| abstract |
A hand wash having increased antibacterial efficacy is provided. A hand wash contains soap, an antibacterial agent and an amine salt. Amine salts increase the antibacterial efficacy of hand wash. Of particular interest as soap additives are amine salts obtained through the reaction of monoethanolamine and lactic acid. The amine salt is generated in situ in the soap solution. [Selection] Figure 2 |