摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide effective antimicrobial personal care compositions which provide high foam levels and are mild to the skin.SOLUTION: An antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. The antimicrobial compositions of the present invention are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenylether), have a high microbicidal activity in a short time, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g., skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 |