Compositions for controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a product, material or medium comprising synergistically effective amounts of halogenated acetophenones, such as 2-bromo-4-hydroxyacetophenone, and at least one organic acid, its salt or ester are disclosed. Methods to control the growth of microorganisms and prevent spoilage caused by microorganisms with the use of the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
This is a division of application Ser. No. 08/664,543, filed Jun. 17, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,654,330, which was a division of application Ser. No. 08/468,662, filed Jun. 6, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,527,826; which was a division of application Ser. No. 08/186,917, filed Jan. 27, 1994, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,441,981.
The invention is directed to a biocidal composition for inhibition fungal, bacterial and algae growth which comprises a mixture of tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and 3-iodo-2-propynly butyl carbamate.
The invention is directed to a biocidal composition for inhibiting fungal and algae growth which comprises a mixture of tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and N-cyclopropyl-N'(1,1 -dimethylethyl)-6-(methylthio)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dismine.
Antimicrobial formulations, which may be essentially free of an antimicrobial active, comprising one or more proton donating agents and an alkyl phosphate anionic surfactant comprising a mono alkyl phosphate having the chemical structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a saturated or unsaturated straight chain or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, x is a number from 0 to about 20, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from hydrogen, an alkali metal, or an alkanol amine, are provided and described herein. The formulations may be incorporated into wet wipes or various other personal care items such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue or feminine care products, or may be incorporated into lotions or soaps which may be applied directly to the skin. The antimicrobial formulations of the present invention have been found to have surprisingly high activity against numerous bacteria and other microorganisms.
