Abstract: A composition which includes a) ferulic acid ethyl ester and b) one, two or more aryl alkanols. The combination of components a) and b) has an antimicrobial effect on products such as cosmetics.

Abstract: A composition which includes a) ferulic acid ethyl ester and b) one, two or more aryl alkanols. The combination of components a) and b) has an antimicrobial effect on products such as cosmetics.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion which includes a mixture composed of the active ingredients carbendazime, 2-(thiocyanomethylthio)-benzothiazole and 2-methylthio-4-t-butyl-amino-6-cyclopropylamino-s-triazine. Further active ingredients with algicidal or fungicidal effect can optionally be present in the dispersion. The dispersion can be used for the fungicidal and algistatic finishing of paints, varnishes and plasters.

Abstract: A preservative, for compositions having an aqueous phase, comprisinga) 5 to 60% by weight of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of benzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, sorbic acid, undecylenic acid and dehydracetic acid or their mixtures including their sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, ammonium and ethanolamine saltsb) 10 to 95% by weight of alcohols of the general formulae I, II or III ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, an n-alkyl, iso-alkyl or alkoxy radical having 1 to 3 C atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen or a CH.sub.3 -- or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 -- radical and n has the value of 3 or 4, andc) 0.1 to 20% by weight of one or more poly(hexa-methylenebiguanide) salts of the general formula ##STR2## in which Z represents hydrochloride, acetate, lactate, benzoate, propionate, 4-hydroxybenzoate, sorbate or salicylate; and n has the value of 4 to 6, in combination in a customary carrier or solvent.

Abstract: A skin antiseptic and hand disinfectant composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a glycerol monoalkyl ether is a glycerol 1-C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 alkyl ether and an aliphatic C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl alcohol.

Abstract: Deodorant compositions comprise glycerin monoalkyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a branched or unbranched C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkyl in combination with other deodorant ingredients. Preferably R is C.sub.8 to C.sub.12 alkyl; more particularly, C.sub.8 alkyl; and most preferably, 2-ethylhexyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid preparation containing 1,2-benzoisothiazoline-3-one (BIT) and amines and optionally containing additional solvents and common additives, and containing as amine one or more amines having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight-chained or branched alkyl or alkylene radical having 10 to 14 C atoms; n+m has a value of 4 to 12 and neither n nor m can be zero. The liquid composition, in an amount of at least 0.05 to 0.3% (by weight), can be used in products which contain water or can be diluted with water such as dispersions of synthetic materials, emulsion paints, adhesives, paper-coating materials, textile softening agents, sizing agents, surfactants, detergents, cleaning and polishing agents, spinning baths, coolants or metal working fluids, leather auxiliaries, and silicone and bitumen emulsions, as agent against material destruction caused by microbes.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition for preserving products or systems containing an aqueous phase comprising from 10 to 60% by weight or tert.-butyl hydroperoxide, from 3 to 50% by weight of a monophenylglycol ether of formulas I or II herein, and the remainder a diluent which is water, an organic solvent or a mixture of water and organic solvent; and a method of use of the antimicrobial composition. The antimicrobial composition may additionally include up to about 20% by weight of a biocide selected from certain non-halogenated phenols, certain heterocyclic compounds and guanidine, phthalimide and urea derivatives.