A device for connection to a female medical connector is disclosed, the device includes a cap, a scrubbing foam, an elastic sealing lip, and an absorbent material. The cap is configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The cap may include one or more threads adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The device may also include a peelable seal to maintain sterility prior to use and to prevent the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the chamber prior to use. Also described are methods of disinfecting a medical connector.

A composition for eliminating the odor of animal secretions of sprayed animals and articles can, in one embodiment, include garlic oil and reduced glutathione. A method and kit for eliminating the odor of animal secretions of sprayed animals and articles using the odor eliminating composition can optionally include 13% w/v to 25% w/v one or more of a surfactant, 1% w/v to 11% w/v one or more of an emulsifier, 1.0% w/v to 5.0% w/v one or more of a humectant, 1.0% w/v 10.0% w/v one or more of an oil, 1.0% w/v to 6.0% w/v one or more of a preservative, 0.1% w/v to 5.0% w/v one or more of an antioxidant, 0.1% w/v to 1.5% w/v one or more of a pH stabilizer, and 40% w/v to 85% w/v one or more of a solvent.

Antimicrobial polycarbonate coatings are provided that may be included on the surface of a medical device such as, e.g., a needleless connector. The antimicrobial polycarbonate coatings may comprise minocycline, rifampin, and/or chlorhexidine. Methods of applying the antimicrobial polycarbonate coating to a medical device (e.g., a polycarbonate connector) are also provided.

An aerosol delivery system is disclosed. The system comprises an aerosol container housing an aerosol composition that includes a propellant mixture and an additive. The propellant mixture comprises a first hydrofluoroolefin propellant in an amount of 50% to 99% w/w % and a second hydrofluoroolefin propellant in an amount of 1% to 50% w/w %. The additive is present in an amount of up to 70% w/w %, has a specific gravity of 0.5 to 1.2, a partition coefficient of 0.5 to 4, and a water content of up to 2% w/w %. A micromist actuator with an orifice diameter of 0.25 to 0.80 microns produces droplets of 25 to 50 microns. The aerosol has a viscosity of 0.5 to 3.0 centipoise, ensuring fine mist dispersion, prolonged airborne suspension, and consistent delivery, making it suitable for environmental scenting, air treatment, and personal care applications.

A food preservative having antimicrobial and antioxidant activity and a method of fabrication. The food preservative includes an inner core including an extract of pomegranate peels and onion peels, and an outer coating of chia nano particles. The outer coating encapsulates the inner core.

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 disclosure relates to organosulfur compounds and compositions comprising same. In particular, the disclosure relates to Bis(4-fluorophenyl) disulfide, Bis(4-chlorophenyl) disulfide, Bis(4-chlorophenyl) thiosulfinate, Bis(4-fluorophenyl) thiosulfinate, Bis(4-chlorophenyl) thiosulfonate, Bis(4-fluorophenyl) thiosulfonate, and Di-isopropyl thiosulfonate. Such compositions are useful for treating microbial infection, in particular bacterial, fungal, rotozoan or algal infection. Compositions comprising said compounds are also provided for cleaning, disinfecting or agricultural use.

Methods of forming an antiviral facial mask that is capable of not only filtering pathogen particles, but also deactivating pathogen particles prior to exposure by the wearer. Typical facial masks do not deactivate pathogen particles, but rather merely capture viral particles on an outer surface of the mask. As such, the masks present a risk of interaction between the mask wearer and the particles, such as during the removal and/or application of the masks. Methods of forming enhanced antiviral facial masks include the formation of fibers via electrospinning, such that the fibers include a solution of two oppositely charged polyelectrolytes, surfactants, and metal ions. In use, water from human breath activates the surfactants to capture and deactivate pathogen particles. Moreover, the strength of the fibers from the oppositely charged polyelectrolytes results in increased lifespans of the masks, as the masks do not breakdown in the presence of high humidity.