| abstract |
The present invention relates to a novel antimicrobial composition and method comprising any of the C1-C4 monohydric alcohol esters of C8 to C22 fatty acids, and most preferably the C1-C4 monohydric alcohol esters of C8 to C12 fatty acids, namely, caprylic, capric, and lauric fatty acids. Specifically the invention is related to a composition and method to disinfect various surfaces and substrates including the surfaces of food products, animal and human tissue and appendages, inanimate objects of various compositions, and also enclosed spaces. The invention can be incorporated into various media including liquids, gels, powders, paints, sealants, and the like and can be in the form of emulsions including nanoemulsions. |