Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the co-encapsulation of biocidally active ingredients in a clay mineral, the process comprising the step of bringing the clay mineral into contact with a biocidally active nitrogen compound that contains at least one hydrocarbon group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and at the same time or subsequently with at least one biocidally active compound selected from the group consisting of 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one, 3-iodopropenylbutyl-carbamate and tetrahis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate. And the use of such encapsulated product in water based paints, coatings and varnishes.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for stabilising an aqueous mineral preparation comprising a step of adding at least one aldehyde-containing and/or aldehyde-releasing and/or phenolic and/or isothiazoline biocide to said aqueous mineral preparation.

Abstract: There is provided an ink composition which at least contains a first color material and a second color material, in which the first color material is a compound represented by Formula (A-I) described in the specification, and the second color material is at least one compound selected from a compound represented by Formula (B-I) described in the specification and a compound represented by Formula (B-V) described in the specification.

Abstract: A composition containing unique particles of copper pyrithione wherein greater than 20 wt % to 90 wt % of the particles have a particle size of greater than 10 microns, as determined by laser light scattering using a particle size distribution analyzer, and wherein the particles are flat acicular needle-shaped is described herein. Also described herein is an antifouling paint containing the copper pyrithione and a method of making the composition and antifouling paint.

Abstract: Compositions having a plurality of nanoparticles and nano-sheets are disclosed. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Biocidal compositions and their use in aqueous media, such as metalworking fluids, the compositions comprising a biocidal agent; and a non-biocidal primary amino alcohol compound of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Wood is treated with at least one photocatalytically degradable organic substance, organic compound or at least one biocide to reduce the contamination by organic substances, organic compounds and/or biocides from wood or wood-base materials into the immediate surroundings, in particular in closed spaces. The wood treatment agent contains at least one photocatalyst which brings about the degradation of the at least one organic substance, organic compound and/or the at least one biocide. The application/introduction of the at least one photocatalyst to or into the wood can take place together with or after the introduction of the wood preservation agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to compounds and methods for controlling algal growth, for example, in bodies of water or surfaces exposed to algae. Provided are compounds having algicidal activities and methods of use of these compounds as well as formulations and compositions comprising the compound having algicidal activities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing zinc ester functional polymer and particulate copper pyrithione, wherein the particles have an average aspect ratio within a range of from about 8 to about 15, where the zinc ester functional polymer and the copper pyrithione are obtained by reacting an acid functional polymer with zinc pyrithione and a copper salt or a copper carboxylate. Also disclosed is an antifouling coating containing such a composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including at least one spinosyn active material. These compositions provide protection to surfaces coated or impregnated therewith from attachment of various biofouling organisms. Compositions include, for example, paint, varnish, and sealant formulations.

Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an electrophile containing biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including at least one spinosyn active material. These compositions provide protection to surfaces coated or impregnated therewith from attachment of various biofouling organisms. Compositions include, for example, paint, varnish, and sealant formulations.

Abstract: A fixer composition is disclosed herein. An example of the fixer composition includes from about 5 wt % to about 25 wt % of a co-solvent, from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a calcium salt, from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.6 wt % of a sulfonated chelating agent, and a balance of water.

