摘要 |
<p>An antimicrobial topical composition including a quatenary ammonium compound in the antimicrobial component thereof. The quatenary ammonium compound may be benzethonium chloride. Benzethonium may constitute up to about 1% of the weight of the topical composition. The topical composition also has water and a cationic surfactant component for cleansing and to emulsify any hydrophobic components in the water. The topical composition my be a lotion that includes a stable, creamy emulsion of the hydrophobic component in the water or a more dilute liquid emulsion. The invention also includes wipe sheets wetted or impregnated with the topical composition. The topical composition can be applied to the skin and left thereon or removed from the skin by rinsing. The invention also includes methods for manufacturing the topical composition.</p> |