Abstract: The present invention provides for dilute aqueous hypohalite solutions stabilized against decomposition catalyzed by copper ions present in said solution containing a small amount of a multidentate heteroaromatic stabilizer compound including the general structure selected from: ##STR1## wherein Ar is comprised of carbon or carbon and nitrogen atoms sufficient to form a 5 or 6 membered aromatic ring or at least one other ring condensed with said 5 or 6 membered aromatic ring, X is selected from the group consisting of nitrogen or carbon which form part of an aromatic ring structure and oxygen, and Y is nitrogen or carbon which form part of an aromatic ring structure.This invention also provides stable hypohalite-containing aqueous bleach, detergent and disinfectant formulations which retain hypohalite stability even after further dilution with copper-contaminated water.

Abstract: Dentifrice formulations having improved stability against discoloration upon aging comprising an unsaturated aldehyde flavoring agent selected from the group consisting of cinnamic aldehyde and citral and about 0.1-5% of a terpene or sesquiterpene color stabilizer characterized by trisubstituted double bonds and preferably selected from the group consisting of limonene and essential oils rich in limonene such as citrus oils, ocimene, caryophyllene and clove sesquiterpenes, myrcene, terpene derivatives thereof such as citronellyl acetate, and mixtures thereof, in a dental vehicle free of oxidizing agents such as peracids and salts thereof and maintained at a pH below 8.5 and preferably acid to slightly alkaline (about 5-7.5).

Abstract: Dentifrice formulations having improved stability against discoloration upon aging comprising an unsaturated aldehyde flavoring agent selected from the group consisting of cinnamic aldehyde and citral and an effective amount in excess of 5% and preferably about 10-45% of a color stabilizer selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol and mixtures thereof, in a dental vehicle free of oxidizing agents such as peracids and salts thereof and maintained at a pH below 8.5 and preferably acid to slightly alkaline (about 5-7.5).

Abstract: Heavy metal salts of 2-amino derivatives of 6-mercaptopyridine-1-oxide, including 2-acylamino- and 2-alkoxycarbonylamino-6-mercaptopyridine-1-oxide, having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent composition, shampoos, hair dressings, disinfectants, preservatives and the like.

Abstract: Disulfide of amino-containing mercaptopyridine-1-oxide having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressings, disinfectants, preservatives and the like.

Abstract: Novel pyridazine-2-oxide derivatives inclusive of 3-mercaptopyridazine-2-oxides, disulfides thereof, metal salts thereof, and 3-(2-oxopyridazinyl)isothiouronium compounds having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressing and the like.

Abstract: Novel pyridazine-2-oxide derivatives inclusive of 3-mercaptopyridazine-2-oxides, disulfides thereof, metal salts thereof and 3-(2-oxopyridazinyl)isothiouronium compounds having particular utility as antimicrobial agents per se and in skin cleansing detergent compositions, shampoos, hair dressing and the like.