Abstract: An ecologically compatible anti-microbial-adhesion agent is described, which is particularly suitable for use in anti-fouling paints, preferably for boats, characterized in that it comprises a compound selected from eugenol, vanillin, benzaldehyde substituted with one or two substituents selected from the groups —OH (hydroxy) and —OCH3 (methoxy), or any combination thereof. An anti-fouling paint is also described, particularly for boats, comprising the anti-microbial-adhesion agent mentioned above and other components selected from conventional biocides, solvents, resins, pigments, charges and fillings, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising an isothiazolin-3-one, such as 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, a zinc compound selected from zinc salts, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or combinations thereof, a pyrithione salt or pyrithione acid, and a surfactant selected from the group consisting of (i) an anionic surfactant having a sulfate or sulfonate moiety attached to a straight or branched chain containing from about 10 to about 18 atoms at the backbone of the chain, (ii) an anionic surfactant being an alkylaryl sulfonic acid or salt thereof wherein the alkyl portion contains from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms, and the aryl portion contains a benzyl or substituted benzyl group, and combinations thereof. This composition is particularly effective in preventing the growth of various microorganisms in mineral slurries such as aqueous calcium carbonate slurries.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for stabilising an aqueous mineral preparation comprising a step of adding at least one aldehyde-containing and/or aldehyde-releasing and/or phenolic and/or isothiazoline biocide to said aqueous mineral preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds from the groups of (A) electrophiles, (B) nucleophiles, (C) alkylating agents, (D) antioxidants and (E) oxidizing agents as odor preventatives for reducing so-called ghost odor which is induced by 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and/or octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The invention further relates to biocide compositions which comprise 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and/or octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and also one or more odor preventatives, and to the use of odor preventatives for preventing ghost odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising an isothiazolin-3-one, such as 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, a zinc compound selected from zinc salts, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or combinations thereof, a pyrithione salt or pyrithione acid, and a surfactant selected from the group consisting of (i) an anionic surfactant having a sulfate or sulfonate moiety attached to a straight or branched chain containing from about 10 to about 18 atoms at the backbone of the chain, (ii) an anionic surfactant being an alkylaryl sulfonic acid or salt thereof wherein the alkyl portion contains from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms, and the aryl portion contains a benzyl or substituted benzyl group, and combinations thereof. This composition is particularly effective in preventing the growth of various microorganisms in mineral slurries such as aqueous calcium carbonate slurries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame resistant paper product and a method for manufacturing a flame resistant paper product. In an embodiment the invention is a paper product comprising a paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface and a flame retardant composition, wherein the first surface is smoother than the second surface. In another embodiment, the invention is a method for forming a flame resistant paper product comprising applying a flame retardant composition to a web of fibers having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is smoother than the second surface by at least about 70 SSU according to TAPPI T538.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable antifungal liquid formulations for protecting material, containing 3-iodopropynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC) and n-octylisothiazolinone (n-OIT).

Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an isothiazolinone-based biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for treating wood comprising at least one wood preserving compound and a carrier, wherein said carrier is an emulsion or microemulsion having a water to oil ratio of greater than 30 up to 92.5 water to 7.5 to less than 70 oil, wherein the oil has a flash point above 61° C. The invention also relates to methods of treating wood with the composition.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment of timber and wood products that provides protection against insect damage to all surfaces without any need for a secondary insecticide treatment of one or more new, untreated surfaces generated by post-treatment processing operations including sawing, cutting, drilling, beveling, planing, sanding and/or a combination thereof, comprising one or more non-repellent insecticides.

Abstract: A novel black ink composition is provided. In the black ink composition of the present invention, the dye compounds include a blue dye compound of formula (I), a red dye compound of formula (II) and a yellow dye compound of formula (III). The black ink composition of the present invention is suitable for inkjet printing to improve light-fastness and printing property.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a phenylpyrrole, or a salt thereof, and a pyrion compound which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a phenylpyrrole selected from fludioxonil, fenpiclonil or pyrrolnitrin, or a salt thereof, together with a pyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox, pyrion disulfide, sodium pyrithione and zinc pyrithione; in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, virusses, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including at least one spinosyn active material. These compositions provide protection to surfaces coated or impregnated therewith from attachment of various biofouling organisms. Compositions include, for example, paint, varnish, and sealant formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable antifungal liquid formulations for protecting material, containing 3-iodopropynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC) and n-octylisothiazolinone (n-OIT).

Abstract: An ecologically compatible anti-microbial-adhesion agent is described, which is particularly suitable for use in anti-fouling paints, preferably for boats, characterized in that it comprises a compound selected from eugenol, vanillin, benzaldehyde substituted with one or two substituents selected from the groups —OH (hydroxy) and —OCH3 (methoxy), or any combination thereof. An anti-fouling paint is also described, particularly for boats, comprising the anti-microbial-adhesion agent mentioned above and other components selected from conventional biocides, solvents, resins, pigments, charges and fillings, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to magenta dye-based inkjet inks having improved permanence when jetted onto porous photo media. The inkjet ink includes a mixture of at least two magenta dyes, at least three co-solvents comprising about 18 to about 24% of the composition of the ink by weight, a penetrant, at least one wetting agent, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of a phenylpyrrole, or a salt thereof, and a pyrion compound which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a phenylpyrrole selected from fludioxonil, fenpiclonil or pyrroInitrin, or a salt thereof, together with a pyrion compound selected from 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, ciclopirox, ciclopirox olamine, piroctone, piroctone olamine, rilopirox, pyrion disulfide, sodium pyrithione and zinc pyrithione; in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, virusses, and the like.

