silwet® surfactants which are available from Osi Specialties, Inc., Danbury, Connecticut. Representative Silwet surfactants are as follows: Name PM average a + b average c total average L-7608 600 1 9 L-7607 1,000 2 17 L-77 600 1 9 L7605 6,000 20 99 L-7604 4,000 21 53 L-7600 4,000 11 68 L-7657 5,000 20 76 L-7602 3,000 20 29 The molecular weight of the polyalkylenoxy group (R1) is less than or equal to about 10,000. Preferably, the molecular weight of the polyalkylenoxy group is less than or equal to about 8,000 and most preferably ranges from about 300 to about 5,000. Thus, the values of c and d can be those numbers that provide molecular weights within these ranges. However, the number of ethyleneoxy units (-C2H4O) in the polyether chain (R1) must be sufficient to be dispersible in water or water-soluble polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane. If propyleneoxy groups are present in the polyalkylenoxy chain, they can be randomly distributed in the chain or exist as blocks. The preferred Silwet surfactants are L-7600, L-7602, L-7604, L-7605, L-7657, and mixtures thereof. In addition to activity on the surface, polyalkylene oxide polysiloxane surfactants may also provide other benefits, such as lubricity and skin smoothness.

Polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene polymeric surfactants in blog The suitable polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymeric surfactants which are compatible with most of the odor controlling agents, for example, cyclodextrin, include those based on ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, trimethylolpropane ethylenediamine as the initial reactive hydrogen compound. The polymeric compounds made from sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation of starting compounds with a single reactive hydrogen atom, such as C-12-18 aliphatic alcohols, are generally not compatible with certain odor controlling agents (e.g., cyclodextrin). Some of the compounds block polymer surfactants designated Pluronic® and Tetronic® by the BASF-Wyandotte Corp., Wayndotte. Michigan, are obtained easily. Some non-limiting examples of surfactants of this type include: Pluronic surfactants with the general formula H (EO) n (PO) m (EO) nH, in which EO is an ethylene oxide group, PO is a propylene oxide group, and ynym are numbers indicating the average number of the groups in the surfactants. Typical examples of Pluronic surfactants are: Name PM average n average m average L-101 3,800 4 59 L-81 2,750 3 42 L-44 2,200 10 23 L-43 1, 850 6 22 F-38 4,700 43 16 P-84 4,200 19 43 and mixtures thereof.

Tetronic surfactants with the general formula: in which EO, PO, n and m have the same meanings as before. Typical examples of Tetronic surfactants are: Name P.M. average n average m average 901 4,700 3 18 908 25,000 114 22 and mixtures thereof The "inverse" Pluronic and Tetronic surfactants have the following general formulas: Inverse Pluronic surfactants H (PO) m (EO) n (PO) mH Tetronic surfactants in which EO, PO, n and m have the same meanings as before. Typical examples of reverse Pluronic and inverse Tetronic surfactants are: Inverse Pluronic surfactants: Name P.M. average n average m average 10R5 1, 950 8 22 25R1 2,700 21 6 Inverse Tetronic surfactants Name P.M. average n average m average 130R2 7,740 9 26 70R2 3,870 4 13 and mixtures thereof. Other useful surfactants are described in the U.S.A. 5,782,200, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Mixtures of the surfactants described above can also be used. Typical levels of surfactants in the skin disinfectant and odor control compositions are from about 0.01% to about 5%, preferably from about 0.03% to about 2%, most preferably from about 0.05% to about of 1% by weight of the composition.

