A stable shampoo composition that contains a surfactant system with anionic and amphoteric surfactants, a cationic polymer having a charge density of 1.7 meq/g to 2.1 meq/g, and 1% to 1.5% inorganic salt.

A cleansing composition includes at least one polymeric thickener having a high electrolyte property and at least one anionic surfactant. The cleansing composition is a gel having a viscosity greater than 25,000 cps. In some embodiments, the cleansing composition is essentially free of sulfates and is essentially free of emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the at least one anionic surfactant includes at least one anionic sulfate surfactant, and the cleansing composition is essentially free of salt.

A cleansing composition includes at least one polymeric thickener having a high electrolyte property and at least one anionic surfactant. The cleansing composition is a gel having a viscosity greater than 25,000 cps. In some embodiments, the cleansing composition is essentially free of sulfates and is essentially free of emulsifiers. In some embodiments, the at least one anionic surfactant includes at least one anionic sulfate surfactant, and the cleansing composition is essentially free of salt.

The present invention is directed to a composition in solution (often, an aqueous solution) which comprises a combination of molecular iodine (I.sub.2) and an acceptable source of iodate (IO.sub.3), and an acid (inorganic or organic), wherein iodide and iodate are present in the composition at a molar ratio of about 0.1 to about 25, the concentration of uncomplexed molecular iodine is a disinfectant, biocidal and/or antimicrobial (depending upon the end use of the composition) effective amount the concentration of acid in the composition is effective to provide a buffering pH in the composition ranging from about 1.5 to about 6.5. Compositions according to the present invention are storage stable for unexpectedly long periods of time (up to about 5 years), and find use as disinfecting solutions, as germicides and/or biocides (e.g. antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antispore etc.) for various surfaces and solutions including living and inanimate surfaces and are particularly useful because of their low cost, their reduced use of iodine, their activity (because of the high concentration of free molecular iodine in solution), their reduced environmental impact, their long term storage stability and their reduced toxicity. They also have particular utility in treating food surfaces to retard spoilage, increase useful shelf-life and minimize the human and economic cost of food waste. The compositions inactivate viruses, bacteria (both gram negative and positive), spores and fungi. Compositions according to the present invention may be used and stored in a variety of materials, given the substantial absence of corrosion (non-corrosive) these compositions display. Dental compositions (e.g. preprocedure rinses and other compositions) and methods related thereto are also disclosed.

The present invention is directed to a composition in solution (often, an aqueous solution) which comprises a combination of molecular iodine (I.sub.2) and an acceptable source of iodate (IO.sub.3), and an acid (inorganic or organic), wherein iodide and iodate are present in the composition at a molar ratio of about 0.1 to about 25, the concentration of uncomplexed molecular iodine is a disinfectant, biocidal and/or antimicrobial (depending upon the end use of the composition) effective amount the concentration of acid in the composition is effective to provide a buffering pH in the composition ranging from about 1.5 to about 6.5. Compositions according to the present invention are storage stable for unexpectedly long periods of time (up to about 5 years), and find use as disinfecting solutions, as germicides and/or biocides (e.g. antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antispore etc.) for various surfaces and solutions including living and inanimate surfaces and are particularly useful because of their low cost, their reduced use of iodine, their activity (because of the high concentration of free molecular iodine in solution), their reduced environmental impact, their long term storage stability and their reduced toxicity. They also have particular utility in treating food surfaces to retard spoilage, increase useful shelf-life and minimize the human and economic cost of food waste. The compositions inactivate viruses, bacteria (both gram negative and positive), spores and fungi. Compositions according to the present invention may be used and stored in a variety of materials, given the substantial absence of corrosion (non-corrosive) these compositions display. Dental compositions (e.g. preprocedure rinses and other compositions) and methods related thereto are also disclosed.

A personal hygiene wipe with an integral urine glucose detection feature. The wipe includes a substrate that is adapted for impregnation with a composition having one or more drying, cleaning, odor control, or antibacterial properties. The wipe also is saturated with a chemical composition for detecting glucose in urine. When glucose is detected, the wipe turns to a different color.

A pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections is described herein. A method using a pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections is described herein. A pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections may comprise, in 100 parts of the composition, 1-99 parts of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; 99-1 parts of a keratolytic; 99-1 parts ethyl pyruvate; and 99-1 parts povidone iodine. A method for treating skin infections may comprise topical application of a composition to an infected skin cell for a treatment period.

A pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections is described herein. A method using a pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections is described herein. A pharmaceutical composition for treating skin infections may comprise, in 100 parts of the composition, 1-99 parts of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; 99-1 parts of a keratolytic; 99-1 parts ethyl pyruvate; and 99-1 parts povidone iodine. A method for treating skin infections may comprise topical application of a composition to an infected skin cell for a treatment period.

A stable shampoo composition that is substantially free of sulfated surfactants and lacks an in situ coacervate. The shampoo composition contains an inorganic salt and a cationic polymer having a charge density greater than 0.6 meq/g. The shampoo composition has a ratio of polymer charge density to inorganic salt of 1.2:1 to 2:1. The shampoo composition can be stable and can lack in situ coacervate.

A clear cleansing composition directed to from about 3 wt % to about 35 wt % of an anionic surfactant; from about 5 wt % to about 15% of an amphoteric surfactant; from about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt % of a cationic polymer; from about 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of inorganic salts; from about 0.01% to about 10% of a hydroxamic acid or hydroxamic acid derivative; an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is substantially free of sulfate based surfactant and wherein the composition has a % T value of greater than about 70.