| abstract |
The invention disclosed in this application relates to a synergistic antimicrobial composition containing triclosan and at least one functionalized hydrocarbon and / or mixtures containing such functionalized hydrocarbons. The ratio of Triclosan to that of the functionalized hydrocarbon and / or mixtures containing such functionalized hydrocarbons may be in the range of 1 :5 - 1:100. The composition of the present invention is useful as an antimicrobial composition which includes, but not limited to, hair care, skin care, oral care, surface cleaning and similar compositions used to cleanse and / or treat any living or non-living surface. |