A composition for repelling insects is disclosed. The composition may include an active component made of (i) a combination of clove oil, geranium oil, and peppermint oil, (ii) a fixative, and (iii) a solubilizer. The composition may include (i) from about 2.5 to about 15 wt. % of an active component made only of (a) from about 0.1 to about 5.0 wt. % of clove oil, (b) from about 0.5 to about 15.0 wt. % of geranium oil, and (c) from about 0.1 to about 15.0 wt. % of peppermint oil, (ii) from about 3 to about 15 wt. % of a fixative, and (iii) from about 15 to about 45 wt. % of a solubilizer.

This disclosure features combinations that include a paraffinic oil and one or more anti-settling agent.

This disclosure features combinations that include a paraffinic oil and one or more anti-settling agent.

This disclosure features combinations that include a paraffinic oil and one or more anti-settling agent.

Described herein are methods for producing multiple disinfecting agents from oils, including waste oils, and reactors for producing multiple disinfecting agents from the oils.

Described herein are methods for producing multiple disinfecting agents from oils, including waste oils, and reactors for producing multiple disinfecting agents from the oils.

An antimicrobial article provides antimicrobial properties when applied to various surfaces that are frequently touched. When it is applied after removing the peelable polymeric film or paper, the antimicrobial efficacy can inhibit or reduce the transmission of various microorganisms from one person to another. This antimicrobial article has a substrate comprising first and second opposing surfaces; a catalytic ink disposed as a pattern on the first opposing surface; a pattern of electrolessly plated copper metal disposed in registration with the catalytic ink pattern; and a peelable polymeric film or paper disposed on at least a portion of the second opposing surface of the substrate.

An antimicrobial article provides antimicrobial properties when applied to various surfaces that are frequently touched. When it is applied after removing the peelable polymeric film or paper, the antimicrobial efficacy can inhibit or reduce the transmission of various microorganisms from one person to another. This antimicrobial article has a substrate comprising first and second opposing surfaces; a catalytic ink disposed as a pattern on the first opposing surface; a pattern of electrolessly plated copper metal disposed in registration with the catalytic ink pattern; and a peelable polymeric film or paper disposed on at least a portion of the second opposing surface of the substrate.

An article has a formed surface material. On at least a portion of the formed surface material is disposed an antimicrobial article having antimicrobial properties. This antimicrobial article has a non-electrically conductive substrate comprising first and second opposing surfaces; a catalytic ink disposed as a pattern on the first opposing surface; and a pattern of electrolessly plated copper metal disposed in registration with the catalytic ink pattern. The antimicrobial article provides antimicrobial properties when applied to the formed surface material that may be frequently touched, such as a touch screen, door handle, or other frequently touched surface. The antimicrobial article can inhibit or reduce the transmission of various microorganisms from one person to another.

An article has a formed surface material. On at least a portion of the formed surface material is disposed an antimicrobial article having antimicrobial properties. This antimicrobial article has a non-electrically conductive substrate comprising first and second opposing surfaces; a catalytic ink disposed as a pattern on the first opposing surface; and a pattern of electrolessly plated copper metal disposed in registration with the catalytic ink pattern. The antimicrobial article provides antimicrobial properties when applied to the formed surface material that may be frequently touched, such as a touch screen, door handle, or other frequently touched surface. The antimicrobial article can inhibit or reduce the transmission of various microorganisms from one person to another.