Disposable premoistened wipe containing an antimicrobial protease inhibitor
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
- Publication Date
- 2001-12-05
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
Abstract
Description
field of invention
[0001] The present invention relates to disposable premoistened wipes, and more particularly, the present invention relates to disposable premoistened wipes comprising antimicrobial protease inhibitors effective against harmful fecal microorganisms and proteases. Background of the invention
[0002] Pre-moistened wipes are well known in the art. Such wipes are also known as "wet wipes", "baby wipes" and "towelettes". Pre-moistened wipes comprise a nonwoven fibrous substrate that is wetted with a liquid prior to use. The substrate may comprise various combinations of cellulosic fibers, synthetic polymer fibers such as polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, and the like. The substrate may also include a binder to hold the fibers together. The substrate is usually wetted with a liquid such as water. Liquids may include various other ingredients such as wetting or wetting agents, emollients, surfactants, emulsifiers, pH adjusters, fragrances, powders, and...