Abstract:
Compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) where R and R' are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R" is a moiety selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) a halogen atom selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, and I, and (c) a nitro group, or the hydrochloride salt of said compound; and at least one preservative are disclosed which are synergistically effective compared to the respective components alone in controlling and/or reducing the growth of microorganisms in or on a material or medium. Methods to control and/or reduce the growth of microorganisms and prevent spoilage caused by microorganisms with the use of the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Synergistic compositions for inhibiting microbial growth contain synergistic mixtures including 2-(2-bromo-2-nitroethenyl)furan (''BNEF'') and a compound selected from the group consisting of beta-nitrostyrene (''NS''), beta-bromo-beta-nitrostyrene (''BNS''), methylchloro/isothiazolone (''IZN''), methylenebisthiocyanate (''MBT''), 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (''DBNPA''), 2-bromo-2-bromomethyl-glutaronitrile (''BBMGN''), alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (''ADBAC''), and beta-nitrovinyl furan (''NVF''). The synergistic compositions are effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria, algae and fungi. An antimicrobial composition comprising the synergistic mixture and a carrier is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Small animal litter comprises an absorbent material containing an odour-reducing quantity of an aliphatic halo-nitro-bactericide such as those available under the Tradenames Bronopol, Bronidox or Myacide.