Method to clean and decontaminate animal carcasses using alkaline thioglycolate-containing compound

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11700860
APP PUB NO 20200100510A1
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16580586

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Compositions and methods for cleaning and decontaminating animal carcasses are disclosed. The compositions comprise a mud ball remover having a thioglycolate salt and a base and an antimicrobial agent effective to remove mud balls and reduce microbial contamination of a hide surface at ambient temperatures. The methods comprise cleaning and decontaminating an animal carcass by applying the disclosed compositions onto the surface of the animal carcass to soften and loosen foreign debris attached to the carcass followed by mechanically removing the foreign debris while preserving the integrity and quality of the hide byproduct and resulting leather articles.

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE S W WASHINGTON DC 20250

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Liu, Cheng Kung Maple Glen, US 2 0
Long,, III Wilbert Philadelphia, US 2 0
Sarker, Majher I Hatfield, US 6 2

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