| abstract |
A quaternary-ammonium-free composition having bactericidal activity for both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, and including (i) at least one terpene alcohol and (ii) at least one bactericidal acidic surfactant such as an alkyl polyether carboxylic acid, an alkenyl polyether carboxylic acid, an alkylaryl polyether carboxylic acid or a phosphoric ester of an alkoxylated non-ionic surfactant, particularly a phosphoric mono- or diester, in acidic or partially neutralised form. |