Abstract: A stable, low VOC, low viscosity biocide formulation comprising an effective amount of at least one biocide, and a alkyl poly glycol liquid carrier of formula (I): R—O-(AO)n—H, wherein R is a C1-C3 alkyl; AO is an ethyleneoxide group, a propy-leneoxide group, a butyleneoxide group, or a block or random copolymer of two or more groups selected from an ethyleneoxide group, a propyleneoxide group, and a butyleneoxide group; and n is the average number of repeating AO units and is at least 4.

Abstract: It is required to devise a way to reduce the amount of zinc pyrithione added to hair care products as an anti-dandruff agent so as to decrease stimulation to the ocular mucosa, and to reduce an influence on the environment of domestic wastewater, and a way to accelerate the decomposition of zinc pyrithione in sewage treatment facilities, rivers, lakes and ponds. Furthermore, zinc pyrithione used as an antifouling agent for ship-bottom paints is eluted from a coating film at a high rate and thus results in poor long-term antifouling effect, so that it is also required to devise a way to decrease the solubility thereof in seawater. These problems could be solved at once by an antibiotic composition obtained by adsorbing zinc pyrithione or a zinc pyrithione/zinc oxide composite compound to hydrous titanium oxide.

Abstract: A well stimulation and or treatment fluid that includes water, other additives, and a biocide consisting of 3,5-dimethyl-1,3,5-thiadiazinane-2-thione in an amount effective to inhibit bacterial growth and minimize antagonistic reactions between the biocide and other additives. Also disclosed are well injection compositions, stimulations, squeezing, waterflood, packing, cement compositions, and methods for cementing.

Abstract: Provided is a biocidal composition comprising 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxane-4-ol acetate and an isothiazolinone biocidal compound. The composition is useful for controlling microorganisms in aqueous or water containing systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a combination of selected substances in paint to prevent the settlement and growth of different biofouling organisms with a reduced negative effect on the ecosystems compared to present methods.

Abstract: An aqueous wood-injectable particular-based wood preservative comprising: 1) dispersants in an amount sufficient to maintain biocidal particles in a stable slurry; 2) injectable sub-micron biocidal particles comprising a solid phase of at least one of a sparingly soluble organic biocide, a sparingly soluble copper salt, copper(I)oxide, a sparingly soluble zinc salt, zinc oxide; a sparingly soluble nickel salt; and a sparingly soluble tin salt, wherein less than 2% by weight of the biocidal particles have an average diameter greater than 1 micron, and at least 20% by weight of the biocidal particles have an average diameter greater than 0.08 microns; and 3) at least one pigment particle or dye in an amount sufficient to impart a discernable color or hue to the wood, when compared to wood treated with the same particulate system but without the pigment.

Abstract: A microbiocidal composition comprising: a non-halogenated 2-alkyl-3-isothiazolone, and chlorphenesin and/or an alkane diol, wherein the alkyl group in the non-halogenated 2-alkyl-3-isothiazolone comprises 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the alkane diol comprises from 5 to 12 carbon atoms, and the hydroxyl groups of the alkane diol are vicinally substituted.

Abstract: This invention relates to biocidal compositions in the form of solutions, containing a) 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (formula I) and/or a salt thereof, preferably its alkali metal or ammonium salt, in particular its lithium, sodium or potassium salt; b) 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane (formula (II)); c) at least one solvent which is a mixture of a compound of the formula III with glycerol (formula (III)); wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, (O-A) is an alkoxy group selected from an ethylenoxy group (EO), propylenoxy group (PO), butylenoxy group and/or phenylethoxy group, x represents a number ranging from 1 to 15 and y represents a number ranging from 0 to 10.

