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.

Liquid antimicrobial disinfectant compositions for treatment of coronaviruses and specifically the Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) on skin and surfaces such as PPE (personal protective equipment) are disclosed that are highly efficacious and exhibit total eradication below detectable limits at 30 minutes (>6 log kill) against coronavirus (resulting in complete inactivation), while remaining non-toxic, safe and non-irritating (including at a cellular level and with extended contact) to skin and endogenous tissue. Such disinfectant compositions are additionally highly effective against other pathogens, have extended antimicrobial and antiviral activity for more than 24 hours, have a bio-compatible pH, are suitable for personal, clinical and surgical use and are safe to skin, mucous membranes and wounds, remain stable without precipitation, discoloration or loss of antimicrobial efficacy for at least 12 months, and are beneficial for a range of applications and uses in improving and supporting human and animal health.

Liquid antimicrobial disinfectant compositions for treatment of coronaviruses and specifically the Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) on skin and surfaces such as PPE (personal protective equipment) are disclosed that are highly efficacious and exhibit total eradication below detectable limits at 30 minutes (>6 log kill) against coronavirus (resulting in complete inactivation), while remaining non-toxic, safe and non-irritating (including at a cellular level and with extended contact) to skin and endogenous tissue. Such disinfectant compositions are additionally highly effective against other pathogens, have extended antimicrobial and antiviral activity for more than 24 hours, have a bio-compatible pH, are suitable for personal, clinical and surgical use and are safe to skin, mucous membranes and wounds, remain stable without precipitation, discoloration or loss of antimicrobial efficacy for at least 12 months, and are beneficial for a range of applications and uses in improving and supporting human and animal health.

Liquid antimicrobial disinfectant compositions for treatment of coronaviruses and specifically the Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) on skin and surfaces such as PPE (personal protective equipment) are disclosed that are highly efficacious and exhibit total eradication below detectable limits at 30 minutes (>6 log kill) against coronavirus (resulting in complete inactivation), while remaining non-toxic, safe and non-irritating (including at a cellular level and with extended contact) to skin and endogenous tissue. Such disinfectant compositions are additionally highly effective against other pathogens, have extended antimicrobial and antiviral activity for more than 24 hours, have a bio-compatible pH, are suitable for personal, clinical and surgical use and are safe to skin, mucous membranes and wounds, remain stable without precipitation, discoloration or loss of antimicrobial efficacy for at least 12 months, and are beneficial for a range of applications and uses in improving and supporting human and animal health.

A stable composition obtained by enzymatic oxidation of a halide thiocyanate mixture, including at least one ion selected from the group of the I2SCN— ions and the I(SCN).sub.2— ions, the composition being free of hypothiocyanite ions. In an embodiment, the composition further includes iodine thiocyanate ISCN. This disclosure also relates to a method for preparing the stable composition and to the uses thereof.

A stable composition obtained by enzymatic oxidation of a halide thiocyanate mixture, including at least one ion selected from the group of the I2SCN— ions and the I(SCN).sub.2— ions, the composition being free of hypothiocyanite ions. In an embodiment, the composition further includes iodine thiocyanate ISCN. This disclosure also relates to a method for preparing the stable composition and to the uses thereof.

Provided is a method of imparting antibacterial and deodorant functions by reacting iodic acid, and a material that is given antibacterial and deodorant functions. The method of imparting antibacterial and deodorant function is as follows. Reacting iodate to a material that includes elements capable of producing iodate insoluble in water and non-toxic to a living body to form iodic acid of such elements on the surface of the material, thereby the iodate is made to be supported so that antibacterial and deodorant is possible without elution of said iodate to the outside.

Provided is a method of imparting antibacterial and deodorant functions by reacting iodic acid, and a material that is given antibacterial and deodorant functions. The method of imparting antibacterial and deodorant function is as follows. Reacting iodate to a material that includes elements capable of producing iodate insoluble in water and non-toxic to a living body to form iodic acid of such elements on the surface of the material, thereby the iodate is made to be supported so that antibacterial and deodorant is possible without elution of said iodate to the outside.

Provided is a method of imparting antibacterial and deodorant functions by reacting iodic acid, and a material that is given antibacterial and deodorant functions. The method of imparting antibacterial and deodorant function is as follows. Reacting iodate to a material that includes elements capable of producing iodate insoluble in water and non-toxic to a living body to form iodic acid of such elements on the surface of the material, thereby the iodate is made to be supported so that antibacterial and deodorant is possible without elution of said iodate to the outside.

The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.