Antibacterial compositions and method of using same

Abstract

Antibacterial solution useful as a cleaning agent suitable for cutaneous use by humans or otherwise which is aqueous based, free of alcohol and surfactants and having a quaternary ammonium compound as its principal antimicrobial agent, a number of moisturizing agents and DMDM Hydantoin serving at least as a preservative.

1 . A composition comprising: 
 (A) at least one antibacterial agent;    (B) a preservative;    (C) a combination of moisturizing or hydrating agents; and    (D) water;    provided said composition does not contain alcohol.    
   
   
       2 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said at least one antibacterial agent comprises a quaternary ammonium compound.  
   
   
       3 . The composition of  claim 2  wherein said quaternary ammonium compound is benzalkonium chloride.  
   
   
       4 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said preservative comprises DMDM Hydantoin.  
   
   
       5 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said combination of moisturizing or hydrating agents comprises plant extracts.  
   
   
       6 . The composition of  claim 5  wherein said combination of moisturizing or hydrating agents include extracts selected from the group consisting of aloe vera, lavender and chamomile.  
   
   
       7 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein, based on the total weight of said composition, said antibacterial agent comprises from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent, said preservative comprises about 0.1 to about 2 weight percent and said combination of moisturizing or hydrating agents comprises about 0.1 to about 5 total weight percent.  
   
   
       8 . The composition of  claim 3  wherein said benzalkonium chloride is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 1.5 weight percent of said composition.  
   
   
       9 . The composition of  claim 2  wherein said combination of moisturizing agents are selected from the group consisting of aloe vera, lavender and chamomile.  
   
   
       10 . The composition of  claim 5  wherein said antibacterial agent comprises benzalkonium chloride.  
   
   
       11 . The composition of  claim 6  wherein said combination of moisturizing agents is extracts of aloe vera and chamomile.  
   
   
       12 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising: 
 (A) from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percent of at least one antibacterial agent;    (B) about 0.1 to about 2 weight percent of a preservative;    (C) about 0.1 to about 5 total weight percent of a combination of moisturizing or hydrating agents; and    (D) water;    wherein said at least one antibacterial agent comprises benzalkonium chloride; said preservative comprises DMDM Hydantoin and said combination of moisturizing agents comprises extracts of aloe vera, lavender and chamomile.