Ternary Nonionic Surfactant Detergent for Rapid Virus Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current alcohol-based detergents used for COVID-19 virus removal cause skin irritation and have limited effectiveness in quickly dissolving the phospholipid membrane of the virus, leaving a risk of residual virus survival.
Innovation Solution
A detergent composition comprising 10-30% octylphenol ethoxylate, 0.1-5% 2-ethylhexyl alcohol ethoxylate, 0.1-5% ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, and a balanced water mixture, with a neutral pH of 6.5-7, effectively binds and dissolves the phospholipid membrane of the corona virus without harming bacteria or causing skin irritation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If alcohol-based detergents are used to dissolve the phospholipid membrane of the virus, then the virus envelope is destroyed, but skin irritation occurs and the process takes too much time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the detergent by using a specific ternary combination of nonionic surfactants (octylphenol ethoxylate, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol ethoxylate, and ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer) with controlled HLB values and molecular structures. This parameter change allows the detergent to effectively dissolve the phospholipid membrane while being gentle on skin, resolving the contradiction between effectiveness and skin irritation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a composite detergent system combining three different nonionic surfactants with complementary properties. The combination of octylphenol ethoxylate (strong solubilizing power), 2-ethylhexyl alcohol ethoxylate (gentle on skin), and ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer (emulsifying and stabilizing) creates a synergistic effect that achieves both high virus inactivation and skin friendliness.
2Reliability
If alcohol-based detergents are used to kill the virus, then the envelope is melted, but it takes a certain amount of time for the virus to die completely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the chemical parameters of the detergent to enhance the speed of phospholipid membrane dissolution. The specific nonionic surfactant combination with optimized concentrations and molecular weights accelerates the disruption of the viral envelope, reducing the time required for complete virus inactivation while maintaining effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional chemical components are added to alcohol-based detergents for moisturizing and sterilizing, then skin care functions are improved, but stability is compromised when irritation persists
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the formulation parameters by using a ternary surfactant system with balanced HLB values and compatible molecular structures. This combination provides inherent skin moisturizing properties and formulation stability without requiring additional chemical additives, thus maintaining stability even when skin irritation occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite detergent formulation where three nonionic surfactants work synergistically to provide both cleaning and skin care functions. The combination ensures formulation stability and skin compatibility without the need for additional stabilizing agents or moisturizers that could compromise stability under irritation conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The composition achieves a 99.99% removal of corona virus in 30 seconds with no skin toxicity, maintaining a neutral pH and preserving beneficial bacteria, suitable for various cleaning tasks.
Implementation Method 1
a detergent composition capable of effectively removing a corona virus... comprising a ternary combination of nonionic surfactants... effectively binds and dissolves the phospholipid membrane of the corona virus
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AI summary
A detergent composition may include 10 to 30% by weight of octylphenol ethoxylate, 0.1 to 5% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol ethoxylate, 0.1 to 5% by weight of ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, and the balance of water, based on a total 100% by weight of the composition. The detergent composition may have an excellent virus removal effect in which more than 99.99% of corona virus is removed in 30 seconds. At the same time, provided is a safe detergent composition which has selective properties of not killing various bacteria, and satisfies skin hypoallergenic properties. In addition, the detergent composition is used for various purposes, such as removal of corona virus, removal of oil stains, removal of kitchen dirt, bathroom cleaning, cleaning of mechanical equipment and parts, and removal of oil stains on clothes, and exhibits excellent cleaning ability.