摘要 |
Aqueous antimicrobial and biofilm removal compositions, comprising essential oils and certain cationic, anionic, amphoteric or non-ionic surfactants individually or in combination having an hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) of about 16 or above are effective oral mouthwashes and topical antimicrobial solutions. Optionally C2, C3, benzyl, 3-phenylpropanol or 2-phenylethanol alcohols can be added singularly or in combination from about 2 to about 20v/w %.Other optically ingredients include antimicrobial enhances and biofilm removal agents e.g., chelating compounds and certain organic acids.
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