| abstract |
This invention relates to an anti-microbial composition comprising: (i) a compound of formula: [N(CH 3 ) 3 Q 2 ] + Y - (C 2 ) wherein Q 2 has structure –(CH 2 ) a NHC(O)(CH 2 ) b CHCH 2 , wherein a + b is an integer of from 8 to 18, provided that a and b are each independently an integer of from 1 to 9, wherein Y - is a halide anion, alkylsulphate, sulphonate, saccharinate, or bicarbonate, or a mixture of compounds of formula (C 2 ); (ii) at least one anti-microbial quaternary ammonium compound and chlorhexidine or a chlorhexidine salt; and (i) a polar solvent. In particular, the invention relates to anti-microbial compositions that can be used on skin. |