A bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising an isomer mixture of monosaccharide alkyl monoethers or monoacetals, its use in the treatment or prevention of Gram-positive bacterial infections, its use as a hygiene or dermatological product for external use and a method for disinfecting surfaces.

The present invention relates to a non-woven fabric, a method for producing a non-woven fabric, a wipe or tissue and uses thereof as well as a disinfecting method, in particular against bacteria and viruses, such as coronaviruses including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The non-woven fabric comprises pulp fibers and/or cellulosic fibers, a binder, a cationic polymer, and a disinfecting agent.

The invention relates to the use of a hydroperoxy alcohol-type compound, or a 1,2,4-trioxane compound thereof, as an antimicrobial agent, making it possible for it to be used in various applications and in particular as a preservative and/or to improve the antimicrobial properties of at least one preservative, to modulate the skin microbiota, in the treatment or prevention of diseases affecting the skin, the mucous membrane and/or skin appendages or even to cleanse, sanitise, disinfect and/or sterilise a surface other than the skin, skin appendages and mucous membranes, in particular a hard surface or a textile. It also relates to a composition comprising such a compound. In addition to its antimicrobial properties, the aforementioned compound has good safety and emollient properties, making it particularly suitable for cosmetic use.

An antibacterial composition comprising thymol and totarol. This combination provides synergistic effect against gram negative and gram positive bacteria.

A synergistic microbicidal composition containing synergistic combinations of a phenolic compound selected the class consisting of chlorinated phenols, monosubstituted phenols, fused bicyclic phenols, isopropyl methyl catechols and monosubstituted catechols and an antimicrobial alcohol selected from the class consisting of propen-2yl-methyl-cyclohexanols, menthadiene alcohols and substituted cyclohexyl propyl-1,3-diols.

Methods are provided for reducing or preventing undesirable changes in a composition over time, such as microbial growth, oxidative damage, and/or color changes. Date palm pollen or an extract thereof serves as a preservative, antimicrobial, and/or antioxidant component, thereby stabilizing the composition.

A sanitizing formulation is disclosed for use as a hand sanitizer. The formulation may include hypochlorous acid, a silicone polymer or blend thereof, sodium phosphate, hydrochloric acid, and sodium magnesium silicate. Methods of using and making the sanitizing formulation are also disclosed.

A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a cationically modified guar polymer having a cationic degree of substitution of from 0.35 to 0.70, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula RO(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.nSO.sub.3M, wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; M is a solubilising cation comprising sodium, potassium, 5 ammonium, substituted ammonium or mixtures thereof; n is the degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 3 and from 0.01 to 10% by weight of an anti-dandruff agent selected from azole based anti-fungal agents, piroctone olamine, metal pyrithione salts, selenium sulfide or mixtures thereof; wherein the degree of substitution is measured using .sup.1H NMR and the spectrum is recorded at 25° C.

An antiseptic solution comprising a pH-dependent antimicrobial agent, the pH-dependent antimicrobial agent having an operative pH range, wherein the solution has a pH on storage that is lower than the operative pH range. Applicators for applying the antiseptic solution and methods of using the antiseptic solution and applicators are also provided.

A treatment solution includes a carrier liquid, and an antifungal agent comprising on of tolnaftate, terbinafine hydrochloride, and miconazole nitrate, the antifungal agent having a concentration of at least 1 wt % of the solution, wherein the treatment solution is alcohol free.