US Patent 9701931 Environmentally preferred antimicrobial compositions

Provided are antimicrobial compositions that include peracid compositions. The peracid compositions have increased shelf life and storage stability. The antimicrobial compositions can be formulated into a hard surface disinfectant composition that includes a hydrogen peroxide generator, a peracetic acid catalyst, a slow hydrolyzing acid and optionally a carboxylic acid, where the ratio between the hydrogen peroxide generator and the peracetic acid catalyst is from about 1.5:1 to about 3:1 respectively.