Abstract: Storage-stable compositions comprising a colour developer, an anionic dispersant and a thickening agent as well as heat-sensitive recording materials comprising such compositions, a process for its manufacture and its use.

Abstract: A composition that has excellent storage stability and excellent film-forming properties for forming films without streaks or irregularities, an anisotropic dye film that is a uniform coating film free of streaks and irregularities and without deterioration in optical properties, and a polarizing element including the anisotropic dye film are provided. This composition includes a dichroic dye, an agent having at least one function selected from the group consisting of a fungicidal function, an antimicrobial function, and a bactericidal function, and a solvent. The anisotropic dye film and the polarizing element are formed of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a non-dusting copper pyrithione dispersion comprising small solid particles of copper pyrithione dispersed in a liquid dispersant, said solid particles having a particle size within a range of from about 0.1 to about 10 microns and a median particle size of from 0.2 to less than 0.5 microns. The dispersion is suitably employed as an antifouling additive for marine paints without risking worker exposure to copper pyrithione dust. Paints containing the small particle copper pyrithione exhibit improved antifouling performance in cold water, as compared to paint containing larger particle copper pyrithione.

Abstract: A wood preservative composition comprising a synergistic combination of RH-287 and one or more co-biocides. Examples of such co-biocides include, fenpropimorph, cyproconazole, imazalil and propiconazole. The efficacy of potential wood preservative compositions can be tested by a simple test provided herein.

Abstract: An alkoxylpropyl isothiazolinone of formula: C6H6Cl2NO2SR, in which R is CH3, CH2CH3, CH(CH3)2, CH2CH2CH2CH3, CH2CH2OCH3 or CH2CH2OC6H5Cl. A method for preparing the isothiazolinone by reacting sodium polysulphide with methyl acrylate to obtain dimethyl dithiodipropionate, followed by aminolysis with alkoxyl propylamine to obtain N,N?-dialkoxylpropyldithio-dipropionamide, which is then reacted with sulfuric chloride. The alkoxylpropyl-isothiazolinone of the invention can be used for preparing marine antifouling paint coating as antifoulant, and also used as bactericide.

Abstract: A biocidal structural barrier of a raw concrete or a structure made of concrete is provided containing a specific insecticidal biocide product and/or a repellent that has been incorporated throughout the mass. The invention is particularly suitable for the building and construction sector and more particularly for concrete structures located close to the soil or in the soil (slab, foundations, buried walls, prefabricated concrete blocks, etc.). The preferred insecticide for protection against termites is chlorofenapyr.

Abstract: This invention discloses a wood preservative composition for the supplemental or remedial treatment of in-service poles, posts, piling, cross ties and other wooden structures. The wood preservative composition comprises copper 8-hydroxyquinolate (oxine copper) in combination with a boron compound or a fluoride compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobially treated plasterboards which are treated with OPP in the gypsum core and may contain further biocidal components, either in the gypsum core or in one or both paper outer layers, for enhancing the effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blends of encapsulated biocides with free biocides. In particular, the present invention relates to blends of encapsulated 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (“DCOIT”) with free biocides. The invention also relates to marine antifouling coatings and paints incorporating free biocides and encapsulated DCOIT, and using the free biocides and encapsulated DCOIT in marine antifouling coatings and paints.

Abstract: A material and method for treating timber. The material comprises a preservative and a carrier. The carrier is selected such that it remains mobile within the wood and provides for migration of the preservative within the treated wood. By providing a carrier which is mobile within the wood, the timber has a ‘self healing’ effect wherein the carrier/preservative migrates to any freshly cut or exposed surface of the wood to thereby redistribute and treat such a surface within the preservative and hence maintain integrity of a treatment envelope surrounding the wood.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blends of encapsulated biocides with free biocides. In particular, the present invention relates to blends of encapsulated 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (“DCOIT”) with free biocides. The invention also relates to marine antifouling coatings and paints incorporating free biocides and encapsulated DCOIT, and using the free biocides and encapsulated DCOIT in marine antifouling coatings and paints.