An aqueous composition, a sprayable composition containing the aqueous composition, and a method of making the aqueous composition are provided. The aqueous composition includes an aqueous phase and liquid benefit agent droplets discontinuously dispersed throughout the aqueous phase. The aqueous phase has a structurant system including a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharide that is different from the first polysaccharide. The aqueous phase comprises less than 10,000 ppm surfactant. The aqueous composition exhibits a yield stress as determined by the RHEOLOGY TEST METHOD.

A disinfecting device for purifying air to reduce the presence of dust and/or pathogens. The device includes a main housing, a battery module configured for installation within a first receptacle in the main housing and a reservoir module configured for installation within a second receptacle in the main housing. The reservoir is configured to hold a disinfecting fluid. The housing also includes an ultrasonic wave emitter electrical power communication with the battery, the ultrasonic wave emitter providing ultrasonic waves to the disinfecting fluid thereby creating a pressurized fluid, a membrane in contact with the pressurized fluid. The membrane generates reduced-size particles of the pressurized fluid which are emitted from a nozzle mounted on the housing.

Methods and cleaning compositions for reduction of nucleic acid contamination on surfaces, in air, and in solutions using modified pectin are provided.

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.

This present invention relates to a portable fogger disinfectant device which is used to disperse a novel disinfecting and sanitizing solution and related propellant to disinfect a room or other enclosed space. The spray material is stored in a pressure-activated cylinder with a nozzle, a sensor and a timer. In one embodiment, the disinfecting and sanitizing solution is comprised of an ethanol, an alkyl comprised of C14, C12, and C16, water as a base for other ingredients, fragrance oils, ethanolamine, a propellant and an ammonium hydroxide.

Methods and cleaning compositions for reduction of nucleic acid contamination on surfaces, in air, and in solutions using modified pectin are provided.

An aqueous composition, a sprayable composition containing the aqueous composition, and a method of making the aqueous composition are provided. The aqueous composition includes an aqueous phase and liquid benefit agent droplets discontinuously dispersed throughout the aqueous phase. The aqueous phase has a structurant system including a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharide that is different from the first polysaccharide. The aqueous phase comprises less than 10,000 ppm surfactant. The aqueous composition exhibits a yield stress as determined by the RHEOLOGY TEST METHOD.

An antimicrobial composition comprising: (1) povidone iodine (PVP-I) in a concentration of 5 to 10% w/w of the composition; and (2) carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in a concentration of 0.1 to 5 % w/w of the composition.

A virucidal composition, a method of its manufacturing, related uses and end-user products are hereby provided. The composition includes a mixture of biologically active substances obtainable from selected fungal strains of Ganoderma lucidum (MUS12, MUS15, MUS18 and MUS23) by culturing the fungi in essentially liquid culture medium in a culture tank or a bioreactor in conditions essentially excluding agitation. The biologically active substances are obtained as a product excreted by mycelium of the above indicated G. lucidum strains and contain secondary metabolites, such as ganoderic acids and their derivatives. The composition has proved efficient in preventing the spread of viral infections. The composition can be used as a disinfecting agent for skin and nonliving surfaces and/or as an ingredient in preparation of personal care products.

This present invention relates to a portable fogger disinfectant device which is used to disperse a novel disinfecting and sanitizing solution and related propellant to disinfect a room or other enclosed space. The spray material is stored in a pressure-activated cylinder with a nozzle, a sensor and a timer. In one embodiment, the disinfecting and sanitizing solution is comprised of an ethanol, an alkyl comprised of C14, C12, and C16, water as a base for other ingredients, fragrance oils, ethanolamine, a propellant and an ammonium hydroxide.