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CA2217858C
CA2217858C CA002217858A CA2217858A CA2217858C CA 2217858 C CA2217858 C CA 2217858C CA 002217858 A CA002217858 A CA 002217858A CA 2217858 A CA2217858 A CA 2217858A CA 2217858 C CA2217858 C CA 2217858C
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Abstract

A biocidal preparation is provided comprising a halogenated phenolic biocide and less than 8 wt.% of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer dissolved in an aqueous alcoholic solution, the combination drying on evaporation of the solvent to form a clear film.

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TITLE: BIOCIDAL SURFACE FILMS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a biocidal preparation, in particular to a biocidal film preparation. The invention has been developed primarily for use as a surface disinfectant cleaner and impregnation agent and will be described hereinafter with reference to these applications. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Biocides are chemical compositions that are widely used in industry for disinfection and to prevent microbiological contamination and deterioration of commercial products, materials and systems. Of the biocides presently available, phenolic biocides are widely used.

In general, phenolic biocides are colourless and have minimal toxicological effects to humans i.e. cause little or no irritation to the skin. Although most phenolics have a characteristic odour, some of them such as phenylphenols and dichlorophenes
-2-have little odour and others such as triclosan have none. These properties are desirable as they enable such biocides to be used as an ingredient in orally , administered pharmaceutical preparations; as an approved biocide for use in food establishments and plants; and in packaging material.

Phenolic biocides also have other desirable properties including a wide biocidal spectrum against microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi; residual bacteriostatic properties; and unlike other biocides are not readily deactivated by organic matter such as blood, serum and milk. These biocides therefore have a wide application as disinfectants and antimould products in general household, industrial, and other areas requiring disinfection, as they can be used in the destruction of the microorganisms present or the prevention of their further proliferation to numbers that would be significantly destructive to the substrate or system being protected.

An example of a phenolic biocide is dichlorophene which, in addition to its antibacterial properties, is particularly effective against fungi such as yeast mould and mildew. This property enables such derivatives to be used mainly as a preservative against mildew and rot in a variety of products including paper and textiles.
Another example of a phenolic biocide used is trichloro hydroxy diphenyl ether (Triclosan) which is an effective ingredient in deodorant and in skin cleansing preparations.

Hitherto, phenols have been used in industrial cleaners in an aqueous solution at very high pH (above pH 11). The use of cleaners with such high pH is undesirable in households. In order to overcome this problem, phenols have been used in
-3-alcoholic solution but such use leaves visable surface residues and is disadvantageous for household use.

To obtain aqueous detergent solutions of phenolic biocides they have first to be converted into their water soluble alkali salts, usually with sodium hydroxide, resulting in alkaline solution of a pH of at least 11Ø The high alkalinity of these solutions excludes them from application in households and on surfaces susceptible to deterioration by alkalis. Their use has therefore been restricted to industrial cleaners for stainless steel equipment and hard floor surfaces in food processing and glass bottle washing plants and other industrial plants and areas where the higher alkalinity is acceptable.

When dissolved in alcoholic-aqueous mixture with the addition of a small amount of a suitable surfactant to form a disinfectant cleaning preparation, such solution will on drying leave streaks and partly greyish areas on treated surfaces due to the remaining insoluble residues of the biocide.

Triclosan which finds its main application in antiseptic skin and hand cleansing preparations has been either used in suspension, or solubilised with non-ionic surfactants with resultant loss in activity.

In mildew and rot proofing of paper and textiles phenylphenol and especially dichlorophene are widely used as their sodium salt solution for the impregnation of these materials against fungal infection and prevention of mould formulations.

The high alkalinity of these solutions causes weakening of the strength of fibres and loss of the biocides either by leaching out in moist climates or by lack of binding to the surfaces treated. This has been prevented in the past by neutralisation
-4-of the alkali salt and/or bonding the biocides by means of a metal salt such as zirconium acetate. These processes necessitate a further manufacturing procedure, use of additional equipment and additional cost for the neutralising agent. These additional measures are required as bonding the biocidal agent onto the material to be protected was not always effective, especially when prolonged periods of protection were required.

OBJECT OF THE INV NTION

It is therefore an object of the invention to ameliorate at least some of the above disadvantages.

