| abstract |
Compositions comprising a combination of silver dihydrogen citrate and a second antimicrobial compound are provided. The second antibacterial compound can be quaternary ammonia, an oxidant, or a halogen compound (eg, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). The method using the antibacterial composition provides an excellent antibacterial effect. The application also provides a method of imparting an antimicrobial effect to a substrate. The method includes the step of applying an antimicrobial composition to a substrate. The antimicrobial composition comprises a member of the group consisting of silver dihydrogen citrate, citric acid and quaternary ammonium compounds, oxidizing agents and halogen compounds. |