Claims
- 1. A method for disinfecting a non-human object comprising: subjecting said object contaminated with virus to contact with an antiviral solution of a thiosulfate salt and at least one thiosulfate complex salt of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silver, copper and zinc in water, an alcohol or a mixed solution of water and an alcohol, and suppressing growth of said virus.
- 2. The method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the total amount of said thiosulfate salt and thiosulfate complex salt is 1-10 grams for 100 ml of the solution.
- 3. An antiviral disinfection liquid comprising: a solution of a thiosulfate salt and at least one thiosulfate complex salt of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silver, copper and zinc in water, an alcohol or a mixed solution of water and an alcohol.
- 4. The antiviral disinfection liquid in accordance with claim 3, wherein the total amount of said thiosulfate salt and thiosulfate complex salt is 1-10 grams for 100 ml of the solution.
Priority Claims (3)
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4-275706 |
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4-348113 |
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5-006410 |
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/420,182, filed Apr. 11, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,516,519, which is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/134,124, filed Oct. 8, 1993, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,429,819.
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Divisions (2)
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