Preferred embodiments of the invention overcome the above disadvantages by providing a liquid biocidal preparation for the disinfection of solid surfaces and impregnation of paper, textiles and non-woven fabrics which at the same time protects them against reinfection by microorganisms.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect the present invention consists in a biocidal preparation comprising a halogenated phenolic biocide and less than 8 wt% of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer dissolved in an aqueous alcoholic solvent, the combination drying on evaporation of the solvent to form a clear film.

For preference the biocide is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, dichlorophene, chlorophene, p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX), hexachlorophene, o-phenylphenol, pentachlorophenol (PCP) and bromophene.

Preparations according to the invention surprisingly provide a substantially aqueous solution of a biocide preparation which in the pH range of 2-10.0 on drying
-5-form clear films with disinfecting properties on the treated surface (which can be organic or nonorganic) and provides good adherence. The inventors believe that a colourless complex is formed between the polymer (or copolymer) and the selected phenolic biocide which surprisingly results in a desirably clear film.

If desired, a rot proofing solution can be added during the manufacturing process to the pulp of paper or textile fibres prior to sheeting and drying.
It has been found that in this use preparations according to the invention provide excellent binding to the substrate with slow release of the biocide and without interfering with the feel or "handle" of the textile.

According to a second aspect the present invention consists in a general household cleaner comprising:

0.1-3% by weight of dichlorophene or a combination of dichlorophene with o-phenylphenol, and less than 8% by weight of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer in an aqueous alcoholic solvent.

According to a third aspect the present invention consists in a medical cleaner comprising:

0.1-5.0% by weight of triclosan, and less than 8% by weight of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer thereof, in an aqueous alcoholic solvent.

According to a fourth aspect the present invention consists in a process of preparing a biocidal composition comprising the steps of combining a phenolic biocide selected from triclosan, dichlorophene, chlorophene, p-chloro-m-xylenol
-6-(PCMX), hexachlorophene, o-phenylphenol, pentachlorophenol and/or bromophene, with less than 8 wt%, based on the total weight of the composition, of a polyvinylpyrrolidone or copolymer in an aqueous alcoholic solvent.

The biocidal solutions are best prepared by prior dissolving the biocide and the polymer in alcohol(s) with subsequent addition of watei- not exceeding the amount which would cause turbidity and separation of the biocide.

Desirably, an effective amount of at least one anionic or non-ionic surfactant or a combination of both is included in the preparation.

According to a fifth aspect, the invention consists in a non-woven fabric wherein the binder includes at least one phenolic biocide, a water soluble film forming polymer, and at least one surfactant.

According to a sixth aspect, the present invention consists in a method of impregnating a fabric to prevent rot comprising contact'iing a non-woven fabric with a biocidal preparation containing at least one phenolic biocide, a water soluble film forming polymer, and at least one surfactant.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

The film forming polymers preferably used in the present invention are polymers in which the biocide is soluble, and are usually selected based on their intended application. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and its copolymers with vinylacetate, aminoacrylates, and trimethylammonium chloride are a preferred choice for disinfecting surface cleaners with residual biocidal activity and polyvinyl-maleic copolymers for impregnation of paper and textile materials. More preferably for disinfecting and cleaning, polyvinylpyrrolidones with a degree of polymerisation (K
-7-value) of 15, 30, 60 and 90 (most preferably a polyvinylpyrrolidone with a degree of polymerisation of 90) or copolymers with vinylacetate comprising from 20 to 80%
polyvinylpyrrolidone, (most preferably comprising at least 50% vinylacetate and possessing cationic character) are used. Another suitable polymer for disinfecting/cleaning is QAFQUAT-HSTM made by ISP Corporation, USA.

For impregnation, the amount of polymer used is preferably in the range of from 0.01 parts of the polymer to 99.9 parts of polymer for each 1 part of phenolic biocide.
More preferably the polymer is in the range of from 0.01 to 50 parts and most preferably from 0.01 to 1 part for each part of phenolic biocide. For disinfecting/cleaning, the amount of polymer used is preferably less than 8 wt%, inost preferably less than 2 wt%
based on the weight of the composition.

Preferably, the phenolic biocides are selected from the group consisting of pentachlorophenol (PCP); p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX); hexachlorophene; o-phenylphenol; dichlorophene; chlorophene; bromophene; Triclosan or a combination of these biocides.

For general household cleaners and for disinfecting food preparation surfaces phenolic biocides dichlorophene or a combination of dichlorophene with o-phenylphenol are recommended. The concentration of the phenolic biocides in solution is preferably in the range of from 0.2-1.0% and more preferably from 0.2- 0.5% by weight of the composition.