Optional preservative As an option, a solubilized water-soluble antimicrobial preservative may be added to the composition of the present invention if the disinfecting agent is not sufficient, or is not present, to provide an adequate preservative activity. Said additional conservation activity is useful in particular by using certain organic odor controlling agents, especially cyclodextrins - compounds of numbers of variation of glucose units - which can become a primordial breathing surface for certain microorganisms, especially since in aqueous compositions. It is preferable to use a broad spectrum conservative, for example, one that is effective on bacteria (both gram positive and gram negative) and fungi. A limited spectrum conservative, for example, one that is effective only in a single group of microorganisms, eg, fungi, can be used in combination with a broad spectrum conservator or with other limited spectrum conservatives with complementary and / or supplementary activity . A mixture of broad spectrum preservatives can also be used. In some cases where a specific group of microbial contaminants is problematic (such as Gram negative), aminocarboxylate chelators can be used alone or as enhancers in conjunction with other preservatives. These chelators, which include, for example, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxyethylene diamine triacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, and others aminocarboxylate chelators, and mixtures thereof, and their salts and mixtures thereof, can increase the effectiveness of preservatives against Gram-negative bacteria, especially of the Pseudomonas species. Antimicrobial preservatives useful in the present invention include biocidal compounds, ie, substances that kill microorganisms, or biostatic compounds, i.e. substances that inhibit and / or regulate the growth of microorganisms. The preferred preservatives are water-soluble and effective at low levels, because organic preservatives can form inclusion complexes with the cyclodextrin molecules and compete with the odor molecules by the cyclodextrin cavities, so that the cyclodextrins are not effective as odor controlling active ingredients. The water-soluble preservatives useful in the present invention are those which have a solubility in water of at least about 0.3 g per 100 ml of water, ie, greater than about 0.3% at room temperature, preferably greater than about 0.5%. at room temperature. Typical levels of preservative are from about 0.0002% to about 0.2%, preferably from about 0.0003% to about 0.1% by weight of the composition. Preferred water-soluble preservatives include organic sulfur compounds, halogenated compounds, nitrogen compounds cyclic organic compounds, low molecular weight aldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds, dehydroacetic acid, phenolic and phenyl compounds, and mixtures thereof. The following examples are not limitative of preferred water-soluble preservatives for use herein.

Organic Sulfur Compounds The water soluble preservatives that are preferred to be used in the present invention are the organic sulfur compounds. Some non-limiting examples of organic sulfur compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: a) 3-isothiazolone compounds A conservative which is preferred is an antimicrobial organic preservative containing 3-isothiazolone groups having the formula: wherein Y is an alkyl, alkenyl or substituted alkynyl group of about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, a group substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl having from about 3 to about 6 carbon rings and up to 12 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group of up to about 10 carbon atoms, or an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group of up to about 10 carbon atoms; R1 is hydrogen, halogen or an alkyl group of CrC4; and R 2 is hydrogen, halogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl group. Preferably, when Y is methyl or ethyl, R1 and R2 should not both be hydrogen. Also suitable are the salts of these compounds formed by the reaction of the compound with acids such as hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric acid, etc. This class of compounds is described in the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,265,899, Lewis et al, issued May 5, 1981 and incorporated herein by reference. Examples of said compounds are: 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; 2-n-butyl-3-isothiazolone; 2-benzyl-3-isothiazolone; 2-phenyl-3-isothiazolone, 2-methyl-4,5-dichloroisothiazolone; 5-chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone; 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and mixtures thereof. A preferred preservative is a water-soluble mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, most preferably a mixture of about 77% 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and approximately 23% of 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, a broad spectrum preservative available as a 1.5% aqueous solution under the trade name Kathon ® Cg by Rohm and Haas Company.

When Kathon® is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is present at a level of from about 0.0001% to about 0.01%, preferably about 0.0002% to about 0.005%, most preferably about 0.0003% to about 0.003%, more preferably about 0.0004% to about 0.002%, by weight of the composition. Other isothiazolines include 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, available under the tradename Proxel® products and 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one, available under the tradename Promexal®. Both Proxel and Promexal are available from Zeneca. They have stability over a wide pH range (ie, 4-12). They do not contain active halogen and are not preservatives of formaldehyde release. Both Proxel and Promexal are effective against Gram negative and positive bacteria, fungi and yeasts when used at a level of from about 0.001% to about 0.5%, preferably about 0.005% to about 0.05% and more preferably about 0.01% to about 0.02. %, by weight of the composition of use. b) Sodium pyrithione Another organic sulfur preservative which is preferred is sodium pyrithione, with solubility in water of about 50%. When sodium pyrithione is used as a preservative in the present invention, it is present at a level of from about 0.0001% to about 0.01%, preferably about 0.0002% to about 0.005%, most preferably about 0.0003% to about 0.003%, by weight of the composition of use. Mixtures of organic sulfur compounds that are preferred as the preservative in the present invention can also be used.

