Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which comprise one or more glycerol ethers together with one or more diol/diols and/or polyol/polyols. As a result, as well as good microbicidal effectiveness, whitening is reduced or avoided, drying-out of the skin is prevented, the moisture content is regulated and the skin is regressed to an adequate extent.

Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl)glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid concentrate for the preservation of cosmetic an pharmaceutical prod nets which comprises 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), at least on liquid carrier selected from the group consisting of: polyvalent alcohols, glycol esters and glycol ethers, and at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: formic acid, formic acid salts, and format esters, and comprising no additional carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of: benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydroacetic acid and 10-undecylenic acid and a salt thereof being present.

Abstract: A liquid, cold-temperature-stabilized preservative is based on carbendazim or a salt thereof, which includes, as low-temperature stabilizer, at least one aromatic alcohol and/or at least one aromatic glycol ether and/or a pyrrolidone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid concentrate for the preservation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products which comprises 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), at least one liquid carrier selected from the group consisting of: polyvalent alcohols, glycol esters and glycol ethers, and at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: formic acid, formic acid salts, and formate esters, and comprising no additional carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of: benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydroacetic acid and 10-undecylenic acid and a salt thereof being present.

Abstract: The invention relates to microbicidal preparations which comprise a) at least one of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and its derivatives, b) at least one of 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide, its salts and derivatives and c) at least one alkalinizing agent, or which are prepared by mixing components a) to c), where the preparations have a pH of at least 11. The preparations are characterized by the fact that they are clear and storage-stable, and they are suitable for use as preservatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a concentrate for cleaning and disinfection which comprises (i) one or more alkyl alcohol alkoxylates, (ii) one or more formaldehyde donor compounds, (iii) optionally one or more biocidal, in particular fungicidal, active ingredient(s), (iv) optionally one or more glycols and (v) optionally up to 10% by weight of water. Concentrates according to the invention can be formulated with a high content of formaldehyde donor compound without an undesired formaldehyde odour arising.

Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl) glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: Cooling lubricant (concentrate or solution) comprising a cooling lubricant base based on mineral and/or synthetic oil and preservative comprising (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C3 to C24 alkyl)glyceryl ethers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preservative comprising at least one isothiazolone, at least one quaternary ammonium compound, and at least one stabilizer selected from the group of sulphite salts, hydrogen sulphite salts, sulphite-releasing compounds and hydrogen-sulphite-releasing compounds, the presence of algicidal triazine being ruled out. The preservative inhibits the growth of fungi, algae and bacteria on or in alkaline coating compositions. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the preservative, to its use in a coating composition, and to the preserved composition.

Abstract: Microbicidal composition for product preservation, including a microbicidal composition which comprises a) at least one formaldehyde donor compound and b) at least one antioxidant chosen from gallic esters, phenol derivatives, L-ascorbic acid, and salts and derivatives thereof, and tocopherols and derivatives thereof, and to the use thereof for the preservation of technical products, for example fuels and lubricants.

Abstract: A liquid, cold-temperature-stabilized preservative is based on carbendazim or a salt thereof, which includes, as low-temperature stabilizer, at least one aromatic alcohol and/or at least one aromatic glycol ether and/or a pyrrolidone.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a bactericide selected from formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing compounds in a composition for controlling mycobacteria, for example in a cooling lubricant.

Abstract: A liquid, cold-temperature-stabilized preservative is based on carbendazim or a salt thereof, which includes, as low-temperature stabilizer, at least one aromatic alcohol and/or at least one aromatic glycol ether and/or a pyrrolidone.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preserving articles. A preservation composition is made of isothiazolone and a condensation product which includes glycol, urea, and formaldehyde. The composition does not include 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazolone, 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which comprise a combination a) of one or more glycerol monoalkyl ether(s) of the general formula R—O—CH2—CHOH—CH2OH in which R is a branched or unbranched C3-C18-alkyl group, where the alkyl group can be substituted by one or more hydroxyl and/or C1-C4-alkoxy group(s) and/or the alkyl chain can be interrupted by up to four oxygen atoms, with b) an antioxidant or two or more antioxidants as stabilizer(s), the simultaneous presence of phosphocholines and phosphocholine derivatives being excluded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which comprise a combination a) of one or more glycerol monoalkyl ether(s) of the general formula R—O—CH2—CHOH—CH2OH in which R is a branched or unbranched C3-C18-alkyl group, where the alkyl group can be substituted by one or more hydroxyl and/or C1-C4-alkoxy group(s) and/or the alkyl chain can be interrupted by up to four oxygen atoms, with b) an antioxidant or two or more antioxidants as stabilizer(s), the simultaneous presence of phosphocholines and phosphocholine derivatives being excluded.

Abstract: A method of use and a composition with reduced formaldehyde and amine emissions. The composition contains an N-formal, an emission reducing additive, and monoethylene glycol. The emission reducing additive may be urea, a urea derivative, an amino acid, guanidine, or a guanidine derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer composition which comprises (a) one or more 1- or 2-(C1- to C24-alkyl) glycerol ethers (glycerol monoalkyl ethers) and (b) a mixture of at least two different aromatic alcohols (b1, b2) chosen from the groups of i) aryloxyalkanols, ii) arylalkanols and iii) oligoalkanol aryl ethers, where the two different aromatic alcohols belong to different groups i), ii) and iii).

Abstract: Stable microbicidal compositions for industrial products which comprise a) at least one bactericidal N-formal, b) at least one fungicide and c) at least one stabilizer.