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The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evapora

The invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound. The invention also pertains to a method of applying to the skin of a human a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition that comprises a quaternary ammonium compound that evaporates off the skin. The invention further pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound with additional functional ingredients. Finally, the invention pertains to a thickened rinseless hand sanitizer composition comprising a quaternary ammonium compound composed of food additive ingredients.

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What is claimed is: 1. A rinseless hand sanitizer composition consisting of: a. a quaternary ammonium compound wherein the quaternary ammonium compound exhibits antimicrobial activity; b. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise; a solvent;

What is claimed is: 1. A rinseless hand sanitizer composition consisting of: a. a quaternary ammonium compound wherein the quaternary ammonium compound exhibits antimicrobial activity; b. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise; a solvent; and d. optionally an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster, skin conditioner, drying time enhancer, dye, fragrance and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition has less than about 30 wt. % of an alcohol. 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound is selected from the group consisting of monoalkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium salts, dialkyldimethyl ammonium salts, polysubstituted quaternary ammonium salts, bis-quaternary ammonium salts, and mixtures thereof. 3. The composition of claim 2, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound is selected from the group consisting of benzalkonium chloride and benzethonium chloride. 4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the thickener is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid copolymer and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. 5. The composition of claim 1, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, and isopropanol. 6. The composition of claim 1, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound is present from about 0.01 wt. % to about 3 wt. %. 7. The composition of claim 1, wherein the thickener is present from about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. %. 8. The composition of claim 1, wherein the solvent is present from about 25 wt. % to about 99 wt. %. 9. The composition of claim 1, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound, the thickener, and the solvent are considered to be food additives. 10. A method of reducing bacteria on a user's skin comprising: a. providing a rinseless hand sanitizing composition consisting of: i. a quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound exhibits antimicrobial activity; ii. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise; iii. a solvent; and iv. optionally an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster skin conditioner, driving time enhancer, dye, fragrance, and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition has less than about 30 wt. % of an alcohol; b. applying the composition to a user's hands; and c. rubbing the composition on the user's hands, wherein at least part of the composition evaporates off of the user's hands. 11. A method of reducing bacteria on a user's hands comprising: a. providing a skin cleansing composition; b. applying the skin cleansing composition to the user's hands; c. applying water to the user's hands; d. mixing the skin cleansing composition and water together on the user's hands; e. rinsing the skin cleaning composition off of the user's hands; f. providing a hand sanitizing composition consisting of: i. a quaternary ammonium compound; ii. a thickener in an amount effective to provide a viscosity from about 200 to about 5,000 centipoise; iii. a solvent; and iv. optionally, an additional functional ingredient selected from the group consisting of pH adjuster, skin conditioner, drying time enhancer, dye, fragrance, and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition has less than 30 wt. % of an alcohol; applying the hand sanitizing composition to the user's hands; and rubbing the user's hands together, wherein at least part of the composition evaporates off of the user's hands.