Abstract:
A system and technique for chem-mechanical alteration of a fluent substance upon being dispensed from a flexible-walled vessel, including: a cartridge apparatus (200) comprising a reaction chamber (215) within a housing connected in-line and downstream from an exit port of the vessel (230) into which the fluent substance had been filled for transport. The reaction chamber (215) is oriented for feed of the fluent substance through the chamber upon being dispensed from the vessel (230). The reaction chamber (215) comprises a media at least a portion of which is adapted to aid in the chem-mechanical alteration. This alteration may be by: purification by extraction of at least one contaminant within the fluent substance upon passing the fluent substance over the media; employing an enzymic agent to expedite a biochemical reaction occurring within the reaction chamber; employing an enzymic agent to expedite a biochemical reaction occurring within the reaction chamber;,employing an inorganic catalyst to expedite an inorganic reaction occurring within the reaction chamber, activating a component of the fluent substances by way of radiation emitted from a radiation source directed at the reaction chamber; deactivating a component of the fluent substance by way of radiation emitted from a radiation source directed at the reaction chamber (215); and infusing a gas into the fluent substance as it passes through the reaction chamber (215).
Abstract:
Methods have been developed for incorporation of peracid compounds and related compositions into a non-aqueous medium. The peracid incorporated into the non-aqueous medium is stable and keeps its chemical and antimicrobial activity for extended durations. The non-aqueous medium may be removed just prior to or during application of the peracid.
Abstract:
A method of storing a fluent substance within a plastic vessel halogenated to an extent effective to reduce an amount of at least one extractable material transferred from said plastic vessel to said contained fluent substance.
Abstract:
The present invention provides α-keto peracids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto peracids are useful as antimicrobial agents.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a-keto peracids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, a-keto peracids are useful as antimicrobial agents.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for producing a non α-keto peracid that has lower toxicity and lower corrosivity. The present embodiments also provide methods and compositions for reducing microbes on a surface, methods and compositions for preventing and reducing infectious vegetative bacteria on a substrate, and methods and compositions for treating a wound. In particular, compositions of the invention provide for a mixture of an α-keto peracid and a non α-keto peracid that works synergistically to reduce microbes on a surface, to prevent vegetative bacteria on a surface and to heal a wound in animals or humans.
Abstract:
Methods have been developed for incorporation of peracid compounds and related compositions into a non-aqueous medium. The peracid incorporated into the non-aqueous medium is stable and keeps its chemical and antimicrobial activity for extended durations. The non-aqueous medium may be removed just prior to or during application of the peracid.
Abstract:
Methods have been developed for incorporation of a peracid compound into or on wound application matrices, such as bandages or dressings, and other matrices which will favorably impact wound healing and help eliminate microbial infection. The peracid compound comprises a base compound that is metabolically pertinent to wound healing, the oxidized form of the base compound (a peracid), and an appropriate oxidizer, such as hydrogen peroxide. In addition, other excipients with wound healing potential, such as esters of the base compound, may be added to the peracid compound. The combination peracid-wound application matrices can be used to disinfect and heal various wound types with designed time release of the peracid compound.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions comprising peroxy α-ketocarboxylic acid and methods for using the same. In some particular embodiments, compositions of the invention also include α-ketoesters.
Abstract:
The present invention provides α-keto alkylperacids and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, α-keto alkylperacids are useful as antimicrobial agents.