For medical professional premises the preferred biocide is triclosan used at a concentration preferably in the range of from 0.1-3.0%, and more preferably from 1.0
8 PCT/AU96/00224 2.0% by weight of the composition. The biocidal preparation can be used for disinfecting medical instruments such as endoscopes.

The concentration of the biocides used for the impregnation of paper and textiles is often dependent on the method of preparation. Preferably. the amount of uptake is between 0.05 to 1.0% based on the weight of the material. More preferably the range is between 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of the material.

Where a surface disinfectant cleaner is required a certain amount of a detergent should be included in the preparation. The detergent is preferably selected from the range of anionic surfactants, although other surfactants can also be used on their own or in combination with an anionic surfactant. It is also advantageous to include a small amount of a surfactant in an impregnation solution to ensure uniform wetting of the treated material.

Suitable anionic surfactants include sodium salts of dodecylbenzenesulphonate and laurylether sulphate; phosphate esters of nonylphenolethoxylates;

nonylphenoxyphosphoric acid esters or a combination of these surfactants. A
preferred surfactant is the sodium salt of dodecylbenzenesulphonate which can be used on its own or in combination with another anionic surfactant.

An effective amount of surfactant will depend on the intended application of the final product. That is, a disinfectant surface cleaner product will have a relatively high proportion of surfactant to ensure it has good cleaning properties. On the other hand for impregnation of paper and textile materials the content of the surfactant will be much lower as their purpose is only in wetting the surfaces of the paper and textile fibres and assuring better penetration.
-9-Suitable alcohols include any water soluble lower alkyl alcohols such as methanol and ethanol but higher alkyl alcohols such as iso- and n-Propanol may be used on their own or in combination with lower alcohols preferably in an amount not exceeding 30% weight by volume in disinfectant cleaner and impregnation liquid.

It is advantageous where a higher degree of disinfection is desired, to include one or more aromatic alcohols such as Benzyl-, Phenoxy-and dichlorobenzylalcohol generally in an amount of not more than 2.0% by weight.

The invention will now be more particularly described by way of example only with reference to the following examples:

Example 1 Biocidal Surface Cleaner Domestic Dichlorophene 0.3 Kg.
Gardinol*TM25L 5.0 Kg.
AnthroxTM C0630** 0.5 Kg.

PVP 0.75 Kg.
isopropanol 25.00 L
water to make 100.0 L

* Sod. Dodecylbenzosulphonate ex Albright & Wilson ** Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylate ex Rhone-Poulenc Example 2 Biocidal Surface Cleaner Institutional (% by weight of composition) Dichlorophene 0.3%
-10-o-phenylphenol 0.2%
LuviskolTM VA60140* 0.4%
GardinolTM 25L 5.0%
RhodafacTM RE-610** 0.5%

isopropanol 30.0%

water to make 100.0 parts by volume * Polyvinyl-vinylacetate polymer 60/40 ex-BASF Inc ** Rhone-Poulenc Example 3 Biocidal Surface Cleaner for Medical Premises (%by weight of composition) Triclosan 0.5%
Phenoxyethanol 1.0%
AntaronTM P904* 1.5%

GardinolTM 25L 5.0%
n-Propanol 30.0%
Fragrance as desired water to make 100 parts by volume *alkylated vinylpyrrolidone polymer ex-ISP Chemicals Example 4 Biocidal Bathroom and Tile Cleaner Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose 0.35%
- 11 -Dichlorophene 0.50%
Ethanol (95%) 5.00%
Isopropanol 5.00%
NansaTM SSA/S* 4.00%

TericTM N 10** 2.00 />
EDTA 4 Na 0.10%
Tri-sodiumpolyphosphate 1.00%
Sodium Hydroxide adjust to pH 7.5-8.0 Hydrogene Peroxide 35% 12.00%

Water q.s. to 100,00 * Sodium dodecyl benzene sulphonate, Albright & Wilson ** Nonyl phenolethoxylate ICI Chemicals Impregnation Fluid Formulations prepared for this purpose will dependl on the type of material to be impregnated, the degree of rot proofing required and the type and conditions of application.
The recommended phenolic biocide for that purpose is dichlorophene with a deposit of 0.1-0.7 /o by weight of the material for textiles and 0.05--0.5% by weight of the material for paper. Film forming polymers to be used would be a polyvinyl maleic polymer such as GantrezTM AN (GAF Inc.). The alcohol could be isopropyl and the concentration of the anionic surfactants would be sufficient to obtain satisfactolry wetting of the surfaces to be treated. Due to possible excessive foaming in some formulations, a de-foaming agent(s) is sometimes added.
-12-A typical formulation for the impregnation of a non-woven cloth would be:
Dichlorophene 12.0kg GantrezTM AN 119* 0.3g EmpicolTM SQ770** 2.75g Ven GellTM B+** 0.5kg Water to make 30.0kg * Sod.Laurylalkoxysulfate ex Albright & Wilson ** Polyvinyl maleic polymer ex GAF Inc * * * Ex-Veegum Vanderbilt Co. Inc.

