摘要 |
The present invention is directed to a sanitizing composition including (a) a sanitizing effective amount of an antimicrobial agent, (b) a water-soluble silicone, (c) a humectant selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, glycerin, and mixtures thereof, and (d) water. This sanitizing composition is preferably substantially free of alcohol and more preferably contains less than about 0.5 or 1% by weight of alcohol, based upon 100% by weight of total composition. The hand sanitizer of the present invention is non-flammable, disinfects and/or sanitizes surfaces rapidly, and quickly dries after application. Another embodiment is a method of disinfecting and/or sanitizing a surface which comprises applying the aforementioned hand sanitizer composition to the surface. In particular, the hand sanitizer composition may be topically applied to hands, face and other surfaces of the body to disinfect and sanitize the same.
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