A protective mask suited for quick regulatory approval and mass production to provide protective use of a wearer includes a mask body having a major portion forming at least one breathing opening configured for holding a filter. The mask body forms a cover contoured to cover, except for the at least one breathing opening, the wearer's mouth and nose when the mask is worn. The mask body further has a flange, wherein a length of the flange extends along a major portion of an edge of the mask body major portion, the flange being configured for pressing against the wearer's face when the mask is worn. The mask body is a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate glycol, and poly methyl methacrylate, and combinations thereof.

Contact lens treatment systems and methods for disinfecting contact lenses are described. These systems and methods utilize a coated catalytic disc in combination with a fibrous catalyst. The coated catalytic disc contains a support disc and 6 to 300 mg of manganese present on at least a portion of the support disc, often in the form of manganese dioxide. The fibrous catalyst contains 25 to 50 mg iron, often in the form of an iron cation.

The disclosure relates to a microbicidal composition with excellent action of limiting a decrease in durability of synthetic adhesives as well as high microbicidal action. The microbicidal composition contains 0.03 to less than 1.0 mass % of peracetic acid, 0.045 to less than 1.5 mass % of hydrogen peroxide, and 0.036 mass % or more of glycine.

The invention provides a method of microbial control in water comprising adding to the water one or more bromine-based biocide(s) and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof. Compositions in the form of liquid concentrates comprising bromine-based biocides and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof are also described.

The present invention is a disinfecting and sanitizing device designed for disinfecting restraining devices such as handcuffs and leg shackles. The device comprises a cylindrical disinfectant liquid storage member, configured to store a disinfectant solution, and a circular lid that securely seals the storage member. The underside of the lid features a pair of integrated hooks, each with a U-shaped bend to hold restraining devices securely in place, preventing dislodgement during the disinfecting process. In one embodiment, the device includes a drainage slot for automatically draining the disinfectant solution when the quality thereof falls below a set threshold, and an ozone sterilization module to provide additional disinfection. The disinfectant solution preferably has 90% isopropyl alcohol, and cleans the restraining devices by removing dirt, bacteria, and bodily fluids.

The present invention relates to freshening compositions, devices comprising same and methods of using and manufacturing same. A freshening composition of the present invention comprises (i) from about 0.1 wt % to about 95 wt % perfume raw material and (ii) from about 0.01 wt % to about 90 wt % fragrance release modulator. Some freshening compositions further comprise a solvent and/or an ingredient having a functional activity. Disclosed are passive and active air or surface freshening devices comprising a freshening composition that allow controlled and customized release of the freshening composition or of a component thereof into or onto an environment. The addition of a fragrance release modulator to formulate a freshening composition of the present invention allows for modulation of the release of the freshening composition or of a component thereof.

The present technology relates to a novel sanitization method for chromatography media and supporting equipment comprising treatment with a sanitization/sterilization solution comprising acetic acid and hexylene glycol.

Provided herein is a disinfecting device, including a housing having a proximal end, a distal end having an opening therein, and a sidewall therebetween defining an interior in fluid communication with the opening, one or more flanges arranged at the distal end of the housing, and a disinfecting solution received within the interior, wherein the sidewall includes a deformable portion adjacent the distal end.

Disclosed are methods and compounds useful for forming coatings applied to porous and non-porous surfaces to make the surface antimicrobial and to protect against contaminants. The coatings are formed from phenolic compounds present in a solvent either alone or in combination with other compounds, such as metallic salts.

This disclosure relates to a method for sanitizing a space. The method includes applying a composition containing triethylene glycol into a space containing a pathogen (e.g., a Staphylococcus, a Pseudomonas, a Listeria, Salmonella, Klebsiella, a mycobacterium, a mold, or a spore) in an amount effective to inactivate the pathogen.