A method for forming a composition that includes mixing an antimicrobially active botanical oil (e.g., thymol, carvacrol, etc.) and a modified starch polymer within a melt blending device (e.g., extruder) is provided. Unlike the problems associated with proteins, the use of starch polymers allows fo
A method for forming a composition that includes mixing an antimicrobially active botanical oil (e.g., thymol, carvacrol, etc.) and a modified starch polymer within a melt blending device (e.g., extruder) is provided. Unlike the problems associated with proteins, the use of starch polymers allows for a greater degree of flexibility in the processing conditions and is still able to achieve good properties in the resulting composition. The present inventors have also discovered that a plasticizer may be employed to facilitate melt processing of the starch, as well as to enhance the ability of the botanical oil to flow into the internal structure of the starch where it can be retained in a stable manner. The composition is also typically generally free of solvents. In this manner, the starch will not generally disperse before use and prematurely release the botanical oil. Due to the water sensitivity of the modified starch, however, it may be subsequently dispersed by moisture when it is desired to release the botanical oil.
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1. A wipe comprising a melt-processed antimicrobial composition, the melt-processed antimicrobial composition comprising: at least one monoterpene phenol in an amount of from about 0.01 wt. % to about 25 wt. %,at least one hydroxyalkyl starch in an amount of from about 30 wt. % to about 95 wt. %, th
1. A wipe comprising a melt-processed antimicrobial composition, the melt-processed antimicrobial composition comprising: at least one monoterpene phenol in an amount of from about 0.01 wt. % to about 25 wt. %,at least one hydroxyalkyl starch in an amount of from about 30 wt. % to about 95 wt. %, the hydroxyalkyl starch comprising amylose and amylopectin, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the at least one hydroxyalkyl starch ranges from about 5,000,000 grams per mole to about 25,000,000 grams per mole, andat least one plasticizer in amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 40 wt. %;the wipe further comprising a fibrous material on which the melt-processed antimicrobial composition is applied,wherein the melt-processed antimicrobial composition is in the form of particles having an average size of from about 100 to about 600 micrometers in which all components of the melt-processed antimicrobial composition have been dispersively melt blended together; andwhereupon contact with an aqueous solution, the at least one hydroxyalkyl starch is capable of being dispersed to release the monoterpene phenol. 2. The wipe of claim 1, wherein the at least one monoterpene phenol comprises thymol, carvacrol, or a mixture thereof. 3. The wipe of claim 1, wherein the at least one plasticizer comprises a polyhydric alcohol. 4. The wipe of claim 3, wherein the at least one polyhydric alcohol comprises glycerol. 5. The wipe of claim 1, wherein the at least one monoterpene phenol constitutes from about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of the composition, the at least one hydroxyalkyl starch constitutes from about 40 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, and the at least one plasticizer constitutes from about 1 wt % to about 35 wt. % of the composition. 6. The wipe of claim 1, wherein the composition is generally free of solvents. 7. The wipe of claim 1, wherein the fibrous material contains absorbent fibers. 8. The wipe of claim 7, wherein the fibrous material is a composite of absorbent fibers and synthetic thermoplastic fibers. 9. A method for removing bacteria from a surface, the method comprising: contacting the surface with a wipe that comprises a fibrous material on which a melt-processed antimicrobial composition is applied, the melt-processed antimicrobial composition comprisingat least one monoterpene phenol in an amount of from about 0.01 wt. % to about 25 wt. %,at least one hydroxyalkyl starch in an amount of from about 30 wt. % to about 95 wt. %, the hydroxyalkyl starch comprising amylose and amylopectin, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the at least one hydroxyalkyl starch ranges from about 5,000,000 grams per mole to about 25,000,000 grams per mole, andat least one plasticizer in amount of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 40 wt. %,wherein the composition is in the form of particles having an average size of from about 100 to about 600 micrometers in which all components of the composition have been dispersively melt blended together; andapplying an aqueous solution to the composition, thereby dispersing the hydroxyalkyl starch and releasing the at least one monoterpene phenol. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least one plasticizer comprises a polyhydric alcohol. 11. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least one plasticizer comprises an aliphatic carboxylic acid. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein the concentration of the at least one monoterpene phenol released in the aqueous solution is from about 0.2 wt. % to about 10 wt. %. 13. The method of claim 9, wherein the aqueous solution contains an acid. 14. The method of claim 9, wherein the concentration of the at least one monoterpene phenol released in the aqueous solution is greater than 0.1 wt. %. 15. The wipe of claim 1, wherein the concentration of the at least one monoterpene phenol released in the aqueous solution is greater than 0.1 wt. %. 16. The wipe of claim 1, the melt-processed composition having a melt viscosity from about 1 to about 100 Pascal seconds at a temperature of 160° C. and a shear rate of 1000 sec−1 and having a melt flow index (190° C., 2.16 kg) from about 0.05 to about 50 grams per 10 minutes. 17. The method of claim 9, the melt-processed composition having a melt viscosity from about 1 to about 100 Pascal seconds at a temperature of 160° C. and a shear rate of 1000 sec−1 and having a melt flow index (190° C., 2.16 kg) from about 0.05 to about 50 grams per 10 minutes.
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