Halogenated Compounds The preservatives which are preferred to be used in the present invention are halogenated compounds. Some non-limiting examples of halogenated compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, available under the tradename Bronidox L® from Henkel. Bronidox L® has a solubility of approximately 0.46% in water. When Bronidox is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.0005% to about 0.02%, preferably about 0.001% to about 0.01%, by weight of the use composition; 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, available under the trade name Bronopol® from Inolex can be used as the preservative in the present invention. Bronopol has a solubility of approximately 25% in water. When Bronopol is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of about 0.002% a about 0.1%, preferably about 0.005% to about 0.05%, by weight of the composition of use 1, 1'-Hexamethylenebis (5- (p-chlorophenyl) biguanide), commonly known as chlorhexidine, and its salts, for example, With acetic and gluconic acids, it can be used as a preservative in the present invention. The digluconate salt is highly water-soluble, about 70% in water, and the diacetate salt has a solubility of about 1.8% in water. When chlorhexidine is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.0001% to about 0.04%, preferably about 0.0005% to about 0.01%, by weight of the use composition. 1, 1, 1-Trichloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol, commonly known as chlorobutanol, with solubility in water of about 0.8%; A typical effective level of chlorobutanol is from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of the composition of use. 4,4 '- (trimethylenedioxy) bis- (3-bromobenzamidine) diisethionate, or dibromopropamidine, with solubility in water of about 50%; when dibromopropamidine is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.0001% to about 0.05%, preferably about 0.0005% to about 0.01%, by weight of the use composition. Mixtures of the preferred halogenated compounds can also be used as the preservative in the present invention.

Cyclic Organic Nitrogen Compounds The water-soluble preservatives which are preferred to be used in the present invention are organic and cyclic nitrogen compounds. Some non-limiting examples of organic and cyclic nitrogen compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: a) Imidazolidinedione Compounds The preservatives which are preferred to be used in the present invention are imidazolidione compounds. Some non-limiting examples of imidazolidinedione compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: 1, 3-bis (hydroxymethyl) -5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, commonly known as dimethyloldimethylhydantoin, or DMDM hydantoin, available, by example, as Glydant® by Lonza. DMDM hydantoin has a water solubility of more than 50% in water, and is effective mainly in bacteria. When DMDM hydantoin is used, it is preferable that it be used in combination with a broad spectrum preservative such as Kathon CG® or formaldehyde. A preferred mixture is a mixture of about 95: 5 of DMDM hydantoin to 3-butyl-2-iodopropynylcarbamate, available under the tradename Glydant Plus® from Lonza. When Glydant Plus® is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.005% to about 0.2%, by weight of the use composition; N- [1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl) 2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl] -N, N'-bis (hydroxymethyl) urea, commonly known as diazolidinylurea, available under the tradename Germall II® from Sutton Laboratories, Inc. (Sutton) can be used as the preservative in the present invention. When Germall II® is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.01% to about 0.1%, by weight of the composition, of use; N, N "-methylenebis {N '- [1- (hydroxymethyl) -2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyljurea}, commonly known as imidazolidinylurea, available, for example, under the tradename Abiol® of 3V-Sigma, Unicide U-13® of Induchem, Germall II5® of (Sutton) can be used as the preservative in the present invention When imidazolidinylurea is used as the preservative, it is typically present at a level of about 0.05% at about 0.2% by weight of the composition of use Mixtures of the imidazolidinedione compounds which are preferred as the preservative in the present invention can also be used.b) Polymethoxybicyclic Oxazolidine Another preferred water-soluble organic and cyclic nitrogen preservative is polymethoxy-cyclic oxazolidine, having the general formula: CH2 (OCH2) nOH wherein n has a value from about 0 to about 5, and is available under the trade name Nuosept® C from Hüls America. When Nuosept® C is used as the preservative, it is typically present at a level of from about 0.005% to about 0.1%, by weight of the use composition. The mixtures of these cyclic organic nitrogen compounds that are preferred may also be used as the preservative of the present invention.

Low molecular weight aldehydes a) Formaldehyde A preservative which is preferred to be used in the present invention is formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a broad spectrum preservative that is normally available as formalin, which is an aqueous solution of 37% formaldehyde. When formaldehyde is used as the preservative in the present invention, typical levels are from about 0.003% to about 0.2%, preferably from about 0.008% to about 0.1%, most preferably from about 0.01% to about 0.05%, by weight of the composition of use. b) Glutaraldehyde A preservative which is preferred to be used in the present invention is glutaraldehyde. Glutaraldehyde is a broad spectrum conservative Water soluble, commonly available as a 25% or 50% solution in water. When glutaraldehyde is used as the preservative in the present invention, it is typically present at a level of about 0.005% to about 0.1%, preferably about 0.01% to about 0.05%, by weight of the use composition.