The components are mixed into a uniform slurry. The amount is incorporated into 200kg of a standard binder - resulting in an active content of dichlorophene of about 5.0% by weight. At an average pick-up of the binder of 7g/sq metre, the deposit of the biocide will be approximately 0.3% by weight.

The invention extends additionally to include a i:ilm formed from a preparation as described and to a method of treating a surface by application of a preparation as described.

Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

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What is claimed is:
1. A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid surface which is one of a solid household surface, a food preparation surface, or medical surface, which protects the solid surface against reinfection by microorganisms, the method comprising:
providing a liquid biocidal composition comprised of, based on total weight of the liquid biocidal composition:
from 0.1 to 5.0 wt.% of a phenolic biocide;
from an amount effective to impart film-forming properties to the liquid biocidal composition up to 8 wt.% of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer which is one of (A) a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer with a degree of polymerization (K value) of from 15-90 or (B) a polyvinylpyrrolidone copolymer with vinyl acetate comprising 20-80 wt. % polyvinylpyrrolidone; and an aqueous alcoholic solvent in which the phenolic biocide and the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer are dissolved;
treating the solid surface with the liquid biocidlal composition; and evaporating the aqueous alcoholic solvent to provide a clear film, wherein a ratio of the phenolic biocide to the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is selected to range from 1:0.8 to 1:3 so that a complex there between is provided which dries clear.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the phenolic biocide is selected from the group consisting of triclosan, dichlorophene, chlorophene, p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX), hexachlorophene, o-phenylphenol, pentachlorophenol (PCP) and bromophene.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is present in an amount of less than 2 wt. %, based on the total weight of the liquid biocidal composition.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the phenolic biocide is triclosan.
5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the phenolic biocide is dichlorophene.
6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the liquid biocidal composition is further comprised of at least one surfactant.
7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the surfactant is an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium salts of dodecylbenzene sulphonate and laurylether sulphate; phosphate esters of nonylphenolethoxylates;
nonylphenoxyphosphoric acid esters; and combinations thereof.
8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the aqueous alcoholic solvent includes a water soluble alkyl alcohol.
9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the degree of polymerisation is 90.
10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the polyviriylpyrrolidone copolymer is a copolymer with one of vinylacetate, aminoacrylate or trimethylammonium chloride.
11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the polyvinylpyrrolidone copolymer is a copolymer with vinylacetate comprising 20 to 80 wt.% polyvinylpyrrolidone.
12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the polyviriylpyrrolidone copolymer with vinyl acetate comprises at least 50 wt % vinyl acetate and having cationic character.
13. A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid household surface which protects the solid household surface against reinfection by microorganisms, the method comprising:
providing a liquid household cleaner composition comprised of, based on total weight of the liquid household cleaner composition:
from 0.2 to 1% by weight of a phenolic biocide which is one of dichlorophene or a combination of dichlorophene with o-phenylphenol;

from an amount effective to impart film forming properties to the liquid household cleaner up to 8 wt. % of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer; and an aqueous alcoholic solvent in which the phenolic biocide and the polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymer or copolymer are dissolved, treating the solid household surface with the liquid household cleaner composition; and evaporating the aqueous alcoholic solvent to provide a clear film, wherein a ratio of the phenolic biocide to the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is selected to range from 1:0.8 to 1:3 so that a complex there between is provided which dries clear.
14. A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid medical surface which protects the solid medical surface against reinfection by microorganisms, the method comprising:
providing a liquid medical cleaner composition comprised of, based on total weight of the liquid medical cleaner composition:
from 0.1 to 3% by weight of triclosan;
from an amount effective to impart film forming properties to the medical cleaner up to 8 wt. % of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer; and an aqueous alcoholic solvent in which the triclosan and the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer are dissolved;
treating the solid medical surface with the liquid medical cleaner composition;
and evaporating the aqueous alcoholic solvent to provide a clear film, wherein a ratio of the triclosan to the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is selected to range from 1:0.8 to 1:3 so that a complex there between is provided which dries clear.
15. A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid surface which is one of a solid household surface, a food preparation surface, or medical surface and which protects the solid surface against reinfection by microorganisms, the method comprising:
providing a liquid biocidal composition which has a pH ranging from 2 to 10.0 and which is comprised of, based on total weight of the liquid biocidal composition:

