MacDonald, John Gavin,Martin, Stephanie M.,Do, Bao Trong
申请号：
AU2008334327
公开号：
AU2008334327B2
申请日:
2008.09.12
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
A wipe that includes a bacteriostatic agent that contains cations having an affinityfor the negatively charged cell walls of bacteria is provided. The affinity ofthe bacteriostatic agent for the bacteria allows the wipe to capture bacteria,thereby removing them from a surface and also inhibiting their spread to othersurfaces that may contact the wipe. Of particular advantage, the bacteriostaticagent may help protect against the spread or infection of pathogens without theuse of chemicals, such as antiseptics or antibiotics. Still further, the wipeof the present invention also contains a solvatochromatic indicator that undergoesa color change in the presence of a broad spectrum of bacteria. Thus, when the wipecaptures bacteria, the indicator undergoes a color change that signals to theuser that the wipe is functioning properly. The lack of a color change may likewiseprovide the user with the assurance that the area is generally free of bacteriaand clean.