Quaternary Compounds The preservatives that are preferred to be used in the present invention are cationic and / or quaternary compounds. Such compounds include polyaminopropylbiguanide, also known as polyhexamethylenebiguanide, having the general formula: HCUNH2- (CH2) 3 - [- (CH2) 3-NH-C (= NH) -NH-C (= NH.HCI) -NH- (CH2) 3 -]? - (CH2) 3- NH-C (= NH) -NH «CN Polyaminopropylbiguanide is a water-soluble broad spectrum preservative that is available as a 20% aqueous solution under the trade name Cosmocil CQ® from ICI Americas, Inc., or under the trade name Mikrokill® from Brooks, Inc. 1 (3-Chloralyl) -3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniadamantane chloride, available, for example, under the trade name Dowicil 200 from Dow Chemical, is an effective quaternary ammonium preservative; it is freely soluble in water; however, it has a tendency to discolour (yellow), and therefore it is not preferred too much.

Mixtures of the preferred quaternary ammonium compounds can also be used as the preservative of the present invention. When quaternary ammonium compounds are used as the preservative of the present invention, they are typically present at a level of from about 0.005% to about 0.2%, preferably about 0.01% to about 0.1%, by weight of the use composition.

Dehydroacetic acid A preservative which is preferred to be used in the present invention is dehydroacetic acid. Dehydroacetic acid is a broad spectrum preservative, preferably in the form of a sodium or potassium salt, whereby it is water-soluble. This conservative acts more like a biostatic conservative than a biocidal conservative. When dehydroacetic acid is used as the preservative, it is typically used at a level of from about 0.005% to about 0.2%, preferably about 0.008% to about 0.1%, most preferably about 0.01% to about 0.05%, by weight of the composition of use.

Phenyl and Phenolic Compounds Some non-limiting examples of phenyl and phenolic compounds suitable for use in the present invention are: 4,4'-diamidino-a, γ-diphenoxypropane diisethionate, commonly known as propamidine isethionate, with water solubility of approximately 16%; and 4,4'-diamidino-α, ε-diphenoxyhexane diisetionate, commonly known as hexamidine isethionate. The typical effective level of these salts is from about 0.0002% to about 0.05%, by weight of the composition of use. Other examples are benzyl alcohol, with a solubility in water of about 4%; 2-phenylethanol, with a solubility in water of about 2% and 2-phenoxyethanol, with a solubility in water of about 2.67%. The typical effective level of these phenyl and phenolic alcohols is from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, by weight of the use composition.

Mixtures thereof: The preservatives of the present invention can be used in mixtures to control a wide range of microorganisms.

Other Optional Ingredients The compositions of the present invention may comprise a wide variety of optional ingredients. The CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, sixth edition, 1995, which is incorporated by reference to the present in its entirety, describes a wide variety of commonly used non-limiting cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients in the skin care industry, which are suitable for use in the compositions of the present invention. Non-limiting examples of functional ingredient classes are described on page 537 of this reference. Examples of these functional classes include: abrasives, anti-acne agents, cake antifouling agents, antioxidants, binders, biological additives, bulking agents, chelating agents, chemical additives, colorants, cosmetic astringents, cosmetic biocides, denaturants, drug astringents, emulsifiers , external analgesics, film formers, fragrance components, humectants, opacifying agents, plasticizers, preservatives, propellants, reducing agents, skin whitening agents, skin conditioning agents (moisturizers, various and occlusives), skin protectors , solvents, foam enhancers, hydrotropes, solubilizing agents, suspending agents (non-surfactants), sunscreen agents, ultraviolet light absorbers and viscosity increase agents (aqueous and non-aqueous). Examples of other functional classes of materials useful herein that are well known to those skilled in the art include solubilizing agents, sequestrants, keratolytics, and the like.