from 0.1 to 5% wt % of a phenolic biocide selected from the group consisting of triclosan, dichlorophene, chlorophene, p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX), hexachlorophene, o-phenylphenol, pentachlorophenol (PCP) and bromophene;
from an amount effective to impart film forming properties to the liquid biocidal composition up to 8 wt. % of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer of vinylacetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone in which the polyvinyl pyrrolidone has a degree of polymerisation (K value) of 15 to 90 and the copolymer comprises from 20-80 wt. % of the polyvinylpyrrolidone;
at least one aqueous alcoholic solvent comprising at least one of a water soluble alkyl alcohol and an aromatic alcohol in which the phenolic biocide and the polyvinypyrrolidone polymer or copolymer are dissolved and which is present in an amount effective to at least dissolve the phenolic biocide and the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer; and at least one surfactant present in an amount which is at least effective to provide surfactant properties to the liquid biocidal composition; and water in an amount not exceeding an amount which would cause turbidity and separation of the phenolic biocide;
treating the solid surface with the liquid biocidal composition; and evaporating the aqueous alcoholic solvent to provide a clear film, wherein a ratio of the phenolic biocide to the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is selected to range from 1:0.8 to 1:3 so that a complex there between is provided which dries clear.
16. A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid household surface which protects the solid household surface against reinfection by microorganisms, the method comprising:
providing a liquid household cleaner composition which has a pH ranging from 2 to 10.0 and which is comprised of, based on total weight of the liquid household cleaner composition:
from 0.2 to 1% by weight of a phenolic biocide which is one of dichlorophene or a combination of dichlorophene with o-phenylphenol;

from an amount effective to impart film forming properties to the liquid biocidal composition up to 8 wt. % of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer of vinylacetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone in which the polyvinylpyrrolidone has a degree of polymerisation (K value) of 15 to 90 and the copolymer comprises from 20-80 wt. % of the polyvinylpyrrolidone;
at least one aqueous alcoholic solvent comprising at least one of a water soluble alkyl alcohol and an aromatic alcohol in which the phenolic biocide and the polyvinypyrrolidone polymer or copolymer are dissolved and which is present in an amount effective to at least dissolve the phenolic biocide and the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer;
at least one surfactant present in an amount which is at least effective to provide surfactant properties to the general household cleaner; and water in an amount not exceeding an amount which would cause turbidity and separation of the phenolic biocide, treating the solid household surface with the liquid household cleaner composition; and evaporating the aqueous alcoholic solvent to provide a clear film, wherein a ratio of the phenolic biocide to the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is selected to range from 1:0.8 to 1:3 so that a complex there between is provided which dries clear.
17. A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid medical surface which protects the solid medical surface against reinfection by microorganisms, the method comprising:
providing a liquid medical cleaner composition which has a pH ranging from 2 to 10.0 and which is comprised of, based on total weight of the liquid medical cleaner composition:

from 0.1 to 3.0% by weight of triclosan;
from an amount effective to impart film forming properties to the medical cleaner up to 8 wt % of a polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer of vinylacetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone in which the polyvinylpyrrolidone has a degree of polymerisation (K value) of 15 to 90 and in which the copolymer comprises from to 80 wt % of the polyvinylpyrrolidone;
at least one aqueous alcoholic solvent comprising at least one of a water soluble alkyl alcohol and an aromatic alcohol in which the triclosan and the polyvinypyrrolidone polymer or copolymer are dissolved and which is present in an amount effective to at least dissolve the triclosan and the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer; and at least one surfactant present in an amount which is at least effective to provide surfactant properties to the medical cleaner; and water in an amount not exceeding an amount which would cause turbidity and separation of the triclosan;
treating the solid medical surface with the liquid medical cleaner composition;
and evaporating the aqueous alcoholic solvent to provide a clear film, wherein a ratio of the triclosan to the polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer or copolymer is selected to range from 1:08 to 1:3 so that a complex there between is provided which dries clear.
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