Sustained water treatment in dental equipment

Details Sustained water treatment in dental equipment Sustained water treatment in dental equipment

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Hoey, Betsey Morrison (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Chemical treatment

C252S175000, C252S186100, C422S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07033511

ABSTRACT:
An antimicrobial composition, methods of making the composition, and methods of using the composition. The composition comprises a substantially dry mixture of effective amounts of one or more quaternary ammonium compounds, one or more oxidizing agents, and one or more antimicrobial metallic compounds, such as silver-containing compounds. The composition is primarily directed to the sustained treatment of dental unit water.

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