| abstract |
Compositions for antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, fungicidal and sporicidal applications comprise a mixture of alkyl betaine and alkyl amine oxide components together with a protonating agent. The compositions are particularly effective in the treatment and elimination of microorganisms in planktonic cell form as well as in sessile cell form in biofilms. The compositions may be applied in the form of sprays and foams as well as in liquid forms, as a solution or as a balm, as the sole active ingredient or with other active ingredients together with carriers or diluents. |