abstract |
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to novel antimicrobial systems containing a water-soluble, non-ionic pyrethione derivative known chemically as the magnesium sulfate adduct of 2,2'-dithiohis-pyridine-1,1'-dioxide (referred to hereinafter as "the magnesium sulfate adduct") and a water soluble zinc salt. The antimicrobial systems of this invention may be incorporated in various useful therapeutic and cleansing compositions such, for example, as surgical scrub compositions, skin disinfectants, mouthwashes, deodorants, hospital cleaners, etc. |