RB disinfectant reduces poliovirus

Rekitt Benckiser LLC has patented a hard surface treatment composition (US Patent No. 8,877,698 B2) that is effective in providing reduction of Poliovirus (Type I). It is comprised of an alcohol constituent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof; a pH adjusting agent such that the pH range of the composition is 10 or greater; water and a non-chloride ion containing quaternary ammonium antimicrobial having antimicrobial properties as an antimicrobial constituent. 

 

The hard surface treatment composition is also comprised of, optionally, one or more further constituents selected from the group consisting of further antimicrobials, corrosion inhibitors, perfumes, perfume carriers, deodorants, organic solvents, surfactants, propellants, pH buffers, organic acids, fungicides and antioxidants.