Inventors:
Christopher C. Heisig - Saint Louis MO, US
Thomas W. Smith - Saint Louis MO, US
Peter N. Karanja - Saint Louis MO, US
Assignee:
American Sterilizer Company - Mentor OH
International Classification:
A61K 31/14
Abstract:
A broad spectrum disinfectant includes a quaternary ammonium halogen, an alkaline agent, a chelating agent, a nonionic surfactant coupler, at least one alkoxylated nonionic surfactant, and water or any aliphatic alcohol. The disinfectant composition is phenol-free, is effective in eradicating microorganisms such as various fungi, and is stable to gamma-irradiation.