| abstract |
An aqueous disinfecting and cleaning composition which exhibits reduced irritancy which comprises,<BR> ```a disinfecting effective amount of a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties;<BR> ```0.01 - 10%wt. of a nonionic surfactant compound which is based on a polymeric alkylene oxide block copolymer;<BR> ```a mitigating effective amount of a benzoate compound;<BR> ```0.1 - 10%wt. of a further nonionic surfactant;<BR> ```0 - 3%wt. of a polymeric cationic surfactant based on a polyquaternary ammonium salt;<BR> ```0 - 3%wt. of a builder;<BR> ```optionally, minor amounts of up to about 5%wt. of one or more conventional additives particularly coloring agents, fragrances and fragrance solubilizers, viscosity modifying agents such as thickeners, pH adjusting agents and pH buffers including organic and inorganic salts; and, water to form 100%wt. |