| abstract |
The present invention provides a disinfecting formulation useful, for example, for cleaning and disinfecting human or animal body parts, and in particular for disinfecting human hands. The disinfecting formulation comprises alcohol including ethanol; an essential oil comprising cineole, in particular eucalyptus oil; an emollient including glycerin; and other ingredients comprising piroctone olamine, acrylic acid based polymer and 2-amino-2-methyl-l -propanol. The invention also provides methods of disinfection of human and animal body parts and methods for preparing the formulation. |