Water-insoluble substrates The compositions of the present invention, as an option, can also be incorporated into an insoluble substrate for application to the skin, such as in the form of a treated cleaning towel. The substrate materials Non-water-soluble suitable and working methods are described in Riedel, "Nonwoven Bonding Methods and Materials", Nonwoven World (1987); The Encyclopedia Americana, vol. 11, pp. 147-153, vol. 21, pp. 376-383, and vol. 26, pp. 566-581 (1984); patent of E.U.A. No. 4,891, 227, to Thaman et al., Issued January 2, 1990; and patent of E.U.A. No. 4,891, 228 and patent of E.U.A. No. 5,686,088, to Mitra et al., Issued November 11, 1997; patent of E.U.A. No. 5,674,591; James et al .; issued on October 7, 1997; which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Method for disinfecting and deodorizing the skin The disinfectant compositions for the skin of the present invention are useful for disinfecting and deodorizing the skin. In general, the procedure of disinfecting and deodorizing the skin encompasses the topical application to the skin of a safe and effective amount of a composition of the present invention. This invention can be employed when cleaning procedures that require soap and water are not available or are inconvenient. The amount of the composition applied, the frequency of application and the period of use will vary widely depending on the level of disinfection and deodorization desired, for example, the degree of microbial contamination and / or degree of malodor. The typical amounts used of the skin disinfectant composition preferably range from about 0.1 mg / cm2 to about 20 mg / cm2, more preferably from about 0.5 mg / cm2 to about 10 mg / cm2, and with greater preference of about 1 mg / cm2 to about 5 mg / cm2 of area of the skin to be cleaned. Preferably, the skin disinfecting compositions of the present invention are used to disinfect and deodorize the hands of humans and / or animals. The present invention also encompasses the method for applying an effective amount of disinfectant and deodorizing compositions of the present invention to non-skin surfaces, such as household surfaces, eg, shelves, kitchen surfaces, food preparation surfaces. (cutting boards, frets, pots and pans, and the like); large appliances, for example, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, automatic dryers, conventional ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers; cabinets; walls, floors, bathroom surfaces, shower curtains; garbage cans and / or recycling cans, and the like.

Article of manufacture The present invention also relates to an article of manufacture comprising a dispensing container containing the deodorizing and disinfecting composition. Said distribution container can be constructed of any conventional material used in the manufacture of containers, which include, but are not limited to: polyethylene; Polypropylene; polyacetal; polycarbonate; polyethylene terephthalate; polyvinyl chloride; polystyrene; combinations of polyethylene, vinyl acetate and rubber elastomer. Other materials may include stainless steel and glass. A preferred container is made of transparent material e.g., polyethylene terephthalate. Also, an article of manufacture wherein the dispensing container is a spray dispenser is preferred. Said spray dispenser is any of the manually activated means for producing a spray of liquid drops, as is already known. A preferred spray container is made of transparent material e.g., polyethylene terephthalate.

EXAMPLES The disinfectant and / or deodorant compositions of the skin below illustrate specific embodiments of the disinfectant and / or deodorant compositions of the skin of the present invention, but are not intended to be limiting thereof. Other modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. All of the illustrated compositions can be prepared by conventional formulation and mixing techniques. The amounts of the components are listed as percentages by weight and exclude minor materials, such as diluents, fillers and others. Therefore, the The formulations listed include the aforementioned components and any minor material related to said components.

EXAMPLE I The following are examples of disinfectant and spray-deodorizing products (using conventional pump applicator systems) that incorporate the compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE II The following are examples of disinfectant and spray-deodorizing products (using conventional pump applicator systems) that incorporate the compositions of the present invention.

The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE The following are examples of disinfectant and spray-deodorizing products (using conventional pump applicator systems) that incorporate the compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

The test product was transparent and showed improved control of onion odor than the control product.

EXAMPLE IV The following are examples of disinfectant and spray-deodorizing products (using conventional pump applicator systems) that incorporate the compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE V The following is an example of a spray disinfectant and deodorizing product (using conventional pump applicator systems) that incorporates the compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE VI The following are examples of disinfectant and gel deodorizing compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE VII The following are examples of a disinfectant and gel deodorant composition of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE VIII The following is an example of a disinfectant and gel deodorant composition of the present invention. The composition is formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE IX The following is an example of a disinfectant and gel deodorant composition of the present invention. The composition is formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE X The following are examples of gel deodorant compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE XI The following are examples of gel deodorant compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin.

EXAMPLE XII The following are examples of gel deodorant compositions of the present invention. The compositions are formed by combining and mixing the ingredients of each column using conventional technology and then applying an appropriate amount of the composition to the skin. 1 200 test 2 diester of 2-0 DL-α-tocopheryl-L-ascorbic acid phosphate or phosphate potassium salt 2- [3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2- ( 4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl) -2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl] -L-ascorbic acid available from Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Osaka, Japan. 3 UOP organophilic molecular sieve. 4 interlaced polyacrylic acid available from B.F. Goodrich (the Carbopol thickening / gelling agents are processed prior to incorporation into the formulations exemplified with NaOH / KOH to provide a compatible pH (pH from about 5 to about 9, preferably from about 6 to about 8). Dow Corning Modifying Resin Q2-5220 6 Barquat 4250 available from Lonza, Inc. (Fair Lawn, N.J.) 7 Bardac 2050 available from Lonza, Inc. (Fair Lawn, N.J.) 8 Bardac 22 available from Lonza, Inc. (Fair Lawn, N.J.) 9 Silwet L-7600

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1. - A disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin, comprising: a) an effective amount of an odor controlling agent to provide odor control benefit; b) an effective amount of disinfecting agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; c) from 0.01% to 10% thickener; d) as an option, from 0 to 10% of an agent to prevent or inhibit the formation of crystals, to avoid the crystallization of the cyclodextrin; e) as an option, from 0 to 10% emollient; f) as an option, from 0 to 1% of perfume; g f) water.

2. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to claim 1, further characterized in that the non-complex, water-soluble cyclodextrin is selected from the group consisting of alpha-cyclodextrin, methylated alpha-cyclodextrin, beta-cyclodextrin, beta -methylated cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl alpha-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl beta-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl alpha-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin, glyceryl ether of beta-cyclodextrin and mixtures thereof.

3. The composition disinfectant and deodorant for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the thickener is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid, crosslinked polyacrylic acid and mixtures thereof.

4. - The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that it contains a metal salt, wherein the metal salt is zinc chloride and wherein the metal salt is present at a level of 0.2% a 5% by weight of the composition.

5. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the perfume is present at a level of 0.005% to 0.5% and the ratio of odor controlling agent to perfume is greater than 40. :1.

6. The composition disinfectant and deodorant for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the perfume is present at a level of 0.001% to 0.5% by weight of the composition, and contains at least 50% by weight of the perfume composition of perfume ingredients having a ClogP of less than 3.5.

7. The composition disinfectant and deodorant for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the perfume also comprises up to 10% by weight of the perfume composition of perfume ingredients selected from the group consisting of ambrox, bacdanol , benzyl salicylate, butyl anthranilate, cetalox, damascenone, alpha-damascone, gamma-dodecalactone, ebanol, herbavert, cis-3-hexenylsalicylate, alpha-ionone, beta-ionone, alpha-isomethylionone, lilial, methylnonyl ketone, gamma-undecalactone , undecylenic aldehyde and mixtures thereof.

8. - The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that it also comprises an emollient.

9. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin, comprising: a) an effective amount of odor control agent to provide odor control benefit; b) an effective amount of disinfecting agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; c) as an option, from 0 to 10% thickener; d) as an option, from 0 to 10% of emollient; e) as an option, from 0 to 1% of perfume; and f) water, further characterized in that the composition is free of cyclodextrin, its salts, and derivatives thereof.

10. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the antimicrobial agent is the fast acting antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of quaternary compounds, biguanide compounds, phenols; iodine compounds, and pigment compounds, salts thereof and mixtures thereof.

11. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the antimicrobial agent is an antimicrobial agent compatible with cyclodextrin which is selected from the group consisting of halogenated compounds, aromatic alcohol compounds and mixtures of the same.

12. - The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the halogenated compound is selected from the group consisting of 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, 2-bromo-2- nitropropane-1,3-diol, 1,1'-hexamethylene bis (5- (p-chlorophenyl) biguanide), 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methylpropane-2-ol, 4,4'-diisethionate ( trimethylenedioxy) bis- (3-bromobenzamidine), or dibromopropamidine, salts thereof, derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof.

13. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that the aromatic alcohol compound is selected from the group consisting of diisethionate of 4,4, -diamino-a, β-diphenoxypropane, diisethionate of 4,4'-diamino-α, β-diphenoxyhexane, benzyl alcohol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenoxyethanol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol; 2-phenoxyethanol; phenoxyisopropanol; 3- (4-chlorophenoxy) -1, 2-propanediol, sasols thereof, derivatives thereof and mixtures thereof.

14. The disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin, comprising: a) an effective amount of odor control agent to provide odor control benefit; b) an effective amount of disinfecting agent comprising antimicrobial agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; c) from 5% to 25% antiseptic alcohol; d) from 0.01% to 10% thickener; e) as an option, from 0 to 10% emollient; f) as an option, from 0 to 1% of perfume; and g) water.

15. - A disinfectant and deodorizing cleaning towel for the skin, comprising: a) one or more layers of non-water-soluble substrate; and b) an effective amount of a disinfectant and deodorant composition for the skin which - = - comprises, i) an effective amount of odor controlling agent to provide odor control benefit; ii) an effective amount of disinfecting agent comprising antimicrobial agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; iii) from 0.01% to 10% thickener; iv) as an option, from 0 to 1% of perfume; v) as an option from 0 to 10% emollient; and vi) water.

16. An article of manufacture comprising the composition of any of the preceding claims